OGC GeoSPARQL – A Geographic Query Language for RDF Data OGC 11-052r5
OWL ontology generated by the xsd2owl XML Style Sheet (http://rhizomik.net/redefer)
An RDF/OWL vocabulary for representing spatial information
Examples of a Contributor include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Contributor should be used to indicate the entity.
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource.
Contributor
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace (http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document "DCMI Metadata Terms" (http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.
Examples of a Creator include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Creator should be used to indicate the entity.
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource.
Creator
Date may be used to express temporal information at any level of granularity. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as the W3CDTF profile of ISO 8601 [W3CDTF].
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource.
Date
Description may include but is not limited to: an abstract, a table of contents, a graphical representation, or a free-text account of the resource.
An account of the resource.
Description
The described resource may be derived from the related resource in whole or in part. Recommended best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.
A related resource from which the described resource is derived.
Source
OGC GeoSPARQL 1.0 Standard Working Group
A GML serialization of a geometry object.
GML Literal
A Well-known Text serialization of a geometry object.
Well-known Text Literal
EXAMPLE For the address designated "Calle Mayor 13, Cortijo del Marqués, 41037, Écija, Sevilla, España" the six address components "Calle Mayor", "Cortijo del Marqués", "41037", "Écija", "Sevilla" and "España" are engaged as address components.
EXAMPLE: SO2 in ambient air, lead in drinking water, benzo-a-pyrene in indoor air, ragweed pollens in ambient air.
component
A component of a traffic separation scheme.
Represents that the address component is engaged as a part of the address.
The component whose concentration is measured.
Value
Value -
value
The attribute 'value' shall provide the value. The type Any should be substituted by a suitable concrete type, such as CI_ResponsibleParty or Measure.
The statistical values composing the distribution.
The value of the property that is constrained e.g. 'blue' (if the constrained property is colour)
Value of the height above ground.
Value of the measured disease indicator.
Values attributed to the isolines.
holds the record of feature attribute values associated with the domain object in the property "geometry"
value of the dimension indications.
identifier
Identifying reference to the permission.
address
An address for the activity complex, i.e., an address where the activities occur.
contact
Contact information for the activity complex.
date from
dateFrom
A date starting from which the permission applies and is valid.
date to
dateTo
A date up to which the permission applies and is valid.
NOTE For permissions that become effective immediately, the decision date and the start of the validity period coincide. It may however be a duration of years or decades that separates a decision date from the validity period. For example, a permission decided in 2012 may allow the recovery of waste at a particular site starting from the year EXAMPLE Legal resolutions used to refer to a specific day from which the referred resolution and the emitted permission starts to be valid.
decision date
decisionDate
Temporal reference that complement the definition of the permission.
NOTE The Activity described as part of the Function 'Activity Complex' should be recorded using a controlled vocabulary where a particular controlled vocabulary is in use within a given context, such as SIC codes in the UK, it is acceptable to use these, however, the preferred choice for European interoperability is whenever possible NACE [NACE].
function
Activities performed by the activity complex. Function is described by the activity and potentially complemented with information about inputs and outputs as result of it.
NOTE Depending on the thematic scope it can contain different values including terms as Registered Pollutants, Waste, Processed Products, leakage, etc.
input
Measurable information about parameters related with the inputs related with the activity carried out by the Activity Complex.
NOTE Depending on the thematic scope it can contain different values including terms as Biomass, Bio-Waste, Fuel, Organic Solvents, Waste Water, Waste for disposal or recovery, Primary Materials, etc.
input/output
inputOutput
A classified or registered type of material or something immaterial, that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.
output
Measurable information about parameters related with the outputs derived from the activity carried out by the 'Activity Complex'.
NOTE The physical capacities of a facility may exceed the permitted capacities. EXAMPLE Incineration of at most 100000 tons of residual waste per year.
permitted capacity
permittedCapacity
Maximum amounts of activity input and/or output according to the permission,
NOTE Functions permitted according to the permission, such as a permit for a landfill.
permitted function
permittedFunction
Function/s for which the permission is granted. Function is as described by the Activity and potentially complemented by information about the Inputs and Outputs derived from the same.
NOTE 1 The term covers concepts described on the legislation such as Operator, Company, Port Authority, Agent, Holder, Collector, Producer, Competent Authority or Keeper.
related party
relatedParty
Information on Parties related to the Activity Complex. It is open to many different roles, such as owners, operators or Competent Authorities.
NOTE Total capacities are specified without duration of time.
time
The duration of time to which the specified capacity refers, such as 1 year for an annual capacity.
addressArea
The name or names of a geographic area or locality that groups a number of addressable objects for addressing purposes, without being an administrative unit.
addressFeature
Reference to the address spatial object.
adminUnit
The name or names of a unit of administration where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, for local, regional and national governance.
NOTE 1 Compared with the proper identifier of the address, the alternative identifier is not necessarily persistent in the lifetime of the address spatial object. Likewise it is usually not globally unique and in general does not include information on the version of the address spatial object. NOTE 2 Often alternative address identifiers are composed by a set of codes that, e.g., identify the region and the municipality, the thoroughfare name and the address number. These alternative identifiers will not remain persistent e.g. in the case of the merging of two municipalities. EXAMPLE In Denmark many legacy systems (e.g. in the Statistics Denmark or the Central Business Register) uses as address identification the three digit municipality code plus the four character street name code plus the address number.
alternativeIdentifier
External, thematic identifier of the address spatial object, which enables interoperability with existing legacy systems or applications.
NOTE As a member state may provide several positions of an address, there is a need to identify the commonly used (main) position. Preferrably, the default position should be the one with best accuracy.
default
Specifies whether or not this position should be considered as the default.
locator
Human readable designator or name.
locatorDesignator
A number or a sequence of characters which allows a user or an application to interpret, parse and format the locator within the relevant scope. A locator may include more locator designators.
locatorName
Proper noun(s) applied to the real world entity identified by the locator.
NOTE The geographic position could be created manually by the address authority itself, by an independent party (e.g. by field surveying or digitizing of paper maps) or it could be derived automatically from the addressable object or from other Inspire features.
method
Description of how and by whom the geographic position of the address was created or derived.
NOTE 1 This is a definition which is consistent with that adopted by the UPU NOTE 2 A subdivision of a thoroughfare name into semantic parts could improve parsing (e.g. of abbreviated or misspelled names) and for sorting of address data for example for postal delivery purposes. It could also improve the creation of alphabetically sorted street gazetteers. NOTE 3 The data type requires that each part of the subdivided thoroughfare name is qualified with information on the semantics e.g. if it is a thoroughfare type (e.g., Rua, Place, Calle, Street), a prefix (e.g., da, de la, del), a qualifier (e.g., Unterer, Little) or if it is the core of the name, which would normally be used for sorting or indexing. NOTE 4 In some countries or regions and for some thoroughfare names it is not feasible or it does not add value to subdivide the thoroughfare name into parts. EXAMPLE In France the thoroughfare name "Avenue de la Poste" could be subdivided into these parts: "Avenue" + "de la" + "Poste".
nameParts
One or several parts into which the thoroughfare name can be subdivided.
NOTE In order to populate this association, it is important that the area covered by the identified Named Place is exactly the same as the area covered by the address area name in question. if this is not the case the association would result in an inconsistency. EXAMPLE The geographical name "Huskvarna", which represents a part of the municipality of Jönköping in Sweden, is the source of the address area name, "Huskvarna".
namedPlace
The named place that this address area name represents.
NOTE 1 The relationship between a set of subaddresses and the main address most often means that the sub addresses use the same locator and address components (for example , thoroughfare name, address area, post code) as the parent address. For each sub address additional address locators are then included for identification, like e.g. flat number, floor identifier, door number. NOTE 2 In some countries several levels of parent-, sub- and sub-sub-addresses exist. In other countries the concept of parent addresses does not exist. all addresses are thus of the same level. EXAMPLE 1 In a Spanish city the address "Calle Gran Vía 8" is a parent address where the locator "8" represents the building. In the building, the sub address "Calle Gran Via 8, door 3" represents a sub-address, while the more detailed sub-sub address "Calle Gran Via 8, door 3, staircase A, floor 5, dwelling 1" represents the address of a specific dwelling. EXAMPLE 2 In Denmark the legislation on addresses define two types of addresses: the parent "access level" and the sub "unit level". In the city of Copenhagen "Wildersgade 60A" is a parent access address that represents a specific entrance to a building. Inside the entrance, subaddresses using floor and door designators identifies the individual dwellings like e.g. "Wildersgade 60A, 1st floor, left door". EXAMPLE 3 In The Netherlands only one level of addresses exists.
parentAddress
The main (parent) address with which this (sub) address is tightly connected.
part
The character string that expresses the separate part of the name using the same language and script as the full thoroughfare name.
position
Position of a characteristic point which represents the location of the address according to a certain specification, including information on the origin of the position.
postName
One or more names created and maintained for postal purposes to identify a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points.
NOTE 1 The association enables the application schema to express that the subtypes of address components in the dataset form a hierarchy e.g. like: thoroughfare name within municipality within region within country NOTE 2 The representation of the hierarchy facilitates queries e.g. for a specific thoroughfare name within a given municipality or postcode. It is also necessary where the application schema is used to create or update, for example , a gazetteer which is based on the hierarchical structure of the address components. NOTE 3 The multiplicity of the association allows it to express that a thoroughfare name is situated in a certain municipality and in a certain postcode. It is also possible to express, for example, that some thoroughfare names cross borders between municipalities and thus is situated within more than one municipality. EXAMPLE 1 In Spain many spatial objects of the thoroughfare name "Calle Santiago" exist. The association can express that one of the spatial objects is situated within in the municipality of Albacete. From the same example the municipality name "Albacete" is situated within the administrative name (region) of "Castilla La Mancha". EXAMPLE 2 In Denmark, several address area names entitled "Strandby" exists. In order to identify a specific spatial object it is necessary to know that the relevant spatial object is situated e.g. in the municipality of "Frederikshavn".
situatedWithin
Another address component within which the geographic feature represented by this address component is situated.
thoroughfare
The name or names of a passage or way through from one location to another like a road or a waterway.
EXAMPLE The thoroughfare name "Na Pankráci" in Praha, The Czech Republic, has been designated as a road name for a number of road links (street segments) in the city.
transportLink
One or several transport network links to which the spatial object of the thoroughfare name has been designated.
NOTE 1 For the assignment of unambiguous locators (e.g. address numbers) different rules exists in different countries and regions. According to the most common rule, an address number should be unique within the scope of the thoroughfare name. In other areas the address number is unique inside an address area name (e.g. the name of the village) or postal designator (e.g. the post code). In some areas even a combination of rules are applied: e.g. addresses with two locators, each of them referencing to a separate address component. NOTE 2 Locators that has the level of unit (like e.g. floor identifier and door or unit identifiers) are most often assigned so that they are unambiguous within the more narrow scope of the property or building. for these locators the association should therefore not be populated. EXAMPLE 1 In a typical European address dataset, parts of the addresses have locators which are unambiguous within the scope of the road name (thoroughfare name) while others are unambiguous within the name ogf the village or district (address area name). EXAMPLE 2 In Lithuania and Estonia a concept of "corner addresses" exists. Corner addresses have two address numbers (designators) each of them referring to a thoroughfare name (primary and secondary street name). E.g. in Vilnius the address designated "A. Stulginskio gatve 4 / A. Smetonos gatve 7" is situated on the corner of the two streets. EXAMPLE 3 In the Czech Republic in some cities an address has two locator designators: A building number which referres to the address area (district, cz: "cast obce") and a address number that referres to the thoroughfare name. As an example in Praha for address designated "Na Pankráci 1690/125, Nusle" the designator "1690" is a building number unique within the address area (cz cast obce) "Nusle", while the "125" is an address number that has the thoroughfare name as its scope.
withinScopeOf
The address component that defines the scope within which the address locator is assigned according to rules ensuring unambiguousness.
Aquaculture species are listed in aquacultureSpecies attribute. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the February 2012 version of the ASFIS (Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Information System) List of Species for Fishery Statistics Purposes maintained by FAO.
aquaculture
Define the presence of aquaculture species in the site.
includesAnimal
The terrestic species are coded specified according to regulation (EC) No 1165/2008.
livestock
Define the presence of livestock species in the site.
competent authority
competentAuthority
Description of the organisation(s) responsible for managing, restricting or regulating measures or activities within the zone.
NOTE: designationPeriod uses the ISO 19108 TM_Period which is comprised of two properties - gml:beginPosition and gml:endPosition. If the zone shall remain in force for an indeterminate period of time then the endPosition/indeterminatePosition="unknown" can be used to state that the zone is still effective.
designation period
designationPeriod
Time period defining when the management, restriction or regulation zone was legally designated or became effective in the real world.
A zone may be established within one environmental domain (e.g. water) or may to cover a wide range of environmental objectives that cross-cut several domains. For example, Marine Regions may relate to water, land use, sustainable development.
environmental domain
environmentalDomain
Classification of the environment domain(s) for which, through the establishment of the zone, certain environmental objectives shall be reached.
legalBasis
Reference to, or citation of the legal instrument or document that required the establishment of the zone.
EXAMPLE 1: River basin districts (RBD) exist at three levels: 1) International River Basin District 2) National River Basin District 3) River Basin District Sub units. An international RBD may contain one or more national RBD and/or River Basin Sub Units. A national RBD may be related to an International RBD and one or more RBD sub-units. EXAMPLE 2: A WFDWaterBody may be related to a River Basin District.
relatedZone
Reference to a related management, regulation or restriction zone.
NOTE: This value should be derived from a relevant domain-specific controlled vocabulary, where available. EXAMPLE 1: A ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone where the zoneType value = airQualityManagementZone could be further classified as either: specialisedZoneType = agglomeration or specialisedZoneType =nonAgglomeration EXAMPLE 2: A ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone where the zoneType value = sensitiveArea could be further classified as either: specialisedZoneType = lessSensitiveArea specialisedZoneType = lessSensitiveNitrates specialisedZoneType = lessSensitiveEutrophic specialisedZoneType = lessSensitiveShellfish
specialised zone type
specialisedZoneType
Additional classification value which further specialises the type of management, regulation or restriction zone relevant to the domain.
NOTE In case of a national boundary (i.e. nationalLevel='1st order') only one national administrative unit (i.e. country) is provided.
adm unit
admUnit
The administrative units separated by this administrative boundary.
administered by
administeredBy
Administrative unit established at same level of national administrative hierarchy that administers this administrative unit.
co administer
coAdminister
Administrative unit established at same level of national administrative hierarchy which is co-administered by this administrative unit.
NOTE Condominiums may only exist at state level and can be administered only by administrative units at the highest level of the national administrative hierarchy (i.e. countries).
condominium
Condominium administered by this administrative unit.
national level
nationalLevel
The hierarchy levels of all adjacent administrative units this boundary is part of.
national level name
nationalLevelName
Name of the level in the national administrative hierarchy, at which the administrative unit is established.
residence of authority
residenceOfAuthority
Center for national or local administration.
Identifier of the spatial data set.
A Land Cover dataset is a collection of LandCover units, each one being called an element.
Individual spatial objects of allowed geometry where a species occurs.
element
member
A Land Cover Unit being part of the data set.
Existing land use objects that belong to this existing land use data set.
Individual spatial objects in a collection of spatial objects.
One member of the ObservationSet
Reference to the ZoningElements which belong to this SpatialPlan.
Reference to the members of the sampled existing land use data set.
The spatial objects that are members of the spatial data set
If present, the association Metadata shall link the OM_Observation to descriptive metadata.
NOTE The values of this property will typically be constrained in subtypes or in profiles specified by information communities.
metadata
Application specific metadata of the coverage.
Metadata of the spatial data set.
NOTE The maximum length has been selected to allow for time stamps based on ISO 8601, for example, "2007-02-12T12:12:12+05:30" as the version identifier. NOTE 2 The property is void, if the spatial data set does not distinguish between different versions of the spatial object. It is missing, if the spatial object type does not support any life-cycle information.
versionId
The identifier of the particular version of the spatial object, with a maximum length of 25 characters. If the specification of a spatial object type with an external object identifier includes life-cycle information, the version identifier is used to distinguish between the different versions of a spatial object. Within the set of all versions of a spatial object, the version identifier is unique.
nilReason
region classification
regionClassification
Regionclass code, according to a classification scheme.
region classification level
regionClassificationLevel
The classification level of the region class.
region classification scheme
regionClassificationScheme
Classification scheme used for classifying regions.
Any point
anyPoint
A date and time of any point of the event, between its beginning and its end.
Beginning
beginning
Date and time when the event begun.
This attribute focuses on the physical aspect of the building; however, this physical aspect is often expressed as a function (e.g. stadium, silo, windmill); this attribute aims to fulfil mainly mapping purposes and addresses only specific, noticeable buildings.
Building nature
buildingNature
Characteristic of the building that makes it generally of interest for mappings applications. The characteristic may be related to the physical aspect and/or to the function of the building.
EXAMPLES: functional, projected, ruin
Condition of construction
conditionOfConstruction
Status of the construction.
NOTE: . This attribute aims to fulfill management requirements, such as computation of population or spatial planning ; this classification aims to be exhaustive for the functional buildings hosting human activities.
Current use
currentUse
Activity hosted within the building. This attribute addresses mainly the buildings hosting human activities.
Date of construction
dateOfConstruction
Date of construction.
Date of demolition
dateOfDemolition
Date of demolition.
Date of last major renovation
dateOfRenovation
Date of last major renovation.
Elevation reference
elevationReference
Element where the elevation was measured.
elevation value
elevationValue
Value of the elevation.
EXAMPLE 1: Reference to another spatial data set containing another view on buildings; the externalReference may be used for instance to ensure consistency between 2D and 3D representations of the same buildings EXAMPLE 2: Reference to cadastral or dwelling register. The reference to this register may enable to find legal information related to the building, such as the owner(s) or valuation criteria (e.g. type of heating, toilet, kitchen) EXAMPLE 3: Reference to the system recording the building permits. The reference to the building permits may be used to find detailed information about the building physical and temporal aspects.
External reference
externalReference
Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.
NOTE: height above ground may be defined as the difference between elevation at a low reference (ground level) and elevation as a high reference (e.g. roof level, top of construction)
Height above ground
heightAboveGround
Height above ground.
EXAMPLE: The height of the building has been captured up to the top of building.
Height reference
heightReference
Element used as the high reference.
EXAMPLE: footprint, roof edge
Horizontal geometry reference
horizontalGeometryReference
Element of the building that was captured by (X,Y) coordinates.
Element of the real world object that was captured by the (X,Y) coordinates of the LoD1 Multisurface or Solid geometry.
EXAMPLES: Danish Register of Dwellings, Spanish Cadastre.
Information system name
informationSystemName
The name of the external information system.
EXAMPLE: the height of the building has been captured from its the lowest ground point.
Low reference
lowReference
Element as the low reference.
Building units are spatial objects aimed at subdividing buildings and/or building parts into smaller parts that are treated as seperate entities in daily life. A building unit is homogeneous, regarding management aspects. EXAMPLES: It may be e.g. an apartment in a condominium, a terraced house, or a shop inside a shopping arcade. NOTE 1: According to national regulations, a building unit may be a flat, a cellar, a garage or set of a flat, a cellar and a garage. NOTE 2: According to national regulation, a building that is one entity for daily life (typically, a single family house) may be considered as a Building composed of one BuildingUnit or as a Building composed of zero BuildingUnit.
Number of building units
numberOfBuildingUnits
Number of building units in the building. A BuildingUnit is a subdivision of Building with its own lockable access from the outside or from a common area (i.e. not from another BuildingUnit), which is atomic, functionally independent, and may be separately sold, rented out, inherited, etc.
A dwelling is a residential unit which may consist of one or several rooms designed for the occupation of households. NOTE: In the data sets including building units, a dwelling is a residential building unit or, only when that building has no building units, a residential building. EXAMPLES: a single building dwelling could be a detached or semi-detached house. A block of flats will contain multiple dwellings determined by the number of individual flats.
Number of dwellings
numberOfDwellings
Number of dwellings.
Number of floors above ground
numberOfFloorsAboveGround
Number of floors above ground.
A building may be a simple building (with no BuildingPart) or a composed building (with several BuildingParts).
parts
The building parts composing the Building.
NOTE: This mean value may come from quality measures on a homogeneous population of buildings or from an estimation based on the knowledge of the production processes and of their accuracy.
Vertical geometry estimated accuracy
verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy
The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the Z coordinates of the building geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.
The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the Z- coordinate of the geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.
Vertical geometry reference
verticalGeometryReference
Element of the building that was captured by vertical coordinates.
NOTE: Multiple representations of the geometry are possible (e.g. by surface and by point).
Geometry 2D
geometry 2D
geometry2D
2D or 2.5D geometric representation of the building.
2D or 2.5D geometric representation.
geometry 3D LoD 1
geometry3DLoD1
3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and horizontal base polygons.
NOTE: The prototypical roof shapes come from a defined list of roof shapes, in City GML; this list is equivalent to the code list RoofTypeValue, provided in the extended2D profile (without the hyperbolic parabaloidal roof).
geometry 3D LoD 2
geometry3DLoD2
3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and a prototypical roof shape or cover (from a defined list of roof shapes)
geometry 3D LoD 3
geometry3DLoD3
3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).
NOTE: The LoD4 representation is equivalent to the LoD3 representation in core 3D application schema. The LoD 4 representation is more meaningful in extended 3D application schema, with the optional description of building interior.
geometry 3D LoD 4
geometry3DLoD4
3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements, and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).
Geometry multi-surface
geometryMultiSurface
Representation of the outer boundary by a Multi Surface, which may - in contrast to a solid representation - not be topologically clean. In particular, the ground surface may be missing.
Geometry solid
geometrySolid
Representation of the outer boundary by a solid.
Horizontal geometry estimated accuracy
horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy
The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of the building geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.
The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of the geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.
Terrain intersection
terrainIntersection
Line or multi-line where the spatial object (Building, BuildingPart, ...) touches the terrain representation.
EXAMPLE: generalGround, bottomOfConstruction.
Vertical geometry reference 3D bottom
verticalGeometryReference3DBottom
Height level to which the lower height of the model (Z-value of the lower horizontal polygon) refers to.
EXAMPLE: generalRoof, lowestRoof Edge.
Vertical geometry reference 3D top
verticalGeometryReference3DTop
Height level to which the upper height of the model (Z-value of the upper horizontal polygon) refers to.
airportHeliport
The aerodrome (airport/heliport) to which the control tower belongs.
Area value
areaValue
Registered area value giving quantification of the area projected on the horizontal plane of the cadastral parcels composing the basic property unit.
The area of the reference geometry.
basicPropertyUnit
The basic property unit(s) containing this cadastral parcel.
NOTE This mean value may come from quality measures on a homogeneous population of cadastral boundaries or from an estimation based on the knowledge of the production processes and of their accuracy.
estimatedAccuracy
Estimated absolute positional accuracy of the cadastral boundary in the used INSPIRE coordinate reference system. Absolute positional accuracy is the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions, where the positional uncertainties are the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.
EXAMPLE For Spain, level name might be supplied as "municipio" (in Spanish) and as "municipality" (in English).
levelName
Name of the level of the cadastral zoning in the national cadastral hierarchy, in at least one official language of the European Union.
EXAMPLE 2000 means that original cadastral map was designed at scale 1: 2000.
originalMapScaleDenominator
The denominator in the scale of the original paper map (if any) to whose extent the cadastral zoning corresponds.
zoning
The cadastral zoning of lowest level containing this cadastral parcel.
range type
rangeType
Description of the structure of the range values.
activityConditions
Textual description of the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
activityTime
Lifespan of the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
additionalDescription
Plain text description of additional information not fitting in other attributes.
belongsTo
A link pointing to the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork(s) this EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility pertains to. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class NetworkFacility.
EXAMPLE: If a research vessel has several monitoring activities (EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity) one wants to know where he cruised for each of those (EnvironmentaMonitoringActivity).
boundingBox
Bounding box in which the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity takes place.
broader
A link pointing to a broader AbstractMonitoringObject (a higher level in a hierarchical structure). The association has additional properties as defined in the association class Hierarchy.
hasObservation
Observation of emissions, of the state of environmental media and of other ecosystem parameters (biodiversity, ecological conditions of vegetation, etc.) by or on behalf of public authorities at this AbstractMonitoringFeature.
involvedIn
EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) in which the AbstractMonitoringFeature is involved.
legalAct
LegalAct which is reported to.
legalBackground
The legal context, in which the management and regulation of the AbstractMonitoringObject is defined.
linkingTime
Time period of the link.
measurementRegime
Regime of the measurement
mediaMonitored
Monitored environmental medium.
mobile
Indicate whether the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility is mobile (repositionable) during the acquisition of the observation.
narrower
A link pointing to narrower AbstractMonitoringObject(s) (a lower level in a hierarchical structure). The association has additional properties as defined in the association class Hierarchy.
observationRequired
Indicates whether an observation is required for the AbstractMonitoringFeature.
observingCapability
A link pointing to the explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject. This provides a clean link between the observed property, the procedure used as well as the location of the measurement
observingCapabilityRequired
Indicates whether the observingCapability is required for the AbstractMonitoringFeature.
observingTime
Describes the time period that observations can be expected from this AbstractMonitoringObject. Can be only a start time for running measurements or an interval.
onlineResource
A link to an external document providing further information on the AbstractMonitoringObject.
operationalActivityPeriod
Lifespan of the physical object (facility).
organisationLevel
Level of legal organisation the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork is affiliated with.
processType
The type of object used for describing the process.
relatedTo
Any Thematic Link to an Environmental Monitoring Facility. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class AnyDomainLink.
reportDate
Time of reporting.
reportedEnvelope
Link to the reported data set according to the date indicated in the attribute reportDate.
reportedTo
Information on the involvement of the AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting.
resultAcquisitionSource
Source of result acquisition
resultNature
State of the provided result.
setUpFor
EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme(s) for which the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity is set up.
EXAMPLE: platform, site, station, sensor, ...
specialisedEMFType
Categorisation of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities generally used by domain and in national settings.
supersededBy
In a genealogy, the newly active AbstractMonitoringObject(s) that replaces(replace) the superseded one.
supersedes
In a genealogy, the AbstractMonitoringObject(s) that has(have) been deactivated/replaced by another one.
triggers
EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) triggered by the EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme.
break line type
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).
NOTE This attribute is often applicable to contour lines describing the relief of a land-based area. For depth contours describing the floor of a water body is not always applicable.
contour line type
contourLineType
The type of contour line with regard to the normal contour vertical interval (if any).
EXAMPLE High water, low water, etc. NOTE 1 Values in the code list are applicable either for sea or inland waters. NOTE 2 When defining a depth datum for inland waters, it is recommended the use of "highWater", "lowWater" or "meanWaterLevel" - as applicable. All the other levels in the code list are well defined but usually just locally and do not serve for cross border purposes.
datum water level
datumWaterLevel
Water level determining the origin of depth measurements for the chart datum.
NOTE 1 In the case of contour lines, when the downRight attribute is 'true' this indicates that the height of the surface is lower at the right side of the line. NOTE 2 In the case of depth contours, when the downRight attribute is 'true' this indicates that the depth of the surface is higher at the right side of the line.
down right
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.
NOTE This data type is applicable only to bathymetric vector objects. EXAMPLE Local datums for referring depths in lakes and navigable rivers.
local depth datum
localDepthDatum
Identification of a local vertical coordinate reference system not included in a registry, which is used to refer depth measurements.
man-made break
manMadeBreak
Line which represents an elevation break due to an artificial or man-made construction present on the terrain.
property value
propertyValue
Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system.
spot elevation type
spotElevationType
The type of elevation spot.
NOTE depth values are represented by negative numbers.
Scalar
scalar
Number representing the height or depth of an Energy Resource.
In the case of subsurface resources the depth or depth range between the deepest (lower bound) and most shallow (upper bound) aspect of the deposit body, where the depth is true vertical depth below a chosen vertical reference level.
This parameter serves discovery purposes. It may refer both to the vertical extent of the measurement setup (p.e. borehole logging) or the extent of the range where processed data is spatially referenced to (Vertical Electric Sounding). The aim is to give an idea to the user about the estimated depth of investigation.
Vertical extent
verticalExtent
A number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth for which the range set values are valid. EXAMPLE wind power map represents wind power at a height of 80m above groundlevel.
Extent of the vertical dimension represented by a scalar or by a range of values.
Vertical dimensional property consisting of an absolute measure or range of measures referenced to a well-defined vertical reference level which is commonly taken as origin (ground level, mean sea level, etc.).
Vertical extent of the range of interest.
Vertical Reference
verticalReference
Reference level that was chosen to determine the vertical height/depth.
NOTE Most detailed classification must be provided.
Potential type
potentialType
There are various types of potential energy, each associated with a particular type of power.
NOTE Capacity could refer depending of the thematic scope to different concepts included on the legislation as “emission limits”, “capacity incineration”, “livestock units”, “nominal capacity”, “objective estimation data”, “rate of desulphurization” or “recycling rate”.
NOTE the unit of measure to be used is MWe for electrical generation capacity and MWt for heat generation capacity.
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.
Energy capacity of a renewable energy resource within the spatial object.
NOTE in most cases, only applicable to fossil fuels.
Classification and quantification framework
ClassificationAndQuantificationFramework
A reference classification scheme to classify and quantify energy resources.
Calorific range
calorificRange
A range of calorific values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource.
NOTE the unit of measure to be used is the SI unit kJ/kg.
Calorific scalar
calorificScalar
Measure quantifying the calorific property of an Energy Resource.
Date of determination
dateOfDetermination
Date on which the resource was quantified.
Date of discovery
dateOfDiscovery
The date the energy source was discovered.
This is both for renewable and non-renewable energy sources. For non-renewable energy resources exploitation ends with stopping the mining activities. In the case of renewable energy resources, it ends when specific equipment is no longer used for extraction of renewable and waste energy.
End time
endTime
The time when the exploitation ended.
NOTE For several reasons there might be more than 1 exploitation period
Exploitation period
exploitationPeriod
The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the application.
Quantity
quantity
Amount of resource according to the specific categorisation.
Reporting authority
reportingAuthority
Organisation responsible for reporting on the estimated and produced energy resources.
Resource
resource
Type and amount of fossil fuel resources in a single spatial object.
A particular class within the classification framework.
Resource class
resourceClass
Category indicating the different confidence levels of fossil fuel resources for distinguishing real from potential or expected amount of fossil fuels.
NOTE For fossil fuels this name is the official name, as it's registered in the national register governed by geological survey or other national authority in charge.
Resource name
resourceName
The name of the energy resource
This will be determined by the data provider (ie, "length" can have different sources, like drillers measurement, loggers measurement, survey).
boreholeLength
The distance along a borehole.
Association that allows Borehole objects to be included as members in a GML Collection, through the use of the GeologicCollection class.
boreholeMember
A Borehole member of a Geologic Collection.
Refers to a vocabulary of types. EXAMPLE: geological map, thematic map etc.
collectionType
The type of the collection.
SOURCE [Based on DFDD]. NOTE The basis for 'primary' may be, for example, compositional dominance or structural organization.
composition
The primary type(s) of material composing a spatial object, exclusive of the surface.
Describes the composition of the geologic unit.
The downhole geometry of the borehole
downholeGeometry
GeologicEnvironment is construed broadly to include physical settings on the Earth surface specified by climate, tectonics, physiography or geography, and settings in the Earth's interior specified by pressure, temperature, chemical environment, or tectonics.
eventEnvironment
The physical setting within which the geologic event takes place.
EXAMPLE: deposition, extrusion, intrusion, cooling.
eventProcess
The process or processes that occurred during the geologic event.
EXAMPLE: thrust fault, normal fault, wrench fault.
faultType
Refers to a vocabulary of terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.
geologicHistory
An association that relates one or more geologic events to a geologic feature to describe their age or geologic history.
Logical constraints of definition of unit and valid property cardinalities should be contained in the definition.
geologicUnitType
The type of geological the unit.
geophObjectMember
A GeophObject member of a Geologic Collection.
geophObjectSet
A GeophObjectSet member of a Geologic Collection.
logElement
1-D MappedFeature instances that are logged (interpreted) intervals within a borehole.
Association that allows MappedFeature objects to be included as members in a GML Collection, through the use of the GeologicCollection class.
mapMember
A Mapped Feature member of a Geologic Collection.
EXAMPLE: Topographic surface, Bedrock surface, Base of Permian
mappingFrame
The surface on which the mapped feature is projected.
This refers to a vocabulary of lithological terms.
material
The material that comprises part or all of the geologic unit.
naturalGeomorphologicFeatureType
The type of the natural geomorphologic feature.
This is expressed using a geochronologic era defined in a vocabulary of recognised units, such as those of the International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS) Stratigraphic Chart.
olderNamedAge
Older boundary of the age of the event.
proportion
Quantity that specifies the fraction of the geologic unit composed of the material.
A GeologicFeature may be classified according to one or more thematic schema, for example ground stability or mineral resource potential.
themeClass
A thematic classification of the geologic feature.
themeClassification
The used classification.
youngerNamedAge
Younger boundary of the age of the event.
Condition of Groundwater Body
conditionOfGroundWaterBody
The approximate degree of change to groundwater as a result of human activity.
Value shall be one of the items defined in codelist CampaignTypeValue
campaignType
Type of activity to produce data
Used for title, date of related documentation and URL for online access. At the minimum a short name (title) shall be given.
citation
Citation of geophysical documentation
client
Party for which data was created.
Party responsible for creating the data related to the campaign
contractor
Party by which data was created
Measurements are usually made in campaigns. The largerWork identifier points to the parent Campaign or Project
largerWork
Identifier of a larger work dataset, typically a campaign or project
Values to be used are defined in codelist PlatformTypeValue.
platformType
Platform from which the measurement was carried out
When measurement setup is 3 dimensional, it is necessary to define a 2D geometry for displaying purposes. It shall be the 2D projection of the spatial object on the ground surface. Allowed types: point, track and outline. Examples: projected geometry of a borehole logging measurement is a point coincident with the borehole collar location. Projected geometry of a 3D multielectrode DC measurement is a polygon
projectedGeometry
2D projection of the feature to the ground surface (as a representative point, curve or bounding polygon) to be used by an INSPIRE view service to display the spatial object location on a map.
Results of the measurement can be referenced by these identifiers.
relatedModel
Identifier of the geophysical model that was created from the measurement
Permanent measuring installations maz be part of larger observation networks. It means that observation data is regularly sent to the archives of the related network in an official way.
relatedNetwork
Name of a national or international observation network to which the facility belongs, or to which measured data is reported.
Significance of stations can be very different even for the same geophysical method. Rank maz take the following values: 1stOrderBase, 2ndOrderBase, secularStation, observatory. Base stations are used to tie local measurements to higher level networks. Secular stations are visited from time to time to detect long term temporal changes of physical parameters. Observatories are important facilities that collect data continuously, or on a regular basis.
stationRank
Geophysical stations may be part of a hierarchical system. Rank is proportional to the importance of a station
stationType
Type of geophysical station
The geophysical method is specified by this attribute. Value shall be one of the items defined in codelist SurveyTypeValue.
surveyType
Type of geophysical survey
swathType
Type of geophysical swath
ActiveWell by extracting groundwater resources influences the state of GroundWaterBody resources it is installed in.
Active Well
activeWell
The ActiveWell which changes the state of the GroundwaterBody through the extraction of groundwater resources.
EXAMPLE: geological mapping, drilling, geophysical surveys, geochemical mapping, etc.
Indicates if the well is used for extracting, recharging, dewatering etc of the groundwater resources.
Active Well Type
activityType
The type of activity carried out by the well.
The type of exploration activity.
Approximate Depth
approximateDepth
The approximate depth of the HydrogeologicalUnit occurrence.
Approximate Horizontal Extend
approximateHorizontalExtend
The geometry defining the boundary of the GroundWaterBody.
The parameter represents the hydraulic conductivity of a rock container. Describes the ease with which water can move through pore spaces or fractures. It depends on the intrinsic permeability of the material and on the degree of saturation. NOTE: Because of their high porosity and permeability, sand and gravel have higher hydraulic conductivity than clay or unfractured granite aquifers.
Approximate Permeability Coefficient
approximatePermeabilityCoefficient
The volume of an incompressible fluid that will flow in unit time through a unit cube of a porous substance across which a unit pressure difference is maintained.
The discharge of water flow for a certain cross-section per time unit.
Approximate Quantity of Flow
approximateQuantityOfFlow
An approximate value defining the water yield in a natural hydrogeological object.
Approximate Storativity Coefficient
approximateStorativityCoefficient
The ability of an aquifer to store water.
Approximate Thickness
approximateThickness
The approximate thickness of the HydrogeologicalUnit.
This acts as a barrier for groundwater flow.
Aquiclude
aquiclude
An Aquiclude enclosing the AquiferSystem.
Aquifer
aquifer
The Aquifer(s) contained in the AquiferSystem.
Aquifer System
aquiferSystem
The specific AquiferSystem where the Aquitard occurs.
Water in an Aquifer is, or is not, under pressure. Based on that unconfined, confined, artesian, or subartesian types are distinguished.
Type of Aquifer
aquiferType
The type of aquifer.
Aquitard
aquitard
The Aquitard(s) that separates the Aquifer.
Borehole
borehole
The Borehole upon which the ActiveWell is based.
The Environmental Monitoring Facility commonly comprises one or more Active Wells acting as groundwater observation wells.
Environmental Monitoring Facility
environmentalMonitoringFacility
The related EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.
Allows the description of groundwater occurrence in geological structures.
Geologic Structure
geologicStructure
Relates one or many HydrogeologicalUnit(s) to a GeologicStructure.
Groundwater Body
groundWaterBody
The GroundWaterBody from which the ActiveWell extracts groundwater resources.
Defines the prevailing geochemical character of natural groundwater within the Aquifer.
Hydrogeochemical Type of Rock
hydroGeochemicalRockType
The rock type with respect to the soluble rock components and their hydrogeochemical influence of groundwater.
Hydrogeological Object
hydrogeologicalObject
The HydrogeologicalObject(s) related to the aquifer.
Hydrogeological Object Natural
hydrogeologicalObjectNatural
A HydrogeologicalObjectNatural interacting with the GroundwaterBody.
Is Exploited
isExploited
Indicates if groundwater from aquifer is exploited by wells or intakes
Is Layered
isLayered
Indicates if the AquiferSystem consists of more than one layer.
Is Main In System
isMainInSystem
Indicates if aquifer is the main useful aquifer in the aquifer system
Type of Media
mediaType
The classification of the medium in which the groundwater flow occurs.
Water Type
mineralization
One of the main chemical characteristics of water. A value is a sum of all water chemical concentration components.
Natural Object Type
naturalObjectType
The type of natural hydrogeological object.
observationWell
The observation wells which monitor the GroundWaterBody
Permeability Coefficient
permeabilityCoefficient
Piezometric State
piezometricState
Specifies the piezometric state of the GroundwaterBody water table
If the head varies significantly with depth in the aquifer, then there may be more than one potentiometric surface. The water table is a particular potentiometric surface for an unconfined aquifer.
Piezometric Surface
piezometricSurface
A surface that represents the level to which water will rise in tightly cased wells.
Quantity Interval
quantityInterval
Decimal pair for specifying a quantity range with a unit of measure.
Single Quantity
singleQuantity
Scalar component with decimal representation and a unit of measure used to store value of a continuous quantity.
Status Code
statusCode
A code defining the formal status of a man-made hydrogeological object.
Storativity Coefficient
storativityCoefficient
Surface Point Collection
surfacePointCollection
Hydrogeological surface represented by collection of observations in points.
A rectified grid is a grid for which there is an affine transformation between the grid coordinates and the coordinates of a coordinate system. It can be used for both discrete and continuous coverages.
Surface as Rectified Grid
surfaceRectifiedGrid
A surface whose domain is a rectified grid.
A referenceable grid is a grid associated with a transformation that can be used to convert grid coordinate values to values of coordinates referenced to a coordinate reference system. It can be used for both discrete and continuous coverages.
Surface as Referenceable Grid.
surfaceReferencableGrid
Surface whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.
A single value should be used if it is determined directly from the DRASTIC method. If attribute data comes from another data source which is expressed by categorized items, for example: low, moderate or high, interval should be used expressed by lowest and highest value of category. EXAMPLE: 'Moderate' means interval from 101 to 140.
Vulnerability To Pollution
vulnerabilityToPollution
An index value or interval of values determining the potential degree of aquifer risk arising from the geological structure, hydrogeological conditions and the existence of real or potential source of contamination.
Water Persistence
waterPersistence
The degree of persistence of water flow.
NOTE the attribute has cardinality [0..1] and is voidable, which means that: in case the concept of grammatical gender has no sense for a given name (i.e. the attribute is not applicable), the attribute should not be provided. in case the concept of grammatical gender has some sense for the name but is unknown, the attribute should be provided but void.
grammaticalGender
Class of nouns reflected in the behaviour of associated words.
NOTE the attribute has cardinality [0..1] and is voidable, which means that: in case the concept of grammatical number has no sense for a given name (i.e. the attribute is not applicable), the attribute should not be provided. in case the concept of grammatical number has some sense for the name but is unknown, the attribute should be provided but void.
grammaticalNumber
Grammatical category of nouns that expresses count distinctions.
NOTE 1More precisely, this definition refers to the language used by the community that uses the name. NOTE 2 The code "mul" for "multilingual" should not be used in general. However it can be used in rare cases like official names composed of two names in different languages. For example, "Vitoria-Gasteiz" is such a multilingual official name in Spain. NOTE 3 Even if this attribute is "voidable" for pragmatic reasons, it is of first importance in several use cases in the multi-language context of Europe.
language
Language of the name, given as a three letters code, in accordance with either ISO 639-3 or ISO 639-5.
NOTE 1This information may be used to determine if the names of the named place should be displayed at a given scale of display, only in the context of basic viewing services intending to show the content of the data set containing names. Even if this information is a valuable one for mapping in general, it is only approximate; cartographic services intending to produce high quality maps should certainly rely on other criteria and techniques for selecting names for the map. NOTE 2 Even if this attribute is "voidable" for practical reasons linked to its availability in data sources, this information may be of first importance for viewing services. There are great chances that viewing services will inefficiently manage named places having this attribute void. EXAMPLES The following examples use the equivalentScale attribute of MD_Resolution to express the attribute value. - Names of important cities in Europe may be displayed at all viewing scales greater than 1/5,000,000. In this case, the value of the attribute is 5,000,000 - Names of small hamlets may only be displayed from all viewing scale greater than 1/25,000. In this case, the value of the attribute is 25,000 - Names of countries may be displayed at any small scale. In this case, this attribute is not filled. NOTE 3 If the data set contain multiple representations of the same real world entity represented at different levels of detail, the scale ranges defined by the attributes leastDetailedViewingResolution and mostDetailedViewingResolution should not overlap, in order to avoid displaying the same names several times. NOTE 4 The geometry of the named place should have a level of detail (i.e. resolution, granularity, precision, etc.) roughly compatible with its associated viewing scales.
leastDetailedViewingResolution
Resolution, expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale or a ground distance, above which the named place and its associated name(s) should no longer be displayed in a basic viewing service.
NOTE See Description of leastDetailedViewingResolution EXAMPLES The following examples use the equivalentScale attribute of MD_Resolution to express the attribute value. - Names of wide areas like mountain ranges may not be displayed at all in viewing scales greater than 1/100,000. In this case, the value of the attribute is 100,000 - Names of small hamlets may be displayed at any large scale. In this case, this attribute is not filled.
mostDetailedViewingResolution
Resolution, expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale or a ground distance, below which the named place and its associated name(s) should no longer be displayed in a basic viewing service.
NOTE The Geographical Names application schema does not explicitly make a preference between different names (e.g. official endonyms) of a specific real world entity. The necessary information for making the preference (e.g. the linguistic status of the administrative or geographic area in question), for a certain use case, must be obtained from other data or information sources. For example, the status of the language of the name may be known through queries on the geometries of named places against the geometry of administrative units recorded in a certain source with the language statuses information.
nameStatus
Qualitative information enabling to discern which credit should be given to the name with respect to its standardisation and/or its topicality.
nativeness
Information enabling to acknowledge if the name is the one that is/was used in the area where the spatial object is situated at the instant when the name is/was in use.
SOURCE Adapted from [UNGEGN Manual 2006].
pronunciation
Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of the geographical name.
pronunciationIPA
Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name, expressed in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
pronunciationSoundLink
Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name, expressed by a link to any sound file.
NOTE If no identifier is provided with features of other INSPIRE themes, those features can of course not be referred by the NamedPlace.
relatedSpatialObject
Identifier of a spatial object representing the same entity but appearing in other themes of INSPIRE, if any.
SOURCE Adapted from [UNGEGN Glossary 2007]. EXAMPLES Cyrillic, Greek, Roman/Latin scripts. NOTE 1The four letter codes for Latin (Roman), Cyrillic and Greek script are "Latn", "Cyrl" and "Grek", respectively. NOTE 2 In rare cases other codes could be used (for other scripts than Latin, Greek and Cyrillic). However, this should mainly apply for historical names in historical scripts. NOTE 3 This attribute is of first importance in the multi-scriptual context of Europe.
script
Set of graphic symbols (for example an alphabet) employed in writing the name, expressed using the four letters codes defined in ISO 15924, where applicable.
EXAMPLES Gazetteer, geographical names data set.
sourceOfName
Original data source from which the geographical name is taken from and integrated in the data set providing/publishing it. For some named spatial objects it might refer again to the publishing data set if no other information is available.
NOTE 1 Different spellings should only be used for names rendered in different scripts. . NOTE 2 While a particular GeographicalName should only have one spelling in a given script, providing different spellings in the same script should be done through the provision of different geographical names associated with the same named place.
spelling
A proper way of writing the geographical name.
SOURCE Adapted from [UNGEGN Glossary 2007]. NOTE 1 This attribute should be filled for any transliterated spellings. If the transliteration scheme used is recorded in codelists maintained by ISO or UN, those codes should be preferred.
transliterationScheme
Method used for the names conversion between different scripts.
The surface area should be expressed in square meters. It can be used only in the case that the geometry provided in the Habitat feature represents an area in which more than one habitat type exists in other words a complex of different habitat types. In this case, for each habitat type the surface of the covered area can be provided within this attribute. Since the geometry provided in the Habitat feature can be larger than the total surface of the habitat types listed within that geometry, the total surface of the habitat types can be smaller than the surface of the provided geometry. On the other hand, since some habitat types may overlap (e.g. subterranean caves / habitat type on the surface) or may cover a steep inclination (cliff) the total area of the habitat types can be bigger than the area of the provided geometry. EXAMPLE Within a given habitat geometry of 30.2 hectares there are several habitat types, out of which two are natural habitat types of community interest, '91D0' covering 22.5 hectares and '7110' covering 5.3 hectares, thus in total are smaller than the total area.
area covered
areaCovered
The area covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of the habitat spatial object.
Habitats and biotopes may be common in some characteristics on a certain level of detail and may thus be classified as abstract types: e.g. as woodland, pastures, heathland ' referring to their vegetation structure - or as running waters, limestone rocks or sand dunes - referring to abiotic features - but also as wintering areas, nesting areas or wandering corridors etc. - referring to relevant phases for the life-cycle of a certain species or ecological guild. These typological classes are usually organised in classification systems (e.g. EUNIS habitat classification).
habitat
habitat type
The identifier for a habitat class, defined and described in an international, national or local habitat classification scheme.
habitat species
habitatSpecies
List of species which occur in or constitute a certain habitat at the time of mapping.
The cover of plants may be common in some characteristics on a certain level of detail and may thus be classified by vegetation science as abstract types. E.g. vegetation may be classified as Tundra or Mediterranean Deciduous Forests ' referring to their structure and their bio-geographic formations - or as Nordic vegetation type 5141 Koeleria glauca-Typ or Ranunculetum fluitantis - referring to their floristic composition - or as chamaephytes or hemi-cryptophytes - referring to structural traits etc. Many vegetation type classification systems exist all over Europe. Some of these systems have a deep hierarchical structure. Therefore it is recommended to register the vegetation type scheme which was used.
habitat vegetation
habitatVegetation
List of vegetation types which constitute a certain habitat.
The length should be expressed in meters. EXAMPLE Within a given habitat geometry of 300 square meters there are several habitat types. Two natural habitat types of community interest, '91F0' and '9160' cover this total area. However, a third natural habitat types of community interest '3260' is listed, which is a linear feature and thus expressed in meters of its length (e.g. 120 m).
length covered
lengthCovered
The length covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of the habitat spatial object.
Habitat types used in a certain area (e.g. Mediterranean Sea), or in a certain country, or even more restricted in a certain region, county or any other local level. It is strongly recommended to register the local classification scheme from which the local habitat names are taken EXAMPLE Classification of Benthic Marine Habitat Types for the Mediterranean Region, Habitats of Romania, German Biotoptypen, Nordic Vegetation types, UK National Vegetation Classification, etc.
local habitat name
localHabitatName
Habitat type according to a local habitat classification scheme.
Name according to local classification scheme. It is strongly recommended take all local names from a registered classification scheme.
local name
localName
Name according to a local classification scheme.
EXAMPLE: "Comunitati vest-pontice cu Camphosma annua si Kochia laniflora" for the habitat "R1508" from the Romanian habitat classification or "Biocenosis of abyssal muds" for the habitat "VI.1.1." from the Classification of Benthic Marine Habitat Types for the Mediterranean Region or "Stellario alsines ' Montietum rivularis (Franzi 1984)" for a vegetation type.
local name code
localNameCode
Natural language name according to a local classification scheme.
For better understanding it is strongly recommended to give the full name of the vegetation type rather than any abbreviation or code used in the local scheme. EXAMPLE "Stellario alsines ' Montietum rivularis (Franzi 1984)".
local vegetation name
localVegetationName
Natural language name of a vegetation class (vegetation type) according to a local vegetation classification scheme.
EXAMPLE The local habitat type can be conceptually the same as the related Pan-European habitat type, the relationship then is called 'congruent' or the local habitat type may be a subtype of the Pan-European habitat type, therefore the relationship should be "includedIn", etc.
qualifier local name
qualifierLocalName
The relation between the local name and the corresponding name in the Pan-European schema.
EXAMPLE "1110", "40C0", "95A0", etc., if the referenceHabitatScheme is "habitatsDirective", or "A1.111", "A1.1121", "G1.1111", "X34", etc., if the ReferenceHabitatScheme is "eunis".
reference habitat type id
referenceHabitatTypeId
Habitat type unique identifier (code) according to one Pan-European classification scheme.
In the given Pan-European habitat classification systems, the habitat types can be identified by both: a short "identifier" (code) and a name in natural language, which is meant in this attribute. EXAMPLE Habitats Directive habitat type 3260 (code) "Floating vegetation of Ranunculus" or "Chenopodietum rubri of submountainous rivers" (name).
reference habitat type name
referenceHabitatTypeName
Name of a habitat type according to one Pan-European classification scheme.
The list includes at least the classification of the natural habitat types of community interest listed in Annex I of the Habitats Directive, as well as the hierarchic classification of the habitat types of interest for biodiversity and nature protection listed in the EUNIS database, which is maintained by the EEA.
reference habitat type scheme
referenceHabitatTypeScheme
One of the Pan-European classification schemes, that are widely used in Europe.
The volume should be expressed in cubic meters.
volume covered
volumeCovered
The volume covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of the habitat spatial object.
CI95 geometric mean
CI95ofGM
95% confidence interval of the geometric mean.
CI95 percentile 95
CI95ofP95
95% confidence interval of the percentile 95.
COD
Cause of death
Data on causes of death (COD) that provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.
P50
Percentile 50
The 50th Percentile or median value. Value below which 50 percent of the observations may be found.
P90
Percentile 90
The 90th Percentile. The value below which 90 percent of the observations may be found.
P95
Percentile 95
The 95th Percentile. The value below which 95 percent of the observations may be found.
Age range
ageRange
Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.
aggregationUnit
Statistical unit to which health statistical data refers.
Area type
areaType
The characteristics of the sampling area (urban, rural, semi-urban) when these choices are predefined in a human biomonitoring study.
Biomarker name
biomarkerName
It is the unique identifier for a biomarker, providing information on the chemical that is determined and the matrix in which the chemical was determined.
Biomarker statistical parameter
biomarkerStatisticalParameter
The statistical summary of a human biomonitoring study, representing the most important statistical features of a biomarker measured in that particular study.
Chemical
chemical
Identification of the compound by name or abbreviation, chemical formula, CAS-PubChem or any other number that is quantified by the measurement.
describedBy
Metadata that are linked to biomarker data
Disease measure
diseaseMeasure
Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.
Disease measure type
diseaseMeasureType
Gender
gender
Gender of the population considered.
General health name
generalHealthName
Health status indicator.
Geometric mean
geometricMean
The geometric mean.
Health service type
healthServiceType
Type of health services.
Matrix
matrix
Type of biological material or body compartment that is sampled to determine or quantify a biomarker.
maximum
maximum value
The highest biomarker value determined in an individual participant in the biomonitoring survey.
Mean age
meanAge
The mean age of the specific sub population.
measure time
measureTime
The time period when the measure has been performed.
media
The media in which the concentration is measured.
Number of partecipants
numberOfPartecipants
The number of participants that have provided samples that have contributed to the calculation of the biomarker statistical parameter.
As values in the INSPIRE data, the code could be used (e.g A00, A01, A01.1, ...).
International classification of diseases .
pathology
Disease as defined in the ICD-10 update 2007 "ICD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision)".
refersTo
biomarker data described by metadata
start age
startAge
Beginning of age interval.
statistical method
statisticalMethod
The type of statistical method used to aggregate the raw measurement data on the statistical unit.
Study type
studyType
The aim of the study (hypothesis driven, general population survey, opportunistic) when these choices are predefined.
week
Time period.
year
bank
The bank(s) associated to a surface water.
basinOrder
Number (or code) expressing the degree of branching/dividing in a drainage basin system.
SOURCE [DFDD].
condition
The state of planning, construction, repair, and/or maintenance of the structures and/or equipment comprising a facility and/or located at a site, as a whole.
containsBasin
A smaller sub-basin contained within a larger basin.
drainsBasin
The basin(s) drained by a surface water.
NOTE The object is captured at a scale of this level of detail; rules apply for portrayal and visualisation.
levelOfDetail
Resolution, expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale or a ground distance.
meanDepth
Average depth of the body of water.
neighbour
An association to another instance of the same real-world surface water in another data set.
SOURCE [Based on UNESCO/WMO International Glossary of Hydrology].
order
Number (or code) expressing the degree of branching or dividing in a stream or drainage basin system.
EXAMPLE Strahler, Horton, Pfaffstetter etc.
orderScheme
A description of the concept for ordering.
outlet
The surface water outlet(s) of a drainage basin.
SOURCE [Based on DFDD].
persistence
The degree of persistence of water.
streamOrder
Number (or code) expressing the degree of branching in a stream system.
surfaceArea
Surface area of the body of water.
EXAMPLE High water, low water, etc.
waterLevelCategory
Water-level defining the land-water boundary.
embedded Description
embeddedDescription
An embedded encoding of the classification system according to ISO 19144-2.
externalDescription
Document describing the nomenclature used in this data set.
nomenclatureCodeList
An http URI pointing to the code list attached to the nomenclature used.
Covered percentage
coveredPercentage
Fraction of the LandCoverUnit being concerned with the classification value.
landCoverObservation
Land cover information at a specific time and place.
mosaic
List of classification values describing into details a land cover unit, associated with percentages.
hilucsValue
HILUCS category for this HILUCS percentage.
orderedList
percentageList
specificValue
specific value category for this specific percentage.
The beginning of the activity links the TM_Period to the TM_Instant at which it starts. The ending links the TM_Period to the TM_Instant at which it ends. For a variety of reasons, the position of the TM_Instant designated by 'begin' or 'end' may be inderterminate.
activityDuration
Period, or extent in time, of the exploration activity.
area
Size of the drainage basin area.
The area of the Earth Resource.
associatedMine
The mine where the mining activity takes, or took, place.
EXAMPLE: JORC, PERC, Unspecified, UNESCO/World Bank and the Canadian CIM.
classificationMethodUsed
Means of calculating the measurement.
EXAMPLE: Cu, Au, Dimension Stone etc.
commodity
The earth resource commodity.
commodityAmount
The amount of the commodity.
Determining the rank of a commodity is not as simple as it may look: not only the tonnage (expressed in tons of metal) has to be taken into account, but also the scarcity and thus the price of the commodity. A deposit containing 500,000 t Cu and only 50 t Au will be classified as an Au-(Cu) deposit.
commodityDescription
The commodities present in the resource ranked by importance order.
Several commodities may be of interest inside a deposit. A deposit may be a very large deposit for one commodity (this commodity is the main one) and only a medium-sized deposit for some other commodities. Such a ranking is based on a statistical study of a large set of deposits throughout the world to ensure that it is valid. It is made using histograms allowing for each commodity to define class boundaries and what is a super large, a large, a medium-sized etc deposit for this commodity. This classification is based on the potential or endowment: reserves + resources.
commodityImportance
The importance of the deposit for the commodity.
commodityOfInterest
The commodity to which the CommodityMeasure refers.
Commodity rank is based on endowment, i.e. (cumulated) past production + reserves (not including past production) + resources, or if the deposit has never been exploited, reserves + resources. A statistical comparison with a large set of deposits throughout the world enables the determination of the deposit as class A (very large), B (large), or C (medium-sized) for a particular commodity, and also which commodity is the main one, the 2nd one, etc. The rank of a commodity is thus not based on political or economic considerations.
commodityRank
The rank of the commodity.
The lowest concentration of a mineralized material that qualifies as ore in a given deposit (adapted from Neuendorf, 2005).
cutOffGrade
The cut off grade used for calculating the commodity measure.
deposit
The deposit to which the mining activity is associated.
depth
The depth of the Earth Resource.
dimension
The size/volume of the earth resource.
End date
endDate
End of reference period.
Date on which the mine ceased operation.
endLifespanversion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
EXAMPLE: for energy, fertilizer, building raw material.
endusePotential
The end-use potential of the mineral.
Recaps the work which has been done from regional reconnaissance, surface detailed prospecting, subsurface prospecting, assessment of the resource, to evaluation of the ore deposit. Depending on the work done on occurrences and prospects, allows an estimate of the 'still to be discovered' potential of an area. A detailed assessment with no result would lead to a pessimistic opinion.
explorationHistory
Chronological list of surveys undertaken to better define the potential of a mineral occurrence.
explorationResult
The result of the exploration activity.
expression
An indicator of whether an EarthResource appears on the surface or has been detected under cover rocks.
EXAMPLE: stratiform, stratabound, cross-cutting, vein, intrusive contact etc.
form
The orebody's typical physical and structural relationship to wallrocks and associated rocks.
grade
The grade of the commodity.
includesReserves
A flag indicating if the estimate includes the reserves value.
includesResources
A flag indicating if the estimate includes the resources value.
isPreferred
A boolean operator indicating if the value in mineName is the preferred name of the mine.
EXAMPLE: Plunge etc.
linearOrientation
The linear orientation of the Earth Resource.
This measure is obtained by multiplying the ore tonnage by the average grade of the commodity within the ore (generally expressed in tons of metal).
measureDetails
A measure of the amount of each commodity, based on a reserve, resource or endowment calculation.
EXAMPLE: host rock, host structure, commodity, association with similar mineral processes e.g. porphyry. Regional, national and more universal lists e.g. Cox and Singer 1986.
mineralDepositGroup
A grouping of mineral deposits defined by generic characteristics
Generally a local or regional term. Should be referenced for definitions and descriptions. Single deposit terms may form member of a Mineral Deposit Group in local and regional schemas.
mineralDepositType
Style of mineral occurrence or deposit.
ore
Amount of ore.
oreAmount
The estimated or calculated amount of ore with the identification of the commodities contained and their grade.
oreProcessed
The amount of ore processed by the activity.
EXAMPLE: Dip/Dip Direction etc.
planarOrientation
The planar orientation of the Earth Resource.
processingType
The type of processing carried out during the mining activity.
proposedExtractionMethod
The method proposed to extract the commodity.
relatedActivity
The MiningActivity associated with the Mine.
A mine currently exploited may result from the resumption and the extension of a – or several – former or older (abandoned) mine(s). Mines need not aggregate to form other mines, they may just be associated in some way or another (eg the Kalgoorlie SuperPit is associated with its preceding mines).
relatedMine
A related mine.
Indicates if this resource is the subject of exploitation, and if so of which type. Depending on several factors (type of mineralization, size, grade, shape, depth, etc.) one or several (combined) methods may be used, including off site methods, surface mining (among which methods related to the exploitation of alluvial/elluvial deposits), underground mining. Knowledge about these methods is important as it may be strongly related to the quantity and type of wastes and environmental impacts generated by the extraction.
resourceExtraction
One or more periods of mining activity of the earth resource.
The type can be 'normal', 'straight' or 'archipelagic'.
segment type
segmentType
The baseline type used for this segment.
Zone Type
zone type
zoneType
High level classification defining the type of management, restriction or regulation zone.
The type of the Marine Circulation Zone, e.g. sedimentCell.
Type of maritime zone.
EXAMPLE A speed limit is a property that applies to a direction of the link (or both directions) while a house number is a phenomenon along a link.
applicableDirection
The directions of the generalised link to which the reference applies. In cases where a property does not apply to a direction along a link, but represents a phenomenon along a link, 'inDirection' refers to the right side in the direction of the link.
atPosition
Position of the point, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry.
centrelineGeometry
The geometry that represents the centreline of the link.
elements
The collection of elements that constitutes the network.
endNode
The optional end node for this link. The end node may be the same instance as the start node.
fictitious
Indicator that the centreline geometry of the link is a straight line with no intermediate control points ' unless the straight line represents the geography in the resolution of the data set appropriately.
fromPosition
The start position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry.
inNetwork
The networks in which a network element is a member.
This attribute provides an indirect spatial reference based on a reference to an element of an underlying network. See the chapter on Object Referencing in the Generic Conceptual Model for a discussion on modelling object references.
networkRef
Spatial reference of the network-related property.
NOTE In the INSPIRE context, this spoke property is to be published when this information is published in current exchange formats of the data set.
spokeEnd
The links that enter the node.
spokeStart
The links that leave the node.
startNode
The optional start node for this link.
toPosition
The end position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry.
EXAMPLE Radiological installation, containing radiological equipment.
EXAMPLE raingauge, numerical model.
EXAMPLE: prospect, occurrence, mineral deposit, ore deposit.
If present, the sub-element 'type' shall indicate the class of observation. A register of type identifiers corresponding with the observation types in ISO 19156, which distinguishes types on the basis of the type of the result, is provided by OGC at http://www.opengis.net/def/observationType/OGC-OM/2.0/
NOTE The type enables a user or an application to understand if the value "A" is e.g. an identifier of a specific building, door, staircase or dwelling.
SOURCE Adapted from [UNGEGN Manual 2007]. NOTE 1 This attribute should be consistent with the attribute 'relatedSpatialObject'. More precisely, if the attribute 'relatedSpatialObject' is filled in, the attribute 'type' should be filled in, and its value(s) should be consistent with the spatial data theme(s) of the related object(s). NOTE 2 Even if this attribute may introduce some redundancy with the attribute 'relatedSpatialObject', it has to be filled in order to allow to use geographical names on their own without accessing to any other INSPIRE data set, which may be necessary in most cases.
Type
type
Categorisation of the network connection.
Characterisation of the kind of entity designated by geographical name(s).
Special kind of an installation, denoting the operative function which has to be performed.
The classification type.
The type of environmental health determinant.
The type of facility, such as installation or site.
The type of locator value, which enables an application to interpret, parse or format it according to certain rules.
The type of mineral occurrence.
The type of physical crossing.
The type of railway transport to which the line is designed for.
Type of process.
Type of road service area.
assessmentOfVulnerability
Assessment of the vulnerability of the exposed element.
determinationMethod
Specifies if the hazard area result is delineated after modelling or determined after interpretation.
exposedElement
The element that is within a hazardous area.
exposedElementCategory
A generic classification of the types of elements that are exposed to a risk.
hazardCategory
A generic classification of types of natural hazards or risks.
isMonitoredBy
The program that monitors the observed event.
levelOfRisk
The level of risk is an assessment of the combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of the occurrence of the event.
When assessed quantitatively, it is a percentage.
levelOfVulnerability
Level of vulnerability.
likelihoodOfOccurrence
Likelihood is a general concept relating to the chance of an event occuring.
It may address a value within the Richter scale, or a description of the european macro-seismic scale, or a flood flow, etc...
magnitudeOrIntensity
An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.
magnitudeOrIntensityOfHazard
nameOfEvent
common name of the observed event.
This is the inverse value of the return period.
probabilityOfOccurrence
The probability of occurrence of a hazard event, expressed as a value between 0 and 1.
Sometimes, this is known as susceptibility.
qualitativeLikelihood
A qualitative assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of a hazard.
qualitativeValue
A qualitative assessment of the level or intensity.
quantitativeLikelihood
A frequency of occurence or return period of a hazard phenomenon.
quantitativeValue
A quantitative assessment of the level or intensity.
returnPeriod
Long-term average interval of time or number of years within which an event will be equalled or exceeded [UNESCO].
sourceOfRisk
A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of hazard which is the source of risk.
sourceOfSpatialRepresentation
The source object which is used to represent the exposed element.
sourceOfVulnerability
The type of hazard for which the vulnerability is assessed.
specificExposedElementType
An additional denomination of exposed element according to a nomenclature that is specific to this dataset.
specificHazardType
Additional classification of the natural hazard that further specifies the hazard type according to a nomenclature that is specific to this dataset.
typeOfElement
A classification of the exposed element.
typeOfHazard
A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of natural hazard.
inundationReturnPeriod
The average period (in years) between the occurences of an inundation event.
inundationType
The type of a land subject to inundation based on the cause of its flooding.
Some observations depend on other observations to provide context which is important, sometimes essential, in understanding the result. These dependencies are stronger than mere spatiotemporal coincidences, requiring explicit representation. If present, the association class ObservationContext (Figure 2) shall link a OM_Observation to another OM_Observation, with the role name relatedObservation for the target.
relatedObservation
If present, the attributes resultQuality:DQ_Element shall describe the quality of the result (6.2.2.9). This instance-specific description complements the description of the observation procedure (6.2.2.10), which provides information concerning the quality of all observations using this procedure. Quality of a result may be assessed following the procedures in ISO 19114:2003. Multiple measures may be provided (ISO/TS 19138:2006).
resultQuality
The attribute resultTime:TM_Instant shall describe the time when the result became available, typically when the procedure (6.2.2.10) associated with the observation was completed For some observations this is identical to the samplingTime. However, there are important cases where they differ.
resultTime
contributingOrthoimageCoverage
Reference to the orthoimage coverages that compose an aggregated orthoimage coverage.
NOTE 1 The footprint shall be enclosed in the geographic domain extent that it refines. NOTE 2 This property is mandatory if the OrthoimageCoverage instance is an aggregation of other OrthoimageCoverage instances or if mosaic elements are provided.
footprint
Geographic area enclosing valid data of the orthoimage coverage.
NOTE 1 There is no restriction on the nature of the input image. It can be raw or pre-processed or orthorectified, for instance. NOTE 2 modelling and delivery of input images lie outside the scope of the present specification. NOTE 3 Identifiers of the input images should be URIs in the 'http' scheme (See D2.7) though full national or local codes are allowed. EXAMPLE: http://land.data.gov.uk/id/imagery/2011-5864726.
image source reference
imageSourceReference
Reference to the input image.
NOTE 1 Nearestneighbor is set as a default value in case where this information is omitted by data producers. NOTE 2 A continuous grid coverage that uses nearest neighbour interpolation acts as a discrete surface coverage.
interpolation type
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.
NOTE This association shall be used only when the orthoimage coverage is a mosaic.
mosaicElement
Spatial representation of the acquisition time of a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
aggregationArea
A two dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated for example 1 square metre
aggregationLength
A one dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated for example 1 metre.
aggregationTimePeriod
A temporal range over which a statistic is calculated. e.g. A day, An hour.
aggregationVolume
A three dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated for example 1 cubic metre
The phenomenon that the Observable Property description builds upon. e.g. if the Observable property describes 'monthly minimum temperature' then the basePhenomenon should reference the vocabulary term 'temperature'.
basePhenomenon
The phenomenon that the Observable Property description builds upon.
comparison
A comparison operator. In the case of a category constraint it should be 'equalTo' or 'notEqualTo'.
constrainedProperty
The property being constrained. e.g. 'colour' if the constraint is 'colour = blue'
derived from
derivedFrom
One statistical measure may be derived from another. e.g. Monthly Maximum temperatures may be derived from Daily Mean temperatures.
otherAggregation
Any other type of aggregation.
rangeEnd
The upper limit of the range.
rangeStart
The lower limit of the range.
startComparison
The comparator used for the lower range limit (e.g. greaterThanOrEqualTo)
statisticalFunction
A statistical function e.g. (mean)
statisticalMeasure
Typical examples of using processParameter are: description of instrumentation settings for a specific measurement or measurement series ; description of intial contidions in numerical computations e.g. simulations. NOTE The values of a procesParameter are stored in OM_Observation.parameter>NamedValue.value as they are specific to the event of the observation and not to the applied process . The relevant OM_Observation.parameter>NamedValue.name shall be the same with Process.processParameter>ProcessParameter.name. EXAMPLE Analysis time of a forecast Instance of Process Process.processParameter>ProcessParameter.name: http://inspire.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inspire/processParameterValue.html#AnalysisTime Instance of OM_Observation OM_OObservation.parameter>NamedValue.name: http://inspire.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inspire/processParameterValue.html#AnalysisTime OM_Observation.parameter>NamedValue.value: 00z-15/05/2011
process parameter
processParameter
Parameter controlling the application of the process and as a consequence its output.
Dimensions
dimensions
The part of the world the piece of datum refers to. Dimensions contains a description of the geographic location (2D dimension) together with possible additional dimensions when population counts are produced simultaneously for different individual characteristics. EXAMPLE: A simple population count for each part of the area of Dissemination will need only identification of these parts, while population count by gender will require and additional dimension (gender) to make a difference between the male and the female.
EXAMPLES: Demography, activity, etc.
Domain
domain
The part of statistical knowledge the data refers to.
Flags
flags
A set of one-character encoded comments about the data.
general status
generalStatus
The status of the statistical data distribution.
Measurement method
measurementMethod
The description of the statistic measurement method.
Measurement unit
measurementUnit
The unit of the measurement.
EXAMPLE: This situation can occur when the total population of the area of interest is collected by some process (e.g. administrative register) but population in the spatial components of the area of interest by another process (e.g. estimation).
Not counted proportion
notCountedProportion
The proportion of population of the area of interest that is not counted in any of its spatial components.
Period of measurement
periodOfMeasurement
The date or period the observation has been taken, the data was collected.
Period of reference
periodOfReference
The period when the data is supposed to give a picture of the area of interest.
Outside this period the data will not be used and must be replaced by new data. In most cases this is forever and the 2nd date is left empty.
Period of validity
periodOfValidity
The period in which the data remains relevant.
Spatial
spatial
The spatial dimension of the statistical value.
Special value
specialValue
Some conventional string when value for the piece of datum cannot be provided: missing value, value hidden because of confidentiality.
Thematic
thematic
The thematic dimensions of the statistical value.
Universe
universe
When distribution is related to a subset of the population and not the population in its whole, the literal description of the way this subset was defined. EXAMPLE : A dataset can give the population distribution of the unemployed persons under 25. The variable will be 'unemployedPopulation', the measure a 'count ' and the measurementUnit 'person'. The only way to express that the distribution doesn't cover the whole unemployed population would be to describe that situation in the Unviverse attribute.
groupedBuilding
An Installation is grouped by one Facility
groupedInstallation
An InstallationPart is grouped by one Installation
groupedInstallationPart
A Plot is grouped by one or more Facilities (this means a Plot may be shared by different Facilities)
groupedPlot
A Site hosts one or more Facilities
hostingSite
This is the basic geometry property for the Production Installation and it is set as an optional property to identify the location point for the Installation. It is intended, if available, to furnish an additional spatial information beside the basic mandatory geometry fixed for the Production Facility.
pointGeometry
Spatial property of the spatial object with a value that is a vector geometry type from ISO 19107.
NOTE Information required (not registered in the Hydrography Theme) according to Article 3(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). Directive as amended by Decision No 2455/2001/EC (OJ L 331, 15.12.2001, p. 1).
riverBasinDistrict
Code identifier and/or name assigned to the basin district of a watercourse.
sitePlan
External reference to documentation concerning the configuration and organisation of the site ((Site Plans, technical descriptions, ...).
The reference values are holded in the ConditionOfFacilityValue code list.
statusType
The state or condition of a technical component referring to a list of predefined potential values.
This is the secondary geometry property for the Production Facility and it is set as an optional property to identify the location area for the Facility. It is intended, if available, to furnish a more detailed spatial information in addition to the basic mandatory geometry.
surfaceGeometry
This information is referring to a list of predefined potential values. The reference values are holded in the PollutionAbatementTechnique code list.
technique
Method to reduce pollutant concentration due to the emissions of a technical component, tipically a chimney.
typeOfBuilding
Descriptive classification about the production and industrial building.
alternativeTitle
Alternative (unofficial) title of the spatial plan.
backgroudMapURI
background map URI
URI referring to service that provides background map.
background map
backgroundMap
Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing this Plan.
dimensioningIndication
Specifications about the dimensioning that are added to the dimensioning of the zoning elements that overlap the geometry of the supplementary regulation.
inherited from other plans
inheritedFromOtherPlans
Indication whether the supplementary regulation is inherited from another spatial plan.
legislationCitation
Reference to the document that contains the text of the regulation.
Member states should make a mapping to this enumeration.
level of spatial plan
levelOfSpatialPlan
Level of the administrative units covered by the plan.
officialDocument
Link to the official documents that relate to the spatial plan.
NOTE This attribute is multiple because, independently from the current legal status of the plan, there can be references to more than one ordinance, in relation to the different steps that the planning process has already undergone (e.g. ordinance for the preparation of a new plan, ordinance of adoption, ordinance of approval, etc.).
ordinance
Reference to relevant administrative ordinance.
planDocument
Citation of scanned plans and structural drawings which may sometimes be geo-referenced or not,. E.g. raster images, vector drawings or scanned text.
NOTE The admissible values for this attribute are managed at the member state level via a code list EXAMPLE: FR: DTA, SCOT, PLU, etc. DE: Bebauungsplan, Flächennutzungsplan, Regionalplan, Landesentwicklungsplan NL: bestemmingsplan, structuurvisie.
planTypeName
Name of the type of plan that the Member State has given to the plan.
NOTE This enumeration contains values that are common to most planning systems.
processStepGeneral
General indication of the step of the planning process that the plan is undergoing.
NOTE Indicates whether the land use regulation is legally binding or not.
regulationNature
Legal nature of the land use regulation.
regulationText
Text of the regulation.
Reference to an entry in the classfication that is part of the SpecificLandUseClassification provided by the data producer.
Reference to an entry in the classfication that is part of the SpecificLandUseClassification.
specificLandUse
Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.
On member state level the legal classification for plan regulations may be complex. A supplementary regulation may be principally "bindingOnlyForAuthorities" but according to national law this regulation have to be more specified to explain the specific degree of binding. (e.g. on state or regional planning level in Germany: principles of spatial planning, other spatial planning requirements or goals of spatial planning). NOTE This attribute complements the information provided by the attribute regulationNature.
specific regulation nature
specificRegulationNature
Legal nature of the land use regulation from a national perspective.
specificSupplementaryRegulation
Reference to a category of supplementary regulation provided in a specific nomenclature of supplementary regulations provided by the data provider.
supplementaryRegulation
Code of the supplementary regulation from the hierarchical supplementary regulation code list agreed at the European level.
designation
The actual Site designation.
designationScheme
The scheme from which the designation code comes.
NOTE An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the real-world phenomenon.
inspireID
External object identifier of the protected site.
NOTE In the case of Natura2000 sites, a protected site may go through several different stages (for example, proposed as SCI, confirmed as SCI, designated as SAC). A new version of the site is created for each of these different stages (because there is a change in the designation), and the new version should have the date on which the new stage was legally assigned as the legalFoundationDate (for example, when designated as a SAC, the version for the SAC would have the designation date as the legalFoundationDate).
legalFoundationDate
The date that the protected site was legally created. This is the date that the real world object was created, not the date that its representation in an information system was created.
legalFoundationDocument
A URL or text citation referencing the legal act that created the Protected Site.
percentageUnderDesignation
The percentage of the site that falls under the designation. This is used in particular for the IUCN categorisation. If a value is not provided for this attribute, it is assumed to be 100%
At least one designation is required, but designations may be available using a number of different designation schemes, all of which can be accommodated in the DesignationSchemeValue codelist.
siteDesignation
The designation (type) of Protected Site.
NOTE 1 Several names in different languages may be expressed. NOTE 2 It is recommended that the language of the name (part of the GeographicalName data type) be filled where ever possible. This is an important identifying attribute of a Protected Site.
siteName
The name of the Protected Site.
The site may have more than one classification.
siteProtectionClassification
The classification of the protected site based on the purpose for protection.
The starting date for the collection/registration of the primary species occurrence data.
collected from
collectedFrom
The date when the collecting of the original species occurrence data started.
The last date for the collection/registration of the primary species occurrence data.
collected to
collectedTo
The date when the collecting of the original species occurrence data stopped.
To obtain a density or abundance estimate the data set provider can either count, estimate or calculate the population abundance.
counting method
countingMethod
Method of providing a number for the indication of the abundance of a species within a specific species distribution unit.
This parameter defines which species population units that has collected or retrieved. EXAMPLE Colonies, individuals, juvenile, larvae, pairs, shoals, shoots, tufts.
counting unit
countingUnit
What has been counted, estimated or calculated when compiling information on the abundance of a species within the species distribution unit.
documentBasis
Reference to or citation of a document describing a campaign or a legal act which is the basis for the data set.
The taxonID used in national nomenclature databases.
local species id
localSpeciesId
Identifier used in national nomenclature.
local species scheme
localSpeciesScheme
Name of local species classification scheme (bibliographic reference).
A species abundance (population density) in classes (common, rare, very rare, present or absent) in an individual species distribution unit.
occurrence category
occurrenceCategory
The species population density in the species distribution unit.
A range density (or abundance) value for species occurrence in the individual species distribution units either counted, estimated or calculated based on defined counting units, or using upper and lower bounds.
population size
populationSize
A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, using an upper and a lower limit.
Kind of species occurrence or population data that are collected. EXAMPLE Permanent, reproducing, concentration or wintering (for migratory species).
population type
populationType
The permanency of populations, particularly with regard to migratory species within a given species distribution unit.
Defines how the local species name conceptually is related to the referenceSpeciesID, either congruent, included in, includes, overlaps or excludes
qualifier
Specifies the taxonomic concept relationship between local species identifier and the reference species identifier.
The authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme (EU-Nomen, Unis and Nature Directives) provides reference species lists which defines the ReferenceSpeciesName with its scientific name plus author and ReferenceSpeciesId.
reference species name
referenceSpeciesName
The scientific name, including the author, used in the authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme.
residency status
residencyStatus
Information on the status of residency of a species regarding nativeness versus introduction and permanency.
This can be used to filter out or generalize sensitive data. Generalized representation can be larger spatial objects e.g. grid cells. NOTE A species location e.g. breeding location, of vulnerable, endangered or protected species may by law be excluded from distribution or spatially generalised from detailed locations to lower resolutions in more extensive grid cells to avoid environmental crime.
sensitive info
sensitiveInfo
Boolean value that indicates whether the location of a specific species is sensitive.
EXAMPLE A specific administrative area.
spatial object
spatialObject
A reference to a another spatial object defining the spatial extent of a distribution unit.
The authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme provides reference species list which defines the ReferenceSpeciesName with its scientific name plus author and ReferenceSpeciesId. The LocalSpeciesName provides nomenclatural and taxonomical information about the locally used species name and the taxonomic concepts implied by the use of this name according to a given reference. If omitted the name and concept given by the referenceSpeciesId according to the referenceSpeciesScheme has been used locally.
species name
speciesName
Identifier and scientific name, including the author, taken from an international reference list, optionally completed by a locally used name and its taxonomic concept relationship to the reference name.
SOURCE Guidelines for soil description (4th ed.) FAO 2006 p. 67
FAO horizon master
FAOHorizonMaster
symbol of the master part of the horizon notation.
Lower case letters are used as suffixes to designate specific kinds of master horizons and layers, and other features. SOURCE -i Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition-/i , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006. table 85
FAOHorizonSubordinate
horizon subordinate
Designations of subordinate distinctions and features within the master horizons and layers are based on profile characteristics observable in the field and are applied during the description of the soil at the site.
Identical designations may be appropriate for two or more horizons or layers separated by at least one horizon or layer of a different kind in the same pedon. The sequence A-E-Bt-E-Btx-C is an example - the soil has two E horizons. To make communication easier, a prime is used with the master horizon symbol of the lower of two horizons having identical letter designations: A-E-Bt-E’-Btx-C.The prime is applied to the capital letter designation, and any lower case symbol follows it: B’t. The prime is not used unless all letters of the designations of two different layers are identical. Prime can be used for both minerals or organic soils. SOURCE: -i Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition-/i , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006.
FAO prime
FAOPrime
A prime and double prime may be used to connotate master horizon symbol of the lower of two respectively three horizons having identical Arabic-numeral prefixes and letter combinations.
WRB qualifier group
WRBQualifierGroup
data type to define the a group of a qualifier and its possible specifier(s), its place and position with regard to the WRBReferenceSoilGroup it belongs to.
-i Reference Soil Groups-/i are distinguished by the presence (or absence) of specific -i diagnostic horizons, properties -/i and/or-i materials.-/i NOTE The WRB soil classification system comprises 32 different RSGs. SOURCE -i World reference base for soil resources 2006-/i , -i first update 2007-/i , World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
WRB reference soilgroup (RSG)
WRBReferenceSoilGroup
first level of classification of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources.
NOTE The structure of the WRBSoilNameType was based on the World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007. World Soil Resources Reports no 103. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome 2007. EXAMPLE Lixic Vertic Ferralsol (Ferric, Rhodic); WRB version 2006 (update 2007) or 2010.
WRB soil name
WRBSoilName
identification of the soil profile.
SOURCE -i World reference base for soil resources 2006-/i , -i first update 2007-/i , World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
WRB qualifier
WRBqualifier
name element of WRB, 2nd level of classification
Specifiers may be used to indicate depth of occurrence, or to express the intensity of soil characteristics. EXAMPLE Buried layers can be indicated by the specifier “Thapto”. NOTE 1 The specifier code is always added after the qualifier code. Exceptions are defined in the qualifier list of WRB. NOTE 2 Some specifiers can be combined with each other for one qualifier. SOURCE -i World reference base for soil resources 2006-/i , -i first update 2007-/i , World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
WRB specifier
WRBspecifier
code that indicates the degree of expression of a qualifier or the depth range of which the qualifier applies.
derived profile percentage range.
derivedProfilePercentageRange
Interval that defines the minimum and maximum percentage of the area of the soil body represented by a specific derived soil profile.
SOURCE NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil survey laboratory information manual, Soil survey investigation report n.45 version 1.0 May 1995 pag. 11 EXAMPLE upper limit = 63µm , lower limit =20µm
fraction particle size range
fractionParticleSizeRange
upper and lower limit of the particle size of the defined fraction (expressed in µm)
NOTE This is also called horizon designation value, horizon designation or horizon symbol. EXAMPLE 'ss' connotes slickensides in Soil taxonomy (FAO uses 'I' for this). The notation in several classification systems can be the same as well: 'Ap' is a A horizon which has been ploughed (according German Bodenkundliche Kartieranleitung, 5th ed).
horizon notation
horizonNotation
notation characterizing the soil horizon according to a specified classification system.
A soil derived object can be created based on the soil properties of one or more observed soil profiles. If this information shall not be included or does not apply, the association can be empty.
isBasedOnObservedSoilProfile
Link to an observed soil profile on whose properties the derived value is based.
A soil derived object can be created based on the soil properties of one or more soil bodies. If this information shall not be included or does not apply, the association can be empty.
isBasedOnSoilBody
Link to a soil body on whose properties the derived value is based.
A soil derived object can be created based on the properties of one or more other soil derived objects. If this information shall not be included or does not apply, the association can be empty.
isBasedOnSoilDerivedObject
Link to a soil derived object on whose properties the derived value is based.
A derived soil profile can be derived from one to many observed soil profiles. If no observed profiles are provided or have been used to produce the derivedSoilProfile, this association can be left empty.
isDerivedFrom
link to one or more observed soil profiles from which this profile has been derived.
This association constitutes the link to those derived soil profiles that inform about the internal structure and properties of the soil body.
isDescribedBy
Link to a derived soil profile that characterizes the soil body, possibly in combination with other derived soil profiles. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody.
EXAMPLE a coverage of the pH of the topsoil is associated with a coverage with exactly the same extent and domain reporting on the level of confidence of the pH values of the base coverage.
isDescribing
this association allows for a certain SoilThemeCoverage to have a related Coverage which does not have a meaning without the base coverage.
A soil site with a specific investigation purpose can be observed on several locations (soil plots) inside that site area. If only a centre point location is provided, the set of links to soil plots state that the information from these plots can be combined in a meaningful way, i.e. the combination is valid.
isObservedOnLocation
link to a location(s) where the soil site has been investigated.
This is to indicate whether the horizon notation has been determined in the field (or for derived profiles during the original derivation), or has been adapted, changed or assigned on the basis of the original horizon description later. This might be relevant data quality information.
is original classification
isOriginalClassification
Boolean value to indicate whether the FAO horizon notation was the original notation to describe the horizon.
isPartOf
link to the soil profile which the profile element constitutes.
The material in which a soil develops is influenced by the environmental situation in which the processes of its formation took place, e.g. sedimentation from water results in quite differently structured layers when it has been deposited in running water than in a lake.
layer genesis environment
layerGenesisEnvironment
setting in which the last non-pedogenic process (geologic or anthropogenic) that coined the material composition and internal structure of the layer took place.
layer genesis process
layerGenesisProcess
last non-pedogenic process (geologic or anthropogenic) that coined the material composition and internal structure of the layer.
Process state gives an idea whether current non-pedogenic processes affect the soil or not. E.g. on current floodplains, input of sediments during seasonal flooding events is received, with comparatively young soil development in it, while in older fluvial sediments that are no longer under a regime of seasonal or irregular flooding, soil development might be more advanced.
layer genesis process state
layerGenesisProcessState
indication whether the process specified in layerGenesisProcess is on-going or seized in the past.
simplified list of terms to 'classify' geologic units
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layerRockType
type of the material in which the layer developed.
EXAMPLE Topsoil: meaning the upper part of the natural mineral soil that is generally dark coloured and has a higher content of organic matter and nutrients when compared to the mineral horizons below.
layer type
layerType
assignation of a layer according to the concept that fits its kind.
a soil plot (location of a soil observation) is located on maximum 1 soil site.
locatedOn
link to the soil site on which the soil plot is located or to which the soil plot is belonging.
lower value
lowerValue
value defining the lower limit of a specific property.
the soil plot is the location at which the profile has been observed.
observedProfile
Link to the observed soil profile for which the soil plot provides location information.
A code system characterizing horizons regarding the dominant soil forming processes that have been active during the horizon formation. This code summarizes many observations of the soil description and gives information about the genetic processes that have formed the soil under observation.
other horizon notation
otherHorizonNotation
designation of the soil horizon according to a specific classification system.
other soil name
otherSoilName
Identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.
over
An association to indicate that in the WRB classification a soil profile covers another developed, older soil.
SOURCE NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil survey laboratory information manual, Soil survey investigation report n.45 version 1.0 May 1995 pag. 11
particle size fraction
particleSizeFraction
Mineral part of the soil, fractioned on the basis of size (diameter), limits of the particles. It indicates how much of the mineral soil material is composed of soil particles of the specified size range.
Depth range consists of the average upper and lower depth of appearance of the profile element from the surface. NOTE Most soil boundaries are zones of transition rather than sharp lines of division. The average depth of the upper boundaries and the average depth of the lower boundaries of each profile element are given in centimetres, measured from the surface (including organic and mineral covers) of the soil downwards, i.e. all depth values are positive numbers. EXAMPLE H horizon 0-5 cm, A horizon 5-30 cm, B horizon 30-80 cm NOTE Following rules should be taken into account -ul -li lowerValue and upperValue: should be positive values, -/li -li upperValue is the depth from the top of the element (e.g. 20)-/li -li lowerValue is the depth of the bottom of the element (e.g. 40)-/li -li if only upperValue is indicated: it is assumed that the lowerValue is unknown; this is only possible for the deepest layer or horizon of a profile.-/li -li if only lowerValue is indicated: it is assumed that the upperValue equals 0, and thus the range is between 0 and the lowerValue value-/li -/ul
profile element depth range
profileElementDepthRange
Upper and lower depth of the profile element (layer or horizon) measured from the surface (0 cm) of a soil profile (in cm).
qualifier place
qualifierPlace
attribute to indicate the placement of the Qualifier with regard to the WRB reference soil group (RSG). The placement can be in front of the RSG i.e. 'prefix' or it can be behind the RSG i.e. 'suffix'.
If there are one or more prefix qualifiers: one of the qualifiers is in position 1, the other qualifiers are in position 2, 3, etc.; position 1 is the position closest to the RSG; position 2 is the position second closest to the RSG; etc If there are one or more suffix qualifiers: one of the qualifiers is in position 1, the other qualifiers are in position 2, 3, etc.; position 1 is the position closest to the RSG; position 2 is the position second closest to the RSG; etc
qualifier position
qualifierPosition
number to indicate the position of a qualifier with regard to the WRB reference soil group (RSG) it belongs to and with regard to its placement to that (RSG) i.e. as a prefix or a suffix.
