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Over the last 20 years I've designed and compiled a large number of databases, of which the Earth Systems Database (originally Paul's Vertebrate Database) used for my thesis in Chicago is probably the largest and most comprehensive. On the following pages the aim is to provide a basic understanding of database design and especially the problems involved in dealing with geological and ecological data. I've also included a series of pages that show in more detail my own databases, which will give users an idea of their content but also design ideas.
More detailed information will be added to this part of the web site as time allows. In the meantime more information can be found in my PhD thesis or in Markwick & Lupia (2002).
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