Also greatly appreciated is the assistance of all the database managers, many of whom are listed as contacts in the database descriptions, who helped in the compilation of this database inventory. Information on each of the databases is presented in a standardized format consisting of twenty-two items. These items provide a summary of information that allows the user to evaluate the contents of any given database and determine the value of the data set for a particular application. If the data were originally collected by a different organization it is specified along with the responsible organization. The list of keywords in each database entry is intended to aid user searches for databases addressing a particular subject.
Most entries also identify related produced materials.
Users may wish to obtain these for additional information on the subject of interest. A link to the Adobe web site has been provided in order to download the necessary programs for the viewer. To examine the items within a level, click on the triangle icon to its left. The triangle will point downwards and the items within this level will be displayed. To select a specific database and view its details, click on the database title.