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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
OJ L 331, 10.12.2013, p. 1–267 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 331/1 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1253/2013
of 21 October 2013
amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,
Whereas:
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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services (2) sets out the technical arrangements for interoperability of spatial data sets related to the spatial data themes in Annex I to Directive 2007/2/EC. |
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In order to ensure the full interoperability of spatial data sets, it is appropriate to set out the technical arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets related to the spatial data themes in Annexes II and III to Directive 2007/2/EC. |
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In order to ensure the overall consistency of the technical arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets included in this Regulation, the existing technical arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets related to the spatial data themes in Annex I to Directive 2007/2/EC should be amended. |
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First, the requirements concerning code lists should be amended in order to allow a flexible approach for describing code list values at different levels of detail and to provide for the technical arrangements for sharing the extended code lists. |
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Second, the restriction of spatial properties to the Simple Feature spatial schema should be relaxed in order to allow making available also 2.5D data. |
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Third, an additional metadata element should be introduced in order to enable the identification of the spatial representation type used for a data set. |
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Fourth, the ‘Geographical grid systems’ spatial data theme should be extended in order to accommodate a multi-resolution grid based on geographic coordinates. |
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Fifth, the ‘Administrative units’ spatial data theme should be extended in order to describe maritime administrative units. |
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Sixth, in order to avoid overlaps with spatial object types specified for spatial data themes of Annexes II and III to Directive 2007/2/EC, certain candidate types should be removed from the ‘Administrative Units’ and the ‘Hydrography’ spatial data themes. |
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Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 22 of Directive 2007/2/EC, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:
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Article 2 is amended as follows:
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Article 4 is amended as follows:
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In Article 5, paragraph 4 is deleted. |
(4) |
Article 6 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 6 Code Lists and Enumerations 1. Code lists shall be of one of the following types, as specified in the Annexes:
For the purposes of points (b), (c) and (d), in addition to the allowed values, data providers may use the values specified in the relevant INSPIRE Technical Guidance document available on the INSPIRE web site of the Joint Research Centre. 2. Code lists may be hierarchical. Values of hierarchical code lists may have a more general parent value. Where the valid values of a hierarchical code list are specified in a table in this Regulation, the parent values are listed in the last column. 3. Where, for an attribute whose type is a code list as referred to in points (b), (c) or (d) of paragraph 1, a data provider provides a value that is not specified in this Regulation, that value and its definition shall be made available in a register. 4. Attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types whose type is a code list may only take values that are allowed according to the specification of the code list. 5. Attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types that have an enumeration type may only take values from the lists specified for the enumeration type.’ |
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In paragraph 2 of Article 8 and in paragraph 1 of Article 11, the references to ‘Annex II’ are replaced by references to ‘the Annexes’. |
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Article 12 is amended as follows:
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In Article 13, the following point 6 is added:
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Article 14 is amended as follows:
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Annex I is amended as set out in Annex I to this Regulation. |
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Annex II is amended as set out in Annex II to this Regulation. |
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Annex III, as set out in Annex III to this Regulation, is added. |
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Annex IV, as set out in Annex IV to this Regulation, is added. |
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.
Done at Brussels, 21 October 2013.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO
(1) OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 323, 8.12.2010, p. 11.
ANNEX I
Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:
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The title is replaced by the following: ‘Common Types, Definitions and Requirements’. |
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Throughout the text, and except where otherwise provided for in this Annex, the sentence ‘This code list shall not be extended by Member States.’ is replaced by the sentence ‘The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.’ |
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Throughout the text, in the headings of all tables that are specifying code list values, the text ‘Allowed values for the code list’ is replaced by the text ‘Values for the code list’. |
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Section 1 is replaced by the following Section: ‘1. TYPES DEFINED IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The following common types, used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types, are defined as follows:
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Section 2 is amended as follows:
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Section 4 is amended as follows:
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The following Sections 6, 7 and 8 are added after Section 5: ‘6. COVERAGE MODEL The INSPIRE coverage model consists of the following packages:
6.1. Coverages (Base) 6.1.1. Spatial object types The package Coverages (Base) contains the spatial object type Coverage. 6.1.1.1. Coverage (Coverage) Spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type Coverage
6.2. Coverages (Domain And Range) 6.2.1. Spatial object types The package Coverages (Domain and Range) contains the following spatial object types:
6.2.1.1. Coverage (Domain And Range Representation) (CoverageByDomainAndRange) Coverage which provides the domain and range as separate properties. This type is a sub-type of Coverage. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange
Constraints of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange The grid function shall only be valid for domains that are grids. 6.2.1.2. Rectified Grid Coverage (RectifiedGridCoverage) Coverage whose domain consists of a rectified grid. This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange. Constraints of the spatial object type RectifiedGridCoverage The domain shall be a rectified grid. Grid points of a RectifiedGridCoverage shall coincide with the centres of cells of the geographical grids defined in Section 2.2 of Annex II at any resolution level. 6.2.1.3. Referenceable Grid Coverage (ReferenceableGridCoverage) Coverage whose domain consists of a referenceable grid. This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange. Constraints of the spatial object type ReferenceableGridCoverage The domain shall be a referenceable grid. 6.2.2. Data types 6.2.2.1. Coverage Function (CoverageFunction) Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained. This type is a union type. Attributes of the union type CoverageFunction
6.2.2.2. Grid Function (GridFunction) An explicit mapping rule for grid geometries. Attributes of the data type GridFunction
7. OBSERVATIONS MODEL The INSPIRE observations model consists of the following packages:
7.1. Observation References 7.1.1. Spatial object types The package Observation References contains the spatial object type Observation Set. 7.1.1.1. Observation Set (ObservationSet) Links a set of Observations. Attributes of the spatial object type ObservationSet
Association roles of the spatial object type ObservationSet
7.2. Processes 7.2.1. Spatial object types The package Processes contains the spatial object type Process. 7.2.1.1. Process (Process) Description of an observation process. This type is a sub-type of OM_Process. Attributes of the spatial object type Process
7.2.2. Data types 7.2.2.1. Process Parameter (ProcessParameter) Description of the given parameter Attributes of the data type ProcessParameter
7.2.3. Code lists 7.2.3.1. Process Parameter Name (ProcessParameterNameValue) A code list of names of process parameters. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. 7.3. Observable Properties 7.3.1. Data types 7.3.1.1. Constraint (Constraint) A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200 nm. Attributes of the data type Constraint
7.3.1.2. Category Constraint (CategoryConstraint) A constraint based on some qualifying category. e.g. colour = “red”. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. Attributes of the data type CategoryConstraint
7.3.1.3. Range Constraint (RangeConstraint) A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength ≥ 300 nm and wavelength ≤ 600 nm. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. Attributes of the data type RangeConstraint
7.3.1.4. Range Bounds (RangeBounds) The start and end bounding values of a numerical range (e.g. start ≥ 50, end ≤ 99). Attributes of the data type RangeBounds
7.3.1.5. Scalar Constraint (ScalarConstraint) A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length ≥ 1 m. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. Attributes of the data type ScalarConstraint
7.3.1.6. Other Constraint (OtherConstraint) A constraint which is not modelled in a structured way but may be described using the freetext “description” attribute. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. Attributes of the data type OtherConstraint
7.3.1.7. Statistical Measure (StatisticalMeasure) A description of some statistical measure e.g. “daily maximum”. Attributes of the data type StatisticalMeasure
Association roles of the data type StatisticalMeasure
7.3.2. Enumerations 7.3.2.1. Comparison Operator (ComparisonOperatorValue) An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than) Values for the enumeration ComparisonOperatorValue
7.3.3. Code lists 7.3.3.1. Phenomenon Type (PhenomenonTypeValue) A code list of phenomena (e.g. temperature, wind speed). The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:
7.3.3.2. Statistical Function Type (StatisticalFunctionTypeValue) A code list of statistical functions (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean). The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. 7.4. Specialised Observations 7.4.1. Spatial object types The package Specialised Observations contains the following spatial object types:
7.4.1.1. Grid Observation (GridObservation) Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type GridObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid or SF_SamplingSurface. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant. result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or RefererencableGridCoverage. 7.4.1.2. Grid Series Observation (GridSeriesObservation) Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type GridSeriesObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period. result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or a ReferenceableGridCoverage. 7.4.1.3. Point Observation (PointObservation) Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant. 7.4.1.4. Point Observation Collection (PointObservationCollection) A collection of Point Observations. This type is a sub-type of ObservationSet. Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservationCollection Each member shall be a PointObservation. 7.4.1.5. Multi Point Observation (MultiPointObservation) Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type MultiPointObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingSurface or SF_SamplingSolid. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant result shall be a MultiPointCoverage. 7.4.1.6. Point Time Series Observation (PointTimeSeriesObservation) Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type PointTimeSeriesObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period. result shall be a Timeseries. 7.4.1.7. Profile Observation (ProfileObservation) Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time instant. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type ProfileObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant. result shall be a ReferenceableGridCoverage or a RectifiedGridCoverage. Spatial domain of the result shall contain one axis and that shall be vertical. 7.4.1.8. Trajectory Observation (TrajectoryObservation) Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. Constraints of the spatial object type TrajectoryObservation phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period. result shall be a Timeseries. each point in the result shall be a TimeLocationValueTriple. featureOfInterest shall be a SF_Sampling Curve. 7.4.2. Data types 7.4.2.1. Time Location Value Triple (TimeLocationValueTriple) A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory. This type is a sub-type of TimeValuePair. Attributes of the data type TimeLocationValueTriple
7.5. Requirements for Observations Where the OM_Observation type or any sub-type thereof is used to make data available, the following requirements shall apply:
8. ACTIVITY COMPLEX MODEL The INSPIRE activity complex model contains the package Activity Complex. 8.1. Activity Complex 8.1.1. Spatial object types The package Activity Complex contains the spatial object type Activity Complex. 8.1.1.1. Activity Complex (ActivityComplex) A single unit, both technically and economically, under the management control of a legal entity (operator), covering activities as those listed in the Eurostat NACE classification established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1). Activity Complex must represent the whole area, at the same or different geographical location, managed by the same operator including all infrastructure, equipment and materials. Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplex
8.1.2. Data types 8.1.2.1. Function (Function) The function of something expressed as an activity and optional input and/or output. Attributes of the data type Function
8.1.2.2. Capacity (Capacity) A quantification of an actual or potential ability to perform an activity, that typically does not change, does not change often, or does not change to a significant degree. Attributes of the data type Capacity
8.1.2.3. Amount Of Input Or Output (InputOutputAmount) Type and, where available, measurable amount of a classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit. Attributes of the data type InputOutputAmount
8.1.2.4. Permission (Permission) Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Activity Complex, subject to certain conditions which guarantee that the installations or parts of installations on the same site operated by the same operator comply with the requirements fixed by a competent authority. A permit may cover one or more functions and fix parameters of capacity. The term could be extended to other kind of certificates or documents of special relevance depending of the scope (e.g. ISO, EMAS, National Quality Standards, etc). Attributes of the data type Permission
8.1.2.5. Activity Complex Description (ActivityComplexDescription) Additional information about an activity complex, including its description, address, contact details and related parties. Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplexDescription
8.1.3. Code lists 8.1.3.1. Economic Activity (EconomicActivityValue) Classification of economic activities. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:
8.1.3.2. Input Or Output (InputOutputValue) Classification of inputs or outputs. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers.
