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== UK GEMINI v2-2 Specification for Discovery Metadata for Geospatial Resources
include::./includes/attributes.asciidoc[]

Return
to{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1037-uk-gemini-standard-and-inspire-implementing-rules[GEMINI
Return to https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1037-uk-gemini-standard-and-inspire-implementing-rules[GEMINI
2.3 home page]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#Intro[Introduction]
:sectnums:
:sectnumlevels: 3

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#scope[1.
Scope]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#normative_ref[2.
Normative Reference]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#terms[3.
Terms and Definitions]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#requirements[4.
Requirements]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#4.1[4.1
Datasets and dataset series]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#4.2[4.2
Services]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#4.3[4.3
Element details]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#extended[5.
Extended metadata]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#5.1[5.1
Additional metadata elements]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1051-uk-gemini-v2-2-specification-for-discovery-metadata-for-geospatial-resources#5.2[5.2
Extension of code lists]

=== Foreword
== Foreword

UK GEMINI was originally produced in 2004 by collaboration between the
Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the (then) e-Government
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -86,10 +56,10 @@ Programme Metadata Working Group.

In 2018, changes were made that had been requested by various user
communities as well as the revised metadata technical guidance from
INSPIRE. {nbsp}This updated version is known as UK GEMINI2.3.
INSPIRE. This updated version is known as UK GEMINI2.3.

Further details of all these changes are
given{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/40-gemini/1055-uk-gemini-major-changes-since-1-0[here].
given link:1055-uk-gemini-major-changes-since-1-0[here].

A set of guidelines for metadata for geospatial datasets was originally
produced in 2006. The Guidelines were in three parts:
Expand All @@ -100,22 +70,18 @@ produced in 2006. The Guidelines were in three parts:

These Guidelines were intended for general use in the UK geographic
information environment, and particularly in support of the national
geospatial metadata service,{nbsp}_gigateway_. They were developed within the
geospatial metadata service, _gigateway_. They were developed within the
context of a national geospatial metadata service, and UK GEMINI. These
Guidelines have now been updated to incorporate the changes made in the
revised version of UK GEMINI, 2.3, and their content made available on
the AGI
website:{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1052-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-1[Introduction
to Metadata]; parts
of{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1049-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-2[Creating
metadata using GEMINI]; material in Part 2 which was specific to
particular elements has been moved to the element descriptions.
the AGI website: link:1052-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-1[Introduction to Metadata];
parts of link:1049-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-2[Creating metadata using GEMINI];
material in Part 2 which was specific to particular elements has been moved to the element descriptions.

This Standard is maintained by the AGI Standards Committee. Any feedback
on it should be sent
to{nbsp}mailto:[email protected][[email protected]]
on it should be sent to mailto:[email protected][[email protected]]

=== [#Intro]####Introduction
== Introduction

Geospatial data is data containing a locational element relative to the
Earth. Many datasets that at first sight do not appear to be geospatial
Expand All @@ -141,17 +107,16 @@ There are many metadata standards in existence. These have been produced
at different times by different bodies for different purposes. The main
one that is relevant to geospatial datasets is:

* **ISO 19115,{nbsp}**the International Standard which describes all aspects
* *ISO 19115*, the International Standard which describes all aspects
of geospatial metadata and provides a comprehensive set of metadata
elements that are widely used as the basis for geospatial metadata
services.

The{nbsp}https://inspire.ec.europa.eu/about-inspire/563[EU INSPIRE
Directive]{nbsp}[https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1047-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-3[7]]{nbsp}mandates
The https://inspire.ec.europa.eu/about-inspire/563[EU INSPIRE Directive] mandates
the collection of metadata for use in Europe. Implementing Rules define
the requirements for metadata for discovery purposes. These are based on
ISO 19115, and
outlined{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/40-gemini/1055-uk-gemini-major-changes-since-1-0[here].
outlined link:1055-uk-gemini-major-changes-since-1-0[here].

