Palmer LTER: A Site-Based Information Architecture

Poster Number: 
259
Presenter/Primary Author: 
James Conners
Co-Authors: 
Mason Kortz
Co-Authors: 
Lynn Yarmey
Co-Authors: 
Karen Baker

Designing infrastructure to support the management of diverse data presents unique challenges for each site. Described here is the current information system architecture, as well as targeted architectural features, implemented by the Ocean Informatics team to provide a working solution for accommodating heterogeneous data types. The system architecture is a major component of a site information environment, providing an orientation for technical development, organizational communication, and collaborative science.