A practical implementation for a data dictionary in an environment of diverse data sets
The need for a data dictionary database at the U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Data Center (EDC) was reinforced with the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) requirement for consistent field definitions of data sets residing at more than one archive center. The EDC requirement addresses the existence of multiple sets with identical field definitions using various naming conventions. The EDC is developing a data dictionary database to accomplish the following foals: to standardize field names for ease in software development; to facilitate querying and updating of the date; and to generate ad hoc reports. The structure of the EDC electronic data dictionary database supports different metadata systems as well as many different data sets. A series of reports is used to keep consistency among data sets and various metadata systems.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1993 |
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Title | A practical implementation for a data dictionary in an environment of diverse data sets |
Authors | Karla K. Sprenger, Dana M. Larsen |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Pecora 12 Symposium |
Index ID | 70113750 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |