mDIS is a database management application for capturing and curating meta data on geological samples, drilling progress, and related datasets such as images or geophysical well logs. It is easily adaptable and ensures that all data is compiled and quality controlled in one place.
The mobile Drilling Information System (mDIS) is a database management application for capturing and curating meta data on geological cores and samples, drilling progress, and lithology. In addition, images, surveying logs and driller reports are collected. Data reports and sample labels support curating and archiving of the samples. mDIS and its predecessor DIS (Drilling Information System) are in use by ICDP for almost 30 years and in over 55 projects.
The mDIS structure is hierarchical. Each hierarchy level is defined by a data table and an entry mask (form), which can be customized by trained users for project specific needs. mDIS is a platform independent, responsive and open source data management system. It is set up in a server-client environment and is available as a stand-alone version or as a web application. The stand-alone version is useful for data entry in remote areas without internet access. The web application is used, if internet is available and data acquisition is done on several computers and at different locations. The native mDIS runs on Linux, but deployed as a virtual box instance it can be installed on Windows, Mac and Linux systems and contains the data base system and the mDIS application. mDIS is then accessed via a web browser to enter, view, update, edit or upload data.
User group
The mDIS software is designed for use by scientists and curators who manage large amounts of samples and their related data.
The dashboard is composed of different widgets and gives an overview of the general project information, the location of the sites and/or holes, the message of the day, a postbox for short messages or an instructions widget for tutorials, summaries, etc.
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