
Geographic Information - Metadata
出版:International Organization for Standardization

专家解读视频
Defines the schema required for describing geographicinformation and services. Provides information about theidentification, the extent, the quality, the spatial andtemporal schema, spatial reference, and distribution ofdigital geographic data. Applicable to:- the cataloguing of datasets, clearinghouse activities, and the full descriptions of datasets;- geographic datasets, dataset series, and individual geographic features and feature properties.Defines:- mandatory and conditional metadata sections, metadata entities, and metadata elements;- the minimum set of metadata required to serve the full range of metadata applications (data discovery, determining data fitness for use, data access, data transfer, and use of digital data);- optional metadata elements - to allow for a more extensive standard description of geographic data, if required;- a method for extending metadata to fit specialized needs.