
Article 1 

1. This Regulation sets out the requirements for technical arrangements for the interoperability and, where practicable, harmonisation of spatial data sets and spatial data services corresponding to the themes listed in Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1205/2008.
2. This Regulation does not apply to the network services falling within the scope of Commission Regulation (EC) No 976/2009.
Article 2 
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions as well as the theme-specific definitions set out in the Annexes shall apply:

1.. ‘abstract type’ means a type that cannot be instantiated, but which may have attributes and association roles,
2.. ‘association role’ means a value or object, to which a type has a relationship between spatial objects,
3.. ‘attribute’ means a characteristic which may have an impact on the environment,
4.. ...
5.. ‘code list’ means an open enumeration that can be extended,
6.. ‘data type’ means a descriptor of a set of values that lack identity, in accordance with ISO/TS 19103:2005,
7.. ‘enumeration’ means a data type whose instances form a fixed list of named literal values. Attributes of an enumerated type may only take values from this list,
8.. ‘external object identifier’ means a unique object identifier which is published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object,
9.. ‘identifier’ means a linguistically independent sequence of characters capable of uniquely and permanently identifying that with which it is associated, in accordance with EN ISO 19135:2007,
10.. ‘instantiate’ means to create an object that is conformant with the definition, attributes, association roles and constraints specified for the instantiated type,
11.. ‘layer’ means a basic unit of geographic information that may be requested as a map from a server in accordance with EN ISO 19128:2008,
12.. ‘life-cycle information’ means a set of properties of a spatial object that describe the temporal characteristics of a version of a spatial object or the changes between versions,
13.. ‘metadata element’ means a discrete unit of metadata, in accordance with EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008,
14.. ‘package’ means a general purpose mechanism for organizing elements into groups,
15.. ‘register’ means a set of files containing identifiers assigned to items with descriptions of the associated items, in accordance with EN ISO 19135:2007,
16.. ‘spatial object type’ means a classification of spatial objects,
17.. ‘style’ means a mapping from spatial object types and their properties and constraints to parameterized symbols used in drawing maps,
18.. ‘sub-type of’ means a relationship between a more specific type and a more general type, where the more specific type is fully consistent with the more general type and contains additional information, as adapted from ISO/TS 19103:2005,
19.. ‘type’ means spatial object type or data type,
20.. ‘voidable’ means that, for an attribute or association role a value of ‘void’ may be made available if no corresponding value is contained in the spatial data sets maintained by the appropriate authority or no corresponding value can be derived from existing values at reasonable costs. If an attribute or association role is not voidable, the table cell specifying its voidability is left blank,
21.. ‘property’ means attribute or association role,
22.. ‘union type’ means a type consisting of one and only one of several alternatives (listed as member attributes), in accordance with ISO/TS 19103:2005,
23.. ‘association class’ means a type that defines additional properties on a relationship between two other types,
24.. ‘coverage’ means a spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain, in accordance with ISO 19123:2007,
25.. ‘domain’ means a well-defined set, in accordance with ISO/TS 19103:2005,
26.. ‘range’ means a set of feature attribute values associated by a function with the elements of the domain of a coverage, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,
27.. ‘rectified grid’ means a grid for which there is an affine transformation between the grid coordinates and the coordinates of a coordinate reference system, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,
28.. ‘referenceable grid’ means a grid associated with a transformation that can be used to convert grid coordinate values into values of coordinates referenced to an external coordinate reference system, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,
29.. ‘tessellation’ means a partitioning of a space into a set of conterminous subspaces having the same dimension as the space being partitioned. A tessellation in a 2D space consists of a set of non-overlapping polygons that entirely cover a region of interest,
30.. ‘narrower value’ means a value that has a hierarchical relationship to a more general parent value,
31.. ‘end point’ means the internet address used to directly call an operation provided by a spatial data service,
32.. ‘access point’ means an internet address containing a detailed description of a spatial data service, including a list of end points to allow its execution,
33.. ‘Invocable spatial data service’ means all of the following:

((a)) a spatial data service with metadata which fulfils the requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008,
((b)) a spatial data service with at least one resource locator that is an access point,
((c)) a spatial data service in conformity with a documented and publicly available set of technical specifications providing the information necessary for its execution,
34.. ‘interoperable spatial data service’ means an invocable spatial data service which fulfils the requirements of Annex VI,
35.. ‘harmonised spatial data service’ means an interoperable spatial data service which fulfils the requirements of Annex VII,
36.. ‘conformant spatial data set’ means a spatial data set which fulfils the requirements of this Regulation,
37.. ‘operation’ means an action supported by a spatial data service,
38.. ‘interface’ means the named set of operations that characterise the behaviour of an entity as defined by ISO 19119:2005.
39.. “appropriate authority” means—
(a) in relation to England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State;
(b) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;
40.. any reference to a protected site designated under, or in relation to, Natura 2000 is to be read as a reference to a site which formed part of the Natura 2000 network immediately before exit day or which forms part of any similar or equivalent network under the legislation of any part of the United Kingdom after exit day.
Article 3 
Types that are common to several of the themes listed in Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 shall conform to the definitions and constraints and include the attributes and association roles set out in Annex I.
Article 4 

1. For the exchange and classification of spatial objects from data sets falling within regulation 4 of the INSPIRE Regulations 2009 or, as the case may be, regulation 5 of the INSPIRE (Scotland) Regulations 2009, public authorities shall use the spatial object types and associated data types, enumerations and code lists that are defined in Annexes II, III and IV for the themes the data sets relate to.
2. Spatial object types and data types shall comply with the definitions and constraints and include the attributes and association roles set out in the Annexes.
3. The enumerations and code lists used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types shall comply with the definitions and include the values set out in the Annexes. The enumeration and code list values are uniquely identified by language-neutral mnemonic codes for computers. The values may also include a language-specific name to be used for human interaction.
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Article 5 

1. For all types defined in this Regulation, a language-neutral name for computers is given between parentheses in the title of the section specifying the requirements for that type. This language-neutral name shall be used for referring to the corresponding type in the definition of an attribute or association role.
2. Types that are a sub-type of another type shall also include all this type’s attributes and association roles.
3. Abstract types shall not be instantiated.
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Article 6 

1. Code lists shall be one of the following types, as specified in the Annexes I to IV:
(a) code lists whose allowed values comprise only the values specified in this Regulation;
(b) code lists whose allowed values comprise the values specified in this Regulation and narrower values defined by data providers;
(c) code lists whose allowed values comprise the values specified in this Regulation and additional values at any level defined by data providers;
(d) code lists, whose allowed values comprise any values defined by data providers.For the purposes of points (b), (c) and (d), in addition to the allowed values, data providers may use the values specified in the relevant INSPIRE Technical Guidance document available on the INSPIRE web site of the Joint Research Centre.
2. Code lists may be hierarchical. Values of hierarchical code lists may have a more general parent value. Where the valid values of a hierarchical code list are specified in a table in this Regulation, the parent values are listed in the last column.
3. Where, for an attribute whose type is a code list as referred to in points (b), (c) or (d) of paragraph 1, a data provider provides a value that is not specified in this Regulation, that value and its definition shall be made available in a register.
4. Attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types whose type is a code list may only take values that are allowed according to the specification of the code list.
5. Attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types that have an enumeration type may only take values from the lists specified for the enumeration type.
Article 7 

1. Every encoding rule used to encode spatial data shall conform to EN ISO 19118. In particular, it shall specify schema conversion rules for all spatial object types and all attributes and association roles and the output data structure used.
2. Every encoding rule used to encode spatial data shall be made available.
Article 8 

1. The appropriate authority shall make available updates of data on a regular basis.
2. All updates shall be made at the latest 6 months after the change was applied in the source data set, unless a different period is specified for a specific spatial data theme in the Annexes.
3. The updates of data shall be made available to all related spatial data services according to the deadline specified in paragraph 2.
Article 9 

1. The data type Identifier defined in Section 2.1 of Annex I shall be used as a type for the external object identifier of a spatial object.
2. The external object identifier for the unique identification of spatial objects shall not be changed during the life-cycle of a spatial object.
Article 10 

1. Different versions of the same spatial object shall always be instances of the same spatial object type.
2. The namespace and localId attributes of the external object identifier shall remain the same for different versions of a spatial object.
3. Where the attributes beginLifespanVersion and endLifespanVersion are used, the value of endLifespanVersion shall not be before the value of beginLifespanVersion.
Article 11 

1. The default temporal reference system referred to in point 5 of part B of Annex 4 to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 shall be used, unless other temporal reference systems are specified for a specific spatial data theme in the Annexes.
2. If other temporal reference systems are used, these shall be specified in the data set metadata.
Article 12 

1. The value domain of spatial properties defined in this Regulation shall be restricted to the Simple Feature spatial schema as defined in Herring, John R. (ed.), OpenGIS® Implementation Standard for Geographic information – Simple feature access – Part 1: Common architecture, version 1.2.1, Open Geospatial Consortium, 2011, unless specified otherwise for a specific spatial data theme or type.
2. All measurement values shall be expressed using SI units or non-SI units accepted for use with the International System of Units, unless specified otherwise for a specific spatial data theme or type.
3. Where the attributes validFrom and validTo are used, the value of validTo shall not be before the value of validFrom.
4. In addition, all theme-specific requirements set out in Annex II shall apply.
Article 13 
The metadata describing a spatial data set shall include the following metadata elements required for interoperability:1. Coordinate Reference SystemDescription of the coordinate reference system(s) used in the data set.2. Temporal Reference SystemDescription of the temporal reference system(s) used in the data set.
This element is mandatory only if the spatial data set contains temporal information that does not refer to the default temporal reference system.3. EncodingDescription of the computer language construct(s) specifying the representation of data objects in a record, file, message, storage device or transmission channel.4. Topological ConsistencyCorrectness of the explicitly encoded topological characteristics of the data set as described by the scope.
This element is mandatory only if the data set includes types from the Generic Network Model and does not assure centreline topology (connectivity of centrelines) for the network.5. Character EncodingThe character encoding used in the data set.
This element is mandatory only if an encoding is used that is not based on UTF-8.6.Spatial Representation TypeThe method used to spatially represent geographic information.
Article 14 

1. For the portrayal of spatial data sets using a view network service as specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009, the following shall be available:
(a) the layers specified in Annex II for the theme or themes the data set is related to;
(b) for each layer at least a default portrayal style, with as a minimum an associated title and a unique identifier.
2. For each layer, Annex II defines the following:
(a) a human readable title of the layer to be used for display in user interface;
(b) the spatial object type(s), or sub-set thereof, that constitute(s) the content of the layer.
3. For spatial object types whose objects can be further classified using a code list-valued attribute, several layers may be defined. Each of these layers shall include the spatial objects corresponding to one specific code list value. In the definition of such sets of layers in Annexes II, III and IV, all of the following requirements shall be fulfilled:
(a) the placeholder <CodeListValue> shall represent the values of the relevant code list, with the first letter in upper case;
(b) the placeholder <human-readable name> shall represent the human-readable name of the code list values;
(c) the spatial object type shall include the relevant attribute and code list, in parentheses;
(d) one example of a layer shall be given.
Article 14a 
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Article 14b 
The invocable spatial data services relating to the data contained in at least one conformant spatial data set shall fulfil the interoperability requirements set out in Annexes V and VI and, where practicable, the harmonisation requirements set-out in Annex VII.
Article 15 
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ANNEX I
1. 
The following common types, used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types, are defined as follows:


((1)) For the types Any, Angle, Area, Boolean, CharacterString, Date, DateTime, Decimal, Distance, Integer, Length, Measure, Number, Probability, Real, RecordType, Sign, UnitOfMeasure, Velocity and Volume, the definitions given in ISO/TS 19103:2005 shall apply.
((2)) For the types DirectPosition, GM_Boundary, GM_Curve, GM_MultiCurve, GM_MultiSurface, GM_Object, GM_Point, GM_Primitive, GM_Solid, GM_Surface and GM_Tin, the definitions given in EN ISO 19107:2005 shall apply.
((3)) For the types TM_Duration, TM_GeometricPrimitive, TM_Instant, TM_Object, TM_Period and TM_Position, the definitions given in EN ISO 19108:2005/AC:2008 shall apply.
((4)) For the type GF_PropertyType, the definitions given in EN ISO 19109:2006 shall apply.
((5)) For the types CI_Citation, CI_Date, CI_RoleCode, EX_Extent, EX_VerticalExtent, MD_Distributor, MD_Resolution and URL, the definitions given in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008 shall apply.
((6)) For the type CV_SequenceRule, the definitions given in EN ISO 19123:2007 shall apply.
((7)) For the types AbstractFeature, Quantity and Sign, the definitions given in EN ISO 19136:2009 shall apply.
((8)) For the types LocalisedCharacterString, PT_FreeText and URI, the definitions given in CEN ISO/TS 19139:2009 shall apply.
((9)) For the type LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem, the definitions given in ISO 19144-2:2012 shall apply.
((10)) For the types GFI_Feature, Location, NamedValue, OM_Observation, OM_Process, SamplingCoverageObservation, SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingPoint, SF_SamplingSolid, SF_SamplingSurface and SF_SpatialSamplingFeature, the definitions given in ISO 19156:2011 shall apply.
((11)) For the types Category, Quantity, QuantityRange and Time, the definitions given in Robin, Alexandre (ed.), 
                                    OGC®SWE Common Data Model Encoding Standard, version 2.0.0
                                 , Open Geospatial Consortium, 2011 shall apply.
((12)) For the types TimeValuePair and Timeseries, the definitions given in Taylor, Peter (ed.), 
                                    OGC® WaterML 2.0: Part 1 – Timeseries, v2.0.0
                                 , Open Geospatial Consortium, 2012 shall apply.
((13)) For the types CGI_LinearOrientation and CGI_PlanarOrientation, the definitions given in CGI Interoperability Working Group, 
                                    Geoscience Markup Language (GeoSciML), version 3.0.0
                                 , Commission for the Management and Application of Geoscience Information (CGI) of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2011 shall apply.

2.  2.1. 
External unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
localId 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. CharacterString 
namespace Namespace uniquely identifying the data source of the spatial object. CharacterString 
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. CharacterString voidable
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An organisation or a person with a role related to a resource.



                                          Attribute
                                        
                                          Definition
                                        
                                          Type
                                        
                                          Voidability
                                       

                                          individualName
                                        
                                          Name of the related person.
                                        
                                          PT_FreeText
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          organisationName
                                        
                                          Name of the related organisation.
                                        
                                          PT_FreeText
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          positionName
                                        
                                          Position of the party in relation to a resource, such as head of department.
                                        
                                          PT_FreeText
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          contact
                                        
                                          Contact information for the related party.
                                        
                                          Contact
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          role
                                        
                                          Roles of the party in relation to a resource, such as owner.
                                        
                                          PartyRoleValue
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

At least the individual, organisation or position name shall be provided.
 2.3. 
Communication channels by which it is possible to gain access to someone or something.



                                          Attribute
                                        
                                          Definition
                                        
                                          Type
                                        
                                          Voidability
                                       

                                          address
                                        
                                          An address provided as free text.
                                        
                                          AddressRepresentation
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          contactInstructions
                                        
                                          Supplementary instructions on how or when to contact an individual or organisation.
                                        
                                          PT_FreeText
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          electronicMailAddress
                                        
                                          An address of the organisation's or individual's electronic mailbox.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          hoursOfService
                                        
                                          Periods of time when the organisation or individual can be contacted.
                                        
                                          PT_FreeText
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          telephoneFacsimile
                                        
                                          Number of a facsimile machine of the organisation or individual.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          telephoneVoice
                                        
                                          Telephone number of the organisation or individual.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          website
                                        
                                          Pages provided on the World Wide Web by the organisation or individual.
                                        
                                          URL
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       
 2.4. 
Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a document.



                                          Attribute
                                        
                                          Definition
                                        
                                          Type
                                        
                                          Voidability
                                       

                                          name
                                        
                                          Name of the document.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          shortName
                                        
                                          Short name or alternative title of the document.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          date
                                        
                                          Date of creation, publication or revision of the document.
                                        
                                          CI_Date
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          link
                                        
                                          Link to an online version of the document
                                        
                                          URL
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       

                                          specificReference
                                        
                                          Reference to a specific part of the document.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        
                                          voidable
                                       
 2.5. 
Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a legal act or a specific part of a legal act.

This type is a sub-type of DocumentCitation.



                                          Attribute
                                        
                                          Definition
                                        
                                          Type
                                        
                                          Voidability
                                       

                                          identificationNumber
                                        
                                          Code used to identify the legislative instrument
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          officialDocumentNumber
                                        
                                          Official document number used to uniquely identify the legislative instrument.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          dateEnteredIntoForce
                                        
                                          Date the legislative instrument entered into force.
                                        
                                          TM_Position
                                        

                                          dateRepealed
                                        
                                          Date the legislative instrument was repealed.
                                        
                                          TM_Position
                                        

                                          level
                                        
                                          The level at which the legislative instrument is adopted.
                                        
                                          LegislationLevelValue
                                        

                                          journalCitation
                                        
                                          Citation of the official journal in which the legislation is published.
                                        
                                          OfficialJournalInformation
                                        

If the link attribute is void, the journal citation shall be provided.
 2.6. 
Full citation of the location of the legislative instrument within the official journal.



                                          Attribute
                                        
                                          Definition
                                        
                                          Type
                                        
                                          Voidability
                                       

                                          officialJournalIdentification
                                        Reference to the location within the official journal within which the legislative instrument was published. This reference shall be comprised of three parts:
— the title of the official journal
— the volume and/or series number
— Page number(s) 
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          ISSN
                                        
                                          The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit number that identifies the periodical publication in which the legislative instrument was published.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          ISBN
                                        
                                          International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is an nine-digit number that uniquely identifies the book in which the legislative instrument was published.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          linkToJournal
                                        
                                          Link to an online version of the official journal
                                        
                                          URL
                                        
 2.7. 
Thematic identifier to uniquely identify the spatial object.



                                          Attribute
                                        
                                          Definition
                                        
                                          Type
                                        
                                          Voidability
                                       

                                          identifier
                                        
                                          Unique identifier used to identify the spatial object within the specified identification scheme.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

                                          identifierScheme
                                        
                                          Identifier defining the scheme used to assign the identifier.
                                        
                                          CharacterString
                                        

3.  3.1. 
The relative vertical position of a spatial object.


Value Definition
onGroundSurface The spatial object is on ground level.
suspendedOrElevated The spatial object is suspended or elevated.
underground The spatial object is underground.

4.  4.1. 
The status of a facility with regards to its completion and use.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Name
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          functional
                                        
                                          functional
                                        
                                          The facility is functional.
                                       

                                          projected
                                        
                                          projected
                                        
                                          The facility is being designed. Construction has not yet started.
                                       

                                          underConstruction
                                        
                                          under construction
                                        
                                          The facility is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the facility and not to maintenance work.
                                       

                                          disused
                                        
                                          disused
                                        
                                          The facility is no longer used, but is not being or has not been decommissioned.
                                       

                                          decommissioned
                                        
                                          decommissioned
                                        
                                          The facility is no longer used and is being or has been decommissioned.
 4.2. 
Country code as defined in the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.

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The allowed values for this code list are the two-letter country codes listed in the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
 4.3. 
The level at which a legal act or convention has been adopted.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on the INSPIRE Generic Conceptual Model.
 4.4. 
Roles of parties related to or responsible for a resource.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:


— Role Code (CI_RoleCode): Functions performed by a responsible party, as specified in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008.
— Role of a Related Party (RelatedPartyRoleValue): Classification of related party roles, as specified in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Name
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          authority
                                        
                                          authority
                                        
                                          A party legally mandated to supervise a resource and/or parties related to a resource.
                                       

                                          operator
                                        
                                          operator
                                        
                                          A party that runs a resource.
                                       

                                          owner
                                        
                                          owner
                                        
                                          A party that owns a resource, i.e., to which a resource belongs in a legal sense.
                                       
 4.5. 
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology and oceanography.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on the INSPIRE Generic Conceptual Model.
 4.6. 
Gender of a person or group of persons.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Name
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          female
                                        
                                          female
                                        
                                          A person or group of persons of female gender.
                                       

                                          male
                                        
                                          male
                                        
                                          A person or group of persons of male gender.
                                       

                                          unknown
                                        
                                          unknown
                                        
                                          A person or group of persons of unknown gender.

5.  5.1.  5.1.1. 
Represents a reference between two elements in the same network.


Association role Definition Type Voidability
element The cross referenced elements NetworkElement 
 5.1.2. 
Abstract base type representing a linear network element that may be used as a target in linear referencing.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.
 5.1.3. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.


Association role Definition Type Voidability
element Sequence of crossing links. The order reflects their elevation; the first link is the lower link. Link 
 5.1.4. 
Curvilinear network element that connects two positions and represents a homogeneous path in the network. The connected positions may be represented as nodes.

This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
centrelineGeometry The geometry that represents the centreline of the link. GM_Curve 
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. Boolean 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
endNode The optional end node for this link. The end node may be the same instance as the start node. Node 
startNode The optional start node for this link. Node 
 5.1.5. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
link The ordered collection of directed links that constitute the link sequence. DirectedLink 
 5.1.6. 
A collection of link sequences and/or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a network.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.


Association role Definition Type Voidability
link The set of links and link sequences that constitute the link set. GeneralisedLink 
 5.1.7. 
A network is a collection of network elements.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geographicalName Geographical name for this network. GeographicalName voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
elements The collection of elements that constitutes the network. NetworkElement 
 5.1.8. 
A 2-dimensional element in a network.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry Represents the geometric properties of the area GM_Surface 
 5.1.9. 
Represents a logical connection between two or more network elements in different networks.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
type Categorisation of the network connection. ConnectionTypeValue voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
element Network elements in different networks NetworkElement 

All elements have to be in different networks
 5.1.10. 
Abstract base type representing an element in a network. Every element in a network provides some function that is of interest in the network.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
inNetwork The networks in which a network element is a member. Network voidable
 5.1.11. 
Abstract base type representing phenomena located at or along a network element. This base type provides general properties to associate the network-related phenomena (network properties) with the network elements.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
networkRef Spatial reference of the network-related property. NetworkReference voidable
 5.1.12. 
Represents a significant position in the network that always occurs at the beginning or the end of a link.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry The location of the node. GM_Point 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
spokeEnd The links that enter the node. Link voidable
spokeStart The links that leave the node. Link voidable
 5.2.  5.2.1. 
A link either in its positive or negative direction.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability Voidability
direction Indicates if the directed link agrees (positive) or disagrees (negative) with the positive direction of the link. Sign 


Association role Definition Type Voidability Voidability
link The link Link 
 5.2.2. 
A network reference to a linear network element.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkReference.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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. LinkDirectionValue voidable

Linear reference targets must be linear network elements. That is, if linear referencing is used or direction is relevant, the target of the network reference shall be a link or a link sequence.
 5.2.3. 
A reference to a network element.


Association role Definition Type Voidability
element The referenced network element. NetworkElement 
 5.2.4. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of LinkReference.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
fromPosition The start position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry. Length 
offset An offset from the centreline 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. Length voidable
toPosition The end position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry. Length 
 5.2.5. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of LinkReference.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
atPosition Position of the point, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry. Length 
offset An offset from the centreline 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. Length voidable
 5.3.  5.3.1. 
Types of connections between different networks.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          crossBorderConnected
                                        
                                          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.
                                       

                                          crossBorderIdentical
                                        
                                          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.
                                       

                                          intermodal
                                        
                                          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.
 5.3.2. 
List of values for directions relative to a link

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          bothDirections
                                        
                                          In both directions.
                                       

                                          inDirection
                                        
                                          In direction of the link.
                                       

                                          inOppositeDirection
                                        
                                          In the opposite direction of the link.

6. 
The INSPIRE coverage model consists of the following packages:


— Coverages (Base)
— Coverages (Domain And Range)
 6.1.  6.1.1. 
The package Coverages (Base) contains the spatial object type Coverage.
 6.1.1.1. 
Spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                metadata
                                              
                                                Application specific metadata of the coverage.
                                              
                                                Any
                                              

                                                rangeType
                                              
                                                Description of the structure of the range values.
                                              
                                                RecordType
                                              
 6.2.  6.2.1. 
The package Coverages (Domain and Range) contains the following spatial object types:


— Coverage (Domain And Range Representation)
— Rectified Grid Coverage
— Referenceable Grid Coverage
 6.2.1.1. 
Coverage which provides the domain and range as separate properties.

This type is a sub-type of Coverage.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                coverageFunction
                                              
                                                Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.
                                              
                                                CoverageFunction
                                              

                                                domainSet
                                              
                                                Configuration of the domain of the coverage described in terms of coordinates.
                                              
                                                Any
                                              

                                                rangeSet
                                              
                                                Set of values associated by a function with the elements of the domain of the coverage.
                                              
                                                Any
                                              

The grid function shall only be valid for domains that are grids.
 6.2.1.2. 
Coverage whose domain consists of a rectified grid.

This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

The domain shall be a rectified grid.

Grid points of a RectifiedGridCoverage shall coincide with the centres of cells of the geographical grids defined in Section 2.2 of Annex II at any resolution level.
 6.2.1.3. 
Coverage whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.

This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

The domain shall be a referenceable grid.
 6.2.2.  6.2.2.1. 
Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                ruleDefinition
                                              
                                                A formal or informal description of the coverage function as text.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                ruleReference
                                              
                                                A formal or informal description of the coverage function as reference.
                                              
                                                URI
                                              

                                                gridFunction
                                              
                                                Mapping rule for grid geometries.
                                              
                                                GridFunction
                                              
 6.2.2.2. 
An explicit mapping rule for grid geometries.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                sequenceRule
                                              
                                                Description of how the grid points are ordered for association to the elements of the values in the range set of the coverage.
                                              
                                                CV_SequenceRule
                                              

                                                startPoint
                                              
                                                The grid point to be associated with the first record in the range set of the coverage.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

7. 
The INSPIRE observations model consists of the following packages:


— Observation References
— Processes
— Observable Properties
— Specialised Observations
 7.1.  7.1.1. 
The package Observation References contains the spatial object type Observation Set.
 7.1.1.1. 
Links a set of Observations.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                Information about the spatial and temporal extent.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                member
                                              
                                                One member of the ObservationSet.
                                              
                                                OM_Observation
                                              
 7.2.  7.2.1. 
The package Processes contains the spatial object type Process.
 7.2.1.1. 
Description of an observation process.

This type is a sub-type of OM_Process.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the Process.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                type
                                              
                                                Type of process.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                documentation
                                              
                                                Further information (online/offline) associated with the process.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                processParameter
                                              
                                                Parameter controlling the application of the process and, as a consequence its output.
                                              
                                                ProcessParameter
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                responsibleParty
                                              
                                                Individual or organisation related to the process.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 7.2.2.  7.2.2.1. 
Description of the given parameter



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the process parameter.
                                              
                                                ProcessParameterNameValue
                                              

                                                description
                                              
                                                Description of the process parameter.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 7.2.3.  7.2.3.1. 
A code list of names of process parameters.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 7.3.  7.3.1.  7.3.1.1. 
A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200 nm.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                constrainedProperty
                                              
                                                The property being constrained. e.g. 
                                                ‘
                                                colour
                                                ’
                                                 if the constraint is 
                                                ‘
                                                colour = blue
                                                ’
                                                .
                                              
                                                PhenomenonTypeValue
                                              

                                                label
                                              
                                                A human readable title for the constraint as a whole.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 7.3.1.2. 
A constraint based on some qualifying category. e.g. colour = ‘red’.

This type is a sub-type of Constraint.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                comparison
                                              
                                                A comparison operator. In the case of a category constraint it should be 
                                                ‘
                                                equalTo
                                                ’
                                                 or 
                                                ‘
                                                notEqualTo
                                                ’
                                                .
                                              
                                                ComparisonOperatorValue
                                              

                                                value
                                              
                                                The value of the property that is constrained e.g. 
                                                ‘
                                                blue
                                                ’
                                                 (if the constrained property is colour).
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 7.3.1.3. 
A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength ≥ 300 nm and wavelength ≤ 600 nm.

This type is a sub-type of Constraint.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                The numerical value range of the property that is constrained.
                                              
                                                RangeBounds
                                              

                                                uom
                                              
                                                Units of measure used in the constraint.
                                              
                                                UnitOfMeasure
                                              
 7.3.1.4. 
The start and end bounding values of a numerical range (e.g. start ≥ 50, end ≤ 99).



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                startComparison
                                              
                                                The comparator used for the lower range limit (e.g. greaterThanOrEqualTo).
                                              
                                                ComparisonOperatorValue
                                              

                                                rangeStart
                                              
                                                The lower limit of the range.
                                              
                                                Real
                                              

                                                endComparison
                                              
                                                The comparator used for the upper range limit (e.g. lessThan).
                                              
                                                ComparisonOperatorValue
                                              

                                                rangeEnd
                                              
                                                The upper limit of the range.
                                              
                                                Real
                                              
 7.3.1.5. 
A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length ≥ 1 m.

This type is a sub-type of Constraint.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                The numerical value of the property that is constrained.
                                              
                                                Real
                                              

                                                comparison
                                              
                                                The comparator to be used in the constraint e.g. greaterThan.
                                              
                                                ComparisonOperatorValue
                                              

                                                uom
                                              
                                                Units of measure used in the constraint.
                                              
                                                UnitOfMeasure
                                              
 7.3.1.6. 
A constraint which is not modelled in a structured way but may be described using the freetext ‘description’ attribute.

This type is a sub-type of Constraint.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                description
                                              
                                                A description of the constraint.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 7.3.1.7. 
A description of some statistical measure e.g. ‘daily maximum’.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                label
                                              
                                                A human readable title for the statistical measure.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                statisticalFunction
                                              
                                                A statistical function e.g. mean.
                                              
                                                StatisticalFunctionTypeValue
                                              

                                                aggregationTimePeriod
                                              
                                                A temporal range over which a statistic is calculated. e.g. a day, an hour.
                                              
                                                TM_Duration
                                              

                                                aggregationLength
                                              
                                                A one dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 metre.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              

                                                aggregationArea
                                              
                                                A two dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 square metre.
                                              
                                                Area
                                              

                                                aggregationVolume
                                              
                                                A three dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 cubic metre.
                                              
                                                Volume
                                              

                                                otherAggregation
                                              
                                                Any other type of aggregation.
                                              
                                                Any
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                derivedFrom
                                              
                                                One statistical measure may be derived from another, e.g. monthly maximum temperatures may be derived from daily mean temperatures.
                                              
                                                StatisticalMeasure
                                              
 7.3.2.  7.3.2.1. 
An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than)



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                equalTo
                                              
                                                exactly equal to
                                             

                                                notEqualTo
                                              
                                                not exactly equal to
                                             

                                                lessThan
                                              
                                                less than
                                             

                                                greaterThan
                                              
                                                greater than
                                             

                                                lessThanOrEqualTo
                                              
                                                less than or exactly equal to
                                             

                                                greaterThanOrEqualTo
                                              
                                                greater than or exactly equal to
                                             
 7.3.3.  7.3.3.1. 
A code list of phenomena (e.g. temperature, wind speed).

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:


— Climate and Forecast Standard Names (CFStandardNamesValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology and oceanography, as specified in Section 4.5 of this Annex.
— Profile Element Parameter Name (ProfileElementParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the profile element, as specified in Section 3.3.8 of Annex IV.
— Soil Derived Object Parameter Name (SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue): Soil-related properties that can be derived from soil and other data, as specified in Section 3.3.9 of Annex IV.
— Soil Profile Parameter Name (SoilProfileParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil profile, as specified in Section 3.3.12 of Annex IV.
— Soil Site Parameter Name (SoilSiteParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil site, as specified in Section 3.3.13 of Annex IV.
— EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue): Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality ..., as specified in Section 13.2.1.1 of Annex IV.
— WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2 (GRIB_CodeTable4_2Value): Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology, as specified in Section 13.2.1.2 of Annex IV.
— BODC P01 Parameter Usage (BODC_P01ParameterUsageValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in oceanography, as specified in Section 14.2.1.1 of Annex IV.
 7.3.3.2. 
A code list of statistical functions (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean).

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 7.4.  7.4.1. 
The package Specialised Observations contains the following spatial object types:


— Grid Observation
— Grid Series Observation
— Point Observation
— Point Observation Collection
— Multi Point Observation
— Point Time Series Observation
— Profile Observation
— Trajectory Observation
 7.4.1.1. 
Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid or SF_SamplingSurface.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.

result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or RefererencableGridCoverage.
 7.4.1.2. 
Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.

result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or a ReferenceableGridCoverage.
 7.4.1.3. 
Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
 7.4.1.4. 
A collection of Point Observations.

This type is a sub-type of ObservationSet.

Each member shall be a PointObservation.
 7.4.1.5. 
Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingSurface or SF_SamplingSolid.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant

result shall be a MultiPointCoverage.
 7.4.1.6. 
Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.

result shall be a Timeseries.
 7.4.1.7. 
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time instant.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.

result shall be a ReferenceableGridCoverage or a RectifiedGridCoverage.

Spatial domain of the result shall contain one axis and that shall be vertical.
 7.4.1.8. 
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space.

This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.

result shall be a Timeseries.

each point in the result shall be a TimeLocationValueTriple.

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_Sampling Curve.
 7.4.2.  7.4.2.1. 
A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory.

This type is a sub-type of TimeValuePair.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                location
                                              
                                                Geographic location where value is valid.
                                              
                                                GM_Position
                                              
 7.5. 
Where the OM_Observation type or any sub-type thereof is used to make data available, the following requirements shall apply:


((1)) The Process type shall be used to indicate the procedure used in an OM_Observation.
((2)) Where reference is made to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility from an OM_Observation, a parameter attribute shall be provided, whose name attribute is ‘relatedMonitoringFeature’ and whose value attribute is of type AbstractMonitoringFeature.
((3)) For all encodings that are used for all or part of an OM_Observation result, a public Application Programming Interface (API) shall be available to read the encoded file. This API shall be capable of exposing the information needed to realise INSPIRE spatial objects.
((4)) If the processParameter attribute is present in the procedure property of an OM_Observation object, its value (a name) shall be included in the parameter attribute of the OM_Observation object.

8. 
The INSPIRE activity complex model contains the package Activity Complex.
 8.1.  8.1.1. 
The package Activity Complex contains the spatial object type Activity Complex.
 8.1.1.1. 
A single unit, both technically and economically, under the management control of a legal entity (operator), covering activities listed in the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007), which came into effect on 1st January 2008 and was published in December 2009. Activity Complex must represent the whole area, at the same or different geographical location, managed by the same operator including all infrastructure, equipment and materials.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                thematicId
                                              
                                                Thematic identifier of the activity complex.
                                              
                                                ThematicIdentifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                The geometry used to define the extent or position of the activity complex.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                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.
                                              
                                                Function
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Descriptive name of the activity complex.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the activity complex started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time when the activity complex no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 8.1.2.  8.1.2.1. 
The function of something expressed as an activity and optional input and/or output.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                EconomicActivityValue
                                              

                                                input
                                              
                                                Any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.
                                              
                                                InputOutputValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                output
                                              
                                                Any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.
                                              
                                                InputOutputValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                description
                                              
                                                A more detailed description of the function.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 8.1.2.2. 
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.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                EconomicActivityValue
                                              

                                                input
                                              
                                                Measurable information about any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.
                                              
                                                InputOutputAmount
                                              

                                                output
                                              
                                                Measurable information about any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.
                                              
                                                InputOutputAmount
                                              

                                                time
                                              
                                                The duration of time to which the specified capacity refers, such as 1 year for an annual capacity.
                                              
                                                TM_Duration
                                              

                                                description
                                              
                                                A description of the capacity.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 8.1.2.3. 
Type and, where available, measurable amount of a classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inputOutput
                                              
                                                A classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.
                                              
                                                InputOutputValue
                                              

                                                amount
                                              
                                                The amount (such as a volume or mass) of the classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 8.1.2.4. 
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).



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                id
                                              
                                                Identifying reference to the permission.
                                              
                                                ThematicIdentifier
                                              

                                                relatedParty
                                              
                                                Parties related to the permission granted to the activity complex open to many different roles, such as Competent Authorities or Company among others
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                decisionDate
                                              
                                                Temporal reference that complements the definition of the permission.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dateFrom
                                              
                                                A date starting from which the permission applies and is valid.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dateTo
                                              
                                                A date up to which the permission applies and is valid.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                description
                                              
                                                A description of the permission.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                permittedFunction
                                              
                                                Function/s to which the permission is granted.
                                              
                                                Function
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                permittedCapacity
                                              
                                                Maximum amounts of activity input and/or output according to the permission.
                                              
                                                Capacity
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 8.1.2.5. 
Additional information about an activity complex, including its description, address, contact details and related parties.



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                description
                                              
                                                A complementary definition of the 
                                                ‘
                                                Activity Complex
                                                ’
                                                 and its characteristics.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                address
                                              
                                                An address for the activity complex, i.e., an address where the activities occur.
                                              
                                                AddressRepresentation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                contact
                                              
                                                Contact information for the activity complex.
                                              
                                                Contact
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                relatedParty
                                              
                                                Information of Parties related to the Activity Complex. It is open to many different roles, such as owners, operators or Competent Authorities.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 8.1.3.  8.1.3.1. 
Classification of economic activities.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:


— the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007);
— EU Waste Statistics Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityWasteStatisticsValue): Classification of economic activities according to the table in paragraph 1.1 of Section 8 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002.
— EU Waste Recovery Disposal Classification (WasteRecoveryDisposalValue): Classification of waste recovery and disposal operations according to Annexes I and II of Directive 2008/98/EC (as in force immediately before exit day) of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 8.1.3.2. 
Classification of inputs or outputs.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of ... code lists specified by data providers.


— ...
— ...
 8.2. 
If a data provider uses a sub-type of ActivityComplex to make available information on the status, physical capacity, permissions and/or additional information, the relevant code lists and data types (ConditionOfFacilityValue, Capacity, Permission, ActivityComplexDescription) included in the package Activity Complex shall be used.

ANNEX II
1.  1.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


— ‘datum’ means a parameter or set of parameters that define the position of the origin, the scale, and the orientation of a coordinate system, in accordance with EN ISO 19111,
— ‘geodetic datum’ means a datum describing the relationship of a coordinate system to the Earth, in accordance with EN ISO 19111,
— ‘coordinate system’ means a set of mathematical rules for specifying how coordinates are to be assigned to points, in accordance with EN ISO 19111,
— ‘coordinate reference system’ means a coordinate system which is related to the real world by a datum, in accordance with EN ISO 19111. This definition includes coordinate systems based on geodetic or Cartesian coordinates and coordinate systems based on map projections.
— ‘map projection’ means a change of coordinates, based on a one-to-one relationship, from a geodetic coordinate system to a plane, based on the same datum, in accordance with EN ISO 19111,
— ‘compound coordinate reference system’ means a coordinate reference system using two other independent coordinate reference systems, one for the horizontal component and one for the vertical component, to describe a position, in accordance with EN ISO 19111,
— ‘geodetic coordinate system’ means a coordinate system in which position is specified by geodetic latitude, geodetic longitude and (in the three-dimensional case) ellipsoidal height, in accordance with EN ISO 19111,
— ‘mean sea level’ (MSL) means the average height of the surface of the sea at a tide station for all stages of the tide over a 19-year period, usually determined from hourly height readings measured from a fixed predetermined reference level (chart datum),
— ‘lowest astronomical tide’ (LAT) means the lowest tide level which can be predicted to occur under average meteorological conditions and under any combination of astronomical conditions.
 1.2. 
For the three-dimensional and two-dimensional coordinate reference systems and the horizontal component of compound coordinate reference systems used for making spatial data sets available, the datum shall be the datum of the European Terrestrial Reference System 1989 (ETRS89) in areas within its geographical scope, or the datum of the International Terrestrial Reference System (ITRS) or other geodetic coordinate reference systems compliant with ITRS in areas that are outside the geographical scope of ETRS89. Compliant with the ITRS means that the system definition is based on the definition of the ITRS and there is a well documented relationship between both systems, according to EN ISO 19111.
 1.3. 
Spatial data sets shall be made available using at least one of the coordinate reference systems specified in sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2 and 1.3.3, unless one of the conditions specified in section 1.3.4 holds.
 1.3.1. 

— Three-dimensional Cartesian coordinates based on a datum specified in 1.2 and using the parameters of the Geodetic Reference System 1980 (GRS80) ellipsoid.
— Three-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude, longitude and ellipsoidal height) based on a datum specified in 1.2 and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid.
 1.3.2. 

— Two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude and longitude) based on a datum specified in 1.2 and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid.
— Plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area coordinate reference system.
— Plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system.
— Plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Transverse Mercator coordinate reference system.
 1.3.3.  1. For the horizontal component of the compound coordinate reference system, one of the coordinate reference systems specified in section 1.3.2 shall be used.
 2. 

— For the vertical component on land, the European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) shall be used to express gravity-related heights within its geographical scope. Other vertical reference systems related to the Earth gravity field shall be used to express gravity-related heights in areas that are outside the geographical scope of EVRS.
— For the vertical component in the free atmosphere, barometric pressure, converted to height using ISO 2533:1975 International Standard Atmosphere, or other linear or parametric reference systems shall be used. Where other parametric reference systems are used, these shall be described in an accessible reference using EN ISO 19111-2:2012.
— For the vertical component in marine areas where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as the reference surface.
— For the vertical component in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and effectively in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the Mean Sea Level (MSL) or a well-defined reference level close to the MSL shall be used as the reference surface.
 1.3.4. 
Exceptions, where other coordinate reference systems than those listed in 1.3.1, 1.3.2 or 1.3.3 may be used, are:


1.. Other coordinate reference systems may be specified for specific spatial data themes in this Annex.
2.. ...

The geodetic codes and parameters needed to describe these coordinate reference systems and to allow conversion and transformation operations shall be documented and an identifier shall be created, according to EN ISO 19111 and ISO 19127.
 1.4. 
For the display of spatial data sets with the view network service as specified in Regulation No 976/2009, at least the coordinate reference systems for two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude, longitude) shall be available.
 1.5.  1. Coordinate reference system parameters and identifiers shall be managed in one or several common registers for coordinate reference systems.
 2. Only identifiers contained in a common register shall be used for referring to the coordinate reference systems listed in this Section.

2.  2.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


— ‘grid’ means a network composed of two or more sets of curves in which the members of each set intersect the members of the other sets in an algorithmic way,
— ‘grid cell’ means a cell delineated by grid curves,
— ‘grid point’ means a point located at the intersection of two or more curves in a grid.
 2.2. 
Either of the grids with fixed and unambiguously defined locations defined in Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 shall be used as a geo-referencing framework to make gridded data available in INSPIRE, unless one of the following conditions holds:


((1)) Other grids may be specified for specific spatial data themes in Annexes II-IV. In this case, data exchanged using such a theme-specific grid shall use standards in which the grid definition is either included with the data, or linked by reference.
((2)) ...
 2.2.1. 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The grid is based on the ETRS89 Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area (ETRS89-LAEA) coordinate reference system with the centre of the projection at the point 52° N, 10° E and false easting: x0 = 4 321 000 m, false northing: y0 = 3 210 000 m.

The origin of the grid coincides with the false origin of the ETRS89-LAEA coordinate reference system (x=0, y=0).

Grid points of grids based on ETRS89-LAEA shall coincide with grid points of the grid.

The grid is hierarchical, with resolutions of 1m, 10m, 100m, 1 000m, 10 000m and 100 000m.

The grid orientation is south-north, west-east.

The grid is designated as Grid_ETRS89-LAEA. For identification of an individual resolution level the cell size in metres is appended.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the unambiguous referencing and identification of a grid cell, the cell code composed of the size of the cell and the coordinates of the lower left cell corner in ETRS89-LAEA shall be used. The cell size shall be denoted in metres (‘m’) for cell sizes up to 100m or kilometres (‘km’) for cell sizes of 1 000m and above. Values for northing and easting shall be divided by 10n, where n is the number of trailing zeros in the cell size value.
 2.2.2.  1. When gridded data is delivered using geodetic coordinates as specified in Section 1.3 of this Annex the multi-resolution grid defined in this Section may be used as a geo-referencing framework.
 2. The resolution levels are defined in Table 1.
 3. The grid shall be based on the ETRS89-GRS80 geodetic coordinate reference system.
 4. The origin of the grid shall coincide with the intersection point of the Equator with the Greenwich Meridian (GRS80 latitude φ=0; GRS80 longitude λ=0).
 5. The grid orientation shall be south-north and west-east according to the net defined by the meridians and parallels of the GRS80 ellipsoid.
 6. For grid referencing in regions outside of continental Europe data providers may define their own grid based on a geodetic coordinate reference system compliant with ITRS, following the same principles as laid down for the Pan-European Grid_ETRS89-GRS80zn. In this case, an identifier for the coordinate reference system and the corresponding identifier for the grid shall be created.
 7. This grid shall be subdivided in zones. The south-north resolution of the grid shall have equal angular spacing. The west-east resolution of the grid shall be established as the product of angular spacing multiplied by the factor of the zone as defined in Table 1.
 8. 


                                             Resolution Levels
                                           
                                             LATITUDE SPACING
                                             (Arc seconds)
                                           
                                             LONGITUDE SPACING (Arc seconds)
                                           
                                             Cell size
                                          

                                             Zone 1
                                             (Lat. 0°–50°)
                                           
                                             Zone 2
                                             (Lat. 50°–70°)
                                           
                                             Zone 3
                                             (Lat. 70°–75°)
                                           
                                             Zone 4
                                             (Lat. 75°–80°)
                                           
                                             Zone 5
                                             (Lat. 80°–90°)
                                          

                                                LEVEL 0
                                              
                                             3 600
                                           
                                             3 600
                                           
                                             7 200
                                           
                                             10 800
                                           
                                             14 400
                                           
                                             21 600
                                           
                                             1
                                              D
                                          

                                                LEVEL 1
                                              
                                             3 000
                                           
                                             3 000
                                           
                                             6 000
                                           
                                             9 000
                                           
                                             12 000
                                           
                                             18 000
                                           
                                             50
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 2
                                              
                                             1 800
                                           
                                             1 800
                                           
                                             3 600
                                           
                                             5 400
                                           
                                             7 200
                                           
                                             10 800
                                           
                                             30
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 3
                                              
                                             1 200
                                           
                                             1 200
                                           
                                             2 400
                                           
                                             3 600
                                           
                                             4 800
                                           
                                             7 200
                                           
                                             20
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 4
                                              
                                             600
                                           
                                             600
                                           
                                             1 200
                                           
                                             1 800
                                           
                                             2 400
                                           
                                             3 600
                                           
                                             10
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 5
                                              
                                             300
                                           
                                             300
                                           
                                             600
                                           
                                             900
                                           
                                             1 200
                                           
                                             1 800
                                           
                                             5
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 6
                                              
                                             120
                                           
                                             120
                                           
                                             240
                                           
                                             360
                                           
                                             480
                                           
                                             720
                                           
                                             2
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 7
                                              
                                             60
                                           
                                             60
                                           
                                             120
                                           
                                             180
                                           
                                             240
                                           
                                             360
                                           
                                             1
                                              M
                                          

                                                LEVEL 8
                                              
                                             30
                                           
                                             30
                                           
                                             60
                                           
                                             90
                                           
                                             120
                                           
                                             180
                                           
                                             30
                                              S
                                          

                                                LEVEL 9
                                              
                                             15
                                           
                                             15
                                           
                                             30
                                           
                                             45
                                           
                                             60
                                           
                                             90
                                           
                                             15
                                              S
                                          

                                                LEVEL 10
                                              
                                             5
                                           
                                             5
                                           
                                             10
                                           
                                             15
                                           
                                             20
                                           
                                             30
                                           
                                             5
                                              S
                                          

                                                LEVEL 11
                                              
                                             3
                                           
                                             3
                                           
                                             6
                                           
                                             9
                                           
                                             12
                                           
                                             18
                                           
                                             3
                                              S
                                          

                                                LEVEL 12
                                              
                                             1,5
                                           
                                             1,5
                                           
                                             3
                                           
                                             4,5
                                           
                                             6
                                           
                                             9
                                           
                                             1 500
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 13
                                              
                                             1
                                           
                                             1
                                           
                                             2
                                           
                                             3
                                           
                                             4
                                           
                                             6
                                           
                                             1 000
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 14
                                              
                                             0,75
                                           
                                             0,75
                                           
                                             1,5
                                           
                                             2,25
                                           
                                             3
                                           
                                             4,5
                                           
                                             750
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 15
                                              
                                             0,5
                                           
                                             0,5
                                           
                                             1
                                           
                                             1,5
                                           
                                             2
                                           
                                             3
                                           
                                             500
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 16
                                              
                                             0,3
                                           
                                             0,3
                                           
                                             0,6
                                           
                                             0,9
                                           
                                             1,2
                                           
                                             1,8
                                           
                                             300
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 17
                                              
                                             0,15
                                           
                                             0,15
                                           
                                             0,3
                                           
                                             0,45
                                           
                                             0,6
                                           
                                             0,9
                                           
                                             150
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 18
                                              
                                             0,1
                                           
                                             0,1
                                           
                                             0,2
                                           
                                             0,3
                                           
                                             0,4
                                           
                                             0,6
                                           
                                             100
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 19
                                              
                                             0,075
                                           
                                             0,075
                                           
                                             0,15
                                           
                                             0,225
                                           
                                             0,3
                                           
                                             0,45
                                           
                                             75
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 20
                                              
                                             0,03
                                           
                                             0,03
                                           
                                             0,06
                                           
                                             0,09
                                           
                                             0,12
                                           
                                             0,18
                                           
                                             30
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 21
                                              
                                             0,015
                                           
                                             0,015
                                           
                                             0,03
                                           
                                             0,045
                                           
                                             0,06
                                           
                                             0,09
                                           
                                             15
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 22
                                              
                                             0,01
                                           
                                             0,01
                                           
                                             0,02
                                           
                                             0,03
                                           
                                             0,04
                                           
                                             0,06
                                           
                                             10
                                              MS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 23
                                              
                                             0,0075
                                           
                                             0,0075
                                           
                                             0,015
                                           
                                             0,0225
                                           
                                             0,03
                                           
                                             0,045
                                           
                                             7 500
                                              MMS
                                          

                                                LEVEL 24
                                              
                                             0,003
                                           
                                             0,003
                                           
                                             0,006
                                           
                                             0,009
                                           
                                             0,012
                                           
                                             0,018
                                           
                                             3 000
                                              MMS
                                          

                                                FACTOR
                                              
                                             —
                                           
                                             1
                                           
                                             2
                                           
                                             3
                                           
                                             4
                                           
                                             6
                                           
                                             —

3.  3.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects from data sets that relate to the spatial data theme Geographical Names:


— Named Place
 3.1.1. 
Any real world entity referred to by one or several proper nouns.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry Geometry associated to the named place. This data specification does not restrict the geometry types. GM_Object 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
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. MD_Resolution voidable
localType Characterisation of the kind of entity designated by geographical name(s), as defined by the data provider.... LocalisedCharacterString voidable
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. MD_Resolution voidable
name Name of the named place. GeographicalName 
relatedSpatialObject Identifier of a spatial object representing the same entity but appearing in other themes of INSPIRE, if any. Identifier voidable
type Characterisation of the kind of entity designated by geographical name(s). NamedPlaceTypeValue voidable
 3.2.  3.2.1. 
Proper noun applied to a real world entity.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
grammaticalGender Classes of nouns reflected in the behaviour of associated words. GrammaticalGenderValue voidable
grammaticalNumber Grammatical category of nouns that expresses count distinctions. GrammaticalNumberValue voidable
language Language of the name, given as a three letters code, in accordance with either ISO 639-3 or ISO 639-5. CharacterString voidable
nameStatus Qualitative information enabling to discern which credit should be given to the name with respect to its standardisation and/or its topicality. NameStatusValue voidable
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. NativenessValue voidable
pronunciation Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of the geographical name. PronunciationOfName voidable
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. CharacterString voidable
spelling A proper way of writing the geographical name. SpellingOfName 
 3.2.2. 
Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
pronunciationIPA Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name, expressed in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). CharacterString voidable
pronunciationSoundLink Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name, expressed by a link to any sound file. URI voidable

At least one of the two attributes pronunciationSoundLink and pronunciationIPA shall not be void.
 3.2.3. 
Proper way of writing a name.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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. CharacterString voidable
text Way the name is written. CharacterString 
transliterationScheme Method used for the names conversion between different scripts. CharacterString voidable
 3.3.  3.3.1. 
The grammatical gender of a geographical name.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          common
                                        
                                          ‘
                                          Common
                                          ’
                                           grammatical gender (the merging of 
                                          ‘
                                          masculine
                                          ’
                                           and 
                                          ‘
                                          feminine
                                          ’
                                          ).
                                       

                                          feminine
                                        
                                          Feminine grammatical gender.
                                       

                                          masculine
                                        
                                          Masculine grammatical gender.
                                       

                                          neuter
                                        
                                          Neuter grammatical gender.
 3.3.2. 
The grammatical number of a geographical name.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          dual
                                        
                                          Dual grammatical number.
                                       

                                          plural
                                        
                                          Plural grammatical number.
                                       

                                          singular
                                        
                                          Singular grammatical number.
 3.3.3. 
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.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          historical
                                        
                                          Historical name not in current use.
                                       

                                          official
                                        
                                          Name in current use and officially approved or established by legislation.
                                       

                                          other
                                        
                                          Current, but not official, nor approved name.
                                       

                                          standardised
                                        
                                          Name in current use and accepted or recommended by a body assigned advisory function and/or power of decision in matters of toponymy.
 3.3.4. 
The type of a named place.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          administrativeUnit
                                        
                                          Units of administration, dividing areas where jurisdiction is exercised under local, regional or national government, separated by administrative boundaries.
                                       

                                          building
                                        
                                          Geographical location of buildings.
                                       

                                          hydrography
                                        
                                          Hydrographic elements, including marine areas and all other water bodies and items related to them, including river basins and sub-basins.
                                       

                                          landcover
                                        
                                          Physical and biological cover of the earth's surface including artificial surfaces, agricultural areas, forests, (semi-)natural areas, wetlands.
                                       

                                          landform
                                        
                                          Geomorphologic terrain feature.
                                       

                                          other
                                        
                                          A spatial object not included in the other types of the code list.
                                       

                                          populatedPlace
                                        
                                          A place inhabited by people.
                                       

                                          protectedSite
                                        
                                          Area designated or managed within a framework of international and national legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives.
                                       

                                          transportNetwork
                                        
                                          Road, rail, air, water and cable transport networks and related infrastructure. Includes links between different networks.
 3.3.5. 
The nativeness of a geographical name.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          endonym
                                        
                                          Name for a geographical feature in an official or well-established language occurring in that area where the feature is situated.
                                       

                                          exonym
                                        
                                          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.
 3.4. 

Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type
GN.GeographicalNames Geographical Names NamedPlace

4.  4.1. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Administrative Units are structured in the following packages:


— Administrative Units
— Maritime Units
 4.2.  4.2.1. 
The package Administrative Units contains the following spatial object types:


— Administrative Boundary
— Administrative Unit
— Condominium
 4.2.1.1. 
A line of demarcation between administrative units.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                country
                                              
                                                Two-character country code according to the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
                                              
                                                CountryCode
                                              

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of border line.
                                              
                                                GM_Curve
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                legalStatus
                                              
                                                Legal status of this administrative boundary.
                                              
                                                LegalStatusValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                nationalLevel
                                              
                                                The hierarchy levels of all adjacent administrative units this boundary is part of.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeHierarchyLevel
                                              

                                                technicalStatus
                                              
                                                The technical status of the administrative boundary.
                                              
                                                TechnicalStatusValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                admUnit
                                              
                                                The administrative units separated by this administrative boundary.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.2. 
Unit of administration where jurisdiction is exercised under local, regional or national government.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                country
                                              
                                                Two-character country code according to the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
                                              
                                                CountryCode
                                              

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this administrative unit.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Official national geographical name of the administrative unit, given in several languages where required.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              

                                                nationalCode
                                              
                                                Thematic identifier corresponding to the national administrative codes defined in each country.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                nationalLevel
                                              
                                                Level in the national administrative hierarchy, at which the administrative unit is established.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeHierarchyLevel
                                              

                                                nationalLevelName
                                              
                                                Name of the level in the national administrative hierarchy, at which the administrative unit is established.
                                              
                                                LocalisedCharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                residenceOfAuthority
                                              
                                                Center for national or local administration.
                                              
                                                ResidenceOfAuthority
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                administeredBy
                                              
                                                Administrative unit established at same level of national administrative hierarchy that administers this administrative unit.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                boundary
                                              
                                                The administrative boundaries between this administrative unit and all the units adjacent to it.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeBoundary
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                coAdminister
                                              
                                                Administrative unit established at same level of national administrative hierarchy which is co-administered by this administrative unit.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                condominium
                                              
                                                Condominium administered by this administrative unit.
                                              
                                                Condominium
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                lowerLevelUnit
                                              
                                                Units established at a lower level of the national administrative hierarchy which are administered by the administrative unit.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                upperLevelUnit
                                              
                                                Unit established at a higher level of national administrative hierarchy that this administrative unit administers
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

Association role condominium applies only for administrative units which nationalLevel=‘1st order’ (country level).

No unit at lowest level can associate units at lower level.

No unit at highest level can associate units at a higher level.
 4.2.1.3. 
An administrative area established independently to any national administrative division of territory and administered by two or more countries.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this condominium
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Official geographical name of this condominium, given in several languages where required.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                admUnit
                                              
                                                The administrative unit administering the condominium
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.2.  4.2.2.1. 
Data type representing the name and position of a residence of authority.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Position of the residence of authority.
                                              
                                                GM_Point
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the residence of authority.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              
 4.2.3.  4.2.3.1. 
Description of the legal status of administrative boundaries.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                agreed
                                              
                                                The edge-matched boundary has been agreed between neighbouring administrative units and is stable now.
                                             

                                                notAgreed
                                              
                                                The edge-matched boundary has not yet been agreed between neighbouring administrative units and could be changed.
                                             
 4.2.3.2. 
Description of the technical status of administrative boundaries.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                edgeMatched
                                              
                                                The boundaries of neighbouring administrative units have the same set of coordinates.
                                             

                                                notEdgeMatched
                                              
                                                The boundaries of neighbouring administrative units do not have the same set of coordinates.
                                             
 4.2.4.  4.2.4.1. 
Levels of administration in the national administrative hierarchy. This code list reflects the level in the hierarchical pyramid of the administrative structures, which is based on geometric aggregation of territories and does not necessarily describe the subordination between the related administrative authorities.

This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
 4.3.  4.3.1. 
The package Maritime Units contains the following spatial object types:


— Baseline
— Maritime Boundary
— Maritime Zone
 4.3.1.1. 
The line from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                segment
                                              
                                                Segment of a baseline.
                                              
                                                BaselineSegment
                                              
 4.3.1.2. 
A line depicting the separation of any type of maritime jurisdiction.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of the maritime boundary.
                                              
                                                GM_Curve
                                              

                                                country
                                              
                                                The country that the maritime zone of this boundary belongs to.
                                              
                                                CountryCode
                                              

                                                legalStatus
                                              
                                                Legal status of this maritime boundary.
                                              
                                                LegalStatusValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                technicalStatus
                                              
                                                The technical status of the maritime boundary.
                                              
                                                TechnicalStatusValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.3.1.3. 
A belt of sea defined by international treaties and conventions, where coastal State executes jurisdictional rights.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this maritime zone.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                zoneType
                                              
                                                Type of maritime zone.
                                              
                                                MaritimeZoneTypeValue
                                              

                                                country
                                              
                                                The country that this maritime zone belongs to.
                                              
                                                CountryCode
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name(s) of the maritime zone.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifeSpanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifepanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                baseline
                                              
                                                Baseline or baselines used for the delineation of this maritime zone.
                                              
                                                Baseline
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                boundary
                                              
                                                The boundary or boundaries of this maritime zone.
                                              
                                                MaritimeBoundary
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.3.2.  4.3.2.1. 
Segment of the baseline from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of the baseline segment.
                                              
                                                GM_Curve
                                              

                                                segmentType
                                              
                                                The baseline type used for this segment.
                                              
                                                BaselineSegmentTypeValue
                                              
 4.3.3.  4.3.3.1. 
The types of baselines used to measure the breadth of the territorial sea.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                normal
                                              
                                                normal
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                straight
                                              
                                                straight
                                              
                                                The baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea is the straight baseline established by joining the appropriate points.
                                             

                                                archipelagic
                                              
                                                archipelagic
                                              
                                                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.
                                             
 4.3.3.2. 
Type of martime zone.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                internalWaters
                                              
                                                Internal Waters
                                              
                                                The waters on the landward side of the baselines of the territorial sea of the coastal State.
                                             

                                                territorialSea
                                              
                                                Territorial Sea
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                contiguousZone
                                              
                                                Contiguous Zone
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                exclusiveEconomicZone
                                              
                                                Exclusive Economic Zone
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                continentalShelf
                                              
                                                Continental Shelf
                                              
                                                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.
                                             
 4.4.  1. Each instance of spatial object type AdministrativeUnit, except for the country level unit representing the appropriate authority, shall refer exactly to one unit at a higher level of administrative hierarchy. This correspondence shall be expressed by the upperLevelUnit association role of AdministrativeUnit spatial object type.
 2. Each instance of spatial object type AdministrativeUnit, except for those at the lowest level, shall refer to their respective lower level units. This correspondence shall be expressed by the lowerLevelUnit association role of AdministrativeUnit spatial object type.
 3. If an administrative unit is co-administered by two or more other administrative units the association role administeredBy shall be used. The units co-administering this unit shall apply inverse role coAdminister.
 4. Administrative units at the same level of administrative hierarchy shall not conceptually share common areas.
 5. Instances of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary shall correspond to the edges in the topological structure of the complete (including all levels) boundary graph.
 6. The spatial extent of a condominium may not be part of the geometry representing the spatial extent of an administrative unit.
 7. Condominiums can only be administered by administrative units at country level.
 4.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          AU.AdministrativeUnit
                                        
                                          Administrative unit
                                        
                                          AdministrativeUnit
                                       

                                          AU.AdministrativeBoundary
                                        
                                          Administrative boundary
                                        
                                          AdministrativeBoundary
                                       

                                          AU.Condominium
                                        
                                          Condominium
                                        
                                          Condominium
                                       

                                          AU.Baseline
                                        
                                          Baseline
                                        
                                          Baseline
                                       
AU.<CodeListValue>Example: AU.ContiguousZone <human readable name>Example: Contiguous Zone 
                                          MaritimeZone (zoneType: MaritimeZoneTypeValue)
                                       

                                          AU.MaritimeBoundary
                                        
                                          Maritime boundary
                                        
                                          MaritimeBoundary


5.  5.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:


— ‘addressable object’ means a spatial object to which it is meaningful to associate addresses.
 5.2. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects from data sets that relate to the spatial data theme Addresses:


— Address
— Address Area Name
— Address Component
— Administrative Unit Name
— Postal Descriptor
— Thoroughfare Name
 5.2.1. 
An identification of the fixed location of property by means of a structured composition of geographic names and identifiers.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
alternativeIdentifier External, thematic identifier of the address spatial object, which enables interoperability with existing legacy systems or applications. CharacterString voidable
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
locator Human readable designator or name. AddressLocator 
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. GeographicPosition 
status Validity of the address within the life-cycle (version) of the address spatial object. StatusValue voidable
validFrom Date and time of which this version of the address was or will be valid in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo Date and time at which this version of the address ceased or will cease to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
building Building that the address is assigned to or associated with. Type to be specified in the spatial data theme Buildings voidable
component Represents that the address component is engaged as a part of the address. AddressComponent 
parcel Cadastral parcel that this address is assigned to or associated with. CadastralParcel voidable
parentAddress Main (parent) address with which this (sub) address is tightly connected Address voidable

An address shall have an administrative unit address component spatial object whose level is 1 (Country).

An address shall have exactly one default geographic position (the ‘default’ attribute of the GeographicPosition spatial object must be ‘true’).
 5.2.2. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AddressComponent.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name Proper noun applied to the address area. GeographicalName 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
namedPlace The named place that this address area name represents. NamedPlace voidable
 5.2.3. 
Identifier or geographic name of a specific geographic area, location, or other spatial object which defines the scope of an address.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
alternativeIdentifier External, thematic identifier of the address component spatial object, which enables interoperability with existing legacy systems or applications. CharacterString voidable
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
status Validity of the address component within the life-cycle (version) of the address component spatial object. StatusValue voidable
validFrom Date and time of which this version of the address component was or will be valid in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo Date and time at which the address component ceased/will cease to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
situatedWithin Another address component within which the spatial object represented by this address component is situated. AddressComponent voidable
 5.2.4. 
An address component which represents the name of a unit of administration where jurisdiction is exercised under local, regional or national government.

This type is a sub-type of AddressComponent.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
level The level of administration in the national administrative hierarchy. AdministrativeHierarchyLevel 
name Official, geographical name of the administrative unit, given in different languages where required. GeographicalName 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
adminUnit The administrative unit that is the source of the content of the administrative unit name. AdministrativeUnit voidable
 5.2.5. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AddressComponent.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
postCode A code created and maintained for postal purposes to identify a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points. CharacterString 
postName One or more names created and maintained for postal purposes to identify a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points. GeographicalName 

If no post code exists, a post name is required.

If no post name exists, a post code is required.
 5.2.6. 
An address component which represents the name of a passage or way through from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of AddressComponent.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name Name of the thoroughfare. ThoroughfareNameValue 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
transportLink One or several transport network links to which the spatial object of the thoroughfare name has been designated. TransportLink voidable
 5.3.  5.3.1. 
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 descriptor, in which the address is situated.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator A number or a sequence of characters that uniquely identifies the locator within the relevant scope(s). LocatorDesignator 
level The level to which the locator refers. LocatorLevelValue 
name A geographic name or descriptive text associated to a property identified by the locator. LocatorName 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
withinScopeOf The address component that defines the scope within which the address locator is assigned according to rules ensuring unambiguousness. AddressComponent voidable

If no designator exists, a name is required.

If no name exists, a designator is required.
 5.3.2. 
Representation of an address spatial object for use in external application schemas that need to include the basic, address information in a readable way.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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. GeographicalName voidable
adminUnit The name or names of a unit of administration where jurisdiction is exercised under local, regional or national government. GeographicalName 
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. CharacterString 
locatorName Proper noun(s) applied to the real world entity identified by the locator. GeographicalName 
postCode A code created and maintained for postal purposes to identify a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points. CharacterString voidable
postName One or more names created and maintained for postal purposes to identify a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points. GeographicalName voidable
thoroughfare The name or names of a passage or way through from one location to another like a road or a waterway. GeographicalName voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
addressFeature Reference to the address spatial object. Address voidable
 5.3.3. 
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.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
default Specifies whether or not this position should be considered as the default. Boolean 
geometry The position of the point expressed in coordinates in the chosen spatial reference system. GM_Point 
method Description of how and by whom the geographic position of the address was created or derived. GeometryMethodValue voidable
specification Information defining the specification used to create or derive this geographic position of the address. GeometrySpecificationValue voidable
 5.3.4. 
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.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The identifying part of the locator designator composed by one or more digits or other characters. CharacterString 
type The type of locator value, which enables an application to interpret, parse or format it according to certain rules. LocatorDesignatorTypeValue 
 5.3.5. 
Proper noun applied to the real world entity identified by the locator.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name The identifying part of the locator name. GeographicalName 
type The type of locator value, which enables an application to interpret, parse or format it according to certain rules. LocatorNameTypeValue 
 5.3.6. 
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.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
part The character string that expresses the separate part of the name using the same language and script as the full thoroughfare name. CharacterString 
type A classification of the part of name according to its semantics (meaning) in the complete thoroughfare name. PartTypeValue 
 5.3.7. 
Proper noun applied to thoroughfare optionally including a subdivision of the name into parts.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name Proper noun applied to the thoroughfare. GeographicalName 
nameParts One or several parts into which the thoroughfare name can be subdivided. PartOfName voidable
 5.4.  5.4.1. 
Description of how and by whom this geographic position of the address was created or derived.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          byAdministrator
                                        
                                          Decided and recorded manually by the official body responsible for address allocation or by the dataset custodian.
                                       

                                          byOtherParty
                                        
                                          Decided and recorded manually by another party.
                                       

                                          fromFeature
                                        
                                          Derived automatically from another INSPIRE spatial object which is related to the address or address component.
 5.4.2. 
Information defining the specification used to create or derive this geographic position of the address.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          addressArea
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related address area.
                                       

                                          adminUnit1stOrder
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related administrative unit of 1st order.
                                       

                                          adminUnit2ndOrder
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related administrative unit of 2nd order.
                                       

                                          adminUnit3rdOrder
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related administrative unit of 3rd order.
                                       

                                          adminUnit4thOrder
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related administrative unit of 4th order.
                                       

                                          adminUnit5thOrder
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related administrative unit of 5th order.
                                       

                                          adminUnit6thOrder
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related administrative unit of 6th order.
                                       

                                          building
                                        
                                          Position aims at identifying the related building.
                                       

                                          entrance
                                        
                                          Position aims at identifying the entrance door or gate.
                                       

                                          parcel
                                        
                                          Position aims at identifying the related land parcel.
                                       

                                          postalDelivery
                                        
                                          Position aims at identifying a postal delivery point.
                                       

                                          postalDescriptor
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related postcode area.
                                       

                                          segment
                                        
                                          Position derived from the related segment of a thoroughfare.
                                       

                                          thoroughfareAccess
                                        
                                          Position aims at identifying the access point from the thoroughfare.
                                       

                                          utilityService
                                        
                                          Position aims at identifying a point of utility service.
 5.4.3. 
Description of the semantics of the locator designator.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          addressIdentifierGeneral
                                        
                                          Address identifier composed by numbers and/or characters.
                                       

                                          addressNumber
                                        
                                          Address identifier composed only by numbers.
                                       

                                          addressNumber2ndExtension
                                        
                                          Second extension to the address number.
                                       

                                          addressNumberExtension
                                        
                                          Extension to the address number.
                                       

                                          buildingIdentifier
                                        
                                          Building identifier composed by numbers and/or characters.
                                       

                                          buildingIdentifierPrefix
                                        
                                          Prefix to the building number.
                                       

                                          cornerAddress1stIdentifier
                                        
                                          Address identifier related to the primary thoroughfare name in a corner address.
                                       

                                          cornerAddress2ndIdentifier
                                        
                                          Address identifier related to the secondary thoroughfare name in a corner address.
                                       

                                          entranceDoorIdentifier
                                        
                                          Identifier for an entrance door, entrance gate, or covered entranceway.
                                       

                                          floorIdentifier
                                        
                                          Identifier of a floor or level inside a building.
                                       

                                          kilometrePoint
                                        
                                          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.
                                       

                                          postalDeliveryIdentifier
                                        
                                          Identifier of a postal delivery point.
                                       

                                          staircaseIdentifier
                                        
                                          Identifier for a staircase, normally inside a building.
                                       

                                          unitIdentifier
                                        
                                          Identifier of a door, dwelling, suite or room inside a building.
 5.4.4. 
The level to which the locator refers.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          accessLevel
                                        
                                          The locator identifies a specific access to a plot of land, building or similar by use of an entrance number or similar identifier.
                                       

                                          postalDeliveryPoint
                                        
                                          The locator identifies a postal delivery point.
                                       

                                          siteLevel
                                        
                                          The locator identifies a specific plot of land, building or similar property by use of an address number, building number, building or property name.
                                       

                                          unitLevel
                                        
                                          The locator identifies a specific part of a building.
 5.4.5. 
Description of the semantics of the locator name.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          buildingName
                                        
                                          Name of building or part of building.
                                       

                                          descriptiveLocator
                                        
                                          Narrative, textual description of the location or addressable object.
                                       

                                          roomName
                                        
                                          Identifier of a dwelling, suite or room inside a building.
                                       

                                          siteName
                                        
                                          Name of real estate, building complex or site.
 5.4.6. 
A classification of the part of name according to its semantics in the complete thoroughfare name.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          name
                                        
                                          The part of name constitutes the core or root of the thoroughfare name.
                                       

                                          namePrefix
                                        
                                          The part of name is used to separate connecting words without sorting significance from the core of the thoroughfare name.
                                       

                                          qualifier
                                        
                                          The part of name qualifies the thoroughfare name.
                                       

                                          type
                                        
                                          The part of name indicates the category or type of thoroughfare.
 5.4.7. 
Current validity of the real world address or address component.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          alternative
                                        
                                          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.
                                       

                                          current
                                        
                                          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.
                                       

                                          proposed
                                        
                                          An address or address component awaiting approval by the dataset custodian or official body responsible for address allocation.
                                       

                                          reserved
                                        
                                          An address or address component approved by the official body responsible for address allocation or by the dataset custodian, but yet to be implemented.
                                       

                                          retired
                                        
                                          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.
 5.5.  5.5.1.  1. In the data set, the position of the address shall be represented by the coordinates of the actual location with the best available accuracy. This will be the most precise directly captured coordinates or, if none exist, then coordinates derived from one of the address components, with priority given to the component that allows the position to be most accurately determined.
 2. If an address has more than one position, the specification attribute shall be populated with a different value for each of these.
 5.5.2.  1. The withinScopeOf association role shall be populated for all locators which are assigned according to rules that seek to ensure unambiguousness within a specific address component (that is thoroughfare name, address area name, postal descriptor or administrative unit name).
 2. The association role parentAddress shall be populated for all addresses which are connected to a parent (or main) address.
 3. An address shall have an association to the name of the country in which it is located. Furthermore, an address must have associations to the additional address components necessary to the unambiguous identification and location of the address instance.
 5.6. 

Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type
AD.Address Addresses Address

6.  6.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects from data sets that relate to the spatial data theme Cadastral Parcels:


— Basic Property Unit
— Cadastral Boundary
— Cadastral Parcel
— Cadastral Zoning

Cadastral Parcels shall always be made available.

Basic property units shall be made available by the appropriate authority where unique cadastral references are given only for basic property units and not for parcels.

Cadastral boundaries shall be made available by the appropriate authority where absolute positional accuracy information is recorded for the cadastral boundary.
 6.1.1. 
The basic unit of ownership that is recorded in the land books, land registers or equivalent. It is defined by unique ownership and homogeneous real property rights, and may consist of one or more adjacent or geographically separate parcels.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
areaValue Registered area value giving quantification of the area projected on the horizontal plane of the cadastral parcels composing the basic property unit. Area voidable
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
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. CharacterString 
validFrom Official date and time the basic property unit was/will be legally established. DateTime voidable
validTo Date and time at which the basic property unit legally ceased/will cease to be used. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
administrativeUnit The administrative unit of lowest administrative level containing this basic property unit. AdministrativeUnit voidable

Value of areaValue shall be given in square meters
 6.1.2. 
Part of the outline of a cadastral parcel. One cadastral boundary may be shared by two neighbouring cadastral parcels.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
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. Length voidable
geometry Geometry of the cadastral boundary. GM_Curve 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
validFrom Official date and time the cadastral boundary was/will be legally established. DateTime voidable
validTo Date and time at which the cadastral boundary legally ceased/will cease to be used. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
parcel The cadastral parcel(s) outlined by this cadastral boundary. A cadastral boundary may outline one or two cadastral parcels. CadastralParcel voidable

Value of estimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.
 6.1.3. 
Areas defined by cadastral registers or equivalent.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
areaValue Registered area value giving quantification of the area projected on the horizontal plane of the cadastral parcel. Area voidable
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry Geometry of the cadastral parcel. GM_Object 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
label Text commonly used to display the cadastral parcel identification. CharacterString 
nationalCadastralReference Thematic identifier at national level, generally the full national code of the cadastral parcel. Must ensure the link to the national cadastral register or equivalent. CharacterString 
referencePoint A point within the cadastral parcel. GM_Point voidable
validFrom Official date and time the cadastral parcel was/will be legally established. DateTime voidable
validTo Date and time at which the cadastral parcel legally ceased/will cease to be used. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
administrativeUnit The administrative unit of lowest administrative level containing this cadastral parcel. AdministrativeUnit voidable
basicPropertyUnit The basic property unit(s) containing this cadastral parcel. BasicPropertyUnit voidable
zoning The cadastral zoning of lowest level containing this cadastral parcel. CadastralZoning voidable

Value of areaValue shall be given in square meters.

Type of geometry shall be GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface
 6.1.4. 
Intermediary areas used in order to divide national territory into cadastral parcels.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
estimatedAccuracy The estimated absolute positional accuracy of cadastral parcels within the cadastral zoning 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. Length voidable
geometry Geometry of the cadastral zoning. GM_MultiSurface 
inspireId External object identifier of spatial object. Identifier 
label Text commonly used to display the cadastral zoning identification. CharacterString 
level Level of the cadastral zoning in the national cadastral hierarchy. CadastralZoningLevelValue voidable
levelName Name of the level of the cadastral zoning in the national cadastral hierarchy.... LocalisedCharacterString voidable
name Name of the cadastral zoning. GeographicalName voidable
nationalCadastalZoningReference Thematic identifier at national level, generally the full national code of the cadastral zoning. CharacterString 
originalMapScaleDenominator The denominator in the scale of the original paper map (if any) to whose extent the cadastral zoning corresponds. Integer voidable
referencePoint A point within the cadastral zoning. GM_Point voidable
validFrom Official date and time the cadastral zoning was/will be legally established. DateTime voidable
validTo Date and time at which the cadastral zoning legally ceased/will cease to be used. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
upperLevelUnit The next upper level cadastral zoning containing this cadastral zoning. CadastralZoning voidable

Value of estimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.

A lower level cadastral zoning shall be part of an upper level zoning.
 6.2.  6.2.1. 
Levels of hierarchy of the cadastral zonings.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          1stOrder
                                        
                                          Uppermost level (largest areas) in the hierarchy of cadastral zonings, equal or equivalent to municipalities.
                                       

                                          2ndOrder
                                        
                                          Second level in the hierarchy of cadastral zonings.
                                       

                                          3rdOrder
                                        
                                          Third level in the hierarchy of cadastral zonings.
 6.3  6.3.1.  1. The value domain of spatial properties defined in this Section is not restricted to the Simple Feature spatial schema as defined by EN ISO 19125-1.
 2. If cadastral boundaries are provided, the cadastral boundaries corresponding to the outline of a cadastral parcel shall form closed ring(s).
 6.3.2. 
All instances of the spatial object type CadastralParcel shall carry as a thematic identifier the attribute nationalCadastralReference. This attribute must enable users to make the link with rights, owners and other cadastral information in national cadastral registers or equivalent.
 6.3.3. 
If data related to the spatial data theme Cadastral Parcels are made available in plane coordinates using the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, they shall also be made available in at least one other of the coordinate reference systems specified in sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2 and 1.3.3.
 6.4.  6.4.1. 

Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type
CP.CadastralParcel Cadastral Parcel CadastralParcel
CP.CadastralZoning Cadastral Zoning CadastralZoning
CP.CadastralBoundary Cadastral Boundary CadastralBoundary

7.  7.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


— ‘aerodrome reference point’ means the designated geographical location of an aerodrome, located near the initial or planned geometric centre of the aerodrome and normally remaining where originally established,
— ‘airport/heliport’ means 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,
— ‘deep water route’ means 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,
— ‘inter-modal connection’ means a connection between two elements in different transport networks that use a different transport mode, giving the possibility to change transported media (people, goods, etc) from one transport mode to another,
— ‘linear element’ means a 1-dimensional object that serves as the axis along which linear referencing is performed,
— ‘linear referencing’ means a specification of a location relative to a one-dimensional object as a measurement along (and optionally offset from) that element,
— ‘navaid equipment’ means a physical navaid equipment placed on the Earth surface, like Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range (VOR), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), localizer, Tactical Air Navigation Beacon (TACAN) etc., which help in guiding aircraft traffic safely through existing air routes,
— ‘object referencing’ means providing the spatial extent of an object by referring to an existing spatial object or collection of spatial objects,
— ‘railway yard’ means 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,
— ‘significant point’ means a specified geographical location used to define an Air Traffic Service (ATS) route, the flight path of an aircraft or for other navigation/ATS purposes,
— ‘Area Navigation (RNAV)’ means a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of both,
— ‘TACAN Navigation’ means a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of station-referenced Tactical Air Navigation Beacon (TACAN) navigation aids.
 7.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme transport networks are structured in the following packages:


— Common Transport Elements
— Air Transport Network
— Cable Transport Network
— Railway Transport Network
— Road Transport Network
— Water Transport Network
 7.3.  7.3.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Common Transport Elements:


— Access Restriction
— Condition Of Facility
— Maintenance Authority
— Marker Post
— Owner Authority
— Restriction for Vehicles
— Traffic Flow Direction
— Transport Area
— Transport Link
— Transport Link Sequence
— Transport Link Set
— Transport Network
— Transport Node
— Transport Object
— Transport Point
— Transport Property
— Vertical Position
 7.3.1.1. 
A restriction on the access to a transport element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
restriction Nature of the access restriction. AccessRestrictionValue 
 7.3.1.2. 
State of a transport network element with regards to its completion and use.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
currentStatus Current status value of a transport network element with regards to its completion and use. ConditionOfFacilityValue 
 7.3.1.3. 
The authority responsible for maintenance of the transport element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
authority Identification of the maintenance authority. CI_Citation 
 7.3.1.4. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportPoint.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
location Distance from the beginning of the route, or some other reference point, to the point where a marker post is located. Distance 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
route Route in a transport network along which the marker post is placed. TransportLinkSet voidable
 7.3.1.5. 
The authority owning the transport element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
authority Identification of the owning authority. CI_Citation 
 7.3.1.6. 
Restriction on vehicles on a transport element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
measure The measure for the restriction. Measure 
restrictionType The type of restriction. RestrictionTypeValue 
 7.3.1.7. 
Indicates the direction of the flow of traffic in relation to the direction of the transport link vector.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
direction Indicates the direction of the flow of traffic. LinkDirectionValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object of the type Link or LinkSequence.
 7.3.1.8. 
Surface that represents the spatial extent of an element of a transport network.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkArea.

This type is a sub-type of TransportObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The time when the transport area started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport area no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable

All transport areas have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.9. 
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a transport network between two points in the network.

This type is a sub-type of Link.

This type is a sub-type of TransportObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The time when the transport link started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport link no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable

All transport links have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.10. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSequence.

This type is a sub-type of TransportObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The time when the transport link sequence started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport link sequence no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable

A transport link sequence must be composed of transport links that all belong to the same transport network.

All transport link sequences have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.11. 
A collection of transport link sequences and or individual transport links that has a specific function or significance in a transport network.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSet.

This type is a sub-type of TransportObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The time when the transport link set started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport link set no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
post Marker post along a route in a transport network. MarkerPost voidable

A transport link set must be composed of transport links and or transport link sequences that all belong to the same transport network.

All transport link sets have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.12. 
Collection of network elements that belong to a single mode of transport.

This type is a sub-type of Network.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
typeOfTransport Type of transport network, based on the type of infrastructure the network uses. TransportTypeValue 
 7.3.1.13. 
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity.

This type is a sub-type of Node.

This type is a sub-type of TransportObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The time when the transport node started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport node no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable

All transport nodes have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.14. 
An identity base for transport network objects in the real world.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geographicalName 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. GeographicalName voidable
 7.3.1.15. 
A point spatial object - which is not a node - that represents the position of an element of a transport network.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of TransportObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry The location of the transport point. GM_Point 
validFrom The time when the transport point started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport point no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable

All transport points have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.16. 
A reference to a property that falls upon the network. This property can apply to the whole of the network element it is associated with or - for linear spatial objects - be described using linear referencing.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkProperty.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The time when the transport property started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the transport property no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable

All transport properties have an external object identifier.
 7.3.1.17. 
Vertical level relative to other transport network elements.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
verticalPosition Relative vertical position of the transport element. VerticalPositionValue 
 7.3.2.  7.3.2.1. 
Possible types of transport networks.


Value Definition
air The transport network consists of transport by air.
cable The transport network consists of transport by cable.
rail The transport network consists of transport by rail.
road The transport network consists of transport by road.
water The transport network consists of transport by water.
 7.3.3.  7.3.3.1. 
Types of access restrictions for a transport element.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             forbiddenLegally
                                           
                                             Access to the transport element is forbidden by law.
                                          

                                             physicallyImpossible
                                           
                                             Access to the transport element is physically impossible due to the presence of barriers or other physical obstacles.
                                          

                                             private
                                           
                                             Access to the transport element is restricted because it is privately owned.
                                          

                                             publicAccess
                                           
                                             The transport element is open to public access.
                                          

                                             seasonal
                                           
                                             Access to the transport element depends on the season.
                                          

                                             toll
                                           
                                             Access to the transport element is subject to toll.
 7.3.3.2. 
Possible restrictions on vehicles that can access a transport element.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             maximumDoubleAxleWeight
                                           
                                             The maximum weight per double axle of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumDraught
                                           
                                             The maximum draught of a vehicle allowed on a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumFlightLevel
                                           
                                             The maximum flight level allowed for a vehicle at a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumHeight
                                           
                                             The maximum height of a vehicle which can pass under another object.
                                          

                                             maximumLength
                                           
                                             The maximum length of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumSingleAxleWeight
                                           
                                             The maximum weight per single axle of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumTotalWeight
                                           
                                             The maximum total weight of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumTripleAxleWeight
                                           
                                             The maximum weight per triple axle of a vehicle allowed at a transport element.
                                          

                                             maximumWidth
                                           
                                             The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on a transport element.
                                          

                                             minimumFlightLevel
                                           
                                             The minimum flight level allowed for a vehicle at a transport element.
 7.4.  7.4.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Air Transport Network:


— Aerodrome Area
— Aerodrome Category
— Aerodrome Node
— Aerodrome Type
— Air Link
— Air Link Sequence
— Air Node
— Air Route
— Air Route Link
— Airspace Area
— Apron Area
— Condition of Air Facility
— Designated Point
— Element Length
— Element Width
— Field Elevation
— Instrument Approach Procedure
— Lower Altitude Limit
— Navaid
— Procedure Link
— Runway Area
— Runway Centreline Point
— Standard Instrument Arrival
— Standard Instrument Departure
— Surface Composition
— Taxiway Area
— Touch Down Lift Off Area
— Upper Altitude Limit
— Use Restriction
 7.4.1.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.4.1.2. 
Aerodrome category concerning the scope and importance of the air traffic services offered from and to it.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
aerodromeCategory Value which indicates the category of an aerodrome. AerodromeCategoryValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node or an Aerodrome Area.
 7.4.1.3. 
Node located at the aerodrome reference point of an airport/heliport, which is used to represent it in a simplified way.

This type is a sub-type of AirNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designatorIATA The three letter IATA designator of the aerodrome (airport/heliport). CharacterString voidable
locationIndicatorICAO The four letter ICAO location indicator of the aerodrome (airport/heliport), as listed in ICAO DOC 7910. CharacterString voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
controlTowers The set of control towers belonging to an aerodrome (airport/heliport). Type to be specified in the spatial data theme Buildings voidable
 7.4.1.4. 
A code specifying the type of aerodrome.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
aerodromeType The type of aerodrome. AerodromeTypeValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node or Aerodrome Area.
 7.4.1.5. 
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of the air network between two points in the network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.

This type is abstract.
 7.4.1.6. 
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of air links, which represents a continuous path in the air network without any branches.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.
 7.4.1.7. 
A node which occurs in an air network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
significantPoint Attribute which indicates whether the air node is or is not a significant point. Boolean 
 7.4.1.8. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
airRouteType Route classification. AirRouteTypeValue voidable
designator Code or designator that identifies an Air Route. CharacterString voidable
 7.4.1.9. 
A portion of a route to be flown usually without an intermediate stop, as defined by two consecutive significant points.

This type is a sub-type of AirLink.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
airRouteLinkClass The class or type of an air route link. AirRouteLinkClassValue voidable
 7.4.1.10. 
A defined volume in the air, described as horizontal projection with vertical limits.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
AirspaceAreaType A code indicating the general structure or characteristics of a particular airspace. AirspaceAreaTypeValue 
 7.4.1.11. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.4.1.12. 
State of an air transport network element with regards to its completion and use.

This type is a sub-type of ConditionOfFacility.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node, an Aerodrome Area or a Runway Area.
 7.4.1.13. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AirNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The coded designator of the point. CharacterString voidable
 7.4.1.14. 
The physical length of the element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
length The physical length of the element. Measure 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is a Runway Area, Taxiway Area or Touch Down Lift Off Area.
 7.4.1.15. 
The physical width of the element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
width The physical width of the element. Measure 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is a Runway Area, Taxiway Area or Touch Down Lift Off Area.
 7.4.1.16. 
The aerodrome elevation as the vertical distance between the highest point of the landing area of an aerodrome and mean sea level.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
altitude Value of the field altitude. Measure 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node or Aerodrome Area.
 7.4.1.17. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of ProcedureLink.
 7.4.1.18. 
Altitude that defines the lower limit of an air transport network object.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
altitude Value of the altitude limit. Measure 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Air Route Link or Airspace Area.
 7.4.1.19. 
One or more Navaid Equipments providing navigation services.

This type is a sub-type of AirNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The coded identifier given to the navaid system. CharacterString voidable
navaidType Type of the navaid service. NavaidTypeValue voidable
 7.4.1.20. 
A series of predetermined manoeuvres with specified protection from obstacles.

This type is a sub-type of AirLink.
 7.4.1.21. 
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome/heliport prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The full textual designator of the runway, used to uniquely identify it at an aerodrome/heliport which has more than one. CharacterString voidable
runwayType The type of runway, either runway for airplanes or final approach and take off area (FATO) for helicopters. RunwayTypeValue voidable
 7.4.1.22. 
An operationally significant position on the centreline of a runway direction.

This type is a sub-type of AirNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
pointRole The role of the point along the runway direction centreline. PointRoleValue 
 7.4.1.23. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of ProcedureLink.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The textual designator of the Standard Instrument Arrival. CharacterString voidable
 7.4.1.24. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of ProcedureLink.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The full textual designator of the Standard Instrument Departure. CharacterString voidable
 7.4.1.25. 
The composition of an aerodrome/heliport related surface.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
surfaceComposition A code indicating the composition of an aerodrome/heliport related surface. SurfaceCompositionValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is a Runway Area, Taxiway Area, Apron Area or Touch Down Lift Off Area.
 7.4.1.26. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The textual designator of the taxiway. CharacterString voidable
 7.4.1.27. 
A load bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift-off.

