Concepts Glossary

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AbstractA paragraph describing the resource.
AcknowledgementProvides a place to acknowledge various types of support for the project that produced the data.
Additional AttributesAttributes used to describe unique characteristics of the collection which extend beyond those defined in the model.
Additional Attributes - Content InformationThis concept stores the additional attributes that are related to granule content.
Additional Attributes - Descriptive KeywordsThis concept stores the additional attributes values for descriptive keywords.
Additional Attributes - Geographic IdentifierThis concept stores the additional attributes values for geographic identifiers.
Additional Attributes - InstrumentThis concept stores the additional attributes values for instrument information.
Additional Attributes - PlatformThis concept stores the additional attributes values for platform information.
Additional Attributes - Quality InformationThis concept stores the additional attributes values for Quality Information.
Additional Lineage DocumentationAdditional descriptive information, such as a publication that describes the process for generating the resource.
Additional Resource DocumentationOther documentation associated with the resource.
Additional Usage DocumentationPublications that describe usage of data.
AddressAddress line for the location
Algorithm CitationInformation identifying the algorithm and version or date.
Alternate Metadata CitationReference to alternative metadata or metadata in a non-ISO standard for the same resource.
Alternate Resource TitleAn alternative title for the resource.
Ancillary KeywordThis field allows authors to provide any words or phrases needed to further describe the data set.
Application Schema InformationName of the application schema used.
AssociatedDIFsSpecifies the Directory Interchange Format (DIF) identifier for the collection.
AssociationComplete statement of a one-to-one relationship
Attribute Accuracy ExplanationThe identification of the test that yielded the Attribute Accuracy Value.
Attribute Accuracy ReportAn explanation of the accuracy of the identification of the entities and assignments of values in the data set and a description of the tests used
Attribute Accuracy ValueAn estimate of the accuracy of the identification of the entities and assignments of attribute values in the data set
Attribute ConstraintsDescribes constraints on attributes such as a foriegn key in a database.
Attribute DefinitionThe description of the attribute
Attribute Definition SourceThe source of the description of the entity type
Attribute LabelThe name of the attribute.
Attribute ListA description of the attributes a data table's entities have.
AuthorAuthor of the cited resource
Author / OriginatorThe principal author of the resource
Author / Originator Email AddressThe electronic mail address of the principal author of the resource
Author / Originator IdentifierA unique identifier for a resource author or originator
Author / Originator Identifier TypeThe type of unique identifier for a resource author or originator
Author / Originator World Wide Web AddressThe World Wide Web mail address of the principal author of the cited resource
A link to information about the award that provided support for the project.
BindingA protocol and data format specification for a particular interface.
Bounding BoxA bounding box for identifying a geographic area of interest
Bounding PolygonAn enclosing geometric object defined with a series of XY coordinate pairs.
Browse DescriptionComplete description of the multimedia sample or browse image.
Browse File NameName of the file holding the browse graphic.
Browse File SizeFile size of browse graphic.
Browse FormatFormat of the multimedia sample or browse image.
Browse URLLocation of the browse file on the Web.
CaptionBrief description of the multimedia sample or browse image.
Center LatitudeGeodetic latitude of center of locality.
Center LongitudeLongitude of approximate center of locality.
Cited Resource Alternate TitleAlternate title of the cited resource
Cited Resource IdentifierIdentifier for the cited resource
Cited Resource TitleA short description of the (cited) resource.
CityCity of the location
Cloud CoverA percentage value which indicates how much of the area of a granule has been obscured by clouds
Codeset Domain Codeset NameThe title of the codeset.
Codeset Domain Codeset Sourcethe authority for the codeset.
Collection Data TypeIdentifies non-science-quality products such as Near-Real-Time collections.
Common Data Model DatatypeThe THREDDS data type for this resource.
Complete CitationComplete citation for the resource as a text blob.
Completeness ReportReports on the presence and absence of features, their attributes and relationships.
ConfidenceTrustworthiness of a data quality result.
Conformance ResultInformation about the outcome of evaluating the obtained value (or set of values) against a specified acceptable conformance quality level.
Constraint ReferenceCitation for the limitation or constraint.
Contact InstructionsSupplemental instructions on how or when to contact the individual or organisation
Contributor NameContributor to the resource
Contributor RoleThe role of any individuals or institutions that contributed to the creation of the data.
Coordinate Reference System (CRS)Geographic Coordinate Reference System (Authority and ID) for the BoundingBox
CountryCountry of the location
Coupled ResourceIdentifier and name of the dataset to which the service is coupled.
