Getting started with geospatial data

NADA catalogs geographic datasets and data services using the ISO 19139 metadata standard.

Publishing geospatial entries is currently API-first:

• Loading ISO 19139 XML through the web UI is not available yet.
• Creating complex geospatial metadata from scratch in the web UI is not available; use a specialized editor (for example GeoNetwork) or generate metadata with R/Python and publish via the API.

Next steps

1. Read the full guide and API examples: Adding a geographic dataset.
2. Review Organize files for a suggested folder layout.
3. Ensure you have an administrator API key and NADAR or PyNADA installed.

Recommended order

If you are new to NADA, complete the microdata tutorial first (UI workflow and publishing). Geospatial publishing builds on the same API authentication pattern.

Related

• Core concepts — geospatial vs other types
• Making data accessible via API — when exposing data through NADA’s data API