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EARTH SCIENCE SOFTWARE DIRECTORY


 

Next Revision due mid 2002
Abridged version available on-line
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Since the first edition appeared in 1985, the Directory has become the most comprehensive listing of earth science software in the world. Over 1000 programs for geology, environmental analysis, geographic information systems, mining, geophysics and other disciplines are listed in 33 application categories.

Chapters -

  • Accounting, Cost Management
  • Blending and Coal Preparation
  • Cost Estimating
  • Data Bases
  • Database Management
  • Data Visualization
  • Economic Analysis
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Environmental/Reclamation
  • Exploration
  • Geochemistry
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geological Modeling
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Geostatistics
  • Geotechnical
  • Graphics
  • Groundwater/Hydrology
  • Image Processing
  • Laboratory Analysis
  • Lease/Property Management
  • Maintenance/Inventory
  • Mapping
  • Mine Design and Planning
  • Mineral Processing/Simulation
  • On-Line Resources
  • Mining Operations
  • Reserve Evaluation
  • Statistics
  • Surveying
  • Utilities
  • Ventilation

The Data Visualization chapter includes software designed especially for viewing either spatial data or lab data. The ON-LINE Resources chapter lists sources of earth science information on the Internet . 

The Directory -

  • Covers more than 1000 computer software programs for earth science applications.
  • Contains 450 pages of software descriptions from more than 400 vendors.
  • Is organized by application category.
  • Provides a topical index for quick searching for program and vendor names, specialty hardware, and other keywords.
  • Describes programs for all types of computers from PCs through mainframes.

Each reference includes the following information: 

  • Name and Address of Vendor Vendor e-mail and World Wide Web addresses. 
  • Program Name 
  • Program Description 
  • Hardware Information
  • Price

EXAMPLE OF A DIRECTORY LISTING

CARLSON SOFTWARE, INC.
22 East 3rd Street
Maysville, KY 41056
606-564-5028. Fax: 606-564-6422
Web: http://www.carlsonsw.com/

COALCAD

CoalCAD is an AutoCAD add-on program offering extensive underground mine mapping and surface mining capabilities. This program runs with the SurvCadd program also offered by Carlson.

Options include:

  • Automatic projections with angling crosscut, offset entries, variable length entries, and labeling options.
  • Mine note entry, different ways of adding notes to points on a drawing.
  • Stockpile volumes
  • Reserve studies
  • Corehole entry and geologic column plotting
  • Isopach contouring
  • Strip ratio calculations
  • Outcrop determination
  • Valley fill design
  • Drawing embellishments for core holes, bench marks, and more.
  • Mine symbols such as stoppings and air flow arrows. 17 standard symbols are provided.

HARDWARE: Pentium and higher PC, Needs AutoCAD.

PRICE: $1000 (for coal mine mapping features. $5000 when combined with entire SurvCADD system. See Surveying Section.)

Click Here for free access to an abridged version of the Earth Science Software Directory

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