Coupled TypeDescribes the tightness of the coupling to the coupled resource.
Coverage Content TypeThe coverage content type is an ISO codeList describing the general content type of the resource. The content types are: image, thematicClassification, physicalMeasurement, auxiliaryInformation, qualityInformation, referenceInformation, modelResult
Coverage ResultResult organising the measured values as a coverage.
Data DatesDates associated with the data.
Data Quality ScopeThe specific data to which the data quality information applies.
Date TypeType of date represented by the value in the date attributes of the temporal subclasses.
DayNightFlagIdentifies if a granule was collected during the day or night.
Descriptive ResultData quality descriptive result.
Distribution ContactContact information for the organization or individual that distributes the resource.
Distribution FormatDescription of the data format available for distribution.
Distribution LiabilityStatement of the liability assumed by the distributor.
Easternmost LongitudeThe easternmost longitude of the bounding rectangle.
EditorEditor of the cited resource
EmailEmail address of the individual or organization
Embargo DateA date after which the data itself will be made public and available for download
End TimeThe end of the bounding time period
Ends at Present FlagDenotes that a data collection which covers, temporally, a discontinuous range, currently ends at the present date.
Entity Type DefinitionThe description of the entity type
Entity Type Definition SourceThe source of the description of the entity type
Entity Type LabelThe name of the entity type.
Entity and Attribute InformationHigh level concept that allows for Overview and Overview Citation Or Entity Type Definition dialect definitions to fulfill the concept contained in the Mandatory if Applicable profile of the FGDC Data Discovery recommendation
Enumerated Domain ValueThe name or label of a member of the set.
Enumerated Domain Value DefinitionThe definition of a member of the set.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition SourceThe source of a definition of a member of the set.
Evaluation Method DescriptionDescription of the evaluation method.
Evaluation ProcedureReference to the procedure information.
Evaluation ReferenceInformation on documents which are referenced in developing and applying a data quality evaluation method.
Evaluation Reference DocumentInformation on documents which are referenced in developing and applying a data quality evaluation method.
Evaluation SpecificationCitation of data product specification or user requirement against which data is being evaluated.
Evalulation MethodThe procedure used to evaluate the measure.
Evalulation Method TypeType of method used to evaluate quality of the data.
Exclusion GRing FlagFlag which determines if the coordinates represent the Outer or Exclusion G-Ring.
FaxTelephone numbers at which the organisation or individual may be contacted via facsimile (fax)
Feature Catalogue CitationInformation identifying the feature catalogue or the conceptual schema.
First NameFirst name of the individual
Format CitationCitation/URL of the specification for the format.
Format of the Online ResourceIdentify the format of the online resource
Future Metadata Review DateAnticipated date of a future metadata review.
GRing Point LatitudeThe geodetic latitude of a point of the G-ring.
GRing Point LongitudeThe longitude of a point of the G-Ring.
GRing Point Sequence NumberValue denotes the numerical sequence position of a G-Ring point.
Geographic DescriptionA textual description for a geographic location.
Grid Dimension CountNumber of independent spatial-temporal axes.
Grid Dimension ResolutionDegree of detail in the grid dataset.
Grid Dimension Type CodeName of the dimension type axis.
HomogeneityExpected or tested uniformity of the results obtained for a data quality evaluation.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy ExplanationThe identification of the test that yielded the Horizontal Positional Accuracy Value.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy ReportAn explanation of the accuracy of the horizontal coordinate measurements and a description of the tests used.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy ValueAn estimate of the accuracy of the horizontal coordinate measurements in the data set expressed in (ground) meters.
Host Project IdentifierAn identifier for the project used by the organization responsible for hosting a project website or including it in a portal.
Hours of ServiceTime period (including time zone) when individuals can contact the organisation or individual
ISBNInternational Standard Book Number (ISBN) of the cited resource
ISSNInternational Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of the cited resource
Identified Issues CitationCitation of a description of known issues associated with the resource along with proposed solutions if available.
Input GranuleIdentifies the input granules for a specific granule.
InstrumentInformation about the instrument used to make the observations.
Instrument CharacteristicsDescription of the Instrument Characteristics attribute.
Instrument Characteristics Data TypeThe datatype of the Instrument Characteristics attribute.
Instrument Characteristics DescriptionDescription of the Instrument Characteristics attribute.
Instrument Characteristics NameThe name of the Instrument Characteristics attribute.
