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Reduction of lithologic-log data to numbers for use in the digital computer

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The development of a standardized system for conveniently coding lithologic-log data for use in the digital computer has long been needed. The technique suggested involves a reduction of the original written alphanumeric log to a numeric log by use of computer programs. This numeric log can then be retrieved as a written log, interrogated for pertinent information, or analyzed statistically.

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Morgan, C.O., McNellis, J.M. Reduction of lithologic-log data to numbers for use in the digital computer. Mathematical Geology 3, 79–86 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02047434

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