For soil two main purposes are identified to carry out soil surveys. One is to classify the soil as a result of soil forming processes (generalSurvey) and the other one is to investigate soil for a specific reason (specificSurvey) like a possible contamination as a result of contaminating activities. This information gives the data user an idea about possible bias in the selection of the site and therefore representativeness of the data that were obtained for a special purpose.
soil investigation purpose
soilInvestigationPurpose
indication why a survey was conducted.
EXAMPLE Fluventic Haploxerept, according to Soil Taxonomy (USDA 2006).
soil name
soilName
name of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.
EXAMPLE reference to a place name, municipality or reference to an exact X,Y location
soil plot location
soilPlotLocation
a reference to a location on the earth; it can be a point location identified by coordinates or a description of the location using text or an identifier.
NOTE Trial pits, boreholes or samples can be seen as types of soil plots.
soil plot type
soilPlotType
gives information on what kind of plot the observation of the soil is made on.
EXAMPLE confidence level for each value in the SoilThemeCoverage (pH in the topsoil)
soil theme descriptive parameter
soilThemeDescriptiveParameter
a descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage.
EXAMPLE soilThemeDescriptiveParameterName = confidence level. SoilThemeCoverage = coverage representing the pH of the topsoil
soil theme descriptive parameter name
soilThemeDescriptiveParameterName
Name of the parameter to provide extra information on the values of the related SoilThemeCoverage.
EXAMPLE Land irrigation suitability, pH in the topsoil, etc
soil theme parameter
soilThemeParameter
A soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by this coverage.
soil theme parameter name
soilThemeParameterName
name of the parameter represented by the soilThemeCoverage.
upper value
upperValue
value defining the upper limit of a specific property.
valid time from
validTimeFrom
The ValidTime specifies the time window for which measurements have been captured to calculate the thematic soil property relevant for that period. The start time defines when the period began.
valid time to
validTimeTo
The ValidTime specifies the time window for which measurements have been captured to calculate the thematic soil property relevant for that period. The end time defines when the period stopped.
high water level
highWaterLevel
The high water level which was used to define the upper limit of the Intertidal Area, e.g. 'meanHighWater'.
isoline
Isoline used to generate the contour.
low water level
lowWaterLevel
The low water level which was used to define the lower limit of the Intertidal Area, e.g. 'meanLowWater'.
A SeaArea may be attributed with any number of values that are relevant for the sea area polygon as a whole. More detailed observations, such as grids and point data are the subject of the Oceanographic Geographical Features specification.
parameter value
parameterValue
A value of some parameter assigned to the SeaArea. E.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature = 12 degrees Celsius
Phenomeneon
phenomenon
The property represented by the isolines (e.g. wave height).
Sea Area Type
seaAreaType
Type of the sea area according to the classifications in the SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue codelist. e.g. Estuary
shore classification
shoreClassification
The primary type of the shore segment, taken from the ShoreTypeClassification codelist.
shore stability
shoreStability
The primary stability type of the shore segment, taken from the ShoreStability codelist.
Source observations
sourceObservations
Used to link to a collection of underlying observations which were used to define a marine isoline.
Sub layer
subLayer
A marine layer may have a sub-layer, for example an Oil Slick may have a main slick with several smaller sub-slicks.
water level
waterLevel
Water level at which the extent is valid.
This information is relevant only if all cells of the grid have the same CRS.
EPSGCode
The EPSG code to identify the grid Coordinate Referencing System.
Angle resolution
angleResolution
An angle resolution.
cells
The cells composing a grid.
This code is composed of: 1. A coordinate reference system part, represented by the word CRS, followed by the EPSG code. 2. A resolution and position part: - If the coordinate reference system is projected, the word RES followed by the grid resolution in meters and the letter m. Then, the letter N followed by the northing value in meters, and the letter E followed by the easting value in meters too. - If the coordinate reference system is not projected, the word RES followed by the grid resolution in degree-minute-second, followed by the word dms. Then the word LON followed by the longitude value in degree-minute-second, and word LAT followed by the latitude value in degree-minute-second. For both cases, the given position is the position of the lower left cell corner. NOTE: This code acts like an identifier.
Code
code
A cell code.
Geographical position
geographicalPosition
The grid cell lower left corner geographical position.
grid
The grid made up of cells.
Grid position
gridPosition
The grid cell position within the grid based on the grid coordinates.
Length resolution
lengthResolution
A distance resolution.
This information is relevant only if all cells of the grid have the same resolution.
Resolution
resolution
The grid resolution.
x-axis value
The position of the cell on the horizontal axis, starting from the left side, toward the right, from 0 to the grid width -1.
y-axis value
The position of the cell on the vertical axis, starting from the bottom toward the top, from 0 to the grid height -1.
Area variation
areaVariation
The area variation during the evolution. This attribute has to be populated only if the type is "change".
Evolution type
evolutionType
The type of evolution.
evolutions
All the evolutions the statistical unit has encountered.
finalUnitVersions
All the final unit versions concerned by the evolution.
Geometry descriptor
geometryDescriptor
The statistical unit geometry descriptor.
Geometry type
geometryType
The geometry type.
initialUnitVersions
All the initial unit versions concerned by the evolution.
Land area value
landAreaValue
The area of the above-water part.
Least detailed scale
leastDetailedScale
The least detailed scale the generalised geometry is supposed to be suitable for (expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale).
Livable area value
livableAreaValue
The area of the livable part.
Most detailed scale
mostDetailedScale
The most detailed scale the generalised geometry is supposed to be suitable for (expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale).
Population variation
populationVariation
The population variation during the evolution. This attribute has to be populated only if the type is "change".
predecessors
Predecessors of the area statistical unit.
successors
Successors of the area statistical unit.
tesselation
The tesselation composed of units.
units
All the units concerned by the evolution.
uppers
The area statistical units of the next upper level.
SOURCE [Airspace.type - AIXM5.0].
AirspaceAreaType
A code indicating the general structure or characteristics of a particular airspace.
aerodromeCategory
Value which indicates the category of an aerodrome.
aerodromeType
The type of aerodrome.
airRouteLinkClass
The class or type of an air route link.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0].
airRouteType
Route classification.
altitude
Value of the field altitude.
controlTowers
The set of control towers belonging to an aerodrome (airport/heliport).
designatorIATA
The three letter IATA designator of the aerodrome (airport/heliport).
pointRole
The role of the point along the runway direction centreline.
SOURCE Adapted from [AIXM5.0].
runwayType
The type of runway, either runway for airplanes or final approach and take off area (FATO) for helicopters.
SOURCE [SurfaceCharacteristics.composition - AIXM5.0]. EXAMPLES Asphalt, concrete.
surfaceComposition
A code indicating the composition of an aerodrome/heliport related surface.
cablewayType
The type of a cableway transport.
formOfNode
The function of a railway node within the railway network.
NOTE This attribute only applies when the value in numberOfTracks is not an exact value.
minMaxNumberOfTracks
Indicates whether the number of tracks are counted as minimum or maximum value.
nominalGauge
A single value that identifies the track gauge.
nominalGaugeCategory
Provision of the gauge of a railway track as a fuzzy category with respect to the European standard nominal gauge.
numberOfPlatforms
A value indicating the number of platforms available at a railway station.
railwayLineCode
A code assigned to a railway line which is unique within a Member State.
speed
The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for.
use
The current use of the railway.
SOURCE [Euroroads].
areaCondition
Speed limit is dependent on environmental circumstances.
availableFacility
Facility that is available for a given road service area.
europeanRouteNumber
Code, identifying the route in the international E-road network. The code always starts with a letter 'E', followed by a one-, two- or three-digit number.
formOfRoadNode
Description of the function of a road node in the road transport network.
formOfWay
Physical form of the way.
NOTE Where functional classification systems are used that have fewer classes/ranks than the number provided by FunctionalRoadClassValues, classes with codes 1 to n will be used, where n corresponds to the number of classes that are used in the classification system.
functionalClass
Functional rank of the road link in the road network.
SOURCE [Euroroads]. NOTE This attribute only applies when the property is associated with a road link or road link sequence.
laneExtension
Number of lanes including the start lane counted from the right hand side for which the speed limit applies.
localRoadCode
Identification code assigned to the road by the local road authority.
measuredRoadPart
Indicates to which part of a road the value for the attribute 'width' applies.
SOURCE [Euroroads]. NOTE This attribute only applies when the value in numberOfLanes is not an exact value.
minMaxNumberOfLanes
Indicates if the number of lanes is counted as minimum or maximum value.
nationalRoadCode
The national number of the road.
speedLimitMinMaxType
Indicates if the speed limit is maximum or minimum and if it is recommended.
speedLimitSource
Source for speed limit.
speedLimitValue
Value for speed limit.
startLane
Start lane counted from the right side for which speed limit applies.
surfaceCategory
Type of road surface.
SOURCE Adapted from [Euroroads].
vehicleType
Vehicle type the speed limit is restricted to.
weatherCondition
Weather condition the speed limit is dependent on.
deepWaterRoute
Attribute which indicates if the maritime waterway is a deep water route. DEFINITION Deep water route: A route in a designated area within defined limits which has been accurately surveyed for clearance of sea bottom and submerged obstacles to a minimum indicated depth of water [S-32 - IHO International Hydrographic Dictionary].
ferryUse
Value indicating the type of transport carried out by a ferry crossing.
formOfWaterwayNode
Description of the function of a waterway node in the water transport network.
post
Marker post along a route in a transport network.
restrictionType
The type of restriction .
typeOfTransport
Type of transport network, based on the type of infrastructure the network uses.
facility description
facilityDescription
Additional information on an Environmental Management Facilities, including its address, a contact details, related parties and a free text description.
A facility may belong to multiple other facilities.
parent facility
parentFacility
A parent facility, i.e., a facility to which this facility belongs.
NOTE This terms is referred in several legislative acts as 'permit' , 'authorization', 'development consent' or 'exploration permit' among others. EXAMPLE 1 'hellip a [written] decision by which the competent authority grants permission to operate all or part of an installation' ; EXAMPLE 2 '.. the decision of the competent authority or authorities which entitles the developer
permission
Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Environmental Management Facility , subject to certain conditions which guarantee that the installation or parts of installations on the same site operated by the same operator complies with the requirements fixed by the law or standards. A permit may cover one or more functions and fix parameters of capacity; The term may be extended to other kind of certificates or documents of special relevance depending of the scope (e.g. ISO, EMAS, National Quality Standards, etc).
NOTE Capacity could refer depending of the thematic scope to different concepts included on the legislation as 'emission limits', 'capacity incineration', 'nominal capacity', 'objective estimation data', 'rate of desulphurization' or 'recycling rate'.
physical capacity
physicalCapacity
service hours
serviceHours
Service hours of the facility.
EXAMPLE 1: An administration is responsible for a municipality. EXEMPLE 2: A specialized hospital is responsible for a region.
area of responsibility
areaOfResponsibility
The spatial responsibility of a service instance.
area of responsibility by administrative unit
areaOfResponsibilityByAdministrativeUnit
Administrative unit describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.
area of responsibility by named place
areaOfResponsibilityByNamedPlace
Geographical object describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.
area of responsibility by network
areaOfResponsibilityByNetwork
Part of a network describing the geographic extent of the competence of a service.
area of responsibility by polygon
areaOfResponsibilityByPolygon
Polygon describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.
In some cases this information will coincide with the contact information of the service authority, owner or operator (i.e. specific position or role of the responsible party, described in the relatedParty attribute of the GovernmentalServiceExtended in the extended profile).
point of contact
pointOfContact
Contains necessary information to get access to a service and/or initial information regarding a service.
service location
serviceLocation
Location where the service is offered.
service location by activity complex
serviceLocationByActivityComplex
Location of the service by referring to an activity complex.
service location by address
serviceLocationByAddress
Location of the service by referring to an address.
service location by building
serviceLocationByBuilding
Location of the service by referring to a building.
service location by geometry
serviceLocationByGeometry
Location of the service by referring to a geometry.
location service by utility node
serviceLocationByUtilityNode
Location of the service by referring to a node related to a utility network (water, telecommunication, etc.), e.g. hydrant or emergency call point.
service type value
serviceType
Type of an administrative and governmental service.
The "AppurtenanceTypeValue" codelist is an abstract codelist that can be replaced by the various appurtenance type value codelists for each utility network.
appurtenance type value
appurtenanceType
Type of appurtenance
authority role
authorityRole
Parties authorized to manage a utility network, such as maintainers, operators or owners.
cables
A duct may contain one or more cables.
A pipe may contain one or more cables.
disclaimer
Legal text describing confidentiality clauses applying to the utility network information.
The measurement of the object - in this case, the duct - from side to side.
duct width
ductWidth
The width of the duct.
networks
A single sub-network that can be considered as part of a higher-order utility network.
nodes
Contained utility nodes.
For convex shaped objects (e.g. a circle) the diameter is defined to be the largest distance that can be formed between two opposite parallel lines tangent to its boundery.
pipe diameter
pipeDiameter
Pipe outer diameter.
pipes
A pipe may contain one or more pipes.
The set of pipes that constitute the duct bank.
The height is the vertical extend measuring accross the object - in this case, the pole - at right angles to the lenght.
pole height
poleHeight
The height of the pole.
The unit of measure for pressure is commonly expressed in "bar".
pressure
The maximum allowable operating pressure at which a product is conveyed through a pipe.
specific appurtenance type
specificAppurtenanceType
Type of appurtenance according to a domain-specific classification.
The height is the vertical extend measuring accross the object - in this case, the tower - at right angles to the lenght.
tower height
towerHeight
The height of the tower.
utility delivery type
utilityDeliveryType
Kind of utility delivery network e.g. transport, distribution, collection ...
This reference can be used to link a utility facility - having a more complex geometry - to a utility network element.
This reference can be used to link utility facilities - having a more complex geometry - to a utility network.
utility facility reference
utilityFacilityReference
Reference to a facility activity complex that is linked (related) to this utility network element.
Reference to a facility activity complex that is linked to (e.g. part of) this utility network.
Uses the codelist "UtilityNetworkTypeValue" to describe the possible utility networks. This also contains the "crossTheme" value to be used for utility networks that can contain cables or pipes from various themes, typically used by utility network providers that provide ducts.
utility network type
utilityNetworkType
The type of utility network or the utilily network theme.
warning type
warningType
Kind of overground visible warning mechanism used to indicate an underground utility network element.
nominal voltage
nominalVoltage
The nominal system voltage at the point of supply.
operating voltage
operatingVoltage
The utilization or operating voltage by the equipment using the electricity.
oil, gas and chemicals product type
oilGasChemicalsProductType
The type of oil, gas or chemicals product that is conveyed through the oil, gas, chemicals pipe.
sewer water type
sewerWaterType
Type of sewer water.
telecommunications cable material type
telecommunicationsCableMaterialType
Type of cable material.
thermal product type
thermalProductType
The type of thermal product that is conveyed through the thermal pipe.
water type
waterType
Type of water.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(8)].
artificial
'Artificial water body' means a body of surface water created by human activity.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(9)].
heavilyModified
'Heavily modified water body' means a body of surface water which as a result of physical alterations by human activity is substantially changed in character, as designated by the Member State in accordance with the provisions of WFD Annex II.
SOURCE [WISE GIS Guidance].
large
Rivers with a catchment area > 50,000 km2; or rivers and main tributaries that have a catchment area between 5,000 km2 and 50,000 km2. Lakes that have a surface area > 500 km2.
main
Rivers that have a catchment area > 500 km2. Lakes that have a surface area > 10 km2.
Accessible at Eurostat repository from URL http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/nomenclatures/index.cfm?TargetUrl=LST_CLS_DLD StrNom=NACE_REV2 StrLanguageCode=EN StrLayoutCode=HIERARCHIC. The valid nace codes are first level 01 and 03 second level 01.1 - 01.6 and 03.2 third level 01.11 - 01.64 and 03.21 - 03.22
NOTE The Activity described as part of the Function for 'Activity Complex' should be recorded using a controlled vocabulary where a particular controlled vocabulary is in use within a given context, such as SIC codes in the UK, it is acceptable to use these, however, the preferred choice for European interoperability is whenever possible NACE [NACE].
activity
Categorized description of individual or organized set of technically related processes that are carried out by a economical unit, private or public, profit or non profit character.
The classification of the economic activity of the site, according to the NACE rev. 2.0 coding.
The level of activity of the natural geomorphologic feature.
administrativeUnit
Administrative units used to buid the area statistical unit.
The administrative unit of lowest administrative level containing this basic property unit.
NOTE the unit of measure to be used is standard m³ for natural gas assuming reference gas conditions (15° C; 101,325 kPa) and 10³ tonnes for solid fossil fuels and oil.
Amount
amount
Amount of resource present in the spatial object.
The amount (such as a volume or mass) of the classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.
anthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureType
Terms describing the type of a geomorphologic feature.
Area of dissemination
areaOfDissemination
The part of the 2D world the StatisticalDataDistribution describes.
Assessment method
assessmentMethod
A citation to the method used to express the level or intensity.
A reference to the method used to assess the energy resource potential.
authority
Identification of the maintenance authority.
baseline
Baseline or baselines used for the delineation of this maritime zone.
Begin life span version
begin lifespan version
beginLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
This is both for renewable and non-renewable energy sources. For non-renewable energy resources exploitation starts with certain mining activities. In the case of renewable energy resources, it starts with the extraction of energy using specific equipment.
Begin time
beginTime
The time when the exploitation started.
NOTE Administrative boundary corresponds to the curve established between the nodes at lowest level of territory division in Member State. Thus, it does not necessarily represents boundary in political terms, but just part of it.
boundary
The administrative boundaries between this administrative unit and all the units adjacent to it.
The boundary or boundaries of this maritime zone.
NOTE An address could potentially have an association to zero, one or several buildings. Also it is possible (but this is not expressed in this application schema) that several addresses are associated to a single building. EXAMPLE In Praha, The Czech Republic, the address designated "NaPankráci 1690/125" is associated to a specific building in the street, in this case the building with number 1690 in the district (cz: cast obce) "Nusle".
building
Building that the address is assigned to or associated with.
NOTE the unit of measure to be used is MJ/tonne for solid fossil fuels, MJ/tonne for oil and KJ/m³ for natural gas assuming reference gas conditions (15°C; 101,325 kPa)
Calorific value
calorificValue
Each fossil fuel resource is characterised by its own calorific value, i.e. the quantity of energy available in a unit of mass.
category
The level of confidence of the estimate (proved, probable).
The identifier, eg 1.1.1, 1.1.2, ... (for CORINE LC classes) allow to access to the value and the definition or narrative description of the corresponding class.
class
The assignment of a land cover class to a land cover unit through a classification code identifier
Systematically arranged information describing the essential attributes of a class of mineral deposits. May be empirical (descriptive) or theoretical (genetic).
Classification
classification
Additional classifications used to split a total value of the described phenomenon. The StatisticalDistribution object will provide actually several distributions, one for each item of the used classification. NB: When no classification is provided, the statistical value is the total population.
Class of spot elevation according to the LAS specification of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
Classification of the EarthResource.
Comment
comment
Additional information on the domain link.
Free style comment about the value.
contains
A link pointing to the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility(s) included in this EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class NetworkFacility.
contributing footprint
contributingFootprint
Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of an orthoimage coverage that contributes to the aggregated orthoimage coverage.
Multi polygon delineating the geographic area of the elevation grid coverage that contributes to the aggregated elevation grid coverage.
NOTE If the boundary divides two maritime zones belonging to the same country, only this country should be specified. If the boundary divides maritime zones belonging to neigbouring countries, both countries should be specified.
Country
country
The code of the country the object belongs to.
The country that the maritime zone of this boundary belongs to.
Two-character country code according to the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
current status
currentStatus
Current status value of a transport network element with regards to its completion and use.
The status of an utility object with regards to its completion and use.
dataset
Data set to which this sample belongs.
Existing land use data set to which this land use object belongs.
delineationKnown
An indication that the delineation (for example: limits and information) of a spatial object is known.
SOURCE [Euroroads]. NOTE When the value for this attribute is 'both', numberOfLanes contains the sum of the number of lanes in both directions of travel. NOTE This attribute only applies when the property is associated with a road link or road link sequence.
direction
Indicates if the directed link agrees (positive) or disagrees (negative) with the positive direction of the link.
Indicates the direction of the flow of traffic.
Indicates which direction the number of lanes is valid for.
Data providers may use external services to provide information on a geophysical measurement. Links to the access points, description of ordering procedures or external services can be added in distributionInfo, that is an ISO MD_Distributor record.
distribution info
distributionInfo
Distribution metadata
The description of the subject of distribution (occurrences or population), the indication of the count of observations or population size of the particular species, species group or taxon rank and its distribution or isolation within the species distribution unit.
documentation
Further information ( online/offline) associated with the process .
NOTE Extents may be specified in space, time or space-time.
NOTE 1 The domain extent shall be specified at least in space by using EX_BoundingPolygon, EX_GeographicBoundingBox or EX_GeographicDescription. NOTE 2 In specific cases information is needed on the vertical extent e.g. wind power potential. SOURCE Adapted from [ISO 19123:2005].
SOURCE Adapted from [ISO 19123:2005].
SOURCE [ISO 19123:2005]. NOTE 1 The data type EX_Extent, is defined in ISO 19103. Extents may be specified in both space and time. NOTE 2 The domain extent shall be specified at least in space by using EX_BoundingPolygon, EX_GeographicBoundingBox or EX_GeographicDescription. The whole geographic extent of the elevation coverage is affected, including areas where grid points hold nil reason values.
SOURCE [ISO 19123] NOTE 1 The data type EX_Extent is defined in ISO 19103. Extents may be specified in both space and time. NOTE 2 The domain extent shall be specified in space at least by using a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent (EX_BoundingPolygon, EX_GeographicBoundingBox or EX_GeographicDescription). The whole geographic extent of the orthoimage coverage is affected, including areas where grid points hold nil reason values.
Domain extent
Domain extent.
domain extent
domainExtent
Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.
The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatio-temporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.
The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. The data type EX_Extent, is defined in ISO 19103. Extents may be specified in both space and time.
The geographic extent of the domain of the feature collection.
contains the extent of the domain of the coverage
alement
The cross referenced elements
list of the geometry/value pairs of the coverage
End
end
Date and time when the event ended.
endComparison
The comparator used for the upper range limit (e.g. lessThan)
End life span version
endLifeSpanVersion
end lifespan version
endLifepanVersion
existing land use data set
extent
Boundary of the geometrical union of all the instances of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseObject.
Contains the extent of the data set.
Geometrical union of all the instances of the spatial objects ZoningElement and SupplementaryRegulation. When a SpatialPlan is only composed of a document, the attribute extent is the border of the cartographic image that contains the land use information (i.e. the land use map extent).
Information about the spatial and temporal extent.
The convex hull of all the instances of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample.
The extent of the Sea Area at a particular tidal state.
featureOfInterest
The association Domain shall link the OM_Observation to the GFI_Feature (C.2.1) that is the subject of the observation and carries the observed property. This feature has the role featureOfInterest with respect to the observation. This feature is the real-world object whose properties are under observation, or is a feature intended to sample the real-world object, as described in Clause 8 of this International Standard. An observation instance serves as a propertyValueProvider for its feature of interest.
This feature is the real-world object whose properties are under observation, or is a feature intended to sample the real-world object
flowDirection
Direction of water flow in the segment relative to digitisation of segment geometry.
EXAMPLE A standing water in a mapping view may share the same geographical name as a WFD lake in a reporting view, implying they are both representations of the same real world object.
Geographical name
geographical name
geographicalName
A geographical name that is used to identify a hydrographic object in the real world. It provides a 'key' for implicitly associating different representations of the object.
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.
A geographical name that is used to identify the transport network object in the real world. It provides a 'key' for implicitly associating different representations of the object.
Geographical name for this network.
Possible geographical names of the object.
geometries
Represents the collection of geometric properties of the elevation TIN spatial object.
A GM_MultiSurface is used as at different tidal states, areas of sea may become land-locked and therefore unconnected even though they are still part of the sea. This is primarily a consideration for local scale seas.
If the feature is linked to a spatially referenced INSPIRE feature, then it has no geometry. If not, then it has a geometry.
NOTE 1 Based on the provided description, different geometries could be used to represent the Activity Complex as a one legal whole. EXAMPLE 1 E-prtr geometry is given by a single point based on Geographical Coordinates (see below). In other levels of detail or depending on the Data Provider this could be represented [e.g.] by a Multi-poligon. EXAMPLE 2 PRTR - Legal act example: “ … the latitude and longitude coordinates within an arc of 5 minutes that avoid the direct identification of an individual holding….”.
NOTE 1 Can be polygons, lines or points. NOTE 2 Can also support 3-dimensional features.
NOTE 1 The most common geometry types for a named place are a reference point (modelled as GM_Point), a more precise geometry of the footprint (typically modelled as GM_Curve or GM_Surface), or a bounding box (to be modelled as a GM_Surface). NOTE 2 If the geometry depicts the spatial footprint of the named place, a reference point and a bounding box could be derived from it. However, this specification does not require the explicit provision of any specific type of geometry such as bounding boxes or reference points. NOTE 3 To avoid any misunderstanding, note that null geometry is not allowed by this specification. NOTE 4 3D geometries are not really required for Geographical Names, but the model allows for it, so a data provider may publish it.
NOTE Restricted to point or surface.
NOTE The boundaries of the geometries are commonly based on the seamlines used for the mosaicking process.
The geometry (e.g. line or polygon) of each individual spatial objects in the collection
The geometry may be determined by a wide range of methods, including surveying, digitisation or visual reference to natural features or cadastral boundaries and may be defined by the legal document that creates the protected area. The geometry included in a data set that uses this data model is stored as a fixed geometry by coordinates, not by reference to natural, cadastral or administrative boundaries, although it may originally have been defined from these.
The geometry must be a GM_surface, when it includes installations, plots or buildings with a polygon type geometry. In case the site only includes single object with a point type geometry, the site can have a GM_point geometry.
The geometry of a Management Area, Restriction or Regulation Zone can be defined using any geometry representation. Typically this shall be either a GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface. NOTE: Where a zone forms as a polygon, this should be encoded as a GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface not a GM_Curve.
Geometry
geometry
The geometry of the Marine Extent.
-- Name geometry
2D or 2.5D geometric representation
Geometric representation of border line.
Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this NUTS-region.
Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this spatial object.
Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by this energy resource.
Geometric representation of the baseline segment.
Geometric representation of the exposed element.
Geometric representation spatially delineating the date and time of acquisition of the several input images that contribute to the final mosaic.
Geometrical representations of the vector statistical unit.
Geometry associated to the AbstractMonitoringObject. For mobile facilities the geometry represents the area the facility is expected to measure in.
Geometry associated to the named place. This data specification does not restrict the geometry types.
Geometry of the cadastral boundary.
Geometry of the piece of land on which the supplementary regulation applies.
Location of the utility node container.
Represents the geometric properties of the area
Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.
Spatial representation of the Land Cover unit.
The extent of the habitat based on natural boundaries.
The geometry defining the boundary of the Protected Site.
The geometry defining the boundary of the Soil Body.
The geometry defining the ecological region.
The geometry defining the extent or position of the site.
The geometry defining the spatial location of the HydrogeologicalObject.
The geometry of each unit in a collection.
The geometry of the WFD groundwater body.
The geometry of the drainage basin, as a surface.
The geometry of the inundated land, as a surface.
The geometry of the shore, as a surface.
The geometry representing the spatial extent of the spatial object.
The geometry used to define the extent or position of the “Activity Complex”.
The grid cell geometry.
The location of the transport point.
The position of the point expressed in coordinates in the chosen spatial reference system.
the domain object
NOTE The Existing Land Use model enables the provision of information on land uses inside one land use object. The ExistingLandUseObject may be associated with 1 to many HILUCSLandUse that represents the Land Uses for the polygon from the economical point of view. It makes possible the assignment of more than one HILUCSLandUse existences when they cannot be managed by HILUCSPresences.
NOTE The Sampled Existing Land Use model enables the provision of information on land uses inside one land use object. The ExistingLandUseObject may be associated with 1 to many HILUCSLandUse that represents the Land Uses for the polygon from the economical point of view. It makes possible the assignment of more than one HILUCSLandUse existences when they cannot be managed by HILUCSPresences.
hilucsLandUse
Land use HILUCS class that is dominant in this land use object.
Land use HILUCS classes that are present in this existing land use object.
Land use HILUCS classes that are present in this existing land use sample.
hilucsPresence
land use presence
Actual presence of a land use HILUCS category wihtin the object.
Actual presence of a land use category according to HILUCS within the object.
NOTE 1 The identifier may be a national hydrological identification code. NOTE 2 More than one identifier may be required, for instance a watercourse may be assigned different identifying codes under national and European schemes. EXAMPLE A lock in a mapping view may share the same identifier as a hydro node in a network view, implying they are both representations of the same real world object.
hydroId
An identifier that is used to identify a hydrographic object in the real world. It provides a 'key' for implicitly associating different representations of the object.
hydroNodeCategory
Nature of the hydro node.
An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external application to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the real-world phenomenon. NOTE: ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone spatial objects commonly perform the role/function of "Reporting Unit" for non-spatial reported data. The reported data shall contain object references to ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZones. Therefore, all spatial objects shall be assigned an inspireID.
"An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the real-world phenomenon.".
An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the real-world phenomenon.
NOTE 1 An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the addressable object. NOTE 2 The primary purpose of this identifier is to enable links between various sources and the address components. EXAMPLE An address spatial object from Denmark could carry this identifier: Namespace: DK_ADR Local identifier: 0A3F507B2AB032B8E0440003BA298018 Version identifier: 12-02-2008T10:05:01+01:00
NOTE 1 An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the real-world phenomenon. NOTE 2 This property should be used to reference indirect MosaicElement instances from Orthoimage instances unambiguously.
NOTE: An external object identifier is a unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. The identifier is an identifier of the spatial object, not an identifier of the real-world phenomenon.
INSPIRE Identifier
INSPIRE identifier
inspire ID
inspire Id
inspire id
inspire identifier
inspireId
"External object identifier of the spatial object.".
External object identifier of the address.
External object identifier of the existing land use dataset.
External object identifier of the exposed element.
External object identifier of the governmental service.
External object identifier of the land use sample.
External object identifier of the measurement.
External object identifier of the profile element.
External object identifier of the sampled land use data grid.
External object identifier of the spatial object.
External object identifier of the “Activity Complex”.
External object identifier of this spatial textual regulation.
External object identifier.
EXAMPLE: The classification with a type "gender" is composed of the items "female", "male" and "unknown".
Item
item
The items composing the classification.
NOTE The legal status is considered in terms of political agreement or disagreement of the administrative units separated by this boundary.
NOTE The legal status is considered in terms of political agreement or disagreement of the maritime boundary.
legal status
legalStatus
Legal status of this administrative boundary.
Legal status of this maritime boundary.
NOTE 1 The value of the physical length of the runway [AIXM5.0], when applied to RunwayArea. NOTE 2 Value for the length of the taxiway [AIXM5.0], when applied to TaxiwayArea. NOTE 3 The value of the physical length of the touchdown and lift-off area [AIXM5.0], when applied to TouchDownLiftOff.
length
Length of network segment.
Length of the watercourse.
The length of the Earth Resource.
The physical length of the element.
level
Level of the cadastral zoning in the national cadastral hierarchy.
The level to which the locator refers.
Vertical location of watercourse relative to ground.
The LocalSpeciesName provides nomenclatural and taxonomical information about the locally used species name and the taxonomic concepts implied by the use of this name according to a given reference. If omitted the name and concept given by the referenceSpeciesId according to the referenceSpeciesScheme has been used locally.
local species name
localSpeciesName
Scientific name plus author used in national nomenclature with its national taxonomic concept.
Scientific name, including the author, used in national nomenclature with its national taxonomic concept.
EXAMPLE Bog, swamp.
EXAMPLE Canal, channel, ditch, etc.
SOURCE Adapted from [UNGEGN Manual 2007]. NOTE Local types may be defined in additional European languages, either EU official languages or other languages such as the language(s) of the geographical names provided.
localType
Characterisation of the kind of entity designated by geographical name(s), as defined by the data provider, given in at least in one official language of the European Union.
Provides 'local' name for the type of surface water.
Provides 'local' name for the type of wetland.
This location should be a point geometry in most cases.
Location
location
Distance from the beginning of the route, or some other reference point, to the point where a marker post is located.
Geographic location where value is valid.
Location where the land use sample is taken.
The location of the borehole collar.
The location of the measurement.
the location of an observed profile is the soilplot.
locationIndicatorICAO
The four letter ICAO location indicator of the aerodrome (airport/heliport), as listed in ICAO DOC 7910.
lower
Lower bound of width.
The immediately lower statistical grid.
The immediately lower statistical tessellation.
lowers
The area statistical units of the next lower level.
The immediately lower statistical grid cells.
EXAMPLE: Population by age and gender, households by size, etc.
Measure
measure
The measure
The measure concerned by the distribution.
The measure for the restriction .
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. EXAMPLES ILS, MLS, VORTAC, VOR/DME.
navaidType
Type of the navaid service.
nomenclatureDocumentation
Information about the nomenclature used in this coverage.
Information about the nomenclature used in this data set.
Defines the observation date of the classification value. It could be the date of an aerial/satellital acquisition or of an update on the field. The observation date allows the user to have accurate date of when each value was observed in the real word. In a database, not all polygon informations are necessarily updated at the same time.
Defines the observation date of the description. It could be the date of an aerial/satellital acquisition or a field survey. The observation date allows the user to have accurate date of when the description was made in the real word. In a database, not all object informations are necessarily captured at the same time.
Defines the observation date of the description. It could be the date of an aerial/satellite acquisition or a field survey. The observation date allows the user to have accurate date of when the description was made in the real word. In a database, not all objects are necessarily captured at the same time.
Observation Date.
observationDate
The observation date associated of an observation.
The observation date associated to a description.
observedProperty
The association Phenomenon shall link the OM_Observation to the GFI_PropertyType (C.2.2) for which the OM_Observation:result (6.2.2.9) provides an estimate of its value. The property type has the role observedProperty with respect to the observation. The observed property shall be a phenomenon associated with the type of the featureOfInterest. NOTE An observed property may, but need not be modelled as a property (in the sense of the General Feature Model) in a formal application schema that defines the type of the feature of interest The observed property supports semantic or thematic classification of observations, which is useful for discovery and data fusion.
The property being observed or measured at this AMO.
NOTE 1 In order to calculate the offset parameter, the height(s) of the reference point(s) and the height of the water level determining the chart datum must be compared in the same vertical CRS. NOTE 2 When a single reference point is provided, the offset parameter is supposed to be zero (by default). If this condition is true, there is no need to inform the offset parameter. NOTE 3 When a set of reference points is provided, an individual offset parameter shall be provided for each of these points. The multiplicity between both properties - "referencePoint" and "offset" - is ordered with the aim to maintain this correspondence.
offset
An offset from the centerline geometry of the generalised link, where applicable; a positive offset is to the right in the direction of the link, a negative offset is to the left.
Relative difference between the height of each reference point and the height of the water level determining the chart datum.
EXAMPLE Natural, man-made, etc. NOTE A polder is a drainage basin of man-made origin.
The origin point is the lower left grid point.
Origin
origin
Origin of the drainage basin.
The position of the origin point of the grid in the specified coordinate reference system (if defined).
parameter
A definition of the observed parameter (e.g. mean temperature).
If present, the attributes parameter:NamedValue shall describe an arbitrary event-specific parameter. This might be an environmental parameter, an instrument setting or input, or an event-specific sampling parameter that is not tightly bound to either the feature-of-interest (6.2.2.7) or to the observation procedure (6.2.2.10). To avoid ambiguity, there shall be no more than one parameter with the same name. NOTE Parameters that are tightly bound to the procedure may be recorded as part of the procedure description. In some contexts the Observation::procedure (6.2.2.10) is a generic or standard procedure, rather than an event-specific process. In this context, parameters bound to the observation act, such as instrument settings, calibrations or inputs, local position, detection limits, asset identifier, operator, may augment the description of a standard procedure.
NOTE An address could potentially have an association to zero, one or several cadastral parcels. Also it is possible (but this is not expressed in this application schema) that several addresses are associated to a single cadastral parcel. EXAMPLE In the street "Wildersgade" in Copenhagen, Denmark, the address designated as "Wildersgade 66, 1408 København K" is associated to the cadastral parcel identifier "81" in the district of "Christianshavn".
parcel
Cadastral parcel that this address is assigned to or associated with.
The cadastral parcel(s) outlined by this cadastral boundary. A cadastral boundary may outline one or two cadastral parcels.
NOTE 1 This temporal extent refers to the interval of time in wich the input image(s) was/were acquired by the sensor. NOTE 2 When the acquisition is considered as instantaneous, despite the exposure time, the end date and time can be identical to the begin date and time. EXAMPLE 1 begin: 2011-10-30 end: 2011-10-30 EXAMPLE 2 begin: 2011-06-07T14:31:02Z end: 2011-06-07T16:10:54Z.
The attribute phenomenonTime:TM_Object shall describe the time that the result (6.2.2.9) applies to the property of the feature-of-interest (6.2.2.7). This is often the time of interaction by a sampling procedure (8.1.3) or observation procedure (6.2.2.10) with a real-world feature.
phenomenon time
phenomenonTime
Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).
plan
Link to the plan this supplementary regulation is part of.
Reference to, or citation of a plan (management or action plan) that describes the environmental objectives and measures that shall be undertaken in the zone to protect the environment.
procedure
Link to the Process used to generate the result. The OM_Process shall be suitable for the observed property. As a corollary, details of the observed property are constrained by the procedure used.
The association ProcessUsed shall link the OM_Observation to the OM_Process (6.2.3) used to generate the result. The process has the role procedure with respect to the observation. A process might be responsible for more than one generatedObservation.
Folds are typed according to the concave/convex geometry of the fold relative to the earth surface, and the relationship to younging direction in folded strata if known. EXAMPLE: antiform, synform, anticline, syncline, etc.
profileType
The type of the fold.
Type of geophysical profile
EXAMPLE Height, depth.
property type
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.
Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation TIN.
Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation grid coverage.
EXAMPLE: site investigation, mineral exploration, hydrocarbon exploration, water resources.
purpose
Reason for which the AbstractMonitoringObject has been generated.
The purpose for which the borehole was drilled.
Range
range
Duration of age interval.
Range of numbers representing the height or depth range of an Energy Resource.
Reference period
referencePeriod
The time period to which data is referred to.
The period when the data is supposed to give a picture of the territorial division in statistical units.
EXAMPLE The centroid of the cadastral parcel geometry.
NOTE 1 The altimetric position of each reference point must be its height in a common vertical CRS: - in EVRS within its geographical scope (continental Europe). - in a vertical CRS identified and documented by the Member State concerned, outside the geographical scope of EVRS (overseas territories). NOTE 2 In Case A - The altimetric position of the reference point can be directly utilised as input to calculate approximate heights in a common vertical CRS for those vector objects whose depth values are referred to the chart datum. NOTE 3 In Case B - The altimetric positions of the reference points can be utilised, together with the respective offset parameter, as input to calculate approximate heights in a common vertical CRS for those vector objects whose depth values are referred to the water level of the chart datum. NOTE 4 The common vertical CRS mentioned in Note 2 and Note 3 shall be the one determined by Note 1.
reference point
referencePoint
A point within the cadastral parcel.
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.
In the referenceSpeciesScheme the species IDs are linked to scientific names and corresponding authors using GUIDs
reference species id
referenceSpeciesId
Identifier of one of the reference lists given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.
Closed codelist of accepted PAN-european taxonomical reference lists defining the nomenclature and taxonomical concept of a given species name. This must not be regarded as the ultimate taxonomic truth: this will always change. It serves as a definition of a taxonomic concept described by systematic and synonym relations where other names and there inherent taxonomic concepts can be mapped to. The code list comprises of Eu-Nomen, EUNIS and Natura2000. In these sources harmonized species GUIDs and names are maintained by institutions with an assignment outside INSPIRE and the species names are to be retrieved through webservices using GUIDs. Only one of these list must be used for one taxon. The priority is as follows: 1) EU-Nomen, 2) EUNIS, 3) NatureDirectives. This implies: if a taxon is listed in EU-Nomen, this reference must be used as first choice. If it is not listed in EU-Nomen, the second choice is EUNIS, if not in EUNIS, NatureDirectives can be used.
Code list of accepted PAN-European taxonomical reference lists defining the nomenclature and taxonomical concept of a given species name. This must not be regarded as the ultimate taxonomic truth: this will always change. It serves as a definition of a taxonomic concept described by systematic and synonym relations where other names and there inherent taxonomic concepts can be mapped to. The code list comprises of Eu-Nomen, EUNIS and Natura2000. In these sources harmonized species GUIDs and names are maintained by institutions with an assignment outside INSPIRE and the species names are to be retrieved through webservices using GUIDs. Only one of these list must be used for one taxon. The priority is as follows: 1) EU-Nomen, 2) EUNIS, 3) Natura2000. This implies: if a taxon is listed in EU-Nomen, this reference must be used as first choice. If it is not listed in EU-Nomen, the second choice is EUNIS, if not in EUNIS, Natura2000 can be used.
reference species scheme
referenceSpeciesScheme
Reference list defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which all local names and taxonomic concepts shall be mapped.
Reference list defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which all local species names and taxonomic concepts shall be mapped to.
relatedHydroObject
A related hydrographic object representing the same real-world entity.
representativePoint
Representative location for the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.
Representative point of the WFD water body.
EXAMPLE For a numerical simulation a responsible party may be the NWP centre which conducted the simulation
The responsible party could be EEA, a national or local mapping agency, ...
responsible party
responsibleParty
Individual or organisation related to the process.
Party responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the nomenclature.
Responsible party for the AbstractMonitoringObject.
restriction
Links to supplementary regulations providing information and/or limitations on the use of land/water that supplements the zoning as part of this spatial plan.
Nature of the access restriction.
The type of use restriction for the air network object.
EXAMPLE: vein, interbedded constituent, layers, dominant constituent.
The attribute 'role' shall describe the relationship of the target OM_Observation to the source OM_Observation.
role
The relationship of the composition part to the geologic unit composition as a whole.
route
Route in a transport network along which the marker post is placed.
segment
A section of shoreline.
Segment of a baseline.
EXAMPLE: lenticular, pipelike, irregular etc.
shape
The geometry of the mapped feature.
The typical geometrical shape of the Earth Resource.
EXAMPLE: Road traffic, rail traffic, air traffic, industrial activity, etc.
noise source type
source
The deposit/resource from which the commodity comes.
The noise source type.
The observed event that triggered the modelling of a hazard area.
specificPresence
Actual presence of a land use category wihtin the object.
Actual presence of a land use category within the object.
Specific subpopulation
specificSubPopulation
The characteristics of the sampled population with respect to age, gender, and other population characteristics when these choices are predefined in a human biomonitoring survey.
A geologic feature, such as a geologic unit may be linked to mapped features from a number of different maps. A mapped feature, however is always associated with only a single description (geologic feature).
specification
A description association that links a mapped feature to a notional geologic feature.
Indicates the MiningFeature that the MiningFeatureOccurrence specifies.
Information defining the specification used to create or derive this geographic position of the address.
EXAMPLE: Care and Maintenance. Pending Approval. Operating continually.
NOTE This status relates to the address and is not a property of the object to which the address is assigned (the addressable object).
Status
status
Operational status value of the mine.
The state or condition of the production and industrial building, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
The status of the Environmental Management Facility, such as operational or decommissioned.
The status of the statistical data.
The way the height has been captured.
Validity of the address within the life-cycle (version) of the address spatial object.
Surface type of sea bed.
Surface Type
surface type
surfaceType
Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the coverage describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.
Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the elevation TIN describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.
NOTE The technical status of the boundary is considered in terms of its topological matching or not-matching with the borders of all separated administrative units. Edge-matched means that the same set of coordinates is used.
NOTE The technical status of the maritime boundary is considered in terms of its topological matching or not-matching with the borders of maritime zones separated by this boundary. Edge-matched means that the same set of coordinates is used.
technical status
technicalStatus
The technical status of the administrative boundary.
The technical status of the maritime boundary.
It may be the identification code provided by the Member States to identify the object on their own databases.
NOTE It may be the identification code provided or maintained by the Member States public authority to identify the object in the context of specific or general thematic scopes. EXAMPLE Assigned National PRTR Code.
Some management, restriction or regulation zones may be assigned multiple thematic identifiers. These may have been established to meet the reporting requirements of different legislative instruments at International, European or at Member State levels. Where multiple thematicIDs exist all should be provided. This shall allow any external dataset that uses thematicIDs to referencing to the zone to continue to be linked to the spatial object.
Some statistical units may be assigned multiple thematic identifiers. EXAMPLE: NUTS codes are thematic identifiers.
Thematic identifier
thematic identifier
thematicId
Descriptive unique object identifier applied to spatial objects in a defined information theme.
Thematic Activity Complex identifier.
Thematic object identifier (e.g. ICAO location identifiers for airports or NUTS codes for administrative areas).
tidal
Identifies whether the surface water is affected by tidal water.
Identifies whether the wetland is affected by tidal water.
Type of resource
typeOfResource
Type of fossil fuel.
Type of renewable and waste resource to which the measured phenomenon is applicable.
unit of measure
uom
The unit of measure that is used to express the values of the range.
upper
The immediately upper statistical grid.
The immediately upper statistical tessellation.
Upper bound of width.
NOTE Administrative units at the highest level of national hierarchy (i.e. the country) do not have upper level units. CONSTRAINT Each administrative unit at the level other than '1st order' (i.e. nationalLevel <> '1st order') shall refer their upper level unit.
upper level unit
upperLevelUnit
A unit established at a higher level of national administrative hierarchy that this administrative unit administers.
The next upper level cadastral zoning containing this cadastral zoning.
uses
Specific set of AbstractMonitoringFeature(s) involved in an EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
Valid Time
Valid time
validTime
If present, the attribute validTime:TM_Period shall describe the time period during which the result is intended to be used.
The time at which this contour is representative.
The time period for which this coverage is representative.
It is an interval of dates, or the expression of a time frame for which the estimates are meant (eg: until 2090; summer of 2011; winter seasons until 2015).
Validity period
validityPeriod
Future finite time frame where the hazard applies.
Period during which the speed limit is valid.
The period when the statistical unit is supposed to be preferably used and not.
vertical position
verticalPosition
Relative vertical position of the transport element.
Vertical position of the utility object relative to ground.
codeSpace
decimal
degree
fileStructure
high
interpolation
limits
low
numArc
numDerivativeInterior
numDerivativesAtEnd
numDerivativesAtStart
offsetVector
sequenceRule
srsName
startPoint
vectorAtEnd
vectorAtStart
aggregationType
axisLabels
axisOrder
count
lowerCorner
owns
ruleReference
srsDimension
uomLabels
upperCorner
name
The default geometry to be used in spatial calculations. It is Usually the most detailed geometry.
defaultGeometry
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially contains the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T*TFF*FF*
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially covered by the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TFF*TFT**
coveredBy
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially covers the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T*TFT*FF*
covers
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially disjoint from the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: FF*FF****
disjoint
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially equals the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TFFFTFFFT
equals
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially inside the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TFF*FFT**
inside
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially meets the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: FT******* ^ F**T***** ^ F***T****
meet
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially overlaps the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T*T***T**
overlap
A spatial representation for a given feature.
hasGeometry
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially disjoint from the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: FFTFFTTTT
disconnected
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially meets the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: FFTFTTTTT
externally connected
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially inside the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TFFTFFTTT
non-tangential proper part
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially contains the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TTTFFTFFT
non-tangential proper part inverse
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially overlaps the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TTTTTTTTT
partially overlapping
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially covered by the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TFFTTFTTT
tangential proper part
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially covers the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: TTTFTTFFT
tangential proper part inverse
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially contains the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T*****FF*
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially crosses the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T*T******
crosses
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is not spatially disjoint from the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T******** ^ *T******* ^ ***T***** ^ ****T****
intersects
overlaps
Exists if the subject SpatialObject spatially touches the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: FT******* ^ F**T***** ^ F***T****
touches
Exists if the subject SpatialObject is spatially within the object SpatialObject. DE-9IM: T*F**F***
within
accumulationAnchorTime
accuracy
applicablePeriod
baseTime
censoredReason
commentBlock
communityExtension
daylightSavingTimeZone
defaultPointMetadata
descriptionReference
endAnchorPoint
internalExtension
monitoringType
observationMember
operator
originatingProcess
processReference
processing
profile
quality
sampledMedium
samplingFeatureMember
startAnchorPoint
timeZone
unionSemantics
version
verticalDatum
The GML serialization of a geometry
asGML
The WKT serialization of a geometry
asWKT
The number of measurements or axes needed to describe the position of this geometry in a coordinate system.
coordinateDimension
The topological dimension of this geometric object, which must be less than or equal to the coordinate dimension. In non-homogeneous collections, this will return the largest topological dimension of the contained objects.
Connects a geometry object with its text-based serialization.
has serialization
(true) if this geometric object is the empty Geometry. If true, then this geometric object represents the empty point set for the coordinate space.
isEmpty
(true) if this geometric object has no anomalous geometric points, such as self intersection or self tangency.
isSimple
The number of measurements or axes needed to describe the spatial position of this geometry in a coordinate system.
spatialDimension
Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality in the context of reporting under Union legislation.
EU Air Quality Reference Component
ActivityComplexDescription
activity complex description
Additional information about an activity complex, including its description, address, contact and related parties.
Economic activities according to Eurostat NACE Classification values, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
EU Economic Activity Classification
Economic Activity
Classification of economic activities according to Section 8 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002.
EU Waste Statistics Economic Activity Classification
NOTE Depending on the scope it can refer to different activities (co-incineration, Collection, exploration, incineration, interim disposal, management, recycling, primary production, primary treatment, recovery , recycling, release, storage, use, waste management, etc) and Inputs and Outputs (sludge, substance, tailings, technical products, urban waste water, volatile organic compound, waste, WEEE from private households, etc).
Function
The function of something expressed as an activity and optional input and/or output.
NOTE Depending on the thematic scope it can refer to different terms as Biomass, Bio-Waste, Fuel, Organic Solvents, Waste Water, Waste for disposal or recovery, Primary Materials, etc.
InputOutputAmount
amount of input or output
Type and, where available, measurable amount of a classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.
Input Or Output
NOTE This terms is referred in several legislative acts as 'permit' , 'authorization', 'development consent' or 'exploration permit' among others. EXAMPLE 1 'hellip;a [written] decision by which the competent authority grants permission to operate all or part of an installation' ; EXAMPLE 2 '.. the decision of the competent authority or authorities which entitles the developer to proceed with the project..'.
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). The term may be extended to other kind of certificates or documents of special relevance depending of the scope (e.g. ISO, EMAS, National Quality Standards, etc).
Classification of Products by Economical Activity according to Regulation (EC) No 451/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
EU Product Classification
Classification of waste recovery and disposal operations according to Annexes I and II of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
EU Waste Recovery Disposal Classification
Classification of Wastes according to Decision 2000/532/EC
EU Waste Classification
NOTE 1 The spatial object, referenced by the address, is defined as the "addressable object". The addressable object is not within the application schema, but it is possible to represent the address' reference to a cadastral parcel or a building through associations. It should, however, be noted that in different countries and regions, different traditions and/or regulations determine which object types should be regarded as addressable objects. NOTE 2 In most situations the addressable objects are current, real world objects. However, addresses may also reference objects which are planned, under construction or even historical. NOTE 3 Apart from the identification of the addressable objects (like e.g. buildings), addresses are very often used by a large number of other applications to identify object types e.g. statistics of the citizens living in the building, for taxation of the business entities that occupy the building, and the utility installations. NOTE 4 For different purposes, the identification of an address can be represented in different ways (see example 3). EXAMPLE 1 A property can e.g., be a plot of land, building, part of building, way of access or other construction, EXAMPLE 2 In the Netherlands the primary addressable objects are buildings and dwellings which may include parts of buildings, mooring places or places for the permanent placement of trailers (mobile homes), in the UK it is the lowest level of unit for the delivery of services, in the Czech Republic it is buildings and entrance doors. EXAMPLE 3 Addresses can be represented differently. In a human readable form an address in Spain and an address in Denmark could be represented like this: "Calle Mayor, 13, Cortijo del Marqués, 41037 Écija, Sevilla, España" or "Wildersgade 60A, st. th, 1408 Copenhagen K., Denmark".
Address
An identification of the fixed location of property by means of a structured composition of geographic names and identifiers.
NOTE 1 In some countries and regions an address area is a true subdivision of an administrative unit (most often a municipality), so that every address area is fully inside the municipality and so that every part of the municipality is within an address area. In other countries, the concept of address area names is less strict and based on local tradition or specific needs. NOTE 2 In some situations an address area name is not required to obtain unambiguousness. instead the purpose is to make the complete address more informative and descriptive, adding a well known place name (e.g. of a village or community) to the address. This is particularly useful if the municipality or post code covers a large area. EXAMPLE 1 In Sweden a "Kommundel" (en: Municipal sub division) is a type of address area names that ensures that street names are unique within the sub division. EXAMPLE 2 In Spain an "Entidad de población" (en: population entity) has the same function. It is the general address area which depending on its characteristics can be classified as "Entidad Singular" (en: singular entity) or "Entidad Colectiva" (en: collective entity). Moreover, according to the population distribution, these areas can contain one or several "Núcleo de población" (en: population core) and/or "Población diseminada" (en: scattered population). EXAMPLE 3 In Denmark "Supplerende bynavn" (en: Supplementary town name) is sometimes compulsory to ensure uniqueness of street names within the post code, sometimes it is just useful extra information, that makes the address more informative.
AddressAreaName
An address component which represents the name of a geographic area or locality that groups a number of addressable objects for addressing purposes, without being an administrative unit.
NOTE 1 Four different subclasses of address components are defined: o Administrative unit name, which may include name of country, name of municipality, name of district o Address area name like e.g. name of village or settlement o Thoroughfare name, most often road name o Postal descriptor In order to construct an address, these subclasses are often structured hierarchically. NOTE 2 It is the combination of the address locator and the address components, which makes a specific address spatial object readable and unambiguous for the human user. EXAMPLE The combination of the locator "13" and the address components "Calle Mayor" (thoroughfare name), "Cortijo del Marqués" (address area name), "41037" (postal descriptor), "Écija", "Sevilla" and "España" (administrative unit names) makes this specific address spatial object readable and unambiguous.
AddressComponent
Identifier or geographic name of a specific geographic area, location, or other spatial object which defines the scope of an address.
NOTE 1 The most common locators are designators like an address number, building number or flat identifier as well as the name of the property, complex or building. NOTE 2 The locator identifier(s) are most often only unambiguous and meaningful within the scope of the adjacent thoroughfare name, address area name or post code. NOTE 3 The locator could be composed of one or more designators e.g., address number, address number suffix, building number or name, floor number, flat or room identifier. In addition to these common locator types, also narrative or descriptive locators are possible. NOTE 4 The locators of an address could be composed as a hierarchy, where one level of locators identifies the real property or building while another level of locators identifies the flats or dwellings inside the property. EXAMPLE 1 In a Spanish city a "site-level" locator could identify a building on the thoroughfare name "Calle Gran Vía using the address number "8". If the building has four entrance doors, the door number "3" could be the "access-level" locator. The 3rd door could, via two staircases "A" and "B", give access to a number of floors, identified by a number "1" to "5" on which a number of dwellings are situated, also identified by numbers "1" to "3". The "unit level" locator will thus composed of staircase-, floor- and dwelling identification e.g. "staircase A, floor 5, dwelling 1". In total, the three parent-child levels of locators uniquely identify the dwelling. EXAMPLE 2 In Copenhagen an "access level" locator could identify a specific entrance door in a building on the thoroughfare name "Wildersgade" using the address number "60A" (In Denmark the optional suffix is a part of the address number). The entrance door gives access to a number of floors, e.g, "st", "1", "2", "3", on which two dwellings are situated "tv" and "th". The "unit level" locator will thus be composed by a floor- and a door identifier: "2. th." (2nd floor, door to the right). In total, the two parent-child levels of locators uniquely identify the dwelling. EXAMPLE 3 In The Netherlands only one level of locators exists. The individual apartment within a large complex, a dwelling, a part of other kinds of buildings (for example an office), a mooring place or a place for the permanent placing of trailers are addressable objects which must have an address. This address is the only level of the locator. This locator could be composed by three attributes the house number, plus optionally an additional house letter, plus optionally an additional housenumber suffix. EXAMPLE 4 Sometimes the building name is an alternative identifier to the address number e.g. the house located in "Calle Santiago, 15, Elizondo-Baztán, Navarra, Spain" is also identified by the building name "Urtekoetxea"
AddressLocator
Human readable designator or name that allows a user or application to reference and distinguish the address from neighbour addresses, within the scope of a thoroughfare name, address area name, administrative unit name or postal designator, in which the address is situated.
NOTE 1 The data type includes the all necessary readable address components as well as the address locator(s), which allows the identification of the address spatial objects, e.g., country, region, municipality, address area, post code, street name and address number. It also includes an optional reference to the full address spatial object. NOTE 2 The datatype could be used in application schemas that wish to include address information e.g. in a dataset that registers buildings or properties.
AddressRepresentation
Representation of an address spatial object for use in external application schemas that need to include the basic, address information in a readable way.
AdminUnitName
An address component which represents the name of a unit of administration where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, for local, regional and national governance.
GeographicPosition
The position of a characteristic point which represents the location of the address according to a certain specification, including information on the origin of the position.
Description of how and by whom this geographic position of the address was created or derived.
Geometry Method
Geometry Specification
NOTE 1 Locator designators are often assigned according to a set of commonly known rules which enables a user or application to "parse" the information: Address numbers are most often assigned in ascending order with odd and even numbers on each side of the thoroughfare. In a building, the floor identifier represents the level according to the traditions within the area, e.g., 1, 2, 3. NOTE 2 Several types of locator designators exist, such as: Address number, address number suffix, building identifier, building name. A locator could be composed by an ordered set of these. EXAMPLE In Paris, France a locator could be composed by two locator designators: address number "18" and address number suffix: "BIS".
LocatorDesignator
A number or a sequence of characters that uniquely identifies the locator within the relevant scope(s). The full identification of the locator could include one or more locator designators.
Description of the semantics of the locator designator.
Locator Designator Type
Locator Level
NOTE The locator name could be the name of the property or complex, of the building or part of the building, or it could be the name of a room inside a building.
LocatorName
Proper noun applied to the real world entity identified by the locator.
Description of the semantics of the locator name.
Locator Name Type
NOTE Each part of the name must be qualified by using the type attribute.
PartOfName
A part of the full name resulting from the subdivision of the thoroughfare name into separate, semantic parts, using the same language and script as the full thoroughfare name.
A classification of the part of name according to its semantics in the complete thoroughfare name.
Part Type
NOTE 1 The postal descriptor is specified by means of a post code and/or names of the associated post office, town or area. NOTE 2 In some countries post codes are seen as a proper geographic subdivision of the country, in other countries the post code is regarded only as an attribute that characterizes a (usually small) number of adjacent postal delivery points and addresses. NOTE 3 The postal descriptors are created and developed on the basis of postal requirements (e.g. efficient sorting, logistics, transport and distribution). Consequently, there is not often a tight relationship between the postal areas and administrative units in the same area. NOTE 4 The structure schema and formats of national postal descriptor systems are different. Sometimes (for example in the UK) the post code itself is the only information required for a valid address. in other situations both the post code and the associated name of post office or town is required. Sometimes there is a simple relationship between the code and the name. in other situations a set of postcodes are associated with a single post office or town. NOTE 5 In some countries like e.g. The Republic of Ireland, no post code system currently exists, therefore the postal descriptor is only represented by the name of the post town. EXAMPLE 1 In the UK the post code "EC4M 7DR" is sufficient, as a postal descriptor, while the related town name "London" is informative, but not necessary in the postal address. EXAMPLE 2 In Sweden all postcodes starting with "80" is related to the postal name "Gävle". Therefore in the postal descriptor "802 74 Gävle", the postcode "802 74" bears all postal necessary information, while the town name "Gävle" is extra information. EXAMPLE 3 In Denmark, outside the centre of Copenhagen, each postcode has a 1:1 relationship to one post name only: Postcode "6372" relates to the village "Bylderup-Bov". EXAMPLE 4 In Germany the lowest level of the Postal descriptor (the 5 digit Postleitzahl) often does not fall within an administrative unit (e.g. municipality). The Postleitzahl is handled completely independent from the hierarchal systematic of the addresses. In addition, some "Postleitzahlen" represent not a delivery area, but institutions with a big amount of post.
PostalDescriptor
An address component which represents the identification of a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points in a country, region or city for postal purposes.
Current validity of the real world address or address component.
NOTE 1 A thoroughfare can, e.g., be a road or a waterway NOTE 2 Thoroughfare names includes names of squares and of cul de sacs, and they can also represent the network of smaller roads or paths e.g. in a small village or settlement.
ThoroughfareName
An address component which represents the name of a passage or way through from one location to another.
NOTE 1 The data type allows names in different languages and scripts as well as inclusion of alternative name, alternative spellings, historical name and exonyms. NOTE 2 The data type allows optionally a representation of the thoroughfare name subdivided into separate, semantic parts e.g. "Avenue" + "de la" + "Poste".
ThoroughfareNameValue
Proper noun applied to thoroughfare optionally including a subdivision of the name into parts.
Aquaculture Species
FarmAnimalSpecies
farm animal
Identifies an animal or group of animals of the same species kept on the specific site.
Accessible at Eurostat repository from URL http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/nomenclatures/index.cfm?TargetUrl=LST_CLS_DLD StrNom=NACE_REV2 StrLanguageCode=EN StrLayoutCode=HIERARCHIC The valid nace codes are first level 01 and 03 second level 01.1 - 01.6 and 03.2 third level 01.11 - 01.64 and 03.21 - 03.22 01.7 hunting trapping an related services is exclude. 02. forestry and logging are excluded 03.1 fishing is excluded.
Holding
The whole area and all infrastructures included on it, covering the same or different "sites", under the control of an operator to perform agricultural or aquaculture activities. The holding includes one specialisation of ActivityComplex, ie. Activity. the values of ActivityType are expressed conform the classification of the economic activity of the holding, according to the NACE rev. 2.0 coding. Holding is a thematic extension of the generic Class 'Activity Complex' shared with other thematic areas describing entities related with Economical Activities (Legal Entity Class: Business).
Livestock Species
The site can be represented by a point or by a surface. the site can have only one geometry.
Site
All land at a same or distinct geographic location under the management control of a holding covering activities, products and services. This includes all infrastructure, equipment and materials. The geometry of the site must be a point or a surface. Mulitpoint or multisurface is not allowed.
Types of control used to manage activities within the zone.
Control Type Code
Type of activity that is controlled within the zone.
Controlled Activity Type
Day Type Code
Environmental domain, for which environmental objectives can be defined.
Environmental Domain
ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone
management restriction or regulation zone
Area managed, restricted or regulated in accordance with a legal requirement related to an environmental policy or a policy or activity that may have an impact on the environment at any level of administration (or used for reporting at international, European, national, regional and local) levels.
Specific activity type defining the activity that is controlled in the zone.
Specialised Activity Type Code
Additional classification value that defines the specialised type of zone.
Specialised Zone Type Code
High-level classification defining the type of Management, Restriction or Regulation Zone.
Zone Type Code
AdministrativeBoundary
administrative boundary
A line of demarcation between administrative units.
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.
Administrative Hierarchy Level
AdministrativeUnit
administrative unit
Unit of administration where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, for local, regional and national governance.
NOTE Condominium is not a part of any national administrative hierarchy of territory division in Member State.
Condominium
An administrative area established independently to any national administrative division of territory and administered by two or more countries.
LegalStatusValue
legal status value
Description of the legal status of administrative boundaries.
ResidenceOfAuthority
Data type representing the name and position of a residence of authority.
TechnicalStatusValue
technical status value
Description of the technical status of administrative boundaries.
NOTE1 External object identifiers are distinct from thematic object identifiers. NOTE 2 The voidable version identifier attribute is not part of the unique identifier of a spatial object and may be used to distinguish two versions of the same spatial object. NOTE 3 The unique identifier will not change during the life-time of a spatial object.
Identifier
External unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object.
WARNING This element has been deprecated in v3.3.1 of this schema (in accordance with D2.7 v3.3 Recommendation 11 stating that wfs:FeatureCollection should be used instead of base:http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/schemas/base/3.3#SpatialDataSet). NOTE The type http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/schemas/base/3.3#SpatialDataSet is offered as a pre-defined type for spatial data sets. The scope of this type is packaging pre-defined data sets for the non-direct access download service. It may be reused in thematic application schemas, but if it does not fit an application-schema-specific data set object should be modelled. This type may have the same name and definition like this type, but may have a different set of properties. This type specifies three properties: an external object identifier, a container for metadata (may be void), and an association to zero or more spatial objects.
SpatialDataSet
Identifiable collection of spatial data.
The status of a facility with regards to its completion and use.
Condition of Facility
VerticalPositionValue
The relative vertical position of a spatial object.
Void Reason Value
The level at which a legal act or convention has been adopted.
Legislation Level
Roles of parties related to or responsible for a resource.
Party Role
Role of a Related Party
EXAMPLE Europe is divided into eleven broad bio-geographical terrestrial zones and 5 zones for marine bio-geographical regions. NOTE The marine regions are used in the context of Natura2000 due to practical / technical reasons only; they do not have any legal status in contrast to the "terrestrial" Bio-geographical Regions.
Bio-geographicalRegion
bio-geographical region
An area in which there are relatively homogeneous ecological conditions with common characteristics.
Codes for the climatic stratification of the environment in the Union, as specified in Metzger, M.J., Shkaruba, A.D., Jongman, R.H.G. & Bunce, R.G.H., Descriptions of the European Environmental Zones and Strata. Alterra, Wageningen, 2012.
Environmental Stratification Classification
Codes for the Marine Stategy Framework Directive classification, as listed in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC.
Marine Strategy Framework Directive Classification
Codes for the natural vegetation classification, as specified in the main formations in Bohn, U., Gollub, G., and Hettwer, C., Map of the natural vegetation of Europe: scale 1:2,500,000, Part 2: Legend, Bundesamt für Naturschutz (German Federal Agency for Nature conservation), Bonn, 2000.
Natural Vegetation Classification
Codes defining the classification level of the region class.
Region Classification Level
Codes defining the various bio-geographical regions.
Region Classification Scheme
Codes used to define the various bio-geographical regions.
Region Classification
Abstract building
AbstractBuilding
Abstract spatial object type grouping the common semantic properties of the spatial object types Building and BuildingPart.
The optional spatial object types that may be added to core profiles are described in the extended profiles. The ones inheriting from the attributes of AbstractConstruction are Installation and OtherConstruction.
Abstract construction
AbstractConstruction
Abstract spatial object type grouping the semantic properties of buildings, building parts and of some optional spatial object types that may be added in order to provide more information about the theme Buildings.
Building
A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.
A building is a covered facility, usable for the protection of humans, animals, things or the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.
Building geometry 2D
BuildingGeometry2D
This data types includes the geometry of the building and metadata information about which element of the building was captured and how.
Values indicating the nature of a building.
Building Nature
NOTE 1: A BuildingPart is homogeneous related to its physical, functional or temporal aspects. NOTE 2: Building and BuildingPart share the same set of properties. EXAMPLE: A building may be composed of two building parts having different heights above ground.
NOTE 1: A building part is homogeneous related to its physical, functional and temporal aspects. EXAMPLE: A building may be composed of two building parts having different heights above ground.
Building part
BuildingPart
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.
Values indicating the condition of a construction.
Condition Of Construction
CurrentUse
This data type enables to detail the current use(s).
Current Use
Date of event
DateOfEvent
This data type includes the different possible ways to define the date of an event.
Elevation
This data types includes the elevation value itself and information on how this elevation was measured.
List of possible elements considered to capture a vertical geometry.
Elevation Reference
ExternalReference
HeightAboveGround
Vertical distance (measured or estimated) between a low reference and a high reference.
Values indicating the method used to capture a height.
Height Status
Values indicating the element considered to capture a horizontal geometry.
Horizontal Geometry Reference
Building geometry 3D LoD
BuildingGeometry3DLoD
Data type grouping the 3D geometry of a building or building part and the metadata information attached to this geometry.
Building geometry 3D LoD 1
BuildingGeometry3DLoD1
Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD 1 representation.
Building geometry 3D LoD 2
BuildingGeometry3DLoD2
Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD2 representation.
NOTE In the INSPIRE context, cadastral boundaries are to be made available by member states where absolute positional accuracy information is recorded for the cadastral boundary (attribute estimated accuracy).
CadastralBoundary
Part of the outline of a cadastral parcel. One cadastral boundary may be shared by two neighbouring cadastral parcels.
SOURCE [INSPIRE Directive:2007]. NOTE As much as possible, in the INSPIRE context, cadastral parcels should be forming a partition of national territory. Cadastral parcel should be considered as a single area of Earth surface (land and/or water), under homogeneous real property rights and unique ownership, real property rights and ownership being defined by national law (adapted from UN ECE 2004 and WG-CPI, 2006). By unique ownership is meant that the ownership is held by one or several joint owners for the whole parcel.
CadastralParcel
Areas defined by cadastral registers or equivalent.
NOTE 1 In the INSPIRE context, cadastral zonings are to be used to carry metadata information and to facilitate portrayal and search of data. NOTE 2 Cadastral zonings have generally been defined when cadastral maps were created for the first time. EXAMPLE Municipality, section, parish, district, block.
CadastralZoning
Intermediary areas used in order to divide national territory into cadastral parcels.
Levels of hierarchy of the cadastral zonings.
Cadastral Zoning Level
EXAMPLE Examples include a raster image, polygon overlay or digital elevation matrix. NOTE In other words, a coverage is a feature that has multiple values for each attribute type, where each direct position within the geometric representation of the feature has a single value for each attribute type.
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.
DiscreteCoverageGeometryValuePairs
coverage (geometry-value pair representation)
coverage which provides the geometry value pairs
Each instance consists of two parts: a domain object from the domain of the coverage to which it belongs and a record of feature attribute values from the range of the coverage to which it belongs.
GeometryValuePair
geometry-value pair
describes an element of a set that defines the relationships of a discrete coverage
AbstractMonitoringFeature
abstract monitoring feature
An abstract base class for environmental monitoring features in the real world (EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork, EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility).
AbstractMonitoringObject
abstract monitoring object
An abstract base class for environmental monitoring objects.
AnyDomainLink
any domain link
Any domain relevant link to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility that is not hierarchical or associated with a notion of genealogy.
For example a vessel could be equipped with a collection of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities for a given campaign (= EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity) fulfilling an EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme requirements. Then, after a given period this exact same vessel could be equipped with another set of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities for another campaign fulfilling another EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme requirements.
EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity
environmental monitoring activity
Specific set of AbstractMonitoringFeatures used for a given domain in a coherent and concise timeframe, area and purpose. Usually the information collected is treated as one time step in a long term monitoring programme. It is a concrete realisation of a given EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme.
NOTE 1: An EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility is not a facility in the common INSPIRE sense realised by the Generic Conceptual Model class ActivtiyComplex. NOTE 2: Laboratories are not EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities from an INSPIRE perspective as the exact location of the laboratory does not add further information to the measurement. The methodology used in the laboratory should be provided with observational data.
EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
environmental monitoring facility
A georeferenced object directly collecting or processing data about objects whose properties (e.g. physical, chemical, biological or other aspects of environmental conditions) are repeatedly observed or measured. An environmental monitoring facility can also host other environmental monitoring facilities.
EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork
environmental monitoring network
Administrative or organisational grouping of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities managed the same way for a specific purpose, targeting a specific area. Each network respects common rules aiming at ensuring coherence of the observations, especially for purposes of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities, mandatory parameters selection, measurement methods and measurement regime.
EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme
environmental monitoring programme
Framework based on policy relevant documents defining the target of a collection of observations and/or the deployment of AbstractMonitoringFeatures on the field. Usually an Environmental Monitoring Programme has a long term perspective over at least a few years.
--Name -- hierarchy
Hierarchy
Hierachical link between AbstractMonitoringObjects.
Categories for different types of the MeasurementRegime.
Measurement Regime
Categories for different types of media.
Media
NetworkFacility
network facility
Link between EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork and EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.
ObservingCapability
observing capability
Explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject.
OperationalActivityPeriod
operational activity period
Corresponds to a period during which the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility has been up and running.
Process Type
Categories for different purposes of collections.
Purpose Of Collection
From INSPIRE perspective, an AbstractMonitoringFeature requires the provision of ISO 19156 compliant observations and measurements only in the case that these have been required by a legal reporting obligation or a commonly agreed voluntarily data flow using INSPIRE EF dataspecification for the definition of datastructure.
ReportToLegalAct
report to legal act
Information on the involvement of an AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting. The information is specific per submitted reporting envelope and not per obligation/agreement.
Categories for different types of the ResultAcquisitionSource.
Result Acquisition Source
Result Nature
Categories for different types of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities.
Specialised EMF Type
NOTE 1 An elevation property is a vertically-constrained dimensional property of an element consisting of an absolute measure referenced to a well-defined surface which is commonly taken as origin (geoid, water level, etc.). NOTE 2 It does not include relative elevations of the element referenced to other spatial objects. EXAMPLE Height, depth.
ElevationPropertyTypeValue
elevation property type value
Enumeration type which determines the elevation property which has been measured or calculated.
EXAMPLE DTM and DSM.
SurfaceTypeValue
surface type value
Enumeration type which determines the elevation surface with regard to its relative adherence to the Earth's bare surface.
NOTE The TIN can be calculated using any triangulation method, which determines the spatial relationships between the spatial objects in the collection. EXAMPLE An elevation TIN model calculated by means of the Delaunay triangulation method.
ElevationTIN
elevation TIN
Collection of elevation spatial objects forming a particular tessellation of the space based on a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) according 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.
SOURCE Adapted from [ISO 19107:2003]. EXAMPLE Breaklines represent local ridges or depressions (streams or drainage lines) in the surface, man-made structures (e.g. roads), etc. NOTE 1 A breakline connects points with different elevation and therefore its description using 2.5-D coordinates (using the 'geometry' attribute) is fully recommended. NOTE 2 No triangle in a TIN may cross a breakline (in other words, breakline segments are enforced as triangle edges), even if doing so violates the triangulation criterion. NOTE 3 All breaklines are located on the ground surface or on any of the artificial structures built on it. NOTE 4 Breaklines are useful as input data for the generation of a more appropriate or accurate digital elevation model by using interpolation methods.
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.
List of possible type values for break lines based on the physical characteristics of the break line [in the elevation surface].
Breakline Type
NOTE This data type is intended to describe the main characteristics of a vertical CRS for measurement of depths in cases where this information is rarely or not available through a CRS registry (e.g. like EPSG). EXAMPLE Local datums for referring depths in lakes and navigable rivers.
ChartDatum
chart datum
Local vertical coordinate reference system which is used to refer and portray depth measurements as property values.
NOTE 1 The attribute propertyType is equal to 'height' in the case of contour lines and it is equal to 'depth' in the case of depth contours.
ContourLine
contour line
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.
ContourLineTypeValue
contour line type value
List of possible categories of contour lines based on the equidistance parameter of the data set.
It is an abstract feature type which generically describes every possible type of elevation vector object. It includes common attributes, properties and constraints for such spatial objects.
ElevationVectorObject
elevation vector object
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.
SOURCE Adapted from "IslandArea" [GIS4EU D3.5]. NOTE 1 It includes the delimitation of any island of elevation data which are isolated from the main DEM. They may be included inside void areas. NOTE 2 Isolated areas can be useful as masks when calculating a more appropriate or accurate DEM.
IsolatedArea
isolated area
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.
NOTE 1 It often represents a singular point in the morphology of a land or water body's floor surface. NOTE 2 The attribute propertyType is equal to 'height' in the case of spot heights. It is equal to 'depth' in the case of spot depths.
SpotElevation
spot elevation
Point spatial object which describes the elevation of an Earth's surface at a specific location. It provides a single elevation property value.
Possible classification values for spot elevations based on the LAS specification maintained by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
Spot Elevation Classification
Possible values for spot elevation points that describe a singularity of the surface.
Spot Elevation Type
SOURCE "ObscureArea" [GIS4EU D3.5]. NOTE 1 A void area may contain a number of isolated areas with elevation data. These are considered as holes of the container void area. NOTE 2 Void areas can be useful as masks when calculating a more appropriate or accurate DEM.
VoidArea
void area
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.
ExistingLandUseDataSet
An existing land use data set is a collection of areas for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided.
ExistingLandUseObject
existing land use object
An existing land use object describes the land use of an area having a homogeneous combination of land use types.
Values for the most widely used classification schemes to classify and quantify energy resources.
Values indicating the various levels of fossil fuel resources.
Fossil Fuel Class
Fossil Fuel
Types of potential energy from renewable and waste resources.
Potential Type
Renewable and Waste
In the case of depth, the range between the deepest (lower bound) and most shallow (upper bound) aspect of the deposit body, where the depth is true vertical depth below a chosen vertical reference level.
Vertical extent range type
VerticalExtentRangeType
Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the height/depth range.
Vertical extent type
VerticalExtentType
Vertical extent value
VerticalExtentValue
Either a single number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth position of an Energy Resource.
Values indicating the reference level of the vertical extent.
Geothermal Potential
Hydro Potential
SOURCE Adapted from "Coverage" [ISO 19123:2005].
Renewable and waste potential coverage
RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage
Function that returns an energy potential value from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatio-temporal domain.
Solar Potential
Tidal Potential
Wind Potential
Calorific range type
CalorificRangeType
Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the calorific range of the energy resource.
Calorific value type.
CalorificValueType
Value or range of values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource.
Exploitation period type
ExploitationPeriodType
The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the exploitation or application.
Fossil fuel measure
FossilFuelMeasure
Amount of resources according to the specific categorisation.
Solid fossil fuels are those non-renewable hydrocarbon energy resources that are naturally found in the solid state i.e. coals and peat. Hydrocarbons cover various types of natural gas and petroleum resources.
Fossil fuel resource
FossilFuelResource
A spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be, or has been used as a source of fossil fuel energy. The most common fossil fuel types are coal, natural gas and crude oil.
FossilFuelResourceType
Resource type
Type and amount of resource according to specific categorisation.
Renewable energy is energy that is naturally occurring and theoretically inexhausatable that is not derived from fossil or nuclear fuel. Waste is a fuel that may consist of many materials coming from combustible industrial, institutional, hospital and household wastes such as rubber, plastics, waste fossil oils and other similar commodities. It is either solid or liquid in form, renewable or non-renewable, biodegradable or non-biodegradable.
Renewable and waste resource
RenewableAndWasteResource
A spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be, or has been used as a source of renewable energy or waste.
Vector Energy Resource
VectorEnergyResource
A vector spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of energy.
NOTE Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex III theme 'Energy resources' due to its primary energy-production role.
HydroPowerPlant
A facility for the generation of power from moving water.
EXAMPLE: dredged channel, midden, open pit, reclaimed land.
AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature
A geomorphologic feature (ie, landform) which has been created by human activity.
A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground.
CompositionPart
The composition of a geologic unit in terms of lithological constituents.
A fold denotes a structure formed by the deformation of a Geologic Structure to form a structure that may be described by the translation of an abstract line (the fold axis) parallel to itself along some curvilinear path (the fold profile). Folds have a hinge zone (zone of maximum curvature along the surface) and limbs (parts of the deformed surface not in the hinge zone).
Fold
One or more systematically curved layers, surfaces, or lines in a rock body.
Geologic objects are commonly grouped into collections such as geological maps, thematic maps, or the required input to a geological model.
GeologicCollection
A collection of geological or geophysical objects.
A GeologicEvent should have a specified geologic age and process, and may have a specified environment. An example might be a cratonic uplift event during which erosion, sedimentation, and volcanism all take place. A GeologicEvent age can represent an instant in time or an interval of time.
GeologicEvent
An identifiable event during which one or more geological processes act to modify geological entities.
This corresponds with a "legend item" from a traditional geologic map. While the bounding coordinates of a Geologic Feature may be described, its shape is not. The implemented Geologic Feature instance acts as the "description package"
GeologicFeature
A conceptual geological feature that is hypothesized to exist coherently in the world.
The identity of a GeologicStructure is independent of the material that is the substrate for the structure.
GeologicStructure
A configuration of matter in the Earth based on describable inhomogeneity, pattern, or fracture in an earth material.
Includes both formal units (i.e. formally adopted and named in an official lexicon) and informal units (i.e. named but not promoted to the lexicon) and unnamed units (i.e. recognisable and described and delineable in the field but not otherwise formalised). Spatial properties are only available through association with a MappedFeature.
GeologicUnit
A volume of rock with distinct characteristics.
These landforms may be created by natural Earth processes (eg, river channel, beach, moraine, mountain) or through human (anthropogenic) activity (eg, dredged channel, reclaimed land, mine waste dumps).
GeomorphologicFeature
An abstract spatial object type describing the shape and nature of the Earth's land surface (ie, a landform).
A MappedFeature is part of a geological interpretation. It provides a link between a notional feature (description package) and one spatial representation of it, or part of it (exposures, surface traces and intercepts, etc) which forms the specific bounded occurrence, such as an outcrop or map polygon.
MappedFeature
A spatial representation of a GeologicFeature.
MappedInterval
A special kind of mapped feature whose shape is a 1-D interval and which uses the SRS of the containing borehole.
EXAMPLE: river channel, beach ridge, caldera, canyon, moraine, mud flat.
NaturalGeomorphologicFeature
A geomorphologic feature (ie, landform) that has been created by natural Earth processes.
These range from from a simple, single 'planar' brittle or ductile surface to a fault system comprised of tens of strands of both brittle and ductile nature.
ShearDisplacementStructure
Brittle to ductile style structures along which displacement has occurred.
This datatype allows Geologic Features to be classified against thematic classes. This provides a generic means of delivering geological thematic map data.
ThematicClass
A generic thematic classifier to enable the reclassification of Geologic Features with user defined classes appropriate to thematic maps.
Campaign Type
Curve Model Type
Network Name
A platform on which data acquisision was carried out.
Platform Type
Profile Type
Station Rank
Station Type
A type of geophysical survey or data set.
Survey Type
Swath Type
Values describing the characteristics of the aquifer medium.
Aquifer Media Type
Aquifer Type
Values indicating the approximate degree of change which has taken place on the natural state of groundwater.
Condition Of Groundwater
Values describing the hydrogeochemical condition of the groundwater environment.
Hydrogeochemical Rock Type
Types of natural hydrogeological objects.
Values describing the statuses of man-made hydrogeological objects.
Status Code Type
Types of hydrological persistence of water.
A code list indicating salinity classes in water.
Water Salinity
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.
Borehole Purpose
Types of collections of geological and geophysical objects.
Collection Type
Roles that a compositional part plays in a geologic unit.
Composition Part Role
Terms for the geologic environments within which geologic events take place.
Event Environment
Terms specifying the process or processes that occurred during an event.
Event Process
Terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.
Fault Type
Fold Profile Type
Terms specifying recognised geological time units.
Geochronologic Era
Terms describing the type of geologic unit.
Geologic Unit Type
Terms indicating the level of activity of a geomorphologic feature.
Geomorphologic Activity
Lithology
Terms indicating the surface on which the MappedFeature is projected.
Mapping Frame
Terms describing the type of natural geomorphologic feature.
Natural Geomorphologic Feature Type
NOTE 1 Corresponds to a 'source' node in a network view. NOTE 2 Regarded as a placeholder in Annex II theme 'Geology' due to the connection with groundwater.
SpringOrSeep
A natural outflow of water from below the ground surface.
Values for thematic classification of geologic features.
Thematic Class
List of thematic classifications for geologic features.
Thematic Classification
NOTE 1 Corresponds to an 'outlet' node in a network view. NOTE 2 Regarded as a placeholder in Annex II theme 'Geology' due to the connection with groundwater.
VanishingPoint
Location where a watercourse disappears into the terrain or vanishes due to anthropization.
Campaigns can be considered as parents of geophysical measurements or models. Children may refer to parent campaigns through the largerWork identifier.
Campaign
Geophysical activity extending over a limited time range and limited area for producing similar geophysical measurements, processing results or models.
Geophysical measurements collect data outside or on the boundary of the observed spatial domain.
GeophMeasurement
Generic spatial object type for geophysical measurements.
It is a set of geophysical objects that are grouped by some common property. p.e: created in the same measuring campaign. GeophObjectSets are used for spatial sampling either by means of data acquisition or data processing. The produced result of a geophObjectSet is always collective, e.g. a map constructed from the results of the individual member objects.
GeophObjectSet
Generic class for collections of geophysical objects
Used to collect data along a curve. Examples: 2D seismic line (field measurement), borehole logging, airborne geophysical flight line NOTE1. Processing results of geophProfiles are often vertical surface coverages
GeophProfile
Geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a curve
Used to collect data at a single location. The source-sensor setup may be elongated or two dimensional, but the collected data is spatially referenced to a single point. Example: Gravity station, Magnetic station NOTE 1. Processing results of geophStations are often vertical curve coverages
GeophStation
Geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a single point location
Used to collect data over a surface. Example: 3D seismic swath NOTE1. Processing results of geophSwaths can be both surface and solid coverages
GeophSwath
Geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a surface
The most common examples of Active Well are: extracting, artificial recharging, or dewatering wells. NOTE: ActiveWell by extracting, recharging or dewatering influences and changes the state of groundwater resources.
ActiveWell
A well influencing the groundwater resources of the aquifer.
A formation which, although porous and capable of absorbing water slowly, will not transmit water fast enough to furnish an appreciable supply for a well or spring. Aquicludes are characterized by very low values of "leakage" (the ratio of vertical Hydraulic Conductivity to thickness), so that they transmit only minor inter-aquifer flow and also have very low rates of yield from compressible storage. Therefore, they constitute boundaries of aquifer flow systems.
An impermeable body of rock or stratum of sediment that acts as a barrier to the flow of groundwater.
Attributes of Aquifer System and its components determine the feasibility of water collection, its movement, as well as the impact on its chemical state. NOTE: The Aquifer System components and their attributes (including geometry) are relatively stable over time except in special cases.
AquiferSystem
A collection of aquifers and aquitards, which together constitute the environment of groundwater - "communicating vessels", that are filled or can be filled with water.
It does not yield water freely to wells, but may transmit appreciable water to or from adjacent aquifers and, where sufficiently thick, may constitute an important ground-water storage unit. Aquitards are characterized by values of leakance that may range from relatively low to relatively high. A really extensive aquitard of relatively low leakance may function regionally as boundaries of aquifer flow systems.
A saturated, but poorly permeable bed that impedes groundwater movement.
Groundwater bodies form the principal management units under the European Water Framework Directive (2000/60/CE, 2000). They should be hydraulically continuous entities, and must be defined on the basis of flow or abstraction, and are inextricably linked to surface water bodies.
GroundWaterBody
A distinct volume of groundwater within an aquifer or system of aquifers, which is hydraulically isolated from nearby groundwater bodies.
Hydrogeological objects may be natural (eg. spring) or the manmade (eg. wells). The vast majority of hydrogeological objects are manmade.
HydrogeologicalObject
An abstract class for man-made facilities or natural features that have an interaction with the hydrogeological system.
Examples of manmade hydrogeological objects are: well, groundwater intake, groundwater monitoring station or monitoring well.
Hydrogeological Object Man-made
HydrogeologicalObjectManMade
A man-made hydrogeological object.
Examples of natural hydrogeological objects are: a source, vanishing point and geyser.
HydrogeologicalObjectNatural
HydrogeologicalObject which was created by natural processes.
This is the 2.5D geometry for hydrogeological surfaces and is based on hydrogeological measurements in a group of wells or other sources of data.
Hydrogeological Surface
HydrogeologicalSurface
A surface that represents the interpolated groundwater table, or other surface, for a local or regional area.
Hydrogeological Unit
HydrogeologicalUnit
A part of the lithosphere with distinctive parameters for water storage and conduction.
Groundwater state (level) as a surface. It can be a set of point observations or interpolated to form a coverage.
PiezometricState
The piezometric state of a GroundWaterBody
QuantityValue
Data container with a single quantity value or a range of quantity values .
ExistingLandUseGrid
existing land use grid
An existing land use grid is a collection of pixels for which information on existing (present or past) land use is provided. The HILUCS system shall be used for classification.
GeographicalName
Proper noun applied to a real world entity.
The grammatical gender of a geographical name.
Grammatical Gender
The grammatical number of a geographical name.
Grammatical Number
The status of a geographical name, that is the information enabling to discern which credit should be given to the name with respect to its standardisation and/or its topicality.
Name Status
NamedPlace
Any real world entity referred to by one or several proper nouns.
Named Place Type
Nativeness
PronunciationOfName
Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name.
SOURCE Adapted from [UNGEGN Manual 2006]. NOTE Proper spelling means the writing of a name with the correct capitalisation and the correct letters and diacritics present in an accepted standard order.
SpellingOfName
Proper way of writing a name.
Classification of habitat types according to the EUNIS Biodiversity database, as specified in the EUNIS habitat types classification published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.
EUNIS Habitat Type Code
Includes terrestrial and aquatic areas distinguished by geographical, abiotic and biotic features, whether entirely natural or semi-natural [Directive 2007/2/EC]. A Habitat area, line or point may comprise one or more HabitatTypesCoverTypes according to one or more habitat classification schemes, often depending on the data capture process or related to the scale of a map. So a habitat feature might represent a complex of different HabitatTypesCoverTypes. NOTE Although habitats in principle are geographical areas, they may also be depicted as lines or points.
Habitat
Geographical areas characterised by specific ecological conditions, processes, structure, and functions that physically support the organisms that live there.
HabitatSpeciesType
habitat species type
Species which occurs in a certain habitat at the time of mapping.
Includes additional information on covered area, covered length, or containing volume.
HabitatTypeCoverType
habitat type cover type
Habitat type according to an international, national or local habitat classifications scheme.