Instrument Characteristics UnitUnits associated with the Instrument Characteristics attribute value.
Instrument Characteristics ValueThe value of the Platform Characteristics attribute.
Instrument CitationA citation to reference material that provides details about the instrument.
Instrument DescriptionTextual description of the instrument.
Instrument KeywordKeywords that describe the instrument used to collect the resource.
Instrument Keyword VocabularyThe name of a registered authoritative source for instrument keywords.
Instrument Long NameFull name (unabbreviated) for the Instrument used to collect the observations.
Instrument Operation ModesThe operation mode applied on the instrument when acquire the granule data.
Instrument Short NameShort name (abbreviation) for the Instrument used to collect the observations.
Instrument TypeThe type of instrument.
Instrument UUIDUnique Identifier for the instrument.
InterfaceA set of operations supported by one or more service endpoints.
IssueIssue of the cited resource
Issue DateThe date the resource was issued
KeywordA word or phrase that describes some aspect of a resource. Can be one of several types.
Keyword Ontology CitationReference that binds the keyword class to a formal conceptualization of a knowledge domain for use in semantic processing.
Keyword TypeMethods used to group similar keywords
Keyword VocabularyIf you are following a guideline or using a shared vocabulary for the words/phrases in your "keywords" attribute, put the name of that guideline here.
Keyword Vocabulary CitationName of the formally registered thesaurus or a similar authoritative source of keywords.
Last NameLast name of the individual
Latitude Dimension LengthThe number of divisions on the latitude axis
Latitude ResolutionThe average distance between divisions on the latitude axis
Lineage ScopeType of resource and/or extent to which the lineage information applies.
Lineage StatementInformation and references for sources and processes that were used to create the dataset and an audit trail for modifications to the original data.
Local Version IdentifierPGE-defined granule version as assigned by the data producer.
Logical ConsistencyThe degree of adherence to logical rules of data structure, attribution and relationships (data structure can be conceptual, logical or physical).
Logical Consistency ReportAn explanation of the fidelity of relationships in the data set and tests used.
Longitude Dimension LengthThe number of divisions on the longitude axis
Longitude ResolutionThe average distance between divisions on the longitude axis
MaintenanceDescribes changes to the data tables or metadata, including update frequency.
MeasureThe type of evaluation
Measure DescriptionDescription of the measure.
Measure IdentifierIdentifier of the measure, value uniquely identifying the measure within a namespace.
Measure NameName of the test applied to the data.
Measure Source CitationReference to the source.
Measure TimeDate or range of dates on which a data quality measure was applied.
MediaMedia on which the resource is available
Medium ReferenceName of the medium on which the resource can be stored (resourceFormat) or distributed.
Metadata Access ConstraintsInformation about any constraints for accessing the data set. This includes any special restrictions, legal prerequisites, limitations and/or warnings on obtaining the data set. Some words that may be used in this field include: Public, In-house, Limited, Additional detailed instructions on how to access the data can be entered in this field.
Metadata AssociationOther metadata resources that are associated with or dependent on the data described by the metadata.
Metadata ContactThe organization or person currently responsible for the metadata.
Metadata DatesDates associated with the metadata.
Metadata Deletion DateDate of metadata deletion.
Metadata IdentifierA phrase or string which uniquely identifies the metadata file/record.
Metadata LanguageLanguage of the metadata
Metadata Modified DateDate on which the metadata record (not the resource) was created or updated within the catalogue.
Metadata Profile CitationCitation for the profile(s) of the metadata standard to which the metadata conforms.
Metadata Standard CitationThe name of the standard to which the metadata conforms
Metadata Standard VersionThe name of the standard to which the metadata conforms
Metadata Time Conventionform used to convey time of day information in the metadata entry. Used if time of day information is included in the metadata for a data set.
Metadata Use ConstraintsInformation about how the data may or may not be used after access is granted to assure the protection of privacy or intellectual property. This includes any special restrictions, legal prerequisites, terms and conditions, and/or limitations on using the data set. Data providers may request acknowledgement of the data from users and claim no responsibility for quality and completeness of data.
Middle NameMiddle name of the individual
Naming AuthorityThe organization responsible for the maintenance of the identifier (namespace)
Northernmost LatitudeThe northernmost latitude of the bounding rectangle.
Online ResourceOnline Resource for the cited resource
Online Resource DescriptionA brief description of the online resource
Online Resource FunctionA description of the function of the online resource
Online Resource Name/TitleA name or title of the online resource
Operation CitationIdentification of the mission.
