MetBase gives the user a quick overview on scientific studies and analyses done on a specific meteorite and references the corresponding publication. Basic information including classifications and important analysis data is stored in database tables and can be retrieved for any of the 31,191+ known meteorites.
If you want to know the repository of a type sample or thin section: MetBase gives access to information on more than 71,400 meteorite specimens in 708 collections worldwide.
Statistical data processing, e.g., the study of meteorite relationships or populations, can easily be done with MetBase. Just run a query and retrieve the data needed by setting selection criteria out of a choice of more than 150 individual parameters. For further processing, query results can be exported to other standard software, like Excel™ spreadsheet.
Looking for meteorite literature? With more than 87,200 references, MetBase holds the largest keyword-indexed » bibliography on meteoritics and related subjects, such as lunar rocks, impact cratering, tektites, meteors, asteroids, cosmochemistry and solar system origin, micrometeorites and IDPs, exobiology, or martian geology.
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MetBase main menu page
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» Basic Data
Get instant access on all available information of a specific meteorite, such as basic data, chemical and isotopes analyses, physical properties, TL data, repositories and pictures of type specimens and thin sections.
» Analysis Data
More than 500,000 analysis data are stored in MetBase: Bulk chemical and element compositions, Isotope abundances, TL data, etc.
» Repositories
Repositories of type specimens and thin sections are listed with collection short name and total weight for every known meteorite.
» Image Library
Pictures of type specimens, thin sections as well as field photos of hot-desert finds can be displayed for selected meteorites.
» Data Retrieval
Selection criteria for data retrieval can be specified in query dialog window.
» Literature References
This window shows a selection of important publications on a specific meteorite, such as reports, classifications, chemical, mineralogical or isotopic analyses.
» Statistical Calculations
Data stored in MetBase tables can be statistically processed and summarized.
» Collections
Inventory lists of more than 700 meteorite collections can be retrieved, with specimen weights, meteorite basic data and prepared sections information.
» Bibliography
The Bibliography presently contains 90,000+ key-word indexed references to literature of meteorites, lunar geology, tektites and impact cratering, mars, asteroids, solar system origin, exobiology and meteors.
» Database Content
The already huge database content is growing year by year. More than 500,000 analysis data are stored in MetBase at the present time.
