Dictionaries
Experimental
Below are the minimal amount of elements required to describe the experimental datasets in DesignSafe. The elements represent the structure of the datasets, are useful for data discovery and allow proper citation of the data publication. The tables show the definition of each metadata element and how it maps to a metadata standard such as Dublin Core or Data Documentation Initiative. Elements specific to natural hazards engineering that do not map to a metadata standard were defined by DesignSafe simulation and data requirements team members. All research project types share some basic metadata elements. Those metadata elements are listed in the generic Other Project Type.
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| Experiment |
A scientific process undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact. |
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Experiment Report |
Written accounts made to convey information about an entire project or experiment. |
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DOI |
Digital Object Identifier. An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
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Experiment Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Author |
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource. |
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Experiment Description |
An account of the resource. |
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Date of Publication |
A point or period of time associated with an event - publication- in the lifecycle of the resource. |
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Date of Experiment |
A point or period of time associated with an event - experiment - in the lifecycle of the resource. |
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Experimental Facility |
The site where an experiment is planned, built, instrumented, and conducted. |
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Experiment Type |
The nature or genre of the resource (experiment). |
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Model Configuration |
Files describing the design and layout of what is being tested (some call this a specimen). |
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Sensor Information |
Files about the sensor instrumentation used in a model configuration to conduct one or more event. |
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Event |
Files from unique occurrences during which data are generated. |
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Analysis |
Tables, graphs, visualizations, Jupyter Notebooks, or other representations of the results. |
DesignSafe |
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Analysis Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Analysis Description |
An account of the resource. |
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Referenced Data |
A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. |
Simulation
Below are the minimal amount of elements required to describe the simulation datasets in DesignSafe. The elements represent the structure of the datasets, are useful for data discovery and allow proper citation of the data publication. The tables show the definition of each metadata element and how it maps to a metadata standard such as Dublin Core or Data Documentation Initiative. Elements specific to natural hazards engineering that do not map to a metadata standard were defined by DesignSafe simulation and data requirements team members. All research project types share some basic metadata elements. Those metadata elements are listed in the generic Other Project Type.
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Simulation |
The imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. |
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Simulation Title |
A name given to the resource |
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DOI |
Digital Object Identifier. An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
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Author |
The creator of a resource. |
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Simulation Description |
An account of the resource. |
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Simulation Type |
The nature or genre of the resource (simulation). |
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Simulation Model |
Files and/or information describing the design, geometry, and/or code of a simulation. |
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Simulation Input |
Files containing the parameters of the simulation. |
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Simulation Output |
Files containing the results of a simulation. |
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Referenced Data |
A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. |
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Simulation Report |
Written accounts made to convey information about an entire project or simulation. |
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Analysis |
A computational examination of the data resultant from an experiment, simulation, or hybrid simulation typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation. |
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Analysis Title |
A name given to the resource. |
Hybrid
Below are the minimal amount of elements required to describe the hybrid simulation datasets in DesignSafe. The elements represent the structure of the datasets, are useful for data discovery and allow proper citation of the data publication. The tables show the definition of each metadata element and how it maps to a metadata standard such as Dublin Core or Data Documentation Initiative. Elements specific to natural hazards engineering that do not map to a metadata standard were defined by DesignSafe simulation and data requirements team members. All research project types share some basic metadata elements. Those metadata elements are listed in the generic Other Project Type.
