982 



X.1.5 Processing and Dissemination of Data Relating to the Earth 

 Sciences 



X. 1.5.1 Remote Sensing Techniques and Data Processing 



$65,750 1 - a 



Support and development of data processing techniques and of 

 data obtained through remote sensing; cooperation with UN and 

 NGOs such as CODATA (ICSU); meetings, expert missions, model 

 development and testing, training of specialists. 



X. 1.5.2 Publication of Continental Thematic Haps 



$177,350 1 - a 



Preparation and publication of continental thematic maps; 

 cooperation with Commission for the Geological Map of the 

 World, INQUA and others; cartographic inventory of Africa. 

 SUBTOTAL ; $243,100 



Comment ; This subprogram supports earth science information activities, 

 especially geological maps and data acquired through remote sensing 

 techniques. U.S. leadership in remote sensing makes the contributions 

 of U.S. earth scientists eagerly sought by UNESCO. The activities of 

 the Commission for the Geological Map of the World (CGMW) , particularly 

 the preparation of small-scale earth science maps, are important; the 

 U.S. contributes heavily and the resulting maps are widely acclaimed 

 and utilized by geologists in U.S. universities and in mineral and 

 exploration companies. Also, there is interest in getting the CQ1P to 

 broaden its program to include oceanic areas and geophysical maps. The 

 $120,000 that will be lost in program costs should be provided through 

 one of the alternative arrangements noted above. Any additional 

 resources could be channeled directly to lUGS with the understanding 

 that other concerned bodies, such as CODATA, INQUA and the COW should 

 receive funds via lUGS to support their involvement. 



X . 1 . 6 Training of Specialized Personnel, With Special Attention to 

 Ensure the Training of Women Specialists 



X. 1.6.1 Postgraduate Courses in Earth Sciences 



$224,600 2 - b/c 



Postgraduate courses in earth sciences (21) in both developed 

 and developing countries (none in the United States) . 



X . 1 . 6 . 2 Training Seminars in Earth Science s 



$33,4 50 2 - b/c 



Training seminars in earth sciences (4) plus exchanges of 

 teachers "preferably" in developing countries; in collabor- 

 ation with the Association of Geoscientists for International 

 Development (AGID) , International Centre for Geological 

 Training and Exchanges (CIFEG) and others. 

 SUBTOTAL; $258,050 



