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J.T. Hanley

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USGS1985

PREPRO: a computer program for encoding regional exploration data for use in characteristic analysis

The preprocessor (PREPRO) computer program offers the exploration geologist a variety of options for encoding regional exploration data into ternary form for use in characteristic analysis. PREPRO's options include variable-input formats, cursor input, ordering among a set of input variables, and selectable ternary transformations. Moreover, the program provides for the display of results which, in turn, makes possible review, reselection, and retransformation of variables. Most important, the performance of the listed steps in an interactive computing environment results in rapid and efficient preprocessing of the data.

Computers & Geosciences↗
USGS1984

Geochemical survey of the Adams Gap and Shinbone Creek Roadless Areas, Clay County, Alabama

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) made a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Adams Gap and Shinbone Creek Roadless Areas (fig. 1) to test for unidentified, indistinct, or unexposed mineral deposits that might be recognized by their geochemical halos or patterns formed by the distribution of trace elements. Similar geochemical surveys based on trace element analyses have been credited with the discovery of many types of ore deposits (Rose and others, 1979). No metallic-mineral deposits are reported in the rocks of the study area, and none were found during the reconnaissance geologic mapping. However, in the vicinity of the study area, the same sequence of rocks contains abandoned prospects for manganese, iron, and pyrite. Reports covering the mineral resources of Clay County and vicinity include Brewer (1896) and Adams (1930) on gold, Prouty (1923) on graphite, and Heinrich and Olson (1953) on mica. The mineral resources of the Talladega National Forest were evaluated by Gilbert and Smith (1973). The mineral resource potential of the two roadless areas is detailed in Robinson and others (1983) and an accompanying geologic report is given in Robinson and others (in press).

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USGS1983

Analyses of geochemical samples and descriptions of rock samples, Adams Gap and Shinbone Creek Roadless Areas, Clay County, Alabama

Semiquantitative spectrographic analyses for 31 elements on 105 rocks, 47 stream-sediment, and 70 soil samples from the Adams Gap and Shinbone Creek Roadless Areas and vicinity, Talladega National Forest, Clay County, Alabama are reported here in detail. Atomic-absorption analyses for zinc in all samples and for gold in 5 selected rock samples are also reported. Localities for all sables are given in Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates. A brief description of each rock sample is included. Rocks analyzed include quartzite, phyllite, vein quartz, and schist.

Open-File Report↗
USGS1982

The graphic cell method: a new look at digitizing geologic maps

The graphic cell method is an alternative method of digitizing areal geologic information. It involves a discrete-point sampling scheme in which the computer establishes a matrix of cells over the map. Each cell and the whole cell is assigned the identity or value of the geologic information that is recognized at its center. Cell size may be changed to suit the needs of the user. The computer program resolves the matrix and identifies potential errors such as multiple assignments. Input includes the digitized boundaries of each geologic formation. This method should eliminate a primary bottleneck in the creation and testing of geomathematical models in such disciplines as resource appraisal. ?? 1982.

Computers & Geosciences↗