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Hybrid Simulation |
Combines physical and analytical components into a single system under study to evaluate the response of a structure, often under seismic ground motion. |
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Hybrid Simulation Type |
The nature or genre of the resource. |
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Hybrid Simulation Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Hybrid Simulation Description |
An account of the resource. |
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DOI |
Digital Object Identifier. An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
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Author |
The creator of a resource. |
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Global Model |
Files describing the entire structure, loading protocol, and components of the hybrid simulation. |
Data Cite: Model |
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Global Model Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Master Simulation Coordinator |
Software files that communicate with the simulation and experimental substructure simultaneously to give commands and receive feedback data. |
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Master Simulation Coordinator Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Coordinator Output |
Data generated by the master simulation coordinator. |
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Simulation Substructure |
Files and/or information describing the planning and design of the numerical model. |
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Simulation Substructure Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Experimental Substructure |
A purely numerical representation of a substructure through simulation supported software. |
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Experimental Substructure Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Experimental Output |
Data generated by the experimental substructure |
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Analysis |
Tables, graphs, visualizations, Jupyter Notebooks, or other representations of the results. |
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Analysis Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Report |
Written accounts made to convey information about an entire project or hybrid simulation |
Field
Below are the minimal amount of elements required to describe the field research datasets in DesignSafe. The elements represent the structure of the datasets, are useful for data discovery and allow proper citation of the data publication. The tables show the definition of each metadata element and how it maps to a metadata standard such as Dublin Core or Data Documentation Initiative. Elements specific to natural hazards engineering that do not map to a metadata standard were defined by DesignSafe simulation and data requirements team members. All research project types share some basic metadata elements. Those metadata elements are listed in the generic Other Project Type.
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Metadata Term |
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Project Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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DOI |
Digital Object Identifier. An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
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Author(s) |
The creator of a resource. |
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Project Type |
The nature or genre of the resource. |
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Field Research Description |
An account of the resource. |
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Natural Hazard Event |
The name given to a natural hazard that occurred in time and space. |
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Natural Hazard Date |
A point or period of time associated with the Natural Hazard event. |
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Natural Hazard Event Location |
A spatial region or named place. |
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Documents Collection |
An aggregation of resources. |
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Referenced Data |
A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. |
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Mission |
Group collections of data representing: different visits to a site, field teams, field experiments, or research topics (e.g., liquefaction, structural performance, wave inundation, etc.). Some researchers refer to missions using terms such as "time 1", "wave 1", etc. |
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Mission Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Date(s) of Mission |
A point or period of time associated with the Mission. |
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Mission Site Location |
A spatial region or named place. |
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Mission Description |
An account of the resource. |
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Documents Planning Collection |
Includes instruments, protocols, and different reports (Virtual Recon, Field Assessment, Preliminary Virtual Assessment, etc). These documents are published separately with their own DOI. |
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Data Collector(s) |
The creator of a resource. |
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Collection Description |
An account of the resource |
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Referenced Data |
A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. |
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Social Sciences Collection |
Groups related data from the social sciences domain. |
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Collection Title |
A name given to the resource. |
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Date(s) of Collection |
A point or period of time associated with the Collection. |
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Unit of Analysis |
A description of who or what is being studied. |
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Mode(s) of Collection |
The procedure/technique of the inquiry used to obtain the data. |
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Sampling Approach(es) |
Methods used to sample the population. |
Data Documentation Initiative: Sample Frame |
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Sample Size |
The targeted sample size in integer format. |
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Collection Site Location |
A spatial region or named place. |
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Equipment Type |
The special equipment used. |
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Restriction |
Information about who access the resource or an indication of its security status. |
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Referenced Data |
A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. |
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Engineering/Geosciences Collection |
Groups related data from the engineering/geosciences domain. |
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Equipment Type |
The special equipment used. |
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Observation Type |
The nature or subject of the data collected. |
Other
Below are the minimal amount of elements required to describe the other datasets in DesignSafe. The elements represent the structure of the datasets, are useful for data discovery and allow proper citation of the data publication. The tables show the definition of each metadata element and how it maps to a metadata standard such as Dublin Core or Data Documentation Initiative.
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Metadata Term |
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DOI |
Digital Object Identifier. An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
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Project Title |
A name given to the resource |
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Author (PIs/Team Members) |
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource. |
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Data Type |
The nature or genre of the resource. |
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Description |
An account of the resource. |
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Publisher |
An entity responsible for making the resource available |
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Date of Publication |
A point or period of time associated with an event - publication - in the lifecycle of the resource. |
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License |
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. |
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Related Works |
A related resource. |
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Awards |
Information about financial support (funding) for the resource being registered. |
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Keywords |
A topic of the resource. |