Open AccessOPERATION OF A PUBLIC GEOLOGIC CORE AND SAMPLE REPOSITORY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
Author(s) -
Scott W. Tinker,
Laura C Zahm,
Beverly Blakeney DeJarnett
Publication year - 2004
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/841630
Subject(s) - sample (material) , center (category theory) , library science , core (optical fiber) , research center , core sample , archaeology , geography , engineering , political science , regional science , computer science , telecommunications , chemistry , chromatography , law , crystallography
The Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG), building on an initial gift from BP, and with the continuing support of the Department of Energy (DOE), has established the first regional core and sample research center in Houston, Texas. The Houston Research Center (HRC) provides a state-of-the-art core layout facility, two fully equipped meeting rooms, and a comprehensive technical library, all available for public use. This document summarizes the activities, upkeep, increase in staff, and public impact on industry and the community that were accomplished at the Houston Research Center during its first two years of operation