Abstract
Information technology is increasingly used in geological studies and has significantly changed the approach to the compilation of the geological maps, access to and dissemination of study results, and application of the geological data by non-geologist users. The basic concepts of the Information Infrastructure of the Lithuanian Geological Survey consist of the following: (1) integrity of the geological data, as all available information is stored, used, and accessed via central applications; (2) extensive application of geographic information systems (GIS) technology; and, (3) easy access to the database for the global user, which ensures wider application of the geological information.
The integrity concept follows the mapping traditions introduced in the Lithuanian Geological Survey since the 1950s. The Lithuanian geological information system was developed during the past decade. The system is based on the idea of having Information Infrastructure that ensures a unified sequence of data collection, systematization, reprocessing, and delivery to users. Accordingly the unified data model was developed.
GIS consist of a powerful set of automated tools for collecting, retrieving, analyzing, and communicating spatial data. Different techniques are used for different tasks. Furthermore, Internet applications considerably increase access possibilities for geologists and public users. For the latter, a special geological language should be developed, as the specific geoscientific terms significantly reduce the applicability of the geological maps for public users.
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Denas, Z., Belickas, J., Sliaupa, S. (2005). Integrated Approach and Application of Gis for Management of Geological Data. In: Ostaficzuk, S.R. (eds) The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. NATO Science Series, vol 56. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3551-9_13
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