Dave Soller

David Soller is a research geologist at the US Geological Survey, and project chief of the Congressionally-mandated U.S. National Geologic Map Database. The Database project involves all State geological surveys and the USGS, in a long-term effort to develop a national database supported by standards for geologic map content and format. He has worked at the USGS since 1983 in a variety of research capacities, mostly involving 3-D mapping and analysis of surficial geology, and development of methods for translating that information so it can easily be used by non-geologists. Dave began in 1986 to use GIS to develop map databases. He was the lead geologist on the 1991 benefit-cost study "Societal Value of Geologic Maps", which demonstrated to Congress the importance to society of new geologic mapping.

Before joining the USGS, Dave held numerous industry and consulting jobs. While at USGS, he has served on many committees related to information management, and provided GIS and information-technology consulting to geological surveys around the world. Dave holds three degrees in geology. His professional interests are: to improve the quality and accessibility of earth-science information available to the public; and to contribute to scientific advances in the earth sciences through development of new methods of quantitative analysis and research into the three-dimensional distribution of surficial geologic materials.

Contact details for Dave Soller

Dave Soller
US Geological Survey
926A National Center
Reston VA
20192
USA

Telephone: +1 703 648 6907
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