Definitions
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Catalogue
collection of items or an electronic or paper document that contains information about the collection of items [ISO 10303-227:2005, definition 3.3.10]
Dataset
identifiable collection of data [ISO 19115-1:2014]
Dataset series
collection of datasets sharing common characteristics [ISO 19115-1:2014]
Metadata
information about a resource [ISO 19115-1:2014]
Metadata Set
set of metadata elements grouping elements covering the different aspects of the resources
Profile
set of one or more base standards or subsets of base standards, and, where applicable, the identification of chosen clauses, classes, options and parameters of those base standards, that are necessary for accomplishing a particular function [ISO 19106]
Resource
identifiable asset or means that fulfils a requirement [ISO 19115-1:2014]
EXAMPLE Dataset, dataset series, service, document, initiative, software, person or organization.
Service
distinct part of the functionality that is provided by an entity through interfaces [adapted from ISO/IEC TR 14252]
Tile
spatial subset of geographic data [ISO 19115:2003]
Note: spatio-temporal tiles could be found, for example for METOC use cases.
