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<br />112 <br /> <br />2868 possible. The challenge facing the ITP is how to bring together years of disparate historical <br />2869 data collected by multiple entities located in databases across the southwest in an organized <br />2870 fashion and then deliver it transparently to an equally disparate group of stakeholders for <br />2871 decision making and modeling purposes. <br />2872 Aside from application of information technology to the warehousing of data, but no <br />2873 less important, is the ability of the information users to easily access, query, and obtain <br />2874 data from the information system. A process needs to be established by which the <br />2875 information user knows how to fmd and obtain the information he/she is looking for. <br />2876 Therefore, an additional key area of concern is adequate documentation and training in the <br />2877 use of the information system. Successful application of information technology, a well <br />2878 defmed process for obtaining data, and thorough documentation and training culminates in <br />2879 an information system that is accessible and easy to use. <br />2880 Delivery of electronic content will be automated where possible using user-friendly <br />2881 World Wide Web browser interfaces. When possible, a common interface will be <br />2882 developed which will facilitate dissemination of data to all interested parties <br />2883 The Oracle data base engine has been selected for GCMRC data base development. <br />2884 Oracle is a state-of-the-art data storage and delivery system that can function either as a <br />2885 centralized or distributed data base and incorporates a high degree of information <br />2886 technology integration. Important features of the DBMS are: <br />2887 <br />2888 . All data will be ecologically integrated meaning that data will be stored in a <br />2889 consistent format relative to time, space, researcher, and discipline. This is essential <br />2890 for comprehensive ecological analysis, Appropriate data standards and protocols <br />2891 will be developed to regulate this feature. <br />2892 <br />2893 . Spatial data will be geographically integrated. Although the data base will not <br />2894 contain a spatial data analysis engine, the GIS used by the GCMRC will be highly <br /> <br />November S, 1998 <br />Second Draft - Do Not Cite, Photocopy, or DistrIbute <br />