Metadata
Definition:
Metadata are information about data. They are used to help someone locate and understand data. Metadata records contain information that characterize data by explaining the who, what, when, where, why, and how of all facets of that data.
General Metadata Information
Why Is Metadata Important?
Metadata Examples
How To Create A Metadata Record
DISL Metadata Protocol
Frequently Asked Questions
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Metadata Archive
For more information concerning metadata creation at DISL, please contact
Rachel Nowlin
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This project has been possible thanks to a grant from the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC).
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