Data and Metadata in Science Informing Decision

Anna Deptuch-Stapf, Sule Alp
Environment Canada
Contact: anna.deptuch-Stapf@ec.gc.ca


In the new era of data and information management, the poster discusses the importance of the presence of metadata in research and scientific investigations.

Examples of data interoperability, exchange and discovery of data will be given in the context of the metadata standards. Standards such as ISO 19115NAP, FGDC, SWE-SensorML and O&M, Dublin Core are referenced.