The primary objective of this task is to produce digital maps coal-bearing areas and related energy sources and materials of the U.S., and internationally. The approach for creating GIS representations of energy sources of the U.S. and the world is to use existing geologic GIS data where possible, supplemented by data on location, rank and age from published maps and reports. Each GIS database will be augmented with analytical data from existing databases, such as COALQUAL (U.S.) and WoCQI (international), and other available coal databases, published reports, and newly acquired samples supplied by industry and State geological survey cooperators. The International Coal Quality Database (ICHEM) will also be used, where appropriate. Together, these data sources provide the foundation for new and unique GIS-based products.
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The primary objective of this task is to produce digital maps coal-bearing areas and related energy sources and materials of the U.S., and internationally. The approach for creating GIS representations of energy sources of the U.S. and the world is to use existing geologic GIS data where possible, supplemented by data on location, rank and age from published maps and reports. Each GIS database will be augmented with analytical data from existing databases, such as COALQUAL (U.S.) and WoCQI (international), and other available coal databases, published reports, and newly acquired samples supplied by industry and State geological survey cooperators. The International Coal Quality Database (ICHEM) will also be used, where appropriate. Together, these data sources provide the foundation for new and unique GIS-based products.
Below are other science projects associated with this project task.
Geochemistry of Energy Fuels Project
Geochemistry of Energy Fuels Task
Molecular Fingerprinting of Energy Materials
Byproducts of Energy Fuels
NORM Byproducts of Energy Resources
Microbial Methanogenesis and Strategies for Enhancements
Trace Elements in Energy Fuels
Controls on Unconventional Oil and Gas Production
Below are publications associated with this project task.