Ordering InstructionsGeneral instructions, terms and services provided by the distributor
Organization NameName of the organization
Originating OrganizationThe organization responsible for creating the resource
Other Citation DetailsOther information about the cited resource
OverviewDetailed summary of the information contained in a data set.
Overview CitationReference to the complete description of the entity types, attributes, and attribute values for the data set.
PGE NameName of the Product Generation Executive that was utilized when producing a granule.
PGE VersionVersion of the Product Generation Executive that was utilized when producing a granule.
PagesPages of the cited resource
Paleo Temporal CoverageThe temporal extent for paleoclimate or geologic data.
Parameter DefinitionThe definition/description of a parameter included in the resource.
Parameter NameThe name of a parameter included in the resource. Intended to be used by applications accessing a variable in a file.
Parameter Name (Long)The long name of a parameter included in the resource. Intended to be used as an axis lable in a plot.
Parameter Name (Standard)The name of a parameter included in the resource from a standard vocabulary.
Parameter UnitsThe units of a parameter included in the resource.
Parameters CitationReference providing description of the parameters.
Parent IdentifierA unique identifier for a parent dataset or collection
Parent Metadata ReferenceIdentification of the parent metadata record.
PartyContact information associated with the resource through the party element.
PhoneTelephone numbers at which the organisation or individual may be contacted
Phone TypeThe type of telephone number being provided (voice, TDD/TTY, faxsimile).
Place KeywordA comma separated list of key words and phrases that give the location of the resource.
Place Keyword VocabularyIf you are following a guideline for the place words/phrases in your "keywords" attribute, put the name of that guideline here.
Plan CitationIdentification of authority requesting target collection.
PlatformThe platform used to collect the observations.
Platform CharacteristicsDescription of the Platform Characteristics attribute.
Platform Characteristics Data TypeThe datatype of the Platform Characteristics attribute.
Platform Characteristics DescriptionDescription of the Platform Characteristics attribute.
Platform Characteristics NameThe name of the Platform Characteristics attribute.
Platform Characteristics UnitUnits associated with the Platform Characteristics attribute value.
Platform Characteristics ValueThe value of the Platform Characteristics attribute.
Platform CitationSource where information../collections/LARC/ECHO10/XML/MB2LME.xml about the platform is described.
Platform DescriptionNarrative description of the platform supporting the instrument.
Platform KeywordKeywords that describe the platform used to collect the resource.
Platform Keyword VocabularyThe name of a registered authoritative source for platform keywords.
Platform Long NameThe expanded or long name of the platform associated with an instrument.
Platform Orbit InformationThe spatial domain characteristics of a platform orbit.
Platform Short NameThe platform used to collect the observations.
Platform SponsorOrganization responsible for building, launch, or operation of the platform.
Platform TypeThe most relevant platform type.
Platform UUIDUnique identifier for the platform.
Point LatitudeA single geodetic latitudinal value.
Point LongitudeA single longitudinal value.
Portrayal Catalogue CitationInformation identifying the portrayal catalogue used.
Position NameName of the job or position in an organization
Positional Accuracy ReportAccuracy of the position of features within a spatial reference system.
Postal_CodeZip code or other postal code for the location
Precision of SecondsThe precision (position in number of places to right of decimal point) of seconds used in measurement.
Presentation FormForm of the cited resource
Process StepA step in the processing that produced a resource
Process Step DescriptionDescription of the event, including related parameters or tolerances.
Process Step PurposeRequirement or purpose for the process step.
Process Step ReferenceProcess step documentation.
Process Step ScopeType of resource and/or extent to which the process step applies.
Process Step TimeDate, time, range or period of process step.
Processing CitationReference to documentation describing the processing.
Processing LevelA code that indicates the extent of processing done in the creation of a dataset.
Processing Software ReferenceReference to document describing processing software.
ProcessorIdentification of, and means of communication with, person(s) and organisation(s) associated with the process step.
Producer IdentifierUnique identifier assigned to a granule by the data producer.
A link to a product produced by the project.
Project ContactThe project point of contact.
Project DescriptionDescription of the project.
Project HostThe organization responsible for hosting a project website or including it in a portal.
Project KeywordKeywords that describe the Project used to collect the resource.
Project NameThe name of the project that the resource was associated with.
Project SponsorThe organization responsible for funding the project.
A link to a website with information about the project.
