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Metadata specification for Water Bodies feature class

Metadata
Identification
Description
Title: Title should include theme and location.
RIVERS; D\CENTRAL GOVERNMENT\00_BM\04_WATER
BODIES\GIS\Rivers\Merged Rivers.
File name: The name of the file.
River.
Custodian: The organisation responsible for having created the data and has
the responsibility to maintain and update.
N/A
Abstract: A short description or summary of the contents of the data,
including the original data source. Preferably also an explanation
of why the data was created.
The shapefile is a geometrical polygon feature that shows rivers in
the Republic of Rwanda.
Theme, Common-use word or phrase used to describe the subject of the
Keywords: data set.
Environment, rivers.
Metadata
Reference
Contact Details about the person who has created the metadata; name of
Information: Individual and Organization, email address, the role in the
Organization.
Name: Umuraza Angeline,
Organization: Swedesurvey
E-mail address: angeloa33@yahoo.fr
Role: GIS Technician
Date: The date when the metadata was created.
October, 2010.
Data Quality
Information
Date of Insert the date when the dataset was prepared.
Capture: N/A

Positional Assessment of the expected error or range of error, of the data

Accuracy: objects location. Described as the difference (in meters) between
measured quantities and true positions (horizontal and vertical
when applicable). Method to assess depends on data type, e.g.,
RMS for image and grid data, GPS techniques. If accuracy cannot
be precisely determined, an intuitive accuracy based on
experience may be acceptable.
This has to be certified by the Custodian; especially since the
project’s analysis on positional accuracy of the data shows that it
is accurate.
Attribute Assessment of values or attributes assigned to features in the
Accuracy: data in relation to the reality. Attribute accuracy can be described
as percentage of correct or incorrect values of attributes. Usually
based on a sample of the data (through field checks or through
comparing to separate data source).
This has to be certified by the Custodian; especially since the
project’s analysis on attribute accuracy of the data shows that it is

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accurate.
Logical A statement whether data has been checked and corrected for
Consistency: topological errors, i.e. logical relationship between features of the
data. For example, duplicate lines, labelling, enclosed polygon and
boundaries. Logical consistency does not apply to raster data.
This has to be certified by the Custodian; especially since the
project’s analysis on logical consistency of the data shows that it is
accurate.
Completeness: An assessment of the completeness to identify gaps in the data.
Description may include spatial data coverage, attribute data
coverage.
The shapefile present 5 hierarchies or types of rivers. The
attributes file is not complete. There is some river name missing.
Currentness: Refers to the original data source, e.g. date when an aerial
photography was taken or publication date of a map or when a
field survey was conducted to capture the features.
N/A
Lineage: Information about the sources of data used to construct the data
set and steps used to process the data. For each processing step
provide (where possible) the following: source data name, source
data scale, source data date, description of processing step
performed.
N/A
User Scales, etc.
Constraints: Positional accuracy acceptable for maps of scale ≤ 1:50,000.

Data
Organisation
Information
Data Format Format in which the data reside, e.g. Personal Geodatabase,
Name: Shapefile, dBase, Excel, etc.
Shapefile.
Spatial Object Description of the types of geographic features and their
Type: representation, e.g. Raster, Vector (point, line, polygon).
The spatial data is in vector form and re-presented as a polyline
feature.

Data Reference
Information
Coordinate The scheme used for coordinates, e.g. Transverse Mercator, Lo27.
System: Transverse Mercator

Datum: The datum used in the coordinate system, e.g. Cape or Hart 94.
WGS_1984.

Distance Units: The horizontal distance units, i.e., meters.

Meters.

Language The language used in the Dataset; English, French, Kinyarwanda

or combined.
English, French.
Entity and A summary of the information contained within the data set,
Attribute reference must be made to the NLC data dictionary.
Information:

Contact

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Information
Contact Person: A person who can receive inquiries regarding the contents and
distribution of the data.
In the ideal situation, it will be the same individual as stated under
“contact information” under “Metadata Reference”.
N/A
Office: N/A

Address: N/A

Phone: N/A

E-mail Address: N/A

Transfer Format The name of the format(s) in which the distributor will make the
Name data available. The user may list as many formats as desired.
and/or Lineage: Shapefiles, geopdf, jpg, xls, dbf.

