| Where
will the data repository system be located? |
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The NGDRS consists of an integrated network rather than a single,
centralized facility, built upon existing data centers, both public
and private, located throughout the United States. Shell Oil Company,
for example, deeded its core repository in Midland, Texas to the
Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas-Austin.
The Midland collection is part of the national repository network.
Metadata for electronic databases (supercatalog) are stored at
a central facility in Houston at offices of The
Information Store, Inc.
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| What
is the Metadata Repository? |
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The NGDRS Metadata Repository is a central data processing facility
consisting of the information technology components (hardware,
software, network), the geosciences databases, GeoTrek software
and services required to enable indexing and browsing of the NGDRS
participating repository holdings.
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| What
Repositories are part of the NGDRS at this time? |
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Several repositories are currently part of the NGDRS. Please
see Data Sets to see the current status
of various data repositories and their holdings.
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| Can
I copy data from the NGDRS supercatalog? |
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Yes. All data posted in the
NGDRS system can be copied by users as needed. The NGDRS administrative
team is responsible for ensuring the proper clearances from the
owners or custodians of the data has been acquired. The GeoTrek
software provides an Microsoft Excel export feature that allows
user to download data into their PCs.
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| Can
I download the GeoTrek software for internal use in my organization? |
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No. The GeoTrek software is
copyrighted by the American Geological
Institute (AGI). However, if your organization is a
non-profit entity you may want to contact AGI about licensing
the GeoTrek software.
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