HabitatVegetationType
habitat vegetation type
Vegetation type which occurs in a certain habitat.
Classification of habitat types according to Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC.
Habitats Directive Code
Identifier taken from any local classification scheme.
Local Name Code
LocalNameType
local name type
Classification of habitat types according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.
Marine Strategy Framework Directive Code
List of values that specify the relation between a locally used name and a name used at the pan-European level.
Qualifier Local Name
Values used in the Pan-European habitat classification schemes.
Reference Habitat Type Code
This value defines which pan-European habitat classification scheme has been used.
Reference Habitat Type Scheme
Age
Persons' age can be expressed in various ways (for instance years for adults, months or weeks for infants).
AgeRangeType
Biomarker
A biomarker (of exposure) is the concentration of a chemical, its metabolite or the product of an interaction between a chemical and some target molecule or cell that is measured in a compartment in an organism.
BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType
A set of statistical features of a biomarker measured for one specific biomarker.
Biomarker thematic metadata
BiomarkerThematicMetadata
Thematic Metadata describing the purpose of the study, target population and the characteristic of the studied areas.
Biomarker type
BiomarkerType
A biomarker is defined both by a quantified or determined chemical (e.g. cadmium, lead) or its metabolite, and a matrix (e.g. blood, urine) that is used for quantification; for example - cadmium in urine, lead in blood.
List of values showing the type of use of the building.
Building use value.
Data on causes of death (COD) provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.
Cause Of Death
Concentration
concentration measure
A measure of concentration of a specified component in a specified media.
Types of consequence caused by an event.
Consequence type value
Statistical information related to diseases, health-related conditions and external causes of disease and injury, as classified in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10). For practical reasons, a short term 'disease' is used to label all conditions covered by this definition.
Disease
Statistical information related to pathologies linked directly or indirectly to the quality of environment.
There is a strong agreement between the two codelists addressed in the Data Specifications Document; the 'ICD10Value' and the 'CODValue' codelist. Taking into account that the main source of harmonized data is Eurostat, the reporting formats of Eurostat should be promoted in the definition of DiseaseMeasureType: - Absolute numbers: the total prevalence of a disease or mortality cause, without any further weighing or processing; - Crude death rate: describes mortality in relation to the total population. Expressed in deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, it is calculated as the number of deaths recorded in the population for a given period divided by population in the same period and then multiplied by 100,000; - Standardised death rate: weighted average of age-specific mortality rates. The weighting factor is the age distribution of a standard reference population. Standardised death rates are calculated for the age group 0-64 ('premature death') and for the total of ages. As most causes of death vary significantly with people's age and sex, the use of standardised death rates improves comparability over time and between countries. The reporting formats as presented above are regulated through the European Parliament's ' Regulation on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work (EC) No 1338/2008'.
DiseaseMeasure
Different ways in which data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.
Disease Measure Type
EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure
environmental health determinant measure
A raw measurement performed at some place that is of interest for human health determinant analysis.
EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData
environmental health determinant statistical data
A statistical data of interest for human health determinant analysis, resulting from the aggregation of raw measurements located within a statistical unit.
Type of environmental health determinant.
Environment Health Determinant Type
The value allowed for the fire or explosion related event type
Fire or explosion type value
General health statistic
GeneralHealthStatistics
Numbers about some aspects of health related to a population or an area. For the purpose of this data model, 'general health' data include issues such as self-perceived health, demographic distribution of various health problems, smokers, etc., expressed as raw numbers, rates, percentage, stratified by gender, age, and/or socio-economic, cultural, ethnic or other factors.
General Health Type
Hazardous material related event type
Health services statistic
HealthServicesStatistic
Type of health care indicator.
Health Services Type
Health statistical data
HealthStatisticalData
Human health related data, from recorded diseases and related health problems (according to internationally accepted code lists, such as ICD-10), expressed as morbidity and mortality, to data on general health status (BMI, self perceived health, etc.), data on health care services (health care expenditure, day cases, etc.), and data on biomarkers; these are statistical indices aggregated at different statistical units, collected/reported in different population groups. Inclusion of human biomonitoring data provides an opportunity to explore potential direct or indirect links between human health and the environment.
Disease as defined in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision.
Type of human tissue or compartment for biomarker measurement.
The media in which the concentration of a health component is measured.
Environmental Health Media Type
NoiseMeasure
noise measure
A measure of noise intensity.
Noise Source Type
ReferencePeriodType
The time period which the refer.
The types of statistical methods used to aggregate raw measurement data on the statistical unit.
Statistical Aggregation Method
Traffic type value
Unit of measure for concentration
UomConcentration
A unit of measure for concentration of a specified component within a specified media.
UomNoise
noise unit of measure
A unit of measure for noise intensity.
NOTE May represent a physical confluence, bifurcation/confluence/vanishing point etc, or it may be associated with a hydrographic point of interest or facility.
HydroNode
A node within the hydrographic network.
Defines categories for different types of hydrographic network nodes.
Hydro Node Category
NOTE A watercourse link may be fictitious, with no direct correspondence to a real-world object and included only to ensure a closed network. EXAMPLE Fictitious examples: - virtual network segment in coastal water area - virtual network segment in lake area - virtual network segment in river to connect tributary - virtual network segment in transitional water area
WatercourseLink
A segment of a watercourse within a hydrographic network.
WatercourseLinkSequence
A sequence of watercourse links representing a non-branching path through a hydrographic network.
NOTE The crossing may legitimately break a no-intersection quality rule.
WatercourseSeparatedCrossing
An element in the hydrographic network used to indicate non-interacting crossing of watercourse links separated by level.
EXAMPLE Aqueduct, bridge, culvert, siphon.
Crossing
A man-made object allowing the passage of water above or below an obstacle.
Man-made physical watercourse crossing types.
Crossing Type
SOURCE [EuroRegionalMap].
DamOrWeir
A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.
SOURCE [UNESCO/WMO International Glossary of Hydrology]. NOTE 1 Regarding the different classifications of drainage basins, no distinction is made between drainage basins / sub-basins since this will vary with application. It is possible to build basins from other basins. NOTE 2 The outlet of a drainage basin may be a canal or a lake. NOTE 3 Synonyms for drainage basin include: catchment; catchment area; drainage area; river basin; watershed.
DrainageBasin
Area having a common outlet for its surface runoff.
SOURCE [DFDD]. NOTE 1 Includes retaining walls, harbours, dikes. NOTE 2 Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex III theme 'Natural risk zones' due to its role in limiting flooding.
Embankment
A man-made raised long mound of earth or other material.
SOURCE [Based on DFDD]. EXAMPLE Waterfalls over a rock or a precipice.
Falls
A vertically descending part of a watercourse where it falls from a height.
FluvialPoint
A hydro point of interest that affects the flow of a watercourse.
Ford
A shallow part of a watercourse used as a road crossing.
HydroOrderCode
A hydrologically meaningful 'order code' for ordering hierarchies of watercourses and drainage basins.
EXAMPLE Fluvial points (waterfall, cascade, rapids, breaker), spring/water hole (spring, source, geyser, thermal spring, natural fountain, well, also fumarole, artesian), sinkhole (sinkhole, drainage loss). NOTE A hydro point of interest may create a flow constriction in the network.
HydroPointOfInterest
A natural place where water appears, disappears or changes its flow.
Categories of hydrological persistence of a body of water.
Hydrological Persistence
The type of a land subject to inundation.
Inundation
SOURCE [DFDD]. NOTE The plane of reference for the land-water boundary should be a high water datum, such as 'Mean High Water Springs', 'High Water' or 'Mean Higher High Water'. Where there is little appreciable change in waterlevels / tide at the adjacent shore, then 'Mean Sea Level' or 'Local Datum' may be used.
LandWaterBoundary
The line where a land mass is in contact with a body of water.
Lock
An enclosure with a pair or series of gates used for raising or lowering vessels as they pass from one water level to another.
ManMadeObject
An artificial object which lies inside a body of water and has one of the following types of function: - Retains the water; - Regulates the quantity of water; - Alters the course of the water; - Allows watercourses to cross each other.
OriginValue
An enumeration type specifying a set of hydrographic 'origin' categories (natural, man-made) for various hydrographic objects.
Rapids
Portions of a stream with accelerated current where it descends rapidly but without a break in the slope of the bed sufficient to form a waterfall.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(13)].
RiverBasin
The area of land from which all surface run-off flows through a sequence of streams, rivers and, possibly, lakes into the sea at a single river mouth, estuary or delta.
SOURCE [IHO S-32]. NOTE Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex II theme 'Land cover' due to unconsolidated shore inclusion in coastal land-cover classificaction schemes.
Shore
The narrow strip of land in immediate contact with any body of water including the area between high and low water lines.
Shore Type
SOURCE [DFDD]. NOTE 1 It is usually fixed to the waterbody bottom (for example: a mole) but may occasionally be fixed in position (for example: attached to the shore at one end and held between pilings at the other) but floating. Shoreline constructions are normally used for berthing and/or protection. NOTE 2 Includes breakwater/groyne/wharf; but has more flexibility - also applies to inland waters.
ShorelineConstruction
An artificial structure attached to land bordering a body of water and fixed in position.
Sluice
An open, inclined conduit fitted with a gate for regulating water flow.
SOURCE [DFDD]. NOTE It may occur in a natural terrain depression in which water collects, or may be impounded by a dam, or formed by its bed being hollowed out of the soil, or formed by embanking and/or damming up a natural hollow (for example: by a beaver dam). It may be connected to inflowing / outflowing watercourses or other standing waters.
StandingWater
A body of water that is entirely surrounded by land.
SOURCE [Based on DFDD]. EXAMPLE Lake/pond, reservoir, river/stream, etc. NOTE May include islands, represented as 'holes' in its geometry. Islands may be surrounded by a shore and / or land-ware boundary.
SurfaceWater
Any known inland waterway body.
Watercourse
A natural or man-made flowing watercourse or stream.
SOURCE [EuroRegionalMap]. EXAMPLE Marsh/swamp, bog/moor. NOTE Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex II theme 'Land cover' due to explicit mention in 2007/2/EC Ann. II 2.
Wetland
A poorly drained or periodically flooded area where the soil is saturated with water, and vegetation is supported.
WidthRange
The range of a watercourse's horizontal width along its length.
NOTE May be used to hold a national hydrological identification code.
HydroIdentifier
A hydrographic thematic identifier.
Land Cover Class
This representation allows Land Cover data being supported by rectified grid coverage (ISO 19123).
Land Cover Grid Coverage
LandCoverGridCoverage
A raster representation for Land Cover data.
This representation allows Land Cover data being supported by a vector geometry.
Land Cover Data set
LandCoverDataset
A vector representation for Land Cover data.
Land Cover Observation
LandCoverObservation
Land Cover information interpreted at a specific time and place.
Every unit support Land Cover information.
Land Cover Unit
LandCoverUnit
An individual element of the LC dataset represented by a point or polygon.
Land Cover Value
LandCoverValue
Generic class supporting Land Cover value and percentage.
NOTE1:The percentage is according to the socio-economic or functional importance of the use. NOTE2:examples are provided in the narrative description part of the data specification.
HILUCS percentage
HILUCSPercentage
Percentage of land use object that is covered by this HILUCS presence.
The HILUCS presence data type enables the provision of information on land uses inside one land use object in order to collect more than one land use existence perfectly identifiable by importance order or percentages. NOTE 1: The order of land use value presence without percentages enable providing an order of dominance/importance of each land use present in the land use object NOTE 2: The sum of the percentages can be below 100%, or above. The order is provided according to the respective importance when the percentages are not known.
HILUCS presence
HILUCSPresence
Presence of one or several HILUCS values in an area, indicated either as the percentage covered for each value or as the values listed in their order of importance.
List of land use categories to be used in INSPIRE Land Use.
HILUCS
List of land use categories to be used in INSPIRE Land Use and agreed at a national or local level.
Land Use Classification
SpecificPercentage
specific percentage
Percentage of land use object that is covered by this specific presence.
NOTE 1: The order of land use value presence without percentages enable providing an order of dominance/importance of each land use present in the land use object NOTE 2: The sum of the percentages can be below 100%, or above. The order is provided according to the respective importance when the percentages are not known.
SpecificPresence
specific presence
Presence of one or several land use classification values in an area according to the code list provided by the data provider, indicated either as the percentage covered for each value or as the values listed in their order of importance.
Codes indicating the means used to calculate the ore measurement.
Classification Method Used
Commodity
The material of economic interest in the EarthResource
Values indicating the type of commodity.
Commodity Code
Where OreMeasure is Resource or Reserve CommodityMeasure is mandatory
CommodityMeasure
A measure of the amount of the commodity based on a Reserve, Resource or Endowment calculation.
EarthResource
The kinds of observable or inferred phenomena required to classify economic and non-economic earth resources.
EarthResourceDimension
The size and volume of the earth resource.
Usually includes Resources, as unlike the latter, it does not have to have prospects for "eventual economic extraction". It often includes the total amount of a commodity originally introduced to a particular location during the deposit forming processes - and thus can include resources, reserves, past production and mining and metallurgical losses.
Endowment
The quantity of a mineral (or a group of minerals for industrial rocks) in accumulations (deposits) meeting specified physical characteristics such as quality, size and depth.
Values indicating the end-use potential of the mineral.
Enduse Potential
ExplorationActivity
A period of exploration activity.
Types of exploration activity carried out.
Exploration Activity Type
Values indicating the result of the exploration activity.
Exploration Result
Values indicating the importance of the commodity for the Earth Resource.
Importance
'True' mines are underground workings and open-pit workings (also called open-sky mines) generally for the extraction of metallic commodities. The Mine feature also includes open workings generally for the extraction of industrial minerals, commonly referred to as quarries.
Mine
An excavation carried out for the extraction of mineral deposits.
MineName
A data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.
Values indicating the operational status of the mine.
Mine Status
Values indicating the grouping of mineral deposits on the basis of their generic characteristics.
Mineral Deposit Group
MineralDepositModel
Systematically arranged information describing the essential attributes of a class of mineral deposits. It may be empirical (descriptive) or theoretical (genetic).
Values indicating the style of mineral occurrence or deposit.
Mineral Deposit Type
MineralOccurrence
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Mineral Occurrence Type
The term may also include preliminary treatment eg. cleaning or sizing.
MiningActivity
The process of extracting metallic, non-metallic mineral, or industrial rock deposits from the Earth.
The type of mining activity, processing activity, or production.
Mining Activity Type
MiningFeature
Spatial object type grouping the common properties of mines and mining activities.
A MiningFeatureOccurrence provides a link between a notional feature (description package) and one spatial representation of it, or part of it. The MiningFeatureOccurrence carries a geometry and the association with a Mining Feature provides specification of all the other descriptors.
MiningFeatureOccurrence
A spatial representation of a MiningFeature.
OreMeasure
The estimate of the Reserve, Resource or Endowment ore amount.
Values indicating the type of processing carried out during a mining activity.
Processing Activity Type
It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined. 'Marketable Coal Reserves' maybe reported in conjunction with, but not instead of, reports of Ore (Coal) Reserves. 'Saleable product' (e.g. for industrial minerals) can be reported in conjunction with ore reserve. Synonyms: Ore Reserve. Coal Reserve (s). Diamond (or gemstone) Ore Reserve. Mineral Reserves (not preferred, should be stated that used to mean the same as JORC's Ore Reserve). Mineable production estimates
Reserve
The economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource.
The level of confidence of the estimate of the reserve.
Reserve Category
Synonyms: Mineral Resource. Coal Resource (s). Diamond (Gemstone) Resource. Potentially Mineable Mineralisation.
An accumulation of material of intrinsic economic interest in or on the Earth's crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction.
Indication whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.
Resource Category
SOURCE IHO Dictionary, S-32, Fifth Edition. NOTE The baseline comprises of one or more baseline segments. According to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the baseline segment can be normal, straight or archipelagic depending on the method used to determine the baseline segment. COMMENT: For this moment there is no clearly identified use-case that would require Baseline spatial object types, therefore it is not strictly necessary to include these objects in the dataset.
Baseline
The line from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured.
BaselineSegment
baseline segment
Segment of the baseline from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured.
SOURCE IHO Dictionary, S-32, Fifth Edition. NOTE 1 Maritime boundary represents either: 1) the seaward outer limits of the maritime zones of a coastal State, such as territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf; 2) the limits of the maritime zones of States with opposite or adjacent coasts. Maritime boundaries are a politically sensitive subject, because it affects coastal State's jurisdiction concerning fishery, petroleum and other resources of the sea as well as other uses of the sea. [Source: "Maritime Boundary", S.P. Jagota]
MaritimeBoundary
maritime boundary
A line depicting the separation of any type of maritime jurisdiction.
NOTE 1 The zone is established for e.g. cadastral, administrative, economic, security or safety purposes. It is not established for environmental management or regulation, which is covered by the theme Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting areas, or for environmental protection, which is covered by the theme Protected sites. NOTE 2 The maritime zone can be either internal waters, territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone or continental shelf.
MaritimeZone
maritime zone
A belt of sea defined by international treaties and conventions, where coastal State executes jurisdictional rights.
The types of baselines used to measure the breadth of the territorial sea.
Baseline Segment Type
Maritime Zone Type
Types of connections between different networks.
Connection Type
The cross reference may represent the case where two elements are different representations of the same spatial object.
CrossReference
Represents a reference between two elements in the same network.
DirectedLink
A link either in its positive or negative direction.
GeneralisedLink
Abstract base type representing a linear network element that may be used as a target in linear referencing.
NOTE 1 In most cases, the number of elements will be two. NOTE 2 In the normal case this is when elements intersect in the x/y-plane when the z coordinate is not present or is not accurate enough.
GradeSeparatedCrossing
Indicator which of two or more intersecting elements is/are below and which is/are above, to be used if elevation coordinates are not present or cannot be trusted.
Link
Curvilinear network element that connects two positions and represents a homogeneous path in the network. The connected positions may be represented as nodes.
List of values for directions relative to a link
Link Direction
LinkReference
A network reference to a linear network element.
EXAMPLE A link sequence may represent a route.
LinkSequence
A network element which represents a continuous path in the network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length.
NOTE This spatial object type supports the aggregation of links to form objects with branches, loops, parallel sequences of links, gaps, etc. EXAMPLE A dual carriageway road, as a collection of the two link sequences that represent each carriageway.
LinkSet
A collection of link sequences and/or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a network.
The reason for collecting certain elements in a certain network may vary (e.g. connected elements for the same mode of transport)
Network
A network is a collection of network elements.
NetworkArea
A 2-dimensional element in a network.
In the case where the networks are in different spatial data sets, a network connection object may exist in both data sets.
NetworkConnection
Represents a logical connection between two or more network elements in different networks.
NetworkElement
Abstract base type representing an element in a network. Every element in a network provides some function that is of interest in the network.
NetworkReference
A reference to a network element.
NOTE if a topological representation of the network is used the road node is either a topological connection between two or more links or the termination of a ink. If a geometric representation of the network is used road nodes are represented by points or alternatively another geometric shape. [EuroRoadS]
Node
Represents a significant position in the network that always occurs at the beginning or the end of a link.
SimpleLinearReference
A network reference that is restricted to part of a linear network element. The part is the part of the network element between fromPosition and toPosition.
SimplePointReference
A network reference that is restricted to a point on a linear network element. The point is the location on the network element at the position atPosition along the network.
AbstractExposedElement
SOURCE : [UNISDR, 2009] People, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.
A natural hazard is a natural process or phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury or other impacts, property damage, loss livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage. [Council of The European Union - Commission Staff Working Paper - Risk Assessment and Mapping Guidelines for Disaster Management].
AbstractHazardArea
An area affected by a natural hazard.
AbstractObservedEvent
A natural phenomenon relevant to the study of natural hazards which occurred and which has been observed.
AbstractRiskZone
A risk zone is the spatial extent of a combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of its occurrence.
There are several ways to delineate the perimeter of a hazard or a risk : to model it, or to assess it indirectly
DeterminationMethodValue
An enumeration to describe the method used to define the area of hazard or risk.
ExposedElement
Discrete spatial objects representing exposed element.
ExposedElementClassification
This class provides piece of information about the nature of the exposed element which is relevant to risk analysis.
ExposedElementCoverage
A coverage representating continuous information about exposed elements.
HazardArea
Discrete spatial objects representing a natural hazard.
HazardCoverage
A coverage representing continuous information about a type of natural hazard.
Common concept for assessing the level of risk, or the level of hazard, or the level of vulnerability.
LevelOrIntensity
Quantitative or qualitative assessment of either risk, hazard or vulnerability.
Likelihood is generally expressed as a probability or a frequency. [EXCIFF].
LikelihoodOfOccurrence
Likelihood is a general concept relating to the chance of an event occurring.
NaturalHazardClassification
This class provides piece of information about the nature of the natural hazard as well as the type of hazard which is the source of risk.
ObservedEvent
Discrete spatial objects representing natural phenomenon relevant to the study of natural hazards which occurred, or is currently occuring, and which has been observed.
ObservedEventCoverage
A coverage representing continuous information about observed events.
QuantitativeLikelihood
A frequency of occurrence or return period of a hazard phenomenon.
RiskCoverage
A coverage representation of natural risks.
RiskZone
Discrete spatial objects representing the spatial extent of a combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of its occurrence.
It contains piece of information about the source the vulnerability, about the level of vulnerability and about the magnitude or intensity of the hazard for which vulnerability is assessed.
VulnerabilityAssessment
Assessment of the vulnerability.
Exposed Element Category
A generic classification of types of natural hazards.
Natural Hazard Category
An additional denomination of exposed elements.
Specific Exposed Element Type
An additional classification of the natural hazard.
Specific Hazard Type
NOTE The geometry of an aggregated mosaic element corresponds to the union of the contributing areas, in the mosaic, of several input images.
AggregatedMosaicElement
aggregated mosaic element
Mosaic element relating to several input images that share the same acquisition time at a given level of definition (e.g. day, month).
NOTE The main purpose of this feature type is the provision of a mechanism for describing the spatial distribution of the acquisition dates and times over a mosaicked orthoimage. The acquisition time can be supplied either for each individual input image, or for sets of input images grouped together according to temporal criteria.
MosaicElement
mosaic element
Abstract type identifying both the contributing area and the acquisition time of one or several input images used to generate a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
OrthoimageAggregation
orthoimage aggregation
Geometrical characteristics of the orthoimage aggregation.
NOTE 1 An orthoimage coverage is a continuous coverage based on a rectified quadrilateral grid. It is provided with an interpolation method to evaluate value records at any direct position within its domain. NOTE 2 An orthoimage coverage can be derived from one single input image or from different input images which have been mosaicked and merged together. NOTE 3 An orthoimage coverage may be an aggregation of subsets extracted from other orthoimage coverages. For the avoidance of data duplication, this kind of aggregated orthoimage is dynamically constructed thanks to references to the contributing orthoimage coverages .
OrthoimageCoverage
orthoimage coverage
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.
NOTE The geometry of a single mosaic element corresponds exactly to the contributing area, in the mosaic, of the single input image.
SingleMosaicElement
single mosaic element
Mosaic element relating to a single input image.
A constraint based on some qualifying category. e..g colour = 'Red'. The value ('Red') of the constraint ('colour') can be any string, although it may be desirable to constrain this in particular application domains.
Category Constraint
CategoryConstraint
A constraint based on some qualifying category. e..g colour = 'Red'.
A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200nm. This property is typically not the same property as the base phenomenon of the observed property. e.g. the observed property has a base phenomenon 'radiance'. a constraint is added to say 'wavelength = 200nm' So the overall ObservableProperty which is represented is 'radiance where wavelength = 200nm' The Constraint class is specialised into several specific classes covering Scalar, Range and Categorical constraints
Constraint
A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200nm.
Other Constraint
OtherConstraint
A constraint, not modelled in a structured way, but may be described using the freetext 'description' attribute.
Range Bounds
RangeBounds
The start and end bounding values of a numerical range (e.g. start >=50, end <=99)
A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength >=300nm and wavelength <=600nm e.g. To be used when data is observed in particular bands or groupings based on a numerical quantity.
Range Constraint
RangeConstraint
A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength >=300nm and wavelength <=600nm
A scalar constraint on some property e.g. length >= 1m
Scalar Constraint
ScalarConstraint
A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length >= 1m
A descripton of some statistical measure e.g. "daily maximum" The measure is usually some function over some time (e.g. an hour, a day) or space (e.g. a length, area or volume) Other aggregation types can be supported via the 'otherAggregation' extension point.
Statistical Measure
StatisticalMeasure
A descripton of some statistical measure e.g. "daily maximum"
ComparisonOperatorValue
An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than)
This class is used to link multiple related Observations together
ObservationSet
Links a set of Observations
Process
Description of an observation process
Process Parameter
ProcessParameter
Description of the given parameter
A code list of names of process parameters.
Process Parameter Name
A GridObservation is an observation of some phenomenon (or phenomena) over a gridded field. E.g. Output from a model, or rectified, georeferenced satellite data. The result of a GridObservation is a discrete coverage within a compound spatiotemporal CRS where the domain consists of a two- or three-dimensional grid of points, all having the same time instant temporal component.
GridObservation
Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant.
A GridSeriesObservation is a time series of gridded fields representing the same phenomenon (or phenomena) over a series of times. E.g. Ocean model output. The result of a GridSeriesObservation is a discrete coverage within a compound spatiotemporal CRS where the domain consists of a series of two- or three-dimensional grids of points, each at a successive time instant.
GridSeriesObservation
Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants.
The MultiPointObservation is an Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations, for example a distributed sensor network reporting the temperature at 10am. The result of this observation is a MultiPointCoverage.
MultiPointObservation
Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations
The PointObservation represents a single measurement or estimation of a property at a single point in time and space. For example a single temperture measurement at a fixed weather station.
Point Observation
PointObservation
Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space.
The PointObservationCollection is a collection of separate PointObservations. In the case where it is useful to group together a set of otherwise independent PointObservations the PointObservationCollection should be used to make this grouping. The grouping may be made on any basis e.g. it may be useful to group together PointObservations made by the same instrument or Environmental Facility, or in a particular measurement campaign. Each member of the PointObservationCollection must be a single PointObservation.
PointObservationCollection
A collection of Point Observations.
A PointTimeSeriesObservation is a time series of observations made at the same fixed spatial location e.g. Measurements made repeatedly by a fixed monitoring instrument.
PointTimeSeriesObservation
Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space
A ProfileObservatation is an Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profice in space at a single time instant. For example a CTD profile measuring salinty at different depths in the ocean.
ProfileObservation
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time instant.
TimeLocationValue Triple
TimeLocationValueTriple
A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory.
A TrajectoryObservatation is an Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space. For example a Pollutant concentration from a mobile air quality sensor.
TrajectoryObservation
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space.
Code values for age by 5 years classification items, as specified in the table below.
Age By 5 Years
Code values for age by year classification items, including one value for each one-year interval. The first value shall be "0-1” with the label "0-1” and the definition "0 to less than 1 year”, and the last value shall be "100+” with label "100+” and the definition "100 years or older”.
Age By Year
Code values for age group classification items.
Age Group Value
This code list describes the classification of the provided statistical values. It is the composition of the classification items.
A classification used for a statistical distribution.
Classification item
ClassificationItem
An item composing a classification.
Classification Item Type
Classification Type
The identification of what the piece of datum refers to in terms of geographic location or individual characteristics.
Classification of economic activities according to Eurostat NACE, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and narrower values defined by data providers.
NACE Code
Special Value
Status of Statistical Data
Statistical distribution
StatisticalDistribution
Set of measures describing how a phenomenon is spread within some part of the 2D world.
Statistical value
StatisticalValue
The pieces of datum of the distribution.
Code values for statistics measurement method.
Statistics Measurement Method
Variable
The ActivityCodeValue code list hosts all the potential reference values for the attribute activityCode in the Activity class.
activity code value
The CLPCodeValue code list hosts the family of reference values for the "substance" item referred to the attribute processItem in the ProcessInput or ProcessOutput classes and to the attribute pollutantSubstance in the Emission class. Substance means any chemical element and its compounds, with the exception of some specific substances.
CLP code value
n: The CPACodeValue code list hosts the family of reference values for the "product" item referred to the attribute processItem in the ProcessInput or ProcessOutput classes. A product means something that is produced, result of manufacturing, a result of an action or a process.
CPA code value
The E-PRTRCodeValue code list hosts a family of reference values for the attribute activityCode in the Activity class. The list hosts the classification for the activities according to the E-PRTR register.
E-PRTR code value
The EWCCodeValue code list hosts the family of reference values for the "waste" item referred to the attribute processItem in the ProcessInput or ProcessOutput classes. Waste means any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.
EWC code value
The EnergyClassificationValue code list hosts the family of reference values for the "energy" item referred to the attribute processItem in the ProcessInput or ProcessOutput classes. Energy means power derived from physical or chemical resources able to provide light and heat to work machines.
energy classification value
The FlowAppearanceValue enumeration hosts the reference values for the attribute flowAppearance in the Emission class.
flow appearance value
The IPPCCodeValue code list hosts a family of reference values for the attribute activityCode in the Activity class. The list hosts the classification for the activities according to the Council Regulation 96/61/EC.
IPPC code value
Values denoting the operative function which has to be performed by an installation part.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Installation Part Type
Values denoting the operative function which has to be performed by an installation.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Installation Type
Methods for reducing pollutant concentration due to the emissions of a technical component, typically a chimney.
Pollution Abatement Technique
The ProcessItemValue code list hosts all the potential reference values for the attribute processItem in the ProcessInput or ProcessOutput classes.
process item value
Inside a facility, and in relation with the definition of building, this entity should represent a construction under responsibility of the facility, either as an independent unit or as a functional infrastructure for an installation.
ProductionBuilding
production building
Artificial construction, part of the production facility that are useful to host or provide shelter to activity development.
A production facility groups together a single installation, set of installations or production processes (stationary or mobile), which can be defined within a single geographical boundary, organizational unit or production process. A production facility can also be identified as one or more installations located on the same site that are operated by the same natural or legal person and in which production activities are being carried out. Such a facility groups potentially the land, buildings, and equipment used in carrying on an industrial business or other undertaking or service.
ProductionFacility
production facility
One or more installations on the same site operated by the same natural or legal person, designed, built or installed to serve specific production or industrial purposes, comprehending all infrastructure, equipment and materials.
Stationary technical unit part of a facility where one or more activities are carried out, and any other directly associated activities which have a technical connection to the activities carried out on that site and which could have an effect on the environment. May be a technical unit within an establishment in which dangerous substances are produced, used, handled or stored.
ProductionInstallation
production installation
A technical unit, such as machinery, apparatus, devices or equipment placed in position or connected for use.
ProductionInstallationPart
production installation part
A single engineered facility that performs specific functionalities related with a production activity. --Description -- This level of description covers specific parts of the Production Installation which must be registered by the legal mandate of the competent authorities. Points of emission as chimneys (for pollutants) or tanks (for special products), will be included in this definition.
A potential sub-division of a major site as delimited extension of land in which are performed extensive operations related with the activity or one of the activities performed by a facility.
Production Plot
ProductionPlot
A portion of land or water part of a production facility destined to functional purposes.
An area of land or water that one or more process plants is or may be situated on, or else a single location, in which, if there is more than one manufacturer of (a) substance(s), certain infrastructure and facilities are shared. A continuous surface, maritime or terrestrial in which production facilities have been already implanted or urban and/or engineering activities have been developed for production purposes. The location will be defined by means of geographical boundaries within which activities under the control of an organization may be carried out. The geographical boundaries may be on land and in water, and include above and below surface structures, both natural and man-made.
ProductionSite
production site
All land at a distinct geographic location where the production facility was, is, or is intended to be located. This includes all infrastructure, equipment and materials;
The RegistrationNatureValue enumeration hosts the reference values for the attribute registrationNature in the Emission class.
registration nature value
The release nature related to the emissive amount for emission events: the release total amount in a year and each meaningful accidental release shall be distinguished
release value
Code identifiers and/or names assigned to river basin districts.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
River Basin District
It applies equally to the technical unit (facility, installation or installation part), to the production site, to the parcel and to the production building.
StatusType
The state or condition of a technical component, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
It applies since the production infrastructures (facility, installation, installation part) may have an UML "equivalent behaviour": this means they have properties in common and the same associations to be reused.
TechnicalUnit
technical unit
Represents the common "abstract level" for production infrastructures: facilities, installations, installation parts.
Classification of production and industrial buildings.
Type of Production Building
TypeOfProductionBuildingValue
BackgroundMapValue
Information regarding the map that has been used as a background in the definition of a spatial plan, a zoning element or a supplementary regulation.
DimensioningIndicationCharacterValue
dimension indication character value
Dimensioning indication whose value is of type CharacterString.
DimensioningIndicationIntegerValue
dimension indication integer value
Dimensioning indication whose value is of type integer.
DimensioningIndicationMeasureValue
dimension indication measure value
Dimensioning indication whose value is a measure.
DimensioningIndicationRealValue
dimension indication real value
Dimensioning indication whose value is a floating point number.
Level Of Spatial Plan
NOTE: The LegislationCitation is the value type of the attribute regulation reference. An example of a regulation reference would be: http://www2.vlaanderen.be /ruimtelijk/grup/00350/00362_00001/data/ 212_00362_00001_d_0BVR.pdf.
OfficialDocumentation
official documentation
The official documentation that composes the spatial plan; it may be composed of, the applicable legislation, the regulations, cartographic elements, descriptive elements that may be associated with the complete spatial plan, a zoning element or a supplementary regulation . In some Member States the actual textual regulation will be part of the data set (and can be put in the regulationText attribute), in other Member States the text will not be part of the data set and will be referenced via a reference to a document or a legal act. At least one of the three voidable values shall be provided.
OrdinanceValue
Reference to administrative ordinance. Ordinance is a regulation/rule that is adopted by an authority that is legally mandated to take such ordinance.
Types of plans as defined in the Member States. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Plan Type Name
General indication of the step in the planning process that the plan is undergoing.
Process Step General
Legal nature of the land use indication.
Regulation Nature
SpatialPlan
spatial plan
A set of documents that indicates a strategic direction for the development of a given geographic area, states the policies, priorities, programmes and land allocations that will implement the strategic direction and influences the distribution of people and activities in spaces of various scales. Spatial plans may be developed for urban planning, regional planning, environmental planning, landscape planning, national spatial plans, or spatial planning at the Union level.
Category of supplementary regulation provided in a specific nomenclature of supplementary regulations provided by the data provider.
Specific Supplementary Regulation
NOTE the supplementary regulations affects all land use that overlap with the geometry EXAMPLE an air field generates restriction in its surroundings regarding aircraft landing, radar and telecommunication devices. It is the buffer around these artefacts that generates the supplementary regulation on the Land Use.
SupplementaryRegulation
supplementary regulation
A spatial object (point, line or polygon) of a spatial plan that provides supplementary information and/or limitation of the use of land/water necessary for spatial planning reasons or to formalise external rules defined in legal text.
Types of conditions and constraints in spatial plans.
Supplementary Regulation
Zoning elements refer to the regulation of the kinds of activities which will be acceptable on particular lots (such as open space, residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial). The intensity of use at which those activities can be performed (from low-density housing such as single family homes to high-density such as high-rise apartment buildings), the height of buildings, the amount of space that structures may occupy, the proportions of the types of space on a lot, such as how much landscaped space, impervious surface, traffic lanes, and parking may be provided.
ZoningElement
zoning element
A spatial object which is homogeneous regarding the permitted uses of land based on zoning which separate one set of land uses from another.
The scheme used to assign a designation to the Protected Sites.
Designation Scheme
Abstract base type for code lists containing the classification and designation types under different schemes.
Designation
A code list for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature classification scheme.
IUCN Designation
A code list for the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
National Monuments Record Designation
A code list for the Natura2000 designation scheme, in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive).
Natura2000 Designation
Each protected site has a boundary defined through formal, legal or administrative agreements or decisions. The establishment of a protected site is normally underpinned by legislation and thus given weight in decisions about land use change and spatial planning. Each Site is normally selected as a representative example of a wider resource and selected through a formal criterion based approach. A protected site can be a contiguous extent of land/sea or a collection of discrete areas that together represent a single formal Protected Site. This class has the attributes, constraints and associations that are part of the Simple application schema.
ProtectedSite
An area designated or managed within a framework of international, Community and Member States' legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives.
ProtectionClassificationValue
The protected site classification based on the purpose of protection.
A code list for the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) designation scheme.
Ramsar Designation
A code list for the Man and Biosphere Programme classification scheme.
UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme Designation
A code list for the World Heritage designation scheme.
UNESCO World Heritage Designation
The unit used for reporting pursuant to Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC. This unit expresses a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a species distribution unit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).
Article 17 Counting Unit
Method for producing numbers indicating the abundance of a species within an aggregation unit.
Counting Method
The defined unit used to express a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance of a species in a SpeciesDistributionUnit.
Counting Unit
DistributionInfoType
distribution info type
The description of the status of the subject of distribution within the species distribution unit, including the indication of the abundance by counting, estimation or calculation of the number of occurrences or population size of the particular species.
Reference lists containing the EU-Nomen species identifiers, as specified in the Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure available through the EU-Nomen portal.
EU-Nomen Code
Reference lists containing the EUNIS species identifiers, as specified in EUNIS Biodiversity database published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.
EUNIS Species Code
The unit used to express a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a SpeciesAggregationUnit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).
General Counting Unit
Species identifier taken from any local classification scheme.
Local Species Name Code
Reference lists containing nature directives species identifiers, as specified in the Reference Portal for Natura 2000 as defined in Commission Implementing Decision 2011/484/EU.
Nature Directives Code
The species population density in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.
Occurrence Category
PopulationSizeType
population size type
A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, which is defined by an upper and a lower limit.
Population Type
This value defines the relation between the taxonomic concepts of a local species name and the reference species name given by reference species identifier or by a reference species scheme.
Qualifier
Reference lists containing species identifiers.
Reference Species Code
Reference lists defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which local names and taxonomic concepts can be mapped.
Reference Species Scheme
Category of the residency of the occurrences or estimated population within a given aggregation unit.
Residency Status
Collection of individual spatial objects of allowed geometry where a species occurs.
SpeciesDistributionDataSet
species distribution data set
This data set is a collection of individual spatial objects (units) in a distribution of species.
Pan-European, national or local mapping initiatives, resulting in spatial data for species in terrestrial and marine environments, e.g. for birds, insects, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish or vascular plants. NOTE 1 Only species are mentioned in the INSPIRE definition. But earlier INSPIRE documents (INPIRE IMS, 2003) mentions both species or species grouped e.g. to families. So we interprete species as taxa, which means taxonomic units at any systematic rank, like subspecies, species, genus, family etc.
SpeciesDistributionUnit
species distribution unit
Occurrence of animal and plant species aggregated by grid, region, administrative unit or other analytical unit.
The authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme provides reference species list which defines the ReferenceSpeciesName with its scientific name plus author and ReferenceSpeciesId. The LocalSpeciesName provides nomenclatural and taxonomical information about the locally used species name and the taxonomic concepts implied by the use of this name according to a given reference.
SpeciesNameType
species name type
ExistingLandUseSample
existing land use sample
Description of the existing land use that is present at the specific location.
SampledExistingLandUseDataSet
sampled existing land use data set
A sampled existing land use data set is a collection of locations for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided.
contaminating activity presence value
NOTE 1 A soil body is characterized by one or more derived soil profiles in a defined geographic area. When the soil body is characterized by more than one derived profiles, the distribution area of these derived soil profiles is not spatially defined, but their presence is indicated by a range of percentages. NOTE 2 The sum of lower boundary parts should not exceed 100%. NOTE 3 If not a range, but a specific percentage is used then the lower and upper boundaries are equal.
DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody
derived profile presence in soil body
indicates the percentages (lower and upper boundary) that the derived profile takes part in the Soil body.
The characteristics of a derived soil profile are mostly derived (e.g. averaged) from one or several observed profiles of the same soil type in the area of interest, or are designed with expert knowledge about the same kind of landscape. NOTE 1 The derived soil profile represents the average or typical profile that characterizes the so called soil typological unit, soil series.
DerivedSoilProfile
derived soil profile
non-point-located soil profile that serves as a reference profile for a specific soil type in a certain geographical area.
A code list of the master part of the horizon designation.
FAO Horizon Master
A code system that denotes horizons in which the same dominant soil forming processes has been active similarly. This code summarizes many observations of the soil description and gives an impression about the genetic processes that have formed the soil under observation. NOTE The horizon notation according to FAO (2006) is a combination of several symbols: · A number that gives information about discontinuities, i.e. the number of the material in which the soil has formed, counted up from the soil surface, but not for the first material. · One or two capital letters that designate the type of master horizon (or transitional horizon), possibly separated by a slash · Lower case letters that designate subordinate characteristics of the horizon. · A number that designates horizontal subdivisions of otherwise similarly denoted horizon parts · A prime that enables to distinguish two horizons that have the same naming, but formed in different cycles of pedogenesis. EXAMPLE 2B' tg1 SOURCE 1 Page 67 - 77 of the -i Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition-/i , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006. (ISBN 92-5-105521-1)
FAO horizon notation type
FAOHorizonNotationType
A classification of a horizon according to the Horizon classification system specified in -i Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition-/i , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006.
A code list of designations of subordinate distinctions and features within the master horizons and layers which are based on profile characteristics observable in the field and are applied during the description of the soil at the site.
FAO Horizon Subordinate
A prime and double prime may be used to connotate the master horizon symbol of the lower of two (prime) or three (double prime) horizons having identical Arabic-numeral prefixes and letter combinations.
FAO Prime
Trigger to have a site investigated or to investigate it in the future.
investigation trigger value
An indication whether the process specified in layerGenesisProcess is ongoing or has ceased.
Layer Genesis Process State
A classification of a layer according to the concept that fits the purpose.
Layer Type
measure taken status value
Type of measure taken to manage pollution.
measure taken value
The observed soil profile corresponds to a set of data taken directly from a georeferenced-b -/b soil profile, described in the field, and often sampled and analyzed in the laboratory.
ObservedSoilProfile
observed soil profile
a representation of a soil profile found on a specific location which is described on the basis of observations in a trial pit or with a borehole.
For polluted sites: activity which polluted the soil and groundwater on the site. For inventories of potentially polluted sites: the activities present on the site which have a potential for polluting soil and groundwater, dependent on processes, size an management. This list is an extension of the NACE codelist of industrial activities and made to cover other types of possibly polluting activities.
other contaminating activity value
A code system denoting horizons in which the same dominant soil forming processes have been active in the same way. This code summarizes many observations of the soil description and gives an impression about the genetic processes that have formed the soil under observation.
OtherHorizonNotationType
other horizon notation type
classification of a horizon according to a specific classification system.
A classification of a soil horizon according to a specific classification system.
Other Horizon Notation Type
OtherSoilNameType
other soil name type
an identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.
Other Soil Name Type
Mineral part of the soil, fractioned on the basis of size (diameter), limits of the particles. It is the fine earth fraction. That is, the portion of the soil that passes through a 2 mm diameter sieve opening. The grain (or particle) size distribution characterizes the soil mineral material, based on the share of each equivalent diameter class of the individual particles. SOURCE1 NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil survey laboratory information manual, Soil survey investigation report n.45 version 1.0 May 1995 pag. 11 SOURCE2 GLOSSARY OF SOIL SCIENCE TERMS
ParticleSizeFractionType
particle size fraction type
share of the soil that is composed of mineral soil particles of the size within the size range specified.
Profile element is the general term for both horizons and layers.
ProfileElement
profile element
An abstract spatial object type grouping soil layers and / or horizons for functional/operational aims.
Properties that can be observed to characterize the profile element.
Profile Element Parameter Name
RangeType
A range value defined by an upper limit and a lower limit.
Value indicating the upper and lower limits of the counting, estimation or calculation of occurrences.
risk assessment stage value
Entities exposed to pollutants at the site.
risk receptor value
Type of exposure route for risk receptors
risk type value
The soils present in the soil body are characterized by one or more derived soil profiles that are found together in the area specified by the 'geometry' attribute of the SoilBody. NOTE 1 If several derived soil profiles are used to describe the soil body, the spatial distribution of the soil they describe within the soil body is not defined, but their presence is indicated by a range percentage of area. The underlying reason behind the fact of not delineating the different soils within a soil body is the target scale of the map or spatial dataset. This means that geographical accuracy and preciseness of soil characterization depend on and vary with the target scale, i.e. the soil body can be delineated differently among scales. NOTE 2 The concept of soil body is a correlate of the concept soil mapping unit, and the soils of a soilbody might form e.g. a soil association, a soil complex, etc.
SoilBody
soil body
Part of the soil cover that is delineated and that is homogeneous with regard to certain soil properties and/or spatial patterns.
Indicates restrictions on the site as a consequence of the current situation.
soil contamination specialised zone type code
NOTE Soil thematic maps can be derived directly from the involved soil database (organic matter content, pH, texture, etc.) or they can be derived by using pedotransfer functions or pedotransfer rules (e.g. plant available water in the rooting depth). Derivation can be simple extraction from a single data field, or a complex combination of different kind of data and application of e.g. mathematical or expert knowledge-based procedures.
SoilDerivedObject
soil derived object
A spatial object type for representing spatial objects with soil-related property derived from one or more soil and possibly other non soil properties.
Soil-related properties that can be derived from soil and other data.
Soil Derived Object Parameter Name
SOURCE ISO/WD 28258, modified NOTE Horizons may be part of a layer.
SoilHorizon
soil horizon
Domain of a soil with a certain vertical extension, more or less parallel to the surface and homogeneous for most morphological and analytical characteristics, developed in a parent material layer through pedogenic processes or made up of in-situ sedimented organic residues of up-growing plants (peat).
A code list of possible values indicating the reasons for conducting a survey.
Soil Investigation Purpose
NOTE1 Different kinds of layer concepts are covered by this definition. EXAMPLE 1 Geogenic layers: These are domains, resulting from e.g. sedimentation (as non-pedogenic) processes, that display an unconformity to possibly over- or underlying adjacent domains. EXAMPLE 2 Topsoil and Subsoil: These can be domains that group different soil horizon types (e.g. A vs. B horizons), or a special case of fixed depths with only two depth ranges (e.g. 0-15 cm: topsoil and, 15-75 cm: subsoil). EXAMPLE 3 Depth intervals: They are often used in soil monitoring, sampling of contaminated sites and in modelling and include: (i) depth increments (also called fixed depths) that are often used for sampling, e.g. 0-30cm, 30-60cm, and so on, (ii) a single depth range in which a soil sample ('specimen') is taken and for which the analytical result is valid, and (iii) soil slicing, that is, profile segmentation according to a specified vector, for instance, either regularly spaced intervals (1cm), or a user-defined vector of segment boundaries (i.e. 0-10, 10-25, 25-50, 50-100). Slicing is used in modelling to generate continuous depth functions for soil properties. EXAMPLE 4: In the framework of soils deeply modified by human activity, artificial layers may be due to different kinds of deposits (concrete, bricks, hellip). SOURCE WD ISO28258, modified
Soil layer
SoilLayer
domain of a soil with a certain vertical extension developed through non-pedogenic processes, displaying a change in structure and/or composition to possibly over- or underlying adjacent domains, or a grouping of soil horizons or other sub-domains with a special purpose.
NOTE 1: For observed soil profiles, a spot location has to be defined. It is the place on which the observation is made. The profile is an observation made on the plot. NOTE 2: All types of plots only provide locality, but no soil information itself. EXAMPLE A borehole is the location where you gather the information to abstract a profile information from. SOURCE GS Soil
SoilPlot
soil plot
spot where a specific soil investigation is carried out.
A code list of terms specifying on what kind of plot the observation of the soil is made.
Soil Plot Type
NOTE The soil profile is abstracted from observations in a trial pit or a boring, or derived from expert knowledge using other soil profiles.
SoilProfile
soil profile
description of the soil that is characterized by a vertical succession of profile elements.
Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil profile.
Soil Profile Parameter Name
Site provides the object to describe: a.) the surroundings of the plot and/or b.) the larger piece of land that is directly linked to and described by all soil investigations on its one or more spots (SoilPlots). It thus provides the object to which soil data of different kind (or the same kind, but at different points in time, e.g. in soil monitoring) obtained on different plots is related as if it would have been collected at the very same place. This allows for: 1. combination of data that cannot be obtained on the very same place EXAMPLE: a soil pit and investigations on earthworm abundance cannot be done in the same place, but possibly some metres apart from each other. Nonetheless shall the results of both investigations be combined to inform about the soil state. or 2. comparison of soil condition after some time has elapsed. EXAMPLE: Organic carbon stock has been investigated using data from two monitoring periods that had to be conducted on spatially slightly separated places because the sampling is destructive. Nonetheless are the results of both periods regarded as giving an idea how organic carbon stock has changed over the years at the same place. The site is also the object to state the date and time information on validity, etc. The soil site might have delineation, but can be located with a centre or reference point location only. Delineated soil sites - possibly in the form of cadastral parcels - are especially used in the inventory of contaminated areas. NOTE Any plot can be linked to one specific site only, but several plots to one site. SOURCE GS Soil, modified
SoilSite
soil site
area within a larger survey, study or monitored area, where a specific soil investigation is carried out.
Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil site.
Soil Site Parameter Name
SoilThemeCoverage
soil theme coverage
a spatial object type that holds values for a property based on one or more soil and possibly non soil parameters within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain.
This coverage can only exist in relation to a base coverage SoilThemeCoverage, it has the same domain and spatial extent as the base coverage. And it gives extra information on the values of the base coverages SOURCE Adapted from "Coverage" [ISO 19123:2005]. EXAMPLE coverage indicating the confidence level of the pH values reported in the associated SoilThemeCoverage.
SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage
soil theme descriptive coverage
a spatial object type that is associated to the soil theme coverage and holds additional information on values of a property of the soil theme coverage.
this datatype exists of a name and if needed a unit of measurement. EXAMPLE confidence level for each value in the SoilThemeCoverage (pH in the topsoil)
SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType
soil theme descriptive parameter type
data type providing a descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage.
SoilThemeParameterType
soil theme parameter type
A soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by this coverage. It is composed of a parameter name coming from a codelist SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue and a Unit of Measure used for expressing that parameter.
WRB qualifier group type
WRBQualifierGroupType
A data type to define the group of a qualifier and its possible specifier(s), its place and position with regard to the World Reference Base (WRB) Reference Soil Group (RSG) it belongs to according to -i World reference base for soil resources 2006-/i , -i first update 2007-/i , World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
A code list of values indicating the placement of the Qualifier with regard to the WRB reference soil group (RSG). The placement can be in front of the RSG i.e. 'prefix' or it can be behind the RSG i.e. 'suffix'.
WRB Qualifier Place
A code list of possible qualifiers of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources.
WRB Qualifiers
A code list of possible reference soil groups (i.e. first level of classification of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources).
WRB Reference Soil Group (RSG)
NOTE The structure of the WRBSoilNameType was based on the -i World reference base for soil resources 2006-/i , -i first update 2007-/i , World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007. EXAMPLE Lixic Vertic Ferralsol (Ferric, Rhodic), WRB 2006, update 2007.
WRB soil name type
WRBSoilNameType
an identification of the soil profile according to the profile to according to “World Reference Base for Soil Resources 2006, first update 2007”, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103. FAO, Rome.
WRB Specifiers
This feature type is designed for the general use case where the land:sea boundary is required to support general discovery and viewing of datasets. It is not designed to infer any political boundaries. The purpose is to provide a consistent overview of European marine extent and for this reason a single tidal extent is selected. This is consistent with IHO-57 definitions
Coastline
A special case of a shoreline defined as the shoreline at Mean High Water (MHW). Where there is not significant variation in water level, Mean Sea Level (MSL) can be used as a substitute for MHW.
The part of the marine environment that is exposed (not covered in water) during a normal tidal cycle.
InterTidalArea
Intertidal Area
The part of the marine environment that is exposed (not covered in water) during a normal tidal cycle. defined as the difference between any high and any low water level.
Typically used for management and reporting of the marine environment or marine environmental classification.
Marine Circulation Zone
MarineCirculationZone
A sea area defined by its physical and chemical circulation patterns.
A representation of any physical or chemical phenomenon related to the SeaArea. MarineContour should be derived from an OceanGeographicFeature of the same phenomenon. The source observations used to derive this feature may be linked to via the sourceObservations association. MarineContour is an abstraction of the ‘real world’ to provide an overview of the expected conditions of a SeaArea. Examples would include salinity contours, depth contours, significant wave height.
Marine Contour
MarineContour
A set of isolines representing the value of some phenomenon at a particular time.
The expected 2D geometric extent of a SeaArea for a particular tidal state.
Marine Extent
MarineExtent
The extent of a sea area for a given tidal state
A Marine Contour representing a particular value of some phenomenon. The geometry of the contour is a GM_Multicurve, i.e. may be formulated from several curves, all representing the same value e.g. 15 degrees celsius.
Marine Isoline
MarineIsoline
An isoline representing a particular value of some marine physical or chemical phenomenon such as temperature, salinity or wave height.
Examples of surface layers identified in the reference material include oil, algal blooms and ice. Examples of seabed layer identified in the reference material include sediment type and presence or absence of vegetation. As these phenomena have a dynamic characteristic, the extent they describe (GM_Surface) has a validity period. A marineLayer may not be associated with a particular SeaArea. A SeaArea may have multiple MarineLayers and MarineLayers can overlap each other.
Marine Layer
MarineLayer
A Marine Layer describes any layer that may cover any part of a sea surface or sea bottom.
Parameter Value Pair
ParameterValuePair
A parameter value pair contains a value of some observed property. e.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature.
An area of sea, bounded by land and adjacent sea regions. May contain smaller scale sea regions. Has common large scale circulation patterns, in part defined by its land boundaries. High Water is taken to be mean high water. Applies to common names areas of sea, e.g. North Sea, Agean Sea etc. (Source: IHO S23 SeaRegion)
Sea
Extent of sea at High Water (meanHighWater).
A SeaArea is a type of HydroObject as described in the Annex1 theme Hydrography. It has geometry described by one or more GM_MultiSurfaces. Multiple geometries are allowed to enable a SeaArea to be described according to different tidal states. Typically however, specialisations of SeaArea will restrict the geometry to a particular tidal state or set of tidal states. SeaAreas include named seas such as ‘Baltic Sea’ and also un-named areas of sea that have particular chemical and physical characteristics. SeaAreas are 2D objects and carry no explicit information about the depth of the sea, this is specified in the INSPIRE Elevation Theme.
Sea Area
SeaArea
An area of sea defined according to its physical and chemical characteristics. It may have multiple geometries (extent) to represent different tidal states.
Classification type of the SeaArea, e.g. estuary, openOcean.
Sea Area Type Classification
This describes a sea region according to the characteristics of the sea bed rather than characteristics of the water column in general. It does not include the subsea geology and is analogous to the concept of LandCover (INSPIRE Annex III).
Sea Bed Area
SeaBedArea
An area of the sea bed with some identified type of cover. e.g. an area of vegetation or sediment type.
Sea Bed Cover
This describes a sea region according to the characteristics of the sea surface rather than characteristics of the water column in general. It is analogous to the concept of LandCover (INSPIRE Annex III).
Sea Surface Area
SeaSurfaceArea
An area of the sea surface with some type of cover e.g. an area of sea ice.
Types of sea surface layers found on sea surfaces.
Sea Surface Classification
Where it is possible to provide attributes about shore stability (eroding, stable etc) and/or shore type (sand, rock, harbour etc). Then the Shore Segment should be used in place of the GML LineString element to describe curve segments.
Shore Segment
ShoreSegment
A Shore Segment is a section of shore line.
Types of the stability of shore segments.
Shore Stability
Shore Type Classification
Shoreline
Any Boundary between a Sea Area and land.
SOURCE [INSPIRE Directive:2007]. EXAMPLE grid cell, point, line, polygon. NOTE Spatial features of any INSPIRE application schema can be considered as a statistical unit, because all can be used as spatial reference. This class is provided to represent features that are used only to disseminate statistical information and that are not included in another INSPIRE application schema.
Statistical unit
StatisticalUnit
Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information.
GridPosition
A grid cell position within a grid.
Such grid is associated with an upper grid, that has a bigger resolution, and a lower grid that has a lower resolution. Some statistical grids are organised into a hierarchy of grids with different resolutions. The cells composing two linked grids have to satisfy some topological constraints: each cell of the upper grid should be the aggregation of cells of the lower grid. EXAMPLE The hierarchical structure is a quadtree if the grids are composed of quadrilateral cells and each cell is composed of less than four cells of the lower level.
Statistical grid
StatisticalGrid
A grid composed of statistical cells.
A statistical grid cell is associated with: - the unique statistical grid cell of its upper level (if any) it is covered by, - the statistical grid cells of its lower level (if any) it covers. NB Statistical grid cells are squares. EXAMPLE In a quadtree structure, some cells are associated with the four cells they are decomposed into.
Statistical grid cell
StatisticalGridCell
Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information that is represented as a grid cell.
Statistical grid resolution
StatisticalGridResolution
A statistical unit resolution value.
The resolution can be a distance or an angle.
Such object can be composed of other area statistical unit. EXAMPLE A country area, an administrative unit, a NUTS region.
Area statistical unit
AreaStatisticalUnit
Vector statistical unit with a surfacic reference geometry.
Evolution
Representation of vector statistical unit evolution.
GeometryDescriptor
A descriptor for vector statistical unit geometry.
EXAMPLE A NUTS regions coverage.
Statistical tesselation
StatisticalTessellation
A tesselation composed of area statistical units.
Vector statistical unit
VectorStatisticalUnit
Statistical unit represented as a vector geometry (point, line or surface).
Vector statistical units can have several representations depending on the context they are used for. It is adviced to produce at least one reference geometry. EXAMPLE1: A vector statistical units may be represented both by an area and a point geometry. Such point can be the center of gravity or a label location. EXAMPLE2: For mapping, different generalised representations of vector statistical units are required. These geometries depend on the visualisation scale.
Vector statistical unit geometry
VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry
A geometrical representation for vector statistical units.
Evolution Type
Geometry Type
NOTE NUTS regions subdivide each Member State into a whole number of territorial units for statistic at NUTS1 level. Each of these is then subdivided into regions at NUTS2 level and these in turn into regions at NUTS3 level.
NUTSRegion
Territorial unit for statistics defined in the framework of the Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE An area spatial object which is used to represent the physical limits of all the facilities which form part of an inland aerodrome.
AerodromeArea
A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft and/or helicopters.
AerodromeCategory
Aerodrome category concerning the scope and importance of the air traffic services offered from and to it.
Aerodrome possible categories concerning the scope and importance of the air traffic services offered from and to it.
Aerodrome Category
AerodromeNode
Node located at the aerodrome reference point of an airport/heliport, which is used to represent it in a simplified way. DEFINITION Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP): The designated geographical location of an aerodrome, located near the initial or planned geometric centre of the aerodrome and normally remaining where originally established [AIXM3.3]. DEFINITION Airport/heliport: A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft/helicopters [AIXM5.0].
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. EXAMPLE Aerodrome only, combined aerodrome/heliport or simple landing site.
AerodromeType
A code specifying the type of aerodrome.
A code specifying whether a particular entity occurrence is an Aerodrome or a Heliport.
Aerodrome Type
AirLink
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of the air network between two points in the network.
NOTE 1 The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the air link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the air network, which could be characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties. NOTE 2 This collection of air links is equivalent to RoutePortion feature in AIXM5.0. RoutePortion: A group of two or more consecutive segments of the same route, which have the usage and/or the same flight restrictions [AIXM5.0].
AirLinkSequence
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of air links, which represents a continuous path in the air network without any branches.
AirNode
A node which occurs in a air network.
SOURCE [Route - AIXM5.0]. NOTE A collection of air link sequences and or individual air links that are characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and /or properties, which perform a Route.
AirRoute
A specified route designed for channelling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services, from the end of the take-off and initial climb phase to the commencement of the approach and landing phase.
SOURCE [AirRouteSegment - AIXM5.0]. NOTE The presence of air nodes (normally defining Significant Points) is not mandated.
AirRouteLink
A portion of a route to be flown usually without an intermediate stop, as defined by two consecutive significant points.
The type of the route from the navigation point of view.
Air Route Link Class
The route classification as ATS route or North Atlantic Tracks.
Air Route Type
The use restrictions for an air network object.
Air Use Restriction
SOURCE [AirspaceVolume - AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 Definition of Airspace: A defined three dimensional region of space relevant to air traffic [AIXM5.0]. NOTE 2 Airspace regions are managed by air traffic control systems to provide a safe IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) navigation for air traffic services and aircrafts.
AirspaceArea
A defined volume in the air, described as horizontal projection with vertical limits.
SOURCE [Apron - AIXM5.0].
ApronArea
A defined area, on a land aerodrome/heliport, intended to accommodate aircraft/helicopters for purposes of loading and unloading passengers, mail or cargo, and for fuelling, parking or maintenance.
ConditionOfAirFacility
State of an air transport network element with regards to its completion and use.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE Examples of Designated points are compulsory and non-compulsory reporting points.
DesignatedPoint
A geographical location not marked by the site of a radio navigation aid, used in defining an ATS route, the flight path of an aircraft or for other navigation or ATS purposes.
ElementLength
ElementWidth
The physical width of the element.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE This might be different from the elevation of the Aerodrome Reference Point.
FieldElevation
The aerodrome elevation as the vertical distance between the highest point of the landing area of an aerodrome and mean sea level.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 Acronym: IAP. NOTE 2 It corresponds to the final approach and arrival during the landing phase. NOTE 3 A specific runway of an airport/heliport usually has more than one IAP, depending on the landing direction on it.
InstrumentApproachProcedure
A series of predetermined manoeuvres by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles from the initial approach fix, or where applicable, from the beginning of a defined arrival route to a point from which a landing can be completed and thereafter, if a landing is not completed, to a position at which holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply.
NOTE When applied to an AirRouteLink it corresponds to the Lowest Safe Altitude, which is defined in order to provide safety for navigation.
LowerAltitudeLimit
Altitude that defines the lower limit of an air transport network object.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 The Navaid Equipment share business rules like paired frequencies [AIXM5.0].
Navaid
One or more Navaid Equipments providing navigation services. DEFINITION Navaid equipment: A physical navaid equipment like VOR, DME, localizer, TACAN or etc.
Navaid Type
Point Role
SOURCE [Procedure - AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 A defined airway connector designed for channelling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services during the take-off or landing phase, which links an airport/heliport to a significant point, usually connected to one or more air routes. NOTE 2 When a airport/heliport is not connected with a standardized airway connector to the rest of the air network, this object can be used as a fictitious connector between the airport/heliport and a significant point on one or more ATS routes - for example for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flights. NOTE 3 Nevertheless, three main types of standardized Procedures are usually defined for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights: - Standard Instrument Departure (SID), corresponding to the take-off phase. - Standard Instrument Arrival (STAR), corresponding to the initial approach during the landing phase. - Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP), corresponding to the final approach and arrival during the landing phase.
ProcedureLink
A series of predetermined manoeuvres with specified protection from obstacles.
SOURCE [Runway - AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 This includes the concept of Final Approach and Take-Off Area (FATO) for helicopters [Runway - AIXM5.0]. NOTE 2 The runway strip is a defined area including the runway and stopway, if provided, intended : a) to reduce the risk of damage to aircraft running off a runway; and b) to protect aircraft flying over it during take-off or landing operations [ICAO].
RunwayArea
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome/heliport prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 The role of the point along the runway direction centreline is indicated within the pointRole attribute. NOTE 2 Runway centreline points are used to connect the Procedure Links that connect an airport/heliport to the rest of the air network. EXAMPLE A typical example is the runway threshold [AIXM5.0].
RunwayCentrelinePoint
An operationally significant position on the center line of a runway direction.
A code that makes a distinction between runways for airplanes and FATO for helicopters.
Runway Type
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 Acronym: STAR. NOTE 2 It corresponds to the initial approach during the landing phase. Each airport/heliport could have various STAR linking significant points (usually connected to air routes) to the points designated to start the landing on a specific runway.
StandardInstrumentArrival
A designated instrument flight rule (IFR) arrival route linking a significant point, normally on an ATS route, with a point from which a published instrument approach procedure can be commenced.
SOURCE [AIXM5.0]. NOTE 1 Acronym: SID. NOTE 2 It corresponds to the take-off phase. Each airport/heliport could have various SID linking the different runways to one or various significant points, usually connected to air routes.
StandardInstrumentDeparture
A designated instrument flight rule (IFR) departure route linking the aerodrome or a specific runway of the aerodrome with a specified significant point, normally on a designated ATS route, at which the en-route phase of a flight commences.
SurfaceComposition
The composition of an aerodrome/heliport related surface.
A code indicating the composition of a surface.
Surface Composition
SOURCE [Taxiway - AIXM5.0]. NOTE This includes aircraft/helicopter stand taxilines, apron taxiways, rapid exit taxiways, air taxiways etc.
TaxiwayArea
A defined path at an aerodrome/heliport established for the taxiing of aircraft/helicopters and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another.
TouchDownLiftOff
A load bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift-off.
UpperAltitudeLimit
Altitude that defines the upper limit of an air transport network object.
UseRestriction
The restrictions to the use of an air network object.
NOTE Cableway transport is a form of transport based on a cable suspended normally from a set of consecutive towers.
CablewayLink
Linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a cable network between two points in a cableway transport network.
CablewayLinkSequence
An ordered collection of cableway links that are characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.
CablewayLinkSet
A collection of cableway link sequences and or individual cableway links that has a specific function or significance in a cable transport network.
CablewayNode
A point spatial object that is used to represent connectivity between two consecutive cableway links.
DesignSpeed
The possible functions of a railway node within the railway network.
Form Of Railway Node
MinMaxTrackValue
Values to indicate whether number of tracks are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number.
NominalTrackGauge
The nominal distance between the two outer rails (gauge) of a railway track.
This is dependent on the resolution of the data.
NumberOfTracks
The number of tracks for a railway stretch.
RailwayArea
Surface occupied by a railway track, including ballast.
RailwayElectrification
Indication whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it.
EXAMPLE Railway lines characterized by a specific identification code, used by railroad companies or tourist railways, identified by a specific name.
RailwayLine
A collection of railway link sequences and or individual railway links that are characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.
NOTE Railway links can be used to represent stretches of railway with one or multiple tracks.
RailwayLink
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a railway network between two points in the network.
RailwayLinkSequence
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of railway links, which represents a continuous path in a railway network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the railway link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the railway network, characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.
RailwayNode
A point spatial object which represents a significant point along the railway network or defines an intersection of railway tracks used to describe its connectivity.
RailwayStationArea
An area spatial object which is used to represent the topographical limits of the facilities of a railway station (buildings, railway yards, installations and equipment) devoted to carry out railway station operations.
RailwayStationCode
The unique code assigned to a railway station.
RailwayStationNode
A railway node which represents the location of a railway station along the railway network.
RailwayType
The type of railway transport the line is designed for.
The possible types of railway transport.
Railway Type
RailwayUse
Railway Use
RailwayYardArea
An area spatial object which is used to represent the topographical limits of a railway yard. DEFINITION Railway yard: An area crossed by a number of parallel railway tracks (usually more than two) interconnected between them, which are used to stop trains in order to load / unload freight without interrupting the traffic of a main railway line.
RailwayYardNode
A railway node which occurs within a railway yard area. DEFINTION Railway yard: An area crossed by a number of parallel railway tracks (usually more than two) interconnected between them, which are used to stop trains in order to load / unload freight without interrupting the traffic of a main railway line.
TrackGaugeCategoryValue
The possible categories of railways concerning its nominal track gauge.
Speed limit restriction depending on the area.
Area Condition
EXAMPLE E40.
ERoad
A collection of road link sequences and or individual road links that represents a route that is part of the international E-road network, characterized by its European route number.
Form Of Road Node
SOURCE Based on [EuroRoadS].
FormOfWay
A classification based on the physical properties of the Road Link.
Classification based on the physical properties of the road link.
Form Of Way
SOURCE Adapted from [GDF, EuroRoadS].
FunctionalRoadClass
A classification based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network.
FunctionalRoadClassValue
Values for the functional road classification. This classification is based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network.
MinMaxLaneValue
Values to indicate whether number of lanes are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number.
SOURCE Adapated from [Euroroads].
NumberOfLanes
The number of lanes of a road element.
EXAMPLE Examples are roads characterized by a specific identification code, used by road management authorities or tourist routes, identified by a specific name.
Road
A collection of road link sequences and/or individual road links that are characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.
EAXMPLE Pedestrian areas.
RoadArea
Surface which extends to the limits of a road, including vehicular areas and other parts of it.
RoadLink
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a road network between two points in the network. Road links can represent paths, bicycle roads, single carriageways, multiple carriageway roads and even fictitious trajectories across traffic squares.
RoadLinkSequence
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of road links, which represents a continuous path in a road network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the road link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the road network, characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.
RoadName
Name of a road, as assigned by the responsible authority.
RoadNode
A point spatial object that is used to either represent connectivity between two road links or to represent a significant spatial object such as a services station or roundabout.
Indication to which part of a road the value of a measurement applies.
Road Part
EXAMPLES Gas station, rest area, toll area.
RoadServiceArea
Surface annexed to a road and devoted to offer particular services for it.
RoadServiceType
Description of the type of road service area and the available facilities.
Road Service Type
SOURCE [GDF3, Euroroads].
RoadSurfaceCategory
Specification of the state of the surface of the associated Road Element. Indicates whether a road is paved or unpaved.
Values to indicate whether a road is paved or not paved.
Road Surface Category
RoadWidth
The width of the road, measured as an average value.
Possible service facilities available at a road service area.
Service Facility
SpeedLimit
Limit for the speed of a vehicle on a road..
SpeedLimitMinMaxValue
Possible values to indicate the nature of a speed limit.
Speed Limit Source
VehicleTrafficArea
Surface that represents the part of a road which is used for the normal traffic of vehicles.
Vehicle Type
Values to indicate weather conditions that affect speed limits.
Weather Condition
SOURCE [S-32 - IHO International Hydrographic Dictionary].
Beacon
A prominent specially constructed object forming a conspicuous mark as a fixed aid to navigation, or for use in hydrographic survey.
SOURCE [S-32 - IHO International Hydrographic Dictionary] NOTE Navigational buoys may be classified according to: (a) their shape, appearance, or construction, such as barrel, can, cask, conical, cylindrical, dan, keg, nun, pillar, spar, spherical, or topmark buoy; (b) their colour, such as black, chequered, green, red buoy; (c) their location, such as bifurcation, fairway, junction, mid-channel, middle-ground, or turning buoy; (d) the various kinds of hazards or dangers to navigation which they mark, such as bar, isolated danger, fish trap, obstruction, spoil ground, telegraph or wreck buoy; (e) their particular purpose or use, such as anchor, anchorage, compass adjustment, dredging, farewell (or landfall), marker, quarantine, station (or watch), or warping buoy. [S-32 - IHO International Hydrographic Dictionary].
Buoy
A floating object moored to the bottom in a particular (charted) place, as an aid to navigation or for other specific purposes.
CEMTClassValue
Inland waterway classification according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) Resolution No.92/2.
ConditionOfWaterFacility
State of a water transport network element with regards to its completion and use.
SOURCE [International Hydrographic Dictionary]. NOTE That part of a river, harbour and so on, where the main navigable channel for vessels of larger size lies. It is also the usual course followed by vessels entering or leaving harbours, called 'ship channel' [IHO Hidrographic Registry].
FairwayArea
The main travelled part of a waterway.
FerryCrossing
A special waterway aimed at supporting the transport of passengers, vehicles or other cargo/freight across a water body, and which is normally used as a connection linking two or more nodes of a land based transport network.
FerryUse
The type of transport carried out by a ferry crossing.
Types of transport carried out by a ferry.
Ferry Use
Function of a Waterway Node in the water transport network.
Form Of Waterway Node
EXAMPLE The inland waterways classified by the CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport).
InlandWaterway
Waterway which is defined at inland continental waters.
MarineWaterway
Waterway which is defined at sea waters.
PortArea
An area spatial object which is used to represent the physical limits of all the facilities which constitute the terrestrial zone of a sea or inland port.
NOTE It is used to connect the port with the rest of the water transport network, by means of the different waterway links which arrive to / depart from it.
PortNode
A point spatial object which is used to represent a sea or inland port in a simplified way, aproximately located at the bank of the waterbody where the port is placed.
RestrictionForWaterVehicles
Restriction on vehicles on a water transport element.
SOURCE [S-32 - IHO International Hydrographic Dictionary] NOTE 1 Acronym: TSS. NOTE 2 TSSs constitute main components of maritime routing measures for hydrographic transport.
TrafficSeparationScheme
A scheme which aims at reducing the risk of collision in congested and/or converging areas by separating traffic moving in opposite, or nearly opposite, directions.
TrafficSeparationSchemeArea
An area spatial object forming part of a traffic separation scheme.
SOURCE [IHO Hydrographic Registry].
TrafficSeparationSchemeCrossing
A defined area where traffic lanes cross.
SOURCE [IMO Ships Routeing, 6th Edition], [IHO Hydrographic Registry].
TrafficSeparationSchemeLane
An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic flow is established.
TrafficSeparationSchemeRoundabout
A traffic separation scheme in which traffic moves in a counter-clockwise direction around a specified point or zone.
TrafficSeparationSchemeSeparator
A zone separating the lanes in which ships are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of ships proceeding in the same direction.
NOTE The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the water link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes a element of the water network, which is a navigable path within a water body (oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, channels or canals) and could be characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.
WaterLinkSequence
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of waterway and/or watercourse links (as necessary), which represents a continuous path in the water network without any branches.
NOTE It is also used to represent a significant feature in the network, such as a port.
WaterNode
A point spatial object which is used to represent the connectivity between two different waterway links, or between a waterway link and a watercourse link, in the water transport network.
WaterTrafficFlowDirection
Indicates the direction of the flow of water transport traffic in relation to the direction of the water transport link vector.
Waterway
A collection of water link sequences and or individual waterway and/or watercourse links (as necessary) that are characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties, which perform a navigable route within a water body (oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, channels or canals).
NOTE Water Transport Networks will use the WatercourseLink class - provided by the INSPIRE Hydrography Data Specification - wherever possible.
WaterwayLink
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry or connectivity of the water transport network between two consecutive waterway or watercourse nodes. It represents a linear section across a body of water which is used for shipping.
WaterwayNode
AccessRestriction
A restriction on the access to a transport element.
Types of access restrictions for a transport element.
Access Restriction
The possible types of cableway transport.
Cableway Type
ConditionOfFacility
State of a transport network element with regards to its completion and use.
MaintenanceAuthority
The authority responsible for maintenance of the transport element.
EXAMPLE Examples of routes along which marker posts can be found are roads, railway lines and navigable waterways.
MarkerPost
Reference marker placed along a route in a transport network, mostly at regular intervals, indicating the distance from the beginning of the route, or some other reference point, to the point where the marker is located.
OwnerAuthority
The authority owning the transport element.
RestrictionForVehicles
Restriction on vehicles on a transport element.
Possible restrictions on vehicles that can access a transport element.
Restriction Type
TrafficFlowDirection
Indicates the direction of the flow of traffic in relation to the direction of the transport link vector.
TransportArea
Surface that represents the spatial extent of an element of a transport network.
TransportLink
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a transport network between two points in the network.
TransportLinkSequence
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of transport links, which represents a continuous path in the transport network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the transport link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the transport network, characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.
TransportLinkSet
A collection of transport link sequences and or individual transport links that has a specific function or significance in a transport network.
NOTE Road, rail, water and air transport are always considered separate transport modes. Even within these four categories, multiple modes of transport can be defined, based on infrastructure, vehicle types, propulsion system, operation and/or other defining characteristics. EXAMPLE All road transport can be considered one mode of transport for some applications. For other applications, it might be necessary to distinguish between different public road transport networks. Within water transport, marine and inland water transport can be considered to be separate modes of transport for some applications, as they use different types of ships.
TransportNetwork
Collection of network elements that belong to a single mode of transport.
Nodes are found at either end of the TransportLink.
TransportNode
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity.
TransportPoint
A point spatial object - which is not a node - that represents the position of an element of a transport network.
TransportTypeValue
Possible types on transport networks.
VerticalPosition
Vertical level relative to other transport network elements.
Appurtenance Type
SOURCE [EuroRegionalMap]. NOTE Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex III theme 'Utility and governmental services' due to its role in water supply/waste management/etc., which are mentioned in the definition 2007/2/EC Ann III. 6.
PumpingStation
A facility to move solids, liquids or gases by means of pressure or suction.
Domain-specific classification of appurtenances.
Specific Appurtenance Type
Warning Type
AreaOfResponsibilityType
area of responsibility type
Set of types for the description of spatial responsibility.
The accordant sites are commonly presented in governmental and municipal portals and map systems as "point of interest"-data, and may be point-based locations of a variety of categories of municipal and governmental services and social infrastructure. The spatial object type itself is generic in terms of the modelling approach, that the concrete type of a GovernmentalService is determined by the value of the attribute serviceType.
GovernmentalService
governmental service
Administrative and social governmental services such as public administrations, civil protection sites, schools and hospitals provided by Public Administrative Bodies or by private institutions as far as they are covered by the scope of the INSPIRE directive. This scope is mapped to the values of the corresponding code list serviceType Value.
ServiceLocationType
service location type
Set of types of references to locate a service.
The "appurtenanceType" attribute uses the "AppurtenanceTypeValue" codelist for its values. But this is an empty codelist that needs to be extended by a concrete codelist of appurtenance types for each utility network type. So e.g. for the electricity network, the "ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue" codelist should be used.
Appurtenance
appurtenance
An appurtenance is a node object that is described by its type (via the attribute "appurtenanceType").
Cabinets represent mountable node objects that can contain smaller utility devices and cables.
Cabinet
cabinet
Simple cabinet object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.
Cable
cable
A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity or data from one location to another.
A Duct (or Conduit, or Duct-bank, or Wireway) is a linear object which belongs to the structural network. It is the outermost casing. A Duct may contain Pipe(s), Cable(s) or other Duct(s). Duct is a concrete feature class that contains information about the position and characteristics of ducts as seen from a manhole, vault, or a cross section of a trench and duct.
Duct
duct
A utility link or link sequence used to protect and guide cable and pipes via an encasing construction.
Manholes perform following functions: Provide drainage for the conduit system so that freezing water does not damage the conduit or wires. Provide a location for bending the conduit run without damaging the wires. Provide a junction for conduits coming from different directions. Provide access to the system for maintenance.
Manhole
manhole
Simple container object which may contain either single or multiple utility networks objects.
NOTE Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex III theme 'Utility and governmental services' due to its role in water supply, which is mentioned in the definition 2007/2/EC Ann III. 6.
Pipe
pipe
A tube for the conveyance of solids, liquids or gases.
A utility link or link sequence for the conveyance of solids, liquids, chemicals or gases from one location to another. A pipe can also be used as an object to encase several cables (a bundle of cables) or other (smaller) pipes.
Poles represent node objects that can support utility devices and cables.
Pole
pole
Simple pole (mast) object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.
Towers represent node objects that support reservoirs, cables or antennas.
Tower
tower
Simple tower object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.
Classification of utility delivery types.
Utility Delivery Type
-- name -- utility Link -- definition -- A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a utility network between two points in the network.
UtilityLink
-- name -- utility Link Sequence -- description -- A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of utility links, which represents a continuous path in the utility network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the utility link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter.
UtilityLinkSequence
This class also extends the LinkSet featureType, which allows Cable, Pipe and Duct classes to use either the (more complex) LinkSequence or (more simple) Link class.
UtilityLinkSet
utility linkset
An abstract utility network class which groups common properties of Cable, Pipe and Duct featureTypes.
In the real world, objects are connected to each other: an optical cable is connected to a multiplexer that in turn is connected to copper cables connecting into our homes to provide cable TV, telephony and internet access. Using GIS to support network utility management typically involves many types of features that may have connectivity to each other. Topology in GIS is generally defined as the spatial relationship between connecting or adjacent features, and is an essential prerequisite for many spatial operations such as network analysis. Utility networks can be described as NaN (Node-Arc-Node) network using two basic geometric types: points (aka nodes) and polylines (aka arcs). NaN topologies can be directed or un-directed, depending on specific type of network (i.e. water networks are directed, while telecommunications networks are not). Such topology structure provides an automated way to handle digitising and editing errors, and enable advanced spatial analyses such as adjacency, connectivity and containment. Infrastructure networks rely on Generic network model developed during Annex I. Note: Via the attribute "utilityNetworkType", that uses the "UtilityNetworkTypeValue" codelist, the type of utility network can be defined. E.g. by selecting the "sewer" value, the utility network becomes a "sewer utility network". Using the "crossTheme" value, a utility network can be created that contains e.g. ducts, which can contain pipes and cables from various utility network types.
UtilityNetwork
utility network
Collection of network elements that belong to a single type of utility network.
Classification of utility network types.
Utility Network Type
Nodes are found at both ends of the UtilityLink.
UtilityNode
utility node
Nodes are found at either end of the UtilityLink.
UtilityNodeContainer
utility node container
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity, and also may contain other spatial objects (not neccessarily belonging to the same utility network).
Classification of electricity appurtenances.
Electricity Appurtenance Type
ElectricityCable
electricity cable
A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity from one location to another.
Classification of oil, gas, chemicals appurtenances.
Oil, Gas and Chemicals Appurtenance Type
OilGasChemicalsPipe
oil, gas and chemicals pipe
A pipe used to convey oil, gas or chemicals from one location to another.
Classification of oil, gas and chemicals products.
Oil, Gas and Chemicals Product Type
Sewer Appurtenance Type
SewerPipe
sewer pipe
A sewer pipe used to convey wastewater (sewer) from one location to another.
Sewer Water Type
TelecommunicationsCable
telecommunications cable
A utility link or link sequence used to convey data signals (PSTN, radio or computer) from one location to another.
Thermal Product Type
ThermalPipe
thermal pipe
A pipe used to disseminate heating or cooling from one location to another.
Classification of thermal appurtenances.
Thermal Appurtenance Type
Water Appurtenance Type
WaterPipe
water pipe
A water pipe used to convey water from one location to another.
Classification of environmental facilities, e.g. as sites and installations.
Environmental Facility Classification
Code list containing a classification of governmental services.
Service Type
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(7)]. NOTE All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDCoastalWater
Surface water on the landward side of a line, every point of which is at a distance of one nautical mile on the seaward side from the nearest point of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending where appropriate up to the outer limit of transitional waters.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(12)]. NOTE All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDGroundWaterBody
A distinct volume of groundwater within an aquifer or aquifers.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(5)]. NOTE All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDLake
A body of standing inland surface water.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(4)]. NOTE All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDRiver
A body of inland water flowing for the most part on the surface of the land but which may flow underground for part of its course.
NOTE All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDRiverOrLake
Abstract class containing common attributes for a WFD river or lake.
SOURCE [Based on 2000/60/EC Art. 2(10)]. EXAMPLE A lake, a reservoir, a stream, river or canal, part of a stream, river or canal, a transitional water or a stretch of coastal water. NOTE 1 The surface water bodies shall be identified as falling within either one of the following surface water categories - rivers, lakes, transitional waters or coastal waters - or as artificial surface water bodies or heavily modified surface water bodies. [2000/60/EC Ann. II 1.1(ii)] NOTE 2 All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDSurfaceWaterBody
A discrete and significant element of surface water.
SOURCE [2000/60/EC Art. 2(6)]. NOTE All WFD spatial object types are regarded as candidate spatial objects in Annex III theme 'Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units' due to their primary function for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC.
WFDTransitionalWater
Bodies of surface water in the vicinity of river mouths which are partly saline in character as a result of their proximity to coastal waters but which are substantially influenced by freshwater flows.
WFDWaterBody
Abstract class representing a WFD body of surface water or body of groundwater.
An underground geological formation able to store and yield water.
A wet underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, silt, or clay) from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well.
Definitions of phenomena observed in oceanography.
BODC P01 Parameter Usage
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology and oceanography.
Climate and Forecast Standard Names
Functions performed by a responsible party, as specified in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008.
Role Code
NOTE Point representing the situation of a Control Tower belonging to an aerodrome (airport/heliport), used to manage aircraft traffic in the runways and nearest airspace to the aerodrome.
ControlTower
Aerodrome control tower [Unit.Type='TWR' - AIXM5.0].
Country code as defined in the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
Country Code
DesignationType
A data type designed to contain a designation for the Protected Site, including the designation scheme used and the value within that scheme.
Dimension Indication
DimensioningIndicationValue
Specifications about the dimensioning of the urban developments.
ElevationGridCoverage
elevation grid coverage
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.
ElevationGridCoverageAggregation
elevation grid coverage aggregation
Geometrical characteristics of the elevation grid coverage aggregation.
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology.
WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2
GeophObject models single geophysical entities that are used for spatial sampling either by means of data acquisition or data processing.
GeophObject
A generic class for geophysical objects.
SOURCE [DFDD]. NOTE Regarded as a placeholder in Annex II theme 'Land cover' due its usual inclusion in land-cover classification schemes.
GlacierSnowfield
A large mass or river of ice formed by accumulation and compaction of snow on higher ground that is moving slowly down a slope or valley form above the snowline (glacier) or a large area permanently covered by snow and/or ice (snow field and/or ice-field).
SOURCE [DFDD]. NOTE 1 It may be caused by either uncontrolled inundation (for example: flooding due to a river overflowing its banks or low-lying regions accumulating standing water following severe rainfall) or controlled inundation (for example: flooded by the regulation of the level of a reservoir). [DFDD]. NOTE 2 Inundation for irrigation purposes is excluded. NOTE 3 Regarded as a candidate spatial object in Annex III theme 'Natural risk zones' due to the relationship (by definition) with flooding.
InundatedLand
A tract periodically covered by flood water, excluding tidal waters.
Land Cover Nomenclature allows to reference nomenclatures documentation and associated code list, and to define them through an external reference or included within the data according 19144-2.
Land Cover Nomenclature
LandCoverNomenclature
Information about reference national, institutional or local Land Cover nomenclature.
NOTE This type provides a representation of the time instant/value pairs, i.e. represents a time series.
MultiTimeInstantCoverage
multi time instant coverage
coverage characterized by a finite domain consisting of time instants
A coverage is a set of attribute values (its range) associated to position within a bounded space (its domain). This coverage uses a single coverage function to associate an element from the domain with an element from its range. This definition conforms to ISO 19123. Note that coverage is a GML feature.
AbstractCoverage
AbstractCoverageRestriction
An abstraction of a curve to support the different levels of complexity. The curve can always be viewed as a geometric primitive, i.e. is continuous.
AbstractCurve
Curve segment defines a homogeneous segment of a curve. The attribute "numDerivativesAtStart" specifies the type of continuity between this curve segment and its predecessor. If this is the first curve segment in the curve, one of these values, as appropriate, is ignored. The default value of "0" means simple continuity, which is a mandatory minimum level of continuity. This level is referred to as "C 0 " in mathematical texts. A value of 1 means that the function and its first derivative are continuous at the appropriate end point: "C 1 " continuity. A value of "n" for any integer means the function and its first n derivatives are continuous: "C n " continuity. NOTE: Use of these values is only appropriate when the basic curve definition is an underdetermined system. For example, line string segments cannot support continuity above C 0 , since there is no spare control parameter to adjust the incoming angle at the end points of the segment. Spline functions on the other hand often have extra degrees of freedom on end segments that allow them to adjust the values of the derivatives to support C 1 or higher continuity.The attribute "numDerivativesAtEnd" specifies the type of continuity between this curve segment and its successor. If this is the last curve segment in the curve, one of these values, as appropriate, is ignored. The default value of "0" means simple continuity, which is a mandatory minimum level of continuity. This level is referred to as "C 0 " in mathematical texts. A value of 1 means that the function and its first derivative are continuous at the appropriate end point: "C 1 " continuity. A value of "n" for any integer means the function and its first n derivatives are continuous: "C n " continuity. NOTE: Use of these values is only appropriate when the basic curve definition is an underdetermined system. For example, line string segments cannot support continuity above C 0 , since there is no spare control parameter to adjust the incoming angle at the end points of the segment. Spline functions on the other hand often have extra degrees of freedom on end segments that allow them to adjust the values of the derivatives to support C 1 or higher continuity.The attribute "numDerivativesInterior" specifies the type of continuity that is guaranteed interior to the curve. The default value of "0" means simple continuity, which is a mandatory minimum level of continuity. This level is referred to as "C 0 " in mathematical texts. A value of 1 means that the function and its first derivative are continuous at the appropriate end point: "C 1 " continuity. A value of "n" for any integer means the function and its first n derivatives are continuous: "C n " continuity. NOTE: Use of these values is only appropriate when the basic curve definition is an underdetermined system. For example, line string segments cannot support continuity above C 0 , since there is no spare control parameter to adjust the incoming angle at the end points of the segment. Spline functions on the other hand often have extra degrees of freedom on end segments that allow them to adjust the values of the derivatives to support C 1 or higher continuity.
AbstractCurveSegment
An abstract feature provides a set of common properties, including id, metaDataProperty, name and description inherited from AbstractGMLType, plus boundedBy. A concrete feature type must derive from this type and specify additional properties in an application schema. A feature must possess an identifying attribute ('id' - 'fid' has been deprecated).
AbstractFeature
A feature collection contains zero or more features.
AbstractFeatureCollection
All complexContent GML elements are directly or indirectly derived from this abstract supertype to establish a hierarchy of GML types that may be distinguished from other XML types by their ancestry. Elements in this hierarchy may have an ID and are thus referenceable. Multiple names may be provided. These will often be distinguished by being assigned by different authorities, as indicated by the value of the codeSpace attribute. In an instance document there will usually only be one name per authority.
AbstractGML
This is the abstract root type of the geometric aggregates.
AbstractGeometricAggregate
This is the abstract root type of the geometric primitives. A geometric primitive is a geometric object that is not decomposed further into other primitives in the system. All primitives are oriented in the direction implied by the sequence of their coordinate tuples.