Province or StateProvince, state, or other administrative area of the location
Publication DateDate of publication of the cited resource
Publication InformationBibliographic citations pertaining to the data.
PublisherPublisher of the cited resource
Publisher E-MailEmail associated with the publisher of the cited resource
Publisher LocationPlace of publication of the cited resource
Publisher URLWorld Wide Web address associated with the publisher of the cited resource
PurposeA paragraph describing the original purpose for collecting the dataset.
Quality StatementInformation about the quality of the data or any quality assurance procedures followed in producing the data.
Quantitative ResultThe values or information about the value(s) (or set of values) obtained from applying a data quality measure.
Radius UnitsThe unit of measurement describing the distance from the center of spatial extent or coverage to the furthest point covered by the spatial extent of the locality used to determine a circular region representing general extent or coverage.
Range Domain Attribute ResolutionThe smallest unit increment to which an attribute value is measured.
Range Domain Maximum ValueThe greatest value that the attribute can be assigned.
Range Domain Minimum ValueThe least value that the attribute can be assigned.
Range Domain UnitsThe unit of measurement for an attribute value.
Reference to the metadata of the associated resource.
Citation information about the associated resource.
Identifier for a resource related to the resource being described.
Resource related URLs that include project home pages, resource information pages, services, related data archives/servers, metadata extensions, direct links to online software packages, web mapping services, links to images, documents, or other data
Release ConstraintsInformation about resource release constraints.
ReportQuantitative quality information for the data specified by the scope.
Report NumberReport number of the cited resource
RepresentativityDegree to which the sample used has produced a result which is representative of the data within the data quality scope.
Reprocessing Plan NoteA note stating what reprocessing may be performed on this granule.
Requirement CitationIdentification of reference or guidance material for the requirement.
Resource Access ConstraintsInformation about any constraints for accessing the data set. This includes any special restrictions, legal prerequisites, limitations and/or warnings on obtaining the data set. Some words that may be used in this field include: Public, In-house, Limited, Additional detailed instructions on how to access the data can be entered in this field.
Resource CitationCitation for the resource.
Resource ContactThe organization or person responsible for answering questions about the resource.
Resource Cost or FeesCost associated with access to the resource
Resource Creation DateDate of creation of the cited resource
Resource Creation/Revision DateThe date the resource was created
Resource DistributionInformation about how the resource is available, online, offline, inline.
Resource FormatThe physical or digital manifestation of the resource
Resource IdentifierIdentifier for the resource described by the metadata
Resource Identifier TypeThe type of identifier used to uniquely identify the resource.
Resource LanguageThe language of the resource.
Resource LineageA description of the source(s) and production process(es) used in producing the resource.
Resource Long NameThe reference name used in describing the scientific contents of the data collection.
Resource Quality DescriptionDescription of the quality of the resource or any quality assurance procedures followed in producing the resource.
Resource Revision DateDate of revision of the cited resource
Resource StatusThe status of the resource
Resource TitleA short description of the resource. The title should be descriptive enough so that when a user is presented with a list of titles the general content of the data set can be determined.
Resource TypeA resource code identifying the type of resource; e.g. dataset, a collection, an application (See MD_ScopeCode) for which the metadata describes.
Resource Update FrequencyThe frequency with which changes and additions are made to the data set after the initial data set is completed
Resource Use ConstraintsInformation about how the data may or may not be used after access is granted to assure the protection of privacy or intellectual property. This includes any special restrictions, legal prerequisites, terms and conditions, and/or limitations on using the data set. Data providers may request acknowledgement of the data from users and claim no responsibility for quality and completeness of data.
Resource VersionVersion of the cited resource
Online link referencing additional information about the resource.
ResponsibilityOrganizations, people and roles associated with the data.
Responsible Party IdentifierA unique identifier for a person or an organization
Responsible Party Identifier TypeThe type of a unique identifier for a person or an organization
Responsible Party Identifier Type URIThe type of a unique identifier for a person or an organization
ResultThe output of the evaluation
RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resource
Rolefunction performed by the responsible party
Security ConstraintsHandling restrictions imposed on the resource or metadata for national security or similar security concerns.
Sensor CharacteristicsReferential information for the collection source/sensor configuration.
Sensor Characteristics NameThe name of the Sensor Characteristic attribute.
Sensor Characteristics ValueThe value of the Sensor Characteristic attribute.
Sensor Long NameThe generic or long name description of a sensor (e.g. Visible-Near Infrared, Human Visual, Human Auditory).
