Natural Resource Database Template Example Applications

The database applications downloadable here have been provided by NPS Data Managers and Cooperators as example implementations of the NRDT. These examples are intended to serve as a starting point for developing new NRDT-based applications. Each application was developed to meet a specific need at a park or network and represents a snapshot in the application lifecycle. Significant modifications may be required before implementing an example application in a different context. The applications are provided as-is although the contact listed is available for consultation regarding the design, implementation and background of each application.

Example database applications based on the NRDT v3.x are being sought for inclusion on this Web page. If you would like to contribute an example database application, please send it to Simon Kingston via e-mail attachment or post it to the NPS Public FTP Server in \NRDT\ExampleDBs\ and notify others with a message to the Data Management/Discussion Listserve.

If you have any questions or comments about the NRDT or these example applications, please feel free to contact Simon Kingston at simon_kingston@nps.gov.

NRDT FAB Example Applications

The following applications were developed using the NRDT FAB. In some cases, notes are included from the application developer on what steps were taken to modify the basic FAB template to get to a completed application.

Application Notes	Date Posted / Updated	NRDT / FAB Version	Contact	Downloads/ Links
Streamflow Database.	4/25/2007	3.1/1.0	Dave Press	-Download -Docs
Upland Monitoring Database. support for Line Point Intercept protocol and Belt Transect protocol added	3/23/2007 10/5/2007 9/8/2008	3.1/Beta	Russ DenBleyker	-Download -Docs
Land Birds Database. Modified v.3.1 NRDT.	3/28/2007	3.1/1.0	Kristen Beaupre	-Download -Docs

NRDT v3.x Example Applications

The download links below support the NRDT v3.x which makes changes to the NRDT Phase 2 core table structure and allows a broader range of primary key options than NRDT Phase 3. These changes are intended to better facilitate application development while maintaining compatibility with legacy NRDT Phase 2 applications. New NRDT applications should be developed using the latest version of the NRDT. For more information regarding the differences between the NRDT Phase 2 and NRDT v3.x follow this link to the NRDT Web page.

Application Notes	Date Posted / Updated	NRDT Version	Contact	Downloads/ Links
Salt Marsh Vegetation and Nekton Monitoring Database. String GUID primary keys.	4/27/07	3.1	Dennis Skidds	-Download -Docs
Seeps and Springs Database. Binary GUID primary keys.		3.1	Russ DenBleyker	-Download -Docs
Bird VCP Database. Binary GUID primary keys.		3.1	Alan Williams	-Download -Docs
Vegetation Map Accuracy Assessment - Working database. String GUID primary keys.		3.1	John Boetsch	-Download -Docs

NRDT Phase 2 Example Applications

The download links below support the NRDT Phase 2. They are provided here for informational purposes only. New NRDT applications should be developed using the the latest version of the NRDT as explained above.

Application Notes	Date Posted	View ER Diagram	Contact	Downloads/ Links
Forms for generating occasions designed to speed up data entry and be more user-friendly.	4/20/07	NA	Mike Williams	-Download
Vegetation monitoring DB. Allows multiple sets of coordinates for a given location.			John Boetsch	-Download
A step-by-step example of how the NRDT can be implemented as part of a spatial database application using ESRI's geodatabase data model.			Kristina Callahan	-Link
Raptor nest monitoring DB. Large taxonomic table for birds including AOU codes and TSNs. Uses the NRDT Phase 2 main form. Context-sensitive (F1) help for each field in data entry form.			David Pillmore	-Download
Topeka Shiner monitoring DB. An example of a Vital Signs Monitoring Protocol Database.			Gareth Rowell	-Link
Wildland-Fire Hazard Assessment Methodology (WHAM). An example of the NRDT used for a non-natural resources database application.			Alan Williams	-Link
A rare plant inventory database. Developed from the Phase 2 NRDT, this database utilizes both the taxonomy and species status tables from NPSpecies.			Mark Hart	-Download