AbstractGeometricPrimitive
All geometry elements are derived directly or indirectly from this abstract supertype. A geometry element may have an identifying attribute ("gml:id"), a name (attribute "name") and a description (attribute "description"). It may be associated with a spatial reference system (attribute "srsName"). The following rules shall be adhered: - Every geometry type shall derive from this abstract type. - Every geometry element (i.e. an element of a geometry type) shall be directly or indirectly in the substitution group of _Geometry.In general this reference points to a CRS instance of gml:CoordinateReferenceSystemType (see coordinateReferenceSystems.xsd). For well known references it is not required that the CRS description exists at the location the URI points to (Note: These "WKCRS"-ids still have to be specified). If no srsName attribute is given, the CRS must be specified as part of the larger context this geometry element is part of, e.g. a geometric aggregate.
AbstractGeometry
An abstraction of a ring to support surface boundaries of different complexity.
AbstractRing
Encapsulates a ring to represent the surface boundary property of a surface.
AbstractRingProperty
An abstraction of a surface to support the different levels of complexity. A surface is always a continuous region of a plane.
AbstractSurface
A surface patch defines a homogenuous portion of a surface.
AbstractSurfacePatch
Value of an angle quantity recorded as a single number, with its units. Uses the MeasureType with the restriction that the unit of measure referenced by uom must be suitable for an angle, such as degrees or radians.
Angle
An Arc is an arc string with only one arc unit, i.e. three control points. An arc is an arc string consiting of a single arc, the attribute is fixed to "1".
Arc
An ArcString is a curve segment that uses three-point circular arc interpolation. The attribute "interpolation" specifies the curve interpolation mechanism used for this segment. This mechanism uses the control points and control parameters to determine the position of this curve segment. For an ArcString the interpolation is fixed as "circularArc3Points".The number of arcs in the arc string can be explicitly stated in this attribute. The number of control points in the arc string must be 2 * numArc + 1.
ArcString
Value of a spatial area quantity, with its units. Uses the MeasureType with the restriction that the unit of measure referenced by uom must be suitable for an area, such as square metres or square miles.
Area
Attribute group used to enable property elements to refer to their value remotely. It contains the “simple link” components from xlinks.xsd, with all members “optional”, and the remoteSchema attribute, which is also optional. These attributes can be attached to any element, thus allowing it to act as a pointer. The 'remoteSchema' attribute allows an element that carries link attributes to indicate that the element is declared in a remote schema rather than by the schema that constrains the current document instance.
AssociationAttributeGroup
Makes boundedBy mandatory - used to build Feature Collections
BoundedFeature
Bounding shape.
BoundingShape
A Circle is an arc whose first and last control points coincide to form a full circle. The "start" and "end" bearing are equal and shall be the bearing for the first controlPoint listed. Note: This still requires at least 3 distinct non-co-linear points to be unambiguously defined. The arc is simply extended until the first point is encountered.
Circle
Name or code with an (optional) authority. Text token. If the codeSpace attribute is present, then its value should identify a dictionary, thesaurus or authority for the term, such as the organisation who assigned the value, or the dictionary from which it is taken. A text string with an optional codeSpace attribute.
A CompositeCurve is defined by a sequence of (orientable) curves such that the each curve in the sequence terminates at the start point of the subsequent curve in the list. This element references or contains one curve in the composite curve. The curves are contiguous, the collection of curves is ordered. NOTE: This definition allows for a nested structure, i.e. a CompositeCurve may use, for example, another CompositeCurve as a curve member.
CompositeCurve
Aggregate value built from other Values using the Composite pattern. It contains zero or an arbitrary number of valueComponent elements, and zero or one valueComponents elements. It may be used for strongly coupled aggregates (vectors, tensors) or for arbitrary collections of values.
CompositeValue
Tables or arrays of tuples. May be used for text-encoding of values from a table. Actually just a string, but allows the user to indicate which characters are used as separators. The value of the 'cs' attribute is the separator for coordinate values, and the value of the 'ts' attribute gives the tuple separator (a single space by default); the default values may be changed to reflect local usage. Defaults to CSV within a tuple, space between tuples. However, any string content will be schema-valid.
Coordinates
The function or rule which defines the map from members of the domainSet to the range. More functions will be added to this list
CoverageFunction
Cubic splines are similar to line strings in that they are a sequence of segments each with its own defining function. A cubic spline uses the control points and a set of derivative parameters to define a piecewise 3rd degree polynomial interpolation. Unlike line-strings, the parameterization by arc length is not necessarily still a polynomial. The function describing the curve must be C2, that is, have a continuous 1st and 2nd derivative at all points, and pass through the controlPoints in the order given. Between the control points, the curve segment is defined by a cubic polynomial. At each control point, the polynomial changes in such a manner that the 1st and 2nd derivative vectors are the same from either side. The control parameters record must contain vectorAtStart, and vectorAtEnd which are the unit tangent vectors at controlPoint[1] and controlPoint[n] where n = controlPoint.count. Note: only the direction of the vectors is relevant, not their length. "vectorAtStart" is the unit tangent vector at the start point of the spline."vectorAtEnd" is the unit tangent vector at the end point of the spline.The attribute "interpolation" specifies the curve interpolation mechanism used for this segment. This mechanism uses the control points and control parameters to determine the position of this curve segment. For a CubicSpline the interpolation is fixed as "cubicSpline".The degree for a cubic spline is "3".
CubicSpline
Curve is a 1-dimensional primitive. Curves are continuous, connected, and have a measurable length in terms of the coordinate system. A curve is composed of one or more curve segments. Each curve segment within a curve may be defined using a different interpolation method. The curve segments are connected to one another, with the end point of each segment except the last being the start point of the next segment in the segment list. The orientation of the curve is positive. This element encapsulates the segments of the curve.
Curve
CurveInterpolationType is a list of codes that may be used to identify the interpolation mechanisms specified by an application schema.
CurveInterpolation
A property that has a curve as its value domain can either be an appropriate geometry element encapsulated in an element of this type or an XLink reference to a remote geometry element (where remote includes geometry elements located elsewhere in the same document). Either the reference or the contained element must be given, but neither both nor none.
CurveProperty
A container for an array of curve segments.
CurveSegmentArrayProperty
DataBlock
A definition, which can be included in or referenced by a dictionary. In this extended type, the inherited "description" optional element can hold the definition whenever only text is needed. The inherited "name" elements can provide one or more brief terms for which this is the definition. The inherited "metaDataProperty" elements can be used to reference or include more information about this definition. The gml:id attribute is required - it must be possible to reference this definition using this handle.
Definition
A non-abstract collection that is specialized for use as a dictionary which contains a collection of definitions. These definitions are referenced from other places, in the same and different XML documents. In this restricted type, the inherited optional "description" element can be used for a description of this dictionary. The inherited optional "name" element can be used for the name(s) of this dictionary. The inherited "metaDataProperty" elements can be used to reference or include more information about this dictionary. The inherited required gml:id attribute allows the dictionary to be referenced using this handle. An entry in this dictionary. This element follows the standard GML property model, so the value may be provided directly or by reference. Note that if the value is provided by reference, this definition does not carry a handle (gml:id) in this context, so does *not* allow external references to this specific entry in this context. When used in this way the referenced definition will usually be in a dictionary in the same XML document. The content of an entry can itself be a lower level dictionary or definition collection.
Dictionary
An entry in a dictionary of definitions. An instance of this type contains or refers to a definition object. The number of definitions contained in this dictionaryEntry is restricted to one, but a DefinitionCollection or Dictionary that contains multiple definitions may substitute if required. Specialized descendents of this dictionaryEntry might be restricted in an application schema to allow only including specified types of definitions as valid entries in a dictionary. This element in a dictionary entry contains the actual definition.
DictionaryEntry
DirectPosition instances hold the coordinates for a position within some coordinate reference system (CRS). Since DirectPositions, as data types, will often be included in larger objects (such as geometry elements) that have references to CRS, the "srsName" attribute will in general be missing, if this particular DirectPosition is included in a larger element with such a reference to a CRS. In this case, the CRS is implicitly assumed to take on the value of the containing object's CRS.In general this reference points to a CRS instance of gml:CoordinateReferenceSystemType (see coordinateReferenceSystems.xsd). For well known references it is not required that the CRS description exists at the location the URI points to (Note: These "WKCRS"-ids still have to be specified). If no srsName attribute is given, the CRS must be specified as part of the larger context this geometry element is part of, e.g. a geometric element like point, curve, etc. It is expected that the attribute will be specified at the direct position level only in rare cases.
DirectPosition
The spatiotemporal domain of a coverage. Typically * a geometry collection, * an implicit geometry (e.g. a grid), * an explicit or implicit collection of time instances or periods, or * the geometries associated with a feature collection. N.B. Temporal domains still to be implemented.
DomainSet
Envelope defines an extent using a pair of positions defining opposite corners in arbitrary dimensions.
Envelope
Container for a feature - follow gml:AssociationType pattern.
FeatureProperty
File
List of codes that identifies the file structure model for records stored in files.
FileValueModel
A geometric property can either be any geometry element encapsulated in an element of this type or an XLink reference to a remote geometry element (where remote includes geometry elements located elsewhere in the same document). Note that either the reference or the contained element must be given, but not both or none.
GeometryProperty
Implicitly defines an unrectified grid, which is a network composed of two or more sets of equally spaced parallel lines in which the members of each set intersect the members of the other sets at right angles.
Grid
Defines how values in the domain are mapped to the range set. The start point and the sequencing rule are specified here.Index position of the first grid post. If absent the startPoint is equal to the value of gridEnvelope::low from the grid definition.
GridFunction
GridLimits
The enumeration value here indicates the incrementation order to be used on the first 2 axes, i.e. "+x-y" means that the points on the first axis are to be traversed from lowest to highest and the points on the second axis are to be traversed from highest to lowest. The points on all other axes (if any) beyond the first 2 are assumed to increment from lowest to highest.
IncrementOrder
Value of a length (or distance) quantity, with its units. Uses the MeasureType with the restriction that the unit of measure referenced by uom must be suitable for a length, such as metres or feet.
Length
A LineString is a special curve that consists of a single segment with linear interpolation. It is defined by two or more coordinate tuples, with linear interpolation between them. It is backwards compatible with the LineString of GML 2, GM_LineString of ISO 19107 is implemented by LineStringSegment.
LineString
A LineStringSegment is a curve segment that is defined by two or more coordinate tuples, with linear interpolation between them. Note: LineStringSegment implements GM_LineString of ISO 19107. The attribute "interpolation" specifies the curve interpolation mechanism used for this segment. This mechanism uses the control points and control parameters to determine the position of this curve segment. For a LineStringSegment the interpolation is fixed as "linear".
LineStringSegment
A LinearRing is defined by four or more coordinate tuples, with linear interpolation between them; the first and last coordinates must be coincident.
LinearRing
Number with a scale. The value of uom (Units Of Measure) attribute is a reference to a Reference System for the amount, either a ratio or position scale.
A MultiCurve is defined by one or more Curves, referenced through curveMember elements. The members of the geometric aggregate can be specified either using the "standard" property or the array property style. It is also valid to use both the "standard" and the array property style in the same collection. NOTE: Array properties cannot reference remote geometry elements.
MultiCurve
A property that has a collection of curves as its value domain can either be an appropriate geometry element encapsulated in an element of this type or an XLink reference to a remote geometry element (where remote includes geometry elements located elsewhere in the same document). Either the reference or the contained element must be given, but neither both nor none.
MultiCurveProperty
A MultiPoint is defined by one or more Points, referenced through pointMember elements. The members of the geometric aggregate can be specified either using the "standard" property or the array property style. It is also valid to use both the "standard" and the array property style in the same collection. NOTE: Array properties cannot reference remote geometry elements.
MultiPoint
A discrete coverage type whose domain is defined by a collection of point
MultiPointCoverage
MultiPointDomain
A MultiSurface is defined by one or more Surfaces, referenced through surfaceMember elements. The members of the geometric aggregate can be specified either using the "standard" property or the array property style. It is also valid to use both the "standard" and the array property style in the same collection. NOTE: Array properties cannot reference remote geometry elements.
MultiSurface
A property that has a collection of surfaces as its value domain can either be an appropriate geometry element encapsulated in an element of this type or an XLink reference to a remote geometry element (where remote includes geometry elements located elsewhere in the same document). Either the reference or the contained element must be given, but neither both nor none.
MultiSurfaceProperty
Some common reasons for a null value: innapplicable - the object does not have a value missing - The correct value is not readily available to the sender of this data. Furthermore, a correct value may not exist. template - the value will be available later unknown - The correct value is not known to, and not computable by, the sender of this data. However, a correct value probably exists. withheld - the value is not divulged Specific communities may agree to assign more strict semantics when these terms are used in a particular context.
NullEnumeration
A Point is defined by a single coordinate tuple.
Point
A property that has a point as its value domain can either be an appropriate geometry element encapsulated in an element of this type or an XLink reference to a remote geometry element (where remote includes geometry elements located elsewhere in the same document). Either the reference or the contained element must be given, but neither both nor none.
PointProperty
A Polygon is a special surface that is defined by a single surface patch. The boundary of this patch is coplanar and the polygon uses planar interpolation in its interior. It is backwards compatible with the Polygon of GML 2, GM_Polygon of ISO 19107 is implemented by PolygonPatch.
Polygon
A PolygonPatch is a surface patch that is defined by a set of boundary curves and an underlying surface to which these curves adhere. The curves are coplanar and the polygon uses planar interpolation in its interior. Implements GM_Polygon of ISO 19107. The attribute "interpolation" specifies the interpolation mechanism used for this surface patch. Currently only planar surface patches are defined in GML 3, the attribute is fixed to "planar", i.e. the interpolation method shall return points on a single plane. The boundary of the patch shall be contained within that plane.
PolygonPatch
Metadata about the rangeSet. Definition of record structure. This is required if the rangeSet is encoded in a DataBlock. We use a gml:_Value with empty values as a map of the composite value structure.
RangeParameters
Its tuple list holds the values as space-separated tuples each of which contains comma-separated components, and the tuple structure is specified using the rangeParameters property. a reference to an external source for the data, together with a description of how that external source is structured
RangeSet
A rectified grid has an origin and vectors that define its post locations.
RectifiedGrid
RectifiedGridCoverage
RectifiedGridDomain
A pattern or base for derived types used to specify complex types corresponding to a UML aggregation association. An instance of this type serves as a pointer to a remote Object.
Reference
A Ring is used to represent a single connected component of a surface boundary. It consists of a sequence of curves connected in a cycle (an object whose boundary is empty). A Ring is structurally similar to a composite curve in that the endPoint of each curve in the sequence is the startPoint of the next curve in the Sequence. Since the sequence is circular, there is no exception to this rule. Each ring, like all boundaries, is a cycle and each ring is simple. NOTE: Even though each Ring is simple, the boundary need not be simple. The easiest case of this is where one of the interior rings of a surface is tangent to its exterior ring.This element references or contains one curve in the composite curve. The curves are contiguous, the collection of curves is ordered. NOTE: This definition allows for a nested structure, i.e. a CompositeCurve may use, for example, another CompositeCurve as a curve member.
Ring
Value of a scale factor (or ratio) that has no physical unit. Uses the MeasureType with the restriction that the unit of measure referenced by uom must be suitable for a scale factor, such as percent, permil, or parts-per-million.
Scale
SequenceRule
List of codes (adopted from ISO 19123 Annex C) that identifies the rule for traversing a grid to correspond with the sequence of members of the rangeSet.
SequenceRuleNames
A Surface is a 2-dimensional primitive and is composed of one or more surface patches. The surface patches are connected to one another. The orientation of the surface is positive ("up"). The orientation of a surface chooses an "up" direction through the choice of the upward normal, which, if the surface is not a cycle, is the side of the surface from which the exterior boundary appears counterclockwise. Reversal of the surface orientation reverses the curve orientation of each boundary component, and interchanges the conceptual "up" and "down" direction of the surface. If the surface is the boundary of a solid, the "up" direction is usually outward. For closed surfaces, which have no boundary, the up direction is that of the surface patches, which must be consistent with one another. Its included surface patches describe the interior structure of the Surface. This element encapsulates the patches of the surface.
Surface
SurfaceInterpolationType is a list of codes that may be used to identify the interpolation mechanisms specified by an application schema.
SurfaceInterpolation
A container for an array of surface patches.
SurfacePatchArrayProperty
A property that has a surface as its value domain can either be an appropriate geometry element encapsulated in an element of this type or an XLink reference to a remote geometry element (where remote includes geometry elements located elsewhere in the same document). Either the reference or the contained element must be given, but neither both nor none.
SurfaceProperty
Reference to a unit of measure definition that applies to all the numerical values described by the element containing this element. Notice that a complexType which needs to include the uom attribute can do so by extending this complexType. Alternately, this complexType can be used as a pattern for a new complexType. Reference to a unit of measure definition, usually within the same XML document but possibly outside the XML document which contains this reference. For a reference within the same XML document, the "#" symbol should be used, followed by a text abbreviation of the unit name. However, the "#" symbol may be optional, and still may be interpreted as a reference.
UnitOfMeasure
GML property which refers to, or contains, a set of homogeneously typed Values.
ValueArrayProperty
A Vector is an ordered set of numbers called coordinates that represent a position in a coordinate reference system (CRS). For some application the components of the position may be adjusted to yield a unit vector.
Vector
Value of a spatial volume quantity, with its units. Uses the MeasureType with the restriction that the unit of measure referenced by uom must be suitable for a volume, such as cubic metres or cubic feet.
Volume
boundingShape
XML List based on XML Schema double type. An element of this type contains a space-separated list of double values
doubleList
XML List based on XML Schema integer type. An element of this type contains a space-separated list of integer values
integerList
AbstractMember
AbstractMetadataProperty
AbstractSolid
Aggregation
AggregationAttributeGroup
XLink components are the standard method to support hypertext referencing in XML. An XML Schema attribute group, gml:AssociationAttributeGroup, is provided to support the use of Xlinks as the method for indicating the value of a property by reference in a uniform manner in GML.
AssociationRole
AxisDirection
AxisDirectionList
CRSProperty
CodeWithAuthority
CompositeSolid
DirectPositionList
DiscreteCoverage
MappingRule
MultiPointProperty
NCNameList
NilReasonEnumeration
OwnershipAttributeGroup
SRSInformationGroup
SRSReferenceGroup
SequenceRuleEnumeration
SolidProperty
StandardObjectProperties
UomIdentifier
UomSymbol
UomURI
doubleOrNilReason
doubleOrNilReasonList
The class 'NamedValue' provides for a generic soft-typed parameter value. NamedValue shall support two attributes.
The class 'NamedValue' provides for a generic soft-typed parameter value. NamedValue shall support two attributes. The attribute 'name' shall indicate the meaning of the named value. Its value should be taken from a well-governed source if possible. The attribute 'value' shall provide the value. The type Any should be substituted by a suitable concrete type, such as CI_ResponsibleParty or Measure.
NamedValue
NamedValueProperty
Base type for Observations. Observation is an act ("event"), whose result is an estimate of the value of a property of the feature of interest. The observed property may be any property associated with the type of the feature of interest. Concrete observation types must add a *result* property of a suitable type.
Base type for Observations. Observation is an act ("event"), whose result is an estimate of the value of a property of the feature of interest. The observed property may be any property associated with the type of the feature of interest. Concrete observation types must add a *result* property of a suitable type. If present, the sub-element 'type' shall indicate the class of observation. A register of type identifiers corresponding with the observation types in ISO 19156, which distinguishes types on the basis of the type of the result, is provided by OGC at http://www.opengis.net/def/observationType/OGC-OM/2.0/ If present, the association Metadata shall link the OM_Observation to descriptive metadata. Some observations depend on other observations to provide context which is important, sometimes essential, in understanding the result. These dependencies are stronger than mere spatiotemporal coincidences, requiring explicit representation. If present, the association class ObservationContext (Figure 2) shall link a OM_Observation to another OM_Observation, with the role name relatedObservation for the target. The attribute phenomenonTime:TM_Object shall describe the time that the result (6.2.2.9) applies to the property of the feature-of-interest (6.2.2.7). This is often the time of interaction by a sampling procedure (8.1.3) or observation procedure (6.2.2.10) with a real-world feature. The attribute resultTime:TM_Instant shall describe the time when the result became available, typically when the procedure (6.2.2.10) associated with the observation was completed For some observations this is identical to the samplingTime. However, there are important cases where they differ. If present, the attribute validTime:TM_Period shall describe the time period during which the result is intended to be used. The association ProcessUsed shall link the OM_Observation to the OM_Process (6.2.3) used to generate the result. The process has the role procedure with respect to the observation. A process might be responsible for more than one generatedObservation. If present, the attributes parameter:NamedValue shall describe an arbitrary event-specific parameter. This might be an environmental parameter, an instrument setting or input, or an event-specific sampling parameter that is not tightly bound to either the feature-of-interest (6.2.2.7) or to the observation procedure (6.2.2.10). To avoid ambiguity, there shall be no more than one parameter with the same name. NOTE Parameters that are tightly bound to the procedure may be recorded as part of the procedure description. In some contexts the Observation::procedure (6.2.2.10) is a generic or standard procedure, rather than an event-specific process. In this context, parameters bound to the observation act, such as instrument settings, calibrations or inputs, local position, detection limits, asset identifier, operator, may augment the description of a standard procedure. The association Phenomenon shall link the OM_Observation to the GFI_PropertyType (C.2.2) for which the OM_Observation:result (6.2.2.9) provides an estimate of its value. The property type has the role observedProperty with respect to the observation. The observed property shall be a phenomenon associated with the type of the featureOfInterest. NOTE An observed property may, but need not be modelled as a property (in the sense of the General Feature Model) in a formal application schema that defines the type of the feature of interest The observed property supports semantic or thematic classification of observations, which is useful for discovery and data fusion. The association Domain shall link the OM_Observation to the GFI_Feature (C.2.1) that is the subject of the observation and carries the observed property. This feature has the role featureOfInterest with respect to the observation. This feature is the real-world object whose properties are under observation, or is a feature intended to sample the real-world object, as described in Clause 8 of this International Standard. An observation instance serves as a propertyValueProvider for its feature of interest. If present, the attributes resultQuality:DQ_Element shall describe the quality of the result (6.2.2.9). This instance-specific description complements the description of the observation procedure (6.2.2.10), which provides information concerning the quality of all observations using this procedure. Quality of a result may be assessed following the procedures in ISO 19114:2003. Multiple measures may be provided (ISO/TS 19138:2006).
OM_CommonProperties
Generic observation, whose result is anyType The following properties are inherited from AbstractFeatureType:
Observation is an act ("event"), whose result is an estimate of the value of a property of the feature of interest. The observed property may be any property associated with the type of the feature of interest.
OM_Observation
OM_ObservationProperty
The purpose of an observation process is to generate an observation result. An instance is often an instrument or sensor, but may be a human observer, a simulator, or a process or algorithm applied to more primitive results used as inputs. The model for OM_Process is abstract, and has no attributes, operations, or associations. NOTE ISO 19115-2:2008 provides MI_Instrument, LE_Processing and LE_Algorithm, which could all be modelled as specializations of OM_Process. Any suitable XML may be used to describe the observation process in line, provided that it is contained in a single XML element. If reference to a schema is provided it must also be valid. OGC SensorML provides a model which is suitable for many observation procedures. Any suitable XML may be used to describe the observation process in line, provided that it is contained in a single XML element. If refernece to a schema is provided it must also be valid.
OM_ProcessProperty
Some observations depend on other observations to provide context which is important, sometimes essential, in understanding the result. These dependencies are stronger than mere spatiotemporal coincidences, requiring explicit representation. If present, the association class ObservationContext (Figure 2) shall link a OM_Observation to another OM_Observation, with the role name relatedObservation for the target. The attribute 'role' shall describe the relationship of the target OM_Observation to the source OM_Observation. Some observations depend on other observations to provide context which is important, sometimes essential, in understanding the result. These dependencies are stronger than mere spatiotemporal coincidences, requiring explicit representation. If present, the association class ObservationContext (Figure 2) shall link a OM_Observation to another OM_Observation, with the role name relatedObservation for the target.
ObservationContext
ObservationContext is a dataType, without identity, so may only be used inline
ObservationContextProperty
This property type is not provided directly by GML
TimeObjectProperty
This class represents the top-level feature type. This class is equivalent to GFI_Feature defined in ISO 19156:2011, and it is superclass of all feature types.
The class represents the top-level geometry type. This class is equivalent to the UML class GM_Object defined in ISO 19107, and it is superclass of all geometry types.
The class spatial-object represents everything that can have a spatial representation. It is superclass of feature and geometry.
SpatialObject
The value type is a category
CategoricalTVP
CategoricalTimeseries
Describes the temporal extent of the all the time series contained within the collection (if they exist).Provides a context for identification of particular data elements through use of MD_DataIdentification. These can be referenced from individual timeseries values. A soft-typed parameter for extra metadata properties.Contains inline defintions of observed phenomenon.Contains sampling feature member items. This allows features of interest to be encoded at the header of a document and referenced later or collections of features to be encoded. Contains members of Timeseries Observations. The type shown here is only OM_Observation as the restrictions of this occur using schematron. Use this extention point for community-agreed extensions to the schema.Use this extention point for internal extensions that have not been defined for external use.
Collection
CollectionProperty
The period over which the comment applies.The comment that applies for the period.
CommentBlock
CommentBlockProperty
Defines the default codeSpace for the category timeseries
DefaultCategoricalTVPMetadata
DefaultTVPMetadataProperty
Metadata relating to the document, when it was created, by what etc. Used to specify the conformance classes that are in use within the collection document. The conformance classes are identified by the URL
DocumentMetadata
DocumentMetadataProperty
gml:MeasureType supports recording an amount encoded as a value of XML Schema double, together with a units of measure indicated by an attribute uom, short for "units Of measure". The value of the uom attribute identifies a reference system for the amount, usually a ratio or interval scale. OGC WaterML2.0 alters this definition to make uom optional as this value is defaulted for a series.
The value of a measurement timeseries is a measure
MeasureTVP
MeasurementTSMetadataProperty
MeasurementTimeseries
The anchor point for the beginning of the series.The anchor point for the end of the series.Sets the time series to be a cumulative series.Defines the time at which accumulation begins.Defines the period over which accumulation occurs.Indicates the maxiumum period allowed between two series before interpolation is not possible.
MeasurementTimeseriesMetadata
Describes parties - individuals or organisations - that are related to the monitoring point. Multiple related parties may be described using the role code list (from ISO 19115). The most common relationships are likely to be: owner, originator, pointOfContact, principalInvestigator and distributor.A characterisation of the type of station. E.g. meteorological, surface water, groundwater, water quality etc.Provide extra description about a monitoring point. This could be a link to an HTML page describing the location, photos of a monitoring point, history records etc.Specifies the elevation that is used as the zero point, or datum, for vertical measurements (e.g stage/level). The gml:VerticalDatumPropertyType type allows specification of the local gauge zero as a height above a reference datum. E.g. local gauge zero is 23m above the AHD using the anchorDefinition. Specifies the time zone that the sampling point is located in. The zone offset must be specified (e.g. +10:00 GMT), with an optional zone abbreviation (e.g. AEST)
MonitoringPoint
MonitoringPointProperty
Defines the expected interval in which observations can be expected. e.g. daily.Indicates the statues of the observation. E.g. unreleased, verified etc.Indicates the medium that was sampled. E.g. water, air, etc. Defines the allowed gap between series when joining this time series with another. A soft-typed parameter to allow extension through name-value pairs.
ObservationMetadata
ObservationMetadataProperty
A defintion of the type of process used in the observation. This may be a Sensor, ManualMethod, Algorithm or Simulation (including models).A reference to the original source of the data. For example, if this is a post-processed time series (and processType is algorithm), this link would specify the original process that generated the data, e.g. the sensor. This allows the origin of the data to be maintained regardless of the processing that has occured to it.If the process involves temporal aggregation of a result set, the time duration over which data has been aggregated should be expressed here. E.g. hourly, daily aggregates.Specifies the datum that is used as the zero point for level measurements. This can be process-specific as opposed to the gauge at the actual monitoring point.Comments specific to the process from the operator or system performing the process.Reference to an external process definition.A list of the inputs used in the process. This may be a list of references to the data sets used (e.g. model input series) or an input array to an algorithm.A soft-typed parameter to allow arbitrary properties to be added to the description. This property uses the name-value type from ISO19156.Describes the party responsible for performing the process. E.g. the person performing the method or operating the sensor.
ObservationProcess
ObservationProcessProperty
A choice of defining a single sampling feature, or a grouping.
SamplingFeatureMember
SamplingFeatureMemberProperty
SamplingFeatureMemberUnionSemantics
TVPDefaultMetadataProperty
Defines the default unit of measure across the series. The uom code is specified using the UCUM code. The interpolation type of the time series point. This describes the nature of the value to the time with which it is associated. E.g. average in the preceeding interval. The URL codes are available at http://www.opengis.net/def/waterml/2.0/interpolationType/Specifies the reason the value has been censored. e.g. left/right censoring, Used to specify the accuracy of a single value. Describes the temporal aggregation that has occured to the value.
TVPMeasurementMetadata
TVPMeasurementMetadataProperty
Defines the quality of the point (or the default if it is the defaultTimeValuePair) using an OGC WaterML2.0 quality code. The qualifier element should be used for other assertions (e.g. using internal codes). Specifies the reason for a null point (xsi:nil='true'). Must be present if the value is null. Free text comment associated with the data point.Defines a reference to an observation that is related to this point. E.g. derived from a sample.A general qualifier for the point to define influencing conditions, or other qualifying information. A broader, more flexible location for qualifiers.Defines what processing has occured on the data point using a reference to a code item.Defines the source of the value using a reference to an appropriate resource. This is used where the timeseries may be aggregated from multiple sources.his can be an internal link to om:OM_Observation/om:metadata/wml2:ObservationMetadata/gmd:identificationInfo/gmd:MD_DataIdentification
TVPMetadata
TVPMetadataProperty
The time instant for the data point.
TimeValuePair
TimeZone
TimeZoneProperty
Timeseries
Defines the start and end times of the represented time series.Defines the start time for isochronous (equidistant) time series. Each point occurs at regular steps (defined by the spacing property). If baseTime is specified you must supply a spacing element. The spacing between points for isochronous or equidistant (equally space) points. This is used with the baseTime element to allow calculation of time instants.A comment that applies over a period of time for the time series.A named-value extension point, allowing extra metadata to be associated with a timeseries.
TimeseriesMetadata
TimeseriesMetadataProperty
TimeseriesProperty
Types of active wells.
SOURCE [CodeAirportHeliportType - AIXM5.0].
The first value shall be "0-1” with the label "0-1” and the definition "0 to less than 1 year”, and the last value shall be "100+” with label "100+” and the definition "100 years or older”.
SOURCE [CodeRouteNavigationType - AIXM5.0].\n\nNOTE These values enumerate the possible usages of a AirRouteLink.\n\nEXAMPLES Conventional, RNAV.
SOURCE [CodeRouteType - AIXM5.0].
Classification of appurtenances.
Classification of aquaculture species.
Types of aquifers.
NOTE The values of the list are found here: http://bd.eionet.europa.eu/activities/\nNatura_2000/Folder_Reference_Portal/\nPopulation_units.pdf
EXAMPLE: mineral exploration, water pumping, site evaluation, stratigraphic research, etc.
NOTE 1 : This code list does not aim to be exhaustive as the attribute buildingNature addresses only noticeable buildings.\nNOTE 2: The values included in this code list address mainly (but not only) two international use cases: air flights where buildings may be obstacles and marine navigation where buildings may be landmarks.\nNOTE 3: This code list should only be applied for buildings, even if it may be applicable to other constructions (for example, not all dams are buildings).
The exception deals with the following substances: radioactive substances as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation(2); genetically modified micro-organisms as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 6 May 2009 on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms; genetically modified organisms as defined in point 2 of Article 2 of Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.
COD data refer to the underlying cause which - according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) - is "the disease or injury which initiated the train of morbid events leading directly to death, or the circumstances of the accident or violence which produced the fatal injury". Causes of death are classified by the 65 causes of the "European shortlist" of causes of death. This shortlist is based on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD).\nAs values in the INSPIRE data, the numeric code could be used (e.g 01, 02, 03...).
CPA is the Standard Classification of Economic Products from Annex Regulation (EC) n. 451/2008. It has a hierarchical structure funded on different levels embedded in the activity code refer
NOTE The higher levels in the administrative units theme (province, state) are not repeated in this code list.
A type of geophysical campaign.
An initial set of values are provided in the Implementation Rules. The codelist is expected to be extended by the geophysical community. Recommendations can be found in the Technical Guidence.
Name of the chemical substance.
NOTE Most of the listed classification frameworks only focus on fossil fuels.
Code values for classification items.
Code values for classification types.
EXAMPLE: geological map, thematic map etc.
The groundwater in a GroundWaterFlowSystem is in a variable condition, dependent on external factors, among which are diverse human activities.
Status of contaminating actvity.
Historical, recent, ongoing, or not a regular actvity but a calamity.
: This is an extensible INSPIRE codelist containing high-level classification of activity areas. The specific type of activity that this controlled should be defined using the specialisedActivity.
The counting units are defined by specific measures of species occurrence types, life stages, reproductive units or substrate counts. Subclasses for specific domains can be added by member states.
Values indicating the current use.
SOURCE: This code list is partly based on and adapted from the Eurostat classification of types of constructions (for the classification of residential buildings).\nNOTE: the values of this code list apply to buildings or building components where building components may be a building part (in core profiles) or a building unit (in extended profiles)
Type of curve model
The codelist is expected to be extended by the geophysical community. Recommendations are provided in the Technical Guidence
A specified day
NOTE 1 Schemes may be internationally recognised (for example, Natura2000 or the Emerald Network schemes), or may be national schemes (for example, the designations used for nature conservation in a particular Member State).\n\nNOTE 2 Typically, this code list will be extended with code schemes used within Member States.
NOTE 1Some of these designation and classification lists are closed (for example, Natura2000), while some change regularly.\n\nNOTE 2 Typically, additional code lists will be created as sub-types of this type to represent designation or classification values within Member States, e.g. natuurbeschermingsGebieden, rijksBeschermdeArcheologischeGebieden, nationaleParken, nationaleLandschappen etc. in the Netherlands.
: E-PRTR classification has a hierarchical structure funded on different levels embedded in the activity code. The activity code is accompanied by the activity denomination.
EWC classification has a hierarchical structure funded on different levels embedded in the waste code. The waste code is accompanied by the waste denomination.
Classification of economic activities.
NOTE: The values of this code list are used to describe the reference of elevation both where elevation has been captured as attribute or as Z coordinate.
EXAMPLE: for energy, fertilizer, building raw material etc.\n\n
The present classification has been derived from the Country factsheets which provide an overview of the most recent and pertinent annual energy related statistics in Europe, covering the European Union with its Member States. The content of this collection is based on a range of sources, including EUROSTAT, DG ECFIN, and EEA.
Based on environmental variables (climate, geomorphology, oceanicity and northing) using a Principal component analysis and ISODATA clustering routine. The Environmental Stratification of Europe (EnS) consists of 84 Strata, which have been aggregated to 13 Environmental Zones with a spatial resolution of 1 km^2.\n\nNOTE This stratification is after Metzger et al. 2005.
The code values for evolution types.
Lower case letters are used as suffixes to designate specific kinds of master horizons and layers, and other features. SOURCE Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006, pp. 67-77, table 85
Identical designations may be appropriate for two or more horizons or layers separated by at least one horizon or layer of a more different kind in the same pedon. The sequence A-E-Bt-E-Btx-C is an example - the soil has two E horizons. To make communication easier, a prime is used with the master horizon symbol of the lower of two horizons having identical letter designations: A-E-Bt-EÆ-Btx-C. The prime is applied to the capital letter designation, and any lower case symbol follows it: BÆt. The prime is not used unless all letters of the designations of two different layers are identical. Prime can be used for both minerals and organic soils.
Terms specifying the type of fold.
Folds are typed according to the concave/convex geometry of the fold relative to the earth surface, and the relationship to younging direction in folded strata if known.\nEXAMPLE: antiform, synform, anticline, syncline, etc.
Functions of road nodes.
SOURCE Based on [Euroroads].
Types of fossil fuels.
Gender of a person or group of persons.
Type of health status indicator.
EXAMPLE: GeologicUnit, AllostratigraphicUnit etc
NOTE Information on what type of spatial feature the geographic position of the address was created or derived from, is represented by the GeometrySpecificationValue.
NOTE 1 Multiple address points can be derived from one polygon spatial object. \n\nNOTE 2 If the position of an address is derived from a polygon spatial object a number of different approaches is used.\n\nEXAMPLE 1 The same point (e.g., centre point of the polygon) is used for each address, thus, multiple address points will be overlapping.\n\nEXAMPLE 2 Each point position is unique within the polygon to be able to visually distinguish the representation of each address.
The code values for the geometry types.
Types of potential geothermal energy.
This list is populated with the land use categories of the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System (HILUCS).\n\nThe elements of the list should be both applicable to existing land use and planned land use.
Codes for hazardous materials.
Types of potential hydro energy.
SOURCE [Codelist values based on DFDD].
IPPC classification has a hierarchical structure funded on different levels embedded in the activity code. The activity code is accompanied by the activity denomination.
Such a ranking is based on a statistical study of a large set of deposits throughout the world to ensure that it is valid. It is made using histograms allowing for each commodity to define class boundaries and what is a very large, a large, a medium-sized etc deposit for this commodity.. This classification is based on the potential or endowment: reserves + resources.
Classification of inputs or outputs.
On the basis of recognised problems (confirmed compliants, encountered high concentrations of hazardous materials, etc.) or expected problems (inventory of potentially polluted sites).
Land cover code list or classification.
An empty code list that act as a container for Corine, other european, national or local code list for LC nomenclature.
This CodeList is empty in the INSPIRE context and must be extended by each data provider in their national codeList register.
EXAMPLE Topsoil: meaning the upper part of the natural soil that is generally dark coloured and has a higher content of organic matter and nutrients when compared to the (mineral ) horizons below excluding the humus layer.
Territorial hierarchy of plan.
Terms describing the lithology.
EXAMPLE: granite, sandstone, schist.
Classification of livestock species.
NOTE The locator level attribute enables the comparison of locators from different countries. \n\nEXAMPLE In The Netherlands a single locator, the address number, identifies a dwelling or business entity unit (unit level locator). In Spain up to four locators could be needed to obtain the same level of detail: Address number, entrance number, stair identifier plus a floor and door identifier.
Type of martime zone.
Status of measures at the site.
e.g. cleaning, isolation, change land use
EXAMPLE: Drinking water, indoor air, ambient air, etc.
EXAMPLE: host rock, host structure, commodity, association with similar mineral processes e.g. porphyry.
NOTE The precise definition of the values 'Official', 'Standardised', 'Historical' and 'Other' can only be decided by Member States according to their legislation and practice.
The type of a named place.
The nativeness of a geographical name.
In nature directives harmonized species names are given identifiers and the species names are to be connected by using these identifiers.
Types of Navaid Services.
A name of geophysical network.
The noise source type values.
The EIONET codelist is recommended.
A species population density in classes (common, rare, very rare or present) in an individual SpeciesDistributionUnit.
NOTE For each plan type name a level of spatial plan must be provided using the enumeration LevelOfSpatialPlanValue
Role of the Runway Centreline Point.
These values are used for Natura2000 (revised SDF).
This code list itself is an empty placeholder and should be extended and specified for any thematic domain.
Categories for different process types.
Basically these parameters can be divided in several major groups like:\n \n Chemical parameters \n Physical parameters \n Biological parameters \n
Type of geophysical profile.
The possible uses of railways.
EXAMPLE Eunis
The authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme provides reference species list which defines the ReferenceSpeciesName with its scientific name plus author and ReferenceSpeciesId. In these ReferenceSpeciesSchemes harmonized species names are given GUIDs and the species names are to be retrieved through webservices using GUIDs. Only one of these list must be used for one taxon. The priority is as follows: 1) EU-Nomen, 2) EUNIS, 3) NatureDirectives. This implies: if a taxon is listed in EU-Nomen, this reference must be used as first choice. If it is not listed in EU-Nomen, the second choice is EUNIS, if not in EUNIS, NatureDirectives can be used.
Classification of related party roles.
Types of renewable and waste resources.
NOTE Waste values have been included in this code list to simplify the code lists rather than to imply that only renewable waste is included.
These values are used for Natura2000 (revised SDF).\n\nNOTE One or more categories of population may be listed in the dataset, giving population size of e.g. permanent and wintering populations.
State of the result of an observation.
Status risk assessment.
Recognition of risk receptors and exposure routes, up to full assessment of levels of risk and dispersion.
e.g. inhabitants, groundwater well, nature reserve
in relation to type of pollutants
Types of road service areas.
SOURCE [CodeRunwayType - AIXM5.0].
Types of cover found on sea beds.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.\n\n-- Governance --\nMay be extended by member states
Codelist for types of sea surface layers found on sea surfaces (.e.g oil, ice etc).
Classification of sewer appurtenances.
Classification of sewer water types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Types of shore segments.
Categories of shore area composition.
SOURCE [Codelist items based on DFDD].
Imposed restrictions in land use
Basically these parameters can be divided in several major groups like:\n\n \n Chemical parameters \n Physical parameters \n Biological parameters \n
Types of potential solar energy.
Code values for special values.
The specialisedActivity is a codelist value that should be derived from thematic or Member State codelist. The specialisedActivity should be an relevant activity that has a narrower definition than the ControlledActivityType.Example:If the ControlledActivityType is "plantAndAnimalHealth" the specialisedActivity could be "movement" or more specifically "animalMovement" and "humanMovement" (if human movements into an out of a restricted zone apply as was the case with Foot and Mouth disease outbreak in the UK).
For some ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZones each zone may be further specialised. This is used to indicate that additional controls (activities or measures)may be in force depending on its specialised type.\n\nExample 1: Air Quality Management Zones - can be specialised as either:\n \n agglomerations \n nonAgglomeration \n \n\nExample 2: Animal Health Restriction Zones - can be specialised as either:\n \n restrictionZone \n protectionZone \n controlZone \n lowerRiskZone \n surveillanceZone \n
The allowed values for this coded list comprise the values defined by data providers.
Possible sources for speed limits.
NOTE These classes are proposed regardless of the adquisition method of the spot elevation. They correspond to the ASPRS Standard LIDAR Point Classes.
A rank of geophysical station.
A type of geophysical station.
Code values for status.
NOTE 1 This element enables the application schema to represent a full life-cycle of an address and address component, from proposed to reserved, current and retired, or even alternative. \n\nNOTE 2 The status value relates to the real world address or address component and not to the property to which the address or address component is assigned (the addressable object).
This list is populated with the categories of the Hierarchical Supplementary Regulation Code List (HSRCL).
SOURCE [CodeSurfaceCompositionType - AIXM5.0].\n\nEXAMPLES Asphalt, concrete.
A type of geophysical swath.
Classification of thermal products.
Types of potential tidal energy.
List of type of traffic related event.
Code values for variable names.
Possible types of vehicles.
Reasons for void values
NOTE 1 INSPIRE application schemas may propose extensions to this code list, if required.NOTE 2 It is expected that additional reasons will be identified in the future, in particular to support reasons / special values in coverage ranges.
SOURCE World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.\nNOTE WRB restricts the use of qualifiers in different ways for the 32 reference soil groups.
Reference Soil Groups are distinguished by the presence (or absence) of specific diagnostic horizons, properties and/or materials.\nNOTE The WRB soil classification system comprises 32 different RSGs.\nSOURCE World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
A code list of possible specifiers.
SOURCE World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.\nSpecifiers are name elements in WRB restricting the meaning of qualifiers.
Classification of warning types.
Classification of water appurtenances.
Salinity is the saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water. Generally, it is the concentration of mineral salts dissolved in water. Salinity may be expressed in terms of a concentration or as electrical conductivity. When describing salinity influenced by seawater salinity often refers to the concentration of chlorides in the water. See also total dissolved solids.
Classification of water types.
Types of potential wind energy.
Types of marine circulation zones.
ISO 19135
Atom
CSV
HTML
JSON
RDF/XML
XML
Access to the transport element is forbidden by law.
forbidden legally
Access to the transport element is physically impossible due to the presence of barriers or other physical obstacles.
physically impossible
Access to the transport element is restricted because it is privately owned.
private
The transport element is open to public access.
public access
Access to the transport element depends on the season.
seasonal
Access to the transport element is subject to toll.
toll
Well used in remediation schemes that reduce the pollution in an aquifer.
decontamination
The removal of water from solid material or soil from an aquifer for the purpose of lowering the water table, e.g. during the site development phase of a major construction project due to a high water table. Usually involves the use of "dewatering" pumps.
dewatering
A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for disposal. Disposal wells typically are subject to regulatory requirements to avoid the contamination of freshwater aquifers.
disposal
The extraction of groundwater from an aquifer for various purposes (domestic, industrial, water supply intake and other)
exploitation
A well used for observation purposes.
observation
Any other usage of a well.
Other
a) Aquifer Recharge Wells: Used to recharge depleted aquifers by injecting water from a variety of sources such as lakes, streams, domestic wastewater treatment plants, other aquifers, etc. b) Saline Water Intrusion Barrier Wells: Used to inject water into fresh water aquifers to prevent intrusion of salt water into fresh water aquifers. c) Subsidence Control Wells: Used to inject fluids into a non-oil or gasproducing zone to reduce or eliminate subsidence associated with overdraft of fresh water.
recharge
A well used to extract thermal supply water for various thermal purposes (e.g. balneology).
thermal
A well drilled to search for new groundwater.
water exploratory
Well used to supply water for various usages.
water supply
A well used to remove water from aquifers.
withdrawal
Highest level in the national administrative hierarchy (country level).
1st order
2nd level in the national administrative hierarchy.
2nd order
3rd level in the national administrative hierarchy.
3rd order
4th level in the national administrative hierarchy.
4th order
5th level in the national administrative hierarchy.
5th order
6th level in the national administrative hierarchy.
6th order
Aerodrome serving domestic national air traffic services.
domestic national
Aerodrome serving domestic regional air traffic services.
domestic regional
Aerodrome serving international air traffic services.
international
Aerodrome with heliport landing area.
aerodrome heliport
Aerodrome only.
aerodrome only
Heliport only.
heliport only
Landing site.
landing site
0 to less than 5
10 to less than 15
100 and more
15 to less than 20
20 to less than 25
25 to less than 30
30 to less than 35
35 to less than 40
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45 to less than 50
5 to less than 10
50 to less than 55
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90 and more
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95 and more
95 to less than 100
0 to less than 1
1 to less than 2
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2 to less than 3
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30 to less than 31
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4 to less than 5
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60 to less than 61
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62 to less than 63
63 to less than 64
64 to less than 65
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66 to less than 67
67 to less than 68
68 to less than 69
69 to less than 70
7 to less than 8
70 to less than 71
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8 to less than 9
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87 to less than 88
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89 to less than 90
9 to less than 10
90 to less than 91
91 to less than 92
92 to less than 93
93 to less than 94
94 to less than 95
95 to less than 96
96 to less than 97
97 to less than 98
98 to less than 99
99 to less than 100
0 to less than 15
15 to less than 65
65 and more
Area navigation route: An air route which uses Area Navigation (RNAV) for air traffic services.
RNAV
TACAN route: An air route which uses TACAN Navigation for air traffic services.
TACAN
Conventional navigation route: An air route which does neither use Area Navigation nor TACAN navigation for air traffic services.
conventional
ATS Route as described in ICAO Annex 11.
ATS
North Atlantic Track (part of Organized Track System).
NAT
The air network object is exclusively for military use.
reserved for military
The temporal restrictions apply to the use of the air network object.
temporal restrictions
A combination of a porous, karstic and/or fractured aquifer
compound
Fractured aquifers are rocks in which the groundwater moves through cracks, joints or fractures in otherwise solid rock
fractured
Examples of fractured aquifers include granite and basalt. Porous media such as sandstone may become so highly cemented or recrystallized that all of the original space is filled. In this case, the rock is no longer a porous medium. However, if it contains cracks it can still act as a fractured aquifer.
Karstic aquifers are fractured aquifers where the cracks and fractures have been enlarged by solution, forming large channels or even caverns.
karstic
Limestone terrain where solution has been very active is termed karst.
A combination of both karstic and fractured aquifer
karstic and fractured
Aquifer is other then fractured, porous or karstic.
other
Porous media are those aquifers consisting of aggregates of individual particles such as sand or gravel. and the groundwater flow occurs in and moves through the openings between the individual grains.
porous
Porous media where the grains are not connected to each other are considered unconsolidated. If the grains are cemented together, such aquifers are called consolidated. Sandstones are examples of consolidated porous media.
A combination of both porous and fractured aquifer
porous and fractured
An aquifer containing water between two relatively impermeable boundaries. The water level in a well tapping a confined aquifer stands above the top of the confined aquifer and can be higher or lower than the water table that may be present in the material above. The water level rises above the ground surface, yielding a flowing well.
confined artesian
An aquifer containing water between two relatively impermeable boundaries. The water level in a well tapping a confined aquifer stands above the top of the confined aquifer and can be higher or lower than the water table that may be present in the material above it. The water level does not rise above the ground surface.
confined subartesian
An aquifer containing water that is not under pressure. The water level in a well is the same as the water table outside the well.
unconfined
Speed limit restriction inside national park.
in national park
Speed limit restriction inside cities.
inside cities
Speed limit restriction near rail road crossing.
near railroad crossing
Speed limit restriction near school.
near school
Speed limit restriction outside cities.
outside cities
Speed limit restriction in traffic calming area.
traffic calming area
The baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea is the straight baseline joining the outermost points of the outermost islands and drying reefs of the archipelago.
archipelagic
The normal baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea is the low-water line along the coast as marked on large-scale charts officially recognized by the coastal State.
normal
The baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea is the straight baseline established by joining the appropriate points.
straight
To supply water to aquaculture purposes.
Stand-by water supply in case of water deficiency.
contingency water supply
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.
A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal.
Well construction for drinking water.
drinking water supply
Well construction for emergency water supply.
emergency water supply
Groundwater chemistry and groundwater level is monitored.
environmental monitoring
Examination of the subsurface with regard to the availability of fossil energy resources and planning the extraction thereof.
exploration and exploitation of energy resources
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.
exploration and exploitation of nonmetallic mineral deposits
The discovery and identification of mineral resources, including the assessment of their importance and the evaluation of their economic potential.
exploration and exploitation of raw material
Examination of the subsurface's ability to store various materials.
exploration of natural underground storage space
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".
flowing shot
Examination of chemical properties of the rock formation and /or the porosity fluids.
geochemical survey, analyses
General examination of an area's geological entities.
geological survey
Examination of the subsurface's geophysical properties.
geophysical survey
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.
geotechnical survey, construction site characterization
Exploration pertaining to the utilization of geothermal energy resources and design of geothermal heat pumps.
geothermal energy, geothermal heat exchangers
Construction of a gauge for recording groundwater level changes.
groundwater level monitoring
Well to enable the underground to be used for heat storage.
heat storage
Assessment of characteristics of a proven hydrocarbon accumulation.
hydrocarbon appraisal
Exploration in an unproved area to test for a new field, a new pay, a deeper reservoir, or a shallower reservoir.
hydrocarbon exploration
Production of petroleum oil and/or gas.
hydrocarbon production
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.
hydrogeological survey, water management
Well construction for industrial water supply.
industrial water supply
Well construction for irrigation purposes.
irrigation
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.
mineral exploration and extraction
Lowering of the groundwater level to prevent the groundwater table to reach polluted sites.
mitigation
Investigation to characterize types of soils.
pedological survey
Monitoring of known pollution sites.
pollution monitoring
(a) Aquifer Recharge Wells: Used to recharge depleted aquifers by injecting water from a variety of sources such as lakes, streams, domestic wastewater treatment plants, other aquifers, etc. (b) Saline Water Intrusion Barrier Wells: Used to inject water into fresh water aquifers to prevent intrusion of salt water into fresh water aquifers. (c) Subsidence Control Wells: Used to inject fluids into a non-oil or gas-producing zone to reduce or eliminate subsidence associated with overdraft of fresh water.
Remediation in general. The removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, soil and other rock
remediation
In connection with seismic surveys explosives are loaded into shot holes.
shot hole
A kind of remediation. In situ cleaning of soil using heat, steam.
sparging, thermal cleaning
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.
water quality monitoring
Water supply in general.
Break line representing the lower boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.
bottom of slope
Break line representing a collection of adjoining points where the terrain has an abrupt change in slope.
change in slope
Break line that delimits an isolated part of the territory where the elevation model has to be constrained at the same elevation value.
flat area boundary
NOTE The boundary of a flat area shall be closed.\nEXAMPLE Boundary of an inland water body (e.g. lake).
Break line representing a local direction in which the elevation surface being described takes the greatest slope.
form line
NOTE 1 Form lines are always perpendicular to contour lines describing the same elevation surface.\nNOTE 2 This special case of break line is often used to describe troughs and ridges of the terrain surface.\nEXAMPLE Ridge line, thalweg.
Break line representing the upper boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.
top of slope
A man-made structure in the form of an arch.
arch
A facility, partly underground, intended for or used by the military either for location of command/control centers or for troop encampment.
bunker
An overhead roof providing shelter to things below. Canopies may be free standing frameworks over which a covering is attached or may be linked or suspended to the outside of a building.
canopy
A large ornate or fortified building usually constructed for the purpose of a private residence or security.
castle
A space hosting human or economic activity which is usually enclosed within rock with the addition of man-made exterior walls and which may contain structures comparable to the interior structures of freestanding buildings.
cave building
A Christian place of worship, usually smaller than a church.
chapel
Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Christian community.
church
dam
A building that is often constructed primarily of transparent material (for example: glass), in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation and/or protection of plants.
greenhouse
A tower designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses.
lighthouse
Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Muslim community.
mosque
A building of light construction, which usually has one or more open sides, that is typically used for storage.
shed
A large storage structure, generally cylindrical, used for storing loose materials.
silo
A place or venue for sports, concerts or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.
stadium
A container usually for holding liquids and compressed gases.
storage tank
Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Jewish or Samaritan community.
synagogue
Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate religious practices.
temple
A relatively tall, narrow structure that may either stand alone or may form part of another structure.
A tower and associated equipment that generates electrical power from wind.
wind turbine
A building which converts the energy of the wind into rotational motion by means of adjustable sails or blades.
windmill
A building serving health care purposes.
health service
A building used as industrial, agricultural object or for office.
industrial
A building is defined as public if it serves educational, sport or cultural purposes.
office
A building used more than half of the area for living in.
residential
A cableway transport whose vehicles consist of a suspended cabin for carrying groups of people and/or goods inside it from one location to another.
cabin cable car
A cableway transport whose vehicles consist of suspended chairs for carrying individuals or groups of people from one location to another via a steel cable or rope which is looped around two points.
chair lift
A cableway transport for pulling skiers and snowboarders uphill.
ski tow
Uppermost level (largest areas) in the hierarchy of cadastral zonings, equal or equivalent to municipalities.
Second level in the hierarchy of cadastral zonings.
Third level in the hierarchy of cadastral zonings.
interpretation campaign
interpretation
Field data acquisition campaign.
measurement
data processing campaign
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate classification (NPD-2001)
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate classification (NPD-2001) is based on the SPE/WPC/AAPG 2000 classification but expanded to utilize categories that differentiate projects based on their commerciality, that is, their maturity towards full producing status.
Pan-European Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Reserves (PERC).
The PERC Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe. The Code has been adopted by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3), the Geological Society of London (GSL), the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the Institute of Geologists of Ireland (IGI), and is therefore binding on their individual members.
Russian reserve guidelines.
Russian reserve guidelines are in a state of transition from the system utilized within Soviet state companies to a new system more closely aligned with the needs of private industry.
Petroleum Resources Management System
In 2000, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) jointly with the World Petroleum Council (WPC) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) published a Reserve and Resource Classification to address the requirement for an international standard. The underlying Reserves Definitions were unchanged from those published by the SPE/WPC in 1997. Additionally, in 2001 the SPE/WPC/AAPG jointly published Guidelines for the Evaluation of Petroleum Reserves and Resources as clarifications for the application of the 2001 and 1997 documents. Further clarification was provided in the Glossary of 2005, in particular by the definition of the term commercial, and thereby reserves.
United Nations Framework Classification (1997).
The classification is based on three key attributes:\n• Economic (E)\n• Field Project Sta-tus/Feasibility (F)\n• Geological (G)
United Nations Framework Classification (2004).
United Nations Framework Classification (2009).
United States Geological Survey
The USGS classifi-cation is based on two parameters whereby resources are classified by feasibility of eco-nomic recovery and degree of geologic certainty.
The CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves (CIM Definition Standards) establish definitions and guidelines for the reporting of exploration information, mineral resources and mineral reserves in Canada.
CIM standards
The International Template for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) integrates the minimum standards being adopted in national reporting codes worldwide with recommendations and interpretive guidelines for the public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and mineral reserves.
CRIRSCO Code
Certification Code for Exploration Prospects, Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves. This Code is the result of a Collaboration Agreement between the Institution of Mining Engineers of Chile (IIMCh) and the Ministry of Mining.
IIMCh Code
The Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Mineral Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.
IMM Reporting Code
The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
JORC code
National Instrument 43-101 (the "NI 43-101" or the "NI") is a mineral resource classification scheme used for the public disclosure of information relating to mineral properties in Canada.
The Pan European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee (PERC) Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (further referred to as 'the Code’) sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.
PERC Code
The South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
SAMREC code
Description of Property by Issuers Engaged or to be Engaged in Significant Mining Operations. Developed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
SEC Guide
A guide for reporting exploration information, mineral resources, and mineral reserves - USA.
SME Guide
The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) is a universally applicable scheme for classifying/evaluating energy and mineral reserves and resources - it is the successor to UNFC-2004.
UNFC Code
Term for resource estimation before "standard codes" (e.g. JORC etc.)
Historic resource estimate
This Code was prepared by a Joint Committee formed by members of the Lima Stock Exchange and by professionals dedicated to the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources.
Peruvian Code
Currently effective in Russia is the Code approved by the Decree of the Ministry of Natural Resources, RF No 278 of 11 December, 2006. Full title of the Document: Classification of resources/reserves and prognostic resources of solid minerals.
Russian Code
The economic activity classification NACE Version 2 (Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community).
NACE
Age by 5 years periods.
age by 5 years
Age by year.
age by year
Age by group
age by group
Female, male or unknown
Collection of boreholes
borehole collection
Collection of features for a geological map which described geological units, structures geomorphologic features, etc.
geological map
Collection of objects for a 3D geological spatial model
geological model
Collection of geophysical objects
geophysical object collection
See - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_earth_element
HREE
LREE
A variety of chalcedony having variegated colors arranged in stripes, blended in clouds, or showing mosslike forms. Sardonyx is a red-white or rarely red-white-black variant.. - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agate; http://www.quartzpage.de/agate.html
agate
Broad category for coarse particulate material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_aggregate
aggregate
Alumina is a fairly chemically inert and white chemical compound of aluminium and oxygen with the chemical formula Al2O3. It is the most commonly occurring of several aluminium oxides, and specifically identified as aluminium(III) oxide. It may also be called aloxide, aloxite, or alundum depending on particular forms or applications. Used as filler in plastic and cosmetics, as a catalyst. Corundum used as an abrasive is considered and industrialMineral. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alumina
alumina
Aluminium is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery white, soft, ductile metal. Aluminium is the third most abundant element (after oxygen and silicon), and the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust. It makes up about 8% by weight of the Earth's solid surface. Aluminium metal is so chemically reactive that native specimens are rare and limited to extreme reducing environments. Instead, it is found combined in over 270 different minerals.The chief ore of aluminium is bauxite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium
aluminium
Aluminosilicate minerals are minerals composed of aluminium, silicon, and oxygen, plus countercations. They are a major component of kaolin and other clay minerals.Andalusite, kyanite, and sillimanite are naturally occurring aluminosilicate minerals that have the composition Al2SiO5 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminosilicate
aluminosilicate
A trigonal hydrated aluminium potassium, sulfate mineral, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 mined for the manufacture of alum. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Alunite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alunite
alunite
A green variety of microcline feldspar. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonite
amazonite
Amber is fossilized tree resin (not sap), which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Much valued from antiquity to the present as a gemstone, amber is made into a variety of decorative objects. Amber is used as an ingredient in perfumes, as a healing agent in folk medicine, and as jewelry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
amber
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst
amethyst
Orthorhombic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral occurring in aluminous metamorphic rocks. http://webmineral.com/data/Andalusite.shtml
andalusite
Anhydrite is a relatively common sedimentary mineral that forms massive rock layers. Anhydrite does not form directly, but is the result of the dewatering of the rock forming mineral Gypsum (CaSO4-2H2O). This loss of water produces a reduction in volume of the rock layer and can cause the formation of caverns as the rock shrinks. - http://www.galleries.com/Anhydrite
anhydrite
An orthorhombic magnesium iron inosilicate hydroxide amphibole mineral: Mg2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2, used in asbestos cement, composite flooring, roofing material and for insulation.http://www.webmineral.com/data/Anthophyllite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthophyllite
anthophyllite
Anthracite is a hard, compact variety of mineral coal that has a high luster. It has the highest carbon content, the fewest impurities, and the highest calorific content of all types of coal (compared to bituminous coal and lignite). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthracite
anthracite
Antimony is a chemical element with symbol Sb (from Latin: stibium) and atomic number 51. A lustrous gray metalloid, it is found in nature mainly as the sulfide mineral stibnite (Sb2S3). Antimony compounds have been known since ancient times and were used for cosmetics; metallic antimony was also known, but it was erroneously identified as lead. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimony
antimony
Apatite is a group of calcium phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH−, F− and Cl− ions, respectively, in the crystal. The formula of the admixture of the four most common endmembers is written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F,Cl)2, and the crystal unit cell formulae of the individual minerals are written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Ca10(PO4)6(F)2 and Ca10(PO4)6(Cl)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatite
apatite
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH−, F− and Cl− ions, respectively, in the crystal. The formula of the admixture of the four most common endmembers is written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F,Cl)2, and the crystal unit cell formulae of the individual minerals are written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Ca10(PO4)6(F)2 and Ca10(PO4)6(Cl)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatite
apatite-gemstone
A blue- or turquoise-colored variety of beryl.
aquamarine
Arsenic is a chemical element with symbol As and atomic number 33. Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in conjunction with sulfur and metals, and also as a pure elemental crystal. Arsenic is a metalloid. It can exist in various allotropes, although only the gray.form has important use in industry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenic
arsenic
One of six naturally occurring silicate minerals that occur in long (roughly 1:20 aspect ratio), thin, flexible fibrous crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos
asbestos
Asbestos formed predominantly of serpentine-group minerals (chrysotile)
asbestos-serpentine
Asbestos formed predominantly of amphibole-group minerals, anthophyllite, crocidolite, riebeckite, amosite, tremolite, actinolite.
asbestos-amphibole
Asphalt or bitumen is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphalt
asphalt
Barium is a chemical element with symbol Ba and atomic number 56. It is the fifth element in Group 2, a soft silvery metallic alkaline earth metal. Because of its high chemical reactivity barium is never found in nature as a free element. Its hydroxide was known in pre-modern history as baryta; this substance does not occur as a mineral, but can be prepared by heating barium carbonate. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barium
barium
An orthorhombic barium sulfate mineral BaSO4 used as a filler or extender, an addition to industrial products, or a weighting agent in petroleum well drilling mud. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baryte
baryte
Commercial basalt and traprock includes igneous rocks that are too fine grained to be termed "black granite.” This category includes extrusive igneous rocks, such as andesite, basalt, or dacite, and intrusive igneous rocks, such as amphibolites, diabase, diorites, fine-grained gabbros, peridotites and pyroxenites. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
basalt
In chemistry, the term base metal is used informally to refer to a metal that oxidizes or corrodes relatively easily and reacts variably with diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form hydrogen. Examples include iron, nickel, lead and zinc. Copper is also considered a base metal because it oxidizes relatively easily, although it does not react with HCl. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_metal
base metal
A residual clay deposit, aluminous laterite, derived from the alteration of basalt lava, containing at least 50% Al(OH)3; used as a source of aluminium and as feedstock for ferrous aluminium sulphate water purification material. Used as proppant for hydraulic fracturing; used as abrasive. http://geology.com/minerals/bauxite.shtml
bauxite
Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate, essentially impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentonite
bentonite
Beryl is often unknown to the general public, even the gemstone-buying public. However, it is one of the most important gem minerals. Beryl is colorless in pure form; it is the many different impurities that give beryl its varied coloration. - http://www.galleries.com/Beryl
beryl
Beryllium is the chemical element with the symbol Be and atomic number 4. Because any beryllium synthesized in stars is short-lived, it is a relatively rare element in the universe. It is a divalent element which occurs naturally only in combination with other elements. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berylliumin minerals. Notable gemstones which contain beryllium include beryl (aquamarine, emerald) and chrysoberyl. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryllium
beryllium
Bismuth is a chemical element with symbol Bi and atomic number 83. Bismuth, a pentavalent other metal, chemically resembles arsenic and antimony. Elemental bismuth may occur naturally, although its sulfide and oxide form important commercial ores. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bismuth
bismuth
Bituminous coal or black coal is a moderately hard coal containing higher carbon and fewer impurities than lignite coal but of poorer quality than anthracite. Its coloration can be black or sometimes dark brown; often there are well-defined bands of bright and dull material within the seams. These distinctive sequences, which are classified according to either "dull, bright-banded" or "bright, dull-banded", is how bituminous coals are stratigraphically identified. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_coal
black coal
Earth material that contains economically significant amounts of minerals containing a borate anion group, one of BO3, B2O5, B3O6, B2O4 , or [B(O,OH)4]. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borate_minerals
borate
Boron is a chemical element with symbol B and atomic number 5. Because boron is produced entirely by cosmic ray spallation and not by stellar nucleosynthesis, it is a low-abundance element in both the solar system and the Earth's crust. Boron is concentrated on Earth by the water-solubility of its more common naturally occurring compounds, the borate minerals. These are mined industrially as evaporites, such as borax and kernite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boron
boron
End use is determined by the properties of the material therefore it is a valid commodity type
brick clay
Bromine (from Greek: βρῶμος, brómos, meaning "strong-smelling" or "stench")[3] is a chemical element with the symbol Br, and atomic number of 35. It is in the halogen group. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromine
bromine
Lignite, often referred to as sub-bituminous or brown coal, is a soft brown combustible sedimentary rock that is formed from naturally compressed peat. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat content. It is mined in Bulgaria, Kosovo, Greece, Germany, Poland, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, the United States, Canada, India, Australia and many other parts of Europe and it is used almost exclusively as a fuel for steam-electric power generation. 25.7% of Germany's electricity comes from lignite power plants, while in Greece lignite provides about 50% of its power needs. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_coal
brown coal
Cadmium is a chemical element with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. This soft, bluish-white metal is chemically similar to the two other stable metals in group 12, zinc and mercury. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium
cadmium
A trigonal calcium carbonate mineral CaCO3 used in large crystal form for optics and as compound additive for soil remediation, soil stabilization and concrete repair. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Calcite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcite
calcite
Accummulation rich in, or composed of carbon, normally derived from decomposed plant or animal matter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonaceous
carbonaceousMaterial
Carnallite is named for Prussian mining engineer, Rudolph von Carnall. It forms in marine evaporite deposits where sea water has been concentrated and exposed to prolonged evaporation.- http://www.galleries.com/Carnallite
carnallite
A variety of chalcedony colored by iron oxide, which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. When Carnelian grades into brown it is known as Sard. Some very dark brown Carnelian can be classified as Jasper. The distinction between these is very fine and relies more on visual appearance than scientific analysis. As a result, it is very possible that one man's Carnelian may be another man's Sard, Agate or Jasper. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnelian; http://www.controverscial.com/Carnelian.htm
carnelian
Cassiterite is a mineral that has ornately faceted specimens with high luster. It is generally opaque, but its luster and multiple crystal faces cause a nice sparkle. - http://www.galleries.com/Cassiterite
cassiterite-gemstone
Cerium is a chemical element with symbol Ce and atomic number 58. It is a soft, silvery, ductile metal which easily oxidizes in air. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerium
cerium
Caesium or cesium[note 1] is a chemical element with symbol Cs and atomic number 55. It is a soft, silvery-gold alkali metal with a melting point of 28 °C (82 °F), which makes it one of only five elemental metals that are liquid at or near room temperature. - Caesium or cesium[note 1] is a chemical element with symbol Cs and atomic number 55. It is a soft, silvery-gold alkali metal with a melting point of 28 °C (82 °F), which makes it one of only five elemental metals that are liquid at or near room temperature - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesium
cesium
Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine intergrowths of the minerals quartz and moganite.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcedony
chalcedony
Commodity is a chemical compound that is extracted/processed from an ore material mined from the Earth
chemical compound product
Commodity is a chemical compound product oxide that is extracted/processed from an ore material mined from the Earth
chemical oxide product
Chert is a fine-grained silica-rich microcrystalline, cryptocrystalline or microfibrous sedimentary rock that may contain small fossils. It varies greatly in color (from white to black), but most often manifests as gray, brown, grayish brown and light green to rusty red; its color is an expression of trace elements present in the rock, and both red and green are most often related to traces of iron (in its oxidized and reduced forms respectively). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chert
chert
The chlorites are a group of phyllosilicate minerals. Chlorites can be described by the following four endmembers based on their chemistry via substitution of the following four elements in the silicate lattice; Mg, Fe, Ni, and Mn. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorite_group
chlorite
A green-colored oxide of chromium, used as a pigment, originally called viridian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromium(III)_oxide
chrome
An isometric iron chromium oxide: FeCr2O4 used as a refractory material, because it has a high heat stability. Extracted chromium from chromite is used in chrome plating and alloying for production of corrosion resistant superalloys, nichrome, and stainless steel. Chromium is used as a pigment for glass, glazes, and paint, and as an oxidizing agent for tanning leather. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Chromite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromite
chromite
Chromium is a chemical element which has the symbol Cr and atomic number 24. It is the first element in Group 6. It is a steely-gray, lustrous, hard and brittle metal which takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromium
chromium
Chrysoberyl is a poorly known mineral in the gem world even though the gem varieties are popular.There are three main gem varieties: - http://www.galleries.com/Chrysoberyl
chrysoberyl
A variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies to deep green. The darker varieties of chrysoprase are also referred to as prase. (However, the term prase is also used to describe chlorite-included quartz, and to a certain extent is a color-descriptor, rather than a rigorously defined mineral variety.) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysoprase
chrysoprase
Monoclinic or orthorhombic Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 fibrous asbestos mineral that can be spun and woven into fabric, used in asbestos cement roof sheets ceiling panels and for walls and floors. Chrysotile has been a component in joint compound, some plasters, brake linings, fire barriers, pipe insulation, and gaskets for high temperature equipment. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Chrysotile.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysotile
chrysotile
Citrine is a variety of quartz whose color ranges from a pale yellow to brown. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrine#Citrine
citrine
Deposits mostly composed of microcrystalline phyllosilicate minerals containing variable amounts of water trapped in the mineral structure. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay
clay
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon along with variable quantities of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, derived from fossilized organic remains. Coal is subdivided in terms of rank. The hardest form or highest rank is anthracite coal, which can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure. Intermediate rank coal is bituminous and low rank coal includes lignite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal
coal
Coal bed methane (CBM) or coal seam gas (CSG) is a form of natural gas extracted from coal beds. Coal bed methane contains very little heavier hydrocarbons such as propane or butane, and no natural-gas condensate. It often contains up to a few percent carbon dioxide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_bed_methane
coal bed methane
Cobalt is a chemical element with symbol Co and atomic number 27. Like nickel, cobalt in the Earth's crust is found only in chemically combined form, save for small deposits found in alloys of natural meteoric iron. The free element, produced by reductive smelting, is a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt
cobalt
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color. It is used as a conductor of heat and electricity, a building material, and a constituent of various metal alloys - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper
copper
Cordierite is not a well known or popular mineral for mineral collectors. However, its gemstone variety is well known and is rather popular among gemstone collectors and fanciers. - http://www.galleries.com/Cordierite
cordierite
Trigonal form of aluminium oxide Al2O3 with exceptional hardness used as an abrasive in sandpaper to machinery. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Corundum.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corundum
corundum
Corundum is the third hardest natural mineral known to science. The hardest mineral, diamond is still four times harder than corundum - http://www.galleries.com/Corundum
corundum-gemstone
Monoclinic Na2(Fe2+3Fe3+2)Si8O22(OH)2 fibrous form of sodium-rich riebeckite amphibole historically used in filters. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riebeckite
crocidolite
Deposits quarried from a fresh face and broken by mechanical means into aggregate
crushed rock
Monoclinic sodium hexafluoroaluminate Na3AlF6, used as as a flux to dissolve aluminium from oxide minerals. Natural cryolite is rare so synthetic sodium aluminium fluoride is produced from the fluorite. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryolite
cryolite
Cubic carbon allotrope of exceptional hardness used for cutting and grinding. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Diamond.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond
diamond
Diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that Diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that Diamond is four times harder than the next hardest natural mineral, corundum (sapphire and ruby). But even as hard as it is, it is not impervious. Diamond has four directions of cleavage, meaning that if it receives a sharp blow in one of these directions it can cleave, or split. - http://www.galleries.com/Diamond
diamond-gemstone
'Diatomaceous Earth' or 'kieselguhr', fine grained siliceous sediment composed of remains of diatoms (microscopic plants) derived from lacustrine deposits; used as fillers, absorbents, abrasives, an insulator and filter medium in the food industry
diatomite
Dimension stone is natural stone or rock that has been selected and fabricated (i.e., trimmed, cut, drilled, ground, or other) to specific sizes or shapes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_stone
dimension stone
Diopside is an important rock forming mineral in several metamorphic and basic to ultra basic igneous rocks, also found in meteorites. Diopside is a part of an important solid solution series of the pyroxene group. Occasionally used as a gemstone and as a mineral specimen. - http://www.galleries.com/Diopside
diopside-enstatite
Dioptase is a very beautiful mineral and it is one of the few minerals that can challenge the peerlessness of emerald's deep green. Unfortunately it is rather soft (for a gemstone) and has good cleavage and therefore is not usually cut as a gemstone. - http://www.galleries.com/Dioptase
dioptase
Product of mining activity is bulk ore that ships from mine site directly to refinery to extract commodity.
direct shipping ore
Commodity mined and used directly as product, in many cases with some sort of 'beneficiation'.
direct use commodity
Dumortierite is a boro-silicate mineral that is used as a popular ornamental stone. It has a deep violet to blue color that is very attractive and unusual. Although it is not used as a gemstone due to a lack of clarity, it does have good hardness and a bright color. - http://www.galleries.com/Dumortierite
dumortierite
Dysprosium is a chemical element with the symbol Dy and atomic number 66. It is a rare earth element with a metallic silver luster. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysprosium
dysprosium
A variety of the mineral beryl characterized by green color.
emerald
Epsomite, or heptahydrite as it is known in chemistry circles, is one of only a few water soluble sulfate minerals. It is actually well known in most households as the artificially created epsom salt. Magnesium sulfate's medicinal uses were discovered from mineral waters at Epsom, England from where epsom salt and epsomite get their names. - http://www.galleries.com/Epsomite
epsomite
Erbium is a chemical element in the lanthanide series, with the symbol Er and atomic number 68. A silvery-white solid metal when artificially isolated, natural erbium is always found in chemical combination with other elements on Earth. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbium
erbium
Euclase is not a well known gemstone, but is more well known by mineral collectors. It forms well formed crystals that occasionally have enough clarity to be cut as gems. - http://www.galleries.com/Euclase
euclase
Europium is a chemical element with the symbol Eu and atomic number 63. It is named after the continent Europe. It is a moderately hard, silvery metal which readily oxidizes in air and water. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europium
europium
Water-soluble mineral sediment or sedimentary rock that results from precipitation of salts concentrated in an an aqueous solution by evaporation or other natural chemical processes.
evaporite
Feldspars (KAlSi3O8 – NaAlSi3O8 – CaAl2Si2O8) are a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that make up as much as 60% of the Earth's crust. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldspar
feldspar
The feldspars are a group of minerals that have similar characteristics due to a similar structure.- http://www.galleries.com/Feldspar_Group
feldspar-gemstone
Those metals [that are] typically mined for their alloying properties with iron in the manufacture of steel. - AGi fifth ediition
ferrous metal
Fluorine is an extremely reactive and poisonous chemical element with atomic number 9. The lightest halogen and most electronegative element, it exists as a pale yellow diatomic gas at standard conditions. Almost all other elements, including some noble gases, form compounds with fluorine. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorine
fluorine
Fluorite is a mineral with a veritable bouquet of brilliant colors. Fluorite is well known and prized for its glassy luster and rich variety of colors. The range of common colors for fluorite starting from the hallmark color purple, then blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black and reddish orange is amazing and is only rivaled in color range by quartz. - http://www.galleries.com/Fluorite
fluorite
Sand that when moistened or oiled tends to pack well and hold its shape. It is used in the process of sand casting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundry_sand
foundry sand
Frac sand is a high-purity quartz sand with very durable and very round grains. It is a crush-resistant material used in the hydraulic fracturing process to produce petroleum fluids, such as oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids from rock units that lack adequate pore space for these fluids to flow to a well. - http://geology.com/articles/frac-sand/
frac sand
Clay-rich Earth material that has the capability to decolorize oil or other liquids without chemical treatment. Fuller's earth typically consists of palygorskite (attapulgite) or bentonite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller%27s_earth
Fullers earth
Gadolinium is a chemical element with symbol Gd and atomic number 64. It is a silvery-white, malleable and ductile rare-earth metal. It is found in nature only in combined (salt) form. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadolinium
gadolinium
Gallium is a chemical element with symbol Ga and atomic number 31. Elemental gallium does not occur in free form in nature, but as the gallium(III) compounds that are in trace amounts in zinc ores and in bauxite. Gallium is a soft silvery metal, and elemental gallium is a brittle solid at low temperatures. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallium
gallium
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
garnet-gemstone
garnet
Gas hydrate, is a solid clathrate compound (more specifically, a clathrate hydrate) in which a large amount of methane is trapped within a crystal structure of water, forming a solid similar to ice. Significant deposits of methane clathrate have been found under sediments on the ocean floors of the Earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_hydrate
gas hydrate
Natural gas is a hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, but commonly includes varying amounts of other higher alkanes and even a lesser percentage of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_gas
gaseous hydrocarbons
A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, a fine gem, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone
gemstone
Germanium is a chemical element with symbol Ge and atomic number 32. It is a lustrous, hard, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group, chemically similar to its group neighbors tin and silicon. Purified germanium is a semiconductor, with an appearance most similar to elemental silicon. Like silicon, germanium naturally reacts and forms complexes with oxygen in nature. Unlike silicon, it is too reactive to be found naturally on Earth in the free (native) state. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanium
germanium
Glauconite, also known as 'green sand' is an iron potassium phyllosilicate (mica group) mineral of characteristic green color with very low weathering resistance and very friable.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glauconite
glauconite
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a dense, soft, malleable and ductile metal with a bright yellow color and luster, the properties of which remain without tarnishing when exposed to air or water. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold
gold
Commercial granites include all feldspathic crystalline rocks of mainly interlocking texture and with individual mineral grains that are visible to the naked eye. This category includes such rock types as anorthosite, gneiss, granite, granodiorite, monzonite, syenite, and all other intermediate igneous and coarse-grained metamorphic rock types. Primary colors of commercial granites are white, gray, pink, and red; green and brown are secondary colors. Although black granites are also included in this category and range in color from dark gray to black, they are not true granites mineralogically but rather mafic rocks, such as diabases, diorites, gabbros, and similar rocks. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
granite
Graphite is a polymorph of the element carbon. diamond is another polymorph. The two share the same chemistry, carbon, but have very different structures and very different properties. - http://www.galleries.com/Graphite
graphite
Commercial greenstones are the result of the metamorphosis of basaltic rocks. Greenstone is named because of the predominance of greenish minerals, such as actinolite, chlorite, or epidote. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
greenstone
Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline water, gypsum can have many inclusions of other minerals and even trapped bubbles of air and water. - http://www.galleries.com/Gypsum
gypsum
Hafnium is a chemical element with the symbol Hf and atomic number 72. A lustrous, silvery gray, tetravalent transition metal, hafnium chemically resembles zirconium and is found in zirconium minerals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafnium
hafnium
Halloysite is a 1:1 aluminosilicate clay mineral with the empirical formula Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Its main constituents are aluminium (20.90%), silicon (21.76%) and hydrogen (1.56%). Halloysite typically forms by hydrothermal alteration of alumino-silicate minerals.[4] It can occur intermixed with dickite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and other clay minerals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloysite
halloysite
Heliodor is the yellow variety of beryl, the "mother of gemstones". Heliodor does not include golden colors which are given the apt name of golden beryl. - http://www.galleries.com/Heliodor
heliodor
Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is the mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), one of several iron oxides. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematite
hematite
hematite-gemstone
Iron ore in which the iron-bearing mineral is greater that 50% hematite.
hematite ore
Holmium is a chemical element with the symbol Ho and atomic number 67. Part of the lanthanide series, holmium is a rare earth element. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmium
holmium
Ilmenite is an economically important and interesting mineral. It is named for its place of discovery (such places are called type localities) at Ilmen Lake in the Ilmen Mountains, Miask in the southern portion of the Ural Mountains of Russia. Ilmenite forms as a primary mineral in mafic igneous rocks and is concentrated into layers by a process called"magmatic segregation".- http://www.galleries.com/Ilmenite
ilmenite
Indium is a chemical element with symbol In and atomic number 49. This rare, very soft, malleable and easily fusible other heavy metal is chemically similar to gallium and thallium, and shows intermediate properties between these two. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indium
indium
A compound Earth material, or rock product that is directly used for industrial purposes. Not a specific mineral constituent in the mined material.
industrial material
Commodity is a mineral or mineral group that is directly used for industrial purposes.
industrialMineral
Different kind of rock types, which are uses for industrial purposes.
industrialRock
Iodine is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53. The name is from Greek ἰοειδής ioeidēs, meaning violet or purple, due to the color of elemental iodine vapor. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine
iodine
Iridium is the chemical element with symbol Ir and atomic number 77. A very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum family - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iridium
iridium
Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a metal in the first transition series. It is by mass the most common element on Earth, forming much of Earth's outer and inner core. It is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron
iron
Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted. The ores are usually rich in iron oxides and vary in color from dark grey, bright yellow, deep purple, to rusty red. The iron itself is usually found in the form of magnetite (Fe3O4), hematite Fe2O3), goethite (FeO(OH)), limonite (FeO(OH).n(H2O)) or siderite (FeCO3). Ores carrying very high quantities of hematite or magnetite (greater than ~60% iron) are known as "natural ore" or "direct shipping ore", meaning they can be fed directly into iron-making blast furnaces. most reserves of such ore have now been depleted. Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to make steel. 98% of the mined iron ore is used to make steel. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_ore
iron ore
Commodity of interest is any of the sixteen known iron oxides and oxyhydroxides, extracted from the mined material, exclusive of hematite or magnetite produced as an industrialMineral. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_oxide
iron oxide
Jade is a name that was applied to ornamental stones that were being brought to Europe from China and Central America.- http://www.galleries.com/Jade
jade
Jarosite is a basic hydrous sulfate of potassium and iron with a chemical formula of KFe3+3(OH)6(SO4)2. This sulfate mineral is formed in ore deposits by the oxidation of iron sulfides.
jarosite
Rocks that are rich in kaolinite, a clay mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Kaolinite is a layered silicate mineral, with one tetrahedral sheet linked through oxygen atoms to one octahedral sheet of alumina octahedra. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_clay
kaolin
Kornerupine is a rare gemstone and an equally rare mineral specimen. Its claim to fame is its wonderful emerald green color.- http://www.galleries.com/Kornerupine
kornerupine
Triclinic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral used primarily in refractory and ceramic products, including porcelain plumbing fixtures and dishware. It is also used in electronics, electrical insulators and abrasives. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Kyanite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyanite
kyanite
Kyanite is an attractive mineral that has a near sapphire-like blue color in some especially nice specimens - http://www.galleries.com/Kyanite
kyanite-gemstone
Lanthanum is a chemical element with the symbol La and atomic number 57. Lanthanum is a silvery white metallic element and is the first element of the lanthanide series (or, on occasion, considered the first element of the 6th-period transition metals). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanthanum
lanthanum
Deeply weathered rock material, weakly consolidated, composed of relict quartz, and clays or oxide minerals produced by weathering of source rock. Used historically for building construction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laterite
laterite
Lazulite is named from an Arabic word for heaven in allusion to its sky blue color. Crystals are more common than massive forms, but localities with gem grade crystals are scattered and scarce. - http://www.galleries.com/Lazulite
lazulite
Lead is a chemical element in the carbon group with symbol Pb and atomic number 82. Lead is a soft and malleable metal, which is regarded as a heavy metal and an other metal. Metallic lead has a bluish-white color after being freshly cut, but it soon tarnishes to a dull grayish color when exposed to air. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead
lead
Leucoxene is a fine granular alteration product of titanium minerals. It varies in color from yellow to brown.It consists mainly of rutile or anatase. It is observed in some igneous rocks and iron ore deposits as the result of the alteration of ilmenite, perovskite, or titanite - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucoxene
leucoxene
Strictly speaking, lime is calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, but the category is commonly applied to calcium-containing inorganicMaterial in which carbonates, oxides and hydroxides predominate. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_(material)
lime
Commercial limestones are rocks of sedimentary origin that primarily are composed of calcium carbonate with or without magnesium. Included in this category are limestone, dolomite, dolomitic limestone, and travertine, which is a calcitic rock that is precipitated from hot springs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
limestone
liquidHydrocarbons consist of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid or semi-solid organic compounds.
liquidHydrocarbons
Lithium is a chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3. It is a soft, silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group of chemical elements. Under standard conditions it is the lightest metal and the least dense solid element. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium
lithium
Lithium oxide is used as a flux in ceramic glazes; and creates blues with copper and pinks with cobalt. Lithium oxide reacts with water and steam, forming lithium hydroxide and should be isolated from them. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_oxide
lithium oxide
Lutetium is a chemical element with the symbol Lu and atomic number 71. It is a silvery white metal, which resists corrosion in dry, but not in moist air. It is the last element in the lanthanide series (or, on occasion, considered the first element of the 6th-period transition metals), and traditionally counted among the rare earths. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutetium
lutetium
Magnesium oxide (MgO), or magnesia, is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium (see also oxide). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_oxide
magnesia
Magnesite does not ordinarily form good crystals, but can make up a substantial portion of some rock types. It forms commonly from the alteration of magnesium-rich rocks during low grade metamorphism while they are in contact with carbonate-rich solutions.- http://www.galleries.com/Magnesite
magnesite
Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. Its common oxidation number is +2. It is an alkaline earth metal and the eighth-most-abundant element in the Earth's crust and ninth in the known universe as a whole. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium
magnesium
Magnetite is an oxide of iron (as is hematite). It is not a component of ordinary rust, although it can form as iron oxidizes in a dry environment. - http://www.galleries.com/Magnetite
magnetite
Iron ore in which the iron-bearing mineral is greater that 50% magnetite.
magnetite ore
Malachite is a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind, and give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. - http://www.galleries.com/Malachite
malachite
Manganese is a chemical element, designated by the symbol Mn. It has the atomic number 25. It is not found as a free element in nature, it is often found in combination with iron, and in many minerals. Manganese is a metal with important industrial metal alloy uses, particularly in stainless steels. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manganese
manganese
Manganese ore occurs mainly as pyrolusite (MnO2) and rhodochrosite (MnCO3) at grades greater than 20% Mn. The ore is beneficiated via crushing, screening and separation before being directly shipped to be used in blast furnaces for steel manufacture. Manganese ore is also used in fertiliser manufacture, for batteries as manganese dioxide and as paint pigments without needing to be reduced to elemental manganese.