The aim of UK GEMINI is to provide a core set of metadata elements for
use in a UK geospatial metadata service, that are compatible with the
Expand All @@ -163,43 +128,38 @@ In this document the term ‘data resource’ is used, in preference to
‘dataset’. This is to allow UK GEMINI to be applied to resources in
addition to datasets, such as services supplying data.

=== [#scope]##{nbsp}1. Scope
== Scope

This Standard specifies a set of metadata elements for describing
geographic information resources. These resources may be datasets,
dataset series, services delivering geographic data, or any other
information resource with a geospatial content. This includes datasets
that relate to a limited geographic area
[https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1047-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-3[1]].
that relate to a limited geographic area.
The data resources may be graphical or textual (tabular or free text),
hardcopy or digital.

The metadata elements are intended for use in a metadata service for
discovering what data resources exist. The elements include the
mandatory core set defined in ISO 19115 Geographic information –
Metadata, and comply with
the{nbsp}https://inspire.ec.europa.eu/metadata/6541[INSPIRE Implementing
Rules for
Metadata]{nbsp}[https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1047-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-3[7]].
mandatory core set defined in ISO 19115 Geographic information – Metadata,
and comply with the https://inspire.ec.europa.eu/metadata/6541[INSPIRE Implementing Rules for Metadata].
In any implementation or community, it is likely that additional
metadata elements will be included for other purposes, such as data
management, and a method for specifying such elements is defined. The UK
specific guidance is designed to ensure that the metadata records work
correctly with the national
catalogue,{nbsp}https://data.gov.uk/[https://data.gov.uk]
catalogue, https://data.gov.uk/[https://data.gov.uk]

Guidance on transferring metadata records to the national catalogue are
given
at{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1054-operational-guide[Operational
Guide].
at link:1054-operational-guide[Operational Guide].

This Standard is applicable to data creators, data owners, data
publishers and suppliers of metadata services. Although it is primarily
designed for data resources held within the UK on a national basis, by
following the principles and structures of ISO 19115, it is also
applicable within an organisation, user community or nation.

=== [#normative_ref]##{nbsp}2. Normative References
== Normative References

The following referenced documents are indispensable to the application
of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
Expand All @@ -222,20 +182,19 @@ ISO 19119:2005 Geographic information – Services
https://inspire.ec.europa.eu/Technical-Guidelines2/Metadata/6541[The
INSPIRE Metadata Technical Guidance], v2.0.1, published 2017-03-02

=== [#terms]##{nbsp}3. Terms and Definitions
== Terms and Definitions

See the{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1056-glossary[Glossary].
See the link:1056-glossary[Glossary].

=== [#requirements]##{nbsp}4. Requirements
== Requirements

==== *_[#4.1]####4.1 Datasets and dataset series_*
=== Datasets and dataset series

UK GEMINI specifies a set of metadata elements for use when describing
geographic information resources.

The metadata elements are listed in
the{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/40-gemini/1055-uk-gemini-major-changes-since-1-0[summary
table], which shows the metadata element names, their GEMINI element id
the link:1250-element-summary[summary table], which shows the metadata element names, their GEMINI element id
(consistent with element numbers in previous versions of GEMINI), the
obligation (whether their inclusion is mandatory, optional or
conditional, and the number of possible occurrences of the element
Expand All @@ -250,10 +209,9 @@ by an organisation.
For metadata to conform to this Standard, it is necessary that all
mandatory elements are provided, and that all conditional elements are
provided when the stated condition is met. Optional elements should be
provided where they are applicable. A checklist for conformity is
given{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1040-checklist-for-conformity2[here].
provided where they are applicable.

==== {nbsp}*_[#4.2]####4.2 Services_*
=== Services

The INSPIRE Implementing Rules apply not only to datasets and datasets
series, but also to (data) services. These are external applications
Expand All @@ -267,78 +225,73 @@ Note that services are not described in ISO 19115, but in ISO 19119
of approach regarding the way that metadata is recorded for services.
Some of the other metadata elements may not apply to particular types of
service. The UK GEMINI metadata elements for services are identified in
the{nbsp}https://www.agi.org.uk/40-gemini/1055-uk-gemini-major-changes-since-1-0[summary
table].
the link:1250-element-summary[summary table].

