Laserfiche WebLink
<br />\~ <br />\.~,. <br /> <br />23 <br /> <br />as a centralized or distributed data base and incorporates a high degree of information technology <br />integration, The DBMS program is currently working on bringing together years of disparate <br />historical data collected by multiple entities located in databases across the southwest, in an <br />organized fashion and then deliver it transparently to stakeholders and researchers for decision- <br />making and modeling purposes, A key aspect of this work has been integrating Oracle's database <br />management software with the Center's ARC/INFO GIS, so that all tabular data sets can be <br />viewed and queried in a spatial context. <br />After several failed attempts at contracting for an Oracle database developer to advise us <br />on overall infrastructure and design issues, we are now negotiating with the Center for Data <br />Insight (COI) located at Northern Arizona University to assist in these activities through a <br />cooperative agrcement. The CDI has experience working with large disparate datasets in a <br />research environment on an Oracle platform, A requirements analysis describing the data <br />management framework of the database has been developed, It is anticipated that a pilot project <br />that demonstrates the look, feel, and functionality of the completed DBMS using a subset of <br />GCMRC data will be completed by the end of February 2003, After completion of this pilot <br />project, remaining data collection efforts at the Center will be prioritized and integrated with the <br />database design, and corresponding data sets imported. <br />Core Data AnalJlsis (Geof!raf)hic Information SJlstemsl- The Geographic Information <br />Systems (GIS) Program provides technical support, spatial databases and spatial analysis <br />capabilities to scientists in the physical, biological and cultural resource programs and their <br />cooperators. Monitoring activities within the CRE are inherently spatial in nature, any cross <br />many scientific disciplines, In this context, spatial database integration is an extremely <br />important component of a successful integrated science program, It provides the framework for <br />canyon-wide ecosystem studies. In combination with canyon-wide remote sensing data, GIS <br />provides an important tool for integrating and analyzing large amounts of site-specific, regional <br />and canyon-wide data in formats that are supportive of scientists as well as resource managers, <br />Over the past several years, the GIS program has provided many important products and services <br />to scientists and cooperators operating within the GCMRC framework. These have included: <br />spatial database collection, development and integration; field operation and mapping support <br />activities; the development of common spatial referencing systems; and custom GIS <br />programming and analysis for specific scientific projects, Some important GIS products have <br /> <br />GCMRC FY2005-2006 Draft Annual Work Plan (November] 0,2003) <br />