8.2. Requirements for Activity Complexes If a data provider uses a sub-type of ActivityComplex to make available information on the status, physical capacity, permissions and/or additional information, the relevant code lists and data types (ConditionOfFacilityValue, Capacity, Permission, ActivityComplexDescription) included in the package Activity Complex shall be used.’ |
(1) OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 332, 9.12.2002, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.
ANNEX II
Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:
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Throughout the text, the sentence ‘This code list shall not be extended by Member States.’ is replaced by the sentence ‘The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.’. |
(2) |
Throughout the text, in the headings of all tables that are specifying code list values, the text ‘Allowed values for the code list’ is replaced by the text ‘Values for the code list’. |
(3) |
In Section 1.1, the following indents are added:
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(4) |
Section 1.3.3 is amended as follows:
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Section 2.2 is amended as follows:
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Section 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS 4.1. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Administrative Units The types specified for the spatial data theme Administrative Units are structured in the following packages:
4.2. Administrative Units 4.2.1. Spatial object types The package Administrative Units contains the following spatial object types:
4.2.1.1. Administrative Boundary (AdministrativeBoundary) A line of demarcation between administrative units. Attributes of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary
Association roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary
4.2.1.2. Administrative Unit (AdministrativeUnit) Unit of administration where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, for local, regional and national governance. Attributes of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit
Association roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit
Constraints of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit Association role condominium applies only for administrative units which nationalLevel=“1st order” (country level). No unit at lowest level can associate units at lower level. No unit at highest level can associate units at a higher level. 4.2.1.3. Condominium (Condominium) An administrative area established independently to any national administrative division of territory and administered by two or more countries. Attributes of the spatial object type Condominium
Association roles of the spatial object type Condominium
4.2.2. Data Types 4.2.2.1. Residence Of Authority (ResidenceOfAuthority) Data type representing the name and position of a residence of authority. Attributes of the data type ResidenceOfAuthority
4.2.3. Enumerations 4.2.3.1. Legal Status (LegalStatusValue) Description of the legal status of administrative boundaries. Allowed values for the enumeration LegalStatusValue
4.2.3.2. Technical Status (TechnicalStatusValue) Description of the technical status of administrative boundaries. Allowed values for the enumeration TechnicalStatusValue
4.2.4. Code Lists 4.2.4.1. Administrative Hierarchy Level (AdministrativeHierarchyLevel) Levels of administration in the national administrative hierarchy. This code list reflects the level in the hierarchical pyramid of the administrative structures, which is based on geometric aggregation of territories and does not necessarily describe the subordination between the related administrative authorities. This code list shall be managed in a common code list register. 4.3. Maritime Units 4.3.1. Spatial object types The package Maritime Units contains the following spatial object types:
4.3.1.1. Baseline (Baseline) The line from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured. Attributes of the spatial object type Baseline
Association roles of the spatial object type Baseline
4.3.1.2. Maritime Boundary (MaritimeBoundary) A line depicting the separation of any type of maritime jurisdiction. Attributes of the spatial object type MaritimeBoundary
4.3.1.3. Maritime Zone (MaritimeZone) A belt of sea defined by international treaties and conventions, where coastal State executes jurisdictional rights. Attributes of the spatial object type MaritimeZone
Association roles of the spatial object type MaritimeZone
4.3.2. Data types 4.3.2.1. Baseline Segment (BaselineSegment) Segment of the baseline from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured. Attributes of the data type BaselineSegment
4.3.3. Code lists 4.3.3.1. Baseline Segment Type (BaselineSegmentTypeValue) The types of baselines used to measure the breadth of the territorial sea. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. Values for the code list BaselineSegmentTypeValue
4.3.3.2. Maritime Zone Type (MaritimeZoneTypeValue) Type of martime zone. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. Values for the code list MaritimeZoneTypeValue
4.4. Theme-specific Requirements
4.5. Layers Layers for the spatial data theme Administrative Units
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Section 8 is amended as follows:
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(1) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).’
ANNEX III
The following Annex III is added to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010:
‘ANNEX III
Requirements for Spatial Data Themes Listed in Annex II to Directive 2007/2/EC
1. ELEVATION
1.1. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:
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“digital elevation model” (DEM) means Digital Surface Model (DSM) or Digital Terrain Model (DTM). |
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“digital surface model” (DSM) means a surface describing the three dimensional shape of the Earth's surface, including all static features placed on it. Temporary phenomena do not form part of the surface, but due to the technical difficulties in removing them some of these features may also be present in the surface. |
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“digital terrain model” (DTM) means a surface describing the three dimensional shape of the Earth's bare surface, excluding as possible any other features placed on it. |
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“elevation” means a vertically-constrained dimensional property of an spatial object consisting of an absolute measure referenced to a well-defined surface which is commonly taken as origin. |
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“height” means an elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards). |
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“depth” means an elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards). |
1.2. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Elevation
The types specified for the spatial data theme Elevation are structured in the following packages:
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Elevation – Base Types |
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Elevation – Grid Coverage |
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Elevation – Vector Elements |
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Elevation – TIN |
Spatial data sets describing the morphology of land elevation shall be made available at least using the spatial object types included in the package Elevation – Grid Coverage.
Spatial data sets describing the morphology of bathymetry shall be made available at least using the spatial object types included in either the package Elevation – Grid Coverage or the package Elevation – Vector Elements.
1.3. Elevation – Base Types
1.3.1. Enumerations
1.3.1.1. Elevation Property Type (ElevationPropertyTypeValue)
Enumeration type which determines the elevation property which has been measured or calculated.
Values for the enumeration ElevationPropertyTypeValue
Value |
Definition |
height |
Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards). |
depth |
Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards). |
1.3.1.2. Surface Type (SurfaceTypeValue)
Enumeration type which determines the elevation surface with regard to its relative adherence to the Earth's bare surface.
Values for the enumeration SurfaceTypeValue
Value |
Definition |
DTM |
Digital terrain model. |
DSM |
Digital surface model. |
1.4. Elevation – Grid Coverage.
1.4.1. Spatial object types
The package Elevation – Grid Coverage contains the spatial object type Elevation Grid Coverage.
1.4.1.1. Elevation Grid Coverage (ElevationGridCoverage)
Continuous coverage which uses a systematic tessellation based on a regular rectified quadrilateral grid to cover its domain, where the elevation property value is usually known for each of the grid points forming this domain.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
domainExtent |
Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. |
EX_Extent |
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endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
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propertyType |
Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation grid coverage. |
ElevationPropertyTypeValue |
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surfaceType |
Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the coverage describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface. |
SurfaceTypeValue |
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Association roles of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
contributingElevationGridCoverage |
Reference to the elevation grid coverages that compose an aggregated elevation grid coverage. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class ElevationGridCoverageAggregation. |
ElevationGridCoverage |
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Constraints of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage
The grid dimension shall always be 2 for an elevation grid coverage.
The domainExtent shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.
The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.
All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.
The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.
The values in the range set shall be described by the Float type.
1.4.2. Data types
1.4.2.1. Elevation Grid Coverage Aggregation (ElevationGridCoverageAggregation)
Geometrical characteristics of the elevation grid coverage aggregation.
This type is an association class.
Attributes of the data type ElevationGridCoverageAggregation
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
contributingFootprint |
Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of the elevation grid coverage that contributes to the aggregated elevation grid coverage. |
GM_MultiSurface |
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1.5. Elevation - Vector Elements
1.5.1. Spatial object types
The package Elevation – Vector Elements contains the following spatial object types:
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Elevation Vector Object |
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Spot Elevation |
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Contour Line |
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Breakline |
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Void Area |
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Isolated Area |
1.5.1.1. Elevation Vector Object (ElevationVectorObject)
Elevation spatial object forming part of a vector data set, which participates in the description of the elevation property of a real world surface. It consists of an identity base for all vector objects which can be included as part of an elevation data set.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationVectorObject
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
localDepthDatum |
Identification of a local vertical coordinate reference system not included in a registry, which is used to refer depth measurements. |
ChartDatum |
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propertyType |
Attribute categorizing the elevation vector object as a land-elevation or a bathymetry spatial object. It determines the elevation property represented by the object. |
ElevationPropertyTypeValue |
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1.5.1.2. Spot Elevation (SpotElevation)
Point spatial object which describes the elevation of an Earth's surface at a specific location. It provides a single elevation property value.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.