Sensor Short NameThe sensory sub-component of an instrument.
Series TitleTitle of a series that includes the cited resource
ServiceThe end points supported by the web service.
Service LocationEndpoint for accessing the service.
Service Operation NameName of an operation provided by the service.
Service Operation ReferenceProvides a reference to the resource on which the service operates.
Service ParametersA narrative explanation of the role of the parameter.
Service Profile ReferenceProfile to which the service adheres.
Service ProviderOrganization or person responsible for the service.
Service Resource ReferenceReference to the resource on which the service operates.
Service Standard CitationStandard to which the service adheres.
Service TypeStandard name for a service type.
Service Type VersionStandard name for a version of a service.
SiteThe name or description of the physical location where the data were collected
Site LocationThe latitude/longitude/elevation of the physical location where the data were collected
SourceDataset used in or produced by a processStep
Source CitationReference to the processing input source.
Source Citation AbbreviationShort-form alias for the source citation.
Source DescriptionDetailed description of the source.
Source MetadataReference to metadata for the source.
Source Reference SystemSpatial reference system used by the source.
Source ScopeType and/or extent of the source.
Source StepInformation about a process step in which this source was used.
Source Time PeriodTime period for which the source data set corresponds to the ground.
Source UsedThe source used in the processing step.
Southernmost LatitudeThe southernmost latitude of the bounding rectangle.
Spatial ExtentThe spatial extent of the resource.
Spatial RepresentationThis field stores spatial reference information for the data.
Spatial ResolutionThe nominal scale and/or spatial resolution of the resource.
Specific UsageBrief description of the resource and/or resource series usage.
An identifier for the project used by the organization responsible for funding the project.
Standalone Report CitationReference to external standalone quality report.
Standard Name VocabularyThe name of the shared vocabulary from which variable standard names are taken.
Start TimeThe start of the bounding time period
Supplemental InformationMiscellaneous information about the data.
Table of ContentsThe contents of the publication
Taxonomic ExtentThe extent of the taxonomies coverage.
Temporal ExtentThe temporal extent of the resource
Temporal KeywordKeyword identifies a time period related to the resource.
Temporal Quality ReportQuality of the temporal attributes and temporal relationships of features.
Temporal Range TypeInforms the system and ultimately the end user how the temporal coverage is specified for the collection, granule, or event.
Temporal ResolutionThe smallest time step included in the resource.
Thematic Accuracy ReportAccuracy of quantitative attributes and the correctness of non-quantitative attributes and of the classifications of features and their relationships.
Theme KeywordA word or phrase that describes some aspect of a resource. Can be one of several types.
Time TypeProvides the time system which the values found in temporal subclasses represent.
Topic CategoryHigh level category enumeration used in ISO
Transfer SizeThe size of the digital resource
TwoDCoordinateSystemBounding extent defined in two dimensions with min and max values.
TypesDescribes the data. The XML Schema language (also known as XSD) is used (inline or referenced) for this purpose.
URLAddress of the online resource
UnitsThe units of the variables data values.
Unrepresentable DomainDescription of the values and reasons why they cannot be represented.
Usability ReportSpecific quality information about a dataset's suitability for a particular application or conformance to a set of requirements.
Usage TimeDate and time of the first use or range of uses of the resource and/or resource series.
User ContactIdentification of and means of communicating with person(s) and organisation(s) using the resource(s).
User Determined LimitationsApplications, determined by the user for which the resource and/or resource series is not suitable.
User ResponseResponse to the user-determined limitations.
Version DateDate of the version of the cited resource
Version DescriptionA brief description of the differences between this collection version and another collection version.
Vertical Dimension LengthThe number of divisions on the vertical axis
Vertical ExtentThe vertical extent of the resource
Vertical MaximumThe maximum height of the bounding rectangle
Vertical MinimumThe minimum height of the bounding rectangle
Vertical Positional Accuracy ExplanationThe identification of the test that yielded the Vertical Positional Accuracy Value.
Vertical Positional Accuracy ReportAn explanation of the accuracy of the vertical coordinate measurements and a description of the tests used.
Vertical Positional Accuracy Valuean estimate of the accuracy of the vertical coordinate measurement in the data set expressed in (ground) meters.
Vertical ResolutionThe average distance between divisions on the vertical axis
VolumeVolume of the cited resource
Web PageOn-line information that can be used to contact the individual or organisation
Westernmost LongitudeThe westernmost longitude of the bounding rectangle.