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iGeology App - Britain's Rocks in Your Pocket
 Entry ID: iGeology

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Summary
Abstract: iGeology is a new free smartphone App that lets you take a geological map of Britain with you wherever you go to help you learn about the rocks beneath your feet. And with the phone's GPS, you'll know exactly where you are.

Who can use iGeology?

Amateur geologists and school/university students can learn more about their landscape wherever they are in Britain.

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Related URL
Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: Additional information on the iGeology App.

Link: GET SERVICE > ACCESS MOBILE APP
Description: Download the iGeology App.
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Service Citation
Originators: British Geological Survey
Title: iGeology App - Britain's Rocks in Your Pocket
Release_Date: 2011
Provider: Natural Environment Research Council
URL: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/igeology/
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING Parameter Definition
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >MOBILE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >BEDROCK LITHOLOGY Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >IGNEOUS ROCKS Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints iGeology is intended for non-commercial use e.g. private study, research and educational activities.
Ancillary Keywords
Mobile App
Education
Geology
Rocks

Service Provider
BGS > British Geological Survey Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Phone: 44-131-667-1000
Fax: 44-131-667-1877
Email: ukeqs at bgs.ac.uk
Contact Address:
MURCHISON HOUSE
WEST MAINS ROAD
City: EDINBURGH
Postal Code: EH9 3LA
Country: SCOTLAND
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Distribution_Size: 4.5 MB
Fees: No fees
Personnel
BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 44-131-667-1000
Fax: 44-131-667-1877
Email: ukeqs at bgs.ac.uk
Contact Address:
MURCHISON HOUSE
WEST MAINS ROAD
City: EDINBURGH
Postal Code: EH9 3LA
Country: SCOTLAND
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2011-09-06
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-09-07
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