[OSGeo-Discuss] ISO 19115

[Alex Mandel]

Landon Blake wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good English language tutorial or article on the
> metadata standard formalized as ISO 19115? I'm particularly interested
> in how if relates to the former FGDC metadata standard used in the
> United States, and the differences between the two standards.
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> The FGDC metadata standard had some great documentation and tutorials.
> I've found far less supplemental material for ISO 19115, but maybe I'm
> not looking in the correct place. I worry this type of documentation
> might not materialize since we are dealing with an ISO spec.
> 
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> Any suggestions? 
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> Thanks,
>  
> Landon
>

I'll have to double check with my colleagues but I believe the ISO 19115
North American Profile should be coming out from the FGDC soon if not
already. It should have information about transitioning from the
previous FGDC standard, I hope.

Alex