History
The core of the National Geoscience Database of Iran (NGDIR) was established in 1999 at the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran and its main activities until 2000 is limited to collecting mineral information in the library of the organization and creating the first mineral database and collection and unification of map information in the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran. In the same year, the creating of Geoscience Database task was assigned to the Ministry of Industries and Mines (Iran). Since then, the National Geoscience Database of Iran's structure became more independent and thematic development of its databases in the fields ofAdministrative structure
The National Geoscience Database of Iran (NGDIR) consists of the following administrative sections: * Information presentation system * Data cognition and standardization * Database Center * Information Technology Affairs * Administration and services * Geosciences Library * Management AffairsStrategic goals
The National Geoscience Database of Iran (NGDIR) pursues the following strategic goals: * Focus on database maintenance cycles on making the most of available resources * Maintenance of data and supply of geoscience of the country * Prepare standards for data, products and processes in various fields of geoscience * Validation and evaluation of data and products of geoscience * Presenting data and products of geoscience from different portals and in line with modern technology in accordance with the needs of their stakeholders * Research, compilation and dissemination of analytical and decision-making data models from geoscience data * Implementing service orientation and mechanization geoscience database services * Creating a life cycle for geoscience data and supplies * Intellectual profitability and providing a unique identifier for geoscience supplies * Effective and timely response to geoscience events * Becoming a place of exchange of data and supplies of geoscience * Providing a sustainable platform for interaction, reflection, exchange and gathering knowledge and opinions of those involved in geoscience * Gain global credibility by providing data and achievements of the country's geoscience at the international level * Monetize the power, experience, expertise, data and services available in the database * Ensure the successful implementation of the activities of the database by providing the necessary legal basesData management process
The data management process in the National Geoscience Database of Iran (NGDIR) includes a cycle of data collection and retrieval, data storage and presentation standards. The first stage of data management includes recognizing and standardizing the data produced by different groups in the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran. The output of the recognization and standardization section is the input of the database process. At this stage, the input data is evaluated and analyzed and then stored in a standard format in databases. The next stage is to provide information in which the data stored in the databases is presented as standard. The data life cycle does not end with the presentation of data because the data needs to be constantly updated to provide accurate and up-to-date information to users, so the data re-enters the cycle after update.See also
* Geology of Iran * Ministry of Industries and Mines (Iran) * National Geographical Organization of Iran *References
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