ISO 19115-3 Codelists

CI_Citation Codelists

Codelists from the Metadata for Citation (cit) Namespace

CI_DateTypeCode

Identification of when a given event occurred

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/cit/1.0/codelists.xml#CI_DateTypeCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
CI_DateTypeCode_adopted	adopted	date identifies when resource was adopted
CI_DateTypeCode_creation	creation	date identifies when the resource was brought into existence	start date of a data collection, start date of a cruise..
CI_DateTypeCode_deprecated	deprecated	date identifies when resource was deprecated
CI_DateTypeCode_distribution	distribution	date identifies when an instance of the resource was distributed
CI_DateTypeCode_expiry	expiry	date identifies when resource expires
CI_DateTypeCode_inForce	inForce	date identifies when resource became in force
CI_DateTypeCode_lastRevision	lastRevision	date identifies when resource was last reviewed
CI_DateTypeCode_lastUpdate	lastUpdate	date identifies when resource was last updated
CI_DateTypeCode_nextUpdate	nextUpdate	date identifies when resource will be next updated
CI_DateTypeCode_publication	publication	date identifies when the resource was issued	paper publication date, dataset/resource release
CI_DateTypeCode_released	released	the date that the resource shall be released for public access
CI_DateTypeCode_revision	revision	date identifies when the resource was examined or re-examined and improved or amended
CI_DateTypeCode_superseded	superseded	date identifies when resource was superseded or replaced by another resource
CI_DateTypeCode_unavailable	unavailable	date identifies when resource became not available or obtainable
CI_DateTypeCode_validityBegins	validityBegins	time at which the data are considered to become valid. NOTE: There could be quite a delay between creation and validity begins
CI_DateTypeCode_validityExpires	validityExpires	time at which the data are no longer considered to be valid

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CI_OnLineFunctionCode

Function performed by the resource

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/cit/1.0/codelists.xml#CI_DateTypeCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
CI_DateTypeCode_browseGraphic	browseGraphic	browse graphic provided
CI_DateTypeCode_browsing	browsing	online browsing provided
CI_DateTypeCode_completeMetadata	completeMetadata	complete metadata provided
CI_DateTypeCode_download	download	online instructions for transferring data from one storage device or system to another	an FTP site or downloadable zip file
CI_DateTypeCode_emailService	emailService	online email service provided
CI_DateTypeCode_fileAccess	fileAccess	online file access provided
CI_DateTypeCode_information	information	online information about the resource	URLs with descriptive details about the resource
CI_DateTypeCode_offlineAccess	offlineAccess	online instructions for requesting the resource from the provider
CI_DateTypeCode_order	order	online order process for obtaining the resource	an interface for requesting the resource
CI_DateTypeCode_search	search	online search interface for seeking out information about the resource	map viewers, search interfaces
CI_DateTypeCode_upload	upload	online resource upload capability provided

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CI_PresentationFormCode

Mode in which the data are represented

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/cit/1.0/codelists.xml#CI_PresentationFormCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
CI_PresentationFormCode_audioDigital	audioDigital	digital audio recording
CI_PresentationFormCode_audioHardcopy	audioHardcopy	audio recording delivered by analog media, such as a magnetic tape
CI_PresentationFormCode_diagramDigital	diagramDigital	information represented graphically by charts such as pie chart, bar chart, and other type of diagrams and recorded in digital format
CI_PresentationFormCode_diagramHardcopy	diagramHardcopy	information represented graphically by charts such as pie chart, bar chart, and other type of diagrams and printed on paper, photographic material, or other media
CI_PresentationFormCode_documentDigital	documentDigital	digital representation of a primarily textual item (can contain illustrations also)
CI_PresentationFormCode_documentHardcopy	documentHardcopy	likeness of natural or man-made features, objects, and activities acquired through the sensing of visual or any other segment of the electromagnetic spectrum by sensors, such as thermal infrared, and high resolution radar and stored in digital format
CI_PresentationFormCode_imageDigital	imageDigital	representation of a primarily textual item (can contain illustrations also) on paper, photograhic material, or other media
CI_PresentationFormCode_imageHardcopy	imageHardcopy	likeness of natural or man-made features, objects, and activities acquired through the sensing of visual or any other segment of the electromagnetic spectrum by sensors, such as thermal infrared, and high resolution radar and reproduced on paper, photographic material, or other media for use directly by the human user
CI_PresentationFormCode_mapDigital	mapDigital	map represented in raster or vector form
CI_PresentationFormCode_mapHardcopy	mapHardcopy	map printed on paper, photographic material, or other media for use directly by the human user
CI_PresentationFormCode_modelDigital	modelDigital	multi-dimensional digital representation of a feature, process, etc.
CI_PresentationFormCode_modelHardcopy	modelHardcopy	3-dimensional, physical model
CI_PresentationFormCode_multimediaDigital	multimediaDigital	information representation using simultaneously various digital modes for text, sound, image
CI_PresentationFormCode_multimediaHardcopy	multimediaHardcopy	information representation using simultaneously various analog modes for text, sound, image
CI_PresentationFormCode_physicalSample	physicalSample	a physical object, e.g. Rock or mineral sample, microscope slide
CI_PresentationFormCode_profileDigital	profileDigital	vertical cross-section in digital form
CI_PresentationFormCode_profileHardcopy	profileHardcopy	vertical cross-section printed on paper, etc.
CI_PresentationFormCode_tableDigital	tableDigital	digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
CI_PresentationFormCode_tableHardcopy	tableHardcopy	representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns, printed onpapers, photographic material, or other media
CI_PresentationFormCode_videoDigital	videoDigital	digital video recording
CI_PresentationFormCode_videoHardcopy	videoHardcopy	video recording on film

