Spatial Metadata Completeness Checker
Checks spatial dataset metadata for ISO 19115 fields like custodian, lineage, datum, projection and accuracy.
Checklist
Check a spatial dataset carries the metadata someone else would need to use it correctly — before you hand it over.
Still outstanding
- Dataset title and abstract
- Custodian / point of contact
- Creation and last-updated dates
- Lineage — how it was produced
- Horizontal datum stated
- Projection / coordinate system
- Vertical datum (if heighted)
- Spatial extent / area covered
- Positional accuracy stated
- Attribute accuracy / completeness note
- Scale or resolution of capture
- Use constraints and licence
A field and study aid only — follow your organisation's procedures, project brief and QA requirements. Nothing here is stored.
How to use this calculator
- Go through the list against the metadata you'd ship with the dataset.
- Tick identification, spatial reference, then quality & use.
- Aim for 100% before handover — the gaps are exactly what a future user will ask you about.
How it works
Good metadata lets someone else use your data correctly without ringing you: what it is, who made it, what coordinate system it's in, how accurate it is, and how they're allowed to use it.
It mirrors the spirit of ISO 19115 / ANZLIC metadata without the full template.
Frequently asked questions
Why does metadata matter if the data looks fine?
Without the datum, projection and accuracy, a clean-looking layer can be metres out or unusable. Metadata is what makes the data trustworthy and reusable.
Is this official course material?
No. It is free study support mapped to surveying course levels — not official North Metropolitan TAFE content or advice. Always follow your lecturer and the official assessment brief, and check your own working.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Spatial Metadata Completeness Checker. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/spatial-metadata-completeness-checker/
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