Attributes of the spatial object type SpotElevation
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
classification |
Class of spot elevation according to the LAS specification of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). |
SpotElevationClassValue |
voidable |
geographicalName |
A geographical name that is used to identify a named land or water body's floor location in the real world, which is represented by the spot elevation spatial object. |
GeographicalName |
voidable |
geometry |
Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. |
GM_Point |
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propertyValue |
Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system. |
DirectPosition |
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spotElevationType |
The type of elevation spot. |
SpotElevationTypeValue |
voidable |
Constraints of the spatial object type SpotElevation
The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1
The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system
1.5.1.3. Contour Line (ContourLine)
Linear spatial object composed of a set of adjoining locations characterized by having the same elevation property value. It describes, together with other contour lines present in the area, the local morphology of the Earth's surface.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.
Attributes of the spatial object type ContourLine
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
contourLineType |
The type of contour line with regard to the normal contour vertical interval (if any). |
ContourLineTypeValue |
voidable |
downRight |
Property indicating that the contour line spatial object is digitized in a way that the height of the elevation surface is lower at the right side of the line. |
Boolean |
voidable |
geometry |
Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. |
GM_Curve |
|
propertyValue |
Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system. |
DirectPosition |
|
Constraints of the spatial object type ContourLine
The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1.
The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system.
1.5.1.4. Breakline (BreakLine)
A line of a critical nature which describes the shape of an elevation surface and indicates a discontinuity in the slope of the surface (i.e. an abrupt change in gradient). Triangles included within a TIN model must never cross it.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.
Attributes of the spatial object type BreakLine
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
breakLineType |
The type of break line with regard the natural or man-made real world characteristic it represents, or the specific function it has in calculating a Digital Elevation Model (DEM). |
BreakLineTypeValue |
|
geometry |
Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. |
GM_Curve |
|
manMadeBreak |
Line which represents an elevation break due to a man-made construction present on the terrain. |
Boolean |
voidable |
1.5.1.5. Void Area (VoidArea)
Area of the Earth's surface where the elevation model is unknown because of missing input data. This area shall be excluded from a DEM.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.
Attributes of the spatial object type VoidArea
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
geometry |
Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. |
GM_Surface |
|
1.5.1.6. Isolated Area (IsolatedArea)
Delimitation of an area of the Earth's surface where an isolated part of the elevation model exists. Its outside surroundings have no elevation information.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.
Attributes of the spatial object type IsolatedArea
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
geometry |
Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. |
GM_Surface |
|
1.5.2. Data types
1.5.2.1. Chart Datum (ChartDatum)
Local vertical coordinate reference system which is used to refer and portray depth measurements as property values.
Attributes of the data type ChartDatum
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
datumWaterLevel |
Water level determining the origin of depth measurements for the chart datum. |
WaterLevelValue |
|
offset |
Relative difference between the height of each reference point and the height of the water level determining the chart datum. |
Measure |
|
referencePoint |
Geographical position(s) of: - Case A: a single point which is used to refer depth values within the geographical scope of the chart datum. - Case B: a set of points where water level measurements are performed to determine the water level of the chart datum. |
GM_Point |
|
scope |
Geographic scope in which the local depth datum is practically used. |
EX_Extent |
|
1.5.3. Enumerations
1.5.3.1. Contour Line Type (ContourLineTypeValue)
List of possible categories of contour lines based on the equidistance parameter of the data set.
Values for the enumeration ContourLineTypeValue
Value |
Definition |
master |
Contour at a vertical distance which is multiple to the equidistance parameter (corresponding to a certain multiple of the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale. |
ordinary |
Contour at the equidistance parameter (corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale, and which is not a master contour. |
auxiliary |
A supplementary contour – not corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval – estimated or interpolated from surrounding contours, used in areas where there is insufficient height information for elevation mapping purposes or to control the creation of a digital elevation model. |
1.5.4. Code lists
1.5.4.1. Breakline Type (BreakLineTypeValue)
List of possible type values for break lines based on the physical characteristics of the break line [in the elevation surface].
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
Values for the code list BreakLineTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
bottomOfSlope |
bottom of slope |
Break line representing the lower boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°. |
changeInSlope |
change in slope |
Break line representing a collection of adjoining points where the terrain has an abrupt change in slope. |
flatAreaBoundary |
flat area boundary |
Break line that delimits an isolated part of the territory where the elevation model has to be constrained at the same elevation value. |
formLine |
form line |
Break line representing a local direction in which the elevation surface being described takes the greatest slope. |
topOfSlope |
top of slope |
Break line representing the upper boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°. |
1.5.4.2. Spot Elevation Classification (SpotElevationClassValue)
Possible classification values for spot elevations based on the LAS specification maintained by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Elevation.
1.5.4.3. Spot Elevation Type (SpotElevationTypeValue)
Possible values for spot elevation points that describe a singularity of the surface.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
Values for the code list SpotElevationTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
depression |
depression |
Point that represents a part of the relief of the land surface or water body's floor surface that is lower in elevation when compared to its surrounding points. |
formSpot |
form spot |
A supplementary spot height, estimated or interpolated from surrounding heights, in areas where few contour lines or other height information exist. |
generic |
generic |
Spot elevation spatial object not fulfilling the description of any of the other values in the current code list. |
pass |
pass |
Lower point of a depression within a ridge alignment, generally opened along the crest line, which allow passing from one slope of the surface to another. |
summit |
summit |
Highest point of a prominence in the relief of a land surface or a water body's floor surface. |
1.6. Elevation - TIN
1.6.1. Spatial object types
The package “Elevation – TIN” contains the spatial object type Elevation TIN.
1.6.1.1. Elevation TIN (ElevationTIN)
Collection of elevation spatial objects forming a particular tessellation of the space based on a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) according to the geometry GM_Tin defined in ISO 19107:2003. Its components are a set of control points whose elevation property values are known, and a set of break lines and stop lines.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationTIN
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
geometries |
Represents the collection of geometric properties of the elevation TIN spatial object. |
GM_Tin |
|
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
propertyType |
Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation TIN. |
ElevationPropertyTypeValue |
|
surfaceType |
Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the elevation TIN describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface. |
SurfaceTypeValue |
|
1.7. Theme-specific Requirements
1.7.1. Requirements on external object identifiers
(1) |
If elevation data is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier. |
1.7.2. Requirements for Elevation Grid Coverages
(1) |
By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Elevation data available:
The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used. |
(2) |
The domainExtent attribute of every ElevationGridCoverage instance shall be at least populated with a subtype of the EX_GeographicExtent type. |
(3) |
The elevation property values included within the range set of a single ElevationGridCoverage shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system. |
(4) |
All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one ElevationGridCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other ElevationGridCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap. |
(5) |
The contributing footprints of any two ElevationGridCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint. |
(6) |
The union of the contributing footprints of the ElevationGridCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance shall determine the geographic extent (domainExtent) of the aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance. |
(7) |
The ElevationGridCoverage package shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries. |
(8) |
Information about the acquisition dates of data contained in elevation grid coverages shall be provided at least in one of the following ways:
|
1.7.3. Requirements for Elevation Vector Data
(1) |
Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2-D geometries, the vertical component (third dimension) shall be provided as elevation property values within the propertyValue attribute. |
(2) |
Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2.5-D geometries, the elevation property values shall be only included within the third coordinate (Z) of these geometries. |
1.7.4. Requirements for Elevation TINs
(1) |
The property values included within a single instance of ElevationTIN spatial object type (TIN model) shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system. |
(2) |
Triangles intersecting a stop line shall be removed from a TIN surface, leaving holes in the surface. If coincidence occurs on surface boundary triangles, the result shall be a change of the surface boundary. |
(3) |
The vector spatial objects provided as components of a TIN collection shall fulfil the generic consistency rules provided for vector objects. |
1.7.5. Requirements on reference systems
(1) |
For measuring the depth of the sea floor where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as reference surface. |
(2) |
For measuring the depth of the sea floor in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the depth of the sea floor shall be referenced to the Mean Sea Level (MSL), or to a well-defined reference level close to the MSL. |
(3) |
The height of the reference level to which the depth of the floor of an inland water body is measured shall be referred to a gravity-related vertical reference system. This shall be the European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) for the areas within the geographical scope of EVRS, or the gravity-related vertical reference system identified by the Member State outside the scope of EVRS. |
(4) |
When providing an integrated land-sea elevation model, only one elevation property (either height or depth) shall be modelled, and its values shall be referenced to a single vertical coordinate reference system. |
1.7.6. Requirements on data quality and consistency
(1) |
If measures other than ISO data quality measures have been used to evaluate an elevation data set, the Lineage metadata element shall include information about those measures and, if possible, a reference to an online resource where more information is available. |
(2) |
Connected contour line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system. |
(3) |
When the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given as third coordinates (Z), the intersection point of two break line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value. |
(4) |
When a contour line spatial object and a break line spatial object provided in the same vertical coordinate reference system intersect each other, the intersection point shall have the same elevation value (if the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given by the third (Z) coordinate). |
(5) |
Contour line spatial objects having different elevation value shall neither intersect nor touch each other when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system. |
(6) |
The boundary of an isolated area spatial object shall not touch the external boundary of a void area spatial object when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system. |
1.8. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Elevation
Layer Name |
Layer Title |
Spatial object type |
EL.BreakLine |
Break Line |
BreakLine |
EL.ContourLine |
Contour Line |
ContourLine |
EL.IsolatedArea |
Isolated Area |
IsolatedArea |
EL.SpotElevation |
Spot Elevation |
SpotElevation |
EL.VoidArea |
Void Area |
VoidArea |
EL.ElevationGridCoverage |
Elevation Grid Coverage |
ElevationGridCoverage |
EL.ElevationTIN |
Elevation TIN |
ElevationTIN |
2. LAND COVER
2.1. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) |
“classification system” means a system for assigning objects to classes, in accordance with ISO 19144-1:2012; |
(2) |
“discrete coverage” means a coverage that returns the same feature attribute values for every direct position within any single spatial object, temporal object or spatiotemporal object in its domain, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007; |
(3) |
“land cover object” means a spatial object (point, pixel or polygon) where the land cover has been observed; |
(4) |
“legend” means the application of a classification in a specific area using a defined mapping scale and specific data set; |
(5) |
“minimal mapping unit” means the smallest area size of a polygon allowed to be represented in a particular land cover data set; |
(6) |
“situation” means the state of a particular land cover object at a particular point in time. |
2.2. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Land Cover
The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Cover are structured in the following packages:
— |
Land Cover Nomenclature |
— |
Land Cover Vector |
— |
Land Cover Raster |
2.3. Land Cover Nomenclature
2.3.1. Data types
2.3.1.1. Land Cover Nomenclature (LandCoverNomenclature)
Information about reference national, institutional or local Land Cover nomenclature.
