The Geologic Database System with GIS: Research Status in Quo and Development Trend
Yongbing Li · Progress in geophysics · 2002
Database management system is a powerful tool for store (accumulation), management, maintenance and analysis of ever-increasing geological data. But it is very difficult to use common data-management technique based on relation database to the geological data because of their distinct spatial features and complex configurations. Newly developed computer technique of Geographic Information System (GIS) is particularly suitable for collection, description, analysis and modeling of spatial data of the Earth. Thus, coupling between geological database system and GIS technique, namely, developing powerful geological database system based on advanced GIS technique is one of the most important techniques for modern geosciences. The present paper, in combination with the authors' up-to-date research, introduces the status in quo and discusses future develop trend in this new field.