Metadata

Metadata

Data (or information) about data. Metadata describes the structure and attributes of data, it may also include any license or copyright terms, origin of the data, cautions about the robustness of the data and perhaps suitability for different types of purpose.

For more information see:

• http://interim.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/archive/policy_documents_1_of_1/metadata/uk_gemini_metadata_standard/uk_gemini_metadata_standard_docs.aspx - UK GEMINI (Geo-spatial Metadata Interoperability Initiative) meta data standard.
• http://everything.explained.at/metadata - Metadata explained.