Attributes of the data type LandCoverNomenclature
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
responsibleParty |
Party responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the nomenclature. |
RelatedParty |
|
externalDescription |
Document describing the nomenclature used in this data set. |
DocumentCitation |
voidable |
embeddedDescription |
An embedded encoding of the classification system according to ISO 19144-2. |
LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem |
voidable |
nomenclatureCodeList |
An http URI pointing to the code list attached to the nomenclature used. |
URI |
|
Constraints of the data type LandCoverNomenclature
The embedded description or the external desciption shall be provided.
2.3.2. Code lists
2.3.2.1. Land Cover Class (LandCoverClassValue)
Land cover code list or classification.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values and the integer codes (to be used to represent specific land cover classes in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage objects) specified for the Pure Land Cover Component (PureLandCoverComponentValue) code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Cover.
2.4. Land Cover Vector
2.4.1. Spatial object types
The package Land Cover Vector contains the following spatial object types:
— |
Land Cover Data Set |
— |
Land Cover Unit |
2.4.1.1. Land Cover Data Set (LandCoverDataset)
A vector representation for Land Cover data.
Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
name |
Name of the Land Cover data set. |
CharacterString |
|
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
extent |
Contains the extent of the data set. |
EX_Extent |
|
nomenclatureDocumentation |
Information about the nomenclature used in this data set. |
LandCoverNomenclature |
|
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
validFrom |
The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world. |
DateTime |
voidable |
validTo |
The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world. |
DateTime |
voidable |
Association roles of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
member |
A Land Cover Unit being part of the data set. |
LandCoverUnit |
|
2.4.1.2. Land Cover Unit (LandCoverUnit)
An individual element of the Land Cover data set represented by a point or surface.
Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
geometry |
Spatial representation of the Land Cover data. |
GM_Object |
|
landCoverObservation |
Land cover information at a specific time and place. |
LandCoverObservation |
|
Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit
Geometries shall be points or surfaces.
2.4.2. Data types
2.4.2.1. Land Cover Observation (LandCoverObservation)
Land Cover information interpreted at a specific time and place.
Attributes of the data type LandCoverObservation
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
class |
The assignment of a land cover class to a land cover unit through a classification code identifier. |
LandCoverClassValue |
|
observationDate |
The observation date associated of an observation. |
DateTime |
voidable |
mosaic |
List of classification values describing into details a land cover unit, associated with percentages. |
LandCoverValue |
voidable |
Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverObservation
The sum of all coveredPercentage attributes attached to each LandCoverObservation shall be lower or equal to 100.
2.4.2.2. Land Cover (LandCoverValue)
Generic class supporting Land Cover value and percentage.
Attributes of the data type LandCoverValue
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
class |
Assignment of a land cover spatial object to a land cover class through a classification code identifier. |
LandCoverClassValue |
|
coveredPercentage |
Fraction of the LandCoverUnit being concerned with the classification value. |
Integer |
voidable |
2.5. Land Cover Raster
2.5.1. Spatial object types
The package Land Cover Raster contains the spatial object type Land Cover Grid Coverage.
2.5.1.1. Land Cover Grid Coverage (LandCoverGridCoverage)
A raster representation for Land Cover data.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
name |
Name of the Land Cover coverage. |
CharacterString |
|
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
extent |
Contains the extent of the data set. |
EX_Extent |
|
nomenclatureDocumentation |
Information about the nomenclature used in this coverage. |
LandCoverNomenclature |
|
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
validFrom |
The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world. |
DateTime |
voidable |
validTo |
The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world. |
DateTime |
voidable |
Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage
The values in the range set are restricted to Integer.
2.6. Theme-specific Requirements
If an onlineDescription attribute is provided for a LandCoverNomenclature data type, the referenced online description shall define, for each class, at least a code, a name, a definition and a RGB value to be used for portrayal. If the online description describes the nomenclature for a LandCoverGridCoverage object, an integer grid code shall also be provided for each class. This code shall be used in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage to represent the corresponding class.
2.7. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Land Cover
Layer Name |
Layer Title |
Spatial object type |
LC.LandCoverPoints |
Land Cover Points |
LandCoverUnit |
LC.LandCoverSurfaces |
Land Cover Surfaces |
LandCoverUnit |
LC.LandCoverRaster |
Land Cover Raster |
LandCoverGridCoverage |
3. ORTHOIMAGERY
3.1. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) |
“mosaic” means an image composed of multiple overlapping or adjoining photographs or images merged together. |
(2) |
“orthoimage aggregation” means a combination of subsets from several homogeneous orthoimage coverages forming a new orthoimage coverage. |
(3) |
“raster” means a usually rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines forming or corresponding to the display on a cathode ray tube, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007. |
3.2. Spatial object types
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery:
— |
Orthoimage Coverage |
— |
Mosaic Element |
— |
Single Mosaic Element |
— |
Aggregated Mosaic Element |
3.2.1. Orthoimage Coverage (OrthoimageCoverage)
Raster image of the Earth surface that has been geometrically corrected (“orthorectified”) to remove distortion caused by differences in elevation, sensor tilt and, optionally, by sensor optics.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
domainExtent |
Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. |
EX_Extent |
|
footprint |
Geographic area enclosing valid data of the orthoimage coverage. |
GM_MultiSurface |
voidable |
interpolationType |
Mathematical method which shall be used to evaluate a continuous coverage, i.e. determine the values of the coverage at any direct position within the domain of the coverage. |
InterpolationMethodValue |
|
name |
Free text name of the orthoimage coverage. |
CharacterString |
voidable |
phenomenonTime |
Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s). |
TM_Period |
voidable |
beginLifespanVersion |
Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
TM_Position |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired from the spatial data set. |
TM_Position |
voidable |
Association roles of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
contributingOrthoimageCoverage |
Reference to the orthoimage coverages that compose an aggregated orthoimage coverage. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class OrthoimageAggregation. |
OrthoimageCoverage |
|
mosaicElement |
Spatial representation of the acquisition time of a mosaicked orthoimage coverage. |
MosaicElement |
voidable |
Constraints of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
The acquisition time of the orthoimage coverage shall be provided through the phenomenonTime attribute or the mosaicElement association.
The dimension of the grid used shall always be 2.
The domainExtent attribute shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.
The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.
All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.
The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.
The values in the range set shall be described by the Integer type.
3.2.2. Mosaic Element (MosaicElement)
Abstract type identifying both the contributing area and the acquisition time of one or several input images used to generate a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type MosaicElement
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
geometry |
Geometric representation spatially delineating the date and time of acquisition of the several input images that contribute to the final mosaic. |
GM_MultiSurface |
|
phenomenonTime |
Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s). |
TM_Period |
|
3.2.3. Single Mosaic Element (SingleMosaicElement)
Mosaic element relating to a single input image.
This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.
Attributes of the spatial object type SingleMosaicElement
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
imageSourceReference |
Reference to the input image. |
CharacterString |
voidable |
3.2.4. Aggregated Mosaic Element (AggregatedMosaicElement)
Mosaic element relating to several input images that share the same acquisition time at a given level of definition (e.g. day, month).
This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.
3.3. Data types
3.3.1. Orthoimage Aggregation (OrthoimageAggregation)
Geometrical characteristics of the orthoimage aggregation.
This type is an association class.
