Grants and Contracts Details
Description
This project proposes a new Internet mapping service that places Kentucky coal resource
information in a geographical visualization environment. Ten of the state’s most productive coal
beds will be included in the Web site that will show original and remaining coal resources. The
maps will illustrate the extent of the original coal resources as a function of total coal thickness,
and the locations of remaining resources after historical mining is taken into account. Coal
resource assessment data, such as borehole records, field-based coal thickness measurements,
and coal quality data will be referenced to the map for user access and download. Map
visualizations of coal resource information are the most effective means to communicate the
magnitude of Kentucky’s coal resources, and to focus practitioners and policy makers on areas of
interest related to future coal mining. The map service will be simply designed to make it
accessible to a broad spectrum of users while supporting the needs of the most technical
audience. While designed as an interactive Web page, the individual resource maps will also be
prepared so that more advanced users can access the information in other computer applications,
such as desktop GIS software without needing to download and maintain the computer files.
Frequently asked questions and information requests about coal resources can be added to the
mapping site for background information and explanations.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 7/1/12 → 6/30/13 |
Funding
- KY Energy and Environment Cabinet: $39,300.00
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