manganese ore
Commercial marble includes metamorphosed limestones and serpentine rocks, all of which are capable of taking a polish. An important member of this classification is serpentine marble, which is also known as verde antique, and comprises green-to-black serpentine, which is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral that is crisscrossed by veins of lighter minerals, such as calcite or dolomite. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
marble
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum. A heavy, silvery d-block element, mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure; the only other element that is liquid under these conditions is bromine, though metals such as caesium, gallium, and rubidium melt just above room temperature. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(element)
mercury
Commodity is a metal that is extracted from an ore material mined from the Earth
metal
A metalloid is a chemical element that has properties in between those of metals and nonmetals. There is no standard definition of a metalloid, nor is there complete agreement as to which elements are appropriately classified as such. Despite this lack of specificity, the term remains in use in chemistry literature. The six commonly recognised metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony and tellurium. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalloid
metalloid
The mica group of sheet silicate (phyllosilicate) minerals includes several closely related materials having close to perfect basal cleavage. All are monoclinic, with a tendency towards pseudohexagonal crystals, and are similar in chemical composition. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica
mica
This category includes commercial dimension stone types that do not easily fall into the aforementioned categories, such as soapstone, steatite, or talc, which contain various amounts of the mineral talc. Additional miscellaneous dimension stones include diatomite, mylonite, pumice, schist, tripoli, tuff, porous or scoriaceous volcanic rocks, or any other rocks used as building stones. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
miscellaneous dimension stones
Molybdenite is a very soft metallic mineral. It can be easily confused with graphite, but not with many other minerals. Graphite has a darker black-silver color and a black-gray to brown-gray streak, whereas molybdenite has a bluish-silver color and streak. - http://www.galleries.com/Molybdenite
molybdenite
Molybdenum is a Group 6 chemical element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42. The name is from Neo-Latin Molybdaenum, from Ancient Greek Μόλυβδος molybdos, meaning lead, since its ores were confused with lead ores. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum
molybdenum
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. There are at least four different kinds of monazite, depending on relative elemental composition of the mineral - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monazite
monazite
Moonstone is a sodium potassium aluminium silicate, with the chemical formula (Na,K)AlSi3O8. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstone_(gemstone)
moonstone
Morganite is the pink variety of beryl, the "mother of gemstones". While there are other pink gemstones (rose quartz and tourmaline come to mind), morganite is the most durable and rarest. - http://www.galleries.com/Morganite
morganite
mossAgate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. It is a form of chalcedony which includes minerals of a green colour embedded in the stone, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. It also sometimes resembles blue-cheese. The field is a clear or milky-white quartz, and the included minerals are mainly oxides of manganese or iron. It is not a true form of agate, as it lacks agate's defining feature of concentric banding. mossAgate is of the white variety with green inclusions that resemble moss. It occurs - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_agate
mossAgate
Aggregates produced as a by-product of other mining or quarrying activities such as china clay waste, slate waste and colliery spoil
natural secondary aggregate
Neodymium is a chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60. It is a soft silvery metal that tarnishes in air. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neodymium
neodymium
In the IUGS classification, the variety of foid syenite in which nepheline is the most abundant feldspathoid. - AGI - Glossary of geology
nephelineSyenite
Nickel is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel belongs to the transition metals and is hard and ductile. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel
nickel
Niobium, formerly columbium, is a chemical element with the symbol Nb (formerly Cb) and atomic number 41. It is a soft, grey, ductile transition metal, which is often found in the pyrochlore mineral, the main commercial source for niobium, and columbite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobium
niobium
niobiumPentoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula Nb2O5. It is a colourless insoluble solid that is fairly unreactive. It is the main precursor to all materials made of niobium, the dominant application being alloys, but other specialized applications include capacitors, lithium niobate, and optical glasses. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobium_pentoxide
niobiumPentoxide
Nitrates are mainly produced for use as fertilizers in agriculture because of their high solubility and biodegradability. The main nitrates are ammonium, sodium, potassium, and calcium salts. Several million kilograms are produced annually for this purpose. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrate
nitrate
In chemistry, a nonmetal or non-metal is a chemical element which mostly lacks metallic attributes. Physically, nonmetals tend to be highly volatile (easily vaporised), have low elasticity, and are good insulators of heat and electricity; chemically, they tend to have high ionisation energy and electronegativity values, and gain or share electrons when they react with other elements or compounds. Seventeen elements are generally classified as nonmetals; most are gases (hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, neon, chlorine, argon, krypton, xenon and radon); one is a liquid (bromine); and a few are solids (carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, selenium, and iodine). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-metal
non metal
Obsidian is the result of volcanic lava coming in contact with water. Often the lava pours into a lake or ocean and is cooled quickly. This process produces a glassy texture in the resulting rock. Iron and magnesium give the obsidian a dark green to black color. Obsidian has been used by ancient people as a cutting tool, for weapons, and for ceremonial purposes and is sometimes found by archaeologists in excavations. - http://www.galleries.com/Obsidian
obsidian
Ochre is a natural earth pigment containing hydrated iron oxide, which ranges in color from yellow to deep orange or brown. It is also the name of the colors produced by this pigment, especially a light brownish-yellow. A variant of ochre containing a large amount of hematite, or dehydrated iron oxide, has a reddish tint known as "red ochre". - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochre
ochre
Oil or petroleum consists of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights such as alkanes (pentane, hexane, heptane, octane) and other liquid organic compounds, typically recovered from drilling of underground reservoirs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum
oil
Fine-grained sedimentary rock, yielding significant quantities of oil upon decomposition by heating to high temperatures
oil shale
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety (forsterite) the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot
olivine
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety (forsterite) the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. -
olivine-gemstone
Onyx is a black-and-white banded agate - http://www.quartzpage.de/agate.html#onyx
onyx
Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal
opal
Earth material composed of organic compounds derived from the remains of dead organisms and their waste products in the environment. Larger molecules of organic matter can be formed from the polymerization of different parts of already broken down matter. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_matter
organicMaterial
Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76. It is a hard, brittle, bluish-white transition metal in the platinum group that is found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores. - Osmium (from Greek osme (ὀσμή) meaning "smell") is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76. It is a hard, brittle, bluish-white transition metal in the platinum group that is found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.
osmium
Palladium is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pd and an atomic number of 46. It is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladium
palladium
Palygorskite or attapulgite is a magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate with formula (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH)·4(H2O) that occurs in a type of clay soil common to the Southeastern United States. It is one of the types of fuller's earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attapulgite
palygorskite
An accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that forms in wetland conditions, where flooding obstructs flows of oxygen from the atmosphere, slowing rates of decomposition. Peat is commonly harvested as an important source of fuel in certain parts of the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peat
peat
'Perlite' is a volcanic glass with sufficient water content to cause it to expand, or froth up, when heated, forming a lightweight granular aggregate; used in construction, insulation, packaging and agriculture
perlite
A fairly rare nesosilicate mineral consisting of beryllium orthosilicate, Be2SiO4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenakite
phenakite
Any rock that contains one or more phosphatic minerals of sufficient purity and quantity to permit its commercial use as a source of phosphatic compounds or elemental phosphorus. About 90% of the world's production is sedimentary phosphateRock, or phosphorite; the remainder is igneous rock rich in apatite.
phosphateRock
Phosphorus is a nonmetallic chemical element with symbol P and atomic number 15. A multivalent pnictogen, phosphorus as a mineral is almost always present in its maximally oxidised state, as inorganic phosphateRocks. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms—white phosphorus and red phosphorus—but due to its high reactivity, phosphorus is never found as a free element on Earth. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphorus
phosphorous
Phosphorus pentoxide is a chemical compound with molecular formula P4O10 (with its common name derived from its empirical formula, P2O5). This white crystalline solid is the anhydride of phosphoric acid. It is a powerful desiccant and dehydrating agent. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphorous_pentoxide
phosphorousPentoxide
Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, gray-white transition metal. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platinum
platinum
The platinum-group metals (abbreviated as the PGMs; alternatively, the platinoids, platinides, platidises, platinum group, platinum metals, platinum family or platinum-group elements (PGEs)) is a term used sometimes to collectively refer to six metallic elements clustered together in the periodic table. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platinum_group_metal
platinum group metal
Potash is any of various salts that contain potassium in water-soluble form, the most common being potassium chloride (KCl). Mostly used in fertilizers. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potash
potash
Potassium is a chemical element with symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. Elemental potassium is a soft silvery-white alkali metal that oxidizes rapidly in air and is very reactive with water, generating sufficient heat to ignite the hydrogen emitted in the reaction and burning with a lilac flame. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium
potassium
Pozzolan is a siliceous or siliceous and aluminous material which will react chemically with calcium hydroxide to form compounds possessing cementitious properties (ASTM C618). The broad definition of a pozzolan imparts no bearing on the origin of the material, only on its capability of reacting with calcium hydroxide and water.... The general definition of a pozzolan embraces a large number of materials which vary widely in terms of origin, composition and properties. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozzolan
pozzolan
Praseodymium is a chemical element that has the symbol Pr and atomic number 59. Praseodymium is a soft, silvery, malleable and ductile metal in the lanthanide group. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praseodymium
praseodymium
A precious metal is a rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical element of high economic value. Chemically, the precious metals tend to be less reactive than most elements. They are usually ductile and have a high lustre. Historically, precious metals were important as currency but are now regarded mainly as investment and industrial commodities. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium each have an ISO 4217 currency code. The best-known precious metals are the coinage metals, gold and silver. While both have industrial uses, they are better known for their uses in art, jewellery and coinage. Other precious metals include the platinum group metals: ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum, of which platinum is the most widely traded. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_metal
precious metal
Prehnite was named after its discoverer; Colonel Hendrik von Prehn and is an attractive collection mineral that is occassionally used for ornamental stone purposes. - http://www.galleries.com/Prehnite
prehnite
Sand and gravel and crushed rock extracted from the ground
primary aggregate
Commodity is obtained by extracting from material mined from the Earth.
produced commodity
Promethium, originally prometheum, is a chemical element with the symbol Pm and atomic number 61. All of its isotopes are radioactive; it is one of only two such elements that are followed in the periodic table by elements with stable forms, a distinction shared with technetium. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promethium
promethium
A volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. It is typically light colored. Scoria is another vesicular volcanic rock that differs from pumice in having larger vesicles and thicker vesicle walls and being dark colored and denser. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumice
pumice
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool's gold. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite
pyrite
A phyllosilicate mineral composed of aluminium silicate hydroxide: Al2Si4O10(OH)2. Pyrophyllite is easily machineable and has excellent thermal stability and is added to clay to reduce thermal expansion when firing and is combined with other compounds, such as in insecticide and for making bricks. It is also used for slate pencils, chalk (French chalk) and small carving. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Pyrophyllite.s html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrophyllite
pyrophyllite
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz
quartz
Quartz is the most common mineral on the face of the Earth. Some macrocrystalline (large crystal) varieties are well known and popular as ornamental stone and as gemstones. - http://www.galleries.com/Quartz
quartz-gemstone
Radium is a chemical element with symbol Ra and atomic number 88. Radium is an almost pure-white alkaline earth metal, but it readily oxidizes on exposure to air, becoming black in color. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium
radium
As defined by IUPAC, a rare earth element (REE) or rare earth metal is one of a set of seventeen chemical elements in the periodic table, specifically the fifteen lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium. Scandium and yttrium are considered rare earth elements because they tend to occur in the same ore deposits as the lanthanides and exhibit similar chemical properties. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_earth_element
rare earth element
As defined by IUPAC, a rare earth element (REE) or rare earth metal is one of a set of seventeen chemical elements in the periodic table, specifically the fifteen lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium.[2] Scandium and yttrium are considered rare earth elements because they tend to occur in the same ore deposits as the lanthanides and exhibit similar chemical properties. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_earth_element
rare earth oxide
Recycled aggregates are materials produced by the recycling of construction and demolition waste. They can be crushed concrete, bricks or glass, asphalt planings (ie the surface layers of roads removed during roadworks) or spent rail ballast.
recycled aggregate
Natural gas derived from underground rock reservoirs typically containing methane with lesser amounts of ethane, propane, butane and pentane. Natural gas is commonly associated with liquid petroleum in the reservoirs but is extracted and managed differently.
reservoir gas
Rhenium is a chemical element with the symbol Re and atomic number 75. It is a silvery-white, heavy, third-row transition metal in group 7 of the periodic table. With an estimated average concentration of 1 part per billion (ppb), rhenium is one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhenium
rhenium
Rhodium is a chemical element that is a rare, silvery-white, hard, and chemically inert transition metal and a member of the platinum group. It has the chemical symbol Rh and atomic number 45. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodium
rhodium
Rhodonite is an attractive mineral that is often carved and used in jewelry. It is named after the Greek word for rose, rhodon. - http://www.galleries.com/Rhodonite
rhodonite
Boulder size rock used to armour shorelines, streambeds, bridge abutments, pilings and other shoreline structures against scour, water or ice erosion.
riprap
Rose quartz is a type of quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz#Rose_quartz
rose quartz
Rubidium is a chemical element with the symbol Rb and atomic number 37. Rubidium is a soft, silvery-white metallic element of the alkali metal group, with an atomic mass of 85.4678. Elemental rubidium is highly reactive, with properties similar to those of other alkali metals, such as very rapid oxidation in air. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubidium
rubidium
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub\\
ruby
Ruthenium is a chemical element with symbol Ru and atomic number 44. It is a rare transition metal belonging to the platinum group of the periodic table. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthenium
ruthenium
Rutile is an interesting, varied and important mineral. Rutile is a major ore of titanium, a metal used for high tech alloys because of its light weight, high strength and resistance to corrosion. - http://www.galleries.com/Rutile
rutile
Common salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of ionic salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite. Salt is present in vast quantities in the sea where it is the main mineral constituent, with the open ocean having about 35 grams (1.2 oz) of solids per litre, a salinity of 3.5%. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt
salt
Samarium is a chemical element with symbol Sm and atomic number 62. It is a moderately hard silvery metal that readily oxidizes in air. Being a typical member of the lanthanide series. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samarium
samarium
Industrial sand is a term normally applied to high purity silica sand products with closely controlled sizing. It is a more precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels. Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed solely of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. - http://www.sand.org/What-is-Industrial-Sand
sand
Durable rock fragments (silicates, flints, etc) with a size range: 0.063 mm - 80mm, derived from the weathering, erosion and transport of rocks by glacial or fluvial processes. Used for aggregate purposes and construction fill.
sand and gravel
Commercial sandstone is a lithified sand that chiefly comprises quartz or quartz and feldspar with a fragmental (clastic) texture. Sandstone contains interstitial cementing materials, such as calcite, clay, iron oxides, or silica. Arkose (abundant feldspar grains), graywacke (abundant angular rock fragments), and conglomerate (abundant rounded rock fragments) are included in this category. Other members of this category include bluestone, which is a dense, hard, fine-grained feldspathic sandstone that splits easily along planes into thin, smooth slabs; brownstone, which can be sawn or split, is a feldspathic sandstone of brown to reddish-brown color owing to abundant iron oxide; and flagstone, which is a sandstone, or sandy slate, typically red, tan or gray, that splits into large, thin slabs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
sandstone
A smectite group mineral, occurs insoapstone used in porcelain in Cornwall - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saponite
saponite
Sapphire is a blue gemstone variety of the mineral corundum. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire
sapphire
Sapphire is the non-red variety of corundum, the second hardest natural mineral known to mankind. The red variety of corundum is Ruby - all other colors are called sapphire, even pink. - http://www.galleries.com/Sapphire
sapphirine
Scandium is a chemical element with symbol Sc and atomic number 21. A silvery-white metallic d-block element, it has historically been sometimes classified as a rare earth element, together with yttrium and the lanthanoids. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scandium
scandium
A group of rock-forming silicate minerals composed of aluminium, calcium, and sodium silicate with chlorine, carbonate and sulfate. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapolite
scapolite
Selenium is a chemical element with symbol Se and atomic number 34. It is a nonmetal with properties that are intermediate between those of its periodic table column-adjacent chalcogen elements sulfur and tellurium. It rarely occurs in its elemental state in nature, or as pure ore compounds. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selenium
selenium
Sepiolite is used in oil drilling, for cat litter and in a solid form for carving, where it is known as Meerschaum. In construction, sepiolite can be used in lime mortars as water reservoir. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepiolite
sepiolite
Sericite is a fine grained mica, similar to muscovite, illite, or paragonite. Sericite is a common alteration mineral of orthoclase or plagioclase feldspars in areas that have been subjected to hydrothermal alteration typically associated with hydrothermal ore deposits.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sericite
sericite
The serpentine group are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly found in serpentinite rocks. They are used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and as a decorative stone.[1] The name is thought to come from the greenish color being that of a serpent.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpentine_group
serpentine
Shell grit is coarsely ground or broken seashells. It is used, among other things, by birds as a source of calcium for egg shell production, and to aid digestion. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_grit
shell grit
Silicon dioxide, also known as silica (from the Latin silex), is a chemical compound that is a dioxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica
silica
silica-gemstone
Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a tetravalent metalloid, less reactive than its chemical analog carbon, the nonmetal directly above it in the periodic table, but more reactive than germanium, the metalloid directly below it in the table. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon
silicon
Orthorhombic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral occurring in aluminous metamorphic rocks used in the manufacture of high alumina refractories or alumina bricks. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Sillimanite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sillimanite
sillimanite
Silver is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it possesses the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver
silver
Sinhalite is rare mineral and known only from the gem gravels in Sri Lanka. - http://www.galleries.com/Sinhalite
sinhalite
Commercial slate is a microgranular metamorphic rock formed by the recrystallization of clay sediments, such as claystone, shale, or siltstone. Characterized by excellent parallel cleavage, slates may be easily split into relatively thin slabs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
slate
Smoky quartz is a brown to black variety of quartz - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_quartz
smokey quartz
The manufacture of glass is one of the most important uses of sodium carbonate. Sodium carbonate acts as a flux for silica, lowering the melting point of the mixture to something achievable without special materials. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_ash
soda ash
Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely enjoyed as an ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite. - see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodalite
sodalite
A variety of labradorite feldspar that exhibits a richer range of colours than the blue-grey-green of labradorite, and high has labradoresence. Sometimes incorrectly used to describe labradorite whenever a richer display of colours is present, regardless of locality. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrolite
spectrolite
Spinel /ˈspɪnɛl/ is the magnesium aluminium member of the larger spinel group of minerals. It has the formula MgAl2O4 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinel
spinel
The Spinel Group contains over twenty members, but only a few are considered common. They are a group of oxides that have very similar structures. Named after their sole gemstone representative, spinel, this is an important group of minerals. - http://www.galleries.com/Spinel_Group
spinel-gemstone
Spodumene is a rock forming mineral in granites and pegmatites that bear other lithium minerals. Spodumene is a relatively new mineral to science, being discovered in the last three centuries and gem varieties have only been discovered in the last 120 years. - http://www.galleries.com/Spodumene
spodumene
Spongolite is a stone made almost entirely from fossilised sponges. It is light and porous. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spongolite
spongolite
Staurolite is a red brown to black, mostly opaque, nesosilicate mineral with a white streak. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, has a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5 and the chemical formula: Fe2+2Al9O6(SiO4)4(O,OH)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staurolite
staurolite
Strontium carbonate, usually containing some calcium. It is a member of the aragonite group. Used in the refining of sugar and the production of fireworks. - http://www.minerals.net/mineral/strontianite.aspx,
strontianite
Strontium (/ˈstrɒntiəm/ STRON-tee-əm) is a chemical element with symbol Sr and atomic number 38. An alkaline earth metal, strontium is a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element that is highly reactive chemically. The metal turns yellow when it is exposed to air. Strontium has physical and chemical properties similar to those of its two neighbors calcium and barium. It occurs naturally in the minerals celestine, putnisite and strontianite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strontium
strontium
Sulfur or sulphur is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with chemical formula S8. Elemental sulfur is a bright yellow crystalline solid when at room temperature. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulphur
sulphur
Sylvite, also called sylvine, is a major source of potassium or potash used in fertilizer products. So great is the need for potassium that sylvite deposits are considered very valuable economically. - http://www.galleries.com/Sylvite
sylvite
Talc is an important industrialMineral. Its resistance to heat, electricity and acids make it an ideal surface for lab counter tops and electrical switchboards. It is also an important filler material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Even with all these uses, most people only know talc as the primary ingredient in talcum powder.- http://www.galleries.com/Talc
talc
Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. Previously known as tantalium, its name comes from Tantalus, a character from Greek mythology. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant. It is part of the refractory metals group, which are widely used as minor components in alloys. The chemical inertness of tantalum makes it a valuable substance for laboratory equipment and a substitute for platinum. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantalum
tantalum
An oxide of tantalum also known as tantalum(V) oxide, a white, inert solid with a high refractive index and low absorption (i.e. colourless), useful for coatings, and used in the production of capacitors, due to its high dielectric constant. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantalum_pentoxide
tantalumPentoxide
Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite belonging to the epidote group.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzanite
tanzanite
Medium-grained sedimentary rock, yielding significant quantities of tar or oil upon decomposition by heating to high temperatures
tar sand
Tellurium is a chemical element with symbol Te and atomic number 52. A brittle, mildly toxic, rare, silver-white metalloid which looks similar to tin, tellurium is chemically related to selenium and sulfur. It is occasionally found in native form, as elemental crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tellurium
tellurium
Terbium is a chemical element with the symbol Tb and atomic number 65. It is a silvery-white rare earth metal that is malleable, ductile and very hard. Terbium is never found in nature as a free element, but it is contained in many minerals, including cerite, gadolinite, monazite, xenotime and euxenite. - Terbium is a chemical element with the symbol Tb and atomic number 65. It is a silvery-white rare earth metal that is malleable, ductile and very hard. Terbium is never found in nature as a free element, but it is contained in many minerals, including cerite, gadolinite, monazite, xenotime and euxenite.
terbium
Thallium is a chemical element with symbol Tl and atomic number 81. This soft gray other metal is not found free in nature. When isolated, it resembles tin, but discolors when exposed to air. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thallium
thallium
Thenardite is one of several non-marine evaporite Sulfate Class minerals. It is easily dissolvable in water and specimens should be stored with desiccant. Sulfates in general tend to be more soluble than most of the other mineral classes and simple sodium salts, such as thernardite, are always soluble. - http://www.galleries.com/Thenardite
thenardite
Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive chemical element with the symbol Th and atomic number 90. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium
thorium
Thulium is a chemical element that has the symbol Tm and atomic number 69. It is the thirteenth and antepenultimate element in the lanthanide series - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thulium
thulium
Tin is a chemical element with symbol Sn (for Latin: stannum) and atomic number 50. It is a main group metal in group 14 of the periodic table. Tin shows chemical similarity to both neighboring group-14 elements, germanium and lead. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin
tin
Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density and high strength. It is highly resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia and chlorine. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium
titanium
Topaz is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewelry. Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and one of the hardest minerals in nature. - http://www.galleries.com/Topaz
topaz
Tourmaline is a crystal boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmaline
tourmaline
Tremolite is a member of the amphibole group of silicate minerals with composition: Ca2(Mg5.0-4.5Fe2+0.0-0.5)Si8O22(OH)2. Tremolite forms by metamorphism of sediments rich in dolomite and quartz. Tremolite forms a series with actinolite and ferro-actinolite. Pure magnesium tremolite is creamy white, but the color grades to dark green with increasing iron content. It has a hardness on Mohs scale of 5 to 6. Nephrite, one of the two minerals of the gemstone jade, is a green variety of tremolite - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolite
tremolite-actinolite
Tsavorite or tsavolite is a variety of the garnet group species grossular, a calcium-aluminium garnet with the formula Ca3Al2Si3O12 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavorite
tsavorite
Tungsten, also known as wolfram, is a chemical element with the chemical symbol W and atomic number 74. The word tungsten comes from the Swedish language tung sten directly translatable to heavy stone, - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tungsten
tungsten
Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent, non-metal mineral in the jewelry trade. - http://www.galleries.com/Turquoise
turquoise
Uranium is a silvery-white metallic chemical element in the actinide series of the periodic table, with symbol U and atomic number 92. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all its isotopes are unstable (with half-lives of the 6 naturally known isotopes, U-233 - U-238, varying between 69 years and 4½ billion years). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium
uranium
Uranium dioxide or uranium(IV) oxide (UO2), also known as urania or uranous oxide, is an oxide of uranium, and is a black, radioactive, crystalline powder that naturally occurs in the mineral uraninite. It is used in nuclear fuel rods in nuclear reactors. A mixture of uranium and plutonium dioxides is used as MOX fuel. Prior to 1960 it was used as yellow and black color in ceramic glazes and glass. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium_dioxide
uranium oxide
Vanadium is a chemical element with the symbol V and atomic number 23. It is a hard, silvery gray, ductile and malleable transition metal. The element is found only in chemically combined form in nature, but once isolated artificially. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanadium
vanadium
A brown/yellow solid, although when freshly precipitated from aqueous solution, its colour is deep orange. Also known as vanadium(V) oxide or vanadia. Because of its high oxidation state, is both an amphoteric oxide and an oxidizing agent, used as a precursor to alloys of vanadium and as an industrial catalyst. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanadium(V)_oxide
vanadium pentoxide
Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is sometimes confused with turquoise. It is usually greener, however, than turquoise. Variscite is sometimes used as a semi-precious stone and can make distinctive color patterns that are very attractive. - http://www.galleries.com/Variscite
variscite
Vermiculite is an important member of the Montmorillonite/Smectite Group, members of which also belong to the larger general group known as the Clays. Vermiculite is also sometimes placed in the Mica Group, although recent analysis has excluded it from this group. - http://www.galleries.com/Vermiculite
vermiculite
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence one of the names. The other name, idocrase, is from the greek and means mixed form, an allusion to its crystals showing a mixture of other mineral forms. - http://www.galleries.com/Vesuvianite
vesuvianite
A clay that imparts whiteness to the finished ceramic ware when fired. - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/642810/whiteware
white-firing clay
Wollastonite is a calcium inosilicate mineral (CaSiO3) that may contain small amounts of iron, magnesium, and manganese substituting for calcium. It is usually white. It forms when impure limestone or dolostone is subjected to high temperature and pressure sometimes in the presence of silica-bearing fluids as in skarns or contact metamorphic rocks. Associated minerals include garnets, vesuvianite, diopside, tremolite, epidote, plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene and calcite. It is named after the English chemist and mineralogist William Hyde Wollaston (1766–1828). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wollastonite
wollastonite
Xenotime is a rare earth phosphate mineral, whose major component is yttrium orthophosphate (YPO4). Occasionally, gemstones are also cut from the finer xenotime crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenotime
xenotime-gemstone
Ytterbium is a chemical element with symbol Yb and atomic number 70. It is the fourteenth and penultimate element in the lanthanide series, or last element in the f-block, which is the basis of the relative stability of the +2 oxidation state. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ytterbium
ytterbium
Yttrium is a chemical element with symbol Y and atomic number 39. It is a silvery-metallic transition metal chemically similar to the lanthanides and it has often been classified as a "rare earth element. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yttrium
yttrium
Yttrium oxide, also known as yttria is an air-stable, white solid substance. Used to make Eu:YVO4 and Eu:Y2O3 phosphors that give the red color in color TV picture tubes, to make yttrium iron garnets used in microwave filters, and to make the high temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yttrium_oxide
yttrium oxide
Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts.[1] The term zeolite was originally coined in 1756 by Swedish mineralogist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt, who observed that upon rapidly heating the material stilbite, it produced large amounts of steam from water that had been adsorbed by the material. Based on this, he called the material zeolite, from the Greek ζέω (zéō), meaning "to boil" and λίθος (líthos), meaning "stone. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeolite
zeolite
Zinc is a metallic chemical element; it has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. It is the first element of group 12 of the periodic table. In some respects zinc is chemically similar to magnesium: its ion is of similar size and its only common oxidation state is +2. Zinc is the 24th most abundant element in the Earth's crust and has five stable isotopes - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc
zinc
Zircon (/ˈzɜrkən/; including hyacinth or yellow zircon) is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. A common empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr1–y, REEy)(SiO4)1–x(OH)4x–y - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zircon
zircon
Zircon resembles diamond in luster and fire and colorless zircons have been mistaken for diamonds by experienced jewelers. Zircon can make a very attractive and affordable gemstone. It is found in browns and greens but can be heat treated to beautiful blue and golden colors. - http://www.galleries.com/Zircon
zircon-gemstone
A white crystalline oxide of zirconium. Used in the production of ceramics, as a protective coating on particles of titanium dioxide pigments, as a refractory material, in insulation, abrasives and enamels, in oxygen sensors and fuel cell membranes, and as the solid electrolyte in electrochromic devices. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zirconia
zirconia
Zirconium is a chemical element with the symbol Zr, atomic number 40 and atomic mass of 91.224. The name of zirconium is taken from the mineral zircon, the most important source of zirconium. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zirconium
zirconium
Represents a particular body of rock that is a lateral variant of a lithostratigraphic unit, or a variant of a lithodemic unit.
facies
Geologic unit constituent is present as masses with generally sharp boundaries enclosed within a matrix of some other material.
inclusion
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.
lithosome
Entire described unit consists of a single part or constituent.
only part
The geologic unit part role is not known in any greater detail.
part of
A geologic unit part that occupies a particular stratigraphic position within a geologic unit.
stratigraphic part
Geologic unit part with unspecified role.
unspecified part role
The construction cannot be used under normal conditions, though its main elements (walls, roof) are still present.
declined
EXAMPLE: A house whose windows have been for a long time broken or walled up (even if occupied by squatters).
The construction has been demolished. There are no more visible remains.
demolished
The construction is functional.
functional
NOTE: The construction may be used under normal conditions for its current use value(s).
The construction is being designed. Construction has not yet started.
projected
The construction has been partly demolished and some main elements (roof, walls) have been destroyed. There are some visible remains of the construction.
ruin
The construction is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the construction and not to maintenance work.
under construction
The facility is no longer used and is being or has been decommissioned.
decommissioned
The facility is no longer used, but is not being or has not been decommissioned.
disused
The facility is functional.
The facility is being designed. Construction has not yet started.
The facility is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the facility and not to maintenance work.
Groundwater quantity or quality is dependent mostly on natural factors, but with some influence through human activity
lightly modified
Groundwater quantity or quality is modified by human activity.
modified
Groundwater quantity or quality is dependent only on natural factors.
natural
Groundwater quantity or quality is modified by human activity and the values of a number of parameters exceed the drinking water standards.
strongly modified
The natural state of groundwater condition is unknown.
unknown
Connection between two network elements in different networks of the same type, but in adjacent areas. The referenced network elements represent the different, but spatially connected real-world phenomena.
cross border connected
Connection between two network elements in different networks of the same type, but in adjacent areas. The referenced network elements represent the same real-world phenomena.
cross border identical
Connection between two network elements in different transport networks that use a different transport mode. The connection represents a possibility for the transported media (people, goods, etc) to change from one transport mode to another.
intermodal
Infrastructure, building repair and restoration costs.
estimated Cost For Society
Numerical expression for the amount of evacuated persons caused by the event.
evacuated
Numerical expression for the amount of fatalities caused by the event.
fatalities
Numerical expression for the amount of injured persons caused by the event.
injured
Numerical expression for the amount of isolated persons caused by the event.
isolated
contaminating activity ended before an agreed year or took mainly place before this year
historical
contaminating activity continues up to the present date or the date of the start of site investigation or management
ongoing
contaminating activity ended after an agreed year or took mainly place after this year
recent
not historical
recent calamity
The activity is allowed to be performed within the zone.
permitted
NOTE 1: To achieve or maintain good environmental status only a specific activity or activities may be allowed to be performed in the zone.\nNOTE 2: If an activity is only allowed between a particular time period then this should be documented in the validTime attribute.
An activity is not allowed to be performed within the zone.
prohibited
NOTE 1: To achieve or maintain good environmental status specific activity or activities may not be allowed to be performed in the zone.\nNOTE 2: If an activity is prohibited within a particular time period then this should be documented in the schedule.
An activity that is positively promoted or introduced within the zone to achieve good environmental status.
promoted
An activity is limited to only be performed within specific bounds.
restricted
NOTE 1: To achieve or maintain good environmental status an activity may be restricted to mitigate the risk of environmental degradation.\nNOTE 2: If an activity is restricted between a particular time period then this should be documented in the validTime attribute\nEXAMPLE: Water abstraction: is restricted and controlled by licence where the operator may be limited to abstracting a specific amount of water per day.
Activities related to agriculture and aquaculture.
agriculture And Aquaculture
Activities related to conservation of nature and cultural heritage.
conservation
Activities causing environmental pollution.
environmental Pollution
Activities related to fishing, hunting and/or collecting of flora or fauna.
fishing Hunting Or Collecting
Activities related to land use and planning.
land Use And Planning
Activities related to protection and eradication of harmful organisms and disease related to plant and animal health.
plant And Animal Health
Activities related to mining and extraction of materials.
resource Management
Activities related to risk management.
risk Management
Activities related to transportation.
transportation
The units defined by the countUnitValues have been calculated using a modelling technique.
calculated
The units defined by the countUnitValues have been counted.
counted
The units defined by the countUnitValues have been estimated.
estimated
A pipe or artificial channel that is designed to transport water from a remote source, usually by gravity, for freshwater supply, agricultural, and/or industrial use.
aqueduct
A structure that connects two locations and provides for the passage of a transportation route over a terrain obstacle.
bridge
An enclosed channel for carrying a watercourse under a route.
culvert
A pipe used for conveying liquid from one level to a lower level, using the liquid pressure differential to force a column of the liquid up to a higher level before it falls to the outlet.
siphon
The building (or building component) is used for agricultural activities.
agriculture
A building (or building component) of small size that is used only in connection with another larger building (or building component) and generally does not inherit the same function and characteristics as the building (or building component) it is linked to.
ancillary
EXAMPLES : A summer house or garage (ancillary use) in the garden of a dwelling (residential use).
The building (or building component) hosts more than one dwelling.
collective residence
The building (or building component) is used for any service activities. This value addresses the buildings and building components dedicated to tertiary sector activities (commercial and services).
commerce and services
NOTE: This value includes both ternary sector (commercial activities) and quaternary sector (non-commercial, charity sector).
The building (or building component) hosts only one dwelling.
individual residence
NOTE: This value includes detached houses such as bungalows, villas, chalets, forest lodges, farmhouses, country houses, summer houses, weekend houses and semi-detached or terraced houses, with each dwelling having its own roof and its own entrance directly from ground surface.
The building (or building component) is used for secondary sector activities (industrial).
The building (or building component) hosts at least 3 dwellings.
more than two dwellings
NOTE: This class includes flat blocks, apartment houses, with three or more dwellings but excludes residence for communities.
The building (or building component) hosts offices.
The building (or building component) hosts public services. Public services are tertiary services provided for the benefit of the citizens.
public services
Public services are often ruled by public governments or on behalf of them.\nEXAMPLES: Schools, hospitals, governmental buildings, prisons, rescue stations, transport station.\nNOTE: in case of a building being both office and public service (e.g. a city hall), the building should be classified preferably as public service.
The building (or building component) hosts a residence for communities.
residence for communities
This class includes residential buildings for communities, including residences and service residences for the elderly, students, children and other social groups.
The building (or building component) is used for residential purpose.
The building (or building component) hosts trade activities.
trade
EXAMPLE: Shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants.
The building (or building component) hosts two dwellings.
two dwellings
NOTE: This class includes detached houses, semi-detached or terraced houses, with two dwellings.
A set of processed or interpreted physical parameter curves along the axis of a borehole
compositLog
1D layer model, encoded as discrete curve coverage.
layerModel
Series of seismic property - two way time functions referenced to CDP locations
seismicTimeSection
Friday is the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday.
friday
Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday
monday
Any day that is a public holiday.
publicHoliday
Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday.
saturday
Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday.
sunday
Thursday is the day of the week between Wednesday and Friday.
thursday
Tuesday is the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.
tuesday
Wednesday is the day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday.
wednesday
Weekdays refers to all days contained within a working week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
weekdays
Weekdays refers to all days contained within a weekend: Saturday and Sunday.
weekends
The Protected Site has a classification using the International Union for Conservation of Nature classification scheme.
IUCN
The Protected Site has a designation under UNESCO Man and Biosphere programme.
UNESCO man and biosphere programme
The Protected Site has a designation under UNESCO World Heritage Convention.
UNESCO world heritage
The Protected Site has a designation under the Emerald Network.
emerald network
The Protected Site has a classification using the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
national monuments record
The Protected Site has a designation under either the Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC) or the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC).
natura2000
The Protected Site has a designation under the Ramsar Convention.
ramsar
the number of new cases of a condition, symptom, death, or injury that develop during a specific time period, such as a year. The number is often expressed as a percentage of a population. (ref.: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002387.htm)
Incidence
Data on death; often expressed as mortality (death) rate, which is an estimate of the proportion of a population that dies during a specified period. Mortality (death) statistics usually show numbers of death ad/or rates by age, sex, cause, and sometimes other variables. Different types of mortality (death) rates are available, for example infant mortality rate (the number of children dying under a year of age divided by the number of live births that year).\nRef.: Porta M (Ed.). A Dictionary of Epidemiology. IEA, 2008. Oxford University Press.
Mortality
An epidemic limited to localized increase in the incidence of a disease; e.g. in a village, town, or closed institution.\nRef.: Porta M (Ed.). A Dictionary of Epidemiology. IEA, 2008. Oxford University Press.
Outbreak
The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease. Prevalence is a statistical concept referring to the number of cases of a disease that are present in a particular population at a given time.\n(ref.: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11697) .
Prevalence
Capacitor control.
capacitor control
Capacior control is usually done to achieve as many as possible of the following goals: reduce losses due to reactive load current, reduce kVA demand, decrease customer energy consumption, improve voltage profile, and increase revenue. Indirectly capacitor control also results in longer equipment lifetimes because of reduced equipment stresses.
Connection box.
connection box
Connection box protects and/or encloses electric circuits and equipment on the ground.
Power factor correcting equipment.
correcting equipment
Power distribution is more efficient if operated when the power factor (PF) is unity. An alternating voltage and the current causing it to flow should rise and fall in value equally and reverse direction at the same instant. When this happens, the two waves are said to be in phase and the power factor is unity (1.0). However, various inductive effects, such as idle running induction motors or transformers, can lower the power factor.
Delivery point.
delivery point
Point the electric power is being delivered to.
Detection Equipment
detection equipment
Voltage regulators vary the ac supply or source voltage to the customer to maintain the voltage within desired limits. Voltage provided by regulators is changed using a tap-changing switch to adjust the number of secondary windings. Bypass switches allow a regulator to be removed for normal service without interrupting the downstream load.\nNOTE Subtypes include: Single Phase Overhead, Two Phase Overhead, Three Phase Overhead, Three Phase Pad-Mounted.
Dynamic protective device.
dynamic protective device
In addition to opening when a fault is detected, dynamic protective devices also reclose to attempt to re-establish service. If the fault remains after a prescribed number of reclosings, the device may lock open the circuit. Reclosing is designed to reduce or eliminate the effects of temporary faults.\nNOTE It may include following subtypes: Circuit Breakers,\nFault Interrupter, Reclosers (Single Phase Hydraulic, etc.), and Sectionalizer
Node in an electricity network.
electricity network node
Fuse.
fuse
Fuses are used to protect distribution devices from damaging currents. A fuse is an intentionally weakened spot in the electric circuit that opens the circuit at a predetermined current that is maintained for a predetermined amount of time. Fuses are not dynamic in that they remain open and do not reclose. By automatically interrupting the flow of electricity, a fuse prevents or limits damage caused by an overload or short circuit.
Generator.
generator
Generator is an alternative, third-party power source feeding into the electrical network.
Load tap changer.
load tap changer
Load tap changer represents power transformer controls that change the primary to-secondary turns ratio of a transformer winding while the transformer is under load to regulate the flow of current and minimize voltage drop. Automatic loadtap changers in the power transformer provides voltage control on the substation bus. Control systems of voltage regulators and tap changing equipment beyond the substation usually have a line-drop compensator to simulate voltage drop between the substation and points in the distribution system.
Main station.
main station
Electric station represents a building or fenced-in enclosure that houses the equipment that switches and modifies the characteristics of energy from a generation source. Distribution systems include primary feeders (circuits), transformer banks, and secondary circuits (overhead or underground) that serve a specified area.
Monitoring And Control Equipment
monitoring and control equipment
Net station.
net station
Network protector.
network protector
Network transformers connect to the secondary network through a network protector. Network protector components may be the circuit breaker, relays, backup fuses and controls required for automatically disconnecting a transformer from the secondary network in response to predetermined conditions on primary feeder or transformer.
Open point.
open point
Open point contains information about a variety of insulated and shielded devices that connect high-voltage cables to apparatus, including transformers. Separable, load-break insulated connectors are used with primary bushings of submersible distribution transformers for safety. This is known as a dead-front configuration.
Primary meter.
primary meter
Primary meters are installed if commercial customers elect to have power delivered at distribution voltages, such as 12.5 kV. Residential customers are generally billed for kilowatt hours (kWH) used. Commercial and industrial customers may additionally be billed for demand charges and power factor charges.
Recloser electronic control.
recloser electronic control
Reclosers and sectionalizers isolate temporary and permanent faults in electric lines. Reclosers open circuits (trip) in case of a fault, and reclose after a predetermined time. The time-current characteristic, usually expressed in a curve, is based on temperature and fuse tolerances and is used to coordinate recloser operations. Reclosers allow (usually) four trip operations to clear temporary faults.
Recloser hydraulic control.
recloser hydraulic control
Recloser hydraulic control is an intregral part of single-phase reclosers. A trip coil in series with the line is used to sense overcurrent and trip open the recloser contacts. The contacts close after a preset interval.
Regulator control.
regulator control
Voltage provided by regulators is changed using a tap-changing switch to adjust the number of secondary windings. Line load can be regulated from 10 percent above to 10 percent below normal line voltage. Voltage regulators that control distribution system voltage are rated from 2.5 kV to 34.5 grd Y kV. Most feeder regulators have the 32-step design.
Relay control.
relay control
Protective relay systems detect and isolate faults. Time-delayed phase and ground relays are coordinated with fuses and reclosers further out on the circuit. They are instantaneous units with inverse TCCs to coordinate with fuses and reclosers further downstream. Relays are usually set to trip feeder breakers and protect the fuse in the event of temporary faults beyond the fuse.
Sectionalizer electronic control.
sectionalizer electronic control
Sectionalizers are automatic circuit opening devices that are installed on the load side of fault-interrupting devices and count its fault-trip operations. Sectionalizers can be set to open after one, two, or three counts have been detected\nwith a predetermined time span. Sectionalizers are used in conjunction with fuses and reclosers and may have inrush current restraint features to prevent a false count when lines are re-energized.
Sectionalizer hydraulic control.
sectionalizer hydraulic control
Sectionalizer controls store a pulse counter when the minimum actuating current drops to zero because a fault is interrupted by the recloser (or other protective device). Sectionalizers operate in conjunction with breakers and reclosers to lock out fault current after a predetermined number (usually three) of recloser operations (trips).
Street light.
street light
A street light (or lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard) is a raised source of light on the edge of a road, which is turned on or lit at a certain time every night.
Sub station.
sub station
An electrical substation is a subsidiary station of an electricity generation, transmission and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low or the reverse using transformers. Electric power may flow through several substations between generating plant and consumer, and may be changed in voltage in several steps. A substation that has a step-up transformer increases the voltage while decreasing the current, while a step-down transformer decreases the voltage while increasing the current for domestic and commercial distribution.
Switch.
switch
A switch disconnects circuits within the distribution
Transformer.
transformer
network and can be manually or power operated. Switches are either open or closed. Switches are critical to the electric distribution system to allow current interruption to allow system maintenance, redirecting current in case of emergency, or to isolate system failures. Switches may be automated and controlled remotely through SCADA operation.
Voltage regulator.
voltage regulator
Transformers transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another circuit usually with changed values of voltage and current in the process.\nNOTE Subtypes include: Network, Single Phase Overhead, Single Phase Underground, Two Phase Overhead, Three Phase Overhead, Three Phase Underground, Step, and Power.
The elevation has been captured at the level of the maximum extent of the above ground envelope of the construction.
above ground envelope
The elevation has been captured at the bottom of the usable part of the construction.
bottom of construction
NOTE: The bottom of usable part of a building is generally its lowest underground floor.
The elevation has been captured at the entrance of the construction, generally the bottom of entrance door.
entrance point
The elevation has been captured at eave level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest eave levels of the construction.
general eave
NOTE: in case of a roof having a symetry axis, values generalEave, lowestEave and highestEave are equivalent.
The elevation has been captured at ground level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest ground points of the construction.
general ground
NOTE: In case of buildings located on flat areas, values generalGround, lowestgroundPoint and highestgroundPoint are equivalent.
The elevation has been captured at roof level, anywhere between the lowest edge roof level and the top of the construction.
general roof
The elevation has been captured at roof edge level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest roof edges of the construction.
general roof edge
NOTE: in case of a roof having a symetry axis, values generalRoofEdge, lowestRoofEdge and highestRoofEdge are equivalent.
The elevation has been captured at the highest ground point of the construction.
higheseu-technicalround point
The elevation has been captured at the highest eave level of the construction.
highest eave
The elevation has been captured at the highest point of the construction, including the installations, such as chimneys and antennas.
highest point
The elevation has been captured at the highest roof edge level of the construction.
highest roof edge
highestground point
The elevation has been captured at the lowest ground point level of the construction.
lowest ground point
The elevation has been captured at the lowest eave level of the construction.
lowest eave
The elevation has been captured at the level of the lowest floor above ground.
lowest floor above ground
This value is of interest for over-hanging buildings or for buildings on pilotis.
The elevation has been captured at the lowest roof edge level of the construction.
lowest roof edge
The elevation has been captured at the top level of the construction.
top of construction
NOTE: for buildings, it is generally top of the roof.
Naturally occurring abrasives.
abrasive minerals
Direct application of chalk, limestone or dolomite for soil conditioning
agricultural lime
Material used for agricultural or horticultural purposes as a fertiliser, soil conditioner or improver.
Mineral occurrences including Aluminium; Copper; Lead; Lead + Zinc; Tin; Zinc
base metals
Natural Stone used in a block, flag or slate form for construction or decorative purposes, or artifacts, e.g. millstones.
building and dimension stone
Mineral occurrences including Aggregate; Dimension & ornamental stones (granite, gabbro, travertine,etc.); Gypsum, anhydrite; Cement limestone; Limestone for lime; Marble.
building raw material
Material directly used in the manufacture of cement or mortar.
cement-making material
Mineral occurrences including common clays (brick, tile); White-firing clays (refractory and ceramic clays); Dolomite; Feldspar, nepheline; Kaolin; Andalusite group (andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite).
ceramic and refractory
Borates; Barite; Fluorite; Magnesium (magnesite); Sodium sulphate; Sodium carbonate (trona); Pyrite; Sulphur; Rock salt; Strontium; Zeolites
Mineral occurrences including Borates; Barite; Fluorite; Magnesium (magnesite); Sodium sulphate; Sodium carbonate (trona); Pyrite; Sulphur; Rock salt; Strontium; Zeolites.
chemical minerals
Material used in the construction industry. Includes aggregate, dimension & ornamental stones (granite, gabbro, travertine, etc.), gypsum, anhydrite, cement limestone, limestone for lime, marble, sand and gravel.
construction
Any of several hard, inert materials, such as sand, gravel, slag, or crushed stone, used for mixing with a cementing or bituminous material to form concrete or asphalt or used alone, as in railroad ballast or graded fill. Excludes materials for cement making and plaster making.
construction aggregates
Material has potential for use in borehole drilling processes, e.g. as a mud weight or viscosity additive.
drilling minerals
Bituminous sandstone/limestone, oil shale; Coal; Lignite; Peat; Thorium; Uranium
Energy
Mineral occurrences including Bituminous sandstone/limestone, oil shale; Coal; Lignite; Peat; Thorium; Uranium.
energy cover minerals
Raw materials in the energy industry. Includes oil, gas, bituminous sandstone and limestone, oil shale, coal, lignite, peat, thorium, uranium.
energy minerals
Clay or shale with particular properties, used for a civil engineering purpose other than as a fill, e.g. liner for landfill, flood defence
engineering clay
Mineral occurrences including Phosphate; Potash (sylvite, carnalite).
fertilizer
Material has potential for energy production through burning
fossil fuel use
Material used as a part of the process in the manufacture of a metallic product.
foundry minerals
General use in the glass making industry, including fluxes.
glass manufacturing minerals
Horticultural uses e.g. sand for top dressing, peat
horticultural
Material used in the manufacture of a product by an industrial process, or in the treatment of a product
industrialMinerals
Material directly used in the treatment or enhancement of an industrial product, i.e. paper coatings.
industrial product treatment
Mineral occurrences including Cobalt; Chromium; Iron; Manganese; Molybdenum; Niobium; Nickel; Vanadium; Tungsten.
iron and ferro-alloy metals
Soil and aggregates used for landscaping
landscaping
Metal ore directly used to produce metals and minerals used in their processing
metal industry
Mineral occurrences including any type of metallic mineral.
metallic minerals
Resource end use is for sale to collectors and for education
mineral specimens
Mineral occurrences including any type of non-metallic mineral.
non-metallic minerals
Non-metallic minerals (with more dedicated end uses)
Material has potential for energy production through use in nuclear reactor
nuclear energy source
Material directly used in the manufacture of a plaster or plasterboard.
plaster and plaster board
Mineral occurrences including Diamond (industrial and gemstone); Emerald; Ruby, Sapphire, Corundum (gemstone); Beryls, quartz, tourmalines, garnets, topaz, peridot, zircon, etc. (gemstones).
precious and semi-precious stones
Mineral occurrences including Silver; Gold; Platinoids in general.
precious metals
Mineral occurrences including metals or minerals coming from mining waste treatment.
recycled waste
Mineral occurrences including Abrasives: garnet, staurolite, corundum; Asbestos (antophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite); Attapulgite, sepiolite (clay); Bentonite (clay); Limestone, calcite (filler); Diatomite (kieselguhr); Graphite; Mica; Perlite; Quartz (massive / block for ferrosilicon); Quartz, optical & piezoelectrical use; Silica sand; Talc, pyrophyllite; Vermiculite; Wollastonite.
speciality and other industrialRocks and minerals
Abrasives: garnet, staurolite, corundum; Asbestos (antophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite); Attapulgite, sepiolite (clay); Bentonite (clay); Limestone, calcite (filler); Diatomite (kieselguhr); Graphite; Mica; Perlite; Quartz (massive / block for ferrosilicon); Quartz, optical & piezoelectrical use; Silica sand; Talc, pyrophyllite; Vermiculite; Wollastonite
Mineral occurrences including Beryllium; Bismuth; Cadmium; Germanium, Gallium; Hafnium; Mercury; Indium; Lithium; Rubidium, Cesium; Rhenium; Rare Earths (undifferentiated); Antimony; Selenium; Tantalum; Tellurium; Titanium (ilmenite, rutile); Zirconium (zircon, baddeleyite).
speciality and rare metals
Material used as a raw material for the manufacture of structural clay products, i.e. Bricks, pipes and tiles.
structural clay products
energy from electricity source
electric
energy from gas source
gases
energy from nuclear source
nuclear
energy from petroleum source
petroleum products
energy from renewable source
renewables
solid fuel energy
solid fuels
Environmental health determinant related to air.
air
Environmental health determinant related to indoor air.
indoor Air
Environmental health determinant related to noise.
noise
Environmental health determinant related to pollen.
pollen
Environmental health determinant related to water.
water
A predominantly mechanical mixture of a variety of individual gases forming the earth's enveloping atmosphere.
SOURCE: GEMET / MGH
State of the climate and/or change in this state that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer.
climate and climate change
TBD
Measures or devices designed to reduce the risk of harm to human health posed by pollutants or other threatening conditions in the ecosystem.
health protection
SOURCE: GEMET / TOE (for "environmental health protection")
The term land use deals with the spatial aspects of all human activities on the land and with the way in which the land surface is adapted, or could be adapted, to serve human needs.
land use
SOURCE: GEMET / GOOD
A feature or component of the natural environment that is of value in serving human needs, e.g. soil, water, plant life, wildlife, etc. Some natural resources have an economic value (e.g. timber) while others have a "non-economic" value (e.g. scenic beauty).
natural resources
SOURCE: GEMET / UNUN
Active management of the earth's natural resources and environment to ensure their quality is maintained and that they are wisely used.
nature and biodiversity
SOURCE: GEMET / PHC (for "nature conservation")
Sound which is unwanted, either because of its effects on humans, its effect on fatigue or malfunction of physical equipment, or its interference with the perception or detection of other sounds.
The top layer of the land surface of the earth that is composed of disintegrated rock particles, humus, water and air.
soil
SOURCE: GEMET / CED
Development that provides economic, social and environmental benefits in the long term having regard to the needs of living and future generations.
sustainable development
SOURCE: GEMET\n\nNOTE Defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 as: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (Source: GILP96)
Material, often unusable, left over from any manufacturing, industrial, agricultural or other human process; material damaged or altered during a manufacturing process and subsequently left useless.
waste
SOURCE: GEMET / HMD / OED
Common liquid (H2O) which forms rain, rivers, the sea, etc., and which makes up a large part of the bodies of organisms.
SOURCE: GEMET / PHC
A technical unit, such as machinery, an apparatus, a device, a system installed, or a piece of equipment placed in position or connected for use.
Installation
All land at a distinct geographic location under the management control of an organisation covering activities, products and services.
A drainage channel along which runoff no longer occurs, as on an alluvial fan.
abandoned river channel setting
Marine environment in which carbonate sediment does not dissolve before reaching the sea floor and can accumulate.
above carbonate compensation depth setting
The ocean environment at water depths between 3,500 and 6,000 metres.
abyssal setting
The Abyssal zone is a part of the deep sea floor that exhibits a uniform fauna and is generally noted for its lack of nutrients, high oxygen content, and almost total lack of sunlight. The zone is characterized by continuously cold waters of approximately
Plate margin setting on continental crust.
active continental margin setting
Divergent plate margin at which new oceanic crust is being formed.
active spreading center setting
Sedimentary setting in which wind is the dominant process producing, transporting, and depositing sediment. Typically has low-relief plain or piedmont slope physiography.
aeolian process setting
Human influence setting with intensive agricultural activity or forestry land use, including forest plantations.
agricultural and forestry land setting
Modern "algal flats are found on rock or mud in areas flooded only by the highest tides and are often subject to high evaporation rates. Algal flats survive only when an area is salty enough to eliminate snails and other herbivorous animals that eat algae, yet is not so salty that the algae cannot survive. The most common species of algae found on algal flats are blue-green algae of the genera Scytonema and Schizothrix. These algae can tolerate the daily extremes in temperature and oxygen that typify conditions on the flats. Other plants sometimes found on algal flats include one-celled green algae, flagellates, diatoms, bacteria, and isolated scrubby red and black mangroves, as well as patches of saltwort. Animals include false cerith, cerion snails, fiddler crabs, and great land crabs. Flats with well developed algal mats are restricted for the most part to the Keys, with Sugarloaf and Crane Keys offering prime examples of algal flat habitat." (Audubon, 1991)
algal flat setting
A low, outspread, relatively flat to gently sloping mass of loose rock material, shaped like an open fan or a segment of a cone, deposited by a stream (esp. in a semiarid region) at the place where it issues from a narrow mountain valley upon a plain or broad valley, or where a tributary stream is near or at its junction with the main stream, or wherever a constriction in a valley abruptly ceases or the gradient of the stream suddenly decreases; it is steepest near the mouth of the valley where its apex points upstream, and it slopes gently and convexly outward with gradually decreasing gradient.
alluvial fan setting
An assemblage landforms produced by alluvial and fluvial processes (braided streams, terraces, etc.,) that form low gradient, regional ramps along the flanks of mountains and extend great distances from their sources (e.g., High Plains of North America). (NRCS GLOSSARY OF LANDFORM AND GEOLOGIC TERMS). A level or gently sloping tract or a slightly undulating land surface produced by extensive deposition of alluvium... Synonym-- wash plain;...river plain; aggraded valley plain;... (Jackson, 1997, p. 17). May include one or more River plain systems.
alluvial plain setting
Setting depleted in oxygen, typically subaqueous.
anoxic setting
Setting characterized by mean annual precipitation of 10 inches (25 cm) or less. (Jackson, 1997, p. 172). Equivalent to SLTT 'Desert setting', but use 'Arid' to emphasize climatic nature of setting definition.
arid or Semi Arid environment setting
Tectonic setting adjacent to a volcanic arc formed above a subduction zone. The back arc setting is on the opposite side of the volcanic arc from the trench at which oceanic crust is consumed in a subduction zone. Back arc setting includes terrane that is affected by plate margin and arc-related processes.
back arc setting
The landward side of a reef. The term is often used adjectivally to refer to deposits within the restricted lagoon behind a barrier reef, such as the "back-reef facies" of lagoonal deposits. In some places, as on a platform-edge reef tract, "back reef" refers to the side of the reef away from the open sea, even though no land may be nearby.
backreef setting
A narrow, elongate sand or gravel ridge rising slightly above the high-tide level and extending generally parallel with the shore, but separated from it by a lagoon (Shepard, 1954, p.1904), estuary, or marsh; it is extended by longshore transport and is rarely more than several kilometers long.
barrier beach setting
Setting meant to include all the various geographic elements typically associated with a barrier island coastline, including the barrier islands, and geomorphic/geographic elements that are linked by processes associated with the presence of the island (e.g. wash over fans, inlet channel, back barrier lagoon).
barrier island coastline setting
A lagoon that is roughly parallel to the coast and is separated from the open ocean by a strip of land or by a barrier reef. Tidal influence is typically restricted and the lagoon is commonly hypersaline.
barrier lagoon setting
An ombrotrophic or ombrogene peat/bog whose nutrient supply is exclusively from rain water (including snow and atmospheric fallout) therefore making nutrients extremely oligotrophic.
basin bog setting
Near flat areas of ocean floor, slope less than 1:1000; generally receive only distal turbidite and pelagic sediments.
basin plain setting
The ocean environment at water depths between 200 and 3500 metres.
bathyal setting
The unconsolidated material at the shoreline that covers a gently sloping zone, typically with a concave profile, extending landward from the low-water line to the place where there is a definite change in material or physiographic form (such as a cliff), or to the line of permanent vegetation (usually the effective limit of the highest storm waves); at the shore of a body of water, formed and washed by waves or tides, usually covered by sand or gravel, and lacking a bare rocky surface.
beach setting
Marine environment in which water is deep enough that carbonate sediment goes into solution before it can accumulate on the sea floor.
below carbonate compensation depth setting
A ridgelike or moundlike structure, layered or massive, built by sedentary calcareous organisms, esp. corals, and consisting mostly of their remains; it is wave-resistant and stands topographically above the surrounding contemporaneously deposited sediment.
biological reef setting
Topogeneous bog/peat whose moisture content is largely dependent on surface water. It is relatively rich in plant nutrients, nitrogen, and mineral matter, is mildly acidic to nearly neutral, and contains little or no cellulose; forms in topographic depressions with essential stagnat or non-moving minerotrophic water supply
blanket bog
Waterlogged, spongy ground, consisting primarily of mosses, containing acidic, decaying vegetation that may develop into peat.
bog setting
A stream that divides into or follows an interlacing or tangled network of several small branching and reuniting shallow channels separated from each other by ephemeral branch islands or channel bars, resembling in plan the strands of a complex braid. Such a stream is generally believed to indicate an inability to carry all of its load, such as an overloaded and aggrading stream flowing in a wide channel on a floodplain.
braided river channel setting
A shoreline setting in which terrigenous input is minor compared to local carbonate sediment production. Constructional biogenic activity is an important element in geomorphic development.
carbonate dominated shoreline setting
A type of carbonate platform that is attached to a continental landmass and a region of sedimentation that is analogous to shelf environments for terrigenous clastic deposition. A carbonate shelf may receive some supply of material from the adjacent landmass.
carbonate shelf setting
A natural underground open space; it generally has a connection to the surface, is large enough for a person to enter, and extends into darkness. The most common type of cave is formed in limestone by dissolution.
cave setting
A dune field on low-lying land recently abandoned or built up by the sea; the dunes may ascend a cliff and travel inland.
coastal dune field setting
A low relief plain bordering a water body extending inland to the nearest elevated land, sloping very gently towards the water body. Distinguished from alluvial plain by presence of relict shoreline-related deposits or morphology.
coastal plain setting
ectonic setting in which two continental crustal plates impact and are sutured together after intervening oceanic crust is entirely consumed at a subduction zone separating the plates. Such collision typically involves major mountain forming events, exemplified by the modern Alpine and Himalayan mountain chains.
collisional setting
Metamorphism of country rock at the contact of an igneous body.
contact metamorphic setting
An area of the continental margin between the shoreline and the continental slope that is topographically more complex than the continental shelf. It is characterized by ridges and basins, some of which are below the depth of the continental shelf. An example is the southern California continental borderland (Jackson, 1997, p. 138).
continental borderland setting
That type of the Earth's crust which underlies the continents and the continental shelves; it is equivalent to the sial and continental sima and ranges in thickness from about 25 km to more than 70 km under mountain ranges, averaging ~40 km. The density of the continental crust averages ~2.8 g/cm3 and is ~2.7 g.cm3 in the upper layer. The velocities of compressional seismic waves through it average ~6.5 km/s and are less than ~7.0 km/sec.
continental-crustal setting
Extended terrane in a zone of continental breakup, may include incipient oceanic crust. Examples include Red Sea, East Africa Rift, Salton Trough.
continental rift setting
That part of the ocean floor that is between the shoreline and the continental slope (or, when there is no noticeable continental slope, a depth of 200 m). It is characterized by its gentle slope of 0.1 degree (Jackson, 1997, p. 138). Continental shelves have a classic shoreline-shelf-slope profile termed 'clinoform'.
continental shelf setting
The outermost layer or shell of the Earth, defined according to various criteria, including seismic velocity, density and composition; that part of the Earth above the Mohorovicic discontinuity, made up of the sial and the sima.
crustal setting
The abandoned, bow- or horseshoe-shaped channel of a former meander, left when the stream formed a cutoff across a narrow meander neck. Note that these are typically lakes, thus also lacustrine.
cutoff meander setting
Deep ocean basin with steep (average 10 degrees) slope toward land, more gentle slope (average 5 degrees) towards the sea, and abundant seismic activity on landward side of trench. Does not denote water depth, but may be very deep.
deep sea trench setting
A divergent stream flowing away from the main stream and not returning to it, as in a delta or on an alluvial plain.
delta distributary channel setting
The mouth of a delta distributary channel where fluvial discharge moves from confined to unconfined flow conditions.
delta distributary mouth setting
A narrow zone where deposition in deltas is most active, consisting of a continuous sheet of sand, and occurring within the effective depth of wave erosion (10 m or less). It is the zone separating the prodelta from the delta plain, and it may or may not be steep"
delta front setting
The level or nearly level surface composing the landward part of a large or compound delta; strictly, an alluvial plain characterized by repeated channel bifurcation and divergence, multiple distributary channels, and interdistributary flood basins.
delta plain setting
Slope setting within the deltaic system.
delta slope setting
Environments at the mouth of a river or stream that enters a standing body of water (ocean or lake). The delta forms a triangular or fan-shaped plain of considerable area. Subaerial parts of the delta are crossed by many distributaries of the main river,
deltaic system setting
Extensive deposits on sand in an area where the supply is abundant. As a characteristic, individual dunes somewhat resemble barchans but are highly irregular in shape and crowded; erg areas of the Sahara are an example.
dunefield setting
Setting in which finegrained particles accumulate, e.g. loess deposition.
dust accumulation setting
Dwelling area setting.
dwelling area setting
Geologic environments within the solid Earth.
earth interior setting
Geologic environments on the surface of the solid Earth.
earth surface setting
Contained, embedded, or carried within the body of a glacier or ice sheet; said of meltwater streams, till, drift, moraine.
englacial setting
Marine setting situated within the interior of the continent, rather than at the edge of a continent.
epicontinental marine setting
A delta that has filled, or is in the process of filling, an estuary.
estuarine delta setting
A lagoon produced by the temporary sealing of a river estuary by a storm barrier. Such lagoons are usually seasonal and exist until the river breaches the barrier; they occur in regions of low or spasmodic rainfall.
estuarine lagoon setting
Environments at the seaward end or the widened funnel-shaped tidal mouth of a river valley where fresh water comes into contact with seawater and where tidal effects are evident (adapted from Glossary of Geology, Jackson, 1997, p. 217).
estuary setting
Tectonic setting characterized by extension of the upper crust, manifested by formation of rift valleys or basin and range physiography, with arrays of low to high angle normal faults. Modern examples include the North Sea, East Africa, and the Basin and Range of the North American Cordillera. Typically applied in continental crustal settings.
extended terrane setting
Material originated outside of the Earth or its atmosphere.
extra-terrestrial setting
A debris-flow or sheetflood-dominated alluvial fan build out into a lake or the sea.
fan delta setting
Spreading center at which the opening rate is greater than 100 mm per year.
fast spreading center setting
The surface or strip of relatively smooth land adjacent to a river channel, constructed by the present river in its existing regimen and covered with water when the river overflows its banks. It is built of alluvium carried by the river during floods and deposited in the sluggish water beyond the influence of the swiftest current. A river has one floodplain and may have one or more terraces representing abandoned floodplains.
floodplain setting
Tectonic setting between a subduction-related trench and a volcanic arc.
forearc setting
The exterior area of an orogenic belt where deformation occurs without significant metamorphism. Generally the foreland is closer to the continental interior than other portions of the orogenic belt are.
foreland setting
The seaward side of a reef; the slope covered with deposits of coarse reef talus.
forereef setting
A foreshore is the region between mean high water and mean low water marks of the tides. Depending on the tidal range this may be a vertical distance of anything from a few tens of centimetres to many meters.
foreshore
A desert plain strewn with wind-abraded pebbles, or gibbers; a gravelly desert.
gibber plain setting
A broad, gently sloping sheet of outwash deposited by meltwater streams flowing in front of or beyond a glacier, and formed by coalescing outwahs fans; the surface of a broad body of outwash.
glacial outwash plain setting
Settings adjacent to edges of confined glacier.
glacier lateral setting
Earth surface setting with geography defined by spatial relationship to glaciers (e.g. on top of a glacier, next to a glacier, in front of a glacier...). Processes related to moving ice dominate sediment transport and deposition and landform development.
glacier related setting
Region of sediment deposition at the glacier terminus due to melting of glacier ice, melt-out, ablation and flow till setting.
glacier terminus setting
A setting influenced by glacial meltwater streams. This setting can be sub- en-, supra- and proglacial.
glaciofluvial setting
Ice margin lakes and other lakes related to glaciers. Where meltwater streams enter the lake, sands and gravels are deposited in deltas. At the lake floor, typivally rhythmites (varves) are deposited.Ice margin lakes and other lakes related to glaciers.
glaciolacustrine setting
A marine environment influenced by glaciers. Dropstone diamictons and dropstone muds are typical deposits in this environment.
glaciomarine setting
An elongate trough or basin, bounded on both sides by high-angle normal faults that dip toward one another. It is a structual form that may or may not be geomorphologically expressed as a rift valley.
graben
The deepest oceanic environment, i.e., over 6,000 m in depth. Always in deep sea trench.
hadal setting
A elongate , asymmetric trough or basin bounded on one side by a normal fault.
half-graben
High pressure environment characterized by geothermal gradient significantly lower than standard continental geotherm; environment in which blueschist facies metamorphic rocks form. Typically associated with subduction zones.
high pressure low temperature Earth interior setting
Earth surface setting characterized by surface slope angles high enough that gravity alone becomes a significant factor in geomorphic development, as well as base-of-slope areas influenced by hillslope processes. Hillslope activities include creep, sliding, slumping, falling, and other downslope movements caused by slope collapse induced by gravitational influence on earth materials. May be subaerial or subaqueous.
hillslope setting
Tectonic setting in the internal part of an orogenic belt, characterized by plastic deformation of rocks accompanied by significant metamorphism, typically involving crystalline basement rocks. Typically denotes the most structurally thickened part of an orogenic belt, between a magmatic arc or collision zone and a more 'external' foreland setting.
hinterland tectonic setting
Setting in a zone of high heat flow from the mantle. Typically identified in intraplate settings, but hot spot may also interact with active plate margins (Iceland...). Includes surface manifestations like volcanic center, but also includes crust and mantle manifestations as well.
hot spot setting
Human environment setting.
human environment setting
Setting with seasonal climate having hot to cold or humid to arid seasons.
humid temperate climatic setting
Setting with hot, humid climate influenced by equatorial air masses, no winter season.
humid tropical climatic setting
Igneous environment close to the Earth's surface, characterized by more rapid cooling than plutonic setting to produce generally fine-grained intrusive igneous rock that is commonly associated with co-magmatic volcanic rocks.
hypabyssal setting
Setting on oceanic crust formed at a spreading center that has been abandoned.
inactive spreading center setting
The ocean environment at depths between low tide level and 30 metres.
inner neritic setting
A pronounced indentation of the delta front between advancing stream distributaries, occupied by shallow water, and either open to the sea or partly enclosed by minor distributaries.
interdistributary bay setting
Pertaining to the benthic ocean environment or depth zone between high water and low water; also, pertaining to the organisms of that environment.
intertidal setting
A basin formed within the interior region of a continent, away from plate boundaries.
intracratonic setting
Tectonically stable setting far from any active plate margins.
intraplate tectonic setting
The low, nearly flat, alluvial tract of land at or near the mouth of a river, commonly forming a triangular or fan-shaped plain of considerable area, crossed by many distributaries of the main river, perhaps extending beyond the general trend of the lake shore, resulting from the accumulation of sediment supplied by the river in such quantities that it is not removed by waves or currents. Most deltas are partly subaerial and partly below water.
lacustrine delta setting
Setting associated with a lake. Always overlaps with terrestrial, may overlap with subaerial, subaqueous, or shoreline.
lacustrine setting
A shallow stretch of salt or brackish water, partly or completely separated from a sea or lake by an offshore reef, barrier island, sand or spit (Jackson, 1997). Water is shallow, tidal and wave-produced effects on sediments; strong light reaches sediment.
lagoonal setting
Human influence setting making land capable of more intensive use by changing its general character, as by drainage of excessively wet land, irrigation of arid or semiarid land; or recovery of submerged land from seas, lakes and rivers, restoration after human-induced degradation by removing toxic substances.
land reclamation setting
Settings characterized by very low surface slope and proximity to shoreline. Generally within peritidal setting, but characterized by low surface gradients and generally low-energy sedimentary processes.
low energy shoreline setting
Setting characterized by temperatures significantly higher that those associated with normal continental geothermal gradient.
low pressure high temperature setting
The ocean environment at depths between 1000 and 3500 metres.
lower bathyal setting
Continental crustal setting characterized by upper amphibolite to granulite facies metamorphism, in situ melting, residual anhydrous metamorphic rocks, and ductile flow of rock bodies.
lower continental-crustal setting
The part of a delta plain which is penetrated by saline water and is subject to tidal processes.
lower delta plain setting
That part of the mantle that lies below a depth of about 660 km. With increasing depth, density increases from ~4.4 g/cm3 to ~5.6 g/cm3, and velocity of compressional seismic waves increases from ~10.7 km/s to ~13.7 km/s (Dziewonski and Anderson, 1981).
lower mantle setting
Setting characterized by dominantly intrusive mafic rocks, with sheeted dike complexes in upper part and gabbroic to ultramafic intrusive or metamorphic rocks in lower part.
lower oceanic-crustal setting
The zone of the Earth below the crust and above the core, which is divided into the upper mantle and the lower mantle, with a transition zone separating them.
mantle setting
Setting characterized by arid to semi-arid conditions on restricted coastal plains mostly above normal high tide level, with evaporite-saline mineral, tidal-flood, and eolian deposits. Boundaries with intertidal setting and non-tidal terrestrial setting are gradational. (Jackson, 1997, p. 561).
marginal marine sabkha setting
A shallow submerged plateau separated from continental landmasses, on which high biological carbonate production rates produce enough sediment to maintain the platform surface near sea level. Grades into atoll as area becomes smaller and ringing coral reefs become more prominent part of the setting.
marine carbonate platform setting
Setting characterized by location under the surface of the sea.
marine setting
Produced by a mature stream swinging from side to side as it flows across its floodplain or shifts its course laterally toward the convex side of an original curve.
meandering river channel setting
Spreading center at which the opening rate is between 50 and 100 mm per year.
medium-rate spreading center setting
Ocean highland associated with a divergent continental margin (spreading center). Setting is characterized by active volcanism, locally steep relief, hydrothermal activity, and pelagic sedimentation.
mid ocean ridge setting
The ocean environment at water depths between 600 and 1000 metres.
middle bathyal setting
Continental crustal setting characterized by greenschist to upper amphibolite facies metamorphism, plutonic igneous rocks, and ductile deformation.
middle continental crust setting
The ocean environment at depths between 30 and 100 metres.
middle neritic setting
Human influence setting in which mineral resources are extracted from the ground.
mining area setting
A relatively level area of fine grained material (e.g. silt) along a shore (as in a sheltered estuary or chenier-plain) or around an island, alternately covered and uncovered by the tide or covered by shallow water, and barren of vegetation. Includes most tidal flats, but lacks denotation of tidal influence.
mud flat setting
The ocean environment at depths between low-tide level and 200 metres, or between low-tide level and approximately the edge of the continental shelf.
neritic setting
Broad category for subaqueous marine settings characterized by significant relief above adjacent sea floor.
ocean highland setting
That type of the Earth's crust which underlies the ocean basins. The oceanic crust is 5-10 km thick; it has a density of 2.9 g/cm3, and compressional seismic-wave velocities travelling through it at 4-7.2 km/sec. Setting in crust produced by submarine volcanism at a mid ocean ridge.
oceanic-crustal setting
Region of elevated ocean crust that commonly rises to within 2-3 km of the surface above an abyssal sea floor that lies several km deeper. Climate and water depths are such that a marine carbonate platform does not develop.
oceanic plateau setting
The ocean environment at depths between 100 meters and approximately the edge of the continental shelf or between 100 and 200 meters.
outer neritic setting
Boundary of continental crust into oceanic crust of an oceanic basin that is not a subduction zone or transform fault system. Generally is rifted margin formed when ocean basin was initially formed.
passive continental margin setting
A gently sloping erosional surface developed at the foot of a receding hill or mountain slope. The surface may be essentially bare, exposing earth material that extends beneath adjacent uplands; or it may be thinly mantled with alluvium and colluvium, ultimately in transit from upland front to basin or valley lowland. In hill-foot slope terrain the mantle is designated "pedisediment." The term has been used in several geomorphic contexts: Pediments may be classed with respect to (a) landscape positions, for example, intermontane-basin piedmont or valley-border footslope surfaces (respectively, apron and terrace pediments (Cooke and Warren, 1973)); (b) type of material eroded, bedrock or regolith; or (c) combinations of the above. compare - Piedmont slope.
pediment setting
Location on gentle slope at the foot of a mountain; generally used in terms of intermontane-basin terrain. Main components include: (a) An erosional surface on bedrock adjacent to the receding mountain front (pediment, rock pediment); (b) A constructional surface comprising individual alluvial fans and interfan valleys, also near the mountain front; and (c) A distal complex of coalescent fans (bajada), and alluvial slopes without fan form. Piedmont slopes grade to basin-floor depressions with alluvial and temporary lake plains or to surfaces associated with through drainage.
piedmont slope system setting
Tectonic setting at the boundary between two tectonic plates.
plate margin setting
Tectonic setting where new oceanic crust is being or has been formed at a divergent plate boundary. Includes active and inactive spreading centers.
plate spreading center setting
The usually dry and nearly level plain that occupies the lowest parts of closed depressions, such as those occurring on intermontane basin floors. Temporary flooding occurs primarily in response to precipitation-runoff events.
playa setting
Setting with climate dominated by temperatures below the freezing temperature of water. Includes polar deserts because precipitation is generally scant at high latitude. Climatically controlled by arctic air masses, cold dry environment with short summer.
polar climatic setting
The part of a delta that is below the effective depth of wave erosion, lying beyond the delta front, and sloping gently down to the floor of the basin into which the delta is advancing and where clastic river sediment ceases to be a significant part of the basin-floor deposits; it is entirely below the water level.
prodelta setting
Immediately in front of or just beyond the outer limits of a glacier or ice sheet, generally at or near its lower end; said of lakes, streams, deposits, and other features produced by or derived from the glacier ice.
proglacial setting
A stony platform of reef rock, landward of the reef crest at or above the low tide level, occasionally with patches of living coral and associated organisms, and commonly strewn with coral fragments and coral sand.
reef flat setting
Metamorphism not obviously localized along contacts of igneous bodies; includes burial metamorphism and ocean ridge metamorphism.
regional metamorphic setting
The bed where a natural body of surface water flows or may flow; a natural passageway or depression of perceptible extent containing continuously or periodically flowing water, or forming a connecting link between two bodies of water; a watercourse.
river channel setting
Geologic setting dominated by a river system; river plains may occur in any climatic setting. Includes active channels, abandoned channels, levees, oxbow lakes, flood plain. May be part of an alluvial plain that includes terraces composed of abandoned river plain deposits.
river plain system setting
Shoreline with significant relief and abundant rock outcrop.
rocky coast setting
A small, undrained, shallow depression in which water accumulates and evaporates, leaving a salt deposit.
salt pan
A sand-covered plain dominated by aeolian processes.
sand plain setting
Setting that consists of a conical mountain on the ocean floor (guyot). Typically characterized by active volcanism, pelagic sedimentation. If the mountain is high enough to reach the photic zone, carbonate production may result in reef building to produce a carbonate platform or atoll setting.
seamount setting
Geologic settings characterized by location adjacent to the ocean or a lake. A zone of indefinite width (may be many kilometers), bordering a body of water that extends from the water line inland to the first major change in landform features. Includes settings that may be subaerial, intermittently subaqueous, or shallow subaqueous, but are intrinsically associated with the interface between land areas and water bodies.
shoreline setting
The part of a subaqueous basin that is between a bordering shelf setting, which separate the basin from an adjacent landmass, and a very low-relief basin plain setting.
slope-rise setting
Spreading center at which the opening rate is less than 50 mm per year.
slow spreading center setting
Setting characterized by a place where groundwater flows naturally from a rock or the soil onto the land surface or into a water body.
spring setting
A prograded shore built seaward by waves and currents, and continuous for some distance along the coast. It is characterized by subparallel beach ridges and swales, in places with associated dunes.
strandplain setting
Setting at the interface between the solid earth and the atmosphere, includes some shallow subaqueous settings in river channels and playas. Characterized by conditions and processes, such as erosion, that exist or operate in the open air on or immediately adjacent to the land surface.
subaerial setting
Setting situated in or under permanent, standing water. Used for marine and lacustrine settings, but not for fluvial settings.
subaqueous setting
Tectonic setting at which a tectonic plate, usually oceanic, is moving down into the mantle beneath another overriding plate.
subduction zone setting
Formed or accumulated in or by the bottom parts of a glacier or ice sheet; said of meltwater streams, till, moraine, etc.
subglacial setting
Large fan-shaped cones of sediment on the ocean floor, generally associated with submarine canyons that provide sediment supply to build the fan.
submarine fan setting
"Carried upon, deposited from, or pertaining to the top surface of a glacier or ice sheet; said of meltwater streams, till, drift, etc. " (Jackson, 1997, p. 639). Dreimanis (1988, p. 39) recommendation that "supraglacial" supersede "superglacial" is followed.
supraglacial setting
Pertaining to the shore area marginal to the littoral zone, just above high-tide level.
supratidal setting
A water-saturated, periodically wet or continually flooded area with the surface not deeply submerged, essentially without the formation of peat. Marshes are characterized by sedges, cattails, rushes, or other aquatic and grasslike vegetation. Swamps are characterized by tree and brush vegetation.
swamp or marsh setting
Setting defined by relationships to tectonic plates on or in the Earth.
tectonically defined setting
Setting characterized by absence of direct marine influence. Most of the subaerial settings are also terrestrial, but lacustrine settings, while terrestrial, are not subaerial, so the subaerial settings are not included as subcategories.
terrestrial setting
A major channel followed by the tidal currents, extending from offshore into a tidal marsh or a tidal flat.
tidal channel setting
An extensive, nearly horizontal, barren tract of land that is alternately covered and uncovered by the tide, and consisting of unconsolidated sediment (mostly mud and sand). It may form the top surface of a deltaic deposit.
tidal flat setting
A marsh bordering a coast (as in a shallow lagoon or sheltered bay), formed of mud and of the resistant mat of roots of salt-tolerant plants, and regularly inundated during high tides; a marshy tidal flat.
tidal marsh setting
Setting subject to tidal processes.
tidal setting
Plate boundary at which the adjacent plates are moving laterally relative to each other.
transform plate boundary setting
Crust formed in the transition zone between continental and oceanic crust, during the history of continental rifting that culminates in the formation of a new ocean.
transitional-crustal setting
Setting characterized by pressures characteristic of upper mantle, but indicated by mineral assemblage in crustal composition rocks.
ultra high pressure crustal setting
The ocean environment at water depths between 200 and 600 metres.
upper bathyal setting
Continental crustal setting dominated by non metamorphosed to low greenschist facies metamorphic rocks, and brittle deformation.
upper continental crustal setting
The part of a delta plain essentially unaffected by basinal processes. They do not differ substantially from alluvial environments except that areas of swamp, marsh and lakes are usually more widespread and channels may bifurcate downstream.
upper delta plain setting
That part of the mantle which lies above a depth of about 660 km and has a density of 3.4 g/cm3 to 4.0 g/cm3 with increasing depth. Similarly, P-wave velocity increases from about 8 to 11 km/sec with depth and S wave velocity increases from about 4.5 to 6 km/sec with depth. It is presumed to be peridotitic in composition. It includes the subcrustal lithosphere the asthenosphere and the transition zone.
upper mantle setting
Oceanic crustal setting dominated by extrusive rocks, abyssal oceanic sediment, with increasing mafic intrusive rock in lower part.
upper oceanic crustal setting
A generally curvillinear belt of volcanoes above a subduction zone.
volcanic arc setting
Human influence setting in which non-natural or natural materials from elsewhere are deposited.
waste and material deposition area setting
A Wet to sub-humid climate is according Thornthwaite's climate classification system associated with rain forests (wet), forests (humid) and grassland (sub-humid).
wet to sub-humid setting
Setting characterized by gentle surface slope, and at least intermittent presence of standing water, which may be fresh, brackish, or saline. Wetland may be terrestrial setting or shoreline setting.
wetland setting
The addition of material to a continent. Typically involves convergent or transform motion.
accretion
General term for any change in the mineralogical or chemical composition of a rock. Typically related to interaction with hydrous fluids.
alteration
the deposition of minerals from solution by the agency of organisms
biological precipitation
breakdown of rocks by biological agents, e.g. the penetrating and expanding force of roots, the presence of moss and lichen causing humic acids to be retained in contact with rock, and the work of animals (worms, moles, rabbits) in modifying surface soil
biological weathering
The impact of an extraterrestrial body on the surface of the earth.
bolide impact
covering of the surface with a material liquid during processing and solidifying afterwards
casting
The deposition of mineral matter by precipitation from solution or as a result of chemical reactions. May be sedimentary or hydrothermal.
chemical precipitation
The process of weathering by which chemical reactions (hydrolysis, hydration, oxidation, carbonation, ion exchange, and solution) transform rocks and minerals into new chemical combinations that are stable under conditions prevailing at or near the Earth's surface; e.g. the alteration of orthoclase to kaolinite.
chemical weathering
the impact of a comet on the surface of the earth
cometary impact
Metamorphism taking place in rocks at or near their contact with a genetically related body of igneous rock
contact metamorphism
Fragmentation of a continental plate into two or more smaller plates; may involve rifting or strike slip faulting.
continental breakup
The amalgamation of two continental plates or blocks along a convergent margin.
continental collision
A collective term to describe the stirring and churning of unconsolidated material resulting from frost action
cryoturbation
Laminar high-concentration, generally cohesionless deposition process. Flow types included liquefied flow, fluidized flow, grain flow, traction carpet or modified grain flow.
debris flow deposition
mixing of loose surface material by ploughing deeper than frequently done during annual soil cultivation
deep ploughing
Process of removal of oxygen from from the deep part of a body of water.
deep water oxygen depletion
Movement of rock bodies by displacement on fault or shear zones, or change in shape of a body of earth material.
deformation
Deformation of a crystal by gliding to produce crystallographic twinning.
deformation twinning
process of non-linear, grain-size selective erosion
deluviation
Accumulation of material; the constructive process of accumulation of sedimentary particles, chemical precipitation of mineral matter from solution, or the accumulation of organicMaterial on the death of plants and animals.
deposition
Deposition of sediment from ice by melting or pushing. The material has been transported in the ice after entrainment in the moving ice or after deposition from other moving fluids on the ice.
deposition by or from moving ice
Deposition of sediment from air, in which the sediment has been transported after entrainment in the moving air.
deposition from air
Deposition of sediment from moving water or air, in which the sediment is transported by entrainment in the moving fluid. Constrast with debris flow or turbidity current deposition in which movement of fluid/sediment mixture is due to incorporation of sediment in fluid.
deposition from fluid
deposition from moving fluid
Deposition of sediment from water, in which the sediment has been transported after entrainment in the moving water or after deposition from other moving fluids.
deposition from water
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.
diagenetic process
Grain-scale, ductile deformation accomplished by the motion of atoms through crystals, along grain boundaries, and through pore fluids.
diffusion creep
repeated mixing of loose surface material by digging with a spade or similar tool
digging
Metamorphism concentrated along narrow belts of shearing or crushing without an appreciable rise in temperature
dislocation metamorphism
The process of dissolving into a homogenous solution, as when an acidic solution dissolves limestone. In karst, refers to the process of dissolving rock to produce landforms, in contrast to solution, the chemical product of dissolution.
dissolution
Deformation by dissolution under the effects of differential stress and its transport to a new location by movement of fluid in the rock body.
dissolution creep
deformation without apparent loss of continuity at the scale of observation.
ductile flow
heaping of mostly solid material, as in a land fill, mine dump, dredging operations
dumping
Eruptions characterized by low volatile content of the erupting magma relative to ambient pressure
effusive eruption
The process of disaggregation of rock and displacement of the resultant particles (sediment) usually by the agents of currents such as, wind, water, or ice by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity or by living organisms (in the case of bioerosion).
erosion
The ejection of volcanic materials (lava, pyroclasts, and volcanic gases) onto the Earth's surface, either from a central vent or from a fissure or group of fissures
eruption
removal of material, as in a mining operation
excavation
Process of disappearance of a species or higher taxon, so that it no longer exists anywhere or in the subsequent fossil record.
extinction
The process of fracturing, frictional slip, and displacement accumulation that produces a fault
faulting
deformation in which planar surfaces become regularly curviplanar surfaces with definable limbs (zones of lower curvature) and hinges (zones of higher curvature).
folding
The formation of a surface of failure resulting from stress
fracturing
Propagation of fractures due to expansion of freezing water in intergranular spaces and fractures in a rock body. Result is mechanical disintegration spliitting, or breakup of rock.
frost shattering
process that effects the geologic record
geologic process
Process that results in change in Earth's magnetic field.
geomagnetic process
leveling of earth surface by rearrangement of prexisting material
grading
propagation of fractures in rock due to crytallization of mineral salts (typically sodium chloride) from interstitial water, or volumetrick expansion of salts in capillaries, or hydration pressure of interstitial, trapped salts. Generally results in mechanical disintegration of the rock surface.
haloclasty
Eruption in which great quantities of extremely fluid basaltic lava are poured out, mainly issuing in lava fountains from fissures on the flanks of a volcano. Explosive phenomena are rare, but much spatter and scoria are piled into cones and mounds along the vents. Characteristic of shield volcanoes
hawaiian eruption
Processes of human modification of the earth to produce geologic features.
human activity
The process of absorption of water into the crystal structure of a mineral, thereby changing its volume and fracturing and loosening grains
hydration
A decomposition reaction involving water. In geology, it commonly indicates reaction between silicate minerals and either pure water or aqueous solution. In such reactions, H
hydrolysis
Erosion by corrasion or plucking by moving ice.
ice erosion
accumulation of dead organicMaterial originating from the plants, e.g. peat accumulation in bogs
in-situ organismic growth
The process of emplacement of magma in pre-existing rock
intrusion
The process by which matter becomes crystalline, from a gaseous, fluid, or dispersed state
magmatic crystallisation
A process involving melted rock (magma).
magmatic process
geomagnetic event
magnetic field reversal
the dislodgement and downslope transport of soil and rock material under the direct application of gravitational body stresses. In contrast to other erosion processes, the debris removed by mass wasting is not carried within, on, or under another medium. The mass properties of the material being transported depend on the interaction of the soil and rock particles and on the moisture content.
mass wasting
A general term for the dislodgement and downslope transport of soil and rock material under the direct application of gravitational body stresses. In contrast to other erosion processes, the debris removed by mass wasting is not carried within, on, or under another medium. The mass properties of the material being transported depend on the interaction of the soil and rock particles and on the moisture content. Mass wasting includes slow displacements, such as creep and solifluction, and rapid movements such as rockfalls, rockslides, and cohesive debris flows (Jackson, 1997, p. 392). Includes both subaerial mass-wasting processes and subaqueous mass-wasting processes.
mass wasting deposition
transport and heaping of material, as in a land fill, mine dump, dredging operations
material transport and deposition
process by which material that is being transported as particles by moving air, water, ice, or other fluid comes to rest and accumulates.
mechanical deposition
change of state from a solid to a liquid
melting
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.
metamorphic process
the impact of a meteorite on the surface of the earth
meteorite impact
Development of fractures within a single grain or cutting several grains.
microfracturing
Mixing
mixing
The overthrusting of continental crust by oceanic crust or mantle rocks at a convergent plate boundary.
obduction
sediment accumulation of biologically produced organicMaterial, as in bog, coal swamps.
organic accumulation
mountain building process.
orogenic process
Chemical reaction that involve stripping of electrons from cations. Typicall reactions include converting sulfide minerals to oxide minerals, or increasing the oxidation state of cations in existing oxide minerals. The most commonly observed is the oxidation of Fe
oxidation
Process of melting involving only some of the mineral phases in a rock, to produce a mixture of melt and residual particles.
partial melting
The process of weathering by which frost action, salt-crystal growth, absorption of water, and other physical processes break down a rock to fragments, involving no chemical change
physical weathering
An explosive eruption in which a steady, turbulent stream of fragmented magma and magmatic gas is released at a high velocity from a vent. Large volumes of tephra and tall eruption columns are characteristic
plinian eruption
process of migration of the axis of the earth's dipole field relative to the rotation axis of the Earth.
polar wander
propagation of fractures near the surface of solid rock due to expansion related to release of confining pressure when deeply buried rock is unroofed. Fractures typically propagate along surfaces close to and subparallel to the surface of the outcrop.
pressure release weathering
Eruption produced by the generation and rapid expansion of a gas phase that disrupts magma, surrounding wall rock or sediment
pyroclastic eruption
near-range transport by water with predominantly changing the inner physical organisation of the sediment particles
reworking
Extension of the crust to form one or more long, narrow graben of regional extent.
rifting
Process of mean sea level changing relative to some datum.
sea level change
process of mean sea level falling relative to some datum
sea level fall
process of mean sea level rising relative to some datum
sea level rise
covering of the surface with a non-liquid material not or little permeable for water after processing
sealing
A phenomenon that changes the distribution or physical properties of sediment at or near the earth's surface.
sedimentary process
A deformation in which contiguous parts of a body are displaced relatively to each other in a direction parallel to a surface. The surface may be a discrete fault, or the deformation may be a penetrative strain and the shear surface is a geometric abstraction.
shearing
Process that results inappearance of new species.
speciation
A process whereby new oceanic crust is formed by upwelling of magma at the center of mid-ocean ridges and by a moving-away of the new material from the site of upwelling at rates of one to ten centimeters per year.
spreading
Eruption characterized by jetting of clots or fountains of fluid, basaltic lava from a central crater
strombolian eruption
The process of one lithospheric plate descending beneath another
subduction
Processes related to the interaction between or deformation of rigid plates forming the crust of the Earth.
tectonic process
propagation of fractures near the surface of solid rock due to expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes. Fractures typically propagate along surfaces close to and subparallel to the surface of the outcrop.
thermal shock weathering
A strike-slip fault that links two other faults or two other plate boundaries (e.g. two segments of a mid-ocean ridge). Transform faults often exhibit characteristics that distinguish them from transcurrent faults: (1) For transform faults formed at the same time as the faults they link, slip on the transform fault has equal magnitude at all points along the transform; slip magnitude on the transform fault can exceed the length of the transform fault, and slip does not decrease to zero at the fault termini. (2) For transform faults linking two similar features, e.g. if two mid-ocean ridge segments linked by a transform have equal spreading rates, then the length of the transform does not change as slip accrues on it.
transform faulting
Deposition from a turbulent, low concentration sediment-water mixture.
turbidity current deposition
Eruption characterized by the explosive ejection of fragments of new lava, commonly incandescent when they leave the vent but either solid or too viscous to assume any appreciable degree of rounding during their flight through the air. With these there are often breadcrust bombs or blocks, and generally large proportions of ash
vulcanian eruption
Erosion by clast impact or plucking by moving liquid water
water erosion
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.
weathering
Erosion by clast impact or plucking by moving air (wind)
wind erosion
The code value for aggregation.
aggregation
The code value for change.
change
The code value for creation.
creation
The code value for deletion.
deletion
The code value for splitting.
splitting
Exploration technique based on the detection of anomalous physical characteristics of a ground.
airborne geophysics
Rough evaluation of the tonnage and grade essentially based on drill holes information, by correlation and interpolation of intersected mineralized sections.
approximate calculation of the resource
The aim of this phase is the (still rough) delineation of the envelope of an orebody. Logging of cores, sampling of mineralized sections to better understand the distinctive features of the deposit, the physical properties of the ore, and finally to lead to a first (still approximate) calculation of the resource.
assesmantof the resource
Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter's purpose. In this case drilling is performed by means of an auger, i.e. with a helical screw which is driven into the ground with rotation.
auger drilling
Drilling in order to collect intact rock sample cores, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. Can confirm results from obtained from percussion drilling.
core drilling
Detailed surveys (often on a grid) with the most appropriate method, in order to confirm and better delineate and characterize geochemical anomalies identified during the previous phase.
detailed geochemistry
Detailed surveys (often on a grid) with the most appropriate method, in order to confirm and better delineate and characterize geophysical anomalies identified during the previous phase.
detailed geophysics
Detail prospecting in a local scale with a hand-held washing tool, usually shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at the bottom of which the densest fractions of a soil, a stream sediment are collected.
detailed heavy mineral sampling
Detailed surface exploration to delineate anomalies and describe occurrences in their refined geological context.
detailed surface exploration
This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision.
evaluation of the ore deposit
Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.
feasibility study and report
Compilation and synthesis of all the available geological information in order to get an as precise as possible model of the mineral resource.
geological interpretation
Detailed geological mapping of the area(s) of interest.
geological mapping and sampling
Technique based on probability theory that is used to compute regionalized variables, the values of which depend on their position in space, such as the metal content or grade in a deposit.
geostatistical estimates
Drafting of a very preliminary geological map with the main formations and the main structures, including the location of discovered mineral showings.
hammer prospecting and geological reconnaissance
Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.
mining pilot
Reconnaissance workings aimed at getting a better understanding of the deposit, and allowing to get large ore samples for detailed beneficiation tests.
mining workings
Technique designed to treat run of mine material.
ore beneficiation tests
Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter's purpose. In this case, drilling is performed with a percussion tool.
percussion drilling
Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter's purpose. Boreholes are drilled by coring. This technique is used to collect undisturbed rock cylinders and allows to confirm/to precise results from percussion drilling.
reconnaissance core drilling
The assessment of the resource using percussion drilling, sometimes on a grid with a wide mesh. The aim of this phase is the (still rough) delineation of the envelope of an orebody. Drill logging, sampling of mineralized sections to better understand the distinctive features of the deposit, the physical properties of the ore, and finally to lead to a first (still approximate) calculation of the resource.
reconnaissance percussion drilling
The detection of abnormal concentrations of chemical elements in superficial water, soils or organisms, usually accomplished by instrumental, spot-test, or rapid techniques which are applicable in the field.
regional geochemistry
Prospecting with a hand-held washing tool, usually shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at the bottom of which the densest fractions of a soil, a stream sediment are collected.
regional heavy mineral sampling
Regional investigation to identify anomalies (geochemical, geophysical, mineralogical) and discover occurrences.
regional reconnaissance
Subsurface exploration using the low costs techniques (trenching, destructive drilling, etc.), of resources appraisal.
subsurface exploration
The evaluation of the ore deposit with the aim of getting very detailed information on the whole deposit and best quality samples. This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision
systematic reconnaissance core drilling
Shallow ditch from which a sample can be taken and a geological observation made.
removal of overburden, trenching, channel sampling
Anomaly or anomalous area which geophysical or geochemical properties are different from areas around and which might indicate the presence of a mineralizing process in the vicinity.
anomalies
A detailed map with location of all the mineralized occurrences whatever their size and representation of their relationships with lithology, structures, alteration zones, anomalous areas, sampling analysis results.structuredAnomalies
detailed prospect map with location of mineralized areas
Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture. industrialTest
feasibility study report available for mining decision
Area where geochemical properties (e.g. single or multiple element concentrations or isotope ratios) differ from surrounding areas and which may be the result of mineralisation.
geochemical anomaly
Area where geophysical properties (e.g. radiometric, magnetic, electromagnetic, gravity) differ from surrounding areas and which may be the result of mineralisation.
geophysical anomaly
Refinement of previous knowledge using statistical tools allowing for example interpolations between drill holes, and definition of enriched areas.
ore deposit indicated and estimated
The first attempts to roughly delineate the ore body, using reconnaissance drilling (percussion and then core drilling), to sample it in detail, and to approximately evaluate the resource using geological interpretation, beneficiation tests.
mineralization indicated
The presence of an ore body has been demonstrated using systematic core drilling and sometimes some preliminary mining workings. The external geometry of the ore body and its internal structure (including ore grade distribution) starts to be well-known.
ore deposit indicated
industrial test
Identification of possible markers of a mineralized area.
isolated mineralized stones, showings, occurrences, altered areas
Identification of particular minerals which may indicate a possible mineralized area or accompany a mineralizing process.
identification of key minerals
Definition of a three dimensional body of mineralization in sufficient technical detail and accompanied by an economic evaluation so that the estimated tonnage and grade can be classified as a mineral reserve. A Mineral Reserve is the economically mineable part of a Measured or Indicated Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least a Preliminary Feasibility Study.
mineral reserve defined
Work has been completed to identify a three dimensional zone of mineralization and estimate its tonnage and grade to the standard of a "mineral resource". Result allows definition of a 'Measured Mineral Resource' as defined by CIM (2010-11-27)
mineral resource defined
Completion of an economic evaluation of the mineral project at a level sufficient for a feasbility study with a resulting determination that extraction is not reasonably justified. A Feasibility Study is a comprehensive technical and economic study of the selected development option for a mineral project that includes appropriately detailed assessments of all factors necessary to determine at the time of reporting whether extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable).
negative feasibility study
The first attempts to see (removal of overburdens, trenching) or to intercept (auger, subsurface percussion drilling), and to sample primary mineralization.
mineralization primary reconnaissance
Progressively reducing the surface area until the discovery of a mineral deposit.
prospect boundaries refinement
Narrowing of the area under mineral prospection, and a more detailed internal structure
structured anomalies
A complex relation between human beings acting as a whole or as a unit.
community
Any object considered to be relevant from a cultural perspective, such as a stadium, a theatre, a museum, etc.
cultural asset
Any object related to property, economics or monetary issues.
economic
Any object representing an economic activity, such as an industry.
economic activity
An area subject to a given protection level, such as a natural park.
environmental
Anything related to relevant objects from a cultural or heritage perspective.
heritage
Any object with a historical relevance.
historical asset
Any object considered as a structure providing a service, such as a road, a bridge, a military facility, etc.
infrastructure
The presence of human beings.
people
Any object relevant to political affairs.
political
An object that contains pollutants.
source of pollution
Any object subject to ownership, such as a house.
property
An area that is protected
protected area
Any non-urban object that is dedicated to any given use.
rural land use
Anything related to people or groups of people.
social
Any service provided to people.
social service
Any significant accumulation of water.
water body
A place (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance.
world heritage site
A regional-scale, large displacement, low-angle normal fault.
detachment fault
Fault with right-lateral 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 fault, and right-lateral displacement over more than half the mapped trace of the fault.
dextral strike slip fault
A fault whose two sides have approached each other substantially in the direction perpendicular to the fault.
extraction 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.
