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Identification Information:·
Title: The title or name of the dataset.
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Abstract: A summary of the dataset's content and purpose.
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Date: The date the metadata was created or last updated.
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Citation: The formal reference for the dataset.
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Citation Contacts: Contact information for the person or organization responsible for the data.
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Data Quality Information:
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Lineage: Describes the dataset's history, including how it was created, processed, and updated.
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Completeness: Information on the completeness of the dataset.
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Positional Accuracy: Information about the accuracy of the geographic positioning of features.
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Attribute Accuracy: Information about the accuracy of the data attributes.
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Logical Consistency: Details on logical consistency checks applied to the data.
Spatial Representation Information:·
Geometric Object Types: Describes the types of geographic features (e.g., point, line, polygon).
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Spatial Reference System: Information about the coordinate reference system used in the dataset.
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Topology Information: Information about topological relationships between features.
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Spatial Data Organization: Information about the structure of the dataset, including data formats, scales, and any aggregation or distribution of data.
Reference System Information:·
Information about the coordinate reference system, including the datum, projection, and units of measurement.
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Metadata Reference Information: Metadata standard used: Specify that ISO 19115 is the standard.
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Metadata Profile: Indicate if any specific profiles or extensions of ISO 19115 are used.
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Distribution Information: How the dataset can be accessed and distributed, including online links, file formats, and access restrictions.
Metadata Constraints:·
Any constraints or restrictions on the use of the metadata, such as copyright or licensing information.
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Metadata Contact: Contact information for the person or organization responsible for the metadata.
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Data Character Set: Specifies the character encoding used in the metadata.
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Spatial Data Themes: Keywords and controlled vocabulary terms that describe the dataset's subject matter.
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Temporal Extent: Information about the time period covered by the dataset.
Maintenance Information:·
How often the dataset is updated and information about data maintenance.
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Use Limitations: Any limitations or constraints on the use of the dataset.
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Additional Information: Any other relevant information about the dataset.
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Figure 1 – Extract of a Metadata Record.