Integrating commercially generated data into centralised geoscience data repositories for the benefit of urban environments

The
data model is often seen as a necessary step
when
producing
information systems, they are
rarely seen as a distinct output with
their
own inherent
value
and
potential
for
future re
-
use. The
g
eoscience community should improve how we communicate and sh
are data models for past, present
and future projects
.
This is of particular relevance when multiple stakeholders need to exchange and
standardize
information derived from a wide range of sources. This paper will consider the role the
data model plays in
t
he integration of
commercially generated geotechnical data
into
centralized
data repositories for the benefit of sustainable urban development