Welcome to the DSG Metadata Entry Tool (MET) Update Page.

Metadata is 'data about data' (a library card about a library book). It's the same kind of information you find in a Word or Excel document under 'File - Properties' such as creation date, creator/author, update info and much more. NSIMS searches the metadata files associated with our spatial information just as Google or Lookle search the metadata provided for web pages. The spatial metadata should conform to the international metadata standard ISO 19115. For more information please check out the DSG SDMP Sections for Spatial Metadata Specifications.

Background

The Defence Support Group (DSG), Department of Defence have developed a tool to facilitate the creation, viewing and editing of metadata records for spatial information.   This will be used by people working both within or external to DSG.

The MET will support the implementation of the National Spatial Information Management System (NSIMS). NSIMS will support the use of spatial data in approved data formats for the planning, development and delivery of a range of DSG and Defence activities including capital infrastructure works, the maintenance and operation of Defence properties, the provision of Garrison Support Services and management of natural and heritage assets (waterways, vegetation, flora, fauna that resides on Defence owned land or are impacted by Defence activities on non-Defence owned land).

The users of the MET would be members of a data maintenance group which may be working within or external to DSG. The MET can be downloaded and installed on a PC for use as required. The user will be able to use the MET to create and edit metadata stored on storage areas within its organisation.

Downloads

Please click the link below for the MET Installation and Getting Started Guide.

<MET Installation and Getting Started Guide>

The MET is a standalone desktop application that that will connect to the Defence Information Environment (DIE) when it tests for MET components requiring updates. If the MET is installed on a PC external to the DRN the MET will access the notification file via the internet (i.e. assuming the MET has access to the internet). 

Click the link below to Download the latest version of the MET (for non-DRN installation only).

(NOTE for DRN use: DO NOT use this install for DRN installation - You need to log a job with the DRN HelpDesk instead)

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MET Reference Updates

DSG provides regular reference data updates to MET Users so that datasets can be correctly linked to the current estate and project numbers. Click the appropriate links below to down load the latest update of reference data.
 
<DEMS Project ID’s>
<Estate Place ID’s>
<Theme keywords>
<Coordinate Reference System’s list>
<User Tips file>

DSG Provides the following sample Metadata to provide guidance for expected content:

<Sample Metadata>

Feedback

If you require further assistance or advice please contact the spatial team via the following email: iie.nsims@defence.gov.au

Rod Armstrong
Manager, Spatial Systems
(02) 61287788