Handbook of Earth Science Data Management

The rate at which the scientific world has become digital presents a number of unresolved challenges in the long-term management, access, and preservation of research information. Written by one of the key players in NASA's data system development, this three-volume set offers tools to develop, manage, and maintain Earth science information. Providing a unique and comprehensive survey, it reviews content, data production engineering, data management, data access design, budgeting, and strategies for presenting information in a coherent form for future generations.