WSP08865

• File Number: 8220.101.10.B
• Description: Colorado River-Water Projects-Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell-Glen Canyon Adaptive Management-TWG
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 6/10/2005
• Title: Fiscal Year 2006-Monitoring and Research Work Plan
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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DASA's Database Management System (DBMS) and Librarv Operations - Interaction

within the DASA's DBMS and Library Operations, as well as coordination with the SBSC

Information TeclulOlogies Department and other GCMRC staff, is a vital component in the

success of the support of GCMRC's monitoring and research projects. The philosophy of the

DASA is that data acquisition is the first step to any science analysis done in support of meeting

the infornlation needs of the GCD-AMP. Once data are acquired, they must be securely stored,

but also made readily available for use. The ultimate use of the data is for focused analyses to

achieve the learning required to link dam operations to changes detected in downstream

. resources. The data are also needed within the context of a high-powered, relational database if

integrated science is to be achieved. Conversion of analog "legacy" data from previous eras

(such as analog stereo air photo sets) to digital files is a form of data acquisition and is the first

step toward eventual orthorectification of these images if they are to be photogrammetrically

analyzed to extend historical time series back into the pre-digital age. Hence, such data

conversion is most logically conducted and oversighted by the same group that will facilitate and

lead the final analyses. Such an approach promotes the highest quality results from integrated

analyses Coordination with DASNLibrary Operations facilitates the support of research

activities in three key aspects:

I. The Library provides a centralized repository for remaining hard copy information
such as books, reports, maps, photography, and videos that are not easily provided
through the GCMRC web site in digital format. ,
2. A major objective and growing function of the database and library is to provide
stakeholders, cooperators, and other interested parties, with ready electronic access tQ
most of the library's materials (once scanned and stored in the Oracle data engine)
that are uniquely a part of the GCMRC archival collection. Access is facilitated via
the internet through the SBSC-supported web page(s).
3. The Library has also implemented a consistent peer review process to help ensure the
quality of scientific projects conducted by the GCMRC. The Peer Review Protocols
developed and administered by the library are utilized in the NPS permitting process
for external review of project proposals prior to submittal to the NPS Research Office
for review and approval.

DASA's Additional GIS Technical Support Coordination - Integration of support
capabilities in the areas of GIS and Remote Sensing is critical to the success of scientific data
collection and integration for all of GCMRC's research and monitoring projects. Technical
Support Coordination requires effective communication with Researchers, Program Managers
and GIS and DASA personnel to facilitate collection and delivery of information that complies

GCMRC FY2006 Annua' Work Plan (Draft, June 10,2005)