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CI_RoleCode

Function performed by the responsible party

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/cit/1.0/codelists.xml#CI_RoleCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Applicable for
CI_RoleCode_author	author	party who authored the resource	maps to dataCite element: 'Creator'
CI_RoleCode_coAuthor	coAuthor	party who jointly authors the resource
CI_RoleCode_collaborator	collaborator	party who assists with the generation of the resource other than the principal investigator
CI_RoleCode_contributor	contributor	party contributing to the resource
CI_RoleCode_custodian	custodian	party that accepts accountability and responsability for the data and ensures appropriate care and maintenance of the resource	archive
CI_RoleCode_distributor	distributor	party who distributes the resource	maps to dataCite element: 'Publisher'
CI_RoleCode_editor	editor	party who reviewed or modified the resource to improve the content
CI_RoleCode_funder	funder	party providing monetary support for the resource
CI_RoleCode_mediator	mediator	a class of entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful
CI_RoleCode_originator	originator	party who created the resource	maps to dataCite element: 'Creator'
CI_RoleCode_owner	owner	party that owns the resource
CI_RoleCode_pointOfContact	pointOfContact	party who can be contacted for acquiring knowledge about or acquisition of the resource	data collector, contactable expert
CI_RoleCode_principalInvestigator	principalInvestigator	key party responsible for gathering information and conducting research	chief scientist; maps to dataCite element: 'Creator'
CI_RoleCode_processor	processor	party who has processed the data in a manner such that the resource has been modified
CI_RoleCode_publisher	publisher	party who published the resource	maps to dataCite element: 'Publisher'
CI_RoleCode_resourceProvider	resourceProvider	party that supplies the resource	maps to dataCite element: 'Creator'
CI_RoleCode_rightsHolder	rightsHolder	party owning or managing rights over the resource
CI_RoleCode_sponsor	sponsor	party that sponsors the resource
CI_RoleCode_stakeholder	stakeholder	party who has an interest in the resource or the use of the resource
CI_RoleCode_user	user	party who uses the resource

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CI_TelephoneTypeCode

Function performed by the responsible party

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/cit/1.0/codelists.xml#CI_TelephoneTypeCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Applicable for
CI_TelephoneTypeCode_fax	fax	telephone provides facsimile service
CI_TelephoneTypeCode_sms	sms	telephone provides sms service
CI_TelephoneTypeCode_voice	voice	telephone provides voice service

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DQ_DataQuality Codelists

Codelists from the Metadata for Data Quality (mdq) Namespace

DQ_EvaluationMethodTypeCode

Description of the evaluation method and procedure applied

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19157/-2/mdq/1.0/codelists.xml#DQ_EvaluationMethodTypeCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
DQ_EvaluationMethodTypeCode_directExternal	directExternal	method of evaluating the quality of a dataset based on inspection of items within the dataset, where reference data external to the dataset being evaluated is required
DQ_EvaluationMethodTypeCode_directInternal	directInternal	method of evaluating the quality of a dataset based on inspection of items within the dataset, where all data required is internal to the dataset being evaluated
DQ_EvaluationMethodTypeCode_indirect	indirect	method of evaluating the quality of a dataset based on external knowledge

