Reformatting
1 Definition
Transformation process converting data from one format to another, including reorganization, relocation, or dropping of fields, using well-defined rules to preserve information integrity.
Notes
Transformation: a Digital Migration in which there is an alteration to the Content Information or PDI of an Archival Information Package. For example, changing ASCII codes to UNICODE in a text document being preserved is a Transformation.
Examples
Sources
- CEOS/WGISS/DSIG/GLOS
- CEOS EO Data Stewardship Glossary
- NESDIS Data Management Lexicon and Related Terms
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