Abstract
GIS Standards for Geotechnical Data and Lab Tests Track: Mining and Geosciences Author(s): Laurel Gorman A geospatial database is an ideal environment to record, store, and mange geotechnical and geological soil boring data. Currently, a variety of forms and applications are used by different agencies and even within an agency such as paper log forms, digital forms from stand-alone applications and, recently, digital geospatial applications. Use of data standards can ensure that the data can be shared on a national and international level. The Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) supports geotechnical data and test results that can be stored and managed in geospatial database. This presentation will focus on geospatial data standards for drilling log information and geotechnical test results. A hierarchical approach was used to develop a core set of geospatial features (entity types/entities, descriptions [attributes], and specific details [domain values] organized in graphic and nongraphic relational tables. The entity-relationship data model supporting the SDSFIE geotechnical standards will also be discussed. Laurel Gorman U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CADD/GIS Technology Center 445 Amberleaf Drive Vicksburg , MS 39180 US Phone: 601-634-4484 Fax: 601-634-4584 E-mail: Laurel.T.Gorman@erdc.usace.army.mil |
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