In addition to report generation, data can be selected for punching into card formats or card image reocrds on tape for subsequent use at other ADP installations. NAEG data can be processed with the Surface Approximation and Contour Mapping (SACM) program to create contour plots. It also can be statistically analyzed utilizing either the UCLA Bio-Med or the International Mathematical & Statistical Library programs. The NAEG reports can be prepared on microforms such as 105 mm microfiche with either 42X or 48X reduction, 35 mm roll micro- film, or 16 mm roll microfilm. The start-up problems have been resolved; the data which reside in the compatible data base have been verified; and the capability to produce output from the data base has been proven. Future Plans for the NAEG System The Information Systems Department, in conjunction with the Environmental Sciences Department, has established the following goals to be accomplished during Calendar Year 1976: 1. Employ a qualified Scientific Programmer for one year under the Title X Program to create jobs for the unemployed. 2. Conversion of previous PIDP and NAEG data to the new formats. 3. Creation of procedures for setting up coding sheets for all new studies sponsored by NAEG. 4. Addition of the Mound Study (I and II data) to the NAEG Soil data element. 5. Addition of the REECo FIDLER data to the NAEG Soil data element. 6. Conversion and implementation of the studies within the vegetation, small animal, large animal, microorganism, and air data elements. SUMMARY The Information Systems Department personnel have provided a substantial amount of manpower to assist the Environmental Sciences Department personnel in designing a data base which will encompass data from all selected NAEG studies. Furthermore, inherent in the system design is the capacity and the flexibility for growth as future studies are conducted and added to this base of information. 309