Mineral resource appraisal and mineral deposits computer files in the Geological Survey of Canada

The Geological Survey of Canada (G.S.C.) has been involved in national appraisal of resources of certain commodities for nearly two decades beginning with a national study of iron deposits in 1955. In 1972, the first national appraisal to rapidly estimate total resources of Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Fe, Mo, and U in Canada was carried out largely by economic geologists. This exercise produced, among other things, a better definition of G.S. C. needs for building computer files in support of mineral deposits studies and mineral resource appraisal. Objectives of this paper are threefold: (1) to outline general methodology for the kind of mineral resource appraisal carried out by the G.S.C. in 1972; (2) to identify types of information required in that appraisal; and (3) to indicate types of information on mineral deposits for which it seems advantageous for the G.S.C. to construct computer files, and how these files relate to mineral resource appraisal. Methodology is fairly straightforward for appraisal of reserves (known, measured resources), but is much more problematic for appraisal of undiscovered resources. For the latter, G.S.C. economic geologists make use of two basic concepts: the deposit model, which is a generalized deposit type, distinguished by its geological attributes and host rock environment, and containing characteristic amounts of specified commodities; and the metallogenic region, which is a geographic area of more or less homogeneous geology deemed favorable for the presence of a particular deposit model. Background information required for appraisal of undiscovered resources includes the following: (a) data on distribution and geology of Canadian deposits and occurrences; (6) data on geology of important, foreign deposits; (c) knowledge of Canadian geology, commensurate with metallogenic requirements; (d) knowledge of current theories of ore-forming processes; and (e) appreciation of the amount, location, and effectiveness of past exploration in Canada. At present, only identity, location, and certain simple geological features of Canadian deposits are considered practical for a general computer file of mineral deposits. The fundamental activity of the G.S.C. in the sphere of mineral deposits is a number of broad studies on the geology of certain commodities in Canada carried out by economic geologists. Appraisal of mineral resources is based directly on the results of those studies, and is done by the same economic geologists. Construction of G.S.C. computer files is in response to needs defined by economic geologists, mainly in the context of their broad studies.This paper was presented at the International Geological Correlation Program (IGCP) Project 98 entitled Standards for Computer Applications in Resource Studies held at Loen, Norway, September 27–October 1, 1976.     

Estimation from incomplete data files based on magnitude-frequency relation for earthquakes

The problem of incorporating the available seismological information provided by the major events of the historical catalog with those for the short period of instrumental data is investigated. Assuming that the frequency-magnitude law of Gutenberg and Richter is valid for both periods, an estimation procedure for the main parameter of this law and the rate of earthquake occurrence for historical period is presented. Application of the proposed method is demonstrated, using both real and simulated data. An extension to allow for variable quality of complete data with different magnitude values is also included.     

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基于两种数据传输途径的国家级地面自动站逐小时数据差异分析

对2006-2009年两种途径（A文件和Z文件）上传的2400多国家级自动站观测的小时常规六要素资料进行了对比分析。结果表明：两种途径得到的小时数据中,2 min风和10 min风的不一致率较高,主要由两种文件对于风速为零时风向的规定不同造成,其他要素的不一致率相对较低;在不一致数据中,各要素在仪器误差允许范围内的比率分别为气温23.27 %、气压5.4 %、相对湿度23.19 %、降水65.42 %、2 min风12.93 %、10 min风14.16 %。     

大量气象数据小文件自适应优化传输

为满足气象实时资料传输中大量气象数据小文件的高时效传输需求,对其中的数据传输服务进行优化,提出一种基于实时网络状况的自适应数据传输优化方法。该方法采用优化网络传输协议并使用文件压缩技术,通过获取网络传输线路上的实时参数,实时调整压缩参数和网络传输参数以优化传输性能。在自适应压缩时,通过试验分析和归纳,确立了气象数据小文件标准为文件小于50 KB;根据网络实时状况,设计了基于实时网络状况自适应调整压缩等级的算法。在自适应传输参数调优中,研究了TCP缓冲区大小和TCP并发连接数在GridFTP协议中的重要性,针对实时网络状况,分别设计了自适应调整TCP缓冲区大小和TCP并发连接数的算法,算法提升传输性能65%。对以上提出各自适应参数调整算法进行试验验证表明,融合压缩和网络传输的自适应调优方法能显著提升气象小数据文件的传输性能近500倍。     

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正1 AIM AND SCOPE GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS(GSF) is a bi-monthly international journal that publishes in English high quality original research articles and timely reviews in interdisciplinary fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences.GSF aims to bridge innovative,provocative and challenging concepts and models related to various fields of research including petrology and geochemistry in understanding lithospheric architecture     

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注册测绘师制度的实施有利于规范测绘行为,保证测绘成果质量,意义重大。本文针对注册测绘师制度推进过程中遇到的现实问题进行了调查研究。通过问卷和实地访谈,对注册测绘师签字文件种类,测绘资质单位需配备注册测绘师数量,注册测绘师事务所可行性,注册测绘师制度与现行管理项目关系,注册测绘师考试等相关问题进行了研究和思考,并提出了相关的对策建议,供有关方面在推进注册测绘师制度实施时参考。     

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Software Reviews are in this Article CCS Designer Version 3.0. CoStat Version 3.03; CoPlot Version 1.03, and CoDraw Version 1.03. LASERCAD Version 5.0. 1988. SPSS/PC + Studentware. 1988. SURVEY SYSTEM 1.1C , Version 3.0. THEMAPS Version 1.0.