Lineage Tab: Product

Lineage is used to track the process of building datasets. It is most relevant for spatial datasets, but can be used for any dataset. Lineage entries are used to describe the steps and sources used to create the product, and document the roles and contacts for the product contributors. Completing the lineage tab is recommended, but not required.

• Statement (Required): Notes actions taken to verify, transform, repair, and integrate the resource.

• Process Step (Optional): Consult the Process Step section of this manual to learn how to add information about the creation of your project.

• Sources (Optional): Use the Sources field to indicate what you used to create the product and then write a statement. This can be done instead of completing all other fields in this tab.

• Citation (Optional): If you have a citation for a manual, enter it here. This can be done instead of completing all other fields in this tab.

• Scope (Optional): Select type from the picklist.

Example lineage editing view

Product Entry Guidance: Process Step

Process Step allows for documentation of the steps taken to build a dataset.

The following are available and required:

• Step ID: (Auto filled depending on the number of Process Steps added).

• Description: Add a description of the process step.

The following fields are available but optional:

• Step Sources: Information about the source data used in the process step.

• Step Products: Information about an intermediate data set.

• Processors: Processors of the process step.

  • Select or enter a role from the Role drop-down and select a contact from the Contacts drop down.

  • Consult the Contacts section of this manual to learn about adding contacts.

• Step Reference: Add a citation noting your step process references.

• Time Period: Add a time period noting the Start Date, End Date, and Fiscal Year.

  • ID: Add a unique identifier for the time period.

  • Description: Add a description of the time period.

  • Time Period Name: Add a name for your time period.

  • Interval: Enter an Interval Amount and Time Unit of the time period.

  • Duration: Describe the time period in terms of Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds.

• Scope: Select the type of resource from the drop-down menu.