TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Preface to SDTS

Part 1: The DLG-E Model

• 1. The DLG-E Data Model
  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Spatial Objects
  • 1.3 Feature Objects
  • 1.4 Dataset-level Objects
  • 1.5 Relationships
  • 1.6 Attributes
  • 1.7 Summary of DLG-E Model Terms

• 2. Implementation of DLG-E
  • 2.1 The Production System
  • 2.2 Content Standards Database
  • 2.3 DSDB Content Examples
  • 2.4 DLG-E Development Continues

Part 2: DLG-E in SDTS

• 3. Mapping of DLG-E Spatial Objects
  • 3.1 DLG-E Spatial Objects
  • 3.2 Mapping to SDTS Spatial Object Terms
  • 3.3 From Terms to Modules

• 4. Mapping of Dataset, Theme, Surface, and Feature Object
  • 4.1 Dataset
  • 4.2 Theme
  • 4.3 Surface
  • 4.4 Feature Objects

• 5. Mapping of Dataset, Theme, and Surface Attributes
  • 5.1 List of Attributes
    • 5.1.1 Attributes of DLG-E Dataset
    • 5.1.2 Attributes of DLG-E Theme
    • 5.1.3 Attributes of DLG-E Surface
  • 5.2 Attribute Mapping
    • 5.2.1 Dataset Attribute Mapping
    • 5.2.2 Theme Attribute Mapping
    • 5.2.3 Surface Attribute Mapping
  • 5.3 Attribute Table Design
    • 5.3.1 Dataset Attribute Tables
    • 5.3.2 Theme Attribute Tables
    • 5.3.3 Surface Attribute Tables

• 6. Mapping of Feature Attributes
  • 6.1 Cases of Feature Attribution
    • 6.1.1 Common Feature Attributes
    • 6.1.2 No Attributes
    • 6.1.3 Simple Attribute Set
    • 6.1.4 Attributes on Attribute Values
    • 6.1.5 Multi-valued Attributes
    • 6.1.6 Complex Attribute Set
  • 6.2 Attribute Mapping
  • 6.3 Attribute Table Design
    • 6.3.1 Common Feature Attributes
    • 6.3.2 No Attributes
    • 6.3.3 Simple Attribute Set
    • 6.3.4 Attributes on Attribute Values
    • 6.3.5 Multi-valued Attributes
    • 6.3.6 Complex Attribute Set

• 7. Mapping of DLG-E Relationships
  • 7.1 Relationship Types
    • 7.1.1 Topological Relationships
    • 7.1.2 Feature Relationships
    • 7.1.3 Dataset-level Relationships
  • 7.2 Relationship Mapping
    • 7.2.1 Topological Relationship Mapping
    • 7.2.2 Feature Relationship Mapping
    • 7.2.3 Dataset-level Relationship Mapping
    • 7.2.4 Summary of Relationship Mapping
  • 7.3 Attribute Table Design for Relationships
    • 7.3.1 The Technique
    • 7.3.2 DLG-E Relationship Table Design
      • 7.3.2.1 Attribute Labels for Relationships
      • 7.3.2.2 Details for Attibute tables

Part 3: DLG-E/SDTS Transfers

• 8. The DLG-E/SDTS Transfer
  • 8.1 What is the DLG-E/SDTS Transfer?
  • 8.2 Module Set for a DLG-E/SDTS Transfer
  • 8.3 Module Records for the DLG-E/SDTS Transfer
    • 8.3.1 Identification Module
    • 8.3.2 Catalog/Directory Module
    • 8.3.3 Catalog/Cross-Reference Module
    • 8.3.4 Catalog/Spatial Domain Module
    • 8.3.5 Internal Spatial Reference Module
    • 8.3.6 External Spatial Reference Module
    • 8.3.7 Spatial Domain Module
    • 8.3.8 Data Dictionary/Schema Module
    • 8.3.9 Transfer Statistics Module
    • 8.3.10 Data Quality Report
      • 8.3.10.1 Lineage Module
      • 8.3.10.2 Positional Accuracy Module
      • 8.3.10.3 Attribute Accuracy Module
      • 8.3.10.4 Logical Consistency Module
      • 8.3.10.5 Completeness Module
    • 8.3.11 Attribute Primary Module
    • 8.3.12 Attribute Secondary Module
    • 8.3.13 Composite Module
    • 8.3.14 Point-Node Module
    • 8.3.15 Line Module
    • 8.3.16 Polygon Module

• 9. The DLG-E Master Data Dictionary Transfer
  • 9.1 Module Set for Data Dictionary Transfer
  • 9.2 Module Records for Data Dictionary Transfer
    • 9.2.1 Identification Module
    • 9.2.2 Catalog/Directory Module
    • 9.2.3 Data Quality Modules
    • 9.2.4 Data Dictionary/Definition Module
      • 9.2.4.1 Authority Descriptions
      • 9.2.4.2 Object Type Definitions
      • 9.2.4.3 Feature Types
      • 9.2.4.4 Relationship Type Definitions
      • 9.2.4.5 DSDB Attribute Definitions
      • 9.2.4.6 Relationship Table Column Definitions
      • 9.2.4.7 DPDF Attribute Definitions
    • 9.2.5 Data Dictionary/Domain Module

Appendices

• Appendix A: Feature Attribute Table Design

• Appendix B: DSDB Attribute List

• Appendix C: DPDF Attribute List

• Appendix D: DLG-E Relationship Module Example

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