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NHD High Resolution Metadata

The fuss about metadataThe fuss about metadata

Specifically in NHD maintenance, metadata are the only Specifically in NHD maintenance, metadata are the only way to keep track of why changes were made to the way to keep track of why changes were made to the data, what data sources were used, etc.data, what data sources were used, etc.NHD metadata are feature-based—each NHD feature NHD metadata are feature-based—each NHD feature has an associated metadata recordhas an associated metadata recordMultiple features will often share the same recordMultiple features will often share the same recordMetadata are stored in two geodatabase tables, Metadata are stored in two geodatabase tables, NHDMetadata and NHDSourceCitation NHDMetadata and NHDSourceCitation Metadata records are associated with features through Metadata records are associated with features through the NHDFeatureToMetadata table. This table keeps the NHDFeatureToMetadata table. This table keeps track of the DuuID (metadata record) and ComID track of the DuuID (metadata record) and ComID (feature record)(feature record)The Steward will review and approve metadata recordsThe Steward will review and approve metadata records

In the NHDGeoEditTools Task Assistant

In the Select Metadata Session window, click Create

SELECT METADATA SESSION

Process Description should be as detailed as possibleProcess Description should be as detailed as possible(4000 character limit)(4000 character limit)

(Create Metadata Session)

Process Date: MM/DD/YYYYProcess Date: MM/DD/YYYY(for example, 10/15/2006)(for example, 10/15/2006)


Contact Organization:Contact Organization:U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Geological Survey


Address Type:Address Type:““Mailing and Physical” (VERBATIM)Mailing and Physical” (VERBATIM)


Address:Address:U.S. Geological Survey, National GeospatialU.S. Geological Survey, National GeospatialTechnical Operations Center, P.O. Box 25046Technical Operations Center, P.O. Box 25046


City:City:DenverDenver


State or Province:State or Province:ColoradoColorado


Postal Code:Postal Code:80225-004680225-0046


Contact Telephone:Contact Telephone:1-888-275-87471-888-275-8747


Attribute Accuracy ReportAttribute Accuracy ReportA description of the accuracy of the attribute information in the dataset, including the identification of verifying tests used, testing methodology, results obtained, etc


Logical Consistency ReportLogical Consistency ReportExplanation and results of tests used to determine how “clean” the data are


CompletenessCompletenessInformation about feature-inclusion/feature-omission criteria, and definitions used, to derive dataset


Horizontal Positional AccuracyHorizontal Positional AccuracyA description of the accuracy of the horizontal coordinates and a description of the tests used to verify that accuracy


Vertical Positional AccuracyVertical Positional AccuracyA A description of the accuracy of the vertical coordinates and a description of the tests used to verify that accuracy


Metadata DateMetadata DateMM/DD/YYYYMM/DD/YYYYDate the metadata were created or last updated


Metadata Standard VersionMetadata Standard VersionVersion of the metadata standard used to document the dataset ( for NHD, use “FGDC-STD-001-1998 ”).


Dataset CreditDataset CreditRecognition of those who contributed to the dataset (Your Organization Name will be placed in this field)Ex: U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Technical Operations Center in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service


Create Source CitationInformation about the events, parameters, and source data that was used to construct or update the NHD, and information about the responsible party

TitleName by which the source dataset is known (e.g., “aerial photography, flight x, contract y,” or “LIDAR data, contract z”)

(Create Source Citation)

SourceCitationAbbreviation Alias for source citation as it was cited in the Process Description (e.g., “DRG” if Digital Raster Graphics were used as source material)


Originator Name of an organization or individual that developed the source dataset


PublicationDateDate the source dataset was published or made available for release (can also be “Unknown”, or “Unpublished material”)


BeginningDateFirst year (or year and month, or year and month and day, or “Unknown”) of when the features in the source dataset were captured or depicted (if Range_of_Dates applies)


EndingDate Last year (or year and month, or year and month and day, or “Unknown,” or “Present”) of when the features in the source dataset were captured or depicted (if Range_of_Dates applies)


SourceScaleDenominatorDenominator of the representative fraction on a map (e.g., “24000” for 1:24k-scale source data, “4800” for 1:4800-scale source data, etc)


TypeofSourceMediaThe medium of the source dataset

Try to choose VERBATIM from:"paper" "stable-base material" "microfiche" "microfilm" "audiocassette" "chart" "filmstrip" "transparency" "videocassette" "videodisc" "videotape" "physical model" "computer program" "disc" "cartridge tape" "magnetic tape" "online" "CD-ROM" "electronic bulletin board" "electronic mail system" (free text as last resort)


CalendarDate Year (or year and month, or year and month and day, or “Unknown”) of when the features in the source dataset were captured or depicted (if a Single Date applies)


SourceCurrentnessReferenceThe basis on which the source dates/times are determined (“ground condition” or “publication date” are popular choices)


SourceContributionBrief statement identifying the source information that contributed to the dataset (everything in the source data, or just selected bits?)


Click Click OKOK to save and exit to save and exit(Create Metadata Session)

Contact InstructionsContact Instructions““Telephone Monday – Friday, 8AM - 4PM, MST”Telephone Monday – Friday, 8AM - 4PM, MST”

Note: This must be entered manually in NHDMetadata tableNote: This must be entered manually in NHDMetadata table

(Edit NHDMetadata Table)

Contact Email AddressContact Email Address““[email protected]”[email protected]”

Note: This must be entered manually in NHDMetadata tableNote: This must be entered manually in NHDMetadata table

(Edit NHDMetadata Table)

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