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.
high angle fault
Fault that dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault with the hanging wall displaced from a structurally higher position relative to footwall rocks.
high-angle normal fault
Reverse fault that dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of its recognized extent, for which slip or separation is not explicitly specified.
high angle reverse
Fault that dips less than 10 degrees over more than half the recognized extent of the fault.
horizontal fault
High angle 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, with left-lateral strike-parallel component and normal dip-parallel component over at least half the mapped trace of the fault.
left normal fault
High angle 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, with left-lateral strike-parallel component and reverse dip-parallel component over at least half the mapped trace of the fault.
left reverse fault
Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault.
low angle fault
Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault with the hanging wall displaced from a structurally higher position relative to footwall rocks.
low-angle normal fault
An extraction fault with some displacement within the fault plane.
mixed extraction fault
Fault with dip-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the strike-parallel component of the slip vector over more than half recognized extent of the fault, and for which the fault dips consistently in the same direction, and for which the hanging wall has been displaced down relative to the footwall.
normal 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.
oblique slip fault
An extraction fault with no discernible displacement within the fault plane.
pure extraction 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.
reverse fault
High angle 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, with right-lateral strike-parallel component and normal dip-parallel component of slip over at least half the mapped trace of the fault
right normal fault
High angle 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, with a right-lateral strike-parallel component and reverse dip-parallel component of slip over at least half the mapped trace of the fault.
right reverse 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.
scissor fault
Fault with left-lateral 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 fault, and left-lateral displacement over more than half the mapped trace of the fault.
sinistral 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.
strike slip fault
Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault, with a hanging wall displaced from a structurally deeper position relative to footwall rocks.
thrust fault
A strike slip fault in which the fault plane dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault.
wrench fault
Ferry carries cars.
cars
Ferry carries others forms of transport than passengers, cars, trucks or trains.
Ferry carries passengers.
passengers
Ferry carries trains.
train
Ferry carries trucks.
trucks
Explosion.
explosion
Fire.
fire
continuous in time
continuous
discontinuous in time
discontinuous
A fold, general convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks.
anticline
Any convex-upward, concave downward fold.
antiform
A fold of which the core contains the stratigraphically younger rocks; it is generally concave upward.
syncline
Any fold whose limbs close at the bottom.
synform
A railway node where the railway network has a mechanism consisting on a railroad track with two movable rails and the necessary connections, which let vehicles turn from one track to another.
junction
A railway node where the railway network is a crossed by a road at the same level.
level crossing
A railway node which represents a point where one or more attributes of the railway links connected to it change their value, or a point necessary to describe the geometry of the network.
pseudo node
Only one railway link connects to the railway node. It signifies the end of a railway line.
railway end
A place in the railway network where trains stop to load/unload cargo or to let passengers get on and off the train.
railway stop
The road node is situated inside and/or represents an enclosed traffic area. A traffic area is an area with no internal structure of legally defined driving directions. At least two roads are connected to the area.
enclosed traffic area
Road node where three or more road links connect.
A road node where the road network is a crossed by a railway at the same level.
Exactly two road links connect to the road node.
Only one road link connects to the road node. It signifies the end of a road.
road end
road service area
The road node represents or is a part of a roundabout. A roundabout is a road which forms a ring on which traffic travelling in only one direction is allowed.
roundabout
The road node is situated inside and/or represents a traffic square. A traffic square is an area (partly) enclosed by roads which is used for non-traffic purposes and which is not a roundabout.
traffic square
Infrastructure elements where one vessel traffic flow crosses another vessel traffic flow or points where vessel traffic flows divide or come together.
junction fork
Lock or group of locks, intended for raising and lowering boats between stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways.
lock complex
Bridge that can be raised or turned to allow the passage of ships.
movable bridge
A machine for transporting boats between water bodies at two different elevations, which is used as an alternative to the canal locks.
ship lift
The location where goods are transhipped.
water terminal
A place where a canal or narrow waterway is widened to allow boats to turn around.
turning basin
Road where bicycles are the only vehicles allowed.
bicycle road
Road with physically separated carriageways regardless of the number of lanes, which is not a motorway or a freeway.
dual carriageway
Area with no internal structure of legally defined driving directions. At least two roads are connected to the area.
Road specially designed to enter or to leave a parking area.
entrance or exit car park
Road used only to enter or to leave a service.
entrance or exit service
Road having no single level crossings with other roads.
freeway
Road to which regulations will normally apply with regards to entry and use. It has two or more mostly physically separated carriageways and no single level-crossings.
motorway
Area with a road network which is especially designed for use by pedestrians.
pedestrian zone
Road which forms a ring on which traffic travelling in only one direction is allowed.
Road running parallel to, and designed to connect, a road with a relatively high connectivity function with roads with a lower connectivity function.
service road
Road where the traffic is not separated by any physical object.
single carriageway
Road especially designed to enter or exit another road.
slip road
Arranged road only usable for a tractor (farm vehicle or forest machine) or terrain vehicle (a vehicle with higher ground clearance, big wheels and 4 wheel drive).
tractor road
Area (partly) enclosed by roads which is used for non-traffic purposes and which is not a roundabout.
Road reserved for pedestrian use and closed for regular vehicular use by a physically barrier.
walkway
Contingent resources are those quantities of energy resources estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations or deposits using established technology or technology under development. For coal organisations this category is often referred to as reserves.
contingent resources
These quantities are not (yet) commercial. Maturing of the project to produce this quantity, or technical abilities or economic factors may convert these contingent resources into reserves.
The estimated remaining quantities of a resource anticipated to be economically producible, as of a given date, by the application of development projects to known accumulations or deposits.
proven reserves
Proven reserves are that part of the reserves for which the presence is 90 % certain.
The total amount of a resource initially present in an accumulation or deposit.
resources initially in place
Hydrocarbons initially in place (HCIIP, GIIP, or STOOIP for Hydrocarbon, gas or oil respectively) is the quantity estimated to be initially present in an accumulation or deposit.
Crude oil is a mineral oil of natural origin comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons and associated impurities, such as sulphur. It exists in the liquid phase under normal surface temperature and pressure and its physical characteristics (density, viscosity, etc.) are highly variable.
crude oil
SOURCE Adapted from IEA (2011): Coal Information 2011 Edition - Documentation For Beyond 2020 Files and Directive 2008/1099/EC.
Black, combustible, solid, organic fossil sediment often referred to as High Rank, due to their high calorific value, or Black Coals, given their physical characteristic. This category includes anthracite, coking coal and other bituminous coal.
hard coal
These coals have a gross calorific value greater than 23 865 kJ/kg (5 700 kcal/kg) on an ashfree but moist basis and with a mean random reflectance of vitrinite of at least 0.6. SOURCE Adapted from IEA (2011): Coal Information 2011 Edition - Documentation For Beyond 2020 Files and Directive 2008/1099/EC.
Combustible brown to black organic fossil sediment which are non-agglomerating and are often referred to as Low Rank Coals due to their lower calorific value or Brown Coals, due to their physical characteristics. This category includes both sub-bituminous coals and lignite.
low-rank coal
These coals have gross calorific values less that 23 865 kJ/kg (5 700 kcal/kg) on an ash free but moist basis. The sub type of sub-bituminous coal refers to . non-agglomerating coal with a gross calorific value between 17 435 kJ/kg (4 165 kcal/kg) and 23 865 kJ/kg (5 700 kcal/kg) containing more than 31% volatile matter on a dry mineral matter free basis.
Gases occurring in underground deposits, whether liquefied or gaseous, consisting mainly of methane.
natural gas
Peat used for non-energy purposes is not included.
Liquid or liquefied hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas in separation facilities or gas processing plants.
natural gas liquids
SOURCE Adapted from Directive 2008/1099/EC which is also without prejudice to the definition of renewable energy sources in "Directive 2001/77/EC and to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas inventories.
Oil sands, tar sands or, more technically, bituminous sands, are loose sand or partially consolidated sandstone saturated with a dense and extremely viscous form of petroleum technically referred to as bitumen.
oil sands
SOURCE Adapted from Energy Statistics Regulation EC 1099/2008 .
Oil shale, also known as kerogen shale, is an organic-rich fine-grained sedimentary rock containing kerogen (immature hydrocarbons).
oil shales
It includes both non-associated gas originating from fields producing hydrocarbons only in gaseous form, and associated gas produced in association with crude oil as well as methane recovered from coal mines (coal mine methane) or from coal seams (coal seam gas).
A combustible soft, porous or compressed, sedimentary deposit of plant origin with high water content (up to 90 % in the raw state), easily cut, of light to dark brown colour.
Lignite is a non-agglomerating coal with a gross calorific value less than 17 435 kJ/kg (4 165 kcal/kg) and greater than 31% volatile matter on a dry mineral matter free basis.
A person or group of persons of female gender.
female
A person or group of persons of male gender.
male
A person or group of persons of unknown gender.
individual organisms of the same species living closely together, usually for mutual benefit
colonies
single, genetically distinct member of a population
individuals
not sexually mature individual
juvenile
a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults
larvae
mated pairs
pairs
A cluster of internal self-coordinated moving individuals, e.g. a fish flock.
shoal
Shoots are counted when it is not possible to distinguish individuals, e.g. due to clonal growth.
shoots
groups of plants of a single species growing so closely together that it is impossible to distinguish single indivduals without destroying the occurence
tufts
The data on chronic (longstanding) illnesses or conditions refer to the self-declaration by the respondents of whether they have or have not a chronic (longstanding) illness or condition.
long standing illness
Measured Body mass index.
measured BMI
Self Perceived Body mass index.
self perceived BMI
The data on self-perceived health refer to the auto-evaluation of the general health state (i.e. any temporary health problem is not considered) by respondents using a scale from "very good" to "very bad".
self perceived health
The data on limitation in activities due to health problems refer to the auto-evaluation by the respondents of the extent of which they are limited in activities people usually do because of health problems for at least the last 6 months (strongly limited, limited, not limited).
self perceived limitation of daily activity
smokers
Aalenian (older bound-175.6 +/-2 Ma, younger bound-171.6 +/-3 Ma)
Aalenian
IUGS /CGI value
Aeronian (older bound-439 +/-1.8 Ma, younger bound-436 +/-1.9 Ma)
Aeronian
Albian (older bound-112 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-99.6 +/-0.9 Ma)
Albian
Anisian (older bound-245.9 Ma, younger bound-237 +/-2 Ma)
Anisian
Aptian (older bound-125 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-112 +/-1 Ma)
Aptian
Aquitanian (older bound-23.03 Ma, younger bound-20.43 Ma)
Aquitanian
Archean (older bound-4000.0 Ma, younger bound-2500.0 Ma)
Archean
Artinskian (older bound-284.4 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-275.6 +/-0.7 Ma)
Artinskian
Asselian (older bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma, younger bound-294.6 +/-0.8 Ma)
Asselian
Bajocian (older bound-171.6 +/-3 Ma, younger bound-167.7 +/-3.5 Ma)
Bajocian
Barremian (older bound-130 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-125 +/-1 Ma)
Barremian
Bartonian (older bound-40.4 +/-0.2 Ma, younger bound-37.2 +/-0.1 Ma)
Bartonian
Bashkirian (older bound-318.1 +/-1.3 Ma, younger bound-311.7 +/-1.1 Ma)
Bashkirian
Bathonian (older bound-167.7 +/-3.5 Ma, younger bound-164.7 +/-4 Ma)
Bathonian
Bavelian
TWG-GE term
Berriasian (older bound-145.5 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-140.2 +/-3 Ma)
Berriasian
Burdigalian (older bound-20.43 Ma, younger bound-15.97 Ma)
Burdigalian
Calabrian (older bound-1.806 Ma, younger bound-0.781 Ma)
Calabrian
Callovian (older bound-164.7 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-161.2 +/-4 Ma)
Callovian
Calymmian (older bound-1600.0 Ma, younger bound-1400.0 Ma)
Calymmian
Calymmian 1 * (older bound-1600.0 Ma, younger bound-1520.0 Ma)
Calymmian 1 *
Calymmian 2 * (older bound-1520.0 Ma, younger bound-1470.0 Ma)
Calymmian 2 *
Calymmian 3 * (older bound-1470.0 Ma, younger bound-1440.0 Ma)
Calymmian 3 *
Calymmian 4 * (older bound-1440.0 Ma, younger bound-1400.0 Ma)
Calymmian 4 *
Cambrian (older bound-542 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-488.3 +/-1.7 Ma)
Cambrian
Cambrian-Series 2 (older bound-521.0 Ma, younger bound-510.0 Ma)
Cambrian-Series 2
Cambrian-Series 3 (older bound-510.0 Ma, younger bound-499.0 Ma)
Cambrian-Series 3
Cambrian-Series 3-Stage 5 (older bound-510.0 Ma, younger bound-506.5 Ma)
Cambrian-Series 3-Stage 5
Cambrian-Stage 10 (older bound-492.0 Ma, younger bound-488.3 +/-1.7 Ma)
Cambrian-Stage 10
Cambrian-Stage 2 (older bound-528.0 Ma, younger bound-521.0 Ma)
Cambrian-Stage 2
Cambrian-Stage 3 (older bound-521.0 Ma, younger bound-515.0 Ma)
Cambrian-Stage 3
Cambrian-Stage 4 (older bound-515.0 Ma, younger bound-510.0 Ma)
Cambrian-Stage 4
Cambrian-Stage 9 (older bound-496.0 Ma, younger bound-492.0 Ma)
Cambrian-Stage 9
Campanian (older bound-83.5 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-70.6 +/-0.6 Ma)
Campanian
Capitanian (older bound-265.8 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-260.4 +/-0.7 Ma)
Capitanian
Carboniferous (older bound-359.2 +/-2.5 Ma, younger bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma)
Carboniferous
Carnian (older bound-228.7 Ma, younger bound-216.5 +/-2 Ma)
Carnian
Cenomanian (older bound-99.6 +/-0.9 Ma, younger bound-93.6 +/-0.8 Ma)
Cenomanian
Cenozoic (older bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma, younger bound-0.0 Ma)
Cenozoic
Changhsingian (older bound-253.8 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma)
Changhsingian
Chattian (older bound-28.4 +/-0.1 Ma, younger bound-23.03 Ma)
Chattian
Cisuralian (older bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma, younger bound-270.6 +/-0.7 Ma)
Cisuralian
Coniacian (older bound-88.6 Ma, younger bound-85.8 +/-0.7 Ma)
Coniacian
Cretaceous (older bound-145.5 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma)
Cretaceous
Cromerian complex
Cryogenian (older bound-850.0 Ma, younger bound-635.0 Ma)
Cryogenian
Danian (older bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma, younger bound-61.1 Ma)
Danian
Dapingian (older bound-471.8 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-468.1 +/-1.6 Ma)
Dapingian
Darriwilian (older bound-468.1 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-460.9 +/-1.6 Ma)
Darriwilian
Devonian (older bound-416 +/-2.8 Ma, younger bound-359.2 +/-2.5 Ma)
Devonian
Drumian (older bound-506.5 Ma, younger bound-503.0 Ma)
Drumian
Early/Lower Devonian (older bound-416 +/-2.8 Ma, younger bound-397.5 +/-2.7 Ma)
Early/Lower Devonian
Early/Lower Jurassic (older bound-199.6 +/-0.6 Ma, younger bound-175.6 +/-2 Ma)
Early/Lower Jurassic
Early/Lower Cretaceous (older bound-145.5 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-99.6 +/-0.9 Ma)
Early/Lower Cretaceous
Early/Lower Ordovician (older bound-488.3 +/-1.7 Ma, younger bound-471.8 +/-1.6 Ma)
Early/Lower Ordovician
Early/Lower Triassic (older bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma, younger bound-245.9 Ma)
Early/Lower Triassic
Ectasian (older bound-1400.0 Ma, younger bound-1200.0 Ma)
Ectasian
Ectasian 1 * (older bound-1400.0 Ma, younger bound-1360.0 Ma)
Ectasian 1 *
Ectasian 2 * (older bound-1360.0 Ma, younger bound-1270.0 Ma)
Ectasian 2 *
Ectasian 3 * (older bound-1270.0 Ma, younger bound-1250.0 Ma)
Ectasian 3 *
Ectasian 4 * (older bound-1250.0 Ma, younger bound-1200.0 Ma)
Ectasian 4 *
Ediacaran (older bound-635.0 Ma, younger bound-542.0 Ma)
Ediacaran
Eemian
Eifelian (older bound-397.5 +/-2.7 Ma, younger bound-391.8 +/-2.7 Ma)
Eifelian
Elsterian
Emsian (older bound-407 +/-2.8 Ma, younger bound-397.5 +/-2.7 Ma)
Emsian
Eoarchean (older bound-4000.0 Ma, younger bound-3600.0 Ma)
Eoarchean
Eocene (older bound-55.8 +/-0.2 Ma, younger bound-33.9 +/-0.1 Ma)
Eocene
Famennian (older bound-374.5 +/-2.6 Ma, younger bound-359.2 +/-2.5 Ma)
Famennian
Floian (older bound-478.6 +/-1.7 Ma, younger bound-471.8 +/-1.6 Ma)
Floian
Fortunian (older bound-542 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-528.0 Ma)
Fortunian
Frasnian (older bound-385.3 +/-2.6 Ma, younger bound-374.5 +/-2.6 Ma)
Frasnian
Furongian (older bound-499.0 Ma, younger bound-488.3 +/-1.7 Ma)
Furongian
Gelasian (older bound-2.588 Ma, younger bound-1.806 Ma)
Gelasian
Givetian (older bound-391.8 +/-2.7 Ma, younger bound-385.3 +/-2.6 Ma)
Givetian
Gorstian (older bound-422.9 +/-2.5 Ma, younger bound-421.3 +/-2.6 Ma)
Gorstian
Guadalupian (older bound-270.6 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-260.4 +/-0.7 Ma)
Guadalupian
Guzhangian (older bound-503.0 Ma, younger bound-499.0 Ma)
Guzhangian
Gzhelian (older bound-303.4 +/-0.9 Ma, younger bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma)
Gzhelian
Hadean (informal Ma) (older bound-4600.0 Ma, younger bound-4000.0 Ma)
Hadean (informal)
Hauterivian (older bound-133.9 Ma, younger bound-130 +/-1.5 Ma)
Hauterivian
Hettangian (older bound-199.6 +/-0.6 Ma, younger bound-196.5 +/-1 Ma)
Hettangian
Hirnantian (older bound-445.6 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-443.7 +/-1.5 Ma)
Hirnantian
Holocene (older bound-0.0117 Ma, younger bound-0.0 Ma)
Holocene
Holsteinian
Homerian (older bound-426.2 +/-2.4 Ma, younger bound-422.9 +/-2.5 Ma)
Homerian
Induan (older bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma, younger bound-249.5 Ma)
Induan
Ionian (older bound-0.781 Ma, younger bound-0.126 Ma)
Ionian
Jurassic (older bound-199.6 +/-0.6 Ma, younger bound-145.5 +/-4 Ma)
Jurassic
Kasimovian (older bound-307.2 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-303.4 +/-0.9 Ma)
Kasimovian
Katian (older bound-455.8 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-445.6 +/-1.5 Ma)
Katian
Kimmeridgian (older bound-155.6 Ma, younger bound-150.8 +/-4 Ma)
Kimmeridgian
Kungurian (older bound-275.6 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-270.6 +/-0.7 Ma)
Kungurian
Ladinian (older bound-237 +/-2 Ma, younger bound-228.7 Ma)
Ladinian
Langhian (older bound-15.97 Ma, younger bound-13.82 Ma)
Langhian
Late/Upper Cretaceous (older bound-99.6 +/-0.9 Ma, younger bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma)
Late/Upper Cretaceous
Late/Upper Devonian (older bound-385.3 +/-2.6 Ma, younger bound-359.2 +/-2.5 Ma)
Late/Upper Devonian
Late/Upper Jurassic (older bound-161.2 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-145.5 +/-4 Ma)
Late/Upper Jurassic
Late/Upper Ordovician (older bound-460.9 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-443.7 +/-1.5 Ma)
Late/Upper Ordovician
Late/Upper Pennsylvanian (older bound-307.2 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma)
Late/Upper Pennsylvanian
Late/Upper Pleistocene (older bound-0.126 Ma, younger bound-0.0117 Ma)
Late/Upper Pleistocene
Late/Upper Triassic (older bound-228.7 Ma, younger bound-199.6 +/-0.6 Ma)
Late/Upper Triassic
Llandovery (older bound-443.7 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-428.2 +/-2.3 Ma)
Llandovery
Lochkovian (older bound-416 +/-2.8 Ma, younger bound-411.2 +/-2.8 Ma)
Lochkovian
Lopingian (older bound-260.4 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma)
Lopingian
Ludfordian (older bound-421.3 +/-2.6 Ma, younger bound-418.7 +/-2.7 Ma)
Ludfordian
Ludlow (older bound-422.9 +/-2.5 Ma, younger bound-418.7 +/-2.7 Ma)
Ludlow
Lutetian (older bound-48.6 +/-0.2 Ma, younger bound-40.4 +/-0.2 Ma)
Lutetian
Maastrichtian (older bound-70.6 +/-0.6 Ma, younger bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma)
Maastrichtian
Mesoarchean (older bound-3200.0 Ma, younger bound-2800.0 Ma)
Mesoarchean
Mesoproterozoic (older bound-1600.0 Ma, younger bound-1000.0 Ma)
Mesoproterozoic
Mesozoic (older bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma, younger bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma)
Mesozoic
Messinian (older bound-7.246 Ma, younger bound-5.332 Ma)
Messinian
Middle Devonian (older bound-397.5 +/-2.7 Ma, younger bound-385.3 +/-2.6 Ma)
Middle Devonian
Middle Jurassic (older bound-175.6 +/-2 Ma, younger bound-161.2 +/-4 Ma)
Middle Jurassic
Middle Ordovician (older bound-471.8 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-460.9 +/-1.6 Ma)
Middle Ordovician
Middle Triassic (older bound-245.9 Ma, younger bound-228.7 Ma)
Middle Triassic
Miocene (older bound-23.03 Ma, younger bound-5.332 Ma)
Miocene
Mississippian (older bound-359.2 +/-2.5 Ma, younger bound-318.1 +/-1.3 Ma)
Mississippian
Moscovian (older bound-311.7 +/-1.1 Ma, younger bound-307.2 +/-1 Ma)
Moscovian
Neoarchean (older bound-2800.0 Ma, younger bound-2500.0 Ma)
Neoarchean
Neoarchean 1 * (older bound-2800.0 Ma, younger bound-2650.0 Ma)
Neoarchean 1 *
Neoarchean 2 * (older bound-2650.0 Ma, younger bound-2500.0 Ma)
Neoarchean 2 *
Neogene (older bound-23.03 Ma, younger bound-2.588 Ma)
Neogene
Neoproterozoic (older bound-1000.0 Ma, younger bound-542.0 Ma)
Neoproterozoic
Norian (older bound-216.5 +/-2 Ma, younger bound-203.6 +/-1.5 Ma)
Norian
Olenekian (older bound-249.5 Ma, younger bound-245.9 Ma)
Olenekian
Oligocene (older bound-33.9 +/-0.1 Ma, younger bound-23.03 Ma)
Oligocene
Ordovician (older bound-488.3 +/-1.7 Ma, younger bound-443.7 +/-1.5 Ma)
Ordovician
Orosirian (older bound-2050.0 Ma, younger bound-1800.0 Ma)
Orosirian
Orosirian 1 * (older bound-2050.0 Ma, younger bound-1960.0 Ma)
Orosirian 1 *
Orosirian 2 * (older bound-1960.0 Ma, younger bound-1920.0 Ma)
Orosirian 2 *
Orosirian 3 * (older bound-1920.0 Ma, younger bound-1880.0 Ma)
Orosirian 3 *
Orosirian 4 * (older bound-1880.0 Ma, younger bound-1870.0 Ma)
Orosirian 4 *
Orosirian 5 * (older bound-1870.0 Ma, younger bound-1840.0 Ma)
Orosirian 5 *
Orosirian 6 * (older bound-1840.0 Ma, younger bound-1820.0 Ma)
Orosirian 6 *
Orosirian 7 * (older bound-1820.0 Ma, younger bound-1800.0 Ma)
Orosirian 7 *
Oxfordian (older bound-161.2 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-155.6 Ma)
Oxfordian
Paibian (older bound-499.0 Ma, younger bound-496.0 Ma)
Paibian
Paleoarchean (older bound-3600.0 Ma, younger bound-3200.0 Ma)
Paleoarchean
Paleocene (older bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma, younger bound-55.8 +/-0.2 Ma)
Paleocene
Paleogene (older bound-65.5 +/-0.3 Ma, younger bound-23.03 Ma)
Paleogene
Paleoproterozoic (older bound-2500.0 Ma, younger bound-1600.0 Ma)
Paleoproterozoic
Paleozoic (older bound-542 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma)
Paleozoic
Pennsylvanian (older bound-318.1 +/-1.3 Ma, younger bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma)
Pennsylvanian
Permian (older bound-299 +/-0.8 Ma, younger bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma)
Permian
Phanerozoic (older bound-542 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-0.0 Ma)
Phanerozoic
Piacenzian (older bound-3.6 Ma, younger bound-2.588 Ma)
Piacenzian
Pleistocene (older bound-2.588 Ma, younger bound-0.0117 Ma)
Pleistocene
Pliensbachian (older bound-189.6 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-183 +/-1.5 Ma)
Pliensbachian
Pliocene (older bound-5.332 Ma, younger bound-2.588 Ma)
Pliocene
Pragian (older bound-411.2 +/-2.8 Ma, younger bound-407 +/-2.8 Ma)
Pragian
Precambrian (older bound-4600.0 Ma, younger bound-542.0 Ma)
Precambrian
Priabonian (older bound-37.2 +/-0.1 Ma, younger bound-33.9 +/-0.1 Ma)
Priabonian
Pridoli (older bound-418.7 +/-2.7 Ma, younger bound-416 +/-2.8 Ma)
Pridoli
Proterozoic (older bound-2500.0 Ma, younger bound-542.0 Ma)
Proterozoic
Quaternary (older bound-2.588 Ma, younger bound-0.0 Ma)
Quaternary
Rhaetian (older bound-203.6 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-199.6 +/-0.6 Ma)
Rhaetian
Rhuddanian (older bound-443.7 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-439 +/-1.8 Ma)
Rhuddanian
Rhyacian (older bound-2300.0 Ma, younger bound-2050.0 Ma)
Rhyacian
Roadian (older bound-270.6 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-268 +/-0.7 Ma)
Roadian
Rupelian (older bound-33.9 +/-0.1 Ma, younger bound-28.4 +/-0.1 Ma)
Rupelian
Saalian
Sakmarian (older bound-294.6 +/-0.8 Ma, younger bound-284.4 +/-0.7 Ma)
Sakmarian
Sandbian (older bound-460.9 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-455.8 +/-1.6 Ma)
Sandbian
Santonian (older bound-85.8 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-83.5 +/-0.7 Ma)
Santonian
Selandian (older bound-61.1 Ma, younger bound-58.7 +/-0.2 Ma)
Selandian
Serpukhovian (older bound-328.3 +/-1.6 Ma, younger bound-318.1 +/-1.3 Ma)
Serpukhovian
Serravallian (older bound-13.82 Ma, younger bound-11.608 Ma)
Serravallian
Sheinwoodian (older bound-428.2 +/-2.3 Ma, younger bound-426.2 +/-2.4 Ma)
Sheinwoodian
Siderian (older bound-2500.0 Ma, younger bound-2300.0 Ma)
Siderian
Siderian 1 * (older bound-2500.0 Ma, younger bound-2400.0 Ma)
Siderian 1 *
Siderian 2 * (older bound-2400.0 Ma, younger bound-2300.0 Ma)
Siderian 2 *
Silurian (older bound-443.7 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-416 +/-2.8 Ma)
Silurian
Sinemurian (older bound-196.5 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-189.6 +/-1.5 Ma)
Sinemurian
Statherian (older bound-1800.0 Ma, younger bound-1600.0 Ma)
Statherian
Statherian 1 * (older bound-1800.0 Ma, younger bound-1770.0 Ma)
Statherian 1 *
Statherian 2 * (older bound-1770.0 Ma, younger bound-1740.0 Ma)
Statherian 2 *
Statherian 3 * (older bound-1740.0 Ma, younger bound-1660.0 Ma)
Statherian 3 *
Statherian 4 * (older bound-1660.0 Ma, younger bound-1600.0 Ma)
Statherian 4 *
Stenian (older bound-1200.0 Ma, younger bound-1000.0 Ma)
Stenian
Stenian 1 * (older bound-1200.0 Ma, younger bound-1130.0 Ma)
Stenian 1 *
Stenian 2 * (older bound-1130.0 Ma, younger bound-1000.0 Ma)
Stenian 2 *
Telychian (older bound-436 +/-1.9 Ma, younger bound-428.2 +/-2.3 Ma)
Telychian
Terreneuvian (older bound-542 +/-1 Ma, younger bound-521.0 Ma)
Terreneuvian
Thanetian (older bound-58.7 +/-0.2 Ma, younger bound-55.8 +/-0.2 Ma)
Thanetian
Tithonian (older bound-150.8 +/-4 Ma, younger bound-145.5 +/-4 Ma)
Tithonian
Toarcian (older bound-183 +/-1.5 Ma, younger bound-175.6 +/-2 Ma)
Toarcian
Tonian (older bound-1000.0 Ma, younger bound-850.0 Ma)
Tonian
Tonian 1 * (older bound-1000.0 Ma, younger bound-910.0 Ma)
Tonian 1 *
Tonian 2 * (older bound-910.0 Ma, younger bound-850.0 Ma)
Tonian 2 *
Tortonian (older bound-11.608 Ma, younger bound-7.246 Ma)
Tortonian
Tournaisian (older bound-359.2 +/-2.5 Ma, younger bound-345.3 +/-2.1 Ma)
Tournaisian
Tremadocian (older bound-488.3 +/-1.7 Ma, younger bound-478.6 +/-1.7 Ma)
Tremadocian
Triassic (older bound-251 +/-0.4 Ma, younger bound-199.6 +/-0.6 Ma)
Triassic
Turonian (older bound-93.6 +/-0.8 Ma, younger bound-88.6 Ma)
Turonian
Valanginian (older bound-140.2 +/-3 Ma, younger bound-133.9 Ma)
Valanginian
Visean (older bound-345.3 +/-2.1 Ma, younger bound-328.3 +/-1.6 Ma)
Visean
Weichselian
Wenlock (older bound-428.2 +/-2.3 Ma, younger bound-422.9 +/-2.5 Ma)
Wenlock
Wordian (older bound-268 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-265.8 +/-0.7 Ma)
Wordian
Wuchiapingian (older bound-260.4 +/-0.7 Ma, younger bound-253.8 +/-0.7 Ma)
Wuchiapingian
Ypresian (older bound-55.8 +/-0.2 Ma, younger bound-48.6 +/-0.2 Ma)
Ypresian
Zanclean (older bound-5.332 Ma, younger bound-3.6 Ma)
Zanclean
Geologic unit defined by bounding surfaces. Not necessarily stratified.
allostratigraphic unit
Geologic unit defined by alteration process.
alteration unit
Geologic unit defined by genesis involving direct human action to deposit or modify material.
artificial ground
Geologic unit defined based on fossil content.
biostratigraphic unit
Geologic unit that includes all rocks formed during a specific interval of geologic time
chronostratigraphic unit
Lithotectonic unit defined by deformation style or characteristic geologic structure observable in outcrop.
deformation unit
Geologic unit defined by human-made genesis involving excavation.
excavation unit
Type of geologic unit that is unknown, unspecified, irrelevant, or some type not included in the vocabulary.
geologic unit
Geologic unit defined by its geophysical characteristics.
geophysical unit
Lithostratigraphic unit that lacks stratification
lithodemic unit
Geologic unit defined by genesis. The genesis is manifested by material properties, but the material is not the defining property.
lithogenetic unit
Geologic unit defined by lithology independent of relationships to other units.
lithologic unit
Geologic unit defined on the basis of observable and distinctive lithologic properties or combination of lithologic properties and stratigraphic relationships.
lithostratigraphic 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.
lithotectonic unit
Geologic unit defined by magnetic characteristics.
magnetostratigraphic 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.
mass movement unit
Geologic unit that represents a single pedologic horizon in a sequence of strata (consolidated or non-consolidated).
pedostratigraphic unit
Geologic unit defined by primary magnetic-polarity record imposed when the rock was deposited or crystallized during a specific interval of geologic time.
polarity chronostratigraphic unit
Decided and recorded manually by the official body responsible for address allocation or by the dataset custodian.
by administrator
Decided and recorded manually by another party.
by other party
Derived automatically from another INSPIRE spatial object which is related to the address or address component.
from feature
Position derived from the related address area.
address area
Position derived from the related administrative unit of 1st order.
admin unit 1st order
Position derived from the related administrative unit of 2nd order.
admin unit 2nd order
Position derived from the related administrative unit of 3rd order.
admin unit 3rd order
Position derived from the related administrative unit of 4th order.
admin unit 4th order
Position derived from the related administrative unit of 5th order.
admin unit 5th order
Position derived from the related administrative unit of 6th order.
admin unit 6th order
Position aims at identifying the related building.
Position aims at identifying the entrance door or gate.
entrance
Position aims at identifying the related land parcel.
Position aims at identifying a postal delivery point.
postal delivery
Position derived from the related postcode area.
postal descriptor
Position derived from the related segment of a thoroughfare.
Position aims at identifying the access point from the thoroughfare.
thoroughfare access
Position aims at identifying a point of utility service.
utility service
The described geometry is a point geometry located at the center of gravity of the unit.
center of gravity
Of course, geometries having this type should be points.
A generalised geometry of the statistical unit.
generalised geometry
Geometries having such a code must have a descriptor for generalised geometries.
Other kind of geometry type.
The described geometry is a point geometry for labeling.
point label
The described geometry is the reference geometry.
reference geometry
A geomorphologic process that is currently in a state of action, or that has been reactivated since a conventionally short period of time.
active
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.
dormant
A relict or fossil geomorphologic process.
inactive
A reactivated geomorphologic process is an active geomorphologic process which has been dormant.
reactivated
A stabilized geomorphologic process is an inactive process which has been protected from its original causes by remedial measures.
stabilised
Geothermal gradient is the rate of increasing temperature with respect to increasing depth in the Earth's interior in °C/km.
geothermal gradient
Temperature measured in °C.
temperature
'Common' grammatical gender (the merging of 'masculine' and 'feminine').
common
Feminine grammatical gender.
feminine
Masculine grammatical gender.
masculine
Neuter grammatical gender.
neuter
Dual grammatical number.
dual
Plural grammatical number.
plural
Singular grammatical number.
singular
Arable land, permanent crops and grasslands in agricultural use (both sown and natural grassland). The products can be used for human or animal feed or bio-energy production.
commercial agricultural production
Farm dwellings, animal husbandry infrastructure (animal dwellings and processing infrastructure linked to farms), manure storage and other farming infrastructure (e.g. buildings linked to plant handling and processing in farms).
farming infrastructure
Production of plants or animals for own consumption (kitchen gardens, private animal sheds etc.)
agricultural production for own consumption
Production of crop (plants, fungi, etc.) and animal products for food, for sale, own consumption or industrial purposes. It includes plants for biofuels
Forestry areas where the rotation period of a tree generation is 50 years or less, after which the forest is regenerated naturally or artificially with planting or seeding. Tree plantations (pulp-wood production) and wood used for biomass production also belong to this class.
forestry based on short rotation
Forestry areas where the rotation period of a tree generation is over 50 years after which the forest is regenerated naturally or artificially with planting or seeding.
forestry based on intermediate or long rotation
Forestry areas where forest management and regeneration is based on continuous growing of trees.
forestry based on continuous cover
Production of round wood and other wood based primary products. Besides the production of timber, forestry activities result in products that undergo little processing, such as firewood, charcoal and round wood used in an unprocessed form (e.g. pit-props, pulpwood etc.). Forest tree nurseries, storage and transport areas linked to logging, trees and woody plants for bio fuels are also included. These activities can be carried out in natural or planted forests.
forestry
Mining and extraction of coal, lignite, peat, petroleum, natural gas, uranium and thorium.
mining of energy producing materials
Mining of iron and other non-ferrous metal ores (except uranium and thorium).
mining of metal ores
Quarrying of stone, sand, clay, chemical, fertilizer minerals, the production of salt and other mining and quarrying.
other mining and quarrying
Mining and quarrying in the form of the extraction of minerals and materials occurring naturally as solids (coal, ores, gravel, sand, salt), liquids (petroleum), gases (natural gas) or biomass (peat). Extraction can be achieved by different methods such as underground or surface mining or extraction, well operation etc.
mining and quarrying
Fish hatcheries and managed grow-out sites.
Water areas used for professional fishing.
professional fishing
Professional fishing and aquaculture.
aquaculture and fishing
Professional hunting. The areas can be fenced or open.
hunting
Keeping and feeding migratory animals such as reindeer and deer.
management of migratory animals
Picking up natural non wood based products such as non-cultivated berries, mosses, lichen etc.) for commercial purposes
picking of natural products
Professional hunting, gathering of wild growing non-wood forestry products, husbandry of migratory animals and any other primary production not included in the values 1_1_Agriculture, 1_2_Forestry, 1_3_MiningAndQuarrying, 1_4_AquacultureAndFishing or any of their narrower values.
other primary production
Areas where the manufacturing industries aggregate, package, purify or process the primary products close to the primary producers are included, especially if the raw material is unsuitable for sale or difficult to transport long distances.
primary production
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, sewing threads, textile weaving, tanning and dressing of leather.
manufacturing of textile products
Sawmilling and planning of wood, manufacturing of veneer sheets, plywood, laming boards, fibre boards, carpentry and joinery, cork, straw and plaiting products.
manufacturing of wood and wood based products
Manufacturing of pulp, paper, paperboard, paper based sanitary goods, wallpapers.
manufacturing of pulp paper and paper products
Manufacturing coke, refined petroleum and processing of nuclear fuel.
manufacturing of coke refined petroleum products and nuclear fuel
Manufacturing of basic chemicals, agro-chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals, soap, detergents, glues, other chemical products and man-made fibers.
manufacturing of chemicals chemical products man made fibers
Manufacturing, processing and casting of iron, steel and basic precious and non-ferrous metals. It also includes the manufacturing of metal products.
manufacturing of basic metals and fabricate metals
Manufacturing glass, bricks, ceramics, concrete, cement, lime, plaster, cutting and shaping of stone and other non-metallic mineral products.
manufacturing of non-metallic mineral products
Manufacturing of tyres, tubes, plastic packing good and other rubber and plastic products.
manufacturing of rubber plastic products
Production of raw materials not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_1_RawIndustry.
manufacturing of other raw materials
Industrial activities transforming the output primary sector into manufactured raw products.
raw industry
Manufacturing of production, agricultural, forestry and other machinery (excluding aircrafts and vehicles), weapons, ammunition and domestic appliances.
manufacturing of machinery
Manufacturing of motor vehicles, aircrafts, spacecrafts, ships, boats, railway and tramway equipment, motorcycles, bicycles and other transport equipment.
manufacturing of vehicles and transport equipment
Production of other heavy end products not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry.
manufacturing of other heavy end products
Activities transforming raw manufactured products into heavy manufactured products.
heavy end product industry
Manufacturing of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, oils and fats or derived products, dairy products, grain mill and starch products, prepared animal feeds, other food products, beverages and tobacco products.
manufacturing of food beverages and tobacco products
Manufacturing of wearing apparel, leather clothes, dressing, accessories, dyeing of fur and manufacturing of fur products, luggage, bags, saddlery and footwear.
manufacturing of clothes and leather
Publishing and printing of books, newspapers, journals and the publishing and reproduction of sound recordings.
publishing and printing
Manufacturing of office machinery, computers, motors, generators, electricity distribution and control apparatus, wires and cables, accumulators, batteries, lamps, radios, TVs, phones, electronic valves and tubes, medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and other electrical and optical equipment.
manufacturing of electrical and optical equipment
Manufacturing of furniture, jewellery, musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys and other miscellaneous products.
manufacturing of other light end products
Activities transforming raw manufactured products into light manufactured products.
light end product industry
Nuclear power plants.
nuclear based energy production
Power plants using fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, peat and other fossil fuels).
fossil fuel based energy production
Combustion power plants using biomass based fuels (wood and other plant based solid and liquid fuels, biogas and other biofuels).
biomass based energy production
Hydro-, solar, wind, thermal (aero, geo and hydro), tidal, wave etc. energy and other renewable energy (except biomass energy, which is covered by the value 2_4_3_BiomassBasedEnergyProduction).
renewable energy production
Production of energy.
energy production
Production of other industrial products not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_SecondaryProduction.
other industry
Industrial and manufacturing activities which take the output of the primary sector and manufacture finished goods and intermediate products for other business. It also includes the storage and transport areas linked directly to manufacturing activities.
secondary production
Wholesale and retail sale of motor vehicles, fuel, agricultural raw materials, live animals, ores, metals, chemicals, timber, machinery, ships, furniture, household goods, textiles, food, beverages, tobacco products, pharmaceutical products, second hand goods, other products, waste and scrap. This class also includes the repair of vehicles, personal and household goods.
wholesale and retail trade and repair of vehicles and personal and household goods
Provision of real estate and renting services.
real estate services
Hotel, holiday village, camping site, restaurant, bar and canteen services.
accommodation and food services
Other commercial services not included in any other of the narrower values of 3_1_CommercialServices, such as beauty and wellbeing services.
other commercial services
Provision of commercial services.
commercial services
Provision of banking, credit, insurance, and other financial services.
financial and insurance services
IT consulting, data processing, research and development, legal, accountancy, business management, architectural, engineering, advertising, testing, investigation, consulting, and other professional services.
professional technical and scientific services
Publishing, sound recording, TV-programme, motion picture, radio broadcasting, post and telecommunication, computer and data processing services.
information and communication services
Travel agency, rental, cleaning, security and other administrative and support services.
administrative and support services
Other financial, professional and information services not included in any other of the narrower values of 3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices.
other financial professional and information services
Provision of financial, professional or information services.
financial professional and information services
Provision of generic administrative, defence, justice, public security, fire and compulsory social security services.
public administration defence and social security services
Provision of primary, secondary, higher, adult and other educational services.
educational services
Provision of human and animal health and social work services.
health and social services
Provision of religious services.
religious services
Other community services e.g. cemeteries.
other community services
Provision of services for the community.
community services
Provision of artistic, library, museum, zoos, botanical gardens, historical sites and other cultural services.
cultural services
Amusement parks, theme parks, betting and gambling activities and other entertainment services.
entertainment services
Sports infrastructure, such as stadiums, sports halls, swimming pools, fitness facilities, ski resorts, golf courses and other sports infrastructure.
sports infrastructure
Open air recreational areas, e.g. urban parks, playgrounds, national parks, and natural areas used for recreational purposes.
open air recreational areas
Other recreational services not included in any of the other narrower values of 3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices.
other recreational services
Provision of cultural, entertainment or recreational services.
cultural entertainment and recreational services
Provision of other services not included in any of the other narrower values of 3_TertiaryProduction.
other services
Services that are products for other businesses and consumers both private and public services. It encompasses whole sale and retail trade, repair services, hotels and restaurants, financial services, real estate, business services, rental services, public administration, defence and social security, education, health and social work and other community, social and personal services.
tertiary production
Areas used for road transport, e.g. roads, parking areas, service stations.
road transport
Areas used for rail transport, e.g. rails, railway stations and yards etc.
railway transport
Areas used for air transport, e.g. airports and related services.
air transport
Areas used for water transport, e.g. ports, rivers, docks and related services.
water transport
Areas used for other transport not included in any of the other narrower values of 4_1_TransportNetworks.
other transport network
Infrastructure related to transport.
transport networks
Areas used for separate (not linked directly to industries) storage services and logistical services.
logistical and storage services
Areas used for distribution of electricity, gas and thermal energy, including the pipelines used for transporting oil and gas.
electricity gas and thermal power distribution services
Areas used for the extraction, collection, purification storage and distribution of water, collection and treatment of sewage (including the pipelines).
water and sewage infrastructure
Areas used for the collection, treatment and recycling of waste.
waste treatment
Areas used for other utilities not included in any of the other narrower values of 4_3_Utilities.
other utilities
Infrastructure related to utilities.
utilities
Basic infrastructure and networks of the society. All the other sectors are using the infrastructure and networks to produce the goods and services and they are also vital for residential areas. It includes water supply, collection, treatment and recycling of sewage and waste, transport, networks, storage and communication.
transport networks logistics and utilities
Residential areas dominated by detached houses surrounded by gardens and/or yards, a mix of single houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, town houses, row houses and blocks of flats used as permanent residence.
permanent residential use
Residential areas mixed with other non-conflicting uses (e.g. various services, light industries etc.).
residential use with other compatible uses
Areas dominantly used for temporary dwellings (camps of migrant people), holiday residences (summer cottages), etc.
other residential use
Areas used dominantly for housing of people. The forms of housing vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These areas include single family housing, multi-family residential, or mobile homes in cities, towns and rural districts if they are not linked to primary production. It permits high density land use and low density uses. This class also includes residential areas mixed with other non-conflicting uses and other residential areas.
residential use
Areas under construction. This class is used only for existing land use and not for planned land use.
transitional areas
Abandoned agricultural, residential and industrial, transport and basic infrastructure areas. The area belongs to the abandoned class if it is not in use and can no longer be used for the original purpose without major reparation or renovation work.
abandoned areas
Areas which are in natural state, e.g. woodland, shrubland, grassland, wetland, bare land, which are not in any other socio-economic use. This includes the areas with a planning status 'natural area’. Protected areas can belong to this class or, if other uses are present, also to other classes. Protected areas are always tagged with a supplementary regulation status 'protected area’.
land areas not in other economic use
Water areas which are not in any other socio-economic use.
water areas not in other economic use
Areas which are in natural state and not in other economic use.
natural areas not in other economic use
Areas where any use is allowed in the Planned land use (PLU).
areas where any use allowed
Areas where no use is specified in the Planned land use (PLU), e.g. areas outside the scope of the plan.
areas without any specified planned use
Areas where the land use is unknown.
not known use
Areas not included in the values 1_PrimaryProduction, 2_SecondaryProduction 3_TertiaryProduction 4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities, 5_ResidentialUse or any of their narrower values, or areas under construction.
other uses
An incident with pathogenic microorganisms/toxins that comprise a danger through for example natural dispersal.
biological
An incident with hazardous chemicals that comprise a danger through, for example an accident during transport of hazardous substances.
An incident with explosive substances that comprise a danger through, for example an accident.
explosive
An incident with ionizing radiation that comprises a danger through, for example an accident at a nuclear plant, other accidents involving radioactive substances or ionizing radiation.
Radioactive material means any material containing radionucleids where both the activity concentration and the total activity in the consignment exceed a level specified in rules.
radiological
Average length of stay (ALOS) is computed by dividing the number of hospital days (or bed-days or in-patient days) from the date of admission in an in-patient institution (date of discharge minus date of admission) by the number of discharges (including deaths) during the year.
Average length of stay
The total number of bed-days used by in-patients (excluding day cases) with the above diagnosis for given gender and age group.
Bed days
Curative care (or acute care) beds in hospitals are beds that are available for curative care. These beds are a subgroup of total hospital beds; both occupied and unoccupied beds are covered.
Curative hospital bed
The total number of day case discharges with the above diagnosis for a given gender and age group.
Day cases
The total number of in-patient discharges (excluding day cases) with the above diagnosis for a given gender and age group.
Discharge
Health care expenditure data provide information on expenditure in the functionally defined area of health distinct by provider category (e.g. hospitals, general practitioners), function category (e.g. services of curative care, rehabilitative care, clinical laboratory, patient transport, prescribed medicines) and financing agent (e.g. social security, private insurance company, household).
Health care expenditure
Total hospital beds are all hospital beds which are regularly maintained and staffed and immediately available for the care of admitted patients. Hospital beds provide information on health care capacities, i.e. on the maximum number of patients who can be treated by hospitals.
Hospital bed
Physicians (medical doctors) as defined by ISCO 88 (code 2221) apply preventive and curative measures, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods and conduct research in the area of medicine and health care (http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/tgm/table.do?\ntab=table&init=1&language=en&pcode=tps00044&plugin=1).
Physician
Practising physicians as defined by ISCO 88 (code 2221) provide services directly to patients(http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/tgm/table.do?\ntab=table&init=1&language=en&pcode=tps00044&plugin=1).
Practising physicians
Psychiatric care beds in hospitals are beds accommodating patients with mental health problems. These beds are a subgroup of total hospital beds; both occupied and unoccupied beds are covered.
Psychiatric care bed
The height has been estimated and not measured.
EXAMPLE 1: Typically, the height has been estimated from the number of floors.\nEXAMPLE 2: In some cases, the height has been estimated by interpolation of a set of heights of adjacent buildings.
The height has been (directly or indirectly) measured.
measured
EXAMPLE: typically, the elevation at ground level and at roof level has been measured by stereo-plotting or by field survey or by cross-referencing with DTM (Digital Terrain Model).
The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the above ground envelope of the building, i.e. the maximum extent of the building above ground.
The building horizontal geometry has been obtained from the combination of the geometries of its building parts with the geometries of the building parts using different horizontal geometry references.
combined
EXAMPLE: A building with two building parts, one captured by its footprint and the other by its lowest floor above ground, and whose geometry is obtained by merging the geometries of the building parts.
The building geometry is represented by a point located at the entrance of the building.
The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the whole envelope of the building, i.e. the maximum extent of the building above and under ground.
envelope
The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the footprint of the building, i.e. its extent at ground level.
foot print
The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the lowest floor above ground of the building.
The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the building.
point inside building
The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the parcel the building belongs to.
point inside cadastral parcel
The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the roof edges of the building.
roof edge
NOTE: This value may be used more generally when the building horizontal geometry has been captured by the roof extent.
Carbonatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
carbonatic
Chloridic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
chloridic
Organic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
organic
Silicatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
silicatic
Sulfatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
sulfatic
Node used to connect different networks.
A network node unrelated to the network topology per se, but associated with a hydrographic point of interest or facility, or a man-made object, that affects the network flow.
flow constriction
A network node unrelated to the network topology per se, but associated with a hydrographic point of interest or facility, or a man-made object, that regulates the network flow.
flow regulation
Node where three or more links connect.
Ending node of a series of interconnected links.
Starting node of a series of interconnected links.
Yearly potential hydro power production.
potential hydro power
Filled and/or flowing infrequently, generally only during and/or immediately after heavy precipitation.
dry
Filled and/or flowing during and immediately after precipitation.
ephemeral
Filled and/or flowing for part of the year.
intermittent
Filled and/or flowing continuously throughout the year.
perennial
The Protected Site is classified as a protected landscape or seascape under the IUCN classification scheme.
protected landscape or seascape
The Protected Site is classified as a habitat species management area under the IUCN classification scheme.
habitat species management area
The Protected Site is classified as a managed resource protected area under the IUCN classification scheme.
managed resource protected area
The Protected Site is classified as a national park under the IUCN classification scheme.
national park
The Protected Site is classified as a natural monument under the IUCN classification scheme.
natural monument
The Protected Site is classified as a strict nature reserve under the IUCN classification scheme.
strict nature reserve
The Protected Site is classified as a wilderness area under the IUCN classification scheme.
wilderness area
Several commodities may be of interest inside a deposit. A deposit may be a large deposit for one commodity (this commodity is the main one) and a different-sized deposit for some other commodities. Such a ranking is based on a statistical study of a large set of deposits throughout the world to ensure that it is valid. It is made using histograms allowing for each commodity to define class boundaries. This classification is based on the potential or endowment: reserves + resources.
Large deposit
Several commodities may be of interest inside a deposit. A deposit may be a medium-sized deposit for one commodity (this commodity is the main one) and a different-sized deposit for some other commodities. Such a ranking is based on a statistical study of a large set of deposits throughout the world to ensure that it is valid. It is made using histograms allowing for each commodity to define class boundaries. This classification is based on the potential or endowment: reserves + resources.
Medium sized deposit
Any ore or economic mineral in any concentration found in bedrock or as float; esp. a valuable mineral in sufficient concentration to suggest further exploration.
Occurrence
Several commodities may be of interest inside a deposit. A deposit may be a small deposit for one commodity (this commodity is the main one) and a different-sized deposit for some other commodities. Such a ranking is based on a statistical study of a large set of deposits throughout the world to ensure that it is valid. It is made using histograms allowing for each commodity to define class boundaries. This classification is based on the potential or endowment: reserves + resources.
Small deposit
Several commodities may be of interest inside a deposit. A deposit may be a very large deposit for one commodity (this commodity is the main one) and a different-sized deposit for some other commodities. Such a ranking is based on a statistical study of a large set of deposits throughout the world to ensure that it is valid. It is made using histograms allowing for each commodity to define class boundaries. This classification is based on the potential or endowment: reserves + resources.
Very large deposit
A tract periodically flooded by the regulation of the level of water impounded by a dam.
controlled
decision based of main site investigation in agreement of applicable juridical standards and decisions of local authorities
found contaminated
found not contaminated
site introduced in current data system but no soil investigation
not surveyed
intrioduced in the current data sytem based on soil and groundwater polluting consequences of a calamity or resulting from actions taken or expected dispersion in the resulting situation
Site Introduced After Calamity
e.g. transport accidents, leaking, spills, fire
introduced in current data system, based on civil complaints that are considered justified to take action
Site Introduced After Confirmed Civil Complaints
introduced in the current data system based on suspicion of health effects,
Site Introduced After Epidemiology
e.g. based on epidemiology of carcinogenic effects
introduced in current data system, based on lists made up on basis of experience with resulting soil pollution
Site Introduced AfterInventory
inventory: making a list of sites with one or more activities with high soil polluting potential, assessing experinces with processes, waste and emission control; probably introduced only after check on periods and volumes of chemicals used, but before soil site investigation
introduced in current data system on the basis of soil investigations
Site Introduced After Soil Investigation
e.g. based on suspicions and/or experience before formal inventory of sites or based on investigations for some other reason (e.g. land development, civil works, building, archeology, agricultural fertility)
main site investigation started but no formal decision was taken that the site is contaminated above threshold values
under main investigation
preliminary investigation started, no formal decision that a main site investigation is not necessary or a main site investigation has not yet started
under preliminary investigation
The process has started in the past and is still active.
on-going
Synonym: current
The process is no longer active.
terminated
Fixed depth range where soil is described and/or samples are taken.
depth interval
They are often used in soil monitoring, sampling of contaminated sites and in modelling, and include: • upper and lower limits of a soil horizon, or of a functional set of horizons • depth increments (also called fixed depths), that are often used for sampling, e.g. 0-30cm, 30-60cm, and so on, • a single depth range in which a soil sample is taken and for which the analytical result is valid, and • soil slicing, that is, profile segmentation according to a specified vector, for instance, either regularly spaced intervals (1cm), or a user-defined vector of segment boundaries (i.e. 0-10, 10-25, 25-50, 50-100). Slicing is used in modelling to generate continuous depth functions for soil properties.
Domain of the soil profile composed of material resulting from the same, non-pedogenic process, e.g. sedimentation, that might display an unconformity to possible over- or underlying adjacent domains.
geogenic
Natural soil material below the topsoil and overlying the unweathered parent material.
subsoil
SOURCE ISO 11074 NOTE The subsoil can be: (i) a grouping of one to several horizons underlying the horizons with recent humus accumulation from humifying biomass or (ii) a domain of a soil with a specific vertical extension starting well below the soil surface (e.g. 15-75 cm).
Upper part of a natural soil that is generally dark coloured and has a higher content of organic matter and nutrients when compared to the (mineral) horizons below excluding the humus layer.
topsoil
NOTE 1 For arable lands, topsoil refers to the ploughed soil depth; for grasslands, it is the soil layer with high root content. NOTE 2 The topsoil can be: (i) a grouping of one to several A horizons or (ii) a domain of a soil with a specific vertical extension starting from the surface (e.g. 0-15 cm). NOTE 3 In most soil description guidelines, the topsoil is composed of all A horizons occurring in a soil profile.
A plan that covers only part of a municipality.
infra-local
A plan that overlaps several infra-administrative units in one administrative region.
infra-regional
Plan at municipal level, corresponding to the lower level of administration equivalent to LAU2 as laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council .
local
Plan at Member State level.
national
Other level of spatial plan.
Plan at regional level (equivalent to NUTS2 of EUROSTAT nomenclature of statistical units as established in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003).
regional
A plan that overlaps several municipalities (entirely or partially).
supra-local
A plan that overlaps several administrative regions.
supra-regional
In both directions.
both directions
In direction of the link.
in direction
In the opposite direction of the link.
in opposite direction
Igneous material with more than 63 percent SiO2.
acidic igneous material
Igneous rock with more than 63 percent SiO2.
acidic igneous rock
Granitic rock that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio less than 0.1. QAPF field 2.
alkali feldspar granite
Rhyolitoid in which the ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is less than 0.1. QAPF field 2.
alkali feldspar rhyolite
Alkali feldspar syenitic rock that contains 0-5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 6.
alkali feldspar syenite
Syenitoid with a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio of less than 0.1. QAPF fields 6, 6*, and 6'.
alkali feldspar syenitic rock
Trachytoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio less than 0.1, between 0 and 5 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction, and no feldspathoid minerals. QAPF field 6.
alkali feldspar trachyte
Trachytoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio less than 0.1. QAPF fields 6, 6', and 6*.
alkali feldspar trachytic rock
Alkali olivine basalt is silica-undersaturated, characterized by the absence of orthopyroxene, absence of quartz, presence of olivine, and typically contains some feldspathoid mineral, alkali feldspar or phlogopite in the groundmass. Feldspar phenocrysts typically are labradorite to andesine in composition. Augite is rich in titanium compared to augite in tholeiitic basalt. Alkali olivine basalt is relatively rich in sodium.
alkali olivine basalt
Metamorphic rock mainly consisting of green, brown or black amphibole and plagioclase (including albite), which combined form 75 percent or more of the rock, and both of which are present as major constituents. The amphibole constitutes 50 percent or more of the total mafic constituents and is present in an amount of 30 percent or more; other common minerals include quartz, clinopyroxene, garnet, epidote-group minerals, biotite, titanite and scapolite.
amphibolite
Fine-grained igneous rock with less than 20 percent quartz and less than 10 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction, in which the ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is greater 0.65. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 9 and 10 or chemically in TAS field O2 as andesite. Basalt and andesite, which share the same QAPF fields, are distinguished chemically based on silica content, with basalt defined to contain less than 52 weight percent silica. If chemical data are not available, the color index is used to distinguish the categories, with basalt defined to contain greater than 35 percent mafic minerals by volume or greater than 40 percent mafic minerals by weight. Typically consists of plagioclase (frequently zoned from labradorite to oligoclase), pyroxene, hornblende and/or biotite. Fine grained equivalent of dioritic rock.
andesite
Anorthositic rock that contains between 0 and 5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10.
anorthosite
Leucocratic phaneritic crystalline igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase, often with small amounts of pyroxene. By definition, colour index M is less than 10, and plagiclase to total feldspar ratio is greater than 0.9. Less than 20 percent quartz and less than 10 percent feldspathoid in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10, 10*, and 10'.
anorthositic rock
Coal that has vitrinite mean random reflectance greater than 2.0% (determined in conformance with ISO 7404-5). Less than 12-14 percent volatiles (dry, ash free), greater than 91 percent fixed carbon (dry, ash free basis). The highest rank coal; very hard, glossy, black, with semimetallic luster, semi conchoidal fracture.
anthrazit
Consolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin.
anthropogenic consolidated material
Material known to have artificial (human-related) origin; insufficient information to classify in more detail.
anthropogenic material
Unconsolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin.
anthropogenic unconsolidated material
Rock that is too fine grained to categorize in more detail.
aphanite
Light coloured crystalline rock, characterized by a fine grained allotriomorphic-granular (aplitic, saccharoidal or xenomorphic) texture; typically granitic composition, consisting of quartz, alkali feldspar and sodic plagioclase.
aplite
Clastic sandstone that contains less than 10 percent matrix. Matrix is mud-size silicate minerals (clay, feldspar, quartz, rock fragments, and alteration products) of detrital or diagenetic nature.
arenit
Tephra in which less than 25 percent of fragments are greater than 64 mm in longest dimension
ash and lapilli
Tephra in which more than 25 percent of particles are greater than 64 mm in largest dimension. Includes ash breccia, bomb tephra and block tephra of Gillespie and Styles (1999)
ash breccia, bomb, or block tephra
Pyroclastic rock in which less than 25 percent of rock by volume are more than 64 mm in longest diameter. Includes tuff, lapilli tuff, and lapillistone.
ash tuff, lapillistone, and lapilli tuff
Fine-grained or porphyritic igneous rock with less than 20 percent quartz, and less than 10 percent feldspathoid minerals, in which the ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is greater 0.65. Typically composed of calcic plagioclase and clinopyroxene; phenocrysts typically include one or more of calcic plagioclase, clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 9 and 10 or chemically in TAS field B as basalt. Basalt and andesite are distinguished chemically based on silica content, with basalt defined to contain less than 52 weight percent silica. If chemical data are not available, the color index is used to distinguish the categories, with basalt defined to contain greater than 35 percent mafic minerals by volume or greater than 40 percent mafic minerals by weight.
Tephritoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio greater than 0.9, and contains more than 10 percent normative (CIPW) olivine.
basanite
Foiditoid that contains less than 90 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction, and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio that is greater than 0.5, with greater than 10 percent normative olivine.
basanitic foidite
Igneous material with between 45 and 52 percent SiO2.
basic igneous material
Igneous rock with between 45 and 52 percent SiO2.
basic igneous rock
Highly aluminous material containing abundant aluminium hydroxides (gibbsite, less commonly boehmite, diaspore) and aluminium-substituted iron oxides or hydroxides and generally minor or negligible kaolin minerals; may contain up to 20 percent quartz. Commonly has a pisolitic or nodular texture, and may be cemented.
Sediment composed of greater than 50 percent material of biogenic origin. Because the biogenic material may be skeletal remains that are not organic, all biogenic sediment is not necessarily organic-rich.
biogenic sediment
Sedimentary rock that consists of at least 50 percent silicate mineral material, deposited directly by biological processes at the depositional surface, or in particles formed by biological processes within the basin of deposition.
biogenic silica sedimentary rock
A composite material composed primarily of bitumen and mineral aggregates, e.g. gravel
bitumen
Coal that has vitrinite mean random reflectance greater than 0.6% and less than 2.0% (determined in conformance with ISO 7404-5), or has a gross calorific value greater than 24 MJ/kg (determined in conformance with ISO 1928). Hard, black, organic rich sedimentary rock; contains less than 91 percent fixed carbon on a dry, mineral-matter-free basis, and greater than 13-14 percent volatiles (dry, ash free). Formed from the compaction or induration of variously altered plant remains similar to those of peaty deposits.
bituminous coal
andesitic rock that contains more than 8 percent MgO. Typically consists of phenocrysts of protoenstatite, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, and olivine in a glassy base full of crystallites, and exhibits textures characterisitc of rapid crystal growth.
boninite
Sediment containing greater than 30 percent boulder-size particles (greater than 256 mm in diameter)
boulder gravel size sediment
Sedimentary carbonate rock with preserved biogenic texture, whose original components were bound and encrusted together during deposition by the action of plants and animals during deposition, and remained substantially in the position of growth.
boundstone
Coarse-grained material composed of angular broken rock fragments; the fragments typically have sharp edges and unworn corners.
breccia
Fault material with features such as void spaces (filled or unfilled), or unconsolidated matrix material between fragments, indicating loss of cohesion during deformation. Includes fault-related breccia and gouge.
breccia-gouge series
Material of various size originating from broken down buildings or former road coatings
building rubble
Carbonate sediment with a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1. Includes lime-sediments.
calcareous carbonate sediment
Carbonate sedimentary material of unspecified consolidation state with a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1. Includes lime-sediments, limestone and dolomitic limestone.
calcareous carbonate sedimentary material
Carbonate sedimentary rock with a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1. Includes limestone and dolomitic limestone.
calcareous carbonate sedimentary rock
Carbonate sediment composed of less than 25 percent clasts that have a maximum diameter more than 2 mm, and the ratio of sand size to mud size clasts is less than one.
carbonate mud
Mudstone that consists of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals of any origin in the mud size fraction.
carbonate mudstone
ooze that consists of more than 50 percent carbonate skeletal remains
carbonate ooze
Mud size sediment that contains between 10 and 50 percent carbonate minerals in any size fraction. Carbonate origin is not specified.
carbonate rich mud
Mudstone that contains between 10 and 50 percent carbonate minerals in the mud size fraction. Carbonate origin is not specified.
carbonate rich mudstone
Sediment 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.
carbonate sediment
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.
carbonate sedimentary material
Sedimentary rock 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, magnesite or dolomite.
carbonate sedimentary rock
Carbonate sedimentary rock with discernible mud supported depositional texture and containing greater than 10 percent allochems, and constituent particles are of intrabasinal origin. If particles are not intrabasinal, categorization as a mudstone or wackestone should be considered.
carbonate wackestone
Igneous rock composed of more than 50 percent modal carbonate minerals.
carbonatite
Fault-related rock that maintained primary cohesion during deformation, with matrix comprising greater than 10 percent of rock mass; matrix is fine-grained material formed through grain size reduction by fracture as opposed to crystal plastic process that operate in mylonitic rock. Includes cataclasite, protocataclasite and ultracataclasite.
cataclasite series
A generally soft, white, very fine-grained, extremely pure, porous limestone. It forms under marine conditions from the gradual accumulation of skeletal elements from minute planktonic green algae (cocoliths), associated with varying proportions of larger microscopic fragments of bivalves, foraminifera and ostracods. It is common to find flint and chert nodules embedded in chalk.
chalk
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.
chemical sedimentary material
Metamorphic rock characterized by 50 percent or more of combined chlorite, actinolite and epidote. Category for rocks generally named greenschist or greenstone.
chlorite actinolite epidote metamorphic rock
Sediment 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.
clastic sediment
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.
clastic sedimentary material
Sedimentary rock 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.
clastic sedimentary rock
Mud that consists of greater than 50 percent particles with grain size less than 0.004 mm
Mudstone that contains no detectable silt, inferred to consist virtually entirely of clay-size particles.
claystone
A consolidated organic sedimentary material having less than 75% moisture. This category includes low, medium, and high rank coals according to International Classification of In-Seam Coal (United Nations, 1998), thus including lignite. Sapropelic coal is not distinguished in this category from humic coals. Formed from the compaction or induration of variously altered plant remains similar to those of peaty deposits.
Sediment containing greater than 30 percent cobble-size particles (64-256 mm in diameter)
cobble gravel size sediment
Material of unspecified consolidation state formed by geological modification of pre-existing materials outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes.
composite genesis material
Rock formed by geological modification of pre-existing rocks outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes.
composite genesis rock
An earth material composed of an aggregation of particles of earth material, possibly including other Compound Materials.
compound material
Hardening composite construction material composed primarily of coarse gravel, cement and water
concrete
Clastic sedimentary rock composed of at least 30 percent rounded to subangular fragments larger than 2 mm in diameter; typically contains finer grained material in interstices between larger fragments. If more than 15 percent of the fine grained matrix is of indeterminant clastic or diagenetic origin and the fabric is matrix supported, may also be categorized as wackestone. If rock has unsorted or poorly sorted texture with a wide range of particle sizes, may also be categorized as diamictite.
conglomerate
Carbonate rock of indeterminate mineralogy in which diagenetic processes have obliterated any original depositional texture.
crystalline carbonate
Fine grained or porphyritic crystalline rock that contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals, between 20 and 60 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction, and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio greater than 0.65. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 4 and 5 or chemically in TAS Field O3. Typcially composed of quartz and sodic plagioclase with minor amounts of biotite and/or hornblende and/or pyroxene; fine-grained equivalent of granodiorite and tonalite.
dacite
Unsorted or poorly sorted, clastic sedimentary rock with a wide range of particle sizes including a muddy matrix. Biogenic materials that have such texture are excluded. Distinguished from conglomerate, sandstone, mudstone based on polymodality and lack of structures related to transport and deposition of sediment by moving air or water. If more than 10 percent of the fine grained matrix is of indeterminant clastic or diagenetic origin and the fabric is matrix supported, may also be categorized as wacke.
diamictite
Unsorted or poorly sorted, clastic sediment with a wide range of particle sizes, including a muddy matrix. Biogenic materials that have such texture are excluded. Distinguished from conglomerate, sandstone, mudstone based on polymodality and lack of structures related to transport and deposition of sediment by moving air or water. Assignment to an other size class can be used in conjunction to indicate the dominant grain size.
diamicton
Phaneritic crystalline rock consisting of intermediate plagioclase, commonly with hornblende and often with biotite or augite; colour index M less than 90, sodic plagioclase (An0-An50), no feldspathoid, and between 0 and 5 percent quartz. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 10 as diorite.
diorite
Phaneritic crystalline rock with M less than 90, consisting of intermediate plagioclase, commonly with hornblende and often with biotite or augite. A dioritoid with a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio (in the QAPF fraction) greater than 0.9. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 10, 10' and 10*.
dioritic rock
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock with M less than 90, consisting of intermediate plagioclase, commonly with hornblende and often with biotite or augite. Plagioclase to total feldspar ratio is greater that 0.65, and anorthite content of plagioclase is less than 50 percent. Less than 10 percent feldspathoid mineral and less than 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 9 and 10 (and their subdivisions).
dioritoid
Dark colored gabbroic (basaltic) or dioritic (andesitic) rock intermediate in grain size between basalt and gabbro and composed of plagioclase, pyroxene and opaque minerals; often with ophitic texture. Typically occurs as hypabyssal intrusions. Includes dolerite, microdiorite, diabase and microgabbro.
doleritic rock
Pure carbonate sedimentary rock with a ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1.
dolomite
Carbonate sedimentary material of unspecified consolidation degree with a ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1. Includes dolomite sediment, dolostone, lime dolostone and magnesite-stone.
dolomitic or magnesian sedimentary material
Carbonate sedimentary rock with a ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1. Includes dolostone, lime dolostone and magnesite-stone.
dolomitic or magnesian sedimentary rock
Carbonate sediment with a ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1.
dolomitic sediment
Rock forming a hard crust or layer at or near the Earth's surface at the time of formation, e.g. in the upper horizons of a soil, characterized by structures indicative of pedogenic origin.
duricrust
Metamorphic rock composed of 75 percent or more (by volume) omphacite and garnet, both of which are present as major constituents, the amount of neither of them being higher than 75 percent (by volume); the presence of plagioclase precludes classification as an eclogite.
eclogite
Nonclastic sedimentary rock composed of at least 50 percent non-carbonate salts, including chloride, sulfate or borate minerals; formed through precipitation of mineral salts from a saline solution (non-carbonate salt rock).
Kimberlite, lamproite, or lamprophyre. Generally are potassic, mafic or ultramafic rocks. Olivine (commonly serpentinized in kimberlite), and phlogopite are significant constituents.
exotic alkaline rock
Rock with 'exotic' mineralogical, textural or field setting characteristics; typically dark colored, with abundant phenocrysts. Criteria include: presence of greater than 10 percent melilite or leucite, or presence of kalsilite, or greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Includes Carbonatite, Melilitic rock, Kalsilitic rocks, Kimberlite, Lamproite, Leucitic rock and Lamprophyres.
exotic composition igneous rock
Evaporite that is not 50 percent halite or 50 percent gypsum or anhydrite.
exotic evaporite
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.
fault-related material
Igneous rock in which the framework of the rock consists of crystals that are too small to determine mineralogy with the unaided eye; framework may include up to 50 percent glass. A significant percentage of the rock by volume may be phenocrysts. Includes rocks that are generally called volcanic rocks.
fine grained igneous rock
Alkali feldspar syenitic rock that contains 0-10 percent feldspathoid mineral and no quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 6'.
foid bearing alkali feldspar syenite
Alkali feldspar trachytic rock that contains no quartz and between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 6'.
foid bearing alkali feldspar trachyte
Anorthositic rock that contains between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid mineral and no quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10'.
foid bearing anorthosite
Dioritic rock that contains between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10'.
foid bearing diorite
Gabbroic rock that contains 0-10 percent feldspathoid minerals and no quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10'.
foid bearing gabbro
Latitic rock that contains no quartz and between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 8'.
foid bearing latite
Monzodioritic rock that contains between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid mineral.
foid bearing monzodiorite
Monzogabbroic rock that contains 0 to 10 percent feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 9'.
foid bearing monzogabbro
Monzonitic rock that contains 0-10 percent feldspathoid mineral and no quartz in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF Field 8'.
foid bearing monzonite
Syenitic rock that contains between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid mineral and no quartz in the QAPF fraction. Defined modally in QAPF Field 7'.
foid bearing syenite
Trachytic rock that contains between 0 and 10 percent feldspathoid in the QAPF fraction, and no quartz. QAPF field 7'.
foid bearing trachyte
Foid dioritoid in which the plagioclase to total feldspar ratio is greater than 0.9. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 14.
foid diorite
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock in which M is less than 90, the plagioclase to total feldspar ratio is greater than 0.5, feldspathoid minerals form 10-60 percent of the QAPF fraction, plagioclase has anorthite content less than 50 percent. These rocks typically contain large amounts of mafic minerals. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 13 and 14.
foid dioritoid
Foid gabbroid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio greater than 0.9. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 14.
foid gabbro
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock in which M is less than 90, the plagioclase to total feldspar ratio is greater than 0.5, feldspathoids form 10-60 percent of the QAPF fraction, and plagioclase has anorthite content greater than 50 percent. These rocks typically contain large amounts of mafic minerals. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 13 and 14.
foid gabbroid
Foid dioritoid in which the plagioclase to total feldspar ratio is between 0.1 and 0.9. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 13.
foid monzodiorite
Foid gabbroid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.5 and 0.9. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 13.
foid monzogabbro
Foid syenitoid rock that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio of between 0.1 and 0.5. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF Field 12.
foid monzosyenite
Foid syenitoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio of less than 0.1. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 11.
foid syenite
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock with M less than 90, contains between 10 and 60 percent feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction, and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio less than 0.5. Includes QAPF fields 11 and 12.
foid syenitoid
Foiditoid that contains greater than 90 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction.
foidite
Fine grained crystalline rock containing less than 90 percent mafic minerals and more than 60 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 15 or chemically in TAS field F.
foiditoid
Phaneritic crystalline rock containing more than 60 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 15
foidolite
Metamorphic rock in which 10 percent or more of the contained mineral grains are elements in a planar or linear fabric. Cataclastic or glassy character precludes classification with this concept.
foliated metamorphic rock
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.
fragmental igneous material
Igneous rock in which greater than 75 percent of the rock consists of fragments produced as a result of igneous rock-forming process. Includes pyroclastic rocks, autobreccia associated with lava flows and intrusive breccias. Excludes deposits reworked by epiclastic processes (see Tuffite)
fragmental igneous rock
Carbonate reef rock consisting of a rigid framework of colonies, shells or skeletons, with internal cavities filled with fine sediment; usually created through the activities of colonial organisms.
framestone
Gabbroic rock that contains between 0 and 5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF Field 10 as gabbro.
gabbro
Gabbroid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio greater than 0.9 in the QAPF fraction. Includes QAPF fields 10*, 10, and 10'. This category includes the various categories defined in LeMaitre et al. (2002) based on the mafic mineralogy, but apparently not subdivided based on the quartz/feldspathoid content.
gabbroic rock
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock that contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals, and up to 20 percent quartz or up to 10 percent feldspathoid in the QAPF fraction. The ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is greater than 0.65, and anorthite content of the plagioclase is greater than 50 percent. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 9 and 10 and their subdivisions.
gabbroid
Sedimentary rock composed of at least 30 percent rounded to subangular fragments larger than 2 mm in diameter; typically contains finer grained material in interstices between larger fragments. If more than 15 percent of the fine grained matrix is of indeterminant clastic or diagenetic origin and the fabric is matrix supported, may also be categorized as wackestone. If rock has unsorted or poorly sorted texture with a wide range of particle sizes, may also be categorized as diamictite.
generic conglomerate
Sedimentary rock consisting of less than 30 percent gravel-size (2 mm) particles and with a mud to sand ratio greater than 1. Clasts may be of any composition or origin.
generic mudstone
Sedimentary rock in which less than 30 percent of particles are greater than 2 mm in diameter (gravel) and the sand to mud ratio is at least 1.
generic sandstone
Igneous rock that contains greater than 50 percent massive glass.
glass rich igneous rock
Igneous rock that consists of greater than 80 percent massive glass.
glassy igneous rock
A metamorphic rock of roughly basaltic composition, defined by the presence of glaucophane with lawsonite or epidote. Other minerals that may be present include jadeite, albite, chlorite, garnet, and muscovite (phengitic white mica). Typically fine-grained, dark colored. Category for rocks commonly referred to as blueschist.
glaukophanschiefer
Foliated metamorphic rock with bands or lenticles rich in granular minerals alternating with bands or lenticles rich in minerals with a flaky or elongate prismatic habit. Mylonitic foliation or well developed, continuous schistosity (greater than 50 percent of the rock consists of grains participate in a planar or linear fabric) precludes classification with this concept.
gneiss
Carbonate sedimentary rock with recognizable depositional fabric that is grain-supported, and constituent particles are of intrabasinal origin; contains little or no mud matrix. Distinction from sandstone is based on interpretation of intrabasinal origin of clasts and grain-supported fabric, but grainstone definition does not include a grain size criteria.
grainstone
Phaneritic crystalline rock consisting of quartz, alkali feldspar and plagioclase (typically sodic) in variable amounts, usually with biotite and/or hornblende. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF Field 3.
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock consisting of quartz, alkali feldspar and/or plagioclase. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 2, 3, 4 and 5 as alkali feldspar granite, granite, granodiorite or tonalite.
granitoid
Phaneritic crystalline rock consisting essentially of quartz, sodic plagioclase and lesser amounts of alkali feldspar with minor hornblende and biotite. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 4.
granodiorite
Metamorphic rock with granoblastic fabric and very little or no foliation (less than 10 percent of the mineral grains in the rock are elements in a planar or linear fabric). Grainsize not specified.
granofels
Metamorphic rock of high metamorphic grade in which Fe-Mg silicate minerals are dominantly hydroxl-free; feldspar must be present, and muscovite is absent; rock contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals, less than 75 percent calcite and/or dolomite, less than 75 percent quartz, less than 50 percent iron-bearing minerals (hematite, magnetite, limonite-group, siderite, iron-sulfides), and less than 50 percent calc-silicate minerals.
granulite
Clastic sediment containing greater than 30 percent gravel-size particles (greater than 2.0 mm diameter). Gravel in which more than half of the particles are of epiclastic origin
gravel
Sediment containing greater than 30 percent gravel-size particles (greater than 2.0 mm diameter). Composition or gensis of clasts not specified.
gravel size sediment
Evaporite composed of at least 50 percent gypsum or anhydrite.
gypsum or anhydrite
fine-grained igneous rock that contains unusually high concentration of MgO. For rocks that contain greater than 52 percent silica, MgO must be greater than 8 percent. For rocks containing less than 52 percent silica, MgO must be greater than 12 percent.
high magnesium fine grained igneous rock
Ultramafic rock that consists of greater than 40 percent hornblende plus pyroxene and has a hornblende to pyroxene ratio greater than 1. Includes olivine hornblendite, olivine-pyroxene hornblendite, pyroxene hornblendite, and hornblendite.
hornblendite
Granofels formed by contact metamorphism, composed of a mosaic of equidimensional grains in a characteristically granoblastic or decussate matrix; porphyroblasts or relict phenocrysts may be present. Typically fine grained.
hornfels
Sediment that does not fit any of the other sediment composition/genesis categories. Sediment consisting of three or more components which form more than 5 percent but less than 50 precent of the material.
hybrid sediment
Sedimentary rock that does not fit any of the other composition/genesis categories. Sedimentary rock consisting of three or more components which form more than 5 percent but less than 50 precent of the material.
hybrid sedimentary rock
Earth material formed as a result of igneous processes, e.g. intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, volcanic eruption.
igneous material
Rock formed as a result of igneous processes, for example intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, or volcanic eruption.
igneous rock
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.
impact generated material
Carbonate sediment in which between 50 and 90 percent of the constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals in particles of intrabasinal origin, and a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1.
impure calcareous carbonate sediment
Carbonate sediment in which between 50 and 90 percent of the constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals in particles of intrabasinal origin.
impure carbonate sediment
Sedimentary rock in which between 50 and 90 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are composed of carbonate minerals.
impure carbonate sedimentary rock
Impure carbonate sedimentary rock with a ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1.
impure dolomite
Carbonate sediment in which between 50 and 90 percent of the constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals in particles of intrabasinal origin, and the ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1.
impure dolomitic sediment
Impure carbonate sedimentary rock with a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1.
impure limestone
Igneous material with between 52 and 63 percent SiO2.
intermediate composition igneous material
Igneous rock with between 52 and 63 percent SiO2.
intermediate composition igneous rock
Sediment that consists of at least 50 percent iron-bearing minerals (hematite, magnetite, limonite-group, siderite, iron-sulfides), as determined by hand-lens or petrographic analysis. Corresponds to a rock typically containing 15 percent iron by weight.
iron rich sediment
Sedimentary material of unspecified consolidation state that consists of at least 50 percent iron-bearing minerals (hematite, magnetite, limonite-group, siderite, iron-sulfides), as determined by hand-lens or petrographic analysis. Corresponds to a rock typically containing 15 percent iron by weight.
iron rich sedimentary material
Sedimentary rock that consists of at least 50 percent iron-bearing minerals (hematite, magnetite, limonite-group, siderite, iron-sulfides), as determined by hand-lens or petrographic analysis. Corresponds to a rock typically containing 15 percent iron by weight.
iron rich sedimentary rock
Igneous rock containing greater than 10 percent melilite or kalsilite. Typically undersaturated, ultrapotassic (kalsilitic rocks) or calcium-rich (melilitic rocks) mafic or ultramafic rocks.
kalsilitic and melilitic rocks
Ultramafic, magnesium-rich volcanic rock, typically with spinifex texture of intergrown skeletal and bladed olivine and pyroxene crystals set in abundant glass. Includes komatiite and meimechite.
komatiitic rock
Latitic rock that contains between 0 and 5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 8.
latite
Trachytoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.35 and 0.65. QAPF fields 8, 8' and 8*.
latitic rock
Coal that has a gross calorific value less than 24 MJ/kg (determined in conformance with ISO 1928), and vitrinite mean random reflectance less than 0.6% (determined in conformance with ISO 7404-5). Gross calorific value is recalculated to a moist, ash free basis using bed moisture (determined according to ISO 1015 or ISO 5068). Includes all low-rank coals, including sub-bitiminous coal. A consolidated, dull, soft brown to black coal having many readily discernible plant fragments set in a finer grained organic matrix. Tends to crack and fall apart on drying. Operationally sub-bituminous and bitiminous coal are qualitatively distinguished based on brown streak for sub-bitiminous coal and black streak for bituminous coal.
lignite
Pure carbonate sedimentary rock with a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1. Includes limestone and dolomitic limestone.
