Metadata, or "data about data," provides information related to digital spatial data set. It typically describes the creator, content, quality, accuracy, format, age, condition, and other pertinent characteristics of a geospatial data set. The intent of metadata is to benefit the creators of the data, as well as the users. Proper knowledge of a digital geospatial dataset’s lineage is critical to generate accurate inferences and conclusions generated from GIS analyses.

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Furthermore, it allows for efficient querying of metadata servers enabling access to relevant geospatial data. OGRIP has deployed the Ohio Metadata Explorer to assist GIS users in accessing geospatial metadata and datasets that have been developed and maintained throughout the state of Ohio.

Federal Geographic Data Committee Metadata Link