The Changing Role of Geological Surveys
Title | The Changing Role of Geological Surveys PDF eBook |
Author | P. R. Hill |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Geological surveys |
ISBN | 9781786205353 |
Senior managers and Heads of Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) from around the world have contributed a collection of papers to provide a benchmark on how GSOs are responding to national and international needs in a rapidly changing world. GSOs continue to provide key scientific information about Earth systems, natural hazards and climate change. As countries adopt sustainable development principles and the public increasingly turns to social media to find information about resource and environmental issues, the generation and communication of Earth science knowledge become increasingly important. This volume provides a snapshot of how GSOs are adapting their activities to this changing world. The different national perspectives presented converge around several common themes related to resources, environment and big data.
The Changing Role of Geological Surveys
Title | The Changing Role of Geological Surveys PDF eBook |
Author | P.R. Hill |
Publisher | Geological Society of London |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2020-12-07 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1786204762 |
Senior managers and Heads of Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) from around the world have contributed a collection of papers to provide a benchmark on how GSOs are responding to national and international needs in a rapidly changing world. GSOs continue to provide key scientific information about Earth systems, natural hazards and climate change. As countries adopt sustainable development principles and the public increasingly turns to social media to find information about resource and environmental issues, the generation and communication of Earth science knowledge become increasingly important. This volume provides a snapshot of how GSOs are adapting their activities to this changing world. The different national perspectives presented converge around several common themes related to resources, environment and big data. Climate change and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals provide an increased incentive for GSOs of the world to work in harmony, to generate knowledge of Earth systems and to provide solutions for sustainable management of the planet.
Future Roles and Opportunities for the U.S. Geological Survey
Title | Future Roles and Opportunities for the U.S. Geological Survey PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 189 |
Release | 2001-03-15 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309072646 |
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has adapted to the changing political, economic, and technical state of the nation and the world since it was established in the late nineteenth century. Over a period of more than 120 years, the USGS has evolved from a small group of scientists who collected data and provided guidance on how to parcel, manage, and use the public lands of the West to an agency comprised of thousands of scientists who conduct research and assessment activities on complex scientific issues at scales ranging from the local to the global. The USGS will no doubt continue to evolve and adapt to meet changing national needs. In fact, the recent integration of the National Biological Service and parts of the U.S. Bureau of Mines into the USGS presents an ideal opportunity to examine the agency's vision, mission, role, and scientific opportunities as the organization begins the early years of the twenty-first century. The USGS recognized the need to adapt to changing demands when it asked the National Research Council (NRC) to undertake this study. The NRC formed a multidisciplinary committee of 16 experts to address issues related to the future roles, challenges, and opportunities of the agency.
New Publications of the Geological Survey
Title | New Publications of the Geological Survey PDF eBook |
Author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 1972 |
Genre | Geology |
ISBN |
New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey
Title | New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Geology |
ISBN |
National Geological Surveys in the 21st Century
Title | National Geological Surveys in the 21st Century PDF eBook |
Author | Diane S. Bouchard |
Publisher | McClain Printing Company |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN |
Formal presentations and record of discussions that took place at the conference, covering the evolution of geological surveys, including national, state, and provincial surveys; reconciliation of resources vs environment; changing resources and advanced materials; new concepts and new technologies in the earth sciences; international communication, cooperation, and collaboration; and regional perspectives. Also includes reports of commentators and a discussion on the establishment of a world geological survey committee.
Geology for Society
Title | Geology for Society PDF eBook |
Author | Trond Slagstad |
Publisher | |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Geology |
ISBN |