Source Data Dictionary

Purpose: Represents a location or entity that is the origin of an environmental impact measurement (e.g., a field, a factory, well, or farm).

Field
Data Type
Description
Example
Constraints/Notes

Secure Source ID

String

Unique public identifier for the Source in the METI system

src_83AskOwkQXm6E

Generated by METI, and globally unique

Internal ID

String / UUID

Internal reference ID used to map the Source to user/org databases.

87d9fabc-1234-...

Distinct from SSID, used only for internal linking.

Location (GeoJSON)

GeoJSON Object

Geospatial data describing the physical location/footprint of the Source.

See GeoJSON example.

Must be valid GeoJSON (e.g., point, polygon). Can store coordinates, polygons, etc.

Valid From

Date/DateTime

The date/time from which the Source’s location or definition is valid.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Required

Valid To

Date/DateTime

The date/time until which the Source’s location or definition remains valid.

2030-12-31T23:59:59Z

Required

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