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Definitions of database files and fields of the Personal Computer-Based Water Data Sources Directory

Open-File Report 91-184
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr91184

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Abstract

This report describes the data-base files and fields of the personal computer-based Water Data Sources Directory (WDSD). The personal computer-based WDSD was derived from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) mainframe computer version. The mainframe version of the WDSD is a hierarchical data-base design. The personal computer-based WDSD is a relational data- base design. This report describes the data-base files and fields of the relational data-base design in dBASE IV (the use of brand names in this abstract is for identification purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey) for the personal computer. The WDSD contains information on (1) the type of organization, (2) the major orientation of water-data activities conducted by each organization, (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of offices within each organization from which water data may be obtained, (4) the types of data held by each organization and the geographic locations within which these data have been collected, (5) alternative sources of an organization's data, (6) the designation of liaison personnel in matters related to water-data acquisition and indexing, (7) the volume of water data indexed for the organization, and (8) information about other types of data and services available from the organization that are pertinent to water-resources activities.

Suggested Citation

Green, J.W., 1991, Definitions of database files and fields of the Personal Computer-Based Water Data Sources Directory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 91-184, vii, 167 ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr91184.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Definitions of database files and fields of the Personal Computer-Based Water Data Sources Directory
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 91-184
DOI 10.3133/ofr91184
Year Published 1991
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; U.S. Geological Survey, Books and Open-File Reports [distributor],
Description vii, 167 ;28 cm.
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