Pre-fieldwork surveys
February 20, 2015
In sea-level studies, initial surveys at the office or library can increase a project’s likelihood of success. Pre-fieldwork surveys should begin with a thorough review of prior research literature that appraises available data, identifies data gaps, and places the project objectives into a broader scientific context. Whereas peer reviewed journal articles may contain a wealth of research findings, often the most useful maps, historical documents, images, and other data critical for sea-level research are discovered by searching government files, libraries, museums, unpublished reports, or, increasingly, online digital data collections.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2015 |
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Title | Pre-fieldwork surveys |
DOI | 10.1002/9781118452547 |
Authors | Robert C. Witter |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70198398 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center Geology Minerals |