Atomic Minerals Data Centre (AMDC) is responsible to meet all the IT related needs of the Directorate. The major activities of the group are as follows.

AGRS Data processing

In its earlier incarnation as Central Data Processing Unit (CDPU), established approximately 30 years back, the center started developing computer programmes for processing Airborne Gamma Ray Spectrometry (AGRS) data, generated from routine AGRS survey conducted by the Directorate. The data processing technique developed by the group is in conformity with IAEA Technical Reports Series No.323 published in 1991. Various computer programmes/ softwares and their objectives developed in this regard are as follows:

Sl.No.	Software developed	Objectives	Category
1.	MCA	MCA spectrum peak finding/fixing and integration of MCA data for K, U, Th windows	Quality Control
2.	Velpro	Validation of Fiducial markings
3.	RAWPRINT	Verification of record length and applying corrections
4.	BGCAL	Computation of calibration parameters (Background, Attenuation coefficients, stripping factors and system sensitivities) from test strip and test pad data.	System’s calibration
5.	ATTNCOEFF
6.	COMPTONCOEFF
7.	VALID	Filtration of K, U, Th and total data for errors/jitters	Data processing
8.	CNC	Background, Compton (interchannel) and height correction for K, U & Th.
9.	GRID	Gridding of AGRS data
10.	PARMWISE	Calculation of basic parameters (U, Th, K, Total & Magnetic) and ratio parameters (U/Th, U/K & Th/K)
11.	CONTOUR	Presentation of grid data in contour map and colour images	Data presentation
12.	PROFILE

Different steps undertaken to process the AGRS data are presented pictorially in the figure. Nearly 15 GB data from approximately 7,00,000 line km of flying is presently available in the data library.

Database development

Database development is another major field, the center is mostly engaged in. Beginning with a modest development of a database (LOGIC-D) for borehole logging data and (INDUGEO) for U-occurrences in India, the group is presently involved in collecting, classifying, synthesising and storing data in databases for easy retrieval. The geoscience database on atomic mineral exploration was designed and developed in paradox software at AMD headquarter, Hyderabad.  The same was deployed at all regional centers where database is being populated. Works are at hand for design and development of geoscience database in oracle under 3-tier architecture. 

In addition, a number of utility databases have also been developed for various in-house applications.

Local & Wide Area Network

AMDC presently operates a network of computer comprising a number of network servers with operating systems such as Windows NT, LINUX and AIX.  Through ISDN connectivity communication between headquarter and various regions is established.  This facility is in use on regular basis for exchange of reports, maps, research papers, and other information between various units of AMD. 

Web designing

AMDC has been entrusted with the task of design, development, promotion and updating of AMD's website depicting all the activities of AMD. It is responsible for updating all the information on the site on a regular basis.

Anunet

Data center is actively collaborating in the VSAT based ‘ANUNET’ project of DAE. ANUNET provides satellite-based communication between all major centers of DAE. It has two data channel and a voice channel. To provide seamless voice connectivity, EPABX exchange of AMD has been configured with ANUNET. AMD library server is also connected to LAN and ANUNET. Data center has provided network and ANUNET connectivity to its server. Users can browse library information for their routine requirements.

A video conferencing system has been setup to communicate between various DAE units using VSAT based connectivity. Data encryption technique is being used for secure communication during video-conference.

Map digitisation and data integration using GIS

Digitisation of geological maps and its integration with spatial data has been one of the major works taken up by the data center since 1997. The digitised maps are being used for exploration activities and geo-technical investigations. Nearly fifty maps in various scale have so far been digitized covering large areas of the country. Spatial databases for Geochronological and Geotechnical data have been created and integrated with the geological maps using GIS packages.