Metamorphic rock consisting of greater than 75 percent fine- to coarse-grained recrystallized calcite and/or dolomite; usually with a granoblastic, saccharoidal texture.
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.
material formed in surficial environment
Rock formed by solid-state mineralogical, chemical and/or structural changes to a pre-existing rock, in response to marked changes in temperature, pressure, shearing stress and chemical environment.
metamorphic rock
Rock that has fabric and composition indicating open-system mineralogical and chemical changes in response to interaction with a fluid phase, typically water rich.
metasomatic rock
A schist that consists of more than 50 percent mica minerals, typically muscovite or biotite. Special type included to distinguish this common variety of schist.
mica schist
Silicate metamorphic rock that is pervasively heterogeneous on a decimeter to meter scale that typically consists of darker and lighter parts; the darker parts usually exhibit features of metamorphic rocks whereas the lighter parts are of igneous-looking appearance.
migmatite
spoil, overburden and other material excavated in mining
mine dump material
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock consisting of sodic plagioclase (An0 to An50), alkali feldspar, hornblende and biotite, with or without pyroxene, and 0 to 5 percent quartz. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 9.
monzodiorite
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock consisting of sodic plagioclase (An0 to An50), alkali feldspar, hornblende and biotite, with or without pyroxene, and 0 to 10 percent feldspathoid or 0 to 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. Plagioclase to total feldspar ratio in the QAPF fraction is between 0.65 and 0.9. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 9, 9' and 9* as monzodiorite, foid-beaing monzodiorite, and quartz monzodiorite.
monzodioritic rock
Monzogabbroic rock that contains between 0 an 5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 9 .
monzogabbro
Gabbroid with a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.65 and 0.9. QAPF field 9, 9 prime and 9 asterisk
monzogabbroic rock
Granite that has a plagiolcase to total feldspar ratio between 0.35 and 0.65. QAPF field 3b.
monzogranite
Monzonitic rock that contains 0-5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF Field 8.
monzonite
Syenitoid with a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.35 and 0.65. Includes rocks in QAPF fields 8, 8*, and 8'.
monzonitic rock
Clastic sediment consisting of less than 30 percent gravel-size (2 mm) particles and with a mud-size to sand-size particle ratio greater than 1. More than half of the particles are of epiclastic origin.
mud
Sediment consisting of less than 30 percent gravel-size (2 mm) particles and with a mud-size to sand-size particle ratio greater than 1. Clasts may be of any composition or origin.
mud size sediment
Clastic sedimentary rock consisting of less than 30 percent gravel-size (2 mm) particles and with a mud to sand ratio greater than 1.
mudstone
Metamorphic rock characterised by a foliation resulting from tectonic grain size reduction, in which more than 10 percent of the rock volume has undergone grain size reduction. Includes protomylonite, mylonite, ultramylonite, and blastomylonite.
mylonitic rock
Unconsolidated material known to have natural, i.e. not human-made, origin.
natural unconsolidated material
Sediment 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.
non-clastic siliceous sediment
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.
non-clastic siliceous sedimentary material
Sedimentary rock 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.
non-clastic siliceous sedimentary rock
Biogenic sediment consisting of less than 1 percent gravel-size (greater than or equal to 2 mm) particles, with a sand to mud ratio less than 1 to 9, and less than 50 percent carbonate minerals.
ooze
Mudstone that contains a significant amount of organic carbon, typically kerogen. Commonly finely laminated, brown or black in color.
organic bearing mudstone
Sediment with color, composition, texture and apparent density indicating greater than 50 percent organic content by weight on a moisture-free basis.
organic rich sediment
Sedimentary material in which 50 percent or more of the primary sedimentary material is organic carbon.
organic rich sedimentary material
Sedimentary rock with color, composition, texture and apparent density indicating greater than 50 percent organic content by weight on a moisture-free basis.
organic rich sedimentary rock
A gneiss with mineralogy and texture indicating derivation from a phaneritic igneous rock protolith. Typically consists of abundant feldspar, with quartz, and variable hornblende, biotite, and muscovite, with a relatively homogeneous character.
orthogneiss
Carbonate sedimentary rock with discernible grain supported depositional texture, containing greater than 10 percent grains, and constituent particles are of intrabasinal origin; intergranular spaces are filled by matrix.
packstone
A gneiss with mineralogy and texture indicating derivation from a sedimentary rock protolith. Typically consists of abundant quartz, mica, or calcsilicate minerals; aluminosilicate minerals or garnet commonly present. Composition of rock tends to be more variable on a decimetric scale that in orthogneiss.
paragneiss
Unconsolidated organic-rich sediment composed of at least 50 percent semi-carbonised plant remains; individual remains commonly seen with unaided eye; yellowish brown to brownish black; generally fibrous texture; can be plastic or friable. In its natural state it can be readily cut and has a very high moisture content, generally greater than 90 percent. Liptinite to Inertinite ratio is less than one (Economic Commission for Europe, Committee on Sustainable Energy- United Nations (ECE-UN), 1998, International Classification of in-Seam Coals: Energy 19, 41 pp.)
Sediment containing greater than 30 percent pebble-size particles (2.0 -64 mm in diameter)
pebble gravel size sediment
Exceptionally coarse grained crystalline rock with interlocking crystals; most grains are 1cm or more diameter; composition is generally that of granite, but the term may refer to the coarse grained facies of any type of igneous rock;usually found as irregular dikes, lenses, or veins associated with plutons or batholiths.
pegmatite
Ultramafic rock consisting of more than 40 percent (by volume) olivine with pyroxene and/or amphibole and little or no feldspar. Commonly altered to serpentinite. Includes rocks defined modally in the ultramafic rock classification as dunite, harzburgite, lherzolite, wehrlite, olivinite, pyroxene peridotite, pyroxene hornblende peridotite or hornblende peridotite.
peridotite
Igneous rock in which the framework of the rock consists of individual crystals that can be discerned with the unaided eye. Bounding grain size is on the order of 32 to 100 microns. Igneous rocks with 'exotic' composition are excluded from this concept.
phaneritic igneous rock
Phonolitoid in which the plagioclase to total feldspar ratio is less than 0.1. Rock consists of alkali feldspar, feldspathoid minerals, and mafic minerals.
phonolite
Tephritoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.5 and 0.9, and contains more than 10 percent normative (CIPW) olivine.
phonolitic basanite
Foiditoid that contains less than 90 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction, and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio that is less than 0.5
phonolitic foidite
Tephritoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.5 and 0.9, and contains less than 10 percent normative (CIPW) olivine.
phonolitic tephrite
Fine grained igneous rock than contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals, between 10 and 60 percent feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio less than 0.5. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 11 and 12, and TAS field Ph.
phonolitoid
Sediment in which at least 50 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are phosphate minerals.
phosphate rich sediment
Sedimentary material in which at least 50 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are phosphate minerals.
phosphate rich sedimentary material
Sedimentary rock in which at least 50 percent of the primary or recrystallized constituents are phosphate minerals. Most commonly occurs as a bedded primary or reworked secondary marine rock, composed of microcrystalline carbonate fluorapatite in the form of lamina, pellets, oolites and nodules, and skeletal, shell and bone fragments.
phosphorite
Rock with a well developed, continuous schistosity, an average grain size between 0.1 and 0.5 millimeters, and a silvery sheen on cleavage surfaces. Individual phyllosilicate grains are barely visible with the unaided eye.
phyllite
Mylonitic rock composed largely of fine-grained mica that imparts a sheen to foliation surfaces; may have flaser lamination, isoclinal folding, and deformed veins, which indicate significant shearing. Macroscopically resembles phyllite, but formed by mechanical degradation of initially coarser rock.
phyllonite
Igneous rock that contains conspicuous phenocrysts in a finer grained groundmass; groundmass itself may be phaneritic or fine-grained.
porphyry
Carbonate sediment in which greater than 90 percent of the constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals in particles of intrabasinal origin, and a calcite (plus aragonite) to dolomite ratio greater than 1 to 1.
pure calcareous carbonate sediment
Mudstone that consists of greater than 90 percent carbonate minerals of intrabasinal orign in the mud fraction, and contains less than 10 percent allochems. The original depositional texture is preserved and fabric is matrix supported. Carbonate mudstone of Dunham (1962)
pure carbonate mudstone
Carbonate sediment in which greater than 90 percent of the constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals in particles of intrabasinal origin.
pure carbonate sediment
Sedimentary rock in which greater than 90 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are carbonate minerals.
pure carbonate sedimentary rock
Carbonate sediment in which greater than 90 percent of the constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals in particles of intrabasinal origin, and a ratio of magnesium carbonate to calcite (plus aragonite) greater than 1 to 1.
pure dolomitic sediment
Fragmental igneous material that consists of more than 75 percent of particles formed by disruption as a direct result of volcanic action.
pyroclastic material
Fragmental igneous rock that consists of greater than 75 percent fragments produced as a direct result of eruption or extrusion of magma from within the earth onto its surface. Includes autobreccia associated with lava flows and excludes deposits reworked by epiclastic processes.
pyroclastic rock
Ultramafic phaneritic igneous rock composed almost entirely of one or more pyroxenes and occasionally biotite, hornblende and olivine. Includes rocks defined modally in the ultramafic rock classification as olivine pyroxenite, olivine-hornblende pyroxenite, pyroxenite, orthopyroxenite, clinopyroxenite and websterite.
pyroxenite
Alkali feldspar syenitic rock that contains 5 to 20 percent quartz and no feldspathoid in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 6*.
quartz alkali feldspar syenite
Alkali feldspar trachytic rock that contains and between 5 and 20 percent quartz mineral in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 6*.
quartz alkali feldspar trachyte
Anorthositic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10*.
quartz anorthosite
Dioritic rock that contains between 5 to 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10*.
quartz diorite
Gabbroic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 10*.
quartz gabbro
Latitic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 8*.
quartz latite
Monzodioritic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz.
quartz monzodiorite
Monzogabbroic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 9*.
quartz monzogabbro
Monzonitic rock that contains 5-20 percent quartz iin the QAPF fraction. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF Field 8*.
quartz monzonite
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock that contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals and contains greater than 60 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction.
quartz rich igneous rock
Syenitic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. Defined modally in QAPF Field 7*.
quartz syenite
Trachytic rock that contains between 5 and 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction. QAPF field 7*.
quartz trachyte
Metamorphic rock consisting of greater than or equal to 75 percent quartz; typically granoblastic texture.
quartzite
Material of composite origin resulting from weathering processes at the Earth’s surface, with genesis dominated by removal of chemical constituents by aqueous leaching. Miinor clastic, chemical, or organic input may also contribute. Consolidation state is not inherent in definition, but typically material is unconsolidated or weakly consolidated.
residual material
rhyolitoid in which the ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is between 0.1 and 0.65.
rhyolite
fine_grained_igneous_rock consisting of quartz and alkali feldspar, with minor plagioclase and biotite, in a microcrystalline, cryptocrystalline or glassy groundmass. Flow texture is common. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 2 and 3 or chemically in TAS Field R as rhyolite. QAPF normative definition is based on modal mineralogy thus: less than 90 percent mafic minerals, between 20 and 60 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction, and ratio of plagioclse to total feldspar is less than 0.65.
rhyolitoid
Consolidated aggregate of one or more earth materials, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter, or of solid organicMaterial.
rock
Evaporite composed of at least 50 percent halite.
rock salt
Clastic sediment in which less than 30 percent of particles are gravel (greater than 2 mm in diameter) and the sand to mud ratio is at least 1. More than half of the particles are of epiclastic origin.
Sediment in which less than 30 percent of particles are gravel (greater than 2 mm in diameter) and the sand to mud ratio is at least 1. Composition or genesis of clasts not specified.
sand size sediment
Clastic sedimentary rock in which less than 30 percent of particles are greater than 2 mm in diameter (gravel) and the sand to mud ratio is at least 1.
Jelly like organic rich sediment composed of plant remains, usually algal. Liptinite to Inertinite ratio is greater than one (Economic Commission for Europe, Committee on Sustainable Energy- United Nations (ECE-UN), 1998, International Classification of in-Seam Coals: Energy 19, 41 pp.)
sapropel
Foliated phaneritic metamorphic rock with well developed, continuous schistosity, meaning that greater than 50 percent of the rock by volume is mineral grains with a thin tabular, lamellar, or acicular prismatic crystallographic habit that are oriented in a continuous planar or linear fabric.
schist
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.
sediment
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.
sedimentary material
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 organicMaterial, or from biogenic processes, including secretion by organisms.
sedimentary rock
Rock consisting of more than 75 percent serpentine-group minerals, eg. antigorite, chrysotile or lizardite; accessory chlorite, talc and magnetite may be present; derived from hydration of ferromagnesian silicate minerals such as olivine and pyroxene.
serpentinite
more or less liquid (when disposed) by-products of wastewater treatment
sewage sludge
Laminated mudstone that will part or break along thin, closely spaced layers parallel to stratification.
shale
Mud size sediment that consists of less than 50 percent carbonate minerals.
silicate mud
Mudstone that contains less than 10 percent carbonate minerals.
silicate mudstone
ooze that consists of more than 50 percent siliceous skeletal remains
siliceous ooze
Mud that consists of greater than 50 percent silt-size grains.
silt
Mudstone that contains detectable silt. (see comments)
siltstone
Metasomatic rock consisting mainly of Ca-, Mg-, Fe-, or Mn-silicate minerals, which are free from or poor in water. Typically formed at the contact between a silicate rock or magma and a carbonate rock.
skarn
by-product of smelting ore and processing metals
slag
Compact, fine grained rock with an average grain size less than 0.032 millimeter and a well developed schistosity (slaty cleavage), and hence can be split into slabs or thin plates.
More or less liquid (when disposed) by-products of industrial processes
sludge
Material added to soil to improve plant growth and health
soil improver
Altered basic to intermediate composition fine-grained igneous rock in which the feldspar is partially or completely composed of of albite, typically accompanied by chlorite, calcite, quartz, epidote, prehnite, and low-tempaerature hydrous crystallization products. Preservation of eruptive volcanic features is typical.
spilite
Syenitic rock that contains between 0 and 5 percent quartz and no feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction. Defined modally in QAPF Field 7.
syenite
Syenitoid with a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.1 and 0.35. Includes rocks in QAPF fields 7, 7*, and 7'.
syenitic rock
Phaneritic crystalline igneous rock with M less than 90, consisting mainly of alkali feldspar and plagioclase; minor quartz or nepheline may be present, along with pyroxene, amphibole or biotite. Ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is less than 0.65, quartz forms less than 20 percent of QAPF fraction, and feldspathoid minerals form less than 10 percent of QAPF fraction. Includes rocks classified in QAPF fields 6, 7 and 8 and their subdivisions.
syenitoid
Granite that has a plagiolcase to total feldspar ratio between 0.10 and 0.35. QAPF field 3a.
syenogranite
Unconsolidated pyroclastic material in which greater than 75 percent of the fragments are deposited as a direct result of volcanic processes and the deposit has not been reworked by epiclastic processes. Includes ash, lapilli tephra, bomb tephra, block tephra and unconsolidated agglomerate.
tephra
Tephritoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio greater than 0.9, and contains less than 10 percent normative (CIPW) olivine.
tephrite
Foiditoid that contains less than 90 percent feldspathoid minerals in the QAPF fraction, and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio that is greater than 0.5, with less than 10 percent normative olivine
tephritic foidite
Phonolitoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.1 and 0.5. Broadly corresponds to TAS tephriphonolite of TAS field U3.
tephritic phonolite
Fine grained igneous rock than contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals, between 10 and 60 percent feldspathoid mineral in the QAPF fraction and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio greater than 0.5. Includes rocks classified in QAPF field 13 and 14 or chemically in TAS field U1 as basanite or tephrite.
tephritoid
Tholeiitic basalt is defined here to contain 2 pyroxene phases and interstitial quartz or tridymite or cristobalite in the groundmass. Pyroxene (augite and orthopyroxene or pigeonite) and calcium-rich plagioclase are common phenocryst minerals. Olivine may also be a phenocryst, and when present, may have rims of pigeonite. Only in tholeiitic basalt is olivine in reaction relationship with melt. Interstitial siliceous residue may be present, and is often glassy. Tholeiitic basalt is relatively poor in sodium. This category includes most basalts of the ocean floor, most large oceanic islands, and continental flood basalts such as the Columbia River Plateau.
tholeiitic basalt
Granitoid consisting of quartz and intermediate plagioclase, usually with biotite and amphibole. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF field 5; ratio of plagioclase to total feldspar is greater than 0.9.
tonalite
The dark-colored upper portion af a soil, varying in depth according to soil type.
Trachytoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.1 and 0.35, between 0 and 5 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction, and no feldspathoid minerals. QAPF field 7.
trachyte
Trachytoid that has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio between 0.1 and 0.35. QAPF fields 7, 7', and 7*.
trachytic rock
Fine grained igneous rock than contains less than 90 percent mafic minerals, less than 10 percent feldspathoid mineral and less than 20 percent quartz in the QAPF fraction and has a plagioclase to total feldspar ratio less than 0.65. Mafic minerals typically include amphibole or mica; typically porphyritic. Includes rocks defined modally in QAPF fields 6, 7 and 8 (with subdivisions) or chemically in TAS Field T as trachyte or latite.
trachytoid
Biotically or abiotically precipitated calcium carbonate, from spring-fed, heated, or ambient-temperature water. May be white and spongy, various shades of orange, tan or gray, and ranges to dense, banded or laminated rock. Macrophytes, bryophytes, algae, cyanobacteria and other organisms often colonize the surface of travertine and may be preserved, to produce the porous varieties.
travertine
Pyroclastic rock in which greater than 25 percent of particles are greater than 64 mm in largest dimension. Includes agglomerate, pyroclastic breccia of Gillespie and Styles (1999)
tuff-breccia, agglomerate, or pyroclastic breccia
Rock consists of more than 50 percent particles of indeterminate pyroclastic or epiclastic origin and less than 75 percent particles of clearly pyroclastic origin.
tuffite
Igneous rock with less than 45 percent SiO2.
ultrabasic igneous rock
Igneous rock that consists of greater than 90 percent mafic minerals.
ultramafic igneous rock
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.
unconsolidated material
Clastic sandstone with more than 10 percent matrix of indeterminate detrital or diagenetic nature. Matrix is mud size silicate minerals (clay, feldspar, quartz, rock fragments, and alteration products).
wacke
Disposed, non-liquid by-products of any kind, e.g. domestic or industrial waste
bovine Animals Calves
1_1_bovine Animals Calves
bovine Animals Young Cattle
1_2_bovine Animals Young Cattle
bovine Animals Heifers
1_3_bovine Animals Heifers
bovine Animals Cows
1_4_bovine Animals Cows
bovine Animals Bulls
1_5_bovine Animals Bulls
bovine Animals Bullocks
1_6_bovine Animals Bullocks
bovine Animals Buffalos
1_7_bovine Animals Buffalos
bovine Animals
1_bovine Animals
pigs Pigglets<20kg
2_1_pigs Piggletslt20kg
pigs Pigglets20-50kg
2_2_pigs Pigglets20-50kg
pigs Fattening Pigs
2_3_pigs Fattening Pigs
pigs Breeding Pigs>50kg
2_4_pigs Breeding Pigsgt50kg
pigs
2_pigs
sheep Ewes
3_1_sheep Ewes
sheep Other
3_2_sheep Other
sheep
3_sheep
goats Kidded Or Mated
4_1_goats Kidded Or Mated
goats Others
4_2_goats Others
goats
4_goats
poultry Broilers
5_1_1_poultry Broilers
poultry Breeding Hens
5_1_2_poultry Breeding Hens
poultry Laying Hens
5_1_3_poultry Laying Hens
poultry Chickens
5_1_poultry Chickens
poultry Turkeys
5_2_poultry Turkeys
poultry Ducks
5_3_poultry Ducks
poultry
5_poultry
others
6_others
Address identifier composed by numbers and/or characters.
address identifier general
Address identifier composed only by numbers.
address number
Second extension to the address number.
address number 2nd extension
Extension to the address number.
address number extension
Building identifier composed by numbers and/or characters.
building identifier
Prefix to the building number.
building identifier prefix
Address identifier related to the primary thoroughfare name in a corner address.
corner address 1st identifier
Address identifier related to the secondary thoroughfare name in a corner address.
corner address 2nd identifier
Identifier for an entrance door, entrance gate, or covered entranceway.
entrance door identifier
Identifier of a floor or level inside a building.
floor identifier
A mark on a road whose number identifies the existing distance between the origin point of the road and that mark, measured along the road.
kilometre point
Identifier of a postal delivery point.
postal delivery identifier
Identifier for a staircase, normally inside a building.
staircase identifier
Identifier of a door, dwelling, suite or room inside a building.
unit identifier
The locator identifies a specific access to a plot of land, building or similar by use of an entrance number or similar identifier.
access level
The locator identifies a postal delivery point.
postal delivery point
The locator identifies a specific plot of land, building or similar property by use of an address number, building number, building or property name.
site level
The locator identifies a specific part of a building.
unit level
Name of building or part of building.
building name
Narrative, textual description of the location or addressable object.
descriptive locator
Identifier of a dwelling, suite or room inside a building.
room name
Name of real estate, building complex or site.
site name
Base of the predominantely unconsolidated sedimentary material of Quaternary age.
base of quaternary
Bedrock and superficial deposits that would be visible if the overlying soil was removed or are exposed at the topographic surface.
surface geology
The surface in the crust of the Earth below sedimentary or volcanic deposits, or tectonically transported rock unit.
top of basement
Top surface of the usually solid rock that may either be exposed at the topographic surface or covered by other unconsolidated deposits.
top of bedrock
A zone contiguous to a territorial sea of a coastal State, which may not extend beyond 24 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
Contiguous Zone
A maritime zone beyond and adjacent to the a territorial sea of a coastal State whose outer boundary is determined in accordance with Article 76 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Continental Shelf
An area beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of a coastal State, subject to the specific legal regime under which the rights and jurisdiction of the coastal State and the rights and freedoms of other States are governed by the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea.
Exclusive Economic Zone
The waters on the landward side of the baselines of the territorial sea of the coastal State.
Internal Waters
A belt of sea of a defined breadth not exceeding 12 nautical miles measured from the baselines determined in accordance to the United Nations Convention of Law on the Sea.
Territorial Sea
measures applied
applied
measures started but not yet finished
in progress
measures not yet started
to be taken
plan of action for control and maintenance
aftercare maintenance of provisions
monitoring of dispersion by groundwater, of time lagged health effects, as check on unexpected mobility of stabilized and/or isolated remaining pollutants
aftercare monitoring and procedure for actions if needed
measures in which hazardous materials are and remain present but dispersion with groundwater, runoff water, storm water, sewers, surface water, wind, excavation and transport is prevented
blocking dispersion
measures in which hazardous materials are and remain present but human contact and exposure is prevented
blocking path to risk receptors
removing soil and waste bodies with high concentrations and mobility
cleaning of main pollution sources
pump and treat or in situ treatment e.g. by stimulation of microbial actions
groundwater cleaning
measures to relieve risks in the actual existing situation; the presence and volume of exposure routes are highly dependent on the land use (as well as on more situational parameters as soil types, climate, elevation, slopes, water management, land cover, number of inhabitants, etc.)
site cleaning up to level fit for current land use
measures with to intention to make the land fit for a new planned land use (as part of land development); often stumilating soil pollution management
site cleaning up to level fit for planned land use
cleaning of water area on the site, generally also polluted by run off water and polluted groundwater seepage into surface waters
surface water and sediment cleaning
measures taken to defy risks when definitive measures are not completed
temporary safety measures
Data is collected on a continuous basis. there is usually no end date, as further data is collected
continuous data collection
Data is collected on demand.
demand driven data collection
Data is collected only once in this configuration. no further observations in this configuration can be expected
once-off data collection
Data is collected at regular intervals. No information is available at to the data collection interval.
periodic data collection
Ambient air.
ambient Air
Bathing water.
bathing Water
Drinking water.
drinking Water
Ground water.
ground Water
Indoor air.
Lake water.
lake Water
River water.
river Water
Soil.
biota
landscape
soil/ground
A mine is abandoned.
abandoned
A mine is under care and maintenance.
care and maintenance
A mine can be closed for technical, economical or technico-economical reasons.
closed
Under construction.
feasibility
An 'old' mine which has been exploited before 1900.
historic
A mine is not operating.
not operating
A mine is operating.
operating
A mine is operating continuously.
operating continuously
A mine is operating intermittently.
operating intermittently
A mine waiting for the exploitation authorization, generally given by a State Mining Engineering Department.
pending approval
A mine can be kept unexploited until the price of contained commodity(ies) makes it economical.
retention
Under development.
under development
Alkaline igneous rocks
bulk rock material
Carbonatites are intrusive carbonate-mineral-rich igneous rocks, many of which contain distinctive abundances of apatite, magnetite, barite, and fluorite, that may contain economic or anomalous concentrations of rare earth elements, phosphorus, niobium, uranium, thorium, copper, iron, titanium, barium, fluorine, zirconium, and other rare or incompatible elements. They may also be sources of mica or vermiculite. Carbonatites may form central plugs within zoned alkalic intrusive complexes, or as dikes, sills, breccias, and veins.
carbonatites
Mineral deposits, mainly Fe or Mn, of sedimentary origin which originated as chemical precipitates from ancient ocean water. The process of accumulating these sedimentary deposits is controlled by the physicochemical properties inherent in iron and manganese.
chemical sediment
Mineral deposits associated with sediments or volcanic material on continental crust. They form where volcanic rocks and ash layers react with alkaline groundwater, and may also crystallize in post-depositional environments over periods ranging from thousands to millions of years in shallow marine basins.
continental sediments and volcanics
energy
Epithermal deposits occur largely in volcano-plutonic arcs associated with subduction zones, with ages similar to those of volcanism. The deposits form at shallow depth, less than 1 km, in the temperature range of 50°-200°C, are hosted mainly by volcanic rocks, and occur mainly as veins.
epithermal
felsic-intermediate igneous rock related
A piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
gems and semi-precious stones
industrialMinerals are geological materials which are mined for their commercial value, which are not fuel minerals and are not sources of metallic minerals. They are used in their natural state or after beneficiation either as raw materials or as additives in a wide range of applications.
industrialRocks
Manto ore deposits are defined by a strict stratigraphic control on their distribution, generally within a porous formation within a structural trap site. The source of ore within manto deposits is considered to be interformational, from a sedimentary source within an adjacent sedimentary basin, or from ore fluids driven off from intrusive rocks.
manto
Mineral deposits formed in a marine volcanic environment. Magmatic and hydrothermal fluids react with sea water for giving volcanogenic massive sulphides (VMS), which are at the origin stratiform deposits of Cu, Zn, Pb, Ag, Au.
marine volcanic association
Mineral deposits associated to deep metamorphism, more than ten km, in a context in which carbonic and aqueous fluids may give birth to gold veins.
metamorphic-hosted
metasomatic replacement or hydrothermal shear or vein
Organic deposits result from the concentration of organic matter on, or close to the surface, by sedimentation and early diagenesis.
Pegmatites tend to occur in the aureoles of granites in most cases, and are usually granitic in character, often closely matching the compositions of nearby granites. Pegmatites should thus represent exsolved granitic material which crystallises in the country rocks. However, an origin of pegmatite fluids by devolatilisation (dewatering) of metamorphic rocks is also envisaged. Pegmatites are coarse-grained rocks, mainly composed of quartz, feldspar and mica and are important because they often contain rare earth minerals and gemstones, such as aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, fluorite, apatite and corundum, often along with tin and tungsten minerals, among others.
Placer deposits represent concentrations of heavy minerals of certain elements, particularly of Au, U, and PGE, by sedimentary processes.
placer
Porphyry deposits are intrusion-related, large tonnage low grade mineral deposits with metal assemblages that may include all or some of copper, molybdenum, gold and silver. The genesis of these deposits is related to the emplacement of intermediate to felsic, hypabyssal, generally porphyritic intrusions that are commonly formed at convergent plate margins.
Surficial processes are the physical and chemical phenomena which cause concentration of ore material within the regolith, generally by removal of chemical constituents by aqueous leaching. This includes laterite deposits and residual or eluvial deposits.
residual/surficial
Sediment-hosted deposits can be divided into two major subtypes. The first subtype is clastic-dominated lead-zinc ores, which are hosted in shale, sandstone, siltstone, or mixed clastic rocks, or occur as carbonate replacement, within a clastic-dominated sedimentary rock sequence. This subtype includes deposits that have been traditionally referred to as sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX) deposits. The second subtype of sediment-hosted Pb-Zn deposits is the Mississippi Valley-type that occurs in platform carbonate sequences, typically in passive-margin tectonic settings.
sediment-hosted
sedimentary
Mineral deposits formed by replacement of limestone by ore and calc-silicate minerals, usually adjacent to a felsic or granitic intrusive body.
Mineral deposits related to mafic and ultramafic plutonism and resulting from magmatic processes such as fractional crystallisation. The main types of deposits are chromite and platinoids in ophiolitic peridotites, titanum within anorthosites, nickel, copper and platinoïds in ultramafic complexes.
ultramafic / mafic
It is a systematic group with special occurrence of mineral deposits in a finite volume within a rock.
vein, breccia and stockwork
Carlin-type carbonate-hosted Au-Ag
alluvial placer
anthropogenic deposit
banded iron formation (BIF)
bimodal and felsic volcanism Cu-Pb-Zn VMS and transitional magmatic deposits
calcrete
carbonate-hosted
eluvial placer
eolian placer
gossan
granitic igneous rocks and pegmatites
greisen
high-sulphidation
iron oxide apatite (IOA)
iron oxide copper gold (IOCG)
kimberlite and lamproite
komatiite
layered complex
low-sulphidation
mafic to ultramafic effusive volcanism
mafic to ultramafic intrusion
mafic volcanism Cu–Zn massive sulphide deposits
non-organic (incl. U)
oolitic iron / ironstone
ophiolite
orogenic gold
paleoplacer
polymetallic manto
sandstone-hosted
sedimentary manganese
shale-hosted (incl. SEDEX)
shoreline / marine placer
skarn and carbonate replacement
stratiform barite
unsaturated and saturated syenitic and alkali granitic igneous rocks and pegmatites
vein, including polymetallic and 5 element vein (Bi, Co, Ni, Ag, U)
Geologic districts classified by mineral resources.
district
A region or area that possesses or is characterized by a particular mineral resource.
field
A mineral deposit consisting of a zone of veins, veinlets, disseminations, or planar breccias.
lode
A mass of naturally occurring mineral material, e.g. metal ores or non-metallic minerals, usually of economic value, without regard to mode of origin. Accumulations of coal and petroleum may or may not be included.
mineral deposit
A coherent zone of mineralized material within a mineral deposit. This may correspond to a lode, or vein, or orebody, or any similar subdivision of a larger mineral deposit.
mineralized zone
Any ore or economic mineral in any concentration found in bedrock or as float.
occurrence
The naturally occurring material from which a mineral or minerals of economic value can be extracted at a reasonable profit.
ore deposit
An informal grouping of mineral deposits that is commonly used by mining or exploration companies in reporting exploration results, resources/reserves, and production figures.
project
An area that is a potential site of mineral deposits, based on preliminary exploration, previous exploration. A geologic or geophysical anomaly, especially one recommended for additional exploration.
prospect
Geologic provinces classified by mineral resources.
province
A horizontal passage from the surface into a mine.
adit
Said of a placer formed by the action of running water, as in a stream channel or alluvial fan; also, said of the valuable mineral, e.g. gold or diamond, associated with an alluvial placer.
alluvial
A mineral extraction activity in which ore is extracted from the subsurface via underground mine workings (adits, shafts, drifts, stopes, etc.).
borehole mining
Passage or adit driven on a decline from the surface to provide access to a mine.
decline
A term applied in the western U.S. to diggings for gold or other precious minerals located on a bar or in the shallows of a stream, and worked when the water is low.
diggings
Excavation of underwater mineral resources by floating equipment. Dredging systems are classified as mechanical or hydraulic, depending on the method of material transport.
dredge mining
A form of open pit mining in which the digging machinery and processing plant are situated on a floating barge or hull.
dredging
The recovery of desired material, generally in open pits, by means of strong jets of water
hydraulic mining
A multiple activity.
multiple
An open-sky excavation (also open-sky mine) for the extraction of metallic ores and /or commodities.
open pit
Covers both the open pit and underground mining activity.
open pit and underground
Open workings, usually for the extraction of stone.
quarry
New mining activities carried out on already explored mines.
A vertical or inclined excavation through which a mine is worked.
shaft
Concentrating heavy minerals, e.g., gold or cassiterite, by washing unconsolidated material through boxes (sluices) equipped with riffles that trap the heavier minerals on the floor of the box.
sluicing
(a) The in-place dissolution of water-soluble mineral components of an ore deposit by permitting a leaching solution, usually aqueous, to trickle downward through the fractured ore to collection galleries at depth. b) The mining of soluble rock material, esp. salt, from underground deposits by pumping water down wells into contact with the deposit and removing the artificial brine thus created.
solution mining
not defined
subaqueous remote operated vehicle
Mining of underwater mineral deposits at or close to the sea, lake or river bed. May be from floating or land-based platforms involving dredging or vaccuum pumping or may use remote operated vehicle (submersible).
subaqueous vacuum pumping
Mining beneath the surface of the earth.
subsurface mining
Broad category of mining in which soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit (the overburden) are removed.
surface mining
Covers both surface and underground mining.
surface mining and underground
An underground excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, in contrast to surface excavations
underground
Extraction of a mineral product in the liquid or gaseous state from the Earth's crust by means of boreholes. Boreholes are used for mining petroleum, and for the extraction of liquid solutions of salt, sulfur, etc.
underwater mining
Historical name not in current use.
Name in current use and officially approved or established by legislation.
official
Current, but not official, nor approved name.
Name in current use and accepted or recommended by a body assigned advisory function and/or power of decision in matters of toponymy.
standardised
Units of administration, dividing areas where Member States have and/or exercise jurisdictional rights, for local, regional and national governance, separated by administrative boundaries.
Geographical location of buildings.
Hydrographic elements, including marine areas and all other water bodies and items related to them, including river basins and sub-basins.
hydrography
Physical and biological cover of the earth's surface including artificial surfaces, agricultural areas, forests, (semi-)natural areas, wetlands.
landcover
Geomorphologic terrain feature.
landform
A spatial object not included in the other types of the code list.
A place inhabited by people.
populated place
Area designated or managed within a framework of international, Community and Member States' legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives.
protected site
Road, rail, air, water and cable transport networks and related infrastructure. Includes links between different networks.
transport network
The Protected Site is classified as an agricultural or subsistence monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
agriculture and subsistence
The Protected Site is classified as a civil monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
civil
The Protected Site is classified as a commemorative monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
commemorative
The Protected Site is classified as a commercial monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
commercial
The Protected Site is classified as a communications monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
communications
The Protected Site is classified as a defence monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
defence
The Protected Site is classified as a domestic monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
domestic
The Protected Site is classified as an education monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
education
The Protected Site is classified as a garden, park or urban space monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
gardens parks and urban spaces
The Protected Site is classified as a health and welfare monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
health and welfare
The Protected Site is classified as an industrial monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
The Protected Site is classified as a maritime monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
maritime
The Protected Site is classified as a monument with some unclassified form under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
monument
The Protected Site is classified as a recreational monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
recreational
The Protected Site is classified as a religious, ritual or funerary monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
religious ritual and funerary
The Protected Site is classified as a settlement under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
settlement
The Protected Site is classified as a transport monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
transport
The Protected Site is classified as a water supply and drainage monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
water supply and drainage
Name for a geographical feature in an official or well-established language occurring in that area where the feature is situated.
endonym
Name used in a specific language for a geographical feature situated outside the area where that language is widely spoken, and differing in form from the respective endonym(s) in the area where the geographical feature is situated.
exonym
The Protected Site is proposed as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) under Natura2000.
proposed site of community importance
The Protected Site is proposed as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under Natura2000.
proposed special protection area
The Protected Site is designated as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) under Natura2000.
site of community importance
The Protected Site is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under Natura2000.
special area of conservation
The Protected Site is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under Natura2000.
special protection area
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominantly related to concentrated water flow (channel flow).
alluvial and fluvial features
Landscape-scale, natural geomorphologic alluvial and fluvial features include alluvial plains, fan piedmonts, bajadas, river valleys, meander belts, canyonlands, and their respective remnants. Landform-scale, natural geomorphologic alluvial and fluvial features include V-shaped valleys and their related landforms (i.e.valley floor, valley border surfaces, diverse types of terraces, including paleoterraces, strath terraces, and stream terraces, and their related scarps) ephemeral and intermittent stream channels; draw and ravines; braided streams and related bars; natural levees and crevasse splays; alluvial flats; alluvial cones, alluvial fans and related features (i.e. fan skirt, fan collar, inset fan, fanhead trench); fan aprons; canyons (i.e. box and slot canyons); flood plains and related features (i.e. overflow stream channels, flood-plain playas, flood-plain splays, flood-plain steps and giant ripples); meanders and their related features (i.e. meander scars, meander scrolls, cutoffs, point bars, and ephemeral oxbow lakes); and their respective remnants. Other natural geomorphologic alluvial and fluvial features are bar-and-channels, grooves, gullies, diverse types of minor scarps, and current ripple marks.
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
base slope
Landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols covered by younger sediments.
buried feature
Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to depositional (aggradational) processes, such as the accumulation of sediment
constructional feature
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
crest
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.
degradation feature
A degradation feature is sometimes related to the process of transportation; and sometimes the term is used synonimously with denudation feature, or used to signify the results of denudation.
Any relatively sunken part of the Earth's surface; especially a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground.
depression
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.
destructional feature
The configuration or arrangement of stream courses in an area, including gullies or first-order channelized flow areas, higher order tributaries, and main streams.
drainage pattern
Drainage pattern is related to the local geologic materials and structure, the geomorphologic features, and the geomorphic history of an area. Drainage pattern types include annular drainage pattern, centripetal drainage pattern, dendritic drainage pattern, deranged drainage pattern, integrated drainage pattern, karst drainage pattern, lack of drainage pattern, parallel drainage pattern, radial drainage pattern, rectangular drainage pattern, thermokarst drainage pattern and trellis drainage pattern.
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wind-dominated environments.
eolian features
Landscape-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to eolian environments include desert pavement (reg) and gibber, deflation basins, sand plains, sand hills, dune fields and loess landscapes. Landform-scale features related to eolian environments include sand ramps and sand sheets; dune lakes, dune ponds, dune slacks and blowout depressions; diverse types of dunes (i.e. barchan dune, climbing dune, falling dune, parabolic dune, parna dune, longitudinal dune, seif dune, star dune, transverse dune, and stabilised and relict dunes) and related lanforms, as interdunes and foredunes; and loess-related landforms, as loess hills and loess bluffs. Minor features include dune features (windward slope, dune crest and slip face); small dunes, as shrub-coppice dunes and zibar; eolian ripples; yardang and yardang throughs; faceted stones and remnant features, as dune traces.
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial) or eolian erosion.
erosion surface
Landscape-scale erosional geomorphologic features include badlands, canyonlands, plains, and remnant features, as for example valley floor and eroded fan remnants. Landform-scale erosional geomorphologic features include inselbergs, monadnocks, knobs, knolls, stacks, buttes, cols, gaps, wind gaps or saddles.
A land surface shaped by the action of erosion, especially by running water.
erosional features
Formerly buried landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols that have been re-exposed by erosion of the covering mantle.
exhumed feature
Surfaces, landscapes or geomorphologic features (i.e a mountain,a peneplain or a fault scarp) that have been restored by exhumation to their previous status in the existing relief are also named resurrected features.
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.
free face
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine environments.
glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine features
Landscape-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine, glaciomarine and outwash environments include ice sheets and continental and alpine-type glaciers; fjords; ice-margin complexes; outwash plains and till plains; drumlin fields and glaciokarst areas. Landform-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine, glaciomarine and outwash environments include glacial cirques and their related features (aretes, cirque platform, cirque floor and cirque walls); glacial valleys and their related landforms (i.e. U-shaped valley; hanging valley; glacial-valley floor and glacial-valley wall features; nunatak); erratic blocks, diverse types of moraines (i.e. ground, lateral, medial and end moraines; hummocky moraines; terminal and desintegration moraines; esker and recessional moraines, and ice-pushed ridges) and relatd landforms, as kame and kettle; glacial drainage channels, tunnel valleys and ice-marginal streams; glacial, pro-glacial and tunnel-valley lakes and tarn; collapsed and reworked lacustrine features (i.e. collapsed lakeplains and collapsed ice floored or ice-walled lakebeds); and outwash plain-related landforms (head-of-outwash, outwash fans, outwash deltas, valley trains and outwash terraces; outwash plain collapse features and pitted outwash plain and terraces; fosse, drumlins, interdrumlins and drumlinoid riges; crag-and-tail and stoss-and-lee features), and other features as for example glacial potholes and swales, ice wedges, ice-wedge casts and ice-contact slopes, and roches moutonées, glacial flutes and glacial grooves.
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.
head slope
Head slopes are dominated by colluvium and slope wash sediments (e.g., slope alluvium); contour lines form concave curves. Slope complexity (downslope shape) can range from simple to complex. Head slopes are comparatively moister portions of hillslopes and tend to accumulate sediments (e.g., cumulic soil profiles) where they are not directly contributing materials to channel flow.
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.
hill
A hill can occur as a single, isolated mass or in a group. A hill can be further specified based on the magnitude of local relief: low hill (30 – 90 m) or high hill (90 - 300 m). Informal distinctions between a hill and a mountain are often arbitrary and dependent on local convention.
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to hydrothermal processes.
hydrothermal features
Examples of landscape-scale hydrothermal geomorphologic features are geyser basins. Landform-scale hydrothermal geomorphologic features include geysers, their cones and other geyser-related landforms. Examples of microfeature-scale hydrothermal features related to hot springs are for instance mud pots.
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the impact of extraterrestrial material on the Earth's surface.
impact features
Geomorphologic impact features include meteorite craters and related features, as crater rim, crater slopes, crater bottom and ejecta-related landforms, and cometary impact features.
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.
interfluve
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominated by mineral dissolution, and commonly, subsurface drainage.
karst and chemical weathering features
Landscape-scale features include karst landscapes developed on carbonate or evaporitic rocks (i.e. cockpit karst, cone karst, kegel karst, sinkhole karst and tower karst) and landscapes developed on siliceous cristalline and metamorphic rocks (i.e. granite landscapes). Landform-scale, natural geomorphologic karstic and chemical weathering-related features include solution platforms, pavement karst, karst valleys or uvala (i.e. blind valleys, and interior valleys or polje), caves, sinkholes/dolines (i.e. solution sinkholes, collapse sinkholes, and cockpits), swallow holes, karst cones and towers, pinnacles, boulder piles, tors and chemical weathering yardangs. Other karst and chemical weathering features are for example karren, cutter, and solution pipes, chimneys, fisures and corridors. Tafoni and weathering pits, related to salt weathering, are common microfeatures developed on the exposed surfaces of siliceous clastic sedimentary rocks, and of siliceous cristalline and metamorphic rocks.
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to inland permanent water bodies (lakes).
lacustrine features
Landscape-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to lakes are lake plains, lacustrine shore complexes and relict features as pluvial lakes. Landform-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to lakes are the lacustrine backshore, including wetlands and related landforms (i.e. peat bogs and raised peat bogs); lacustrine beach plains; lacustrine beaches; lacustrine deltas and lacustrine delta plains; playas and related features (i.e. flood-plain playa, playa floor, playa rim, playa slopes and playa steps); and relict lacustrine features, as relict lakebeds, lacustrine terraces and their related scarps, and reworked lake plains. Other features include playettes, lacustrine shorelines and lacustrine strandlines.
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
marine, littoral and coastal wetlands features
Marine, Littoral and Coastal Wetlands features include landscape-scale geomorphologic features as for example islands and barrier-islands, penninsulas and capes; atolls; coastal plain complexes; shore, shoreline and shore-complexes; deltas and delta-plain complexes; tidal flats complexes; marine terraces, lowlands and beach complexes; and their respective relict geomorphologic features. Landform-scale geomorphpologic features include delta plain-related landforms (i.e. channel bifurcation and divergence; distributary channels and interdistributary flood basins) and deltaic submerged landforms (i.e. mouth bars); spits and tomboloes; strand plains; beaches and their related landforms (i.e. berm, beach ridge, swash zone, washover fans) and relict landforms (i.e. raised beaches); barrier beaches and their related landforms (i.e. back-barrier beach, barrier flat, back-barrier flat, barrier cove, tidal inlets; ebb and flood tidal deltas);chenier plains, mud flats, swamps, marshes (i.e. tidal or salt marshes) and related landforms (i.e tidal channel complexes and drainhead complexes); reefs; sea cliffs and headlands; wave-cut platforms, wave-cut terraces and their respective raised and submerged relicts; and shallow water subaquaeous landforms (i.e. submerged back-barrier beach, shoals and longshore bars). Other features are wave and current ripples, dune slacks, some potholes or vernal pools.
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.
mountain
A mountain can occur as a single, isolated mass or in a group forming a chain or range. Mountains are primarily formed by tectonic activity and/or volcanic action and secondarily by differential erosion.
A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the strongly to slightly concave colluvial apron or wedge at the bottom of mountain slopes.
mountainbase
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.
mountainflank
A part of a mountain between the summit and the foot.
mountainslope
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.
mountaintop
A geomorphologic feature produced by the natural dynamics.
natural geomorphologic feature
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 0º C for at least two years.
nival, periglacial and permafrost features
Landscape-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to periglacial and nival environments include the large-scale features occurring in permafrost areas (i.e. thermokarst). Landform-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to periglacial and nival environments include patterned grounds, some peat-related landforms (i.e. peat plateaux, muskegs and string bogs); mound-like landforms, as pingos; rock glaciers and diverse soliflucion features; and snow-related features, as for example snow fields, avalanche chutes and avalanche cones. Microfeature-scale, natural geomorphologic features related to periglacial and nival environments include the circles or poligons in patterned grounds (stripes, sorted and non-sorted circles, low center and high center polygons); hummock and mound-like microfeatures, as turf hummocks and palsen; and snow-related microfeatures, as for example snow hollows.
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.
nose slope
Nose slopes are dominated by colluvium and slope wash sediments (e.g., slope alluvium). Slope complexity (downslope shape) can range from simple to complex. Nose slopes are comparatively drier portions of hillslopes and tend to have thinner colluvial sediments and profiles.
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.
pediment
A pediment has typically developed by subaerial agents (including running water) in an arid or semiarid region and is underlain by bedrock (occasionally by older alluvial deposits) that may be bare but are more often partly mantled with a thin discontinuous veneer of alluvium derived from the upland masses and transit across the surface. Examples include rock pediment, pedisediment, intermontane basin piedmont and terrace pediment.
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.
plain
The geomorphic components of a simple, flat plain are the rise [a broad, slightly elevated area with comparatively greater gradients (e.g., 1-3% slopes], the talf [a comparatively level (e.g., 0-1% slopes), laterally extensive, non-fluvial area], and dip [a slight depression that is not a permanent water body nor part of an integrated drainage network].
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.
relic
Relic features include the surface landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, and paleosols that have never been buried and yet are predominantly products of past environments. Erosion remnant landforms, or topographic features that remain or are left satnding above the general land surface after erosion has reduced the surrounding areas, as for instance monadnock, butte, mesa or stack, are examples of relic features.
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.
side slope
Side slopes are dominated by colluvium and slope wash sediments. Slope complexity (downslope shape) can range from simple to complex. The slope bounding a drainageway and lying between the drainageway and the adjacent interfluve. It is generally linear along the slope width.
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to slope environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms developed under the action of the gravitational force.
slope and gravitational features
Examples of slope and gravitational features include landforms as colluvial aprons, scree slopes, talus cones, talus slopes, landslides, as falls (rockfall, debris fall or soil fall), topples (rock topple, debris topple, earth topple) and their related features (main and minor scarps, sag, toe), slides (rotational slide, rotational debris slide, rotational earth slide, rotational rock slide, toreva block, translational slide, translational debris slide, translational earth slide, translational rock slide, block glide), flows (debris flow, debris avalanche, earth flow, rockfall avalanche, mudflow, sand flow, block stream), the diverse types of creep, spreads (lateral spread, debris spread, earth spread, rock spread) and complex landslides. Include natural subsidence areas.
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.
tectonic and structural features
Landscape-scale tectonic and structural geomorphologic features include mountain systems, mountain ranges, plateaux, batholiths, fault-block mountains or rift valleys. Landform-scale tectonic and structural geomorphologic features include the geomorphologic expressions of folds, faults or diapirs, and other landforms as mesas, cuestas, scarps and escarpments, faceted spurs, hogbacks or strike valleys.
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.
volcanic features
Landscape-scale volcanic geomorphologic features include volcanic and lava fields, lava plateaux or lava fields. Landform-scale, volcanic geomorphologic features include lava flows and related features (diverse types of scarps, levees, and lava flow surface features); lahars, calderas, the diverse types of cones and related rims, necks, domes, tubes, trenches, fissures and scarps. Volcanic geomorphologic features include also microfeatures as pressure ridges, tumuli, spatter cones or spiracles.
Biological products or substances (such as pollen) that might cause allergy over a large number of people.
allergens
Processes that are directly linked to living organisms or products produced by living organisms.
Processes from outer space.
cosmic
Sustained and extensive occurrence of below-average water availability, caused by climate variability.
drought
Drought should not be confused with aridity, which is a long-term average feature of a dry climate. Likewise, drought should not be confused with water scarcity, which reflects conditions of long-term imbalances between water availability and demands. Droughts can affect both high and low rainfall areas of Europe and can develop over short periods of weeks and months or much longer periods of several seasons, years and even decades.
Earthquake hazards involve the propagation of elastic waves at or near the surface after the release of tectonic stress or other natural sources, such as volcanic explosions or meteorite impacts.
earthquake
Liquefaction, ground shaking and other effects directly caused by seismic waves should also be included in this category. Processes that might be triggered by other processes might fit best in other classes.
An outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly among individuals in an area or population.
epidemic
An abnormal temperature rise or decrease lasting longer than usual temperature rise or drop.
extreme temperature
Heat waves or cold waves.
This category includes all types of processes that involve the occurrence and spreading of fire.
fires
Processes of inundation of usually dry (emerged) land, or temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water.
flood
Floods can be of many types (flash floods, river overflow, tidal floods), and can have many triggers (precipitation, natural water reservoir dam failure, river channel obstruction, etc). Tsunamis and a storm surges are usually considered as a different natural hazard.
Fire occurrence and spreading on vegetated land.
forest fires or wild fires
Forest fire means fire which breaks out and spreads on forest and other wooded land or which breaks out on other land and spreads to forest and other wooded land. The definition of forest fire excludes prescribed or controlled burning, usually with the aim of reducing or eliminating the quantity of accumulated fuel on the ground (Regulation EC 2152/2003 - Forest Focus). Wildland Fire: Any fire occurring on wildland regardless of ignition sources, damages or benefits (FAO, 2011, Wildland Fire Management Terminology, FAO, updated September 2010).
Processes that have a geological (geosphere) or hydrological (hydrosphere) nature (or origin).
geological / hydrological
Some of the processes here included are clearly addressed as geological in the scientific literature, such as volcanic hazards or earthquake hazards, whereas other processes cannot be understood without geological and hydrological input, such as certain types of landslides (that can be triggered and mobilised by water), or floods (highly dependent on soil infiltration properties, topography, water table fluctuations), etc.
Abnormal population increase of living organisms.
infestation
Processes of downhill slope movements of soil, rock, and organicMaterials related to different types of ground failure.
landslide
Some common terms used for describing different types of landslides include but are not restricted to slides, rock fall, debris flow.
Discharge of atmospheric electricity.
lightning
Disturbances of the magnetic field of the Earth.
magnetic disruption
Solid materials from outer space reaching the Earth.
Processes that have a meteorological (atmospheric) or climatic (changes in the long-run of environmental variables) nature (or origin).
meteorological / climatological
Other biological hazards not already addressed within other biological categories
other biological hazards
Prions and other toxic substances produced by (or within) living organisms can be included here.
Other cosmic hazards not already addressed within other cosmic categories
other cosmic hazard
Any process not already addressed within other geological or hydrological categories
other geological / hydrological hazard
Sand dune movements, soil erosion, maelstroms, iceberg movements among other processes can be included here.
Any process not already addressed within other meteorological / Climatological categories
other meteorological / climatological hazard
Natural desertification can be included in this category.
A snow mass with typically a volume greater than 100 m3 and a minimum length of 50 meters that slides rapidly downhill.
snow avalanche
Snow avalanches usually incorporate materials swept along the path of the snow avalanche, such as trees, rocks, etc. Avalanche formation is the result of a complex interaction between terrain, snow pack and meteorological conditions
Radiation from outer space (UV, gamma ray, etc).
solar and cosmic radiations
Water pushed from the sea onto the land caused by an atmospheric disruption such as a hurricane or a rapid change in atmospheric pressure.
storm surge
Although a storm surge is a kind of flood, it is usually considered as a separated class.
Subsidence and collapse involve mainly vertical downwards ground movement of the surface of the Earth due to different processes of rock or soil weathering or rock compaction to a point where the rock structure cannot bear its own load (collapse) or causing relatively slow downwards movements (subsidence).
subsidence and collapse
Subsidence and collapse can be associated with carbonate rocks in karstic areas, but it can occur in other regions such as loessic soils or compressible soils.
Violent (high speed) winds.
tornados, hurricanes and strong winds
Processes related to the nature of substances that might pose a threat to human health.
toxic or radioactive
Asbestos, natural radioactivity or gas emanation are some examples of hazards within this category
Long wave disruption in a large water body reaching emerged land.
tsunami
Tsunamis can be triggered by earthquakes, landslide, volcanic explosions, meteorites, etc. Even though it is a certain type of flood it is usually considered as a separated process.
Fire spreading below the surface, typically occurring in peat rich soils.
underground fires
An opening, or rupture, in the Earth's crust that allows hot magma, ash and gases to escape.
volcanic
Process directly linked to volcanic eruptions are expected to be included in this category, such as lahars, jökulhaups, ash fall, volcanic explosions, freatic explosions, etc.
Low land that is covered wholly or partly with water and that usually has peaty alkaline soil and characteristic flora (as of sedges and reeds).
fen
Unspecified places where groundwater meets the surface.
not specified
Other places where groundwater table meets the surface.
A moist or wet place where groundwater reaches the earth's surface from an underground aquifer.
seep
Any natural situation where groundwater flows to the surface of the earth. Thus, a spring is a site where the aquifer surface meets the ground surface.
spring
A natural depression or hole in the Earth's surface, also known as a sink, shake hole, sinkhole, swallow hole, swallet, doline or cenote, it is mostly caused by karst processes - the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks or suffusion processes for example in sandstone.
swallow hole
Distance Measuring Equipment.
DME
Instrument Landing System.
ILS
ILS with collocated DME.
ILS-DME
Localizer.
LOC
LOC and DME collocated.
LOC-DME
Marker Beacon.
MKR
Microwave Landing System.
MLS
MLS with collocated DME.
MLS-DME
Non-Directional Radio Beacon.
NDB
NDB and DME collocated.
NDB-DME
Non-Directional Radio Beacon and Marker Beacon.
NDB-MKR
Tactical Air Navigation Beacon.
Transponder Landing System.
TLS
VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range.
VOR
VOR and DME collocated.
VOR-DME
VOR and TACAN collocated.
VORTAC
Global Seismographic Network
GSN
IMS Seismological network
IMS
International Real-time Magnetic Observatory Network
INTERMAGNET
Unified European Gravity Network
UEGN
World Data Center
WDC
other network
The species has been searched for but not found in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.
Absent
The species is regarded as common in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.
Common
The species is present in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.
Present
The species is regarded as rare in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.
Rare
The species is regarded as very rare in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.
Very rare
Compression
Delivery point
Frontier
Gas station
Marker
Node in an oil, gas and chemicals network
oil, gas and chemicals network node
Plant
Production Region
Production region
Pump
Pumping Station
Pumping station
Storage
Terminal
JET-A1
MVC
accetone
argon
butadiene
butadiene1,3
butane
carbon Monoxide
chlorine
compressed Air
crude
dichloroethane
diesel
ethylene
gas Fabrication Of Cocs
gasH Fx
gasoil
hydrogen
isobutane
kerosene
liquefied Natural Gas
liquid Ammonia
liquid Hydrocarbon
methane
multi Product
natural Gas
natural Gas And Tetrahydrothiophene
nitrogen
nitrogen Gas
oxygen
phenol
propane
propyleen
propylene
raffinate
refinery Products
residual Gas
salt Water
saumur
tetrachloroethane
Areas for handling and storage of significant amounts of hazardous materials on ports, airports and military sites
Areas for handling and storage of hazardous materials on ports, airports and military sites
City gasworks
Dry cleaners
Land raising or filling in waterways with hazardous waste materials
Coal, ores, oil, gas
Mining installations
Pesticides factories, reformulation and storage sites
Petrol and filling stations, large oils tank sites
Pipelines for transport of hazardous substances
Site of pumping stations and/or pipelines
Sites with major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances as defined by directives 96/82/EC Seveso II and 2003/105/EC Seveso III amendment
Sites with major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances according to Seveso-directive
Uncontrolled landfill or major dumpsite with suspicion or recorded hazardous substances in substantial amounts
Uncontrolled hazardous waste landfills
The part of name constitutes the core or root of the thoroughfare name.
The part of name is used to separate connecting words without sorting significance from the core of the thoroughfare name.
name prefix
The part of name qualifies the thoroughfare name.
The part of name indicates the category or type of thoroughfare.
Measurement carried out from fixed-wing airplane.
fixed-wing airplane
Ground based measurement.
ground
Measurement carried out from helicopter.
helicopter
Measurement carried out from a land vehicle.
land vehicle
Measurement carried out from other type of platform
Measurement carried out from a ship.
research vessel
Measurement carried out from satellite.
satellite
Seafloor-based measurement.
seafloor
Physical end of a runway direction.
The mid point of the runway.
mid
Physical start of a runway direction.
start
The beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing.
threshold
Pollutant abatement by adsorption
adsorption
Pollutant abatement by condensation
condensation
Pollutant abatement through dust scrubbers
dust scrubbers
Pollutant abatement by filtration
filtration
Pollutant abatement by gravitation
gravitation
Plan in the process of being legally adopted.
in the process of adoption
Plan under elaboration.
under elaboration
Plan already adopted and being legally binding or active.
legally binding or active
Plan having been substituted by another plan, or not being any longer in force.
obsolete
Indicates that the class used for the description of methodological information of the Observation (ProcessUsed association) is the Process class defined in the GCM.
Indicates that the class used for the description of methodological information of the Observation (ProcessUsed association) comes from SensorML.
SensorML
Taking up of ions, molecules or colloids on the surface of a material.
Adsorption
Agglomeration: process designed to bind together finely ground particles. The result is an agglomerate or a sinter. Pelletization: process designed to produce spherical agglomerates of a few mm diameter, called pellets, through a rotating device (balling drum, balling disc) after the addition of some binding material (swelling clay, lime, cement, etc.) and water.
Agglomeration
Sorting a coarse material into two or more classes on the basis of physical characteristics: appearance, colour, conductivity, fluorescence, etc. This process may take place automatically by machines.
Automatic sorting
The utilization of coal-oil agglomerates in the recovery of gold is based on the natural hydrophobicity/oleophilicity of gold, a property which according to the consensus of most surface chemistry experts is brought about by the ease by which gold surface becomes contaminated, though is possible to recover gold by agglomerating them with oil, the amount of gold in the ore is usually small that there is insufficient gold particles to form agglomerates. Thus, the need to use other hydrophobic materials (e.g. coal) to either form agglomerates together with gold or act as a carrier of gold particles. Agglomerates are prepared in a previous step and then added to the ore pulp in a second step. The gold particles, being oilfilic, penetrate into the agglomerates. In a continuous operation the agglomerates would be maintained in contacting tanks until they reach a pre-determined gold content. The tailings are discarded by means of a screen situated at the upper part of the tanks. The recovery of gold from agglomerates is obtained in a later step by burning the agglomerates and then separating the gold from the ashes.
Burning
A more general definition is "Calcination (also referred to as calcining) is a thermal treatment process in presence of air applied to ores and other solid materials to bring about a thermal decomposition, phase transition, or removal of a volatile fraction. The calcination process normally takes place at temperatures below the melting point of the product materials. Calcination is to be distinguished from roasting, in which more complex gas–solid reactions take place between the furnace atmosphere and the solids.
Calcining
In metallurgy, cementation is a process in which ions are reduced to zero valence at a solid metallic interface
Cementation
Classifying or thickening machine in which centrifugal force is of the essence: it causes the particles in the pulp movement against the sides of a bowl or basket.
centrifugal gravity separation
Sorting process using chemical separation methods.unknownTreatment
chemical treatment
In a dispersed system, particles of all species can be aggregated into larger structures by several mechanisms. Aggregation, based on reducing inter-particle repulsion forces, is known as coagulation and the aggregates are called coagula. If coagulation is induced by a polymer-bridging action, the process is called flocculation and the aggregates are called flocs. When aggregation is achieved as a result of the action of an immersible bridging liquid, such as oil, the process is called agglomeration and the aggregates are referred to as agglomerates. The mechanisms include both those in coagulation (i.e. action of electrolytes) and bridging flocculation by either inorganic polymers or by precipitating metal hydroxides. The latter is known as sweep flocculation.
Coagulation
Breaking solid particles to reduce their sizes; general term encompassing crushing and grinding (there is no clearcut boundary between these processes). Synonymous with fragmentation.
Comminution
Crystallization is the (natural or artificial) process of formation of solid crystals precipitating from a solution, melt or more rarely deposited directly from a gas. Crystallization is also a chemical solid-liquid separation technique, in which mass transfer of a solute from the liquid solution to a pure solid crystalline phase occurs. In chemical engineering crystallization occurs in a crystallizer. Crystallization is therefore an aspect of precipitation, obtained through a variation of the solubility conditions of the solute in the solvent, as compared to precipitation due to chemical reaction.
Crystallization
Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatilities of components in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or a physical separation process, and not a chemical reaction.
Distillation
Eddy (or Foucault) currents: The principle is that an electric charge is induced into a conductor by changes in magnetic flux cutting through it. Such changes in magnetic flux can be achieved by rotating permanent magnets past an electrical conductor. The effect of such currents is to induce a secondary magnetic field around the non-ferrous particle. This field reacts with the magnetic field of the rotor, resulting in a combined driving and repelling force which literally ejects the conducted particle from the stream of mixed materials. This repulsion force in combination with the product belt speed and the optimization of the product splitter plate provides the means for an effective separation.
eddy current separator
Electrolysis: Electrowinning and electrorefining respectively involve the recovery and purification of metals using electrodeposition of metals at the cathode, and either metal dissolution or a competing oxidation reaction at the anode.
Electrolysis
Separation process based on the difference in electrical conductivity between the various minerals.
Electrostatic separation
Drying is thermal removal of liquid moisture (not chemically bound) from a material. Drying is usually accomplished by contacting the moist solids with hot combustion gases generated by burning fossil fuels. In some cases, heat for drying can be provided by hot air or inert gas that has been indirectly heated. The amount of heat required for a given drying operation corresponds to the heat required to vaporize the liquid moisture, the heat required to raise the temperature of the products (dry solids and water vapor) to the final drying temperature, and heat required to offset radiant heat losses. Usually the drying temperature is set at a nominal value above the boiling point of water, often about 120°C. In special cases, such as in the drying of certain water-soluble salts, higher drying temperatures are required. In salt drying, the feed moisture is saturated with dissolved salts, which alters the boiling point and requires higher drying temperatures. Drying of moist solids is carried out in several types of industrial dryers, including rotary dryers, fluidized bed dryers, and flash dryers. Another type of drying, called spray drying, is carried out when the material to be dried is completely dissolved in aqueous solution. The solution is sprayed (usually through a specially designed nozzle) into a heated chamber and as the water is evaporated, solids crystallize. The water vapor is exhausted from the dryer, and dry solids are collected, usually in a conical section of the dryer. Solid material produced from a spray dryer often has special particle size and shape characteristics, which may be controlled by the concentration of dissolved material in the solution, and the design of the atomizing spray nozzle.
Evaporation
Flocculation is the coagulation between particles induced by the bridging action of long-chain organic polymers.
Flocculation
Process in which particles are separated according to their tendency to adhere more or less to air bubbles to form a mineralized froth: this feature is linked to the natural or designed hydrophobic property of the particle surface.
Flotation
Process in which the valuable particles are separated from the gangue by virtue of the difference between their specific volumes. This causes their settling rates within a medium - air or water - to be different. This process is therefore affected by particle size.
Gravimetric methods (density, shape)
Gravity concentration consisting of an inclined desk fitted with riffles. Its shaking promotes the segregation of different dense particles and keeps them moving across the deck in different angles down to the discharge end. A transverse water stream helps to separate the particles.
gravity separation table
Concentration process based on the ability of denser particles to float to the surface and lighter particles to sink to the bottom of a medium when the specific gravity of the medium is between those of the denser and lighter particles.. The medium may be a dense liquid, a solution, or a finely ground material in suspension in water (heavy media). The process may static. It takes place in a drum or a tank. It may be dynamic. It is then effected in a cyclone. The lighter product is sometimes referred to as float, the heavier as sink. This is a gravity separation process.
heavy medium separation
Hydrometallurgy is part of the field of extractive metallurgy involving the use of aqueous chemistry for the recovery of metals from ores, concentrates, and recycled or residual materials. Hydrometallurgy is typically divided into three general areas: leaching, solution concentration and purification, and metal recovery.
Hydrometallurgy
A method used for drying and reducing sludge volume and weight. Since incineration requires auxiliary fuel to obtain and maintain high temperature and to evaporate the water contained in the incoming sludge, concentration techniques should be applied before incineration. Sludge incineration is a two-step process involving drying and combustion after a preceding dewatering process, such as filters, drying beds, or centrifuges.
Incineration
Action of chemical reagents on a material resulting in the dissolution of some of its elements.
Leaching
Includes: Thickening: Process in which a portion of the liquid of a pulp is removed to thicken the latter. Mostly achieved by decantation, but sometimes by filtration or cycloning. Decantation (clarification, dewatering): (1) Spontaneous separation by gravity of a solid phase in suspension within a liquid (settling), or of non-miscible liquids. (2) When solids are settling out they always retain some trapped liquid. But, as the settled phase has a higher solids percentage than the initial pulp, the end result is a thickening. Filtration: Process of separating solid particles in suspension in a fluid by forcing the latter to pass through some porous material (fabric, diatom layer, ...) that retains the solid particles.
Liquid-solid separation
Separation process based on the difference in magnetic susceptibility between minerals. The intensity may be low, medium or high. Sometimes a high-gradient magnetic field is used. The magnetic field may be produced either by a series of permanent magnets or by electromagnets. The magnetic field is used either to deviate the magnetic particles from their course, or to lift the magnetic particles.
magnetic elecromagnetic separation
Sorting a coarse material into two or more classes on the basis of physical characteristics: appearance, colour, conductivity, fluorescence, etc., manually.
Manual sorting (handpicking)
Classification: separation of the pieces of a fragmented material into several classes, according to a particular criterion: size, density, equivalence, shape, etc. It is used more specifically with size separation. Screening/sieving: sizing by means of screens or sieves: particle with a size larger than the screen or sieve opening are said to form the oversize fraction, the others form the undersize fraction.
Particle sizing
Sorting process combining physical and chemical separation methods.
physical chemical treatment
Sorting process using physical separation methods. physicalChemicalTreatment
physical treatment
Precipitation in hydrometallurgy involves the chemical precipitation of either metals and their compounds or of the contaminants from aqueous solutions. Precipitation will proceed when, through reagent addition, evaporation, pH change or temperature manipulation, any given species exceeds its limit of solubility. In order to improve efficiency in downstream processes, seeding to initiate crystallization is often used.
Precipitation
Pyrometallurgy is a branch of extractive metallurgy. It consists of the thermal treatment of minerals and metallurgical ores and concentrates to bring about physical and chemical transformations in the materials to enable recovery of valuable metals. Pyrometallurgical treatment may produce saleable products such as pure metals, or intermediate compounds or alloys, suitable as feed for further processing. Examples of elements extracted by pyrometallurgical processes include the oxides of less reactive elements like Fe, Cu, Zn, Chromium, Tin, Manganese.
Pyrometallurgy
Roasting is a step in the processing of certain ores. More specifically, roasting is a metallurgical process involving gas–solid reactions at elevated temperatures with the goal of purifying the metal component(s). Roasting consists of thermal gas–solid reactions, which can include oxidation, reduction, chlorination, sulfation, and pyrohydrolysis. In roasting, the ore or ore concentrate is treated with very hot air.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roasting_(metallurgy)
Roasting
Sluice: Gravity concentration units consisting of a slanting trough fitted with riffles or with moquette to trap the denser particles. Cone classifier: Hydraulic classifier consisting of pyramidal hopper with bottom apex. Spiral concentrator: Concentration device consisting of a spiral-shaped trough, along which the pulp flows. The finer and lighter particles are carried towards the outer edge, whereas the denser particles move towards the helix axis, where they are removed.
sluice concentration
Smelting is a form of extractive metallurgy; its main use is to produce a metal from its ore. Smelting involves thermal reactions in which at least one product is a molten phase. Metal oxides can then be smelted by heating with coke or charcoal (forms of carbon), a reducing agent that liberates the oxygen as carbon dioxide leaving a refined mineral. Carbonate ores are also smelted with charcoal, but are sometimes need to be calcined first. Other materials may need to be added as flux, aiding the melting of the oxide ores and assisting in the formation of a slag, as the flux reacts with impurities, such as silicon compounds. Smelting usually takes place at a temperature above the melting point of the metal, but processes vary considerably according to the ore involved and other matters.
Smelting
Extraction with a solvent. This may be achieved on: (1) the soluble part of a solid matter (solid/liquid extraction), (2) the elements within a liquid phase (liquid/liquid extraction).
Solvent extraction
Processes that operate on particulate material to concentrate a desired component and separate it from waste material.
sorting
Jig: Gravity separation concentrator in which the pulp is subjected to an alternating vertical motion that is imparted: (1) either by an alternating liquid stream moved by a piston, a diaphragm, or any other device, through a fixed perforated plate. There are two compartments: one housing the piston, the diaphragm, or the compressed air, and the other where the actual concentration takes place; (2) or by altering vertical or inclined motion of the grate on which the feed is resting (e.g. Hancock jig).
Stratification (jig)
Sorting process - treatment is unknown.
unknown treatment
Biological parameters observed to characterize the profile element.
biological parameter
Cadmium content of the profile element.
cadmium content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that cadmium analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property.
Chemical parameters observed to characterize the profile element.
chemical parameter
Chromium content of the profile element.
chromium content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that chromium analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property.
Copper content of the profile element.
copper content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that copper analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property.
Lead content of the profile element.
lead content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that lead analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property.
Mercury content of the profile element.
mercury content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that mercury analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property.
Nickel content of the profile element.
nickel content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that nickel analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property.
total nitrogen content in the soil, including both the organic and inorganic forms.
nitrogen content
NOTE 1 Nitrogen is one of the most important plant nutrients and forms some of the most mobile compounds in the soil-crop system, and as such, is commonly related to water-quality problems. Total N includes both organic and inorganic forms.SOURCE Soil survey laboratory methods manual version 4.0. Soil Survey Investigations Report No. 42. USDA, USA. NOTE 2 The nitrogen content is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates form agricultural sources
Portion of the soil measured as carbon in organic forms, excluding living macro and mesofauna and living plant tissue.
organic carbon content
SOURCE 1 ISO 11074:2005 NOTE 1 Organic carbon content can serve as an indirect determination of organic matter through the use of an approximate correction factor. The “Van Bemmelen factor” of 1.724 has been used for many years and is based on the assumption that organic matter contains 58 percent organic carbon. The literature indicates that the proportion of organic C in soil organic matter for a range of soils is highly variable. Any constant factor that is selected is only an approximation. The ecuation for the estimation of the organic matter according to this factor is the following one: OM (%) = 1.724 x OC (%) SOURCE 2 NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil survey laboratory information manual, Soil survey investigation report n.45 version 2.0 February 2011 pag. 247 NOTE 2 The soil organic carbon content is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Council regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (Common Agricultural Policy), (ii) Agri-environmental indicators that track the integration of environmental concerns into CAP at EU, national and regional levels, (iii) Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (energy from renewable resources)
pH value of the profile element.
pH value
pH is the negative logarithm to the base of 10 of H-ion activity (i.e. apparent or effective concentration of H-ion in solution). It represents the the intensity factor (index) of soil acidity. SOURCE Soil Survey Laboratory Information Manual.Soil Survey Investigations Report No.45. Version 2. February 2011. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Soil Survey Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. 530 pages. NOTE: the pH of the soil is potentiometrically measured in the supernatant suspension of a soil/liquid mixture. This liquid can be made using several reagents (KCl, CaCl2, H2O, NaF). The reagent used must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property as well as its concentration and the ratio used between soil and liquid.
Physical parameters observed to characterize the profile element.
physical parameter
Geophysical measurement along the axis of a borehole carried out with a special logging device.
borehole logging
Geotechnical and geophysical measurement carried out by pushing down an instrumented cone into the ground. Also known as CPT.
cone penetration test
Geophysical measurement carried out from a flying platform along a line
flight line
Geophysical measurement used to record electromagnetic response from a radar source along a profile in order to define EM properties in a cross section of the earth.
georadar profile
DC resistivity and/or chargability (IP) measurement carried out along a profile with a larger set of electrodes. Also known as 2D resistivity tomography.
multi-electrode dc profile
Geophysical measurement used to record acoustic response of seismic sources along a line in order to define seismic properties in a cross section of the earth.
seismic line
Geophysical measurement used to record acoustic response of waves travelling between a borehole and the surface. Also known as VSP.
vertical seismic profile
The local type is conceptually the same as its related Pan-European type.
congruent
The Pan-European habitat type is conceptually not a subtype of its related local type.
excludes
The local type is conceptually a subtype of its related Pan-European type.
included in
The Pan-European habitat type is conceptually a subtype of its related local type.
includes
There is a certain overlap between the local type and its related Pan-European type according to their respective definitions, but none of the other specific relationships (congruent, excludes, included in, includes) holds.
The taxonomic concepts are identical.
Congruent
The taxonomic concepts exclude each other.
Excludes
The taxonomic concept of the localSpeciesName is included in the concept of the referenceSpeciesName.
Included in
The taxonomic concept of the localSpeciesName includes the concept of the referenceSpeciesName.
Includes
The taxonomic concepts partially overlap, but each one has a part that is not included in the other.
Overlaps
A railway transport which allows the vehicles to operate on steep gradients, consisting of a railway provided with a toothed rack rail (usually between the running rails) where vehicles are fitted with one or more cog wheels or pinions that mesh with this rack rail.
cog railway
A railway transport consisting of a cable attached to a vehicle on rails which moves them up and down a very steep slope. Where possible the ascending and descending vehicles counterbalance each other.
funicular
A railway transport based on a single rail which acts as guideway of a vehicle and supports it by means of a magnetic levitation mechanism.
magnetic levitation
An urban railway transport system used in large urban areas, which runs on a separate track from other transport systems, is usually electrically powered and in some cases runs under ground.
metro
A railway transport based on a single rail which acts as both its only support and guideway.
monorail
A railway transport based on a single rail, acting as both support and guideway, from which a vehicle is suspended to move along the railway.
suspended rail
A railway transport usually consisting of two parallel rails on which a powered-vehicle or train machine pulls a connected series of vehicles to move them along the railway in order to transport freight or passengers from one destination to another.
A railway transport system used in urban areas, which often runs at street level, sharing road space with motor traffic and pedestrians. Tramways are usually electrically powered.
tramway
The use of railway is exclusively to perform car shuttle transport.
car shuttle
The use of railway is exclusively for cargo operations.
cargo
The use of railway is mixed. It is used to transport passengers and cargo.
mixed
The use of railway is exclusively to transport passengers.
The Protected Site is designated under the Ramsar Convention.
EUNIS habitat classification.
Eunis
Classification of habitats according to Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC.
Habitats directive
Classification of habitats according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.
Marine strategy framework directive
Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the EUNIS Species list.
Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the Pan European Species Inventory, published by the EU-Nomen portal.
Eunomen
Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the species lists in Directives 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive) and 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive).
Nature directives
This is a region classification on the international level.
International
This is a region classification on the local level.
Local
This is a region classification on the national level.
National
This is a region classification on the regional level.
Regional
A set of code lists to be used to define the Environmental Stratification.
environmental stratification
See Metzger et al. 2005
A set of codes to be used for the Marine Stategy Framework Diretive region classification.
marine strategy framework directive
See Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008)
A set of code lists to be used to define the Natura 2000 and Emerald network Biogeographical regions.
natura 2000 and emerald bio-geographical region
See Habitats Directive (1992)
A set of code lists to be used to define the natural vegetation.
natural vegetation
See Bohn et al. (2000)
got from a calculation
got from a estimation
got from a measure operation
The land use indication is binding only for the entity in charge of developing an area.
binding for developers
The land use indication is binding only for certain authorities.
binding only for authorities
The land use indication is defined by the legislation.
defined in legislation
The land use indication is binding for everybody.
generally binding
The land use indication is not binding.
not binding
A party legally mandated to supervise a resource and/or parties related to a resource.
A party that runs a resource.
A party that owns a resource, i.e., to which a resource belongs in a legal sense.
owner
single meaningful release
accidental
total release in year
total
A gas composed principally of methane and carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic digestion of biomass.
biogas
It does not include gases created by anaerobic digestion of biomass (e.g. municipal or sewage gas) nor gasworks gas.
Energy available as heat emitted from within the Earth's crust, usually in the form of hot water or steam. This energy production is the difference between the enthalpy of the fluid produced in the production borehole and that of the fluid eventually disposed of. It is exploited at suitable sites for electricity generation or directly as heat.
geothermal
Potential and kinetic energy of water converted into electricity in hydroelectric plants.
hydro power
Waste of industrial non-renewable origin (solids or liquids) combusted directly for the production of electricity and/or heat.
industrial waste
Liquid biofuels are biogasoline, bio-diesels or other biofuels directly used as fuel.
liquid biofuels
Waste produced by households, industry, hospitals and the tertiary sector which contains biodegradable materials that are incinerated at specific installations.
municipal solid waste
Sunlight converted into electricity by the use of solar cells usually made of semi-conducting material which, when exposed to light, will generate electricity.
solar photovoltaic
Heat from solar radiationthat can consist ofsolar thermal-electric plants or
solar thermal
Covers organic, non-fossil material of biological origin which may be used as fuel for heat production or electricity generation.
solid biomass
Mechanical energy derived from tidal movement, wave motion or ocean current and exploited for electricity generation.
tide, wave, ocean
Kinetic energy of wind exploited for electricity generation in wind turbines.
wind
Ore reserve without any accessible documentation.
inaccessible documentation
A 'Probable Ore Reserve’ is the economically mineable part of an Indicated, and in some circumstances, a measured mineral resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined.
probable ore reserves
Covers both the Proved Ore Reserves and Probable Ore Reserves.inaccessibleDocumentation
proved and probable ore reserves
A 'Proved Ore Reserve’ is the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined.
proved ore reserves
Species is cultivated in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
cultivated
Species has been extincted in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
extinct
Species has been introduced and is reproducing with stable populations in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
introduced established
Species has been introduced, but has no stable, reproducing populations in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
introduced impermanent
Species is occuring natively in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
native
Species is naturally introduced (by natural migration), but has no stable, reproducing populations.
naturally impermanent
Species has not been observed by recent surveys, but no positive proof of extinction is possible in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
probably extinct
An extinct population of a formerly native species has been re-introduced as a nature conservation measure in the spatial unit defined by the speciesDistributionUnit.
re-introduced or translocated
A combination of indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.
indicated and inferred mineral resource
The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence.
indicated mineral resource
The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a low level of confidence. It is inferred from geological evidence and assumed but not verified geological and/or grade continuity.
inferred mineral resource
A combination of measured mineral resource and indicated mineral resource.
measured and indicated mineral resource
A combination of measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.
measured, indicated and inferred mineral resource
The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a high level of confidence.
measured mineral resource
Poorly estimated or documented mineral resource.
poorly documented
The maximum weight per double axle of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
maximum double axle weight
The maximum draught of a vehicle allowed on a transport element.
maximum draught
The maximum flight level allowed for a vehicle at a transport element.
maximum flight level
The maximum height of a vehicle which can pass under another object.
maximum height
The maximum length of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
maximum length
The maximum weight per single axle of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
maximum single axle weight
The maximum total weight of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
maximum total weight
The maximum weight per triple axle of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
maximum triple axle weight
The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on a transport element.
maximum width
The minimum flight level allowed for a vehicle at a transport element.
minimum flight level
The FeatureOfInterest is a specimen taken from the ultimate FeatureOfInterest (i.e. the sampledFeature).
ex-situ
The FeatureOfInterest is a sampling feature which is co-located with the ultimate FeatureOfInterest (i.e. the sampledFeature).
in-situ
The FeatureOfInterest is a sampling feature which is also the ultimate FeatureOfInterest (i.e. the sampledFeature).
remote-sensing
The value is inherited from children.
subsumed
The result provided with the observation is the direct result of an estimate of a property on the featureOfInterest. No further processing has been performed. Processing may have taken place, but only in the sense of the measurement methodology itself, i.e. converting the millivolt returned from the sensor to the concentration of a substance.
primary
The result provided, while usually based on primary measurements, has been substantially processed. This processing can be of diverse natures, in some situations complex aggregates are provided, in other situations, the existing values are interpolated to a continuum.
processed
The result provided, while usually based on primary measurements, is based on an interpretation model, and provides a simulation of past or future states of the media being analyzed. In this case, the existing values are usually extrapolated into the past or future.
simulated
First step of the risk and dispersion assessment of a polluted site
identification pollution paths and receptors
After the decision that a site is polluted (in the main site investigation) the risk and dispersion assessment starts with identification of exposure paths and receptors at risk.
Procedure to assess thedispersion level of the pollutant found to be present, to support the decision te take measures on a polluted site
pollution dispersion assessment
Calculation with dispersion assessment models and measurements of dispersion and resulting concentratiosn and affected volumes areas in the receiving media. Followed by comparison with quality measures in those media. In parallel with exposure asessment.
Procedure to assess the risk of the pollutant found to be present, to support the decision te take measures on a polluted site
risk level assessment
Calculation with risk assessment models and measurements of exposure levels and volumes followed by comparison with toxicologically based acute, chronic and carcinogenic effect levels.In parallel with dispersion asessment.
Pollutants may influence the atractivity of natural surroundings and landscape and the value of archeological evidence.
area with valued nature or acheology or landscape
Drinking water wells on the site or affected by the pollution from the site (pollution plumes in groundwater). This also the case for industrial wells for human consumption (e.g. breweries). And for wells for irrgation in horticulture or agriculture.
drinking water wells
This may have effect on users not on the site. Generally the drinking water authority will control the drinking water quality but closing of sites will give extra costs
Humans on the site that may be exposed on a level giving adverse effects
human connection with the site
E.g. by working in a garden, eating vegetables grown on the site, drinking water from a private well on the site or from pipes in which pollutants permeate, etc.
Consumption of hunting game or fish that visited a polluted area may effect the health.
hunting game or fish for use outside site
Produce form a polluted area may contain pollutants and be unhealthy or less valuable and have smaller yields
produce of agriculture or animal husbandry or gardening for use outside site
Biodiversity and ecosystem services like decomposition and mineralization may be adversely effected by pollution of an area.
valued wildlife and ecology
consumption of crops from the polluted soil
risk depends on uptake in crops and consumed amounts of crops which may differ for each crop, an estimated consumer basket for the situation is advised
consumption of other produce from the polluted site
the use of an estimated consumer basket for the situation is advised
hazardous vapors entering buildings
volatile pollutants
inhalation of asbestos fibres
for soil levelled with asbestos containing materials e.g. from buidling materials
ingestion of polluted soil
investigation of polluted soil
involuntary ingestion resulting from soil dust, soil on hands, between nails etc., may be especially relevant for children and gardeners
nuisance from skin contact
odour nuissance
if it is an extendable list this can be skipped
permeation into drinking water pipelines
when in doubt control of taps on the site may be advised
use of drinking water from an area influenced by the polluted site
Generally the drinking water authority will control the drinking water quality but closing of sites will give extra costs
The part of a road which is reserved for traffic.
carriageway
The part of the road which is paved.
paved surface
The road service is a bus stop.
bus station
The road service area is a parking facility.
parking
The road service is a rest area.
rest area
Area that provides toll services such as ticket dispensers or toll payment services.
Road with a hard paved surface.
paved
Road not paved.
unpaved
Final Approach and Take Off Area for helicopters.
FATO
Runway for airplanes.
runway
Sea Area is a breaking Zone
breaking zone
Sea Area is a delta
delta
Sea Area is an estuary
estuary
Sea Area is open ocean or sea
open ocean
Sea Area is shelf sea
shelf sea
area of clay
area of cobbles
cobbles
area of coral
coral
area with freshwater springs in seabed
freshwater springs
area of gravel
area of mud
area of pebbles
pebbles
area of rock
area of sand
area with sand waves (mobile bottom)
sand waves
area of shells
shells
area of silt
area of stones
stones
area of weed, including kelp
weed
Sea surface is algae
algae
Sea surface is ice
ice
Sea surface is litter
litter
Sea surface is oil
Sea surface is snow or slush
snow
Drinks are available.
drinks
Food is available.
food
Fuel is available.
fuel
A picnic area is present.
picnic area
A playground area is present.
playground
A shop is present.
shop
Toilets are present.
toilets
Administration offices concerned with educational matters.
administration for education
Administration offices concerned with environmental protection.
administration for environmental protection
This item comprises establishments primarily engaged in the regulation of activities of agencies that provide health care and overall administration of health policy.
administration for health
Administration offices concerned with public order and safety.
administration for public order and safety
Administration offices concerned with matters of social protection.
administration for social protection
Location, installation or designated area from where water for fire-fighting is provided.
anti-fire water provision
Services concerned with bachelor or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 6.
bachelor or equivalent education
Services concerned with the provision of buildings used especially for lodging soldiers in garrison.
barrack
Place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence or instruction of military forces.
camp
Institutions and services providing benefits in kind and/or counselling for the needy, e.g. people who are unemployed, the socially deprived, disaster victims, victims of assault and abuse, potential suicides, etc.
charity and counselling
Services concerned with the day care of children.
child care service
Site offering protection and shelter from disasters and emergency situations to the civilian population.
civil protection site
Services concerned with military defence.
Services concerned with doctoral or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 8.
doctoral or equivalent education
Services concerned with pre-primary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 0.
early childhood education
Services concerned with educational affairs. These services include military schools and colleges where curricula resemble those of civilian institutions, police colleges offering general education in addition to police training.
