INQUA Working Group on Data-Handling Methods

Newsletter 6: July 1991

NOTE FROM THE COORDINATOR

The Newsletter is a little longer than usual this time because a number of articles came in which should have general interest. For this issue I have asked André Lotter and Steve Juggins to describe some of the statistical and plotting programs used in Europe. I had been hoping the Macintosh users would tell us what they are up to, and so I was delighted when Ed Cushing agreed to discuss SARI, his Macintosh-based program for describing and identifying spores and pollen grains. Eric Grimm relates what has been happening to the North American Pollen Database. And because I have been hearing a number of familiar names associated with Aberystwyst lately, I asked the Institute of Earth Studies to describe their operation. John Birks has again provided his valuable summary of available books and software.

I have been somewhat distressed to realize how palynology often seems to dominate these newsletters. So I will take the opportunity to discuss some of the options open to all the disciplines for sending pictures files, working spreadsheets, compiled computer programs, or ANY binary program by e-mail. This facility can truly allow INQUA Data-Handlers to share their ideas and tools.

I ask the readers of the Newsletter to send me information on any of the data-handling techniques that you have used which could be helpful to others.

I have the mail and e-mail list on disk, and ask you to check both for accuracy. Send any corrections or suggestions to:

Louis J. Maher, Jr.
Department of Geology & Geophysics
University of Wisconsin
1215 W. Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706
USA
Phone: (608) 262-9595 FAX: (608) 262-0693
E-mail: maher@geology.wisc.edu

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