Christopher P. Korose, B.S.

Phone: 217-333-7256
E-mail: korose@isgs.illinois.edu

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare computer-generated maps and figures used for coal availability reports
• Misc. data compilation and processing,
• Key team member in development of the MIDCARB database
• Assist in maintenance of stratigraphic database
• Participate in data collection and maintenance for OMM and NCRDS database
• Help in development of maps showing geology and structure from current section data collection for OMM project

Current Projects

• Assist other team members in OMM projects including processing of stratigraphic database, plans to upgrade databes to ORACLE, development of 100K and 500K coal structure maps for Herrin and Springfield Coals as part of OMM project 2002 to 2004.
• Major participant and co-developer of the database and standards - Midcontinent Interactive Digital Carbon Atlas and Relational DataBase (MIDCARB) - a joint project between the Geological Survey's of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, and Ohio, with funding from the Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory.
• Purpose to enable the evaluation of carbon sequestration potential in these states. When completed, the digital spatial database will allow users to estimate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by source supplies (such as power plants, refineries and other fossil fuel consuming industries) in relation to geologic reservoirs that can provide safe and secure sequestration over geologic periods of time.

Research Interests

• Coal Resources
• Stratigraphy and geology
• Mine geology
• Database development and programing
• Environmental geology
• GIS computer applications
• Public education and outreach