On this site, you can choose any of three options:
1) Upload Project Information to load projects by uploading XML
files directly to the Project Tracking System
2) Enter Project Information to enter project information in the
Project Tracking System through online forms
3) Search Project Information to query the Project Tracking
System for existing projects
The online forms are used to generate an FGDC-compliant metadata record. A copy will be emailed to you for your use.
For help on how to use the NDEP Project Tracking System, see the quick Reference Guide( Adobe PDF). Adobe PDF documents require the Adobe Reader.
If you experience technical difficulties using the system, please send us an email ( MIPHelp@mapmodteam.com). You will receive a response promptly.
If you have questions about the National Digital Elevation Program project coordination activities, please see the NDEP Project Coordination Subcommittee web page.
Most of the metadata terms can be found in this glossary .
There are several tools and explanations of how metadata is used at the USGS's geology metadata page.
Another good source for researching metadata terminology and definitions is at the Image Map of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata.
And, of course, there is the FGDC website.