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Spatial Data Directories Victorian Spatial Data Directory The Victorian Spatial Data Directory (VSDD) contains metadata that describes datasets that originate in or may be of use in Victoria. It includes both current and archieved data. Contribution and maintenance of entries is undertaken by the custodian. Data is described according to the ANZLIC Metadata Standard. The VSDD describes over 530 datasets and may be searched according to: Category Datasets are grouped by ANZLIC search words. Custodian Datasets are grouped by Custodian. Australian Spatial Data Directory The Victorian Spatial Data Directory is a node of the Australian Spatial Data Directory (ASDD), a national initiative supported by all governments under the auspices of the Australia New Zealand Land Information Council (ANZLIC). The ASDD enables a user to simultaneously search spatial directories maintained by Commonwealth agencies, States and Territories, and commercial organisations. A key objective of the ANZLIC strategic plan is to promote the development of the Australian Spatial Data Infrastructure (ASDI) which will improve access to and availability of nationally consistent spatial datasets. The ASDD is an essential component of the ASDI and incorporate information about datasets (metadata) from all jurisdictions. The technology being used for the ASDD is the Z39.50 search and retrieval protocol which when combined with the World Wide Web provides a simple method of searching, discovery and retrieval of spatial data. For further information, visit ERIN's Technical Documentation site. This technology means metadata is maintained at the custodian's node or at a node that has a strong business relationship with the custodian. Thus the resultant spatial directory, as it is maintained at one or several sites, should be current. The directory, providing Z39.50 technology is used, is freely available and able to be accessed across different platforms, disciplines and from around the world. In practice there could be several directory interfaces available at a number of web sites around Australia, all linking to a larger number of coordinated directories. These directory interfaces could be identical or be modified to meet particular industry needs (eg. the marine environment). Other Directories Corporate Geospatial Data Library (DPI/DSE) The Department of Primary Industries and Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria - Corporate Geospatial Data Library contains over 130 significant datasets that support natural resource planning and management in Victoria. Data is usually maintained in ESRI ARC/INFO format and is supported by extensive documentation. US Federal Geographic Data Committee - Clearinghouse The FGDC is a peak US Government Agency. This document was last reviewed on 26/08/2005.
© 2007 by the State of Victoria
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