1004 F. General OLR (1"987) 34 (11)

Natl. Superieure des Mines de Paris, 35, Rue Saint Honore, 77305 Fontainebleau, France. (fcs)

87:6619 Starfield, A.M. and N.J. Louw, 1986. Small expert

systems: as perceived by a scientist with a computer rather than a computer scientist. S. Aft. J. Sci., 82(10):552-555.

Certain types of science (taxonomy e.g.) have 'end users' not necessarily competent in the field itself. Such disciplines are prime candidates for organi- zation as knowledge bases which can be drawn on by other workers. There is also a good deal of quali- tative or only semi-quantitative science which could be captured in knowledge-base form. The ways in which knowledge bases might be used, and the ways in which such use might affect the practice of science are briefly explained. Dept. of Appl. Math., Univ. of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2001, South Af- rica. (fcs)

87:6620 Veress, S.A. and Huang Youcai, 1987. Application of

robust estimation in close-range photogrammetry. Photogram. Engng, Remote Sens., 53(2): 171-175. Dept. of Civil Engng, Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.

F70. Atlases, bibliographies, databases, etc.

87:6621 Bauer, J. and J.D. Woods, 1984. Isopycnic atlas of

the North Atlantic Ocean: monthly mean maps and sections. Ber. Inst. Meeresk. Christian- Albrechts-Univ., 132:10 pages of text, 160 maps.

The presentation of hydrographic data on isopycnic surfaces offers a number of advantages over isobaric presentations, particularly with respect to geochem- ical data and other parameters dependent on mixing, which occurs more freely along density surfaces. In this atlas the well-known data of Robinson-Bauer- Schroeder (1979) have been interpolated onto den- sity surfaces and presented as isopycnic maps and sections as part of a project on water mass conver- sion in the warm water sphere of the North Atlantic. Inst. fur Meereskunde an der Univ. Abt. Reg. Ozeanogr., Dusternbrooker Weg 20, D-2300 Kiel 1, FRG. (fcs)

F100. Expeditions, research programs, etc.

87:6622 DOSECC (investigators and staff), 1987. DOSECC

continental scientific drilling program. Eos, 68(2):545-546.

The Deep Observation and Sampling of the Earth's Continental Crust (DOSECC) is a nonprofit cor- poration consisting of 39 member universities, supported by NSF, USGS, and the Department of Energy. Programs currently underway include 'Project Upper Crust,' focused on the shallow Precambrian basement in the U.S. midcontinent, and the Cajon Pass Project near San Bernardino (California), where a hole is being drilled to examine the relationship between geothermal regime and stress along the San Andreas Fault. A variety of other projects in the planning stage await improve- ments in drilling, coring, and logging technology required before the desired drilling depths, some in excess of 15 km, can be achieved. (hbf)

87:6623 Stewart, R.E., R.W. Shaw and G.A. Isaac, 1987.

Canadian Atlantic Storms Program: the mete- orological field project. Bull. Am. met. Soc., 68(4):338-345.

The field phase was conducted from 15 January to 15 March 1986. The principal objective of the meteorological component was to improve under- standing and prediction of mesoscale features within East Coast storms. The project area, instrumentation platforms used, real-time forecasts, and linkage to the American Genesis of Atlantic Lows Experiment are discussed. Fronts, precipitation bands, heavy snow, and freezing precipitation from 16 storms were sampled. These features and the storms themselves will be studied over the next several years. Scientific progress in understanding these winter systems and experience gained with new forecasting tools should lead to improved weather forecasts. Atmos. Environ. Serv., Downsview, ON, Canada.

g7:6624 U.S. Geological Survey, 1987. National geologic

mapping program. Goals, objectives, and long- range plans. Circ. U.S. geoL Surv., I020:25pp.

The U.S. Geological Survey is currently embarked on modernizing, up-dating, improving and extending its geological mapping program. The effort involves a larger budget, expansion of state-federal coop- erative mapping programs, grants to universities and other agencies, and the introduction of new tech- nology. The program is outlined here. (fcs)