Data Management

An important aspect of a survey of this magnitude is being able manage and access gathered data.  Not only must data be easily accessible but there must also be a way represent the data either through a sort or a graph of some fashion.  Below are the links pertaining to various data management tools and the general usefulness as it pertains to the project.

What to look for in data management - A quick blurb of the goals of data management.  Covers the major factors in choosing a data management method and their application to software.  Not in depth but a guideline none the less.

Database Comparison - A comparison of the two major databases currently on the market (Oracle and IBM DB2).  Article also draws a conclusion as to which database best fits the needs of the "project."