This type is a sub-type of AirNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designator The textual designator of the touch down and lift-off area. CharacterString voidable
 7.4.1.28. 
Altitude that defines the upper limit of an air transport network object.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
altitude Value of the altitude limit. Measure 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Air Route Link or Airspace Area.
 7.4.1.29. 
The restrictions to the use of an air network object.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
restriction The type of use restriction for the air network object. AirUseRestrictionValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Air Route, Air Link (or specialized Air Link), Air Node (or specialized Air Node) or Aerodrome Area.
 7.4.2.  7.4.2.1. 
Aerodrome possible categories concerning the scope and importance of the air traffic services offered from and to it.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             domesticNational
                                           
                                             Aerodrome serving domestic national air traffic services.
                                          

                                             domesticRegional
                                           
                                             Aerodrome serving domestic regional air traffic services.
                                          

                                             international
                                           
                                             Aerodrome serving international air traffic services.
 7.4.2.2. 
A code specifying whether a particular entity occurrence is an Aerodrome or a Heliport.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             aerodromeHeliport
                                           
                                             Aerodrome with heliport landing area.
                                          

                                             aerodromeOnly
                                           
                                             Aerodrome only.
                                          

                                             heliportOnly
                                           
                                             Heliport only.
                                          

                                             landingSite
                                           
                                             Landing site.
 7.4.2.3. 
The type of the route from the navigation point of view.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             conventional
                                           
                                             Conventional navigation route: An air route which does neither use Area Navigation nor TACAN navigation for air traffic services.
                                          

                                             RNAV
                                           
                                             Area navigation route: An air route which uses Area Navigation (RNAV) for air traffic services.
                                          

                                             TACAN
                                           
                                             TACAN route: An air route which uses TACAN Navigation for air traffic services.
 7.4.2.4. 
The route classification as ATS route or North Atlantic Tracks.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             ATS
                                           
                                             ATS Route as described in ICAO Annex 11.
                                          

                                             NAT
                                           
                                             North Atlantic Track (part of Organized Track System).
 7.4.2.5. 
The use restrictions for an air network object.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             reservedForMilitary
                                           
                                             The air network object is exclusively for military use.
                                          

                                             temporalRestrictions
                                           
                                             The temporal restrictions apply to the use of the air network object.
 7.4.2.6. 
Recognised types of Airspace.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             ATZ
                                           
                                             Airport Traffic Zone. Airspace of defined dimensions established around an airport for the protection of airport traffic.
                                          

                                             CTA
                                           
                                             Control area. A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth.
                                          

                                             CTR
                                           
                                             Control zone. A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit.
                                          

                                             D
                                           
                                             Danger area. Airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times.
                                          

                                             FIR
                                           
                                             Flight information region. Airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided. Might, for example, be used if service provided by more than one unit.
                                          

                                             P
                                           
                                             Prohibited area. Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited.
                                          

                                             R
                                           
                                             Restricted area. Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions.
                                          

                                             TMA
                                           
                                             Terminal control area. Control area normally established at the confluence of ATS routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes. Mainly used in Europe under the Flexible Use of Airspace concept.
                                          

                                             UIR
                                           
                                             Upper flight information region (UIR). An upper airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided. Each state determines its definition for upper airspace.
 7.4.2.7. 
Types of Navaid Services.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             DME
                                           
                                             Distance Measuring Equipment.
                                          

                                             ILS
                                           
                                             Instrument Landing System.
                                          

                                             ILS-DME
                                           
                                             ILS with collocated DME.
                                          

                                             LOC
                                           
                                             Localizer.
                                          

                                             LOC-DME
                                           
                                             LOC and DME collocated.
                                          

                                             MKR
                                           
                                             Marker Beacon.
                                          

                                             MLS
                                           
                                             Microwave Landing System.
                                          

                                             MLS-DME
                                           
                                             MLS with collocated DME.
                                          

                                             NDB
                                           
                                             Non-Directional Radio Beacon.
                                          

                                             NDB-DME
                                           
                                             NDB and DME collocated.
                                          

                                             NDB-MKR
                                           
                                             Non-Directional Radio Beacon and Marker Beacon.
                                          

                                             TACAN
                                           
                                             Tactical Air Navigation Beacon.
                                          

                                             TLS
                                           
                                             Transponder Landing System.
                                          

                                             VOR
                                           
                                             VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range.
                                          

                                             VOR-DME
                                           
                                             VOR and DME collocated.
                                          

                                             VORTAC
                                           
                                             VOR and TACAN collocated.
 7.4.2.8. 
Role of the Runway Centreline Point.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             end
                                           
                                             Physical end of a runway direction.
                                          

                                             mid
                                           
                                             The mid point of the runway.
                                          

                                             start
                                           
                                             Physical start of a runway direction.
                                          

                                             threshold
                                           
                                             The beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing.
 7.4.2.9. 
A code that makes a distinction between runways for airplanes and FATO for helicopters.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             FATO
                                           
                                             Final Approach and Take Off Area for helicopters.
                                          

                                             runway
                                           
                                             Runway for airplanes.
 7.4.2.10. 
A code indicating the composition of a surface.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             asphalt
                                           
                                             Surface made of an asphalt layer.
                                          

                                             concrete
                                           
                                             Surface made of a concrete layer.
                                          

                                             grass
                                           
                                             Surface consisting of a grass layer.
 7.5.  7.5.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Cable Transport Network:


— Cableway Link
— Cableway Link Sequence
— Cableway Link Set
— Cableway Node
 7.5.1.1. 
Linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a cable network between two points in a cableway transport network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
cablewayType The type of a cableway transport. CablewayTypeValue voidable
 7.5.1.2. 
An ordered collection of cableway links that are characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.
 7.5.1.3. 
A collection of cableway link sequences and or individual cableway links that has a specific function or significance in a cable transport network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.
 7.5.1.4. 
A point spatial object that is used to represent connectivity between two consecutive cableway links.

This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.
 7.5.2.  7.5.2.1. 
The possible types of cableway transport.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             cabinCableCar
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             chairLift
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             skiTow
                                           
                                             A cableway transport for pulling skiers and snowboarders uphill.
 7.6.  7.6.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Railway Transport Network:


— Design Speed
— Nominal Track Gauge
— Number of Tracks
— Railway Area
— Railway Electrification
— Railway Line
— Railway Link
— Railway Link Sequence
— Railway Node
— Railway Station Area
— Railway Station Code
— Railway Station Node
— Railway Type
— Railway Use
— Railway Yard Area
— Railway Yard Node
 7.6.1.1. 
The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
speed The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for. Velocity 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.2. 
The nominal distance between the two outer rails (gauge) of a railway track.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
nominalGauge A single value that identifies the track gauge. Measure voidable
nominalGaugeCategory Provision of the gauge of a railway track as a fuzzy category with respect to the European standard nominal gauge. TrackGaugeCategoryValue voidable

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.3. 
The number of tracks for a railway stretch.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
minMaxNumberOfTracks Indicates whether the number of tracks are counted as minimum or maximum value. MinMaxTrackValue voidable
numberOfTracks The number of tracks present. Integer 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.4. 
Surface occupied by a railway track, including ballast.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.6.1.5. 
Indication whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
electrified Indicates whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it. Boolean 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.6. 
A collection of railway link sequences and or individual railway links that are characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
railwayLineCode A code assigned to a railway line which is unique .... CharacterString voidable
 7.6.1.7. 
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a railway network between two points in the network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
fictitious The railway link does not represent a real and existing railway track but a fictitious trajectory. Boolean voidable
 7.6.1.8. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.
 7.6.1.9. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
formOfNode The function of a railway node within the railway network. FormOfRailwayNodeValue voidable
 7.6.1.10. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.6.1.11. 
The unique code assigned to a railway station.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
stationCode A unique code assigned to a railway station. CharacterString 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.12. 
A railway node which represents the location of a railway station along the railway network.

This type is a sub-type of RailwayNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
numberOfPlatforms A value indicating the number of platforms available at a railway station. Integer voidable

For a railway station node, the value for the ‘formOfNode’ attribute shall always be ‘RailwayStop’.
 7.6.1.13. 
The type of railway transport the line is designed for.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
type The type of railway transport to which the line is designed for. RailwayTypeValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.14. 
The current use of the railway.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
use The current use of the railway. RailwayUseValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.
 7.6.1.15. 
An area spatial object which is used to represent the topographical limits of a railway yard.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.6.1.16. 
A railway node which occurs within a railway yard area.

This type is a sub-type of RailwayNode.

For a railway yard node, the value for the ‘formOfNode’ attribute shall always be ‘RailwayStop’.
 7.6.2.  7.6.2.1. 
Values to indicate whether number of tracks are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number.


Value Definition
average The number of tracks is the average value for a given part of the railway network.
maximum The number of tracks is the maximum value for a given part of the railway network.
minimum The number of tracks is the minimum value for a given part of the railway network.
 7.6.2.2. 
The possible categories of railways concerning its nominal track gauge.


Value Definition
broad The nominal track gauge property is broader than the standard one.
standard The nominal track gauge property is equal to the European standard (1 435 millimetres).
narrow The nominal track gauge property is narrower than the standard one.
notApplicable The definition of a nominal track gauge property is not applicable to the type of railway transport.
 7.6.3.  7.6.3.1. 
The possible functions of a railway node within the railway network.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             junction
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             levelCrossing
                                           
                                             A railway node where the railway network is a crossed by a road at the same level.
                                          

                                             pseudoNode
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             railwayEnd
                                           
                                             Only one railway link connects to the railway node. It signifies the end of a railway line.
                                          

                                             railwayStop
                                           
                                             A place in the railway network where trains stop to load/unload cargo or to let passengers get on and off the train.
 7.6.3.2. 
The possible types of railway transport.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             cogRailway
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             funicular
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             magneticLevitation
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             metro
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             monorail
                                           
                                             A railway transport based on a single rail which acts as both its only support and guideway.
                                          

                                             suspendedRail
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             train
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             tramway
                                           
                                             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.
 7.6.3.3. 
The possible uses of railways.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             cargo
                                           
                                             The use of railway is exclusively for cargo operations.
                                          

                                             carShuttle
                                           
                                             The use of railway is exclusively to perform car shuttle transport.
                                          

                                             mixed
                                           
                                             The use of railway is mixed. It is used to transport passengers and cargo.
                                          

                                             passengers
                                           
                                             The use of railway is exclusively to transport passengers.
 7.7.  7.7.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Road Transport Network:


— E-Road
— Form of Way
— Functional Road Class
— Number of Lanes
— Road
— Road Area
— Road Link
— Road Link Sequence
— Road Name
— Road Node
— Road Service Area
— Road Service Type
— Road Surface Category
— Road Width
— Speed Limit
— Vehicle Traffic Area
 7.7.1.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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. CharacterString voidable
 7.7.1.2. 
A classification based on the physical properties of the Road Link.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
formOfWay Physical form of the way. FormOfWayValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.3. 
A classification based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
functionalClass Functional rank of the road link in the road network. FunctionalRoadClassValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.4. 
The number of lanes of a road element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
direction Indicates which direction the number of lanes is valid for. LinkDirectionValue voidable
minMaxNumberOfLanes Indicates if the number of lanes is counted as minimum or maximum value. MinMaxLaneValue voidable
numberOfLanes Number of lanes. Integer 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.5. 
A collection of road link sequences and/or individual road links that are characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
localRoadCode Identification code assigned to the road by the local road authority. CharacterString voidable
nationalRoadCode The national number of the road. CharacterString voidable
 7.7.1.6. 
Surface which extends to the limits of a road, including vehicular areas and other parts of it.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.7.1.7. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.
 7.7.1.8. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.
 7.7.1.9. 
Name of a road, as assigned by the responsible authority.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name Name of the road. GeographicalName 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.10. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
formOfRoadNode Description of the function of a road node in the road transport network. FormOfRoadNodeValue voidable
 7.7.1.11. 
Surface annexed to a road and devoted to offer particular services for it.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.7.1.12. 
Description of the type of road service area and the available facilities.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
availableFacility Facility that is available for a given road service area. ServiceFacilityValue 
type Type of road service area. RoadServiceTypeValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object of the type RoadServiceArea or RoadNode (when formOfRoadNode=roadServiceArea).
 7.7.1.13. 
Specification of the state of the surface of the associated Road Element. Indicates whether a road is paved or unpaved.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
surfaceCategory Type of road surface. RoadSurfaceCategoryValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.14. 
The width of the road, measured as an average value.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
measuredRoadPart Indicates to which part of a road the value for the attribute ‘width’ applies. RoadPartValue voidable
width Road width value. Measure 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.15. 
Limit for the speed of a vehicle on a road.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
areaCondition Speed limit is dependent on environmental circumstances. AreaConditionValue voidable
direction Indicates which direction the speed limit is valid for. LinkDirectionValue voidable
laneExtension Number of lanes (including the start lane) to which the speed limit applies. Integer voidable
speedLimitMinMaxType Indicates if the speed limit is maximum or minimum and if it is recommended. SpeedLimitMinMaxValue 
speedLimitSource Source for speed limit. SpeedLimitSourceValue voidable
speedLimitValue Value for speed limit. Velocity 
startLane Index of the first lane to which speed limit applies, where the index 1 refers to the leftmost lane, and the index is incremented to the right. Integer voidable
validityPeriod Period during which the speed limit is valid. TM_Period voidable
vehicleType Vehicle type the speed limit is restricted to. VehicleTypeValue voidable
weatherCondition Weather condition the speed limit is dependent on. WeatherConditionValue voidable

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
 7.7.1.16. 
Surface that represents the part of a road which is used for the normal traffic of vehicles.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.7.2.  7.7.2.1. 
Values for the functional road classification. This classification is based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network.


Value Definition
mainRoad The most important roads in a given network.
firstClass The second most important roads in a given network.
secondClass The third most important roads in a given network.
thirdClass The fourth most important roads in a given network.
fourthClass The fifth most important roads in a given network.
fifthClass The sixth most important roads in a given network.
sixthClass The seventh most important roads in a given network.
seventhClass The eighth most important roads in a given network.
eighthClass The ninth most important roads in a given network.
ninthClass The least important roads in a given network.
 7.7.2.2. 
Values to indicate whether number of lanes are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number.


Value Definition
maximum The number of lanes is the maximum value for a given part of the road network.
minimum The number of lanes is the minimum value for a given part of the road network.
average The number of lanes is the average value for a given part of the road network.
 7.7.2.3. 
Possible values to indicate the nature of a speed limit.


Value Definition
maximum Speed limit is a maximum value
minimum Speed limit is a minimum value
recommendedMaximum Speed limit is a recommended maximum value
recommendedMinimum Speed limit is a recommended minimum value
 7.7.3.  7.7.3.1. 
Speed limit restriction depending on the area.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             inNationalPark
                                           
                                             Speed limit restriction inside national park.
                                          

                                             insideCities
                                           
                                             Speed limit restriction inside cities.
                                          

                                             nearRailroadCrossing
                                           
                                             Speed limit restriction near rail road crossing.
                                          

                                             nearSchool
                                           
                                             Speed limit restriction near school.
                                          

                                             outsideCities
                                           
                                             Speed limit restriction outside cities.
                                          

                                             trafficCalmingArea
                                           
                                             Speed limit restriction in traffic calming area.
 7.7.3.2. 
Functions of road nodes.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             enclosedTrafficArea
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             junction
                                           
                                             Road node where three or more road links connect.
                                          

                                             levelCrossing
                                           
                                             A road node where the road network is a crossed by a railway at the same level.
                                          

                                             pseudoNode
                                           
                                             Exactly two road links connect to the road node.
                                          

                                             roadEnd
                                           
                                             Only one road link connects to the road node. It signifies the end of a road.
                                          

                                             roadServiceArea
                                           
                                             Surface annexed to a road and devoted to offer particular services for it.
                                          

                                             roundabout
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             trafficSquare
                                           
                                             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.
 7.7.3.3. 
Classification based on the physical properties of the road link.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             bicycleRoad
                                           
                                             Road where bicycles are the only vehicles allowed.
                                          

                                             dualCarriageway
                                           
                                             Road with physically separated carriageways regardless of the number of lanes, which is not a motorway or a freeway.
                                          

                                             enclosedTrafficArea
                                           
                                             Area with no internal structure of legally defined driving directions. At least two roads are connected to the area.
                                          

                                             entranceOrExitCarPark
                                           
                                             Road specially designed to enter or to leave a parking area.
                                          

                                             entranceOrExitService
                                           
                                             Road used only to enter or to leave a service.
                                          

                                             freeway
                                           
                                             Road having no single level crossings with other roads.
                                          

                                             motorway
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             pedestrianZone
                                           
                                             Area with a road network which is especially designed for use by pedestrians.
                                          

                                             roundabout
                                           
                                             Road which forms a ring on which traffic travelling in only one direction is allowed.
                                          

                                             serviceRoad
                                           
                                             Road running parallel to, and designed to connect, a road with a relatively high connectivity function with roads with a lower connectivity function.
                                          

                                             singleCarriageway
                                           
                                             Road where the traffic is not separated by any physical object.
                                          

                                             slipRoad
                                           
                                             Road especially designed to enter or exit another road.
                                          

                                             tractorRoad
                                           
                                             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).
                                          

                                             trafficSquare
                                           
                                             Area (partly) enclosed by roads which is used for non-traffic purposes and which is not a roundabout.
                                          

                                             walkway
                                           
                                             Road reserved for pedestrian use and closed for regular vehicular use by a physically barrier.
 7.7.3.4. 
Indication to which part of a road the value of a measurement applies.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             carriageway
                                           
                                             The part of a road which is reserved for traffic.
                                          

                                             pavedSurface
                                           
                                             The part of the road which is paved.
 7.7.3.5. 
Types of road service areas.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             busStation
                                           
                                             The road service is a bus stop.
                                          

                                             parking
                                           
                                             The road service area is a parking facility.
                                          

                                             restArea
                                           
                                             The road service is a rest area.
                                          

                                             toll
                                           
                                             Area that provides toll services such as ticket dispensers or toll payment services.
 7.7.3.6. 
Values to indicate whether a road is paved or not paved.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             paved
                                           
                                             Road with a hard paved surface.
                                          

                                             unpaved
                                           
                                             Road not paved.
 7.7.3.7. 
Possible service facilities available at a road service area.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             drinks
                                           
                                             Drinks are available.
                                          

                                             food
                                           
                                             Food is available.
                                          

                                             fuel
                                           
                                             Fuel is available.
                                          

                                             picnicArea
                                           
                                             A picnic area is present.
                                          

                                             playground
                                           
                                             A playground area is present.
                                          

                                             shop
                                           
                                             A shop is present.
                                          

                                             toilets
                                           
                                             Toilets are present.
 7.7.3.8. 
Possible sources for speed limits.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             fixedTrafficSign
                                           
                                             Source is a fixed traffic sign (site specific administrative order, explicit speed limit).
                                          

                                             regulation
                                           
                                             Source is a regulation (national regulation, rule or 
                                             ‘
                                             implicit speed limit
                                             ’
                                             ).
                                          

                                             variableTrafficSign
                                           
                                             Source is a variable traffic sign.
 7.7.3.9. 
Possible types of vehicles.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             allVehicle
                                           
                                             Any vehicle, not including pedestrians.
                                          

                                             bicycle
                                           
                                             A pedal-driven two-wheeled vehicle.
                                          

                                             carWithTrailer
                                           
                                             A passenger car with an attached trailer.
                                          

                                             deliveryTruck
                                           
                                             A truck vehicle of relatively small size, whose principal use is for delivery of goods and materials.
                                          

                                             emergencyVehicle
                                           
                                             A vehicle engaged in emergency response, including but not limited to police, ambulance and fire.
                                          

                                             employeeVehicle
                                           
                                             A vehicle operated by an employee of an organization that is used according to that organization's procedures.
                                          

                                             facilityVehicle
                                           
                                             A vehicle dedicated to a localized area within a private or restricted estate.
                                          

                                             farmVehicle
                                           
                                             Vehicle commonly associated with farming activities.
                                          

