A method and system for ascertaining relationships between collected geological samples and remotely sensed geological data within a region is provided. The locations of physical samples and the locations of data points associated with remotely sensed data are identified and stored. The locations within...http://www.google.com/patents/US6430547?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6430547 - Method and system for integrating spatial analysis and data mining analysis to ascertain relationships between collected samples and geology with remotely sensed data