GeoFIELD v.2.2: Geological Field Data Management System

GeoFIELD is a data management system designed for geological fieldwork, facilitating data entry and map production. The system writes data to a Microsoft Access 2000 database and integrates with AutoCAD Map 2000 for digitizing station locations and structural data. It is provided by the Government of Yukon and was last updated on 2026-04-17.

Use Cases

• Digitizing geological station locations based on integration with AutoCAD Map 2000.
• Managing structural data entries based on the customizable picklists for quality control.
• Building complex database queries and generating reports based on the Microsoft Access backend.
• Using field data with handheld devices or GIS applications like ArcGIS 8.x based on the system's flexibility.

Strengths

• Provides a user-friendly interface within a familiar Windows environment.
• Features extensive, easily customizable picklists to ensure consistency and quality control.
• Can be used with handheld devices and common GIS applications such as ArcGIS 8.x.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The system is built on Microsoft Access 2000 and AutoCAD Map 2000, which are legacy software platforms.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:55:35.859067; freshness should be verified.