You’re standing on a remote drill site, the wind whipping through the core-shack as you supervise the loading of thirty-five heavy-duty Rice bags onto a transport truck. Each bag represents thousands of dollars in exploration costs and potentially millions in future revenue. If you fail to record the exact Bag 1 weight_lbs or mismatch a HoleID with a sample prefix, the subsequent laboratory analysis—and your entire exploration model—becomes scientifically suspect.

The Philosophy of Sample Integrity

The "Shipments" template is designed for the geological professional who understands that exploration is a sequence of precise data captures. It moves your logistics from loose field notes to a forensic-grade chain of custody. By standardizing the capture of the PONumber and the specific Geologist and Technician assignments, the system creates a professional audit trail that is as robust as the mineral samples themselves. It acknowledges that in the mineral industry, the "shipment" is the primary bridge between the field and the boardroom.

The Blueprint: Mass and Metadata Architecture

The structure of this library is built to handle the complex, heavy-weight nature of industrial scientific samples.

  • Sample Series Management: Dual tracking for Sample 1 and Sample 2 series, including automated Subtotal and Total Samples calculations, ensure that your sequence integrity is maintained. You know exactly which range of ID numbers is leaving the site before the truck even pulls away.
  • The Weight Matrix: This is the core of the logistical system. With itemized fields for the Tag and Weight (lbs) of up to 35 individual bags, you generate a high-resolution map of your shipment's mass. Memento’s calculation engine automatically converts the Total Weight_lbs into Total weight_kg, satisfying both local operational needs and international shipping requirements.
  • Analytical Coordination: Fields for the target Lab and specific Analysis requirements ensure that the laboratory knows exactly what to look for—whether it's base metal assays or rare-earth element profiling.

Usage Scenarios: The Priority Batch

A high-potential core sample is extracted from a new HoleID. The site geologist marks the entry as Rush (true). Back at the logistics hub, the manager filters the library for all "Rush" shipments. They see the exact Rice bags count and total weight, allowing them to coordinate a specialized courier immediately. The laboratory receives the digital pre-alert with the exact Sample prefix range, allowing them to prep their intake line before the samples even arrive.

Power Feature: Automated Mass Calculation

The engine of this template’s efficiency is its ability to aggregate data across dozens of fields. The Total Weight_lbs calculation script sums the weight of all 35 bags instantly. It eliminates the risk of human error during manual tallying at the end of a long field shift, ensuring that your shipping manifests and laboratory intake forms are mathematically perfect. It turns a collection of heavy bags into a quantified, professional-grade scientific shipment that is ready for any level of geotechnical audit.