                                             highOccupancyVehicle
                                           
                                             Vehicle populated with a number of occupants corresponding to (or exceeding) the specified minimum number of passengers.
                                          

                                             lightRail
                                           
                                             Train-like transport vehicle limited to a rail network within a limited area.
                                          

                                             mailVehicle
                                           
                                             A vehicle that collects, carries or delivers mail.
                                          

                                             militaryVehicle
                                           
                                             Vehicle authorized by a military authority.
                                          

                                             moped
                                           
                                             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).
                                          

                                             motorcycle
                                           
                                             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).
                                          

                                             passengerCar
                                           
                                             A small vehicle designed for private transport of people.
                                          

                                             pedestrian
                                           
                                             A person on foot.
                                          

                                             privateBus
                                           
                                             A vehicle designed for transport of large groups of people, privately owned or chartered.
                                          

                                             publicBus
                                           
                                             A vehicle designed for transport of large groups of people that is generally characterised by published routes and schedules.
                                          

                                             residentialVehicle
                                           
                                             A vehicle whose owner is resident (or a guest) of particular street or town area.
                                          

                                             schoolBus
                                           
                                             Vehicle operated on behalf of a school to transport students.
                                          

                                             snowChainEquippedVehicle
                                           
                                             Any vehicle equipped with snow chains.
                                          

                                             tanker
                                           
                                             A truck with more than two axles used to transport liquid or gas loads in bulk.
                                          

                                             taxi
                                           
                                             A vehicle licensed for hire usually fitted with a meter.
                                          

                                             transportTruck
                                           
                                             A truck vehicle for long range transport of goods.
                                          

                                             trolleyBus
                                           
                                             A bus-like mass transport vehicle hooked up to an electrical network for power supply.
                                          

                                             vehicleForDisabledPerson
                                           
                                             A vehicle with supporting identification that designates a vehicle for disabled persons.
                                          

                                             vehicleWithExplosiveLoad
                                           
                                             Vehicle transporting explosive cargo.
                                          

                                             vehicleWithOtherDangerousLoad
                                           
                                             Vehicle transporting dangerous cargo other than explosive or water-polluting loads.
                                          

                                             vehicleWithWaterPollutingLoad
                                           
                                             Vehicle transporting water-polluting cargo.
 7.7.3.10. 
Values to indicate weather conditions that affect speed limits.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             fog
                                           
                                             Speed applies when fog is present.
                                          

                                             ice
                                           
                                             Speed applies when ice is present.
                                          

                                             rain
                                           
                                             Speed applies when rain is present.
                                          

                                             smog
                                           
                                             Speed applies when a certain amount of smog is present.
                                          

                                             snow
                                           
                                             Speed applies when snow is present.
 7.8.  7.8.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Water Transport Network:


— Beacon
— Buoy
— CEMT Class
— Condition of Water Facility
— Fairway Area
— Ferry Crossing
— Ferry Use
— Inland Waterway
— Marine Waterway
— Port Area
— Port Node
— Restriction for Water Vehicles
— Traffic Separation Scheme
— Traffic Separation Scheme Area
— Traffic Separation Scheme Crossing
— Traffic Separation Scheme Lane
— Traffic Separation Scheme Roundabout
— Traffic Separation Scheme Separator
— Water Link Sequence
— Water Node
— Water Traffic Flow Direction
— Waterway
— Waterway Link
— Waterway Node
 7.8.1.1. 
A prominent specially constructed object forming a conspicuous mark as a fixed aid to navigation, or for use in hydrographic survey.

This type is a sub-type of TransportPoint.
 7.8.1.2. 
A floating object moored to the bottom in a particular (charted) place, as an aid to navigation or for other specific purposes.

This type is a sub-type of TransportPoint.
 7.8.1.3. 
Classification of an inland waterway according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport).

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
CEMTClass Value indicating the classification of an Inland waterway according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport). CEMTClassValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network.
 7.8.1.4. 
State of a water transport network element with regards to its completion and use.

This type is a sub-type of ConditionOfFacility.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network.
 7.8.1.5. 
The main travelled part of a waterway.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.8.1.6. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of Waterway.
 7.8.1.7. 
The type of transport carried out by a ferry crossing.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
ferryUse Value indicating the type of transport carried out by a ferry crossing. FerryUseValue 

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network.
 7.8.1.8. 
Waterway which is defined at inland continental waters.

This type is a sub-type of Waterway.
 7.8.1.9. 
Waterway which is defined at sea waters.

This type is a sub-type of Waterway.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
deepWaterRoute Attribute which indicates if the maritime waterway is a deep water route. Boolean voidable
 7.8.1.10. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
 7.8.1.11. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of WaterNode.
 7.8.1.12. 
Restriction on vehicles on a water transport element.

This type is a sub-type of RestrictionForVehicles.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network.
 7.8.1.13. 
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.

This type is abstract.


Association role Definition Type Voidability
component A component of a traffic separation scheme. TrafficSeparationSchemeArea 
marineWaterRoute The collection of marine waterways associated with a traffic separation scheme. MarineWaterway 
markerBeacon A marker forming part of a traffic separation scheme. Beacon 
markerBuoy A marker forming part of a traffic separation scheme. Buoy 
 7.8.1.14. 
An area spatial object forming part of a traffic separation scheme.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.

This type is abstract.
 7.8.1.15. 
A defined area where traffic lanes cross.

This type is a sub-type of TrafficSeparationSchemeArea.
 7.8.1.16. 
An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic flow is established.

This type is a sub-type of TrafficSeparationSchemeArea.
 7.8.1.17. 
A traffic separation scheme in which traffic moves in a counter-clockwise direction around a specified point or zone.

This type is a sub-type of TrafficSeparationSchemeArea.
 7.8.1.18. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TrafficSeparationSchemeArea.
 7.8.1.19. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.
 7.8.1.20. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.

This type is abstract.
 7.8.1.21. 
Indicates the direction of the flow of water transport traffic in relation to the direction of the water transport link vector.

This type is a sub-type of TrafficFlowDirection.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network.
 7.8.1.22. 
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).

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.

This type is abstract.
 7.8.1.23. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.
 7.8.1.24. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of WaterNode.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
formOfWaterwayNode Description of the function of a waterway node in the water transport network. FormOfWaterwayNodeValue voidable
 7.8.2.  7.8.2.1. 
Inland waterway classification according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) Resolution No 92/2.


Value Definition
I Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class I, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
II Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class II, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
III Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class III, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
IV Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class IV, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
Va Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class Va, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
Vb Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class Vb, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
VIa Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VIa, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
VIb Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VIb, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
VIc Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VIc, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
VII Inland waterway belonging to CEMT-class VII, defined by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, Resolution No 92/2 - Table 1.
 7.8.3.  7.8.3.1. 
Types of transport carried out by a ferry.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             cars
                                           
                                             Ferry carries cars.
                                          

                                             other
                                           
                                             Ferry carries others forms of transport than passengers, cars, trucks or trains.
                                          

                                             passengers
                                           
                                             Ferry carries passengers.
                                          

                                             train
                                           
                                             Ferry carries trains.
                                          

                                             trucks
                                           
                                             Ferry carries trucks.
 7.8.3.2. 
Function of a Waterway Node in the water transport network.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             junctionFork
                                           
                                             Infrastructure elements where one vessel traffic flow crosses another vessel traffic flow or points where vessel traffic flows divide or come together.
                                          

                                             lockComplex
                                           
                                             Lock or group of locks, intended for raising and lowering boats between stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways.
                                          

                                             movableBridge
                                           
                                             Bridge that can be raised or turned to allow the passage of ships.
                                          

                                             shipLift
                                           
                                             A machine for transporting boats between water bodies at two different elevations, which is used as an alternative to the canal locks.
                                          

                                             waterTerminal
                                           
                                             The location where goods are transhipped.
                                          

                                             turningBasin
                                           
                                             A place where a canal or narrow waterway is widened to allow boats to turn around.
 7.9.  7.9.1.  1. Transport Networks centreline representations and nodes shall always be located within the extent of the area representation of the same object.
 2. Connectivity between Transport Networks across state borders and – where applicable – also across regional borders (and data sets) ... shall be established and maintained by the respective authorities, using the cross-border connectivity mechanisms provided by the NetworkConnection type.
 7.9.2.  1. When linear referencing is used in Transport Networks data, the position of referenced properties on links and link sequences shall be expressed as distances measured along the supplied geometry of the underlying link object(s).
 2. An inter-modal connection shall always reference two elements which belong to different networks.
 7.9.3.  1. Transport link ends shall be connected wherever an intersection exists between the real world phenomena they represent. No connections shall be created at crossing network elements when it is not possible to pass from one element to another.
 2. In a Transport Networks data set which contains nodes, these nodes shall only be present where Transport Links connect or end.
 7.9.4. 
The Water transport networks shall re-use, where it exists and is practicable, the water network centreline geometry of the Hydrography theme. Therefore, object referencing shall be used to link the water transport course with the existing water network geometry in the Hydrography theme.
 7.9.5. 
The centrelines of Road and Rail objects shall fall within the extent of the physical real world object that they represent if the Link is indicated as not being ‘fictitious’.
 7.9.6.  1. Wherever a connection exists in a transport network, all connected link ends and the optional node that take part in this connection have to be positioned at a distance of less than the connectivity tolerance from each other.
 2. Link ends and nodes that are not connected shall always be separated by a distance that is greater than the connectivity tolerance.
 3. In data sets where both transport links and nodes are present, the relative position of nodes and link ends in relation to the specified connectivity tolerance shall correspond to the associations that exist between them in the data set.
 7.10. 

Layer Type Layer Title Spatial object type(s)
TN.CommonTransportElements.TransportNode Generic Transport Node TransportNode
TN.CommonTransportElements.TransportLink Generic Transport Link TransportLink
TN.CommonTransportElements.TransportArea Generic Transport Area TransportArea
TN.RoadTransportNetwork.RoadLink Road Link RoadLink
TN.RoadTransportNetwork.VehicleTrafficArea Vehicle traffic Area VehicleTrafficArea
TN.RoadTransportNetwork.RoadServiceArea Road Service Area RoadServiceArea
TN.RoadTransportNetwork.RoadArea Road Area RoadArea
TN.RailTransportNetwork.RailwayLink Railway Link RailwayLink
TN.RailTransportNetwork.RailwayStationArea Railway Station Area RailwayStationArea
TN.RailTransportNetwork.RailwayYardArea Railway Yard Area RailwayYardArea
TN.RailTransportNetwork.RailwayArea Railway Area RailwayArea
TN.WaterTransportNetwork.WaterwayLink Waterway Link WaterwayLink
TN.WaterTransportNetwork.FairwayArea Fairway Area FairwayArea
TN.WaterTransportNetwork.PortArea Port Area PortArea
TN.AirTransportNetwork.AirLink Air Link AirLink
TN.AirTransportNetwork.AerodromeArea Aerodrome Area AerodromeArea
TN.AirTransportNetwork.RunwayArea Runway Area RunwayArea
TN.AirTransportNetwork.AirspaceArea Airspace Area AirspaceArea
TN.AirTransportNetwork.ApronArea Apron Area ApronArea
TN.AirTransportNetwork.TaxiwayArea Taxiway Area TaxiwayArea
TN.CableTransportNetwork.CablewayLink Cableway Link CablewayLink

8.  8.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


— ‘aquifer’ means a subsurface layer or layers of rock or other geological strata of sufficient porosity and permeability to allow either a significant flow of groundwater or the abstraction of significant quantities of groundwater,
— ‘groundwater’ means all water which is below the surface of the ground in the saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil,
— ‘sub-basin’ means an area of land from which all surface run-off flows through a series of streams, rivers and, possibly, lakes to a particular point in a water course,
 8.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Hydrography are structured in the following packages:


— Hydro - base
— Hydro - Network
— Hydro - Physical Waters
— ...
 8.3.  8.3.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Hydro - base:


— Hydro Object
 8.3.1.1. 
An identity base for hydrographic (including man-made) objects in the real world.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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. GeographicalName voidable
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. HydroIdentifier 


Association role Definition Type Voidability
relatedHydroObject A related hydrographic object representing the same real-world entity. HydroObject voidable
 8.3.2.  8.3.2.1. 
A hydrographic thematic identifier.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
classificationScheme A description of the identification scheme (National, European, etc.) being used. CharacterString 
localId A local identifier, assigned by some authority. CharacterString 
Namespace An indicator of the scope for the local identifier. CharacterString 
 8.4.  8.4.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Hydro - Network:


— Hydro Node
— Watercourse Link
— Watercourse Link Sequence
— Watercourse Separated Crossing
 8.4.1.1. 
A node within the hydrographic network.

This type is a sub-type of Node.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
hydroNodeCategory Nature of the hydro node. HydroNodeCategoryValue voidable
 8.4.1.2. 
A segment of a watercourse within a hydrographic network.

This type is a sub-type of Link.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
flowDirection Direction of water flow in the segment relative to digitisation of segment geometry. LinkDirectionValue voidable
length Length of network segment. Length voidable
 8.4.1.3. 
A sequence of watercourse links representing a non-branching path through a hydrographic network.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSequence.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.
 8.4.1.4. 
An element in the hydrographic network used to indicate non-interacting crossing of watercourse links separated by level.

This type is a sub-type of GradeSeparatedCrossing.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.
 8.4.2.  8.4.2.1. 
Defines categories for different types of hydrographic network nodes.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             boundary
                                           
                                             Node used to connect different networks.
                                          

                                             flowConstriction
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             flowRegulation
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             junction
                                           
                                             Node where three or more links connect.
                                          

                                             outlet
                                           
                                             Ending node of a series of interconnected links.
                                          

                                             source
                                           
                                             Starting node of a series of interconnected links.
 8.5.  8.5.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Hydro - Physical Waters:


— Crossing
— Dam or Weir
— Drainage Basin
— Embankment
— Falls
— Fluvial Point
— Ford
— Hydro Point of Interest
— ...
— 
— Land-Water Boundary
— Lock
— Man-made Object
— ...
— 
— 
— Rapids
— River Basin
— Shore
— Shoreline Construction
— Sluice
— Standing Water
— Surface Water
— Watercourse
— Wetland
 8.5.1.1. 
A man-made object allowing the passage of water above or below an obstacle.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
type The type of physical crossing. CrossingTypeValue voidable
 8.5.1.2. 
A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.
 8.5.1.3. 
Area having a common outlet for its surface runoff.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
area Size of the drainage basin area. Area voidable
basinOrder Number (or code) expressing the degree of branching/dividing in a drainage basin system. HydroOrderCode voidable
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry The geometry of the drainage basin, as a surface. GM_Surface 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
origin Origin of the drainage basin. OriginValue voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
outlet The surface water outlet(s) of a drainage basin. SurfaceWater voidable
containsBasin A smaller sub-basin contained within a larger basin DrainageBasin voidable

A river basin may not be contained in any other basin
 8.5.1.4. 
A man-made raised long mound of earth or other material.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.5.1.5. 
A vertically descending part of a watercourse where it falls from a height.

This type is a sub-type of FluvialPoint.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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. Length voidable
 8.5.1.6. 
A hydro point of interest that affects the flow of a watercourse.

This type is a sub-type of HydroPointOfInterest.

This type is abstract.
 8.5.1.7. 
A shallow part of a watercourse used as a road crossing.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.
 8.5.1.8. 
A natural place where water appears, disappears or changes its flow.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry The geometry of the hydro point of interest, as a point, curve or surface. GM_Primitive voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
levelOfDetail Resolution, expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale or a ground distance. MD_Resolution 
 8.5.1.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1.11. 
The line where a land mass is in contact with a body of water.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry The geometry of the land-water boundary, as a curve. GM_Curve 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
origin Origin of the land-water boundary. OriginValue voidable
waterLevelCategory Water-level defining the land-water boundary. WaterLevelValue voidable
 8.5.1.12. 
An enclosure with a pair or series of gates used for raising or lowering vessels as they pass from one water level to another.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.
 8.5.1.13. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
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. ConditionOfFacilityValue voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry The geometry of the man-made object, as a point, curve or surface. GM_Primitive voidable
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
levelOfDetail Resolution, expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale or a ground distance. MD_Resolution 
 8.5.1.14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1.16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1.17. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of FluvialPoint.
 8.5.1.18. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of DrainageBasin.
 8.5.1.19. 
The narrow strip of land in immediate contact with any body of water including the area between high and low water lines.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
composition The primary type(s) of material composing a spatial object, exclusive of the surface. ShoreTypeValue voidable
delineationKnown An indication that the delineation (for example: limits and information) of a spatial object is known. Boolean voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry of the shore.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
 8.5.1.20. 
An artificial structure attached to land bordering a body of water and fixed in position.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.
 8.5.1.21. 
An open, inclined conduit fitted with a gate for regulating water flow.

This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject.
 8.5.1.22. 
A body of water that is entirely surrounded by land.

This type is a sub-type of SurfaceWater.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
elevation Elevation above mean sea level. Length voidable
meanDepth Average depth of the body of water. Length voidable
surfaceArea Surface area of the body of water. Area voidable

Standing water geometry may be a surface or point
 8.5.1.23. 
Any known inland waterway body.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

This type is abstract.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry The geometry of the surface water: - either a curve or surface for a watercourse; - either a point or surface for a standing water. GM_Primitive 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
levelOfDetail Resolution, expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale or a ground distance. MD_Resolution 
localType Provides ‘local’ name for the type of surface water. LocalisedCharacterString voidable
origin Origin of the surface water. OriginValue voidable
persistence The degree of persistence of water. HydrologicalPersistenceValue voidable
tidal Identifies whether the surface water is affected by tidal water. Boolean voidable


Association role Definition Type Voidability
bank The bank(s) associated to a surface water. Shore voidable
drainsBasin The basin(s) drained by a surface water. DrainageBasin voidable
neighbour An association to another instance of the same real-world surface water in another data set. SurfaceWater voidable
 8.5.1.24. 
A natural or man-made flowing watercourse or stream.

This type is a sub-type of SurfaceWater.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
condition The state of planning, construction, repair, and/or maintenance of a watercourse. ConditionOfFacilityValue voidable
delineationKnown An indication that the delineation (for example: limits and information) of a spatial object is known. Boolean voidable
length Length of the watercourse. Length voidable
level Vertical location of watercourse relative to ground. VerticalPositionValue voidable
streamOrder Number (or code) expressing the degree of branching in a stream system. HydroOrderCode voidable
width Width of watercourse (as a range) along its length. WidthRange voidable

The shores on either side of a watercourse shall be provided (using the bank property) as two separate Shore objects.

