BioScience

Evolution of a Multi-Site Network Information System:
the LTER Information Management Paradigm
K.S.Baker, B.Benson, D.L.Henshaw, D. Blodgett, J.Porter, S.G.Stafford
Manuscript accepted Feb 2000 (~in press Sep2000)

BioScience Article Nov00(pdf)

Working Files:

  • Abstract
  • Text
  • Refs

  • Figures
  • fig1: Information Flow
  • Sidebar1: Data Manager or Information Manager?
  • Sidebar2: Vocabulary

  • fig2: LTER Nested Structure

  • Sidebar3: Strategic Vision

  • fig3: NIS Structure
  • tbl1: Key Components

  • Sidebar4: How does one establish an information system?
  • Sidebar5: Design Elements

  • fig4: Development Model

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