Glossary

Learning all the ins and outs of the jargon associated with the field of data asset management can feel like learning another language. This non-exhaustive glossary is an important resource to guide you through the ever-changing field of data asset management.

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Geodata Synonyms: geographical data
 According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], geodata are spatially referenced data that describe the extent and properties of given areas and objects at a given time; in particular, the position, nature, use and legal status of these elements.
A geodata is a dataset that systematically contains a geographical dimension.
Geodata model According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], a geodata model is a representation of reality that determines the structure and content of geodata independently of any computer system.
Geodata service According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], a geodata service is a networkable application that simplifies the use of geodata through computerised services that provide access to it in a structured form.
Geodata warehouse A geodata warehouse is a data warehouse containing all the geodata of an organisation, regardless of the field of activity.
Geographical data Geographical data is data with spatial reference.
Geographical information Geographic information is spatially referenced information.
Geographical information system A geographical information system is an organization-wide information system designed to collect, store, process, analyse, manage and present all types of spatially referenced data.
Geoinformation Synonyms: geographical information
 According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], geoinformation is spatially referenced information acquired by linking geodata.
Geoinformation is distinguished from information by the fact that it contains one or more geographical dimensions.
Geopresentation model

According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], a georepresentation model is a definition of graphical representations for the visualization of geodata, for example in the form of maps or plans.
Geoproduct A geoproduct is a spatially referenced information product such as a geodata or geoinformation.
Geospatial metadata According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], geospatial metadata are formal descriptions of the characteristics of geodata, such as their origin, content, structure, validity, currency or accuracy, the rights of use attached to them, the possibilities of accessing them or the methods for processing them.
A geospatial metadata differs from a metadata in that it describes a geodata.
Geospatial reference data According to the Swiss Geoinformation Act [RS 510.62], geospatial reference are official geodata that serve as the geometric basis for other geodata. Geospatial reference data are reference data whose spatial reference is used to characterise other datasets.