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Interoperability and Reusability of Geoscientific Laboratory Data: A conceptual model for a highly flexible database

A generally applicable database for geoscientific laboratory data is still missing. The variety of both methods and data and the complexity of laboratory studies impede the creation of an appropriate database. With this pilot project, we aimed at the development of a geoscientific laboratory database. We developed a model for a flexible and extensible database applicable to geoscientific laboratory data (Media 1). This model can work as a basis for the construction of geoscientific laboratory databases. Beside the technical implementation of the database model, the distribution and acceptance of the database model within the relevant communities will be future challenges.

Simplified data model map: The flow of data (light green arrows) and the links between different sets of metadata (dark blue arrows) visualize the relationships that exist between metadata of a single laboratory study
Media 1: Simplified data model map: The flow of data (light green arrows) and the links between different sets of metadata (dark blue arrows) visualize the relationships that exist between metadata of a single laboratory study.

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