Metadata
Identification
Description
Title: Title should include theme and location.
LAKES; D\CENTRAL GOVERNMENT\00_BM\04_WATER
BODIES\GIS\Lake.
File name: The name of the file.
lacs_rw92_dissolv_shp
Custodian: The organisation responsible for having created the data and has
the responsibility to maintain and update.
N/A
Abstract: A short description or summary of the contents of the data,
including the original data source. Preferably also an explanation
of why the data was created.
The shapefile is a geometrical Polygon feature that shows lakes in
the Republic of Rwanda.
Theme, Common-use word or phrase used to describe the subject of the
Keywords: data set.
Environment, Water Bodies, Lakes.
Metadata
Reference
Contact Details about the person who has created the metadata; name of
Information: Individual and Organization, email address, the role in the
Organization.
Name: Umuraza Angeline,
Organization: Swedesurvey
E-mail address:angeloa33@yahoo.fr
Role: GIS Technician
Date: The date when the metadata was created.
October, 2010.
Data Quality
Information
Date of Insert the date when the dataset was prepared.
Capture: N/A

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Positional Assessment of the expected error or range of error, of the data

Accuracy: objects location. Described as the difference (in meters) between
measured quantities and true positions (horizontal and vertical
when applicable). Method to assess depends on data type, e.g.,
RMS for image and grid data, GPS techniques. If accuracy cannot
be precisely determined, an intuitive accuracy based on
experience may be acceptable.
This has to be certified by the Custodian; especially since the
project’s analysis on positional accuracy of the data shows that it
is accurate.
Attribute Assessment of values or attributes assigned to features in the
Accuracy: data in relation to the reality. Attribute accuracy can be described
as percentage of correct or incorrect values of attributes. Usually
based on a sample of the data (through field checks or through
comparing to separate data source).
The dataset does not have an active attribute table.
Logical A statement whether data has been checked and corrected for
Consistency: topological errors, i.e. logical relationship between features of the
data. For example, duplicate lines, labelling, enclosed polygon and
boundaries. Logical consistency does not apply to raster data.
This has to be certified by the Custodian; especially since the
project’s analysis on logical consistency of the data shows that it is
accurate.
Completeness: An assessment of the completeness to identify gaps in the data.
Description may include spatial data coverage, attribute data
coverage.
The shape file is complete but it has got not attribute data eg
names of lakes.
Currentness: Refers to the original data source, e.g. date when an aerial
photography was taken or publication date of a map or when a
field survey was conducted to capture the features.
N/A
Lineage: Information about the sources of data used to construct the data
set and steps used to process the data. For each processing step
provide (where possible) the following: source data name, source
data scale, source data date, description of processing step
performed.
N/A
User Scales, etc.
Constraints: Positional accuracy acceptable for maps of scale ≤ 1:50,000.

Data
Organisation
Information
Data Format Format in which the data reside, e.g. Personal Geodatabase,
Name: Shapefile, dBase, Excel, etc.
Shapefile.
Spatial Object Description of the types of geographic features and their
Type: representation, e.g. Raster, Vector (point, line, polygon).
The spatial data is in vector form and re-presented as a polygon
feature.

Data Reference
Information
Coordinate The scheme used for coordinates, e.g. Transverse Mercator, Lo27.
System: Transverse Mercator

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Datum: The datum used in the coordinate system, e.g. Cape or Hart 94.
WGS_1984.

Distance Units: The horizontal distance units, i.e., meters.

Meters.

Language The language used in the Dataset; English, French, Kinyarwanda

or combined.
English.
Entity and A summary of the information contained within the data set,
Attribute reference must be made to the NLC data dictionary.
Information:

Contact
Information
Contact Person: A person who can receive inquiries regarding the contents and
distribution of the data.
In the ideal situation, it will be the same individual as stated under
“contact information” under “Metadata Reference”.
N/A
Office: N/A

Address: N/A

Phone: N/A

E-mail Address: N/A

Transfer Format The name of the format(s) in which the distributor will make the
Name data available. The user may list as many formats as desired.
and/or Lineage: Shapefiles, geopdf, jpg, xls, dbf.