Attributes of the data type OrthoimageAggregation
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
contributingFootprint |
Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of an orthoimage coverage that contributes to the aggregated orthoimage coverage. |
GM_MultiSurface |
|
3.4. Code lists
3.4.1. Interpolation Method (InterpolationMethodValue)
List of codes that identify theinterpolation methodswhich may be used for evaluating orthoimage coverages.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
Values for the code list InterpolationTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
nearestNeighbour |
nearest neighbour |
Nearest neighbour interpolation |
bilinear |
bilinear |
Bilinear interpolation |
biquadratic |
biquadratic |
Biquadratic interpolation |
bicubic |
bicubic |
Bicubic interpolation |
3.5. Theme-specific Requirements
3.5.1. Requirements on external object identifiers
(1) |
If an orthoimage is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier. |
3.5.2. Requirements for Orthoimage Coverages
(1) |
By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Orthoimagery data available:
The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used. |
(2) |
The footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its geographic extent that is described through the domainExtent property. |
(3) |
The value type of the metadata property carried by the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage shall be set to OM_Observation when using the Observation and Measurement metadata model defined in ISO 19156:2011. |
(4) |
All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one OrthoimageCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other OrthoimageCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap. |
(5) |
The contributing footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance referred by an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its own footprint. |
(6) |
The contributing footprints of any two OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint. |
(7) |
The union of the contributing footprints of the OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall determine the footprint of the aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance. |
3.5.3. Requirements for mosaic elements
(1) |
All the mosaic elements related to an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be of the same type, i.e. either SingleMosaicElement or AggregatedMosaicElement. |
(2) |
The geometries delineating any two MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint. |
(3) |
The union of the geometries delineating all MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall include its footprint and be contained in its geographic domain extent. |
3.5.4. Requirements on reference systems
(1) |
Data related to the spatial data theme Orthoimagery shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries. |
(2) |
Only two-dimensional coordinate reference systems shall be used to represent INSPIRE orthoimagery data sets. |
3.5.5. Requirements on data quality
(1) |
The measures “root mean square error in X” (RMSE-x) and “root mean square error in Y” (RMSE-y) shall be provided jointly when used to assess the gridded data position of orthoimagery data. |
3.6. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery
Layer Name |
Layer Title |
Spatial object type |
OI.OrthoimageCoverage |
orthoimage coverage |
OrthoimageCoverage |
OI.MosaicElement |
mosaic element |
MosaicElement |
4. GEOLOGY
4.1. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Geology
The types specified for the spatial data theme Geology are structured in the following packages:
— |
Geology |
— |
Geophysics |
— |
Hydrogeology |
4.2. Geology
4.2.1. Spatial object types
The package Geology contains the following spatial object types:
— |
Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature |
— |
Borehole |
— |
Fold |
— |
Geologic Collection |
— |
Geologic Event |
— |
Geologic Feature |
— |
Geologic Structure |
— |
Geologic Unit |
— |
Geomorphologic Feature |
— |
Mapped Feature |
— |
Mapped Interval |
— |
Natural Geomorphologic Feature |
— |
Shear Displacement Structure |
4.2.1.1. Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature)
A geomorphologic feature (i.e., landform) which has been created by human activity.
This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
anthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureType |
Terms describing the type of a geomorphologic feature. |
AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue |
|
4.2.1.2. Borehole (Borehole)
A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground.
Attributes of the spatial object type Borehole
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
boreholeLength |
The distance along a borehole. |
Quantity |
voidable |
elevation |
The vertical height above datum of the borehole collar. |
DirectPosition |
voidable |
location |
The location of the borehole collar. |
GM_Point |
|
purpose |
The purpose for which the borehole was drilled. |
BoreholePurposeValue |
voidable |
downholeGeometry |
The downhole geometry of the borehole |
GM_Curve |
voidable |
Association roles of the spatial object type Borehole
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
logElement |
1-D MappedFeature instances that are logged (interpreted) intervals within a borehole. |
MappedInterval |
voidable |
4.2.1.3. Fold (Fold)
One or more systematically curved layers, surfaces, or lines in a rock body.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.
Attributes of the spatial object type Fold
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
profileType |
The type of the fold. |
FoldProfileTypeValue |
voidable |
4.2.1.4. Geologic Collection (GeologicCollection)
A collection of geological or geophysical objects.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicCollection
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
name |
The name of the collection. |
CharacterString |
|
collectionType |
The type of the collection. |
CollectionTypeValue |
|
reference |
A reference for the collection. |
DocumentCitation |
voidable |
beginLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
endLifespanVersion |
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. |
DateTime |
voidable |
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicCollection
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
geophObjectSet |
A GeophObjectSet member of the geologic collection. |
GeophObjectSet |
voidable |
geophObjectMember |
A GeophObjectMember of the geologic collection. |
GeophObject |
voidable |
boreholeMember |
A Borehole member of a geologic collection. |
Borehole |
voidable |
mapMember |
A MappedFeature member of a geologic collection. |
MappedFeature |
voidable |
4.2.1.5. Geologic Event (GeologicEvent)
An identifiable event during which one or more geological processes act to modify geological entities.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicEvent
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
name |
The name of the geologic event. |
CharacterString |
voidable |
eventEnvironment |
The physical setting within which the geologic event takes place. |
EventEnvironmentValue |
voidable |
eventProcess |
The process or processes that occurred during the geologic event. |
EventProcessValue |
voidable |
olderNamedAge |
Older boundary of the age of the geologic event. |
GeochronologicEraValue |
voidable |
youngerNamedAge |
Younger boundary of the age of the geologic event. |
GeochronologicEraValue |
voidable |
4.2.1.6. Geologic Feature (GeologicFeature)
A conceptual geological feature that is hypothesized to exist coherently in the world.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicFeature
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
inspireId |
External object identifier of the spatial object. |
Identifier |
|
name |
The name of the geologic feature. |
CharacterString |
voidable |
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicFeature
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
themeClass |
A thematic classification of the geologic feature. |
ThematicClass |
voidable |
geologicHistory |
An association that relates one or more geologic events to a geologic feature to describe their age or geologic history. |
GeologicEvent |
voidable |
4.2.1.7. Geologic Structure (GeologicStructure)
A configuration of matter in the Earth based on describable inhomogeneity, pattern or fracture in an earth material.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.
4.2.1.8. Geologic Unit (GeologicUnit)
A volume of rock with distinct characteristics.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicUnit
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
geologicUnitType |
The type of the geological unit. |
GeologicUnitTypeValue |
|
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicUnit
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
composition |
Describes composition of the geologic unit. |
CompositionPart |
voidable |
4.2.1.9. Geomorphologic Feature (GeomorphologicFeature)
An abstract spatial object type describing the shape and nature of the Earth's land surface (i.e. a landform).
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.
4.2.1.10. Mapped Feature (MappedFeature)
A spatial representation of a GeologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type MappedFeature
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
shape |
The geometry of the mapped feature. |
GM_Object |
|
mappingFrame |
The surface on which the mapped feature is projected. |
MappingFrameValue |
|
Association roles of the spatial object type MappedFeature
Association role |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
specification |
A description association that links the mapped feature to a notional geologic feature. |
GeologicFeature |
|
4.2.1.11. Mapped Interval (MappedInterval)
A special kind of a mapped feature whose shape is a 1-D interval and which uses the spatial reference system of the containing borehole.
This type is a sub-type of MappedFeature.
4.2.1.12. Natural Geomorphologic Feature (NaturalGeomorphologicFeature)
A geomorphologic feature (i.e. landform) that has been created by natural Earth processes.
This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type NaturalGeomorphologicFeature
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
naturalGeomorphologicFeatureType |
The type of the natural geomorphologic feature. |
NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue |
|
activity |
The level of activity of the natural geomorphologic feature. |
GeomorphologicActivityValue |
voidable |
4.2.1.13. Shear Displacement Structure (ShearDisplacementStructure)
Brittle to ductile style structures along which displacement has occurred.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.
Attributes of the spatial object type ShearDisplacementStructure
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
faultType |
Refers to a vocabulary of terms describing the type of shear displacement structure. |
FaultTypeValue |
|
4.2.2. Data types
4.2.2.1. Composition Part (CompositionPart)
The composition of a geologic unit in terms of lithological constituents.
Attributes of the data type CompositionPart
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
material |
The material that comprises part or all of the geologic unit. |
LithologyValue |
|
proportion |
Quantity that specifies the fraction of the geologic unit composed of the material. |
QuantityRange |
voidable |
role |
The relationship of the composition part to the geologic unit composition as a whole. |
CompositionPartRoleValue |
|
4.2.2.2. Thematic Class (ThematicClass)
A generic thematic classifier to enable the reclassification of Geologic Features with user defined classes appropriate to thematic maps.
Attributes of the data type ThematicClass
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
themeClass |
The value of the thematic class. |
ThematicClassValue |
|
themeClassification |
The used classification |
ThematicClassificationValue |
|
4.2.3. Code lists
4.2.3.1. Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature Type (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue)
Types of anthropogenic geomorphologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
artificialCollapsedDepression |
artificial collapsed depression |
A collapse basin, commonly a closed depression, which is the direct result of surficial subsidence associated with subsurface mining or tunneling. |
artificialDrainage |
artificial drainage |
Human-made network built primarily to lower or control the local water table. |
artificialLevee |
artificial levee |
An artificial embankment constructed along the bank of a watercourse or an arm of the sea, to protect land from inundation or to confine streamflow to its channel. |
dredgedChannel |
dredged channel |
A roughly linear, deep water area formed by a dredging operation for navigation purposes |
dump |
dump |
An area of smooth or uneven accumulations or piles of waste rock, earthy material, or general refuse that without major reclamation are incapable of supporting plants. |
fill |
fill |
Human-constructed deposits of natural earth materials and/or waste materials used to fill a depression, to extend shore land into a body of water, or in building dams. |
impactCraterAnthropogenic |
impact crater (anthropogenic) |
A generally circular or elliptical depression formed by hypervelocity impact of an experimental projectile or ordnance into earthy or rock material. |
landfillSite |
landfill site |
Waste disposal site used for the controlled deposit of the waste onto or into land. |
levelledLand |
levelled land |
A land area, usually a field, that has been mechanically flattened or smoothed to facilitate management practices such as flood irrigation. |
openpitMine |
openpit mine |
A relatively large depression resulting from the excavation of material and redistribution of overburden associated with surficial mining operations. |
pit |
pit |
A depression, ditch or pit excavated to furnish gravel, sand or other materials for roads or other construction purposes; a type of borrow pit. |
quarry |
quarry |
Excavation areas, open to the sky, usually for the extraction of stone. |
reclaimedLand |
reclaimed land |
A land area composed of earthy fill material that has been placed and shaped to approximate natural contours, commonly part of land-reclamation efforts after mining operations. Or a land area, commonly submerged in its native state, that has been protected by artificial structures and drained for agricultural or other purposes. |
reservoirLake |
reservoir lake |
An inland body of permanently standing water, usually fresh, occupying a depression on the Earth’s surface closed by a dam. |
spoilBank |
spoil bank |
A bank, mound, or other artificial accumulation of rock debris and earthy dump deposits removed from ditches, strip mines, or other excavations. |
subsidenceAreaAnthropogenic |
subsidence area (anthropogenic) |
An area subject to a process of subsidence induced by anthropogenic activities, for example subsurface mining, tunneling, hydrocarbon or groundwater production. |
4.2.3.2. Borehole Purpose (BoreholePurposeValue)
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.
