# Codelist Catalog

This report describes the ISO TC211 codelist catalogs, the codelists they contain, and the values and definitions of the codes.

Please contact Ted Habermann if you have questions or suggestions.

## Catalog

Name: Codelists from the Metadata for Resource Identification (mri) Namespace
Scope: Codelists from the Metadata for Resource Identification (mri) Namespace
Field of application: ISO TC211 Metadata Standards
Version: 0.1
Date: 2017-09-10
Number of CodeLists: 4
Number of items: 60

## Codelists

## DS_AssociationTypeCode :

Description: justification for the correlation of two resources
CodeSpace: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/mri/1.0
Number of items: 9

Entry | Definition
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crossReference | reference from one resource to another
largerWorkCitation | reference to a master resource of which this one is a part
partOfSeamlessDatabase | part of same structured set of data held in a computer
stereoMate | part of a set of imagery that when used together, provides three-dimensional images
isComposedOf | reference to resources that are parts of this resource
collectiveTitle | common title for a collection of resources. NOTE: title identifies elements of a series collectively, combined with information about what volumes are available at the source cite
series | associated through a common heritage such as produced to a common product specification
dependency | associated through a dependency
revisionOf | resource is a revision of associated resource

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## DS_InitiativeTypeCode :

Description: type of aggregation activity in which resources are related
CodeSpace: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/mri/1.0
Number of items: 15

Entry | Definition
--- | ---
campaign | series of organized planned actions
collection | accumulation of resources assembled for a specific purpose
exercise | specific performance of a function or group of functions
experiment | process designed to find if something is effective or valid
investigation | search or systematic inquiry
mission | specific operation of a data collection system
sensor | device or piece of equipment which detects or records
operation | action that is part of a series of actions
platform | vehicle or other support base that holds a sensor
process | method of doing something involving a number of steps
program | specific planned activity
project | organized undertaking, research, or development
study | examination or investigation
task | piece of work
trial | process of testing to discover or demonstrate something

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## MD_KeywordTypeCode :

Description: methods used to group similar keywords
CodeSpace: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/mri/1.0
Number of items: 15

Entry | Definition
--- | ---
discipline | keyword identifies a branch of instruction or specialized learning
place | keyword identifies a location
stratum | keyword identifies the layer(s) of any deposited substance or levels within an ordered system
temporal | keyword identifies a time period related to the resource
theme | keyword identifies a particular subject or topic
dataCentre | keyword identifies a repository or archive that manages and distributes data
featureType | keyword identifies a resource containing or about a collection of feature instances with common characteristics
instrument | keyword identifies a device used to measure or compare physical properties
platform | keyword identifies a structure upon which an instrument is mounted
process | keyword identifies a series of actions or natural occurrences
project | keyword identifies an endeavour undertaken to create or modify a product or service
service | keyword identifies an activity carried out by one party for the benefit of another
product | keyword identifies a type of product
subTopicCategory | refinement of a topic category for the purpose of geographic data classification
taxon | keyword identifies a taxonomy of the resource

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## MD_TopicCategoryCode :

Description: high-level geographic data thematic classification to assist in the grouping and search of available geographic data sets. Can be used to group keywords as well. Listed examples are not exhaustive. NOTE: It is understood there are overlaps between general categories and the user is encouraged to select the one most appropriate.
CodeSpace: http://standards.iso.org/iso/19115/-3/mri/1.0
Number of items: 21

Entry | Definition
--- | ---
farming | rearing of animals and/or cultivation of plants. Examples: agriculture, irrigation, aquaculture, plantations, herding, pests and diseases affecting crops and livestock
biota | flora and/or fauna in natural environment. Examples: wildlife, vegetation, biological sciences, ecology, wilderness, sealife, wetlands, habitat
boundaries | legal land descriptions, maritime boundaries. Examples: political and administrative boundaries, territorial seas, EEZ, port security zones
climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere | processes and phenomena of the atmosphere. Examples: cloud cover, weather, climate, atmospheric conditions, climate change, precipitation
economy | economic activities, conditions and employment. Examples: production, labour, revenue, commerce, industry, tourism and ecotourism, forestry, fisheries, commercial or subsistence hunting, exploration and exploitation of resources such as minerals, oil and gas
elevation | height above or below a vertical datum. Examples: altitude, bathymetry, digital elevation models, slope, derived products
environment | environmental resources, protection and conservation. Examples: environmental pollution, waste storage and treatment, environmental impact assessment, monitoring environmental risk, nature reserves, landscape
geoscientificInformation | information pertaining to earth sciences. Examples: geophysical features and processes, geology, minerals, sciences dealing with the composition, structure and origin of the earth's rocks, risks of earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, gravity information, soils, permafrost, hydrogeology, erosion
health | health, health services, human ecology, and safety. Examples: disease and illness, factors affecting health, hygiene, substance abuse, mental and physical health, health services
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover | base maps. Examples: land cover, topographic maps, imagery, unclassified images, annotations
intelligenceMilitary | military bases, structures, activities. Examples: barracks, training grounds, military transportation, information collection
inlandWaters | inland water features, drainage systems and their characteristics. Examples: rivers and glaciers, salt lakes, water utilization plans, dams, currents, floods, water quality, hydrologic information
location | positional information and services. Examples: addresses, geodetic networks, control points, postal zones and services, place names
oceans | features and characteristics of salt water bodies (excluding inland waters) Examples: tides, tsunamis, coastal information, reefs
planningCadastre | information used for appropriate actions for future use of the land. Examples: land use maps, zoning maps, cadastral surveys, land ownership
society | characteristics of society and cultures. Examples: settlements, anthropology, archaeology, education, traditional beliefs, manners and customs, demographic data, recreational areas and activities, social impact assessments, crime and justice, census information
structure | man-made construction. Examples: buildings, museums, churches, factories, housing, monuments, shops, towers
transportation | means and aids for conveying persons and/or goods. Examples: roads, airports/airstrips, shipping routes, tunnels, nautical charts, vehicle or vessel location, aeronautical charts, railways
utilitiesCommunication | energy, water and waste systems and communications infrastructure and services. Examples: hydroelectricity, geothermal, solar and nuclear sources of energy, water purification and distribution, sewage collection and disposal, electricity and gas distribution, data communication, telecommunication, radio, communication networks
extraTerrestrial | region more than 100 km above the surface of the Earth
disaster | Information related to disasters. Examples: site of the disaster, evacuation zone, disaster-prevention facility, disaster relief activities

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