dmark@cs.Buffalo.EDU (David Mark) (07/31/88)
We are conducting research on how to determine as precisely as possible the locations at which biological specimens were collected, based on an automated interpretation of label information. We aim to include measures of uncertainty, and the objective is to be able to relate specimen data to other environmental data within a GIS (Geographic Information System). If any reader of this posting knows of any biological collection (herbarium, skins, etc.) for which the label information (for at least some of the specimens) has been entered into a machine-readable data form, we would be very interested in finding out more about the collection, especially including whom to contact. Thanks in advance for information! David M. Mark, Geography, SUNY/Buffalo | dmark@joey.cs.buffalo.edu Matthew McGranaghan, Geography, Hawaii | matt@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu Irina Vasiliev, Geography, Syracuse U. | vasiliev@sunrise.BITNET Note: Between August 13 and November 15, please send all communications to McGranaghan in the first instance, Vasiliev otherwise.