Values for the code list BoreholePurposeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
Parent |
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geologicalSurvey |
geological survey |
General examination of an area's geological entities. |
|
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explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
exploration and exploitation of raw material |
The discovery and identification of mineral resources, including the assessment of their importance and the evaluation of their economic potential. |
|
||||||
explorationExploitationEnergyResources |
exploration and exploitation of energy resources |
Examination of the subsurface with regard to the availability of fossil energy resources and planning the extraction thereof. |
|
||||||
hydrocarbonProduction |
hydrocarbon production |
Production of petroleum oil and/or gas. |
explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
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hydrocarbonExploration |
hydrocarbon exploration |
Exploration in an unproved area to test for a new field, a new pay, a deeper reservoir, or a shallower reservoir. |
explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
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hydrocarbonAppraisal |
hydrocarbon appraisal |
Assessment of characteristics of a proven hydrocarbon accumulation. |
explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
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geothermalEnergy |
geothermal energy, geothermal heat exchangers |
Exploration pertaining to the utilization of geothermal energy resources and design of geothermal heat pumps. |
explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
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heatStorage |
heat storage |
Well to enable the underground to be used for heat storage. |
geothermalEnergy |
||||||
mineralExplorationExtraction |
mineral exploration and extraction |
Well drilled for the purpose of locating and/or extracting mineral resources from the subsurface, usually through the injection and/or extraction of mineral bearing fluids. |
explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
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explorationExploitationNonmetallicMineralDeposits |
exploration and exploitation of nonmetallic mineral deposits |
Prospecting with regard to the availability and planning for excavation of nonmetallic mineral deposits, mainly for construction purposes, building stones, cement and ceramic or glass industry. |
explorationExploitationRawMaterial |
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disposal |
disposal |
A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal. |
|
||||||
explorationNaturalUndergroundStorage |
exploration of natural underground storage space |
Examination of the subsurface's ability to store various materials. |
|
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waterSupply |
water supply |
Water supply in general. |
|
||||||
drinkingWaterSupply |
drinking water supply |
Well construction for drinking water. |
waterSupply |
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industrialWaterSupply |
industrial water supply |
Well construction for industrial water supply. |
waterSupply |
||||||
aquaculture |
aquaculture |
To supply water to aquaculture purposes. |
waterSupply |
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irrigation |
irrigation |
Well construction for irrigation purposes. |
waterSupply |
||||||
emergencyWaterSupply |
emergency water supply |
Well construction for emergency water supply. |
waterSupply |
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contingencyWaterSupply |
contingency water supply |
Stand-by water supply in case of water deficiency. |
waterSupply |
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geophysicalSurvey |
geophysical survey |
Examination of the subsurface's geophysical properties. |
|
||||||
shotHole |
shot hole |
In connection with seismic surveys explosives are loaded into shot holes. |
geophysicalSurvey |
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flowingShot |
flowing shot |
A flowing shot hole is a drilled hole for seismic purposes that has entered an underground water source that has sufficient pressure to cause the hole to “overflow”. |
shotHole |
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hydrogeologicalSurvey |
hydrogeological survey, water management |
Examination of groundwater flow, the chemical properties of ground water, and transport of particles, solutes, and energy, as well as the management of the sustainable use of ground water resources. |
|
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geotechnicalSurvey |
geotechnical survey, construction site characterization |
Geotechnical investigations performed to obtain information on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions. |
|
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geochemicalSurvey |
geochemical survey, analyses |
Examination of chemical properties of the rock formation and /or the porosity fluids. |
|
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pedologicalSurvey |
pedological survey |
Investigation to characterize types of soils. |
|
||||||
environmentalMonitoring |
environmental monitoring |
Groundwater chemistry and groundwater level is monitored. |
|
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pollutionMonitoring |
pollution monitoring |
Monitoring of known pollution sites. |
environmentalMonitoring |
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waterQualityMonitoring |
water quality monitoring |
Monitoring to assess the nature and distribution of pollutants and contaminants in groundwater; the nature and distribution of naturally occurring chemical constituents; subsurface hydrologic conditions, and hydraulic properties of strata as they relate to pollutant and contaminant movement. |
environmentalMonitoring |
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groundwaterLevelMonitoring |
groundwater level monitoring |
Construction of a gauge for recording groundwater level changes. |
environmentalMonitoring |
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dewatering |
dewatering |
Dewatering is the removal of water from solid material or soil by wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, or similar solid-liquid separation processes. Removing or draining water from a riverbed, construction site, caisson, or mine shaft, by pumping or evaporation. |
|
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mitigation |
mitigation |
Lowering of the groundwater level to prevent the groundwater table to reach polluted sites. |
dewatering |
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remediation |
remediation |
Remediation in general. The removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, soil and other rock |
|
||||||
thermalCleaning |
sparging, thermal cleaning |
A kind of remediation. In situ cleaning of soil using heat, steam. |
remediation |
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recharge |
recharge |
|
|
4.2.3.3. Collection Type (CollectionTypeValue)
Types of collections of geological and geophysical objects.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list CollectionTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
boreholeCollection |
borehole collection |
Collection of boreholes |
geologicalModel |
geological model |
Collection of objects for a 3D geological spatial model |
geologicalMap |
geological map |
Collection of features for a geological map which described geological units, structures geomorphologic features, etc. |
geophysicalObjectCollection |
geophysical object collection |
Collection of geophysical objects |
4.2.3.4. Composition Part Role (CompositionPartRoleValue)
Roles that a compositional part plays in a geologic unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.
Values for the code list CompositionPartRoleValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
Parent |
onlyPart |
only part |
Entire described unit consists of a single part or constituent. |
|
partOf |
part of |
The geologic unit part role is not known in any greater detail. |
|
facies |
facies |
Represents a particular body of rock that is a lateral variant of a lithostratigraphic unit, or a variant of a lithodemic unit. |
partOf |
inclusion |
inclusion |
Geologic unit constituent is present as masses with generally sharp boundaries enclosed within a matrix of some other material. |
partOf |
lithosome |
lithosome |
A kind of rock body that has multiple occurrences in a single geologic unit. A mass of rock of uniform character, characterized by geometry, composition, and internal structure. |
partOf |
stratigraphicPart |
stratigraphic part |
A geologic unit part that occupies a particular stratigraphic position within a geologic unit. |
partOf |
unspecifiedPartRole |
unspecified part role |
Geologic unit part with unspecified role. |
partOf |
4.2.3.5. Event Environment (EventEnvironmentValue)
Terms for the geologic environments within which geologic events take place.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
Values for the code list EventEnvironmentValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
earthInteriorSetting |
earth interior setting |
Geologic environments within the solid Earth. |
earthSurfaceSetting |
earth surface setting |
Geologic environments on the surface of the solid Earth. |
extraTerrestrialSetting |
extra-terrestrial setting |
Material originated outside of the Earth or its atmosphere. |
tectonicallyDefinedSetting |
tectonically defined setting |
Setting defined by relationships to tectonic plates on or in the Earth. |
4.2.3.6. Event Process (EventProcessValue)
Terms specifying the process or processes that occurred during an event.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
Values for the code list EventProcessValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
bolideImpact |
bolide impact |
The impact of an extraterrestrial body on the surface of the earth. |
deepWaterOxygenDepletion |
deep water oxygen depletion |
Process of removal of oxygen from from the deep part of a body of water. |
deformation |
deformation |
Movement of rock bodies by displacement on fault or shear zones, or change in shape of a body of earth material. |
diageneticProcess |
diagenetic process |
Any chemical, physical, or biological process that affects a sedimentary earth material after initial deposition, and during or after lithification, exclusive of weathering and metamorphism. |
extinction |
extinction |
Process of disappearance of a species or higher taxon, so that it no longer exists anywhere or in the subsequent fossil record. |
geomagneticProcess |
geomagnetic process |
Process that results in change in Earth's magnetic field. |
humanActivity |
human activity |
Processes of human modification of the earth to produce geologic features. |
magmaticProcess |
magmatic process |
A process involving melted rock (magma). |
metamorphicProcess |
metamorphic process |
Mineralogical, chemical, and structural adjustment of solid rocks to physical and chemical conditions that differ from the conditions under which the rocks in question originated, and are generally been imposed at depth, below the surface zones of weathering and cementation. |
seaLevelChange |
sea level change |
Process of mean sea level changing relative to some datum. |
sedimentaryProcess |
sedimentary process |
A phenomenon that changes the distribution or physical properties of sediment at or near the earth's surface. |
speciation |
speciation |
Process that results inappearance of new species. |
tectonicProcess |
tectonic process |
Processes related to the interaction between or deformation of rigid plates forming the crust of the Earth. |
weathering |
weathering |
The process or group of processes by which earth materials exposed to atmospheric agents at or near the Earth's surface are changed in color, texture, composition, firmness, or form, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material. Processes typically include oxidation, hydration, and leaching of soluble constituents. |
4.2.3.7. Fault Type (FaultTypeValue)
Terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
This code list is hierarchical.