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Metadata
Identification
Description
Title: Title should include theme and location.
WETLANDS; D\CENTRAL GOVERNMENT\00_BM\04_WATER
BODIES\GIS\Wetlands.
File name: The name of the file.
wetlands_88_rw92
Custodian: The organisation responsible for having created the data and has
the responsibility to maintain and update.
REMA / CGIS-NUR.
Abstract: A short description or summary of the contents of the data,
including the original data source. Preferably also an explanation
of why the data was created.
The shapefile is a geometrical Polygon feature that shows the
distribution of wetlands in Rwanda in 2005.
Theme, Common-use word or phrase used to describe the subject of the
Keywords: data set.
Environment, wetland, marsh, swamp.
Metadata
Reference
Contact Details about the person who has created the metadata; name of
Information: Individual and Organization, email address, the role in the
Organization.
Name: Umuraza Angeline,
Organization: Swedesurvey
E-mail address:angeloa33@yahoo.fr
Role: GIS Technician
Date: The date when the metadata was created.
October, 2010.
Data Quality
Information
Date of Insert the date when the dataset was prepared.
Capture: Publication date: 2005.

Positional Assessment of the expected error or range of error, of the data

Accuracy: objects location. Described as the difference (in meters) between
measured quantities and true positions (horizontal and vertical
when applicable). Method to assess depends on data type, e.g.,
RMS for image and grid data, GPS techniques. If accuracy cannot
be precisely determined, an intuitive accuracy based on
experience may be acceptable.
This need to be crosschecked with REMA.
Attribute Assessment of values or attributes assigned to features in the
Accuracy: data in relation to the reality. Attribute accuracy can be described
as percentage of correct or incorrect values of attributes. Usually
based on a sample of the data (through field checks or through
comparing to separate data source).
This need to be crosschecked with REMA.
Logical A statement whether data has been checked and corrected for
Consistency: topological errors, i.e. logical relationship between features of the
data. For example, duplicate lines, labelling, enclosed polygon and
boundaries. Logical consistency does not apply to raster data.
This need to be crosschecked with REMA.

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Completeness: An assessment of the completeness to identify gaps in the data.

Description may include spatial data coverage, attribute data
coverage.
This need to be crosschecked with REMA.
Currentness: Refers to the original data source, e.g. date when an aerial
photography was taken or publication date of a map or when a
field survey was conducted to capture the features.
N/A
Lineage: Information about the sources of data used to construct the data
set and steps used to process the data. For each processing step
provide (where possible) the following: source data name, source
data scale, source data date, description of processing step
performed.
N/A
User Scales, etc.
Constraints: Positional accuracy acceptable for maps of scale ≤ 1:50,000.

Data
Organisation
Information
Data Format Format in which the data reside, e.g. Personal Geodatabase,
Name: Shapefile, dBase, Excel, etc.
Shapefile.
Spatial Object Description of the types of geographic features and their
Type: representation, e.g. Raster, Vector (point, line, polygon).
The spatial data is in vector form and re-presented as a polygon
feature.

Data Reference
Information
Coordinate The scheme used for coordinates, e.g. Transverse Mercator, Lo27.
System: Transverse Mercator

Datum: The datum used in the coordinate system, e.g. Cape or Hart 94.
Arc_1960

Distance Units: The horizontal distance units, i.e., meters.

Meters.

Language The language used in the Dataset; English, French, Kinyarwanda

or combined.
English, French
Entity and A summary of the information contained within the data set,
Attribute reference must be made to the NLC data dictionary.
Information:

Contact
Information
Contact Person: A person who can receive inquiries regarding the contents and
distribution of the data.
In the ideal situation, it will be the same individual as stated under
“contact information” under “Metadata Reference”.
REMA / CGIS-NUR.

Office: N/A

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Address: N/A

Phone: N/A

E-mail Address: Info@cgisnur.org

Transfer Format The name of the format(s) in which the distributor will make the
Name data available. The user may list as many formats as desired.
and/or Lineage: Shapefiles, geopdf, jpg, xls, dbf.

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