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Regional environmental studies using national data bases and GIS (geographic information system)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5015767
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The Environmental Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has conducted a variety of regional and national studies of potential environmental impacts related to energy development. These studies have included the assessment of acid deposition impacts, assessment of global climate change, environmental impact and risk analysis, and landscape pattern analysis. We have compiled the Geoecology and ADDNET data bases for regional studies. These data bases contain extensive national data regarding soils, land use, agriculture, forestry, aquatic resources, endangered species, natural areas, air quality, emissions, and climate. SAS is used for data management, analysis, and display. An in-house geographic information system (GIS) is also used for mapping. In 1986 we acquired the ARC/INFO system to enhance our GIS capabilities and to be compatible with other federal agencies. Our evaluation of lake chemistry data from the Environmental Protection Agency's National Surface Water Survey demonstrates the use of GIS as a tool for regional studies. In addition, the interfacing of SAS data sets and ARC/INFO attribute files is discussed. 8 refs.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Analysas Corp., Oak Ridge, TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5015767
Report Number(s):
CONF-880385-1; ON: DE88008368
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ACID RAIN
AGRICULTURE
AIR QUALITY
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
CLIMATES
COMPUTER CODES
DATA BASE MANAGEMENT
ENDANGERED SPECIES
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FORESTRY
GLOBAL ASPECTS
IMPLEMENTATION
INDUSTRY
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LAND USE
MANAGEMENT
RAIN
RISK ASSESSMENT
SOILS
SURFACE WATERS