Field data collection from a corporate point of view Project Ganfeld Field data collection from a corporate point of view

Background: Geochemical Data Base common data model scaleable corporate driven web accessible robust and generic

Laboratory Information Management System data error trap data integrity questions location co-ordinates issues data transfer omissions data transfer transposition desire for data control

Purpose: To augment the quality and efficiency when collecting: field observations field measurements field sample collection

Goals: - To develop a usable and flexible data gathering tool while emulating present research techniques that are in practice at the Geological Survey of Canada. To facilitate the transfer of data and information to corporate databases Getting the geo-scientists involved in the design of the application and the interface in order to best meet current and future data requirement needs.

Procedure: discussions with other GSC personnel review and/or establish data quality standards research and comparison of existing developments pilot testing of beta systems establishing design criteria analysing scalability and extensibility of application development

Future Activities: enhancements as defined by the geo-scientists support to other projects using this data gathering tool field testing in Yukon Territory and Northern Ontario Coordinate tool development with other Canadian agencies

Conclusion: The capture of geo-scientific information is considered from a corporate perspective. accuracy of information is maintained from bulk sample collection to geo-chemical results date to publication is sooner than paper based systems By maintaining control of the data and reducing inefficiencies and errors in data processing, confidence in up to date publications will only be enhanced.

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