To meet this requirement all entities within our geologic map coverages can be linked to metadata via a reference identifier. Metadata To improve the quality of our developing spacial databases the DM lab now has a working metadata database design. All new digital releases or publications will have complete metedata available. Having good metadata included with a data set improves the quality of decision making of the GIS user by minimizing the misuse of highly interpretive data sets like geologic mapping. Does The DM lab is responsible for collecting new and existing geology in the state of Idaho in digital, topologically structured format suitable for GIS use.
New geology is published as paper and digital maps.
Existing geology is being compiled in 30 x 60 minute tiles, in a state-wide geology database. All entities include a metadata attribute tag.