Reinterpretable representation of information in a formalised manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing.

Operations that are required to encode data in a computer readable digital form (e.g., digitizing, scanning).

Result of the specification of a specific type of terminological data.
 

The translation of data from one storage format or media to another for the purpose of transferring it from one GIS to another. It is also the process of transforming maps from manual to digital form

A collection of descriptions of the data objects or items in a data model for the benefit of programmers and others who need to refer to them.

Individual items, features or components in a GIS database. Examples are streets,poles, transformers, zoning district, etc.

Individual items, features or components in a GIS database. Examples are streets,poles, transformers, zoning district, etc.

Converting data to machine-readable format

Converting data to machine-readable format

[data structure] The two main GIS data models are rasters (grids) and vectors. Rasters are sets of pixels with a specific cell size. Vectors represent points, lines and polygons.

A specific packaging of geospatial information provided by a data or software producer, also known as a feature collection, image, or coverage.

An approved model of what data should be recorded, how data should be recorded, and how data should be supported by a system in order to retain its full meaning. A standard should be a well defined set of properties or specifications for measuring acceptability, quality, and accuracy for a specific type of data which is accepted as correct by custom, consent, or authority that facilitates the creation, use, or dissemination of such data

On-line or off-line repository of data sets.