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Computer Processing of Hydrologic and Geologic Data a
Author(s) -
Johnson A. I.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
groundwater
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1745-6584
pISSN - 0017-467X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6584.1965.tb01215.x
Subject(s) - geological survey , data processing , computer science , schedule , microform , field (mathematics) , data science , database , data mining , geology , paleontology , mathematics , library science , pure mathematics , operating system
The computer is a tool to extend our capabilities for using the ever‐increasing mass of available scientific information. Hydrologic and geologic data are being assembled in great quantity and the quantity and complexity of data collected in the future undoubtedly will increase. This paper points out some of the applications that have been used for computer processing of data in solving hydrologic and geologic problems. As a specific example of the progress that has been made in this field, the ADP work of the U. S. Geological Survey is summarized. A Survey committee recently developed 16 punchcards, a well‐schedule form for recording and coding data in the field, and a manual of instructions for machine‐processing of hydrologic data. During 1964, three Water Resources offices of the Survey started experimental use of the well‐inventory and water‐quality cards and forms, and the Hydrologic Laboratory began use of punchcards and evaluation of microfilm aperture cards for storage of information. For those who are considering use of ADP in processing of hydrologic and geologic data, the paper concludes with a discussion of items to consider prior to initiation of a system. A list of references providing greater detail on application of ADP systems is included.