Values for the code list FaultTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
Parent |
fault |
fault |
A discrete surface, or zone of discrete surfaces, with some thickness, separating two rock masses across which one mass has slid past the other. |
|
extractionFault |
extraction fault |
A fault whose two sides have approached each other substantially in the direction perpendicular to the fault. |
fault |
highAngleFault |
high angle fault |
Fault that dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of its recognized extent, for which slip or separation is not explicitly specified. |
fault |
lowAngleFault |
low angle fault |
Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault. |
fault |
obliqueSlipFault |
oblique slip fault |
Fault with slip vector that has ratio of strike-parallel to dip-parallel displacement between 10 to 1 and 1 to 10 at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault. |
fault |
reverseFault |
reverse fault |
Fault with dip-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the strike-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault, and the fault dips consistently in the same direction with the hanging wall displaced up relative to the footwall over at least half the mapped trace of the fault. |
fault |
scissorFault |
scissor fault |
A fault on which there is increasing offset or separation along the strike from an initial point of no offset, with the opposite sense of offset in the opposite direction. |
fault |
strikeSlipFault |
strike slip fault |
Fault with strike-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the dip-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault. |
fault |
4.2.3.8. Fold Profile Type (FoldProfileTypeValue)
Terms specifying the type of fold.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list FoldProfileTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
anticline |
anticline |
A fold, general convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks. |
antiform |
antiform |
Any convex-upward, concave downward fold. |
syncline |
syncline |
A fold of which the core contains the stratigraphically younger rocks; it is generally concave upward. |
synform |
synform |
Any fold whose limbs close at the bottom. |
4.2.3.9. Geochronologic Era (GeochronologicEraValue)
Terms specifying recognised geological time units.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in Cohen, K.M., Finney, S. & Gibbard, P.L., International Chronostratigraphic Chart, August 2012, International Commission on Stratigraphy of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2012 and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the additional values for Pre-Cambrian rocks and Quaternary units specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
4.2.3.10. Geologic Unit Type (GeologicUnitTypeValue)
Terms describing the type of geologic unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.
Values for the code list GeologicUnitTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
Parent |
geologicUnit |
geologic unit |
Type of geologic unit that is unknown, unspecified, irrelevant, or some type not included in the vocabulary. |
|
allostratigraphicUnit |
allostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit defined by bounding surfaces. Not necessarily stratified. |
geologicUnit |
alterationUnit |
alteration unit |
Geologic unit defined by alteration process. |
geologicUnit |
biostratigraphicUnit |
biostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit defined based on fossil content. |
geologicUnit |
chronostratigraphicUnit |
chronostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit that includes all rocks formed during a specific interval of geologic time |
geologicUnit |
geophysicalUnit |
geophysical unit |
Geologic unit defined by its geophysical characteristics. |
geologicUnit |
magnetostratigraphicUnit |
magnetostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit defined by magnetic characteristics. |
geophysicalUnit |
lithogeneticUnit |
lithogenetic unit |
Geologic unit defined by genesis. The genesis is manifested by material properties, but the material is not the defining property. |
geologicUnit |
artificialGround |
artificial ground |
Geologic unit defined by genesis involving direct human action to deposit or modify material. |
lithogeneticUnit |
excavationUnit |
excavation unit |
Geologic unit defined by human-made genesis involving excavation. |
lithogeneticUnit |
massMovementUnit |
mass movement unit |
Geologic unit produced by gravity driven, down-slope displacement of material, and characterized by the type of movement giving rise to the deposit, and by how the individual movement types present in the deposit are related in time and space. |
lithogeneticUnit |
lithologicUnit |
lithologic unit |
Geologic unit defined by lithology independent of relationships to other units. |
geologicUnit |
lithostratigraphicUnit |
lithostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit defined on the basis of observable and distinctive lithologic properties or combination of lithologic properties and stratigraphic relationships. |
geologicUnit |
lithodemicUnit |
lithodemic unit |
Lithostratigraphic unit that lacks stratification |
lithostratigraphicUnit |
lithotectonicUnit |
lithotectonic unit |
Geologic unit defined on basis of structural or deformation features, mutual relations, origin or historical evolution. Contained material may be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. |
geologicUnit |
deformationUnit |
deformation unit |
Lithotectonic unit defined by deformation style or characteristic geologic structure observable in outcrop. |
lithotectonicUnit |
pedostratigraphicUnit |
pedostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit that represents a single pedologic horizon in a sequence of strata (consolidated or non-consolidated). |
geologicUnit |
polarityChronostratigraphicUnit |
polarity chronostratigraphic unit |
Geologic unit defined by primary magnetic-polarity record imposed when the rock was deposited or crystallized during a specific interval of geologic time. |
geologicUnit |
4.2.3.11. Geomorphologic Activity (GeomorphologicActivityValue)
Terms indicating the level of activity of a geomorphologic feature.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list GeomorphologicActivityValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
active |
active |
A geomorphologic process that is currently in a state of action, or that has been reactivated since a conventionally short period of time. |
dormant |
dormant |
A geomorphologic process that has not shown signs of activity since a conventionally short period of time, and that could be reactivated by its original causes, or triggered by induced causes such as anthropogenic activities. |
reactivated |
reactivated |
A reactivated geomorphologic process is an active geomorphologic process which has been dormant. |
stabilised |
stabilised |
A stabilized geomorphologic process is an inactive process which has been protected from its original causes by remedial measures. |
inactive |
inactive |
A relict or fossil geomorphologic process. |
4.2.3.12. Lithology (LithologyValue)
Terms describing the lithology.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
This code list is hierarchical.
Values for the code list LithologyValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
Parent |
compoundMaterial |
compound material |
An earth material composed of an aggregation of particles of earth material, possibly including other Compound Materials. |
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anthropogenicMaterial |
anthropogenic material |
Material known to have artificial (human-related) origin; insufficient information to classify in more detail. |
compoundMaterial |
anthropogenicConsolidatedMaterial |
anthropogenic consolidated material |
Consolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin. |
anthropogenicMaterial |
anthropogenicUnconsolidatedMaterial |
anthropogenic unconsolidated material |
Unconsolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin. |
anthropogenicMaterial |
breccia |
breccia |
Coarse-grained material composed of angular broken rock fragments; the fragments typically have sharp edges and unworn corners. |
compoundMaterial |
compositeGenesisMaterial |
composite genesis material |
Material of unspecified consolidation state formed by geological modification of pre-existing materials outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes. |
compoundMaterial |
compositeGenesisRock |
composite genesis rock |
Rock formed by geological modification of pre-existing rocks outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes. |
compositeGenesisMaterial |
faultRelatedMaterial |
fault-related material |
Material formed as a result of brittle faulting, composed of greater than 10 percent matrix; matrix is fine-grained material caused by tectonic grainsize reduction. |
compositeGenesisMaterial |
impactGeneratedMaterial |
impact generated material |
Material that contains features indicative of shock metamorphism, such as microscopic planar deformation features within grains or shatter cones, interpreted to be the result of extraterrestrial bolide impact. Includes breccias and melt rocks. |
compositeGenesisMaterial |
materialFormedInSurficialEnvironment |
material formed in surficial environment |
Material that is the product of weathering processes operating on pre-existing rocks or deposits, analogous to hydrothermal or metasomatic rocks, but formed at ambient Earth surface temperature and pressure. |
compositeGenesisMaterial |
rock |
rock |
Consolidated aggregate of one or more earth materials, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter, or of solid organic material. |
compoundMaterial |
aphanite |
aphanite |
Rock that is too fine grained to categorize in more detail. |
rock |
sedimentaryRock |
sedimentary rock |
Rock formed by accumulation and cementation of solid fragmental material deposited by air, water or ice, or as a result of other natural agents, such as precipitation from solution, the accumulation of organic material, or from biogenic processes, including secretion by organisms. |
rock |
tuffite |
tuffite |
Rock consists of more than 50 percent particles of indeterminate pyroclastic or epiclastic origin and less than 75 percent particles of clearly pyroclastic origin. |
rock |
sedimentaryMaterial |
sedimentary material |
Material formed by accumulation of solid fragmental material deposited by air, water or ice, or material that accumulated by other natural agents such as chemical precipitation from solution or secretion by organisms. |
compoundMaterial |
carbonateSedimentaryMaterial |
carbonate sedimentary material |
Sedimentary material in which at least 50 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals calcite, aragonite and dolomite, in particles of intrabasinal origin. |
sedimentaryMaterial |
chemicalSedimentaryMaterial |
chemical sedimentary material |
Sedimentary material that consists of at least 50 percent material produced by inorganic chemical processes within the basin of deposition. Includes inorganic siliceous, carbonate, evaporite, iron-rich, and phosphatic sediment classes. |
sedimentaryMaterial |
clasticSedimentaryMaterial |
clastic sedimentary material |
Sedimentary material of unspecified consolidation state in which at least 50 percent of the constituent particles were derived from erosion, weathering, or mass-wasting of pre-existing earth materials, and transported to the place of deposition by mechanical agents such as water, wind, ice and gravity. |
sedimentaryMaterial |
nonClasticSiliceousSedimentaryMaterial |
non-clastic siliceous sedimentary material |
Sedimentary material that consists of at least 50 percent silicate mineral material, deposited directly by chemical or biological processes at the depositional surface, or in particles formed by chemical or biological processes within the basin of deposition. |
sedimentaryMaterial |
organicRichSedimentaryMaterial |
organic rich sedimentary material |
Sedimentary material in which 50 percent or more of the primary sedimentary material is organic carbon. |
sedimentaryMaterial |
igneousMaterial |
igneous material |
