Traceplots can be converted to digital data through manual digitizing or optical scanning. Most LAPs include log digitizing software. Many commercial data firms also sell digitizing services and may even have digital libraries for sale. Numerical listings include core and geochemical data. Both are usually sampled somewhat sporadically and thus have varying sample increments. Text information includes descriptions, explanations, formation tops, and test results. This information is extremely useful when annotating graphics. Both numerical listings and text information are well suited for keyboard entry into the database. | Traceplots can be converted to digital data through manual digitizing or optical scanning. Most LAPs include log digitizing software. Many commercial data firms also sell digitizing services and may even have digital libraries for sale. Numerical listings include core and geochemical data. Both are usually sampled somewhat sporadically and thus have varying sample increments. Text information includes descriptions, explanations, formation tops, and test results. This information is extremely useful when annotating graphics. Both numerical listings and text information are well suited for keyboard entry into the database. |