What is GeoNetwork? GeoNetwork is a data cataloguing application:
- to manage spatially referenced resources.
- It provides powerful metadata editing and search functions as well as an interactive web map viewer.
- It allocates a unique identifier to each metadata record that can be used to search/reference it in other MAPS systems.
- provides an easy-to-use web interface to search geospatial data across multiple catalogues
- All types of data, i.e., maps or even non-geographic datasets can be described in the catalogue
- The metadata is captured using ISO19115/119/110 standards ensuring interoperability with other platforms.
- Based on user profiles (e.g., reviewer, editor), a dashboard provides easy access to their information and tasks.
- Online editing of metadata is based on a powerful template system and directories of information (e.g., contacts, thesaurus).
- The editor provides uploading of data, graphics, documents, pdf files and any other content type.
- It is currently used in numerous Spatial Data Infrastructure initiatives across the world e.g., FAO Map Catalogue
MAPS GeoNetwork deliverables are:
- To Keep an up-to-date metadata record of each data resource used in the MAPS tool.
- To detail all data processing methods that were used to process MAPS data
- Where permissible, to share the resource/resource location to facilitate ease of access for our users.
MAPS GitHub metadata sign-off approach
- Open an issue using the signoff template with the sihnoff checklist
- Each metadata record will be created as one issue quoting the GeoNetwork unique identifier.
- The issue assigned to @dzvoti who manages this project