Earth material formed as a result of igneous processes, e.g. intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, volcanic eruption. |
compoundMaterial |
fragmentalIgneousMaterial |
fragmental igneous material |
Igneous material of unspecified consolidation state in which greater than 75 percent of the rock consists of fragments produced as a result of igneous rock-forming process. |
igneousMaterial |
acidicIgneousMaterial |
acidic igneous material |
Igneous material with more than 63 percent SiO2. |
igneousMaterial |
basicIgneousMaterial |
basic igneous material |
Igneous material with between 45 and 52 percent SiO2. |
igneousMaterial |
igneousRock |
igneous rock |
Rock formed as a result of igneous processes, for example intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, or volcanic eruption. |
igneousMaterial |
intermediateCompositionIgneousMaterial |
intermediate composition igneous material |
Igneous material with between 52 and 63 percent SiO2. |
igneousMaterial |
unconsolidatedMaterial |
unconsolidated material |
CompoundMaterial composed of an aggregation of particles that do not adhere to each other strongly enough that the aggregate can be considered a solid in its own right. |
compoundMaterial |
naturalUnconsolidatedMaterial |
natural unconsolidated material |
Unconsolidated material known to have natural, i.e. not human-made, origin. |
unconsolidatedMaterial |
sediment |
sediment |
Unconsolidated material consisting of an aggregation of particles transported or deposited by air, water or ice, or that accumulated by other natural agents, such as chemical precipitation, and that forms in layers on the Earth's surface. |
naturalUnconsolidatedMaterial |
4.2.3.13. Mapping Frame (MappingFrameValue)
Terms indicating the surface on which the MappedFeature is projected.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list MappingFrameValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
baseOfQuaternary |
base of quaternary |
Base of the predominantely unconsolidated sedimentary material of Quaternary age. |
surfaceGeology |
surface geology |
Bedrock and superficial deposits that would be visible if the overlying soil was removed or are exposed at the topographic surface. |
topOfBasement |
top of basement |
The surface in the crust of the Earth below sedimentary or volcanic deposits, or tectonically transported rock unit. |
topOfBedrock |
top of bedrock |
Top surface of the usually solid rock that may either be exposed at the topographic surface or covered by other unconsolidated deposits. |
4.2.3.14. Natural Geomorphologic Feature Type (NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue)
Terms describing the type of natural geomorphologic feature.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
Value |
Name |
Definition |
naturalGeomorphologicFeature |
natural geomorphologic feature |
A geomorphologic feature produced by the natural dynamics. |
drainagePattern |
drainage pattern |
The configuration or arrangement of stream courses in an area, including gullies or first-order channelized flow areas, higher order tributaries, and main streams. |
constructionalFeature |
constructional feature |
Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to depositional (aggradational) processes, such as the accumulation of sediment |
destructionalFeature |
destructional feature |
Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to the removal of material by erosion and weathering (degradation) processes resulting from the wearing-down or away of the land surface. |
degradationFeature |
degradation feature |
A geomorphologic feature resulting from the wearing down or away, and the general lowering or reduction, of the Earth's surface by natural processes of weathering and erosion, and which may infer the processes of transportation of sediment. |
relic |
relic |
A landform that has survived decay or disintegration, or one that has been left behind after the disappearance of the greater part of its substance such as a remnant island. |
exhumedFeature |
exhumed feature |
Formerly buried landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols that have been re-exposed by erosion of the covering mantle. |
buriedFeature |
buried feature |
Landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols covered by younger sediments. |
pediment |
pediment |
A gently sloping erosional surface developed at the foot of a receding hill or mountain slope, commonly with a slightly concave-upward profile, that cross-cuts rock or sediment strata that extend beneath adjacent uplands. |
erosional |
erosional features |
A land surface shaped by the action of erosion, especially by running water. |
hill |
hill |
A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising at least 30 metres to as much as 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes, a well-defined, rounded outline and slopes that generally exceed 15 percent. |
interfluve |
interfluve |
A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of a hill; shoulders of back wearing hill slopes can narrow the upland or merge resulting in a strongly convex shape. |
crest |
crest |
A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the convex slopes (perpendicular to the contour) that form the narrow, roughly linear top area of a hill, ridge, or other upland where shoulders have converged to the extent that little or no summit remains; dominated by erosion, slope wash and mass movement processes and sediments |
headSlope |
head slope |
A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally concave area of a hillside, especially at the head of a drainage way, resulting in converging overland water flow. |
sideSlope |
side slope |
A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally planar area of a hillside, resulting in predominantly parallel overland water flow. Contour lines generally form straight lines. |
noseSlope |
nose slope |
A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the projecting end (laterally convex area) of a hillside, resulting in predominantly divergent overland water flow; contour lines generally form convex curves. |
freeFace |
free face |
A geomorphologic component of hills and mountains consisting of an outcrop of bare rock that sheds rock fragments and other sediments to, and commonly stands more steeply than the angle of repose of, the colluvial slope immediately below; most commonly found on shoulder and back slope positions, and can comprise part or all of a nose slope or side slope. |
baseSlope |
base slope |
A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the concave to linear slope (perpendicular to the contour) which, regardless of the lateral shape, is an area that forms an apron or wedge at the bottom of a hillside dominated by colluvial and slope wash processes and sediments |
mountain |
mountain |
A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising more than 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes and generally with steep sides (greater than 25 percent slope) with or without considerable bare-rock exposed. |
mountaintop |
mountaintop |
A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of mountains, characterized by relatively short, simple slopes composed of bare rock, residuum, or short-transport colluvial sediments. |
mountainslope |
mountainslope |
A part of a mountain between the summit and the foot. |
mountainflank |
mountainflank |
A geomorphologic component of mountains characterized by very long, complex back slopes with comparatively high slope gradients and composed of highly-diverse colluvial sediment mantles, rock outcrops or structural benches. |
mountainbase |
mountainbase |
A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the strongly to slightly concave colluvial apron or wedge at the bottom of mountain slopes. |
depression |
depression |
Any relatively sunken part of the Earth's surface; especially a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground. |
plain |
plain |
Any flat area, large or small, at a low elevation; specifically an extensive region of comparatively smooth and level or gently undulaing land, having few or no prominent surface irregularities but sometimes having a considerable slope, and usually at a low elevation with reference to surrounding areas. |
tectonicStructural |
tectonic and structural features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to regional or local bedrock structures, or crustal movement; and geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial, channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial), or eolian erosion. |
volcanic |
volcanic features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the deep seated (igneous) processes by which magma and associated gases rise through the crust and are extruded onto the earth's surface and into the atmosphere. |
hydrothermal |
hydrothermal features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to hydrothermal processes. |
erosionSurface |
erosion surface |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial) or eolian erosion. |
slopeGravitational |
slope and gravitational features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to slope environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms developed under the action of the gravitational force. |
nivalPeriglacialPermafrost |
nival, periglacial and permafrost features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to snow, non-glacial, cold climate environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms occurring in the vicinity of glaciers and ice sheets; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to ground, soil, or rock that remains at or below 0° C for at least two years. |
glacial |
glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine environments. |
eolian |
eolian features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wind-dominated environments. |
marineLittoralCoastalWetland |
marine, littoral and coastal wetlands features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wave or tidal dynamics developed in marine, shallow marine, near-shore and littoral zone environments, and those related to vegetated and / or shallow wet areas |
karstChemicalWeathering |
karst and chemical weathering features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominated by mineral dissolution, and commonly, subsurface drainage. |
alluvialFluvial |
alluvial and fluvial features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominantly related to concentrated water flow (channel flow). |
lacustrine |
lacustrine features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to inland permanent water bodies (lakes). |
impact |
impact features |
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the impact of extraterrestrial material on the Earth's surface. |
4.2.3.15. Thematic Class (ThematicClassValue)
Values for thematic classification of geologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.2.3.16. Thematic Classification (ThematicClassificationValue)
List of thematic classifications for geologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.3. Geophysics
4.3.1. Spatial object types
The package Geophysics contains the following spatial object types:
— |
Campaign |
— |
Geophysical Measurement |
— |
Geophysical Object |
— |
Geophysical Object Set |
— |
Geophysical Profile |
— |
Geophysical Station |
— |
Geophysical Swath |
4.3.1.1. Campaign (Campaign)
Geophysical activity extending over a limited time range and limited area for producing similar geophysical measurements, processing results or models.
This type is a sub-type of GeophObjectSet.
Attributes of the spatial object type Campaign
Attribute |
Definition |
Type |
Voidability |
campaignType |
Type of activity to produce data. |
CampaignTypeValue |
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surveyType |
Type of geophysical survey. |
SurveyTypeValue |
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client |
Party for which data was created. |
RelatedParty |
voidable |
contractor |
Party by which data was created. |
RelatedParty |
voidable |
Constraints of the spatial object type Campaign
The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface.
4.3.1.2. Geophysical Object (GeophObject)
A generic class for geophysical objects.
This t