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MD_Constraints Codelists

Codelists from the Metadata for Constraints (mco) Namespace

MD_ClassificationCode

Name of the handling restrictions on the resource

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/mco/1.0/codelists.xml#MD_ClassificationCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
MD_ClassificationCode_confidential	confidential	available for someone who can be entrusted with information
MD_ClassificationCode_forOfficialUseOnly	forOfficialUseOnly	unclassified information that is to be used only for official purposes determined by the designating body
MD_ClassificationCode_limitedDistribution	limitedDistribution	desimination limited by designating body
MD_ClassificationCode_protected	protected	compromise of the information could cause damage
MD_ClassificationCode_restricted	restricted	not for general disclosure
MD_ClassificationCode_SBU	SBU	although unclassified, requires strict controls over its distribution
MD_ClassificationCode_secret	secret	kept or meant to be kept private, unknown, or hidden from all but a select group of people
MD_ClassificationCode_topSecret	topSecret	of the highest secrecy
MD_ClassificationCode_unclassified	unclassified	available for general disclosure

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MD_RestrictionCode

Limitation(s) placed upon the access or use of the data

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/mco/1.0/codelists.xml#MD_RestrictionCode

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
MD_RestrictionCode_confidential	confidential	not available to the public contains information that could be prejudicial to a commercial, industrial, or national interest
MD_RestrictionCode_copyright	copyright	exclusive right to the publication, production, or sale of the rights to a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work, or to the use of a commercial print or label, granted by law for a specified period of time to an author, composer, artist, distributor
MD_RestrictionCode_in-confidence	in-confidence	with trust
MD_RestrictionCode_intellectualPropertyRights	intellectualPropertyRights	rights to financial benefit from and control of distribution of non-tangible property that is a result of creativity
MD_RestrictionCode_licenceDistributor	licenceDistributor	formal permission required for a person or an entity to commercialize or distribute the resource
MD_RestrictionCode_licenceEndUser	licenceEndUser	formal permission required for a person or an entity to use the resource and that may differ from the person that orders or purchases it
MD_RestrictionCode_licenceUnrestricted	licenceUnrestricted	formal permission not required to use the resource
MD_RestrictionCode_license	license	formal permission to do something
MD_RestrictionCode_otherRestrictions	otherRestrictions	limitation not listed	applies to data is public and in the archive, but not distributed by the archive - add more info in free text field
MD_RestrictionCode_patent	patent	government has granted exclusive right to make, sell, use or license an invention or discovery
MD_RestrictionCode_patentPending	patentPending	produced or sold information awaiting a patent
MD_RestrictionCode_private	private	protects rights of individual or organisations from observation, intrusion, or attention of others
MD_RestrictionCode_restricted	restricted	withheld from general circulation or disclosure
MD_RestrictionCode_SBU	SBU	although unclassified, requires strict controls over its distribution.
MD_RestrictionCode_statutory	statutory	prescribed by law
MD_RestrictionCode_trademark	trademark	a name, symbol, or other device identifying a product, officially registered and legally restricted to the use of the owner or manufacturer
MD_RestrictionCode_unrestricted	unrestricted	no constraints exist

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MD_MetadataExtensionInformation Codelists

Codelists from the Metadata with Schema Extensions (mex) Namespace

MD_DatatypeCode

Datatype of element or entity

MD_ObligationCode

Obligation of the element or entity

SV_ServiceIdentification Codelists

Codelists from the Metadata for Services (srv) Namespace

SV_CouplingType

Class of information to which the referencing entity applies

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/srv/2.0/codelists.xml#SV_CouplingType

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
SV_CouplingType_loose	loose	service instance is loosely coupled with a data instance i.e. no MD_DataIdentification class has to be described
SV_CouplingType_mixed	mixed	service instance is mixed coupled with a data instance i.e. MD_DataIdentification describes the associated data instance and additionally the service instance might work with other external data instances
SV_CouplingType_tight	tight	service instance is tightly coupled with a data instance i.e. MD_DataIdentification class MUST be described

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SV_ParameterDirection

Indication if the parameter is an input to the service, an output or both

Code List: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/srv/2.0/codelists.xml#SV_ParameterDirection

Code Space: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115

Entry	Label	Description	Notes
SV_ParameterDirection_in	in	indication if the parameter is an input to the service, an output or both
SV_ParameterDirection_out	out	the parameter is an output parameter to the service instance
SV_ParameterDirection_inout	in/out	the parameter is both an input and output parameter to the service instance

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