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Objective
To create schemas for mineral occurrence data, geochemical data and geophysical data using XML / GML for the purpose of exchanging documents, data and services over the Internet. To ensure compatibility with geoscience information between all Canadian geological surveys and the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrustructure.

Approach
A thorough examination was conducted of the current data models in place for managing and disseminating mineral occurrence, geochemical and geophysical data in use across federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions.

Provisional XML / GML transfer standards have been developed for mineral occurrence, geochemistry and geophysical database models.

XML / GML schemas have been developed for:
Mineral Occurance Databases
Geochemical Reconnaissance Databases
Radiometric and Aeromagnetic Survey Data

Reports and Schemata

Future
CGKN offers access to geoscience information from federal, provincial and territorial agencies, each of whom manage and disseminate the data in their own formats. It is crucial that each agency's information is interoperable. Our goal is to develop transfer standards for all types of geoscience data so that all data can be shared and viewed through a universal interchange format.

Participants

Name
Agency
Eric Grunsky
Project Leader
NRCan - Geological Survey of Canada (formerly of the Alberta Geological Survey)
John Glynn
Project Leader
NRCan - Geological Survey of Canada
Don MacIntyre British Columbia Geological Survey
British Columbia Geological Survey
Newfoundland Geological Survey
Newfoundland Geological Survey
Joan Tod NRCan - Geological Survey of Canada
Larry Lawley NRCan - Geological Survey of Canada
Terry Johnston Ontario Geological Survey

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