Metadata Standard#

Overview#

Delta Enigma uses (Geo)DCAT as its primary metadata standard for describing research datasets. This choice ensures compatibility with European data initiatives while providing comprehensive coverage for our diverse data types.

Our Metadata Standard: (Geo)DCAT#

Why (Geo)DCAT?#

We chose (Geo)DCAT based on several key factors:

  • Growing adoption in European data spaces

  • Comprehensive field coverage

  • Reasonable implementation complexity

  • Strong interoperability with other platforms

Core Metadata Elements#

Required metadata elements include:

  • Title

  • Description

  • Keywords

  • Theme/Category

  • Publisher

  • Release Date

  • Update Frequency

  • Spatial Coverage

  • Temporal Coverage

  • License

  • Access Rights

  • Distribution Format

Creating Metadata Records#

Go to Add Metadata for more information

Additional Resources#