Dataholding

Definition: A data holding is an aggregation of datasets. The data holding contains the data collections and atomic data objects and looks like a file system hierarchy.

Source of term: CCLRC Scientific Metadata Model: Version 2

Source of definition: CCLRC Scientific Metadata Model: Version 2

UF: datasets group/collection

Note: It is the main resource description. Includes project, study and investigation information.

Examples:experiment,