Relational Management and Display of Site Environmental Data

by David Rich

Overview

When your environmental project reaches the point where the amount of data seems overwhelming, you will need a robust tool to help you manage it. Written by a recognized expert and software author with over 25 years of industry experience, Relational Management and Display of Site Environmental Data begins with an overview of site data management concepts, then progresses through relational data management theory, the design of the database tool, and implementing a data management system. It includes detailed information on data output including mapping and GIS applications, practical suggestions about working with laboratories, and concludes with pitfalls, horror stories, and successes in site data management. Current topics such as Internet data delivery and eXtensible Markup Language (XML) are also covered.

The text provides you with the skills needed to effectively implement and operate an environmental data management system. The concepts covered can be applied to any system, from stand-alone through client-server to Web-based. Relational Management and Display of Site Environmental Data combines the fundamentals of data management and display with the author's many years of experience to help you create your own data management system or make a better-informed decision when selecting a commercial solution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566705912
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/19/2002
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Overview and Concepts. System Design and Implementation. Gathering Environmental Data. Maintaining the Data. Using the Data. Problems, Benefits, and Successes. Appendices: Needs Assessment Example. Data Model Example. Data Transfer Standard. The Parameters. Exercises. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

Editorial Reviews

A guide to data management in the environmental industry, this book begins with an overview of site data management concepts, then progresses through relational data management theory, the design of the database tool, and implementation of a data management system. It includes detailed information on data output including mapping and GIS applications, and practical suggestions on working with laboratories, and concludes with pitfalls, horror stories, and successes in site data management. Current topics such as Internet data delivery and eXtensible Markup Language are also covered. Rich is founder and president of a custom software and consulting firm specializing in environmental data management and GIS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)