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Geonetwork Documentation

Overview

GeoNetwork is an open-source catalog application designed for managing spatial metadata. It allows users to catalog, share, and visualize geospatial data while maintaining standardized metadata structures. This documentation guides how to log in, manage metadata, troubleshoot issues, and understand GeoNetwork’s role in the data management ecosystem.

Logging In & User Roles

Accessing GeoNetwork

  1. Navigate to the GeoNetwork portal: http://crc-geoserver2.soest.hawaii.edu:8080/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/home
  2. Enter your username and password
  3. Click “Login” to access the dashboard

User Roles & Permissions

  • Administrators: Manage the system, configure settings, and oversee metadata management
  • Editors: Upload, edit, and manage metadata records
  • Viewers: Search and access metadata records

Managing Metadata

Adding New Metadata

  1. Click “New Record” in the dashboard
  2. Select the appropriate metadata template
  3. Fill in the required metadata fields
  4. Upload related files (XML, TXT, MD)
  5. Save and publish the record

Editing Metadata

  1. Navigate to an existing metadata record
  2. Click “Edit” to modify content
  3. Update metadata attributes as needed
  4. Save and republish

Deleting Metadata

  1. Locate the record to be deleted
  2. Click “Delete” and confirm the action

Why Use a Data Management Catalogue?

Key Benefits

  • Standardization: Ensures consistency across metadata records
  • Discoverability: Facilitates data search and access
  • Interoperability: Supports multiple metadata formats for integration
  • Compliance: Adheres to geospatial metadata standards

GeoNetwork & Arc Metadata Tool

GeoNetwork integrates with the Arc Metadata Tool to support:

  • Metadata standardization for GIS datasets
  • Seamless metadata exchange between platforms
  • Enhanced accessibility of geospatial data

Climate Resilience Collaborative (CRC)

GeoNetwork is managed and maintained as part of the Climate Resilience Collaborative (CRC) initiative at the University of Hawaiʻi. The CRC is dedicated to providing high-quality geospatial data to support resilience planning and research efforts.

Data Stored in GeoNetwork

GeoNetwork at CRC stores a variety of spatial datasets, including:

  • Annual High Wave Driven Flooding
  • Compound Flooding Scenarios
  • Drainage Backflow
  • Emergent and Shallow Groundwater
  • Future Erosion Hazard Zone
  • Groundwater Inundation
  • Passive Flooding