Services concerned with education not elsewhere classified in ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision), referred to as ISCED-2011 level 9.
education not elsewhere classified
Location of telephones in a box or on a post for the use of motorists in the event of an emergency situation.
emergency call point
Institution engaged in developing programs and material to increase awareness about the environment and sustainable development.
environmental education centre
Services concerned with the administration, supervision, inspection, operation or support of activities relating to the protection and conservation of the environment.
environmental protection
Location, facility, construction or device for the detection and observation of fires.
fire detection and observation site
Services concerned with fire-prevention and fire-fighting affairs; operation of regular and auxiliary fire brigades and of other fire-prevention and fire-fighting services maintained by public authorities; operation or support of fire-prevention and fire-fighting training programmes.
fire-protection service
Services concerned with a station housing fire fighters, their equipment and vehicles.
fire station
General administration offices, e.g. town halls.
general administration office
Hospital services that do not limit their services to a particular medical speciality.
general hospital
General medical services delivered by general medical clinics and general medical practitioners.
general medical service
Services concerned with health issues.
health
Services concerned with hospitalization. Hospitalization is defined as occurring when a patient is accommodated in a hospital for the duration of the treatment. Hospital day-care and home-based hospital treatment are included, as are hospices for terminally ill persons.
hospital service
Services concerned with any home, residence, facility, or premises which provide temporary, interim or permanent housing to various groups of persons.
housing
Special water access points of water supply networks that are specifically designed and built to serve as on-site water sources for fire fighting and other emergency services.
hydrant
Services concerned with lower secondary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 2.
lower secondary education
Services on the coast providing buildings, mooring areas or piers to host marine rescue teams and their equipment, boats and other marine crafts.
marine rescue station
Services concerned with master or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 7.
master or equivalent education
This item comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis and diagnostic imaging, generally to the medical profession or the patient on referral from a health practitioner.
medical and diagnostic laboratory
Services concerned with medicaments, prostheses, medical appliances and equipment and other health-related products obtained by individuals or households, either with or without a prescription, usually from dispensing chemists, pharmacists or medical equipment suppliers. They are intended for consumption or use outside a health facility or institution.
medical products, appliances and equipment
In-patient services to persons recovering from surgery or a debilitating disease or condition that requires chiefly monitoring and administering of medicaments, physiotherapy and training to compensate for loss of function or rest.
nursing and convalescent home service
Medical, dental and paramedical services delivered to outpatients by medical, dental and paramedical practitioners and auxiliaries. The services may be delivered at home, in individual or group consulting facilities, dispensaries or the outpatient clinics of hospitals and the like.\nOutpatient services include the medicaments, prostheses, medical appliances and equipment and other health-related products supplied directly to outpatients by medical, dental and paramedical practitioners and auxiliaries.
outpatient service
Provision of paramedical health services to outpatients;
paramedical service
Services concerned with police affairs.
police service
Services concerned with post-secondary non-tertiary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 4.
post-secondary non-tertiary education
Services concerned with primary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 1.
primary education
Public administration offices (not further differentiated).
public administration office
Services concerned with public order and safety.
public order and safety
A designated area from which rescue helicopters can take off and land.
Rescue helicopter landing site
Services dedicated to the search-and-rescue of people, animals and goods in emergency situations.
rescue service
Services concerned with the housing of technical staff, equipment and auxiliary elements of land rescue teams.
rescue station
Services concerned with short-cycle tertiary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 5.
short-cycle tertiary education
Stationary device, often electrically operated, for producing a penetrating sound for warning the public.
siren
Services concerned with social protection.
Specialized administration offices which can not be allocated to the following areas: social service, education, health, environmental protection, public order and safety (e. g. surveying administration).
specialized administration office
Hospital services that limit their services to a particular medical speciality.
specialized hospital
Specialized medical services delivered by specialized medical clinics and specialist medical practitioners. Specialized medical clinics and specialist medical practitioners differ from general medical clinics and general medical practitioners in that their services are limited to treatment of a particular condition, disease, medical procedure or class of patient.
specialized medical services
Various specialized services concerned with transport, home-, day- and holiday-care for the disabled and people in need of care. Services specifically concerned with education and employment of people with disabilities.
specialized service of social protection
First Aid element or set of elements or equipment made available to anyone who may need them, located in highly visible and accessible places.
standalone First Aid equipment
Subsidiary services to education, services concerned with transportation, food, lodging, medical and dental care and related subsidiary services chiefly for students regardless of level.
subsidiary services to education
Services concerned with upper secondary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 3.
upper secondary education
Anode.
anode
Bar screen.
bar screen
Barrel.
barrel
Catch basin.
catch basin
Clean out.
clean out
Connection.
connection
Discharge structure.
discharge structure
Mechanic and electromechanic equipment.
mechanic and electromechanic equipment
Meter.
meter
Pump.
pump
Rainwater collector.
rainwater collector
Regulator.
regulator
SCADA sensor.
scada sensor
Node in a sewer network.
sewer network node
Specific structure.
specific structure
Thrust protection.
thrust protection
Tide gate.
tide gate
Watertank or chamber.
watertank or chamber
Combined sewer water.
Reclaimed sewer water.
reclaimed
Sanitary sewer water.
sanitary
Storm sewer water.
storm
Stretch of shore is confirmed to be accreting
confirmed accretion trend
Stretch of shore is confirmed to be eroding
confirmed erosion trend
Stretch of shore is probably accreting
probable accretion trend
Stretch of shore is
probable erosion trend
Stretch of shore is stable
stable
Stability of stretch of shore is unknown
Shore type is artifical
artificial coastline
Shore type is estuary/river mouth
Shore type is gravel
Shore type is harbour limits
harbour limits
Shore type is mud
Shore type is narrow vegetisedshore
narrow vegetised shore
Shore type is rock
Shore type is sand
Shore type is tidal marsh
tidal marsh
Large water- or weather-worn stones.
boulders
A stiff tenacious fine-grained earth consisting mainly of hydrated aluminosilicates, which become more plastic when water is added and can be moulded and dried.
Small water-worn or pounded stones.
Soft wet soil, sand, dust, and/or other earthy matter.
Stones of any size.
Granular material consisting of small eroded fragments of (mainly siliceous) rocks, finer than gravel and larger than a coarse silt grain.
Small, loose, rounded water-worn pebbles, especially as accumulated on a seashore.
shingle
Pieces of rock or mineral substance (other than metal) of definite form and size, usually artificially shaped, and used for some special purpose.
stone
if cover is applied to avoid contact with polluted soil this should be maneged
cover management
i.e.check on tears, punctures, deep rooting trees, taking up of water, escaping gasses
structural works to minimise the dispersion or the effects of dispersion of contaminants by management of surface wates in contact with the site
management and monitoring of surface waters in connection with the site
soil is part of a soil- water system with both media generally in cliose contact; dispersion with surface water in close contact to the site or inclusion in underwater soil /surface water sediment is common
general food protection rules; care for additional monitoring when land is possibly contaminated
restricted agriculture and/or monitoring of produce
agricultural produce is for use elsewhere and follows commercial rules; possible content of chemicals with adverse effects will generally be regulated and maintained by the producing member state and according trade rules
protection of local consumers living of crops grown non -commercially on the site
restricted home gardening and or monitoring of produce
e.g. possible restrictions: no home gardening for consumption, limited consumption, only crops with little uptake, carefull washing of vegetables, adjusted fertiliser and calcium addition regime; monitoring: including declared limiting concentrtaions and set rules for action
restricted or licensed entrance only
i.e. to avoid contact with pollution for innocent bypassers and playing children, to demand protection and safety measures for workers entering the area
excavation /digging permits from local authority
restricted or licensed excavation or digging only
to avoid contact with pollution, to avoid dispersion from stabilised bodies of polluted soil or enclosed voltile substances
permits for transport of soil and waste from local authority
restricted or licensed tranport of soil and or waste material to and from site
to avoid dispersion of pollution with excavated soil to other areas
dependent of pollution level water from groundwater wells may have restricted use
restricted or licensed use of groundwater wells on the site
e.g. not as untreated drinking water, not as irrigation water
according applicable rules for building permits
restrictions on builing activities
to avoid blocking cleaning possibilities and to avoid buildings with limited use or comercial values after finishing
according view of local health authorities
restrictions on use of buildings and facilities
i.e. regarding indoor air quality
structural works to minimise the dispersion or the effects of dispersion of contaminants, in sewers and dewatering regulation systems
storm water and sewer management
storm water, run off to surface water and transport in sewer systems may be an additional route of dispersion and need care
Amount of water that a soil can store that is usable by plants, based on the potential root depth.
available water capacity
the amount of water that a soil can store that is available for use by plants. It is the water held between field capacity and the wilting point adjusted downward for rock fragments and for salts in solution. DEFINITION Field capacity: maximum water content expressed in percent (mass fraction or volume fraction), that an unsaturated soil can retain against gravity under undisturbed soil conditions (conventionally stated as the water content 2 to 3 days after full saturation with water). DEFINITION Wilting point: water content of the soil below which the plants are not able to uptake water with their root system. SOURCE ISO 11074 NOTE The water available capacity is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (energy from renewable resources)
Biological parameters that can be derived from other soil data.
Cadmium content of the soil derived object.
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that cadmium analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of cadmium content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
The total mass of carbon in soil for a given depth.
carbon stock
NOTE The carbon stock is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Energy from renewable resources)
Chemical parameters that can be derived from other soil data.
Chromium content of the soil derived object.
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that chromium analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of chromium content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
Copper content of the soil derived object.
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that copper analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of copper content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
Lead content of the soil derived object.
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that lead analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of lead content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
Mercury content of the soil derived object.
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that mercury analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of mercury content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
Nickel content of the soil derived object.
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that nickel analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of nickel content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
NOTE 1 Nitrogen is one of the most important plant nutrients and forms some of the most mobile compounds in the soil-crop system, and as such, is commonly related to water-quality problems. Total N includes both organic and inorganic forms. SOURCE Soil survey laboratory methods manual version 4.0. Soil Survey Investigations Report No. 42. USDA, USA. NOTE 2 The nitrogen content is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates form agricultural sources
Portion of the soil measured as carbon in organic form, excluding living macro and mesofauna and living plant tissue.
SOURCE 1 ISO 11074:2005 NOTE 1 Organic carbon content can serve as an indirect determination of organic matter through the use of an approximate correction factor. The “Van Bemmelen factor” of 1.724 has been used for many years and is based on the assumption that organic matter contains 58 percent organic carbon. The literature indicates that the proportion of organic C in soil organic matter for a range of soils is highly variable. Any constant factor that is selected is only an approximation. The ecuation for the estimation of the organic matter according to this factor is the following one: OM (%) = 1.724 x OC (%) SOURCE 2 NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil survey laboratory information manual Soil survey investigation report n.45 version 2.0 February 2011 pag. 247 NOTE 2 The soil organic carbon content is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Council regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (Common Agricultural Policy), (ii) Agri-environmental indicators that track the integration of environmental concerns into CAP at EU, national and regional levels, (iii) Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (energy from renewable resources)
pH value of the soil derived object.
pH is the negative logarithm to the base of 10 of H-ion activity (i.e. apparent or effective concentration of H-ion in solution). It represents the the intensity factor (index) of soil acidity. SOURCE Soil Survey Laboratory Information Manual.Soil Survey Investigations Report No.45. Version 2. February 2011. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Soil Survey Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. 530 pages. NOTE: the pH of the soil is potentiometrically measured in the supernatant suspension of a soil/liquid mixture. This liquid can be made using several reagents (KCl, CaCl2, H2O, NaF). The reagent used must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property as well as its concentration and the ratio used between soil and liquid. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of pH for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
Physical parameters that can be derived from other soil data.
Potential depth of the soil profile where roots develop (in cm).
potential root depth
This depth must take in account the presence of obstacle to roots. An obstacle can be: • a toxic layer resulting from low pH values and associated high concentrations of Al and heavy metals, or a high salt content, etc.; • a layer with few oxygen available for plant roots resulting from the presence of permanent or a perched water table, or the presence of a decomposing peat layer, etc; • a layer forming a mechanical obstacle like a hard rock, a petrocalcic horizon, etc.; • an impermeable layer such as a fragipan, an iron pan, clay layers in sediments or as result of pedogenesis. NOTE The potential root depth is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Agri-environmental indicators that track the integration of environmental concerns into CAP at EU, national and regional levels
Natural water drainage class of the soil profile.
water drainage
The natural water drainage class refers to the frequency and duration of wet periods under conditions similar to those under which the soil developed. Alteration of the water regime by man, either through drainage or irrigation, is not a consideration unless the alterations have significantly changed the morphology of the soil. SOURCE: USDA, Soil Survey Manual. NOTE The water drainage is a parameter to be taken into account for meeting the (i) Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates form agricultural sources, (ii) Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (energy from renewable resources)
Zinc content of the soil derived object.
zinc content
NOTE: the Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture, indicated that zinc analysis must be performed on soil before spreading of sewage sludge. In this framework, the analysis must be carried out following strong acid digestion and the reference method of analysis must be that of atomic absorption spectrometry. Nevertheless, for other requirements, other type of analysis can be made using other reagents. Thus, the type of reagent used for the analysis must be given in the process parameter linked to the observable property. NOTE: Generally, the soil derived object will give the value of zinc content for a certain depth interval, layer or horizon that must be precised using the SoilDerivedObjectDescriptiveParameter.
Soil characterisation with unbiased selection of investigation location.
general soil survey
EXAMPLE Soil characterisation for soil mapping, which involves identifying different soil types.
Investigation of soil properties at locations biased by a specific purpose.
specific soil survey
EXAMPLE investigation on potentially contaminated location
Penetration into the sub-surface with removal of soil/rock material by using, for instance, a hollow tube-shaped tool, in order to carry out profile descriptions, sampling and/or field tests.
NOTE 1 generally, it is a vertical penetra-tion. NOTE 2 boring and bore are syno-nyms. SOURCE adapted from ISO 11074
Exacavation where soil material is removed as a soil sample without doing any soil profile description.
sample
EXAMPLE Location from the LUCAS survey SOURCE adopted from ISO/DIS 28258
Excavation or other exposition of the soil prepared to carry out profile descriptions, sampling and/or field tests.
trial pit
NOTE synonyms: test pit, trench, soil pit SOURCE adapted from ISO 11074
Biological parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.
Chemical parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.
Physical parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.
Natural internal water drainage class of the soil profile.
CAS-Nr.: 83-32-9
Acenaphthene
describing soil state
CAS-Nr.: 208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 120-12-7
Anthracene
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, priority substance in EU water policy
CAS-Nr.: 56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 191-24-2
{Benzo(g,h,i)perylene}
legislation E-PRTR release on water, priority substance in EU water policy
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
CAS-Nr.: 218-01-9
Chrysene
CAS-Nr.: 53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
CAS-Nr.: 206-44-0
Fluoranthene
CAS-Nr.: 86-73-7
Fluorene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 193-39-5
Indeno(1,23-cd)pyrene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 91-20-3
Naphtalene
CAS-Nr.: 85-01-8
Phenanthrene
CAS-Nr.: 129-00-0
Pyrene
as in E-PRTR
PAHs sum or report specific releases of
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, sumparameter, report of specific releases of PAHs are prefered
as in E-PRTR, Sum of benzene, toluene. Ethylbenzene and Xylenes
BTEX
Legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, sumparameter
Benzene
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, priority substance in EU water policy, may be reported in sum parameter BTEX
Ethylbenzene
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, preferably reported in sum parameter BTEX
Styrene
Potential, no EU legislation, common in national lists of soil screening values of EU member states
Toluene
as in E-PRTR, sum of 3 isomers
Xylene
Biological parameters observed to characterize the soil site.
Chemical parameters observed to characterize the soil site.
halogenated organic compounds (as AOX)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, alternative sum parameter
as in priority substances EU water policy, CAS-Nr.: 85535-84-8
Chloro-alkanes C10-C13
legislation priority substances in EU water policy, sum parameter
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 75-09-2
Dichloromethane (DCM)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 107-06-2
1,2-dichlorethane (EDC)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 127-18-4
{Tetrachloroethylene (or Perchloroethylene)}
as in E-PRTR,
Perfluorooctane sulfonic (acid and salts) and Perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride
legislation POP convention Stockholm (Paris amendment)
as in E-PRTR,CAS-Nr.: 79-01-6
{Trichloroethylene}
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 56-23-5
{Tetrachloromethane (TCM)}
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 67-66-3
{Trichloromethane (chloroform)}
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 75-01-4
Vinylchloride
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water
1,2,3,3,6,7,8-Hepta-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, POP convention Stockholm
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octa-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octa-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Hepta-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Hepta-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexa-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexa-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexa-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexa-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexa-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexa-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,7,8-Penta-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
1,2,3,7,8-Penta-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexa-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
2,3,4,7,8-Penta-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
2,3,7,8-Tetra-CDD (as concentration ng/kg)
2,3,7,8-Tetra-CDF (as concentration ng/kg)
as in POP convention
Tetrabromodiphenyl ether and Pentabromodiphenyl ether
Hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether
as in priority substances EU water policy, CAS-Nr.: ../32534-81-9
Brominated diphenylether (sum) / Pentabromodiphenylether
legislation priority substance in EU water policy, sum parameter
Chlorobenzenes (total)
potential, alternative sumparameter, no EU legislation, common in national lists of soil screening values of EU member states
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 36355-1-8
Hexabromobiphenyl (HBB)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, POP convention Stockholm (Paris amendment)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 118-74-1
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, POP convention Stockholm, priority substance in EU water policy
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD)
Polychlorinated biphenyls 101
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, POP convention Stockholm, specification recommended
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 32598-14-4
Polychlorinated biphenyls 105
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 74472-37-0
Polychlorinated biphenyls 114
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 31508-00-6
Polychlorinated biphenyls 118
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 65510-44-3
Polychlorinated biphenyls 123
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 57465-288
Polychlorinated biphenyls 126
Polychlorinated biphenyls 138
Polychlorinated biphenyls 153
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 38380-08-4
Polychlorinated biphenyls 156
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 69782-90-7
Polychlorinated biphenyls 157
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 52663-72-6
Polychlorinated biphenyls 167
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 32774-16-6
Polychlorinated biphenyls 169
Polychlorinated biphenyls 180
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 39635-31-9
Polychlorinated biphenyls 189
Polychlorinated biphenyl 28
Polychlorinated biphenyls 52
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 1336-36-3
Polychlorinated biphenyls 77
as in POP convention, CAS-Nr.: 70362-50-4
Polychlorinated biphenyls 81
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
PCDD+PCDF (dioxines and furans; as Teq)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 608-93-5
Pentachlorobenzene
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, POP convention Stockholm (Paris amendment), priority substance in EU water policy
Trichlorobenzenes
legislation priority substance in EU water policy
Asbestos
Cyanides (as total CN)
Fluorides (as total F)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-38-2
Arsenic and compounds (as As)
Barium and compounds (as Ba)
Waste Directive 91/689/EEC excludes bariumsulfate; bariumsulfide describing soil state
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-43-9
Cadmium and compounds (as Cd)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, sewage sludge directive, priority substance EU water policy
Cobalt and compounds (as Co)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-47-3
Chromium and compounds (as Cr)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, sewage sludge directive
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-50-8
Copper and compounds (as Cu)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7439-97-6
Mercury and compounds (as Hg)
Molybdenum and compounds (as Mo)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-02-0
Nickel and compounds (as Ni)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7439-92-1
Lead and compounds (as Pb)
Antimony and compounds (as Sb)
Thallium and compounds (as Tl)
Waste Directive 91/689/EEC (steel slags)
Vanadium and compounds (as V)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-66-6
Zinc and compounds (as Zn)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 7440-31-5
Organotin compounds (as total Sn)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water; sum parameter
Tributyltin and compounds (total mass)
legislation E-PRTR release on land and water, priority substance EU water policy
Triphenyltin and compounds (total mass)
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE)
Mineral oil
potential, no EU legislation, common in national lists of soil screening values of EU member states, recommended: specifation by type or by fractions, recognized by EEA as second main soil pollutant
Phtalates (total)
CAS-Nr.: 319-84-6
alpha-HCH
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:15972-60-8
Alachlor
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 309-00-2
Aldrin
as in E-PRTR, 1912-24-9
Atrazine
CAS-Nr.: 319-85-7
beta-HCH
as in E-PRTR, 57-74-9
Chlordane
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:143-50-0
Chlordecone
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:470-90-6
Chlorfenvinphos
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:2921-88-2
Chlorpyrifos
as in priority substances EU water policy
Cyclodiene pesticides
legislation priority substances in EU-water policy
as in priority substances EU water policy, CAS-Nr.:117-81-7
Di-(2-ethyl hexyl) phtalate (DEHP)
CAS-Nr.: 319-86-8
delta-HCH
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 60-57-1
Dieldrin
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:330-54-1
Diuron
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:115-29-7
Endosulphan
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 72-20-8
Endrin
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 58-89-9
gamma-HCH (Lindan)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:76-44-8
Heptachlor
as in E-PRTR, 465-73-6
{Isodrin}
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:34123-59-6
Isoproturon
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:2385-85-5
Mirex
CAS-Nr.: 789-02-6
op-DDT
CAS-Nr.: 50-29-3
pp-DDT
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:122-34-9
Simazine
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:8001-35-2
Toxaphene
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.:1582-09-8
Trifluralin
Chlorophenols (total)
as in priority substances EU water policy, CAS-Nr.: 25154-52-3/(104-40-5)
Nonylphenols / (4-nonylphenol)
as in E-PRTR, CAS-Nr.: 1806-26-4/ 140-66-9
{Octylphenols and octylphenolethoxylates}
as in E-PRTR, 87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
as in E-PRTR, 108-95-2
Phenols (as total C of phenols)
Physical parameters observed to characterize the soil site.
Part of solar power (instantaneous rate of radiant energy), falling on a surface on the Earth per unit time, which is scattered by air molecules or atmospheric particles such as aerosols or clouds [W.m-2].
diffuse irradiance
Amount of solar energy (integrated over a time), falling on a surface on the Earth, which is scattered by air molecules or atmospheric particles such as aerosols or clouds [Wh.m-2].
diffuse irradiation
Part of solar power (instantaneous rate of radiant energy), falling on a surface perpendicular to the Sun's rays per unit time, which is not scattered or reflected by air molecules or atmospheric particles [Wh.m-2].
direct normal irradiation
Amount of solar energy (integrated over a time), falling on a surface perpendicular to sunrays, which is not scattered or reflected by air molecules or atmospheric particles [Wh.m-2].
Solar power (instantaneous rate of total radiant energy) attenuated by all constituents of the atmosphere and falling on a horizontal surface on the Earth per unit time. Global horizontal irradiance integrates direct, diffuse and reflected components of solar power [W.m-2].
global horizontal irradiance
Amount of solar energy (integrated over a time) attenuated by all constituents of the atmosphere and falling on a horizontal surface on the Earth. Global horizontal irradiation integrates direct, diffuse and reflected components of solar energy [Wh.m-2].
global horizontal irradiation
The value is not provided for confidentiality reasons.
confidential
The value would not have any sense.
not applicable
The value could have been measured but was not.
Source is a fixed traffic sign (site specific administrative order, explicit speed limit).
fixed traffic sign
Source is a regulation (national regulation, rule or 'implicit speed limit').
regulation
Source is a variable traffic sign.
variable traffic sign
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.
EXAMPLE Trough or basin.
A supplementary spot height, estimated or interpolated from surrounding heights, in areas where few contour lines or other height information exist.
form spot
NOTE 1 Used to control the creation of DEMs.\n\nNOTE 2 This value is only applicable to spot heights, not to spot depths.
Spot elevation spatial object not fulfilling the description of any of the other values in the current code list.
generic
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.
pass
NOTE A pass is a point of double curvature, one in the direction of the crest line and another in the direction of the thalwegs born in this point (i.e. with two maximum curvatures - concave and convex, respectively).
Highest point of a prominence in the relief of a land surface or a water body's floor surface.
summit
EXAMPLE The top of a hill or a mountain.
Permanent monitoring facility with continuous observation schedule.
observatory
Base station to record long term time variations of the observed physical field.
secular station
Ordinary survey station
survey station
Highest precision base station maintained by some authority. It is used to tie relative measurements to absolute network by third party observers.
1st order base
High precision base station of lower importance maintained by an authority. It is used to tie relative measurements to absolute network by third party observers.
2nd order base
Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity changes in depth using frequency domain signal , Also known as FDEM sounding.
frequency domain em sounding
Geophysical station to observe gravitational field.
gravity station
Geophysical station to observe magnetic field.
magnetic station
Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity changes using natural electromagnetic field variations. Also known as MT sounding.
magnetotelluric sounding
Geophysical station to observe radioactive radiation intensity
radiometric station
Geophysical station to observe strong motion seismological events (earthquake) or ambient noise.
seismological station
Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity changes in depth using time domain signal. Also known as TDEM sounding.
time-domain em sounding
Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity and/or chargeability (IP) changes in depth using 4 electrodes (AMNB) and direct current. Also known as VES.
vertical electric sounding
The maximum.
The mean.
mean
The median.
median
The minimum.
minimum
The standard deviation.
standard Deviation
The sum.
sum
A definitive statistical data value.
definitive
A final statistical data value.
final
A preliminary statistical data value.
preliminary
A provisional statistical data value.
provisional
A semi-definitive statistical data value.
semi-definitive
A simple count.
EXAMPLE: The number of persons.
EXAMPLE 2: The population growth rate.
A proportion expressed as a ratio whose denominator is 100.
percentage
EXAMPLE 1: The percentage of unemployed people.
A ratio combining two different kinds of statistical population.
relative count
EXAMPLE: The mean number of cars per dwelling.
Previously used, but now no longer in use.
Abandoned because of lack of water.
abandoned, dry
Abandoned because of insufficient amount of water.
abandoned, insufficient water
Abandoned because of water quality reasons.
abandoned, poor water quality
Depth of boring increased.
deepened
Borehole constructed on a site not previously used.
new
No longer used for any purpose.
not in use
Well that has been subject to remedial works to improve its functioning.
reconditioned
Abstraction used only when others are not available.
standby
Boring or construction not completed.
unfinished
Status not known or defined.
An address or address component in common use but different from the master address or address component as determined by the official body responsible for address allocation or by the dataset custodian.
alternative
Current and valid address or address component according to official body responsible for address allocation or deemed, by the dataset custodian, to be the most appropriate, commonly used address.
current
An address or address component awaiting approval by the dataset custodian or official body responsible for address allocation.
proposed
An address or address component approved by the official body responsible for address allocation or by the dataset custodian, but yet to be implemented.
reserved
An address or address component no longer in every day use or abolished by the official body responsible for address allocation or by the dataset custodian.
retired
area inside which specific measure regarding the protection against noise are enacted
noise protection area
An area where measures have been established to mitigate noise pollution.
noise management zone
NOTE: Noise Management Areas or Zones may encompass areas surrounding airports, roads or entertainment venues.\n(from AM DS V2.0)
Part of the territory of a Member State, as delimited by that Member State for the purposes of air quality assessment and management.
air quality management zone
SOURCE: CAFE Directive (2008/50/EC).
An area where measures have been established to control air pollution.
emission control area
area suitable for renewable energy
renewable energy area
area of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities (such as roads, development, or logging)
ecological corridor
geographic area with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans
biodiversity reservoir
wooded area that is protected
protected wooded area
Agricultural or Natural Area in Urban or peri-urban space which is protected
protected urban periurban agricultural or natural area
area where the main factor of influence on habitat and its biota is waterland which is protected
protected wetland
Protection zone within which protective measures are established against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread.
plant health protection zone
SOURCE: COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 690/2008.
area which relates to the protection of nature of other type
other nature protection area
area which relates to the protection of nature
nature protection
An area where measures have been established to mitigate climate change effects.
climate protection
Marine, coastal or surface waters designated by Member States as needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.
designated waters
NOTE: Member States are required to define designated waters to protect freshwater fish and shellfish by the Fisheries Directive (2006/44/EC) and Shellfish Waters Directive (2006/113/EEC).\n(from AM DS V2.0)
Areas of land which drain into polluted or threatened waters and which contribute to nitrate pollution.
nitrate vulnerable zone
SOURCE: Art 3 of Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.
Sensitive areas are surface waters (freshwater, estuaries and coastal waters) that require protection against eutrophication.
sensitive area
SOURCE: Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
Coastal waters or inland waters (rivers, lakes) explicitly authorised, or not prohibited for recreational bathing by large numbers of people.
bathing waters
NOTE: Bathing waters are set limits for physical, chemical and microbiological parameters to ensuring clean bathing waters to protect public health and the environment.\n(from AM DS V2.0)
Area in which waste water leakage, use of fertilizer or pesticides, or establishment of waste disposal sites are prohibited.
drinking water protection area
EXAMPLE: From Directive 80/778, relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption. According to the article 8 providing that Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that any substances used in the preparation of water for human consumption do not remain in concentrations higher than the maximum admissible.\n(from AM DS V2.0)
An area where measures have been established to protect water
water protection
Area designated for the sustainable management of forest resources and functions.
forest management area
supplementary regulation of other type related to the impact on the environment as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
other impact on environment
supplementary regulation related to the impact on the environment as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
impact on environment
Supplementary regulation of other types, not yet listed
other supplementary regulation
area which is defined as exposed to flood risks
area exposed to flood risk
Coastal areas or individual river basins assigned as the unit of management established for the assessment and management of flood risk.
flood risk management zone
NOTE: These are coastal areas or individual river basins assigned as a unit of management different from those assigned pursuant to Article 3(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC.\n SOURCE: 2007/60/EC Art 3(2)b.
supplementary regulation related to the exposure to Flood
flood risks
area at risk of lead exposure
Zones established to protect human, plant and animal health and control movement and development within a contaminated site.
restricted zones around contaminated sites
EXAMPLE1: Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Exclusion Zone which was established to evacuate the local population and to prevent people from entering the heavily contaminated territory.\nEXAMPLE2: Zone established around an area suffering from soil contamination to restrict development and protect human health.\n\n(from AM DS V2.0)
Brownfield land is land previously used for industrial purposes or certain commercial uses and that may be contaminated by low concentrations of hazardous waste or pollution and has the potential to be re-used once it is cleaned up4. Sometimes, the concept of brownfield land is also used for designating areas which were previously developed and have become obsolete, but are not necessarily contaminated.
brownfield land
SOURCE Spatial development glossary European Conference of Ministers responsible for Spatial/Regional Planning (CEMAT)
area within a regulatory distance from a site classified as Seveso
exclusion area around seveso sites
area at risk of dangerous material exposure
industrial risk
area which is defined as exposed to mining risks
mining
area which is defined as exposed to erosion risks.
area defined by other type of risk exposure.
other risk exposure
supplementary regulation related to the exposure to risk of any nature as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
risk exposure
NOTE1: Numerous natural events represent a risk for the living, built and natural environment as they threaten human and animal life and may cause serious damages to settlements. For that reason, human settlements have to be protected, as far as possible, against risks through adapted prevention measures. According to their intensity, impacts and damages, these natural events (or hazards) may be considered as natural disasters. A natural disaster is therefore the consequence of the combination of a natural hazard and human activities. Main natural hazards are: avalanches, drought, earthquakes, floods, land slides, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tornado, cyclones, wildfires, etc.\n\nNOTE 2: Technological risk / Technological hazard A technological risk is necessarily related to human activities in the fields of manufacturing and energy production, transport, buildings, public works, etc. Risks due to industrial, nuclear, mining and subterranean activities or risks due to the transport of hazardous substances (by land, river or sea) or the threat of a dam rupture are all considered major technological risks.\n\nSOURCE: CEMAT
including flora and fauna, scientifically known as biodiversity,
biodiversity protection
including mineralogical, geomorphological, paleontological, etc., scientifically known as geodiversity.
geodiversity protection
NOTE: These kind of heritage sites often serve as an important component in a country's tourist industry, attracting many visitors from abroad as well as locally. Heritage can also include cultural landscapes (natural features that may have cultural attributes).
surrounding of an area protected due to its natural heritage importance
natural heritage protection
area in which the landscape is protected,
landscape area protection
NOTE: According to the European Landscape convention, "landscape means an area, as perceived by people, whose character is the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors”\nSOURCE: CEMAT
surrounding of any protected monument within which the building rights are restricted
built heritage protection
NOTE Architectural conservation describes the process through which the material, historical, and design integrity of mankind's built heritage are prolonged through carefully planned interventions including in its surroundings
surrounding of an archaeological site within which the building rights are restricted
archeological protection
NOTE: An archaeological site is a place (or group of physical sites) in which evidence of past activity is preserved (either prehistoric or historic or contemporary), and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.
other supplementary regulation that relates to heritage protection.
other heritage protection
supplementary regulation related to any heritage protection be it natural, landscape or built up, as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
heritage protection
NOTE: heritage is the legacy of physical artefacts that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Heritage includes tangible culture (such as buildings, monuments, landscapes and natural heritage (including culturally-significant landscapes, and biodiversity). The deliberate act of keeping cultural heritage from the present for the future is known as Conservation (British English). Cultural heritage is often unique and irreplaceable, which places the responsibility of preservation on the current generation.
area around airports where constructability is restricted for safety reason (clearance of obstacle for take-off and landing)
airport easement
right-of-way as a strip of land that is granted, through an easement, for the purposes of maintenance or expansion of existing services
railroad easement
An easement to carry rainwater to a river, wetland, detention pond, or other body of water.
rain water easement
An easement to carry used water to a sewage treatment plant.
sanitary sewer easement
An easement related to the high voltage electrical network
electrical power line easement
An easement related to the telephone network
telephone line easement
An easement restricting the constructability around Radio-electrical devices in order to avoid radio masks or radio interference
radio electrical easement
NOTE: also called communications easement. This easement is used for wireless communications towers
an easement related to the security around gas-lines or pipelines
fuel gas pipe easement
strip of land that is granted, through an easement, where constructability is restricted for safety of maintenance reason
utility easement
Some jurisdictions permit residents to access a public lake or beach by crossing adjacent private property. Similarly, there may be a private easement to cross a private lake to reach a remote private property, or an easement to cross private property during high tide to reach remote beach property on foot.
beach access
Grants rights to a land trust to limit development in order to protect the environment.
conservation easement
Similar to the conservation easement, typically grants rights to a historic preservation organization to enforce restrictions on alteration of a historic building's exterior or interior.
historic preservation easement
Other supplementary regulation related to a public easement
other public easement
An easement is a certain right to use the real property of another or to restrict the use of a real property without possessing it. The rights of an easement holder vary substantially among jurisdictions. A public easement grants an easement for a public use or for the general interest
public easement
SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
other supplementary regulation that relates to easements.
other easement
supplementary regulation related to the general interest other than easements, as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
other reserved areas serving general interest
supplementary regulation related to the general interest such as easements, as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
general interest
permissible built area of a lot/plot
usable building area
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Landscape and Urban Planning, Multilingual Reference Book in English, Spanish, French, and German
Area defined in the spatial plan where the local government define a "Right of first refusal” (ROFR or RFR) that gives him the option to enter a business transaction with the owner of a property before the owner is entitled to enter into that transaction with a third party.
area reserved for pre empting parcels
Reorganization of land holdings or subdivisions in a plan area as designated on a legally-binding plan for the redistribution of developed or undeveloped [p]lots of land such that their shape and size comply with future land development or rezoning.
area reserved for restructuring parcels
Sectors where the issuance of building permits may be subject to the demolition of all or part of the existing buildings on the land where the implementation of the construction is planned
reconstruction areas
Lands affected by the location of future infrastructures
stand by land resources
Other supplementary regulation that relates to a land property
other land property right
supplementary regulation related that affect the right of the owner regarding its land properties, as defined in the spatial plan
land property right
Any new buildings must be placed behind the line determined by the alignment plan. If the owner built or rebuilt a house or boundary wall, it must respect the alignment.
building line
perimeter adjacent to infrastructure
boundary line
Area where buildings have to conform to spatial design guidance
spatial design
spaces for secondary structures which are required in accordance with other regulations on the use of land, such as play, leisure and recreational areas, and car-parking spaces, garages and drive-ways
secondary structure area
Constraints intended to promote a social life at the group home to which they are incorporated.
collective facility
Area where buildings have to conform to height guidance
building height regulation
Area where buildings have to conform to density guidance
building density regulation
area with minimum size of housing
minimum housing size
other supplementary regulation that relates to buildings
other regulations on buildings
supplementary regulation related to restriction and guidance on buildings (e.g. area where height limitation are imposed near airports, area where density ratio over land parcel is limited), as defined by the competent authority responsible for the spatial plan and reported in the spatial plan
regulations on buildings
basic centres supplying the basic daily needs of the population and providing a minimum of public and private infrastructure
basic
The lowest level in the hierarchy is occupied by basic centres (low-order centres, small centres) with a local catchment area. They are designated in regional plans, and their functions include supplying the basic daily needs of the population and providing a minimum of public and private infrastructure (general secondary school, doctor, chemist, tradesmen, etc.).
lower order centre
SOURCE: INTERREG III B project COMMIN, http://commin.org/en/commin/
Middle-order centres are central places that meet more demanding, medium-term needs of the population in the intermediate catchment area (secondary schools leading to university entrance, hospitals, a variety of shopping amenities, etc.), and are designated by state spatial planning. They are also labour-market centres for their catchment area.
middle order centre
High-order centres are also designated by state spatial planning and meet demanding, specialised requirements of the population in the extended catchment area (technical colleges / universities, specialised clinics, large department stores, etc.). High-order centres also have a greater supply of highly qualified and skilled labour.
high order centre
The central-place classificatory system is an important tool in state and regional planning, and is laid down in spatial structure plans. In addition to supplying the needs of its own population, a central place performs service and development functions for the population of its catchment area. The central place system constitutes a hierarchy of basic, lower-order or small centres, middle-order centres, and high-order centres as determined at the different levels of state spatial planning. Some states insert intermediate categories in the hierarchy. Depending on their assignment to a central place, catchment areas are defined as local, intermediate or extended areas.
central places
Settlement axes are axes in agglomerations formed by a close succession of settlements along the routes of existing or planned public transport services.
settlement axes
Supralocal axes connect differently ranking central places and offer locational advantages at transport interchanges or nodes. Supralocal axes are national or European communication axes.
supralocal axes
Important elements in spatial planning, axes are constituted by a concentration of transport and supply routes (linear infrastructure) and a relatively close succession of development centres and central places.
axes
airport key functions associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
airport activities
Housing is an adequate complex of premises, an isolated room, a shelter, an apartment or a private house for permanent living
commerce and industry key functions associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
commerce industry
service key functions associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
services
tourism key functions associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
tourism
agriculture key functions associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
forestry functions key associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
area of land in which many office and commercial buildings are grouped together5. Business parks are groupings of tertiary activities and differ from industrial parks (manufacturing activities) or technology parks (research and technological development activities).
business park
SOURCE: CEMAT
(also called technology centre, technology park or science park) areas where numerous private and public activities pertaining to research and development, technological development, technology transfer, high-level scientific education, high-tech manufacturing activities and services, etc. are concentrated. In numerous cases, technopoles encompass one or several specialised cluster(s) of high-tech enterprises, incubators for startups, a business and innovation centre, consultancy clusters.
technopole
harbor key functions associated with municipalities or regions on regional or state level planning
harbor activities
Tasks assigned specifically to individual municipalities or regions by state spatial planning are referred to as functions. The aim is the functional/structural (or spatial/functional) division of responsibilities and labour among component territorial entities.
assignment of functions
sparsely settled areas without significant large city or town. The countryside refers to certain forms of landscapes and land uses where agriculture and natural areas play an important part.
rural area
an inhabited, significantly rural area where the social, economic and territorial evolutions are led within the framework of an integrated and prospective development plan. A rural pole is not an agglomeration, but a rural territory as a whole, which may include one or more small towns. The territorial development plan determines the objectives of results in short, medium and long terms. It specifies the guidelines for development, the human and material means to achieve the results targeted. The civil society, public and private actors must be partner for its development and its assessment
rural development pole
aggregation or continuous network of urban communities which have physically merged through population growth and expansion. It is a polycentric form of agglomeration
city and outer conurbation area
area which physically forms part of a town or city and is characterised by an important share of built-up surfaces, high density of population and employment and significant amounts of transport and other infrastructure (as opposed to rural areas). Urban areas may also comprise non built-up, green areas generally used for recreational purposes by urban dwellers.
urban area
a settlement system consisting of a large city (together with its suburbs) and its adjacent zones of influence, which may comprise various urban centres of different sizes. These adjacent zones are generally the so-called commuter belt. Interstitial open spaces also form part of the metropolitan area.
metropolitan area
area of influence of a city. It is generally delineated on the basis of statistics (for instance commuter flows). Most European States have definitions of Functional Urban Areas or similar concepts, such as travel to-work-areas, commuting catchment areas, commuting zones or functional urban regions. In the context of the ESPON I Programme, an attempt has been made to produce an identification and delineation of functional urban areas (FUA) at European level, using a harmonised statistical definition.
functional urban area
areas that are in some form of transition from strictly rural to urban. These areas often form the immediate urban-rural interface and may eventually evolve into being fully urban. Peri-urban areas are places where people are key components: they are lived-in environments.
peri urban areas
A polycentric spatial structure refers to the morphology of the settlement system. It assumes that a plurality of urban agglomerations of similar size exist at the various levels of the urban hierarchy, as opposed to situations where a single large urban centre dominates each level and even eliminates the presence of intermediary levels. The principle of polycentric spatial structure can be applied at the various geographical scales, from the European to the regional one.
polycentric spatial structure
category of space of linear nature connecting large agglomerations over various national borders. They are areas of rapid and large-scale spatial dynamics within a Europe of vanishing national borders. Four interrelated dimensions can be distinguished in Eurocorridors: infrastructure and transport (mainly the Trans-European Networks), urbanisation, economic development and environmental sustainability.
eurocorridor or pan european corridor
Spatial order categories are areas defined in terms of specific criteria in which comparable structures exist and where similar spatial planning goals are pursued.
spatial order categories
Area for projects generated or controlled by public bodies which contribute positively to territorial development at different scales. Spatial development projects may comprise infrastructure works, the economic promotion and development of specific areas, urban rehabilitation measures, the restoration of damaged ecosystems, etc.
spatial development projects
other supplementary regulation that relates to settlement structure development policies
other settlement structure development policies
Settlement structure is the quantitative and qualitative pattern of distribution of housing, places of work, and infrastructure within a certain area.
settlement structure
Other supplementary regulation that relates to open space structures
other open space structures
open space assigned to agriculture
open space assigned to forest
forest
leisure, recreation and other outdoor activities
recreation
open space assigned to tourism
land use designation to retain areas of largely undeveloped, wild, or agricultural land surrounding or neighbouring urban areas. Similar concepts are greenways or green wedges which have a linear character and may run through an urban area instead of around it. In essence, a green belt is an invisible line encircling a certain area, preventing development of the area allowing wildlife to return and be established.
green belt
Green breaks or divides are smaller protected open spaces areas close to settlements to be kept free of development for local recreational purposes and in order to break up densely built-up areas. Green breaks should link up with the open countryside and act as a climatic corridor and habitat, as both refuge and exchange area for plants and animals.
green break
The area on which the prospection or extraction of any mineral has been authorised and for which that right or permit is granted.
prospecting and mining permit area
EXAMPLE: Directive 94/22/EC on conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons, stipulates that the limits of the geographical areas covered by an authorisation and the duration of that authorisation must be determined in proportion to what is justified in terms of the best possible exercise of the activities from an economic and technical point of view. \n(from AM DS V2.0)
Area affected by uncontrolled disposal of waste as defined in Waste Framework Directive (2006/12/EC) Art 4.( from AM DS V2.0)
area for dumping of waste
(from AM DS V2.0)
open space assigned to prospection or dumping of material
raw materials
open space assigned to recultivation
recultivation
Area in which "integrated coastal zone management" takes place.
coastal zone management area
DEFINITION: "Integrated coastal zone management” is a dynamic process for the sustainable management and use of coastal zones, taking into account at the same time the fragility of coastal ecosystems and landscapes, the diversity of activities and uses, their interactions, the maritime orientation of certain activities and uses and their impact on both the marine and land parts. SOURCE: Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean - signed in Madrid on 20-21 January 2008.\n(from AM DS V2.0)
water in open space
The term open-space structure refers to the quantitative and qualitative pattern or distribution of land uses and functions in a near-natural state.
open space structure
by road
road
by rail
rail road
by navigable water
water infrastructure
by other mean such as powerlines, pipelines…
other network infrastructure
Regulated navigation areas port-to-port established in accordance with Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 29 April 2004 amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans - European transport network to organise sailing traffic, prevent accident and pollution.
regulated fairway at sea or large inland water
the infrastructure and installations for transfer of goods
network
Entire range of installations which serve to provide the population of an area with goods and services.
supply
Discarding of all no usable solid waste from the economic cycle, reprocessing of reusable material or interim storage and hauling to a disposal site for public health and convenience.
communication (voice image etc.) infrastructure
communication
Other supplementary regulation to infrastructure
other infrastructure
technical structures that support a society, such as roads, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, telecommunications, and so forth, and can be defined as "the physical components of interrelated systems providing commodities and services essential to enable, sustain, or enhance societal living conditions.
area where impoverished urban neighbourhoods and derelict areas are replaced by large-scale projects related to housing, services, transport systems, recreation areas, etc. Sometimes, the costs of urban renewal for living communities is high and this type of activity is nowadays less frequently carried out than some decades ago
urban renewal
Area defined for transforming the obsolete socio-economic base of certain urban areas into a more sustainable socio-economic base through the attraction of new activities and companies, modernisation of the urban fabric, improvement of the urban environment and diversification of the social structure;
urban regeneration and revitalisation
area devoted to regenerating and conserving the built heritage or the urban environment, including the ecosystems. In addition to the refurbishment of historical buildings and townscapes, such activities also comprise the modernisation and upgrading of technical facilities and the respect of environmental and security norms and standards.
urban rehabilitation and restoration
Area where a commercial development plan applies
commercial development area
after the ending of the current zoning the zoning will be forest/nature/housing…
after zoning
Cities are confronted to both the ageing of their fabric and built-up areas and to changes in their economic functions and in the social characteristics of their population. In order to maintain a harmonious living environment, a buoyant economy and a balanced social structure, a number of public (and sometimes public-private) activities are necessary.
urban reshaping and development area
areas which have suffered a significant downturn, with declining or abandoned industries, closed businesses and houses, vacant storefronts, a degraded environment and virtually empty streets at night. Some derelict areas are also contaminated and can be considered as brownfields sites. Derelict areas are a major cause of environmental stress in urban areas
derelict area
areas within which the conditions of service by regular public transport can reduce or eliminate the obligations imposed in the realization of parking, especially during the construction of office buildings, or within which the local plan sets a maximum number of parking spaces to achieve during the construction of buildings for other than residential
parking obligation area
Areas which provisions relating to the demolition permit exist within
demolition provisions areas
priority perimeter for the development energy saving
energy saving area
areas within which the competent authority may defer ruling on applications for authorization
ruling deferring
areas for specific development policies
specific area
areas where specific studies must be performed
study plan request
supplementary regulation related to local/regional/state spatial development policies (e.g. area reserved for the construction of road infrastructures development axes, central places / population growth center, suitable area for development,...) as defined by a competent authority and reported in the spatial plan
local regional state development policies
Preservation of physical structures and of the specific urban character of an area in order to maintain the composition of the local residential population. Might be adopted to counteract the threat of displacement in an inner-city residential area owing to gentrification.
composition of local residential population
Housing area reserved for dwellings which are subsidized by state or local government for persons and families with low incomes
publicly subsidised housing area
supplementary regulation related to social choices and health protection decided by the responsible authority of the plan(e.g. area reserved with social housing ratios) as defined by the competent authority responsible for the spatial plan
social health choices
area in which specific activities have restrictions. The NACE code should be used to list the restricted activities
restricted activities
area in which specific activities are permitted the other activities being forbidden. The NACE code should be used to list the permitted activities
permitted activities
area in which specific activities are forbidden the other activities being permitted. The NACE code should be used to list the forbidden activities
forbidden activities
area in which specific activities are suitable. The NACE code should be used to list the suitable activities
suitable activities
supplementary regulation related to restricting, permitting or forbidding activities (e.g. area reserved or forbidding commercial activities) or where activities are suitable as defined by the competent authority responsible for the spatial plan
regulated activities
Surface made of an asphalt layer.
Surface made of a concrete layer.
Surface consisting of a grass layer.
grass
Campaign of Cone penetration test sounding measurements
CPT survey
A CPT survey may include any number of CPT soundings. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of Vertical Seismic Profiling measurements
VSP surevey
A VSP survey may include any number of vertical seismic profiles. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
VSP survey
Campaign of airborne geophysical measurements.
airborne geophysical survey
A 2D seismic survey may include one or more seismic lines. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of borehole logging measurements
borehole logging survey
A magnetotelluric survey may include any number of MT soundings. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of FrequencyDomain EM sounding measurements
frequency domain EM Survey
A sonar survey may include any number of individual sonar measurements. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of geoRadar measurements
georadar survey
A georadar survey may include one or more georadar profiles. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of ground gravity measurements.
ground gravity survey
A 3D seismic survey may include one or more 3D seismic measurements. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of ground magnetic measurements.
ground magnetic survey
A borehole logging survey may include one or more borehole logging measurements. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of magnetotelluric sounding measurements
magnetotelluric survey
Campaign of seismological measurements.
seismological survey
A 2D resistivity survey may include one or more multielectrode DC profiles. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of sonar mapping measurements
sonar survey
Campaign of Time domain EM sounding measurements
time-domain EM survey
Campaign of Vertical Electric Sounding measurements
1D resistivity survey
Campaign of 2D Multielectrode DC measurements
2D resistivity survey
Campaign of 2D seismic measurements
2D seismic survey
A time domain EM survey may include any number of TDEM soundings. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of 3D Multielectrode DC measurements.
3D resistivity survey
A 1D resistivity survey may include any number of VES stations. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Campaign of 3D seismic measurements
3D seismic survey
A frequency domain EM survey may include any number of FDEM soundings. Geometry is the overall bounding polygon and metadata also includes responsible parties.
Radar mapping technique used to detect centimeter-sized changes in the Earth's crust due to natural phenomena.
radar interferometry
Sound Navigation And Ranging system used for underwater mapping
sonar
Geophysical measurement used to record acoustic response of seismic sources over an area in order to define 3D seismic property distribution in a volume of the earth.
3d seismics
Peak velocity of tidal stream for whole tidal cycle.
average peak flow
Average tidal power obtainable over a complete year.
average tidal power
Average neap power taking into account the peak only of the neap tidal curve.
mean neap tidal power
Vertical distance between high and low tide during neap tidal curve.
mean neap tidal range
Peak velocity of neap tidal stream.
mean neap tide peak flow
Average spring power taking account the peak only of the spring tidal curve.
mean spring tidal power
Vertical distance between high and low tide during spring tidal curve
mean spring tidal range
Peak velocity of spring tidal stream.
mean spring tide peak flow
Traffic way in the air.
Traffic way on water.
Traffic way on rail.
railroad
Traffic way on land.
The Protected Site is designated as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Programme.
biosphere reserve
The Protected Site is designated as a cultural World Heritage site.
cultural
The Protected Site is designated as a mixed World Heritage site.
The Protected Site is designated as a natural World Heritage site.
Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via collection (e.g. for sewer utility networks, collecting sewer water from customers)
collection
Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via mainly local distribution (e.g. local distribution of electricity), connecting directly to consumers
distribution
Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a small private network (e.g. owned by a private company)
Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a large transport network (e.g. to convey oil-gas-chemicals products over larger distances)
Electricity networks.
electricity
Oil, gas or chemical networks.
oil, gas or chemical
Sewer networks.
sewer
Telecommunications networks.
telecommunications
Thermal networks.
Water networks.
The number of births.
births
The employed population.
employed population
The income.
income
The number of people measured in the place where they sleep.
population at residence place
The number of people measured in the place they where they work.
population at work place
The unemployed population.
unemployed population
Any vehicle, not including pedestrians.
all vehicle
A pedal-driven two-wheeled vehicle.
bicycle
A passenger car with an attached trailer.
car with trailer
A truck vehicle of relatively small size, whose principal use is for delivery of goods and materials.
delivery truck
A vehicle engaged in emergency response, including but not limited to police, ambulance and fire.
emergency vehicle
A vehicle operated by an employee of an organization that is used according to that organization's procedures.
employee vehicle
A vehicle dedicated to a localized area within a private or restricted estate.
facility vehicle
Vehicle commonly associated with farming activities.
farm vehicle
Vehicle populated with a number of occupants corresponding to (or exceeding) the specified minimum number of passengers.
high occupancy vehicle
Train-like transport vehicle limited to a rail network within a limited area.
light rail
A vehicle that collects, carries or delivers mail.
mail vehicle
Vehicle authorized by a military authority.
military vehicle
Two or three wheeled vehicle equipped with internal combustion engine, with size less than 50 cc and maximum speed that does not exceed 45 km/h (28mph).
moped
Two or three wheeled vehicle equipped with internal combustion engine, with size more than 50 cc and maximum speed that does exceed 45 km/h (28mph).
motorcycle
A small vehicle designed for private transport of people.
passenger car
A person on foot.
pedestrian
A vehicle designed for transport of large groups of people, privately owned or chartered.
private bus
A vehicle designed for transport of large groups of people that is generally characterised by published routes and schedules.
public bus
A vehicle whose owner is resident (or a guest) of particular street or town area.
residential vehicle
Vehicle operated on behalf of a school to transport students.
school bus
Any vehicle equipped with snow chains.
snow chain equipped vehicle
A truck with more than two axles used to transport liquid or gas loads in bulk.
tanker
A vehicle licensed for hire usually fitted with a meter.
taxi
A truck vehicle for long range transport of goods.
transport truck
A bus-like mass transport vehicle hooked up to an electrical network for power supply.
trolley bus
A vehicle with supporting identification that designates a vehicle for disabled persons.
vehicle for disabled person
Vehicle transporting explosive cargo.
vehicle with explosive load
Vehicle transporting dangerous cargo other than explosive or water-polluting loads.
vehicle with other dangerous load
Vehicle transporting water-polluting cargo.
vehicle with water polluting load
The Earth’s surface
ground level
The lowest tide level that can be predicted to occur under average meteorological conditions and under any combination of astronomical conditions.
lowest astronomical tide
The average height of the sea at a tide station measured from a fixed predetermined reference level.
mean sea level
Ordnance Datum, often used as a reference point for defining vertical heights, uses the mean Sea Level as its reference point and therefore is also included within this value.
The bottom of a sea or ocean.
The correct value for the specific spatial object is not known to, and not computable by, the data provider. However, a correct value may exist.
Unknown
EXAMPLE When the "elevation of the water body above the sea level" of a certain lake has not been measured, then the reason for a void value of this property would be 'Unknown'.\n \nNOTE 'Unknown' is applied on an object-by-object basis in a spatial data set.
The characteristic is not part of the dataset maintained by the data provider. However, the characteristic may exist in the real world.
Unpopulated
EXAMPLE When the "elevation of the water body above the sea level” has not been included in a dataset containing lake spatial objects, then the reason for a void value of this property would be 'Unpopulated’.\n \nNOTE The characteristic receives this value for all objects in the spatial data set.
The characteristic may exist, but is confidential and not divulged by the data provider.
Withheld
A set or paving of pavers or tiles in concrete material covering cables or pipes.
concrete paving
Warning net for protection of cables and pipes.
net
Caution tape (also known as warning tape) is a resilient plastic tape of a signal colour or highly contrasting colour combination (such as yellow-black or red-white).
tape
Air relieve valve.
air relieve valve
air Relieve Valve
An anode is a feature (specifically, an electrical mechanism) that&rsquo;s applied to system components for the prevention of rust, pitting, and the corrosion of metal surfaces that are in contact with water or soil. A low-voltage current is applied to the water or soil in contact with the metal, such that the electromotive force renders the metal component cathodic. Corrosion is concentrated on the anodes instead of on the associated (and protected) water system components. This type of corrosion may occur in copper, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and ductile iron pipes.
Check valve.
check valve
check Valve
Clear well.
clear well
A clear well is an enclosed tank that is associated with a treatment plant. Clear wells are used to store filtered water of sufficient capacity to prevent the need to vary the filtration rate with variations in demand. Clear wells are also used to provide chlorine contact time for disinfection. Pumps are used to move the water from the clear well to the treatment plant or to a distribution system.
Control valve.
control valve
Control valves represent set of valves that operate in special ways. There are three fundamental types of control valves: backflow control, air control, and altitude.
Fire hydrant.
fire hydrant
fire Hydrant
Fitting.
fitting
The fitting represents the facility found at the joint between two lines where a transition of some sort must occur. The basic connecting devices between pipes; fittings are rarely used to control the flow of water through the network.
Fountain.
fountain
Hydrant.
A hydrant enables fire fighters to attach fire hoses to the distribution network. Hydrants also have secondary uses that include flushing main lines and laterals, filling tank trucks, and providing a temporary water source for construction jobs.
Junction.
The junction is a water network node where two or more pipes combine, or a point where water consumption is allocated and defined as demand.
Lateral point.
lateral point
A lateral point represents the location of the connection between the customer and the distribution system.
A meter is a facility that is used to measure water consumption (volume). Being a facility, a meter plays the role of a junction on the active network. NOTE Meters are also much like hydrants as they also have an associated warehouse object, namely, a WarehouseMeter.
Pressure controller.
pressure controller
pressure Controller
Pressure relieve valve.
pressure relieve valve
pressure Relieve Valve
A pump is a piece of equipment that moves, compresses, or alters the pressure of a fluid, such as water or air, being conveyed through a natural or artificial channel. NOTE Pump types include AxialFlow, Centrifugal, Jet, Reciprocating, Rotary, Screw, and Turbine.
Pump station.
pump station
A pump station is a facility for pumping water on the network to transport to another part of the network (lift pump).
Recoil check valve.
recoil check valve
recoil Check Valve
Sampling station.
sampling station
A sampling station is a facility that is used for collecting water samples. Sampling stations may be dedicated sampling devices, or they may be other devices of the system where a sample may be obtained.
The SCADA sensor is a feature that&rsquo;s used to remotely measure the status of network components as part of a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. SCADA systems provide alarms, responses, data acquisition, and control for collection and distribution systems. Operators use the SCADA system to monitor and adjust processes and facilities.
Storage basin.
storage basin
A storage basin represents artificially enclosed area of a river or harbor designed so that the water level remains unaffected by tidal changes.
Enclosed storage facility.
storage facility
Surge relief tank.
surge relief tank
A surge relief tank is a piece of equipment used to absorb pressure increases in the water system. Surge relief tanks provide a buffer against throttling within the system by accepting water into a tank through a pressure valve.
System valve.
system valve
A system valve is a facility that is fitted to a pipeline or orifice in which the closure member is either rotated or moved transversely or longitudinally in the waterway so as to control or stop the flow. System valves are used to regulate pressure, isolate, throttle flow, prevent backflow, and relieve pressure. NOTE System valve types include Gate, Plug, Ball, Cone, and Butterfly. These specific types may be classified as isolation valves.
The thrust protection represents a type of line protector that&rsquo;s used to prevent pipe movement. Thrust protection is commonly implemented as thrust blocks (masses of concrete material) that are placed at bends and around valve structures. NOTE The types of thrust protection include Anchor, Blocking, Deadman, and Kicker.
Treatment plant.
treatment plant
Vent.
vent
Water discharge point.
water discharge point
water Discharge Point
Water exhaust point.
water exhaust point
water Exhaust Point
Node in a water network.
water network node
Water service point.
water service point
water Service Point
Production well.
well
The type of hydrological persistence of water not specified.
Filled and/or flowing continuously throughout the year as its bed lies below the water table.
Filled and/or flowing for particular seasons of the year, e.g. autumn/winter.
From Ancient Greek akratos ( pure, unmixed) and PEGE ( source, fountain). Water with low mineral content or less than mineral water. Translated from : Du grec ancien akratos ( pur, sans melange ) et pege ( source, fontaine ). Qui a, en parlant d'une eau, une faible teneur en sels mineraux ou une teneur moindre que celle d'une eau minerale. http://fr.wiktionary.org/wiki/acratop%C3%A8ge
acratopegae
Brackish water is water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater. It may result from mixing of seawater with fresh water, as in estuaries, or it may occur in brackish fossil aquifers.
brackish water
Brine water is saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
brine water
Freshwater refers to bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, rivers and streams containing low concentrations of dissolved salts.
fresh water
Saline water is water that contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts. Seawater has a salinity of roughly 35,000 ppm, equivalent to 35 g/L.
saline water
Saline water is a general term for water that contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts (NaCl). The concentration is usually expressed in parts per million (ppm) of salt. The salinity concentration level used by United States Geological Survey classifies saline water in three categories. Slightly saline water contains around 1,000 to 3,000 ppm. Moderately saline water contains roughly 3,000 to 10,000 ppm. Highly saline water has around 10,000 to 35,000 ppm of salt. Seawater has a salinity of roughly 35,000 ppm, equivalent to 35 g/L. Technically, brackish water contains between 0.5 to 30 grams of salt per litre?more often expressed as 0.5 to 30 parts per thousand (ppt). Thus, brackish covers a range of salinity regimes and is not considered a precisely defined condition. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saline_water
salt water
Water with very low salinity. The salinity is equivalent or nearly equivalent to that of rainwater.
ultra fresh water
Potable water.
potable
Raw water.
raw
Salt water.
Treated water.
treated
Speed applies when fog is present.
fog
Speed applies when ice is present.
Speed applies when rain is present.
rain
Speed applies when a certain amount of smog is present.
smog
Speed applies when snow is present.
The availability of energy at a location for conversion by a wind turbine.
average mean wind power density
Annual Mean wind speed at a location.
average mean wind speed
SOURCE: Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC).
Restriction zones established for the control and eradication of notifiable animal diseases
animal health restriction zone
EXAMPLE: Bluetongue Restriction Zones (Council Directive 2000/75/EC).\n\nEXAMPLE: Avian Influenza Restriction Zones (Council Directive 2005/94/EC).\n\nEXAMPLE: African Horse Sickness (Council Directive 92/35/EEC).
Area affected by disposal of waste as defined in Article 3(19) of Directive 2008/98/EC .
area for disposal of waste
NOTE: Bathing waters are set limits for physical, chemical and microbiological parameters to ensuring clean bathing waters to protect public health and the environment.
Area in which integrated coastal zone management takes place.
DEFINITION: "Integrated coastal zone management" is a dynamic process for the sustainable management and use of coastal zones, taking into account at the same time the fragility of coastal ecosystems and landscapes, the diversity of activities and uses, their interactions, the maritime orientation of certain activities and uses and their impact on both the marine and land parts.\n\nSOURCE: Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean - signed in Madrid on 20-21 January 2008.
Member States are required to define designated waters to protect freshwater fish and shellfish by the Fisheries Directive (2006/44/EC) and Shellfish Waters Directive (2006/113/EEC).
EXAMPLE: From Directive 80/778, relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption.\nAccording to the article 8 providing that Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that any substances used in the preparation of water for human consumption do not remain in concentrations higher than the maximum admissible.
Area of land and sea, identified under Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and Council as the main unit for management when an alternative to the River Basin Districts or Sub-Districts are chosen.
flood unit of management
Source: Floods Directive: 2007/60/EU.
NOTE: FOREST EUROPE (the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe) has developed and adopted six criteria and a set of associated indicators for sustainable forest management. They provide guidance for developing policies and help assess progress on sustainable forest management. Similar criteria have been developed in other regional and international pro- cesses, all in line with the seven thematic elements of sustain- able forest management agreed by the United Nations.\nThe pan-European criteria describe the different ele- ments and goals as follows:\n1. Maintenance and appropriate enhancement of forest resources and their contribution to global carbon cycles;\n2. Maintenance of forest ecosystems’ health and vitality;\n3. Maintenance and encouragement of productive functions of forests (wood and non-wood);\n4. Maintenance, conservation and appropriate enhancement of biological diversity in forest ecosystems;\n5. Maintenance, conservation and appropriate en- hancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water);\n6. Maintenance of other socio-economic functions and conditions.\n\nSOURCE: http://www.foresteurope.org/filestore/foresteurope/Publications/pdf/Factsheet_Sustainable_Forest_Management_print.pdf]
Marine regions and their subregions are sea regions designated under international, Union, national or sub-national legislation for the purpose of assessment, management and regulation.
marine region
EXAMPLE 1: For each Marine Region a marine strategy shall be developed and implemented to maintain and improve good environmental status.\nSOURCE: Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC).\n\nEXAMPLE 2: Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Convention) shall apply to the protection of the marine environment of the Baltic Sea Area which comprises the water-body and the seabed including their living resources and other forms of marine life.\n\nEXAMPLE 3: The Convention for the Protection of the marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention) is dealing with specific areas like: prevention and elimination of pollution from land-based sources; prevention and elimination of pollution by dumping or incineration; prevention and elimination of pollution from offshore sources and assessment of the quality of the marine environment.\n\nEXAMPLE 4: Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention) aims to to prevent, abate and combat pollution of the Mediterranean Sea area and to protect and enhance the marine environment in that area.\n\nEXAMPLE 5: The Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution (Bucharest Convention) aims to prevent, reduce and control the pollution and protect the biodiversity and the marine living resources. \n\nEXAMPLE 6: UNEP Regional Seas Programme aims to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s oceans and coastal areas through the sustainable management and use of the marine and coastal environment.
An area delimited by a competent authority to manage and mitigate noise pollution. This includes agglomerations and quiet areas (in agglomerations and open country) as defined in the Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
noise restriction zone
NOTE: Noise restriction zones may also be defined to manage noise exposure relating to transport (airports, roads, rail), entertainment venues, recreational activities, construction, etc.
EXAMPLE: Directive 94/22/EC on conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons, stipulates that the limits of the geographical areas covered by an authorisation and the duration of that authorisation must be determined in proportion to what is justified in terms of the best possible exercise of the activities from an economic and technical point of view.
Regulated navigation areas port-to-port established to organise traffic, prevent accident and pollution and to support management and planning.
EXAMPLE: Regulated fairways established in accordance with Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 29 April 2004 amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans - European transport network to organise sailing traffic, prevent accident and pollution.
EXAMPLE: Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Exclusion Zone which was established to evacuate the local population and to prevent people from entering the heavily contaminated territory.\n\nEXAMPLE: Zone established around an area suffering from soil contamination to restrict development and protect human health.
Area of land and sea, made up of one or more neighbouring river basins together with their associated groundwaters and coastal waters, identified under Article 3(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC as the main unit for management of river basins.
river basin district
SOURCE: Art 2 (15) of DIRECTIVE 2000/60/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.\n\nNOTE: A river basin district can either be an international or national river basin district or a sub unit of management.\n\nNOTE 2: The relatedZone role should be used to link river basin districts. For example, a national river basin district should include a relatedZone attribute linking it to the international river basin district.
Water bodies identified as sensitive areas, as defined in Annex II to Directive 91/271/EEC .
The "water body” is a coherent sub-unit in the river basin (district) to which the environmental objectives of the Directive 2000/60/EC must apply. The identification of water bodies is based on geographical and hydrological determinants. This includes surface (river, lake, transitional and coastal) and ground water bodies.
water body under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)
SOURCE: Art 2 (15) of DIRECTIVE 2000/60/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
The area is coastal water.
coastal waters
The area is a mixing zone
mixing zone
The area is a sediment cell.
sediment cell
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class I, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class II, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class III, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class IV, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VII, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VIa, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VIb, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VIc, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class Va, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class Vb, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No.92/2 - Table 1.
equalTo
Exactly equal to
greaterThan
Greater Than
greaterThanOrEqualTo
Greater than or exactly equal to
lessThan
Less than
lessThanOrEqualTo
Less than or exactly equal to
notEqualTo
Not exactly equal to
NOTE This term is equivalent to the value 'intermediate' used in some Member States.
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.
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.
The area has been defined by interpretation of available data and/or information.
The area has been computed according to a model.
NOTE This definition intentionally avoids making reference to complex geodetic terms. It is only intended to specify the direction in which the elevation property has been measured.
Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards).
height
Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards).
The ninth most important roads in a given network.
The sixth most important roads in a given network.
The second most important roads in a given network.
The fifth most important roads in a given network.
SOURCE [GDF], [Euroroads].
The most important roads in a given network.
SOURCE [GDF] NOTE The farthest ways in the forest road network. It has no regular maintenance. [NVDB] [Euroroads].
The least important roads in a given network.
The third most important roads in a given network.
The eighth most important roads in a given network.
The seventh most important roads in a given network.
The fourth most important roads in a given network.
agreed
The edge-matched boundary has been agreed between neighbouring administrative units and is stable now.
not agreed
The edge-matched boundary has not yet been agreed between neighbouring administrative units and could be changed.
The number of lanes is the average value for a given part of the road network.
The number of lanes is the maximum value for a given part of the road network.
The number of lanes is the minimum value for a given part of the road network.
The number of tracks is the average value for a given part of the railway network.
The number of tracks is the maximum value for a given part of the railway network.
The number of tracks is the minimum value for a given part of the railway network.
An indication that a spatial object is man-made.
An indication that a spatial object is natural.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of archaeological heritage.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of cultural heritage.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of ecological stability.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of environmental stability.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of geological characteristics.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of landscape characteristics.
The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of biological diversity.
Speed limit is a maximum value
Speed limit is a minimum value
Speed limit is a recommended maximum value
Speed limit is a recommended minimum value
EXAMPLE 1 Vegetation, buildings and bridges are examples of static features. EXAMPLE 2 Cars, trucks and other dynamic features are examples of temporary phenomena. NOTE 1 For DSM surfaces describing the floor of water bodies (e.g. the sea-floor) and those features placed on it, the water bodies are not considered as part of the Earth's bare surface. Hence, they are excluded from the DSM. NOTE 2 For DSM surfaces in which any temporary phenomena have not been totally filtered and excluded, the deviations must be explained in the metadata.
digital surface model
Digital surface model.
EXAMPLE Buildings, bridges or vegetation do not form part of a DTM. NOTE 1 For DTM surfaces describing the floor of water bodies (e.g. the sea-floor), the water bodies are not considered as part of the Earth's bare surface. Hence, they are excluded from the DTM. NOTE 2 For DTM surfaces in which any features placed on the Earth's bare surface have not been totally filtered and excluded, the deviations must be explained in the metadata.
digital terrain model
Digital terrain model.
edge matched
The boundaries of neighbouring administrative units have the same set of coordinates.
not edge matched
The boundaries of neighbouring administrative units do not have the same set of coordinates.
The nominal track gauge property is broader than the standard one.
The nominal track gauge property is narrower than the standard one.
EXAMPLE Monorail.
The definition of a nominal track gauge property is not applicable to the type of railway transport.
The nominal track gauge property is equal to the European standard (1435 millimetres).
The transport network consists of transport by air.
The transport network consists of transport by cable.
The transport network consists of transport by rail.
The transport network consists of transport by road.
The transport network consists of transport by water.
The spatial object is on ground level.
The spatial object is suspended or elevated.
The spatial object is underground.
ActivityComplex
NOTE 1 This class describes the minimal set of elements necessary to describe and identify geographically a legal entity and the activities taken place on it under the context of a Environmental purposes. NOTE 2 "Activity Complex" could be assimilated to terms described on the legislation as Facility, Establishment, Plant, Holding, Organization ,Farm, Extractive Industries or Aquaculture Production Business among others EXAMPLE i.e. an Agro-business that is legally registered under the Emissions Directive.
A "single unit", both technically and economically, under the management control of the same legal entity (operator), covering activities as those listed in the Eurostat NACE classification, products and services. Activity Complex includes all infrastructure, equipment and materials. It must represent the whole area, at the same or different geographical location, managed by a "single unit".
activity complex
lower level unit
NOTE For administrative units at the lowest level of the national hierarchy no lower level unit exists. CONSTRAINT Each administrative unit except for the lowest level units shall refer to its lower level units
Units established at a lower level of the national administrative hierarchy which are administered by the administrative unit.
lowerLevelUnit
Thematic identifier corresponding to the national administrative codes defined in each country.
nationalCode
national code
NOTE It will often be a national hydrographic identifier.
localId
NOTE It is the responsibility of the data provider to guarantee uniqueness of the local identifier within the namespace.
A local identifier, assigned by the data provider. The local identifier is unique within the namespace, that is no other spatial object carries the same unique identifier.
A local identifier, assigned by some authority.
unique identifier of the soil profile given by the data provider of the dataset.
localIdentifier
local identifier
NOTE The namespace value will be owned by the data provider of the spatial object and will be registered in the INSPIRE External Object Identifier Namespaces Register.
An indicator of the scope for the local identifier.
Namespace uniquely identifying the data source of the spatial object.
NOTE In the case of a national hydrographic identifier it should be a two-letter country code as per ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2.
namespace
informationSystem
Uniform Resource Identifier of the external information system.
Information system
The geometry to be taken into account by view services, for portrayal.
NOTE 1: In case of multiple representation by point and by surface, it is generally recommended to provide the surface as reference geometry. NOTE 2: The geometric representation whose referenceGeometry is true may also be used preferably for spatial queries by download services (WFS) or by Geographical Information System (GIS).
Reference geometry
referenceGeometry
Thematic identifier at national level, generally the full national code of the cadastral zoning.
EXAMPLE 03260000AB (France), 30133 (Austria), APD00F (Netherlands).
nationalCadastalZoningReference
nationalCadastralReference
Thematic identifier at national level, generally the full national code of the basic property unit. Must ensure the link to the national cadastral register or equivalent.
The national cadastral reference can be used also in further queries in national services.
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.
contributing elevation grid coverage
Observation Time
observationTime
Date and time of groundwater state observation.
Way the name is written.
text
local scheme
Classification scheme, which is used locally and contains all classification types, their codes and/or very often their names in natural language. EXAMPLE "http://www.rac-spa.org/sites/default/files/doc_fsd/lchm_en.pdf", for the Classification of Benthic Marine Habitat Types for the Mediterranean Region or "http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/doc/Habitatele din Romania.pdf", for the Romanian habitats classification.
localScheme
Uniform resource identifier of a local classification scheme.
LOQ
Limit of quantification.
Limit of quantification
General health value
A numerical expression of a health index/indicator.
generalHealthValue
healthServiceValue
health service value
Number of the type considered.
month
pinLOD
Proportion of individuals with undetectable levels of tested parameter (below limit of detection).
Limit of detection
sourceReference
Allows citing mine plans etc.
The source reference for the mine.
The source or reference for the Earth Resource.
The reference for the OreMeasure values.
link
The set of links and link sequences that constitute the link set.
The link
Date of the background map used.
backgroundMapDate
background map date
backgroundMapReference
Reference to the background map that has been used.
Description of the dimension indication.
indicationReference
Official title of the spatial plan.
officialTitle
Date of the relevant administrative ordinance.
ordinanceDate
NOTE This attribute is multiple because, independently from the current legal status of the plan, there can be references to the dates of more than one ordinance, in relation to the different steps that the planning process has already undergone (e.g. ordinance for the preparation of a new plan, ordinance of adoption, ordinance of approval, etc.).
ordinanceReference
In mineral soils, Arabic numerals are used as prefixes to indicate discontinuities. Wherever needed, they are used preceding A, E, B, C and R. They are not used with I and W, although these symbols clearly indicate a discontinuity. These prefixes are distinct from Arabic numerals used as suffixes to denote vertical subdivisions. A discontinuity is a significant change in particle-size distribution or mineralogy that indicates a difference in the material from which the horizons formed or a significant difference in age or both, unless that difference in age is indicated by the suffix b. Symbols to identify discontinuities are used only when they will contribute substantially to the reader’s understanding of relationships among horizons. The stratification common in soils formed in alluvium is not designated as discontinuities unless particle-size distribution differs markedly from layer to layer even though genetic horizons have formed in the contrasting layers. Where a soil has formed entirely in one kind of material, a prefix is omitted from the symbol; the whole profile is material 1. Similarly, the uppermost material in a profile having two or more contrasting materials is understood to be material 1, but the number is omitted. Numbering starts with the second layer of contrasting material, which is designated 2. Underlying contrasting layers are numbered consecutively. SOURCE: -i Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition-/i , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006. NOTE a discontinuity is a boundary between two geogenic layers.
number used to indicate a discontinuity in the horizon notation.
FAO horizon discontinuity
FAOHorizonDiscontinuity
FAO horizon notation
FAOHorizonNotation
The FAO horizon notation is a code system characterizing horizons regarding the dominant soil forming processes that have been active during the horizon formation. This code summarizes many observations of the soil description and gives an impression about the genetic processes that have formed the soil under observation. NOTE The horizon notation is a combination of several letter, number and symbols. SOURCE Guidelines for soil description, 4-sup th-/sup edition, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006 EXAMPLE Bw: meaning B horizon with a development of colour and/or structure.
designation of the soil horizon.
FAOHorizonVertical
horizon vertical
The number is used to designate the horizontal subdivision of a horizon identified by a single set of letter symbol on the basis of structure, texture, colour, etc. The number 1 is used to designate the upper part of the horizon. The number 2 the part of the horizon situated below, etc. If there is no horizontal subdivision made, no number is given. NOTE the use of the word vertical is misleading in the -i Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition-/i , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006., because the horizons are separated in two or several horizontal subdomains. Vertical denotes the order in vertical direction.
Order number of the vertical subdivision in the horizon notation.
Percentage of the defined fraction.
fractionContent
SOURCE NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil survey laboratory information manual, Soil survey investigation report n.45 version 1.0 May 1995 pag. 11 NOTE sum of the percentages of all the fractions should be equal to 100 percentage EXAMPLE percentage value (weight/weight)
fraction content
soil body label
Label to identify the soil body according to the specified reference framework (metadata).
soilBodyLabel
NOTE in traditional soil maps, this is the identifier for the explanatory text of the mapping unit of the legend.
SeaAreas can consist of sub areas. e.g. A SeaArea defining all european seas could be an aggregation of multiple SeaAreas (North Sea, Mediterranean Sea etc)
subArea
NUTSCode
EXAMPLE A NUTScode from Denmark could be DK031.
Unique code of the territorial unit for statistics as defined in the framework of the Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003.
A number or a sequence of characters that uniquely identifies the locator within the relevant scope(s).
designator
Code or designator that identifies an Air Route.
NOTE Significant Points are specific air nodes which normally define air routes.
Attribute which indicates whether the air node is or is not a significant point. DEFINITION Significant point: A specified geographical location used to define an ATS route, the flight path of an aircraft or for other navigation/ATS purposes [AIXM5.0].
significantPoint
electrified
Inidicates whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it.
numberOfTracks
The number of tracks present.
stationCode
A unique code assigned to a railway station.
Number of lanes.
numberOfLanes
Value indicating the classification of an Inland waterway according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport).
Classification of an inland waterway according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport).
CEMTClass
marineWaterRoute
The collection of marine waterways associated with a traffic separation scheme.
markerBeacon
A marker forming part of a traffic separation scheme.
markerBuoy
A physical structure designed, built or installed to serve specific functions in relation to environmental material flows, such as waste or waste water flows, or a delimitable area of land or water used to serve such functions.
environmental management facility
EnvironmentalManagementFacility
EXAMPLE In the context of waste management the "specific function" may be a waste recovery or disposal operation. Typically, waste management sites and waste management installations (such as incineration plants, landfills or storages) get distinguished. Multiple waste management installations may be found at the same site. Waste management installations can be a part of other waste management installations. The functions considered for the Environmental Facilities Theme fall mainly under the NACE rev. 2 category E "Water supply; Sewerage; Waste management and remediation activities".
ducts
A single duct or set of ducts that constitute the inner-duct.
Reference to a governmental service object that is linked (related) to this utility network element.
governmentalServiceReference
This reference can be used to link a governmental service object to a utility network element.
governmental service reference
Dublin Core Metadata Element Set, Version 1.1
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant.
Spatial topic and spatial applicability may be a named place or a location specified by its geographic coordinates. Temporal topic may be a named period, date, or date range. A jurisdiction may be a named administrative entity or a geographic place to which the resource applies. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Thesaurus of Geographic Names [TGN]. Where appropriate, named places or time periods can be used in preference to numeric identifiers such as sets of coordinates or date ranges.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource.
Examples of dimensions include size and duration. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the list of Internet Media Types [MIME].
Recommended best practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context.
Language
Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as RFC 4646 [RFC4646].
A language of the resource.
Publisher
Examples of a Publisher include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Publisher should be used to indicate the entity.
An entity responsible for making the resource available.
Relation
Recommended best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.
A related resource.
Typically, rights information includes a statement about various property rights associated with the resource, including intellectual property rights.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource.
Typically, the subject will be represented using keywords, key phrases, or classification codes. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
Subject
The topic of the resource.
A name given to the resource.
Title
The nature or genre of the resource.
Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the DCMI Type Vocabulary [DCMITYPE]. To describe the file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource, use the Format element.
Approximately located proportion
The proportion of population count that doesn't follow the common rule for location. 'Population' can be persons if persons are counted, dwellings if the StatisticalDatadistribution is about dwellings, etc. EXAMPLE : A statistical distribution of the people is supposed to have been produced after the people were located in the cadastral parcel they live in. For some incorrectness in the registers used, the actual location of the cadastral parcel was not found fro some of them and an estimated location was computed. The number of people in this case must be reported in the attribute.
approximatelyLocatedPopulationProportion
Begin lifespan version
Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
Begin Life Span Version
Related to the life-cycle of the spatial object in the data set.
NOTE Since this information is not always automatically recorded by a system, but can be captured manually, the provision of the time is not required here. That is the reason why TM_Position was chosen as value type instead of DateTime, which is, however, commonly used in other INSPIRE data specifications.
Date and time at which this version of the existing land use data set was inserted or changed in the provided set of data.
NOTE This date is recorded to enable the generation of change only update files.
beginLifespanVersion
classificationScheme
A description of the identification scheme (National, European, etc.) being used.
conventionallyLocatedProportion
The proportion of population counted in the piece of datum but that cannot actually be physically located anywhere within the area of interest. EXAMPLE: This proportion will include homeless people who where given the address of the organisation that distributes social benefis to them.
Conventionally located proportion
Number of components in this composite
date
Date of calculated or estimated value.
The date when the change occured.
This may be a single date or a range.
Additional information on the actual data reported.
description
Descriptive statement about the installation.
A complementary definition of the “Activity Complex” and its characteristics.
Description of the process parameter.
The description of the HydrogeologicalObject.
A description of the constraint.
NOTE Free text to include or refer any complementary information about the Activity Complex or its characteristics.
Elevation above mean sea level.
The vertical height above datum of the borehole collar.
SOURCE [Based on EuroRegionalMap].
Source: adapted from the definition given in the data specification of the theme Elevation.
Vertically-constrained dimensional property consisting of an absolute measure referenced to a well-defined surface which is commonly taken as origin (geoïd, water level, etc.).
This is a compromise approach to supply elevation explictly for location. this is to allow for software that cannot process 3-D GM_Point. Use null if elevation is unknown. Direct position shall have a dimension of 1, and CRS will be a "vertical" CRS (e.g. EPSG CRSs in the range 5600-5799).
elevation
End Life Span Version
End lifespan version
NOTE This date is recorded primarily for those systems which "close" an entry in the spatial data set in the event of an attribute change.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the existing land use data set was superseded or retired in the provided set of data.
Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired from the spatial data set.
The grid height, in cell number (if defined).
Height
Distance measured from the lowest point of the base at ground or water level (downhill side/downstream side) to the tallest point of the spatial object.
Text commonly used to display the cadastral parcel identification.
NOTE 1 The label is usually the last part of the national cadastral reference. NOTE 2 The label can be used for label in portrayal.
label
A human readable title for the observable property
In the case of subsurface resources, true vertical depth below a chosen vertical reference level to the deepest vertex of the deposit body.
Value indicating the lower bound of the calorific range.
lowerBound
The lower limit of the range. If the value of this attribute is null and upperBound is populated, this implies that the value is between the upperBound and zero.
Value indicating the lower bound of the height/depth range.
Lower bound
lower bound
mineName
Data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.
EXAMPLES: Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, Sacrada Familia
Name of the coverage.
Descriptive name of the "Activity Complex".
Name(s) of the maritime zone.
Proper noun applied to the address area.
NOTE The data type allows names in different languages and scripts as well as inclusion of alternative name, alternative spellings, historical name and exonyms.
Name of the Process
NOTE 1 Several names in different languages may be expressed. NOTE 2 It is recommended that the language of the name (part of the Geographical/Name data type) be filled whenever possible.
Name of the Land Cover coverage.
Name of the road.
Free text name of the orthoimage coverage.
Name of the named place.
Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the installation.
Human readable name of the data set.
NOTE This field is intended to hold a name that a data provider may use in addition to the inspire identifier EXAMPLE 1 "Orthofoto's, middenschalig, kleur, provincie Limburg, opname 2011" is the name used by the Flemish Geographic Information Agency (AGIV) to indicate the OrthoImageCoverage Instance holding the orthophotomosaic covering the administrative unit 'provincie Limburg' at a resolution of 25 cm 'middenschalig' acquired in the year 2011 'opname 2011' EXAMPLE 2 "BDOrtho coverage on Savoie at 50 cm - 2011" could be the name of an OrthoimageCoverage instance corresponding to a subset of the BDOrtho product of IGN France, the orthophoto of the "department" Savoie (an administrative unit) at a resolution of 50 cm.
Name of the cadastral zoning.
The name or code of the HydrogeologicalObject.
Name
A short descriptive identification name for a specific dataset provided by an institution. EXAMPLE 1 Redlisted_species_Norway EXAMPLE 2 Invasive_alien_species_ Ireland EXAMPLE 3 Articles17_report_Germany
Name of the Land Cover data set.
Name of the construction.
Plain text denotation of the AbstractMonitoringObject.
The attribute 'name' shall indicate the meaning of the named value. Its value should be taken from a well-governed source if possible.
Official name of the supplementary regulation
A geographical name that is used to identify the management, restriction or regulation zone in the real world. It provides a 'key' for implicitly associating different representations of the object.
Official national geographical name of the administrative unit, given in several languages where required.
Name of a specific data set provided for Species Distribution.
NOTE 1 Cadastral zonings which are also administrative units have generally a name. EXAMPLE Bordeaux, Copenhagen. NOTE 2 The language of the name should be filled in most cases, except if the data producer does not know in which language the names are.
EXAMPLE The name of the catchment area for which a coverage has been extracted to represent Hydroelectric potential.
The name of the collection.
NOTE: The percentage of use is generally the percentage of floor area dedicated to this given use. If it is not the case, it is recommended to explain what the percentage refers to in metadata (template for additional information) EXAMPLE: 30 (if 30% of the building is occupied by trade activity).
The proportion of the real world object, given as a percentage, devoted to this current use.
Percentage
NOTE The percentage is according to the socio-economic importance of the use. In section 5.2.1.1.2. examples of the use of percentages are given.
A code created and maintained for postal purposes to identify a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points.
postCode
reference
NOTE: This reference will act as a foreign key to implement the association between the spatial object in the INSPIRE data set and in the external information system. EXAMPLE: The cadastral reference of a given building in the national cadastral register.
Thematic identifier of the spatial object or of any piece of information related to the spatial object.
A reference for the collection.
NOTE In the case of a national hydrographic identifier it may start with a two-letter country code as per ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2.
NOTE Chart datums should only be used to refer and portray depths at local level, since they are determined by a local water level. EXAMPLE 1 Lake or part of a lake in which a specific water level is used as depth datum. EXAMPLE 2 River section in which a specific water level is used as depth datum. EXAMPLE 3 Extent of the sea area in which a specific local tide level is used as depth datum.
An indicator of the scope or origin for an order code (including whether it is national, supranational or European).
scope
Geographic scope in which the local depth datum is practically used.
Start of reference period.
startDate
Start date
Date on which the mine commenced operation.
Upper bound
upper bound
In the case of subsurface resources, depth is the true vertical depth below a chosen vertical reference level to the shallowest vertex of the deposit body.
Value indicating the upper bound of the height/depth range.
Value indicating the upper bound of the calorific range.
The upper limit of the range. If the value of this attribute is null and lowerBound is populated, this implies that the value is between the lowerBound and infinity.
upperBound
Official date and time the hydrogeological object was/will be legally established.
The time when the transport area started to exist in the real world.
NOTE This is the date and time the register reference can be used in legal acts.
First date at which this grid is a valid representation of reality.
NOTE This date and time can be set in the future for situations where an address or a version of an address has been decided by the appropriate authority to take effect for a future date.
A date gives values for year, month and day.
The time when the activity complex started to exist in the real world.
First date at which this spatial plan is valid in reality.
the time when the existing land use data set started to exist in the real world
validFrom
The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
NOTE This is the date and time the national cadastral reference can be used in legal acts.
The time when the utility network element started to exist in the real world.
Date and time of which this version of the address was or will be valid in the real world.
The time when the exposed element started to exist in the real world.
Official date and time the basic property unit was/will be legally established.
valid from
Valid From
The starting time of validity for a status type.
The time when the information will start being used.
validTo
The time from which this existing land use data set no longer exists in the real world.
The time from which the utility network element no longer exists in the real world.
The time from which the transport area no longer exists in the real world.
Valid To
valid to
The time when the information will stop being used.
Date and time at which the basic property unit legally ceased/will cease to be used.
NOTE This is the date and time the national cadastral reference can no longer be used in legal acts.
Date and time at which this version of the address ceased or will cease to exist in the real world.
The time when the activity complex no longer exists in the real world.
The time from which the spatial plan no longer exists in the real world.
Date and time at which the hydrogeological object legally ceased/will cease to be used.
The time from which the grid is no longer a valid representation of reality.
The time from which the exposed element no longer exists in the real world.
The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
NOTE This is the date and time the register reference can no longer be used in legal acts.
The ending time of validity for a status type.
The grid width, in cell number (if defined).
Road width value.
width
Width
NOTE 1 The value of the physical width of the runway [AIXM5.0], when applied to RunwayArea. NOTE 2 The value of the physical width of the taxiway [AIXM5.0], when applied to TaxiwayArea. NOTE 3 The value of the physical width of the touchdown and lift-off area [AIXM5.0], when applied to TouchDownLiftOff.
Width of watercourse (as a range) along its length.
The width of the Earth Resource.
GridEnvelope
Provides grid coordinate values for the diametrically opposed corners of an envelope that bounds a section of grid. The value of a single coordinate is the number of offsets from the origin of the grid in the direction of a specific axis.
Null
Utility type for null elements. The value may be selected from one of the enumerated tokens, or may be a URI in which case this should identify a resource which describes the reason for the null.
axisName
compression
fileName
mimeType
NilReason
fileReference
ruleDefinition
accumulationIntervalLength
aggregationDuration
cumulative
generationDate
generationSystem
intendedObservationSpacing
localDictionary
maxGapPeriod
maximumGap
point
sourceDefinition
spacing
temporalExtent
zoneAbbreviation
zoneOffset