==== *_[#4.3]####4.3 Element details_*
=== Element details

Details of the metadata elements are given in :

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1062-gemini-datasets-and-data-series[GEMINI
- Datasets and dataset series]
link:datasets.html[GEMINI - Datasets and dataset series]

https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1063-gemini-services[GEMINI -
Services]
link:services.html[GEMINI - Services]

Each element listed{nbsp}separately, with the following information:
Each element listed separately, with the following information:

-{nbsp}*Metadata element name*{nbsp}– the name of the UK GEMINI element;
-*Metadata element name* – the name of the UK GEMINI element;

-{nbsp}*UK GEMINI id{nbsp}*– the identifier of the UK GEMINI element; note: these
- *UK GEMINI id* – the identifier of the UK GEMINI element; note: these
do not change between versions of GEMINI; ids of deleted elements are
not re-used.

-{nbsp}*Definition*{nbsp}– the formal definition of the element;
- *Definition* – the formal definition of the element;

-{nbsp}*Purpose and meaning*{nbsp}- an explanation of what the element is, and why
- *Purpose and meaning* - an explanation of what the element is, and why
it is required

-{nbsp}*Obligation*{nbsp}– whether the element is mandatory, optional or
- *Obligation* – whether the element is mandatory, optional or
conditional (where the element must be supplied when stated conditions
apply);

-{nbsp}*Occurrence*{nbsp}– whether the element is single-valued or can have
- *Occurrence* – whether the element is single-valued or can have
multiple values;

-{nbsp}*Data type*{nbsp}– the form of the entry, whether it is a character string
- *Data type* – the form of the entry, whether it is a character string
(CharacterString), real number (real), integer, code or other class.
Where the data type is another class, it is described as a set of
sub-elements. Examples are Distributor and Vertical extent;

-{nbsp}*Domain*{nbsp}– the allowable set of values;
- *Domain* – the allowable set of values;

-{nbsp}*Guidance*{nbsp}– advice on how to complete the entry
[https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1047-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-3[2]];
- *Guidance* – advice on how to complete the entry

-{nbsp}*Comment*{nbsp}– other other information of relevance;
- *Comment* – other other information of relevance;

-{nbsp}*Examples*
- *Examples*

-**{nbsp}Corresponding element in{nbsp}**INSPIRE Metadata, ISO 19115:2003, ISO
- Corresponding element** in INSPIRE Metadata, ISO 19115:2003, ISO
19139:2007

-{nbsp}*Change history*{nbsp}– how the element has changed from v1.0 of the
- *Change history* – how the element has changed from v1.0 of the
Standard;

-*{nbsp}Encoding guidelines & example*{nbsp}- how to create an XML instance of
- *Encoding guidelines & example* - how to create an XML instance of
this element

-{nbsp}*Errors observed*{nbsp}- observations on errors noted with each element
- *Errors observed* - observations on errors noted with each element

=== [#extended]##{nbsp}5. Extended metadata
== Extended metadata

==== *_[#5.1]####5.1 Additional metadata elements_*
=== Additional metadata elements

In many organisations, there is a need to record additional items of
metadata to meet specific local requirements. This may be to incorporate
particular characteristics of the data resources, or for particular
applications. Additional metadata elements may be included in a metadata
implementation. These elements should be taken from ISO 19115
[https://www.agi.org.uk/gemini/40-gemini/1047-metadata-guidelines-for-geospatial-data-resources-part-3[18]],
implementation. These elements should be taken from ISO 19115,
which includes a comprehensive collection of metadata elements for
geographic information, and also allows for further extensions.

==== *_[#5.2]####5.2 Extension of code lists_*
=== Extension of code lists

Several metadata elements specified in UK GEMINI use enumerated code
lists. These are pre-defined sets of values identified by codes. They
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -369,8 +322,5 @@ the purposes of INSPIRE.*

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