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The circulation of data within the information system of the natural heritage inventory (SINP) is standardized by the exchange standards. These make it possible to eliminate a "common language" for the entire network. They facilitate the exchange and circulation of data and metadata between actors, ensure the quality of the information disseminated and facilitate re-use.
There are different standards (interoperable) depending on the context of use:
The choice of standard depends on the context of use. It is therefore necessary to identify the framework for data exchange in order to use the appropriate standard.
From 2023, the SINP will have a data dictionary, which will include the elements (attributes, repositories, nomenclatures) defined in the SINP exchange standards. The data dictionary and the documents presenting the exchange standards are to be used in conjunction to understand and exchange data and their metadata with the SINP.
New version (v3.0, May 2023)
Standard d’échange pour les données d’observations et de suivis de taxons (SOT) v3.0 en version pdf
Previous versions
Until 2023, there was a specific standard for exchanges between SINP platforms, and another one for INPN input by data producers.
Standard for SINP platform exchanges
Standard Occurrences de taxons v2.0 en version pdf
Standard Occurrences de taxons v2.0 en version HTML
Format technique Occurrences de taxons v2.0 (XSD et GML)
Standard for INPN input by data producers
Standard INPN v3.1 en version pdf
Gabarits du standard INPN v3.1
New version (v2.0, May 2023)
Standard d'échange pour les métadonnées (MTD) v2.0 en version pdf
Updated forms will be posted online later.
Previous version (v1.3.10, April 2019)
During the implementation phase of the new version of the standard in all SINP tools, the previous version of the standard (v1.3.10) will still be managed by the national platform.
Standard for SINP platform exchanges
Standard d’échange pour les métadonnées v1.3.10 en version pdf
Formulaires du standard v1.3.10
Format technique du standard v1.3.10 pour les échanges entre plateformes (XSD et GML)
Each region offers a standard of its own and interoperable with the national standard. It will therefore be necessary to contact the regional platform directly to specify the expected format. For more information, contact the DREAL / DEAL / DRIEE environment department.
If in doubt about the contact person to contact, you can request assistance at the following address: sinp@mnhn.fr
The current data standard is DarwinCore.
The current data standard is eml (Ecological Metadata Language).
The protocoled data is circulated in the SINP according to these same generic standards.
However, there are variations of these standards to facilitate their use within the framework of a specific protocol. These standards are therefore intended to specify how to use the generic standard in a particular context relating to the use of a protocol.
To date, the following are available:
Guide for National Forest Inventory data (in french)
Guide for pollinating insect monitoring data (SPIPOLL) (in french)
Guide to electric fishing data (in french)
A framework (template) is available to enable partners to develop exchange standards adapted to the protocols they use:
Framework for the development of a protocol guide (in french)
The SINP's unique identifiers are in UUID format. It is recommended that these identifiers be managed as close as possible to data collection, therefore in source databases when possible.
Producing the identifier as close as possible to the data producer facilitates data traceability and limits the integration of duplicates.
In the event that the unique identifiers have not been created prior to the transmission of the data to a SINP platform, the identifiers will then be created by the platform when they are integrated into the device.