Watercourse geometry may be a curve or surface

A condition attribute may be specified only for a man-made watercourse
 8.5.1.25. 
A poorly drained or periodically flooded area where the soil is saturated with water, and vegetation is supported.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable
geometry The geometry of the wetland, as a surface. GM_Surface 
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
localType Provides ‘local’ name for the type of wetland. LocalisedCharacterString voidable
Tidal Identifies whether the wetland is affected by tidal water. Boolean voidable
 8.5.2.  8.5.2.1. 
A hydrologically meaningful ‘order code’ for ordering hierarchies of watercourses and drainage basins.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
order Number (or code) expressing the degree of branching or dividing in a stream or drainage basin system. CharacterString 
orderScheme A description of the concept for ordering. CharacterString 
scope An indicator of the scope or origin for an order code (including whether it is national, supranational or European). CharacterString 
 8.5.2.2. 
The range of a watercourse’s horizontal width along its length.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
lower Lower bound of width. Length 
upper Upper bound of width. Length 
 8.5.3.  8.5.3.1. 
An enumeration type specifying a set of hydrographic ‘origin’ categories (natural, man-made) for various hydrographic objects.


Value Definition
natural An indication that a spatial object is natural.
manMade An indication that a spatial object is man-made.
 8.5.4.  8.5.4.1. 
Man-made physical watercourse crossing types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             aqueduct
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             bridge
                                           
                                             A structure that connects two locations and provides for the passage of a transportation route over a terrain obstacle.
                                          

                                             culvert
                                           
                                             An enclosed channel for carrying a watercourse under a route.
                                          

                                             siphon
                                           
                                             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.
 8.5.4.2. 
Categories of hydrological persistence of a body of water.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             dry
                                           
                                             Filled and/or flowing infrequently, generally only during and/or immediately after heavy precipitation.
                                          

                                             ephemeral
                                           
                                             Filled and/or flowing during and immediately after precipitation.
                                          

                                             intermittent
                                           
                                             Filled and/or flowing for part of the year.
                                          

                                             perennial
                                           
                                             Filled and/or flowing continuously throughout the year.
 8.5.4.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.4.4. 
Categories of shore area composition.

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The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             boulders
                                           
                                             Large water- or weather-worn stones.
                                          

                                             clay
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             gravel
                                           
                                             Small water-worn or pounded stones.
                                          

                                             mud
                                           
                                             Soft wet soil, sand, dust, and/or other earthy matter.
                                          

                                             rock
                                           
                                             Stones of any size.
                                          

                                             sand
                                           
                                             Granular material consisting of small eroded fragments of (mainly siliceous) rocks, finer than gravel and larger than a coarse silt grain.
                                          

                                             shingle
                                           
                                             Small, loose, rounded water-worn pebbles, especially as accumulated on a seashore.
                                          

                                             stone
                                           
                                             Pieces of rock or mineral substance (other than metal) of definite form and size, usually artificially shaped, and used for some special purpose.
 8.5.4.5. 
The tidal datum / waterlevel to which depths and heights are referenced.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             equinoctialSpringLowWater
                                           
                                             The level of low water springs near the time of an equinox.
                                          

                                             higherHighWater
                                           
                                             The highest of the high waters (or single high water) of any specified tidal day due to the declination A1 effects of the moon and sun.
                                          

                                             higherHighWaterLargeTide
                                           
                                             The average of the highest high waters, one from each of 19 years of observations.
                                          

                                             highestAstronomicalTide
                                           
                                             The highest tidal level, which can be predicted to occur under average meteorological conditions and under any combination of astronomical conditions.
                                          

                                             highestHighWater
                                           
                                             The highest water level observed at a location.
                                          

                                             highWater
                                           
                                             The highest level reached at a location by the water surface in one tidal cycle.
                                          

                                             highWaterSprings
                                           
                                             An arbitrary level, approximating that of mean high water springs.
                                          

                                             indianSpringHighWater
                                           
                                             A tidal surface datum approximating the level of the mean of the higher high water at spring tides.
                                          

                                             indianSpringLowWater
                                           
                                             A tidal surface datum approximating the level of the mean of the lower low water at spring tides.
                                          

                                             localDatum
                                           
                                             An arbitrary datum defined by an authority of a local harbour, from which levels and tidal heights are measured by that authority.
                                          

                                             lowerLowWater
                                           
                                             The lowest of the low waters (or single low water) of any specified tidal day due to the declination A1 effects of the moon and sun.
                                          

                                             lowerLowWaterLargeTide
                                           
                                             The average of the lowest low waters, one from each of 19 years of observations.
                                          

                                             lowestAstronomicalTide
                                           
                                             The lowest tide level that can be predicted to occur under average meteorological conditions and under any combination of astronomical conditions.
                                          

                                             lowestLowWater
                                           
                                             An arbitrary level conforming to the lowest tide observed at a location, or somewhat lower.
                                          

                                             lowestLowWaterSprings
                                           
                                             An arbitrary level conforming to the lowest water level observed at a location at spring tides during a period shorter than 19 years.
                                          

                                             lowWater
                                           
                                             An approximation of mean low water adopted as the reference level for a limited region, irrespective of better determinations later.
                                          

                                             lowWaterDatum
                                           
                                             An approximation of mean low water that has been adopted as a standard reference for a limited area.
                                          

                                             lowWaterSprings
                                           
                                             A level approximating that of mean low water springs.
                                          

                                             meanHigherHighWater
                                           
                                             The average height of higher high waters at a location over a 19-year period.
                                          

                                             meanHigherHighWaterSprings
                                           
                                             The average height of higher high water at spring tides at a location.
                                          

                                             meanHigherLowWater
                                           
                                             The average of the higher low water height of each tidal day observed over a National Tidal Datum Epoch.
                                          

                                             meanHighWater
                                           
                                             The average height of all high waters at a location over a 19-year period.
                                          

                                             meanHighWaterNeaps
                                           
                                             The average height of the high waters of the neap tide.
                                          

                                             meanHighWaterSprings
                                           
                                             The average height of the high waters of spring tides.
                                          

                                             meanLowerHighWater
                                           
                                             The average of the lower high water height of each tidal day observed over a National Tidal Datum Epoch.
                                          

                                             meanLowerLowWater
                                           
                                             The average height of the lower low waters at a location over a 19-year period.
                                          

                                             meanLowerLowWaterSprings
                                           
                                             The average height of lower low water at spring tides at a location.
                                          

                                             meanLowWater
                                           
                                             The average height of all low waters at a location over a 19-year period.
                                          

                                             meanLowWaterNeaps
                                           
                                             The average height of the low waters of the neap tide.
                                          

                                             meanLowWaterSprings
                                           
                                             The average height of the low waters of spring tides.
                                          

                                             meanSeaLevel
                                           
                                             The average height of the sea at a tide station measured from a fixed predetermined reference level.
                                          

                                             meanTideLevel
                                           
                                             The arithmetic mean of mean high water and mean low water.
                                          

                                             meanWaterLevel
                                           
                                             The average of all hourly water levels over the available period of record.
                                          

                                             nearlyHighestHighWater
                                           
                                             An arbitrary level approximating the highest water level observed at a location, usually equivalent to the high water springs.
                                          

                                             nearlyLowestLowWater
                                           
                                             A level approximating the lowest water level observed at a location, usually equivalent to Indian spring low water.
                                          

                                             tropicHigherHighWater
                                           
                                             The highest of the high waters (or single high water) of the tides occurring semimonthly when the effect of the Moon's maximum declination is greatest.
                                          

                                             tropicLowerLowWater
                                           
                                             The lowest of the low waters (or single low water) of the tides occurring semimonthly when the effect of the Moon's maximum declination is greatest.
 8.6.  8.6.1. 
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 8.6.1.1. 
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.3. 
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.4. 
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.6. 
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.7. 
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7.  8.7.1.  1. Hydrography links, centrelines and nodes shall always be located within the extent of the area representation of the same object.
 2. Connectivity between hydrographic networks across state borders and – where applicable – also across regional borders (and data sets) ... shall be established and maintained by the respective authorities, using the cross-border connectivity mechanisms provided by the NetworkConnection type.
 3. All attribution of objects in this schema shall be the same as the equivalent property of that object , if any, that was used for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC immediately before exit day.
 8.7.2.  1. If a geographical name is used as a unique hydrologic ID for an object in this specification then it shall be derived, where possible, from a pan-European Gazetteer or another authoritative, pan-European source.
 2. The localId attribute of the external object identifier of a spatial object shall be the same as the ID , if any, that was used for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC immediately before exit day.
 8.7.3.  1. If the same real world object in a data set is exchanged using spatial objects from more than one of the Hydrography application schemas then these spatial objects shall carry either the same, unique, geographical name or the same hydrographic thematic identifier.
 2. When linear referencing is used in hydrographic Network data, the position of referenced properties on links and link sequences shall be expressed as distances measured along the supplied geometry of the underlying link object(s).
 8.7.4.  1. If spatial objects are provided at different spatial resolutions, the spatial resolution must be specified for each spatial object using the levelOfDetail attribute where applicable.
 2. Watercourse links shall intersect wherever a connection exists between the real world phenomena they represent. No intersections shall be created at crossing network elements when it is not possible for water to pass from one element to another.
 3. In a hydrographic network data set which contains nodes, these nodes shall only be present where Watercourse Links connect or end.
 4. The geometry shall be the same as the geometry , if any, that was used for reporting under Directive 2000/60/EC immediately before exit day.
 8.7.5.  1. The attribute delineationKnown shall not be used to indicate that the accuracy / precision of a certain geometry is low; this indication should be given using the appropriate data quality element(s).
 2. The attribute delineationKnown shall not be used to indicate a change of geometry over time where this change of geometry is known.
 8.7.6. 
The centrelines of watercourse objects shall fall within the extent of the physical real world object that they represent if the Watercourse Link is indicated as not being ‘fictitious’.
 8.7.7.  1. Wherever a connection exists in a hydrographic network, all connected link ends and the optional node that take part in this connection have to be positioned at a distance of less than the connectivity tolerance from each other.
 2. Link ends and nodes that are not connected shall always be separated by a distance that is greater than the connectivity tolerance.
 3. In data sets where both transport links and nodes are present, the relative position of nodes and link ends in relation to the specified connectivity tolerance shall correspond to the associations that exist between them in the data set.
 8.8. 

Layer Type
                                     
                                       Layer Title
                                     
                                       Spatial object type(s)
                                    

                                       HY.Network
                                     
                                       Hydrographic Network
                                     
                                       HydroNode, WatercourseLink
                                    

                                       HY.PhysicalWaters.Waterbodies
                                     
                                       Waterbodies
                                     
                                       Watercourse, StandingWater
                                    

                                       HY.PhysicalWaters.LandWaterBoundary
                                     
                                       Land-Water Boundaries
                                     
                                       LandWaterBoundary
                                    

                                       HY.PhysicalWaters.Catchments
                                     
                                       Catchments
                                     
                                       DrainageBasin, RiverBasin
                                    

                                       HY.PhysicalWaters.HydroPointOfInterest
                                     
                                       Hydro Points of Interest
                                     
                                       Rapids, Falls
                                    

                                       HY.PhysicalWaters.ManMadeObject
                                     
                                       Man-made Objects
                                     
                                       Crossing, DamOrWeir, Embankment, Lock, Ford, ShorelineConstruction, Sluice
                                    

                                       HY. PhysicalWaters.Wetland
                                     
                                       Wetlands
                                     
                                       Wetland
                                    

                                       HY. PhysicalWaters.Shore
                                     
                                       Shores
                                     
                                       Shore

9.  9.1. 
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects from data sets that relate to the spatial data theme Protected Sites:


— Protected Site
 9.1.1 
An area designated or managed within a framework of international and national legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry The geometry defining the boundary of the Protected Site. GM_Object 
inspireID External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier 
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. DateTime voidable
legalFoundationDocument A URL or text citation referencing the legal act that created the Protected Site. CI_Citation voidable
siteDesignation The designation (type) of Protected Site. DesignationType voidable
siteName The name of the Protected Site. GeographicalName voidable
siteProtectionClassification The classification of the protected site based on the purpose for protection. ProtectionClassificationValue voidable
 9.2.  9.2.1 
A data type designed to contain a designation for the Protected Site, including the designation scheme used and the value within that scheme.


Attribute Definition Type Voidability
designation The actual Site designation. DesignationValue 
designationScheme The scheme from which the designation code comes. DesignationSchemeValue 
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 % Percentage 

Sites must use designations from an appropriate designation scheme, and the designation code value must agree with the designation scheme.
 9.3.  9.3.1 
The protected site classification based on the purpose of protection.


Value Definition
natureConservation The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of biological diversity.
archaeological The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of archaeological heritage.
cultural The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of cultural heritage.
ecological The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of ecological stability.
landscape The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of landscape characteristics.
environment The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of environmental stability.
Geological The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of geological characteristics.
 9.4.  9.4.1. 
The scheme used to assign a designation to the Protected Sites.

Data publishers may use additional codes to those set out in the list below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          emeraldNetwork
                                        
                                          The Protected Site has a designation under the Emerald Network.
                                       

                                          IUCN
                                        
                                          The Protected Site has a classification using the International Union for Conservation of Nature classification scheme.
                                       

                                          nationalMonumentsRecord
                                        
                                          The Protected Site has a classification using the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       
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                                          ramsar
                                        
                                          The Protected Site has a designation under the Ramsar Convention.
                                       

                                          UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgramme
                                        
                                          The Protected Site has a designation under UNESCO Man and Biosphere programme.
                                       

                                          UNESCOWorldHeritage
                                        
                                          The Protected Site has a designation under UNESCO World Heritage Convention.
 9.4.2. 
Abstract base type for code lists containing the classification and designation types under different schemes.

This type is abstract.
 9.4.3. 
A code list for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature classification scheme.

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          habitatSpeciesManagementArea
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a habitat species management area under the IUCN classification scheme.
                                       

                                          managedResourceProtectedArea
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a managed resource protected area under the IUCN classification scheme.
                                       

                                          nationalPark
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a national park under the IUCN classification scheme.
                                       

                                          naturalMonument
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a natural monument under the IUCN classification scheme.
                                       

                                          ProtectedLandscapeOrSeascape
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a protected landscape or seascape under the IUCN classification scheme.
                                       

                                          strictNatureReserve
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a strict nature reserve under the IUCN classification scheme.
                                       

                                          wildernessArea
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a wilderness area under the IUCN classification scheme.
 9.4.4. 
A code list for the National Monuments Record classification scheme.

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          agricultureAndSubsistence
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as an agricultural or subsistence monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          civil
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a civil monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          commemorative
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a commemorative monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          commercial
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a commercial monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          communications
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a communications monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          defence
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a defence monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          domestic
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a domestic monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          education
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as an education monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          gardensParksAndUrbanSpaces
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a garden, park or urban space monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          healthAndWelfare
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a health and welfare monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          industrial
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as an industrial monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          maritime
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a maritime monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          monument
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a monument with some unclassified form under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          recreational
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a recreational monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          religiousRitualAndFunerary
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a religious, ritual or funerary monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          settlement
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a settlement under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          transport
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a transport monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
                                       

                                          waterSupplyAndDrainage
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is classified as a water supply and drainage monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
 9.4.5. 
A code list for the Natura2000 designation scheme....

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          proposedSiteOfCommunityImportance
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is proposed as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) under Natura2000.
                                       

                                          proposedSpecialProtectionArea
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is proposed as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under Natura2000.
                                       

                                          siteOfCommunityImportance
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) under Natura2000.
                                       

                                          specialAreaOfConservation
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under Natura2000.
                                       

                                          specialProtectionArea
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under Natura2000.
 9.4.6. 
A code list for the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) designation scheme.

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          ramsar
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated under the Ramsar Convention.
 9.4.7. 
A code list for the Man and Biosphere Programme classification scheme.

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          biosphereReserve
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Programme.
 9.4.8. 
A code list for the World Heritage designation scheme.

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.



                                          Value
                                        
                                          Definition
                                       

                                          cultural
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a cultural World Heritage site.
                                       

                                          mixed
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a mixed World Heritage site.
                                       

                                          natural
                                        
                                          The Protected Site is designated as a natural World Heritage site.
 9.5. 

Layer Type Layer Title Spatial object type(s)
PS.ProtectedSite Protected Sites ProtectedSite

ANNEX III
1.  1.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘digital elevation model’ (DEM) means Digital Surface Model (DSM) or Digital Terrain Model (DTM).
((2)) ‘digital surface model’ (DSM) means a surface describing the three dimensional shape of the Earth's surface, including all static features placed on it. Temporary phenomena do not form part of the surface, but due to the technical difficulties in removing them some of these features may also be present in the surface.
((3)) ‘digital terrain model’ (DTM) means a surface describing the three dimensional shape of the Earth's bare surface, excluding as possible any other features placed on it.
((4)) ‘elevation’ means a vertically-constrained dimensional property of an spatial object consisting of an absolute measure referenced to a well-defined surface which is commonly taken as origin.
((5)) ‘height’ means an elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards).
((6)) ‘depth’ means an elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards).
 1.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Elevation are structured in the following packages:


— Elevation – Base Types
— Elevation – Grid Coverage
— Elevation – Vector Elements
— Elevation – TIN

Spatial data sets describing the morphology of land elevation shall be made available at least using the spatial object types included in the package Elevation – Grid Coverage.

Spatial data sets describing the morphology of bathymetry shall be made available at least using the spatial object types included in either the package Elevation – Grid Coverage or the package Elevation – Vector Elements.
 1.3.  1.3.1.  1.3.1.1. 
Enumeration type which determines the elevation property which has been measured or calculated.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                height
                                              
                                                Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards).
                                             

                                                depth
                                              
                                                Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards).
                                             
 1.3.1.2. 
Enumeration type which determines the elevation surface with regard to its relative adherence to the Earth's bare surface.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                DTM
                                              
                                                Digital terrain model.
                                             

                                                DSM
                                              
                                                Digital surface model.
                                             
 1.4.  1.4.1. 
The package Elevation – Grid Coverage contains the spatial object type Elevation Grid Coverage.
 1.4.1.1. 
Continuous coverage which uses a systematic tessellation based on a regular rectified quadrilateral grid to cover its domain, where the elevation property value is usually known for each of the grid points forming this domain.

This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                domainExtent
                                              
                                                Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                propertyType
                                              
                                                Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation grid coverage.
                                              
                                                ElevationPropertyTypeValue
                                              

                                                surfaceType
                                              
                                                Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the coverage describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.
                                              
                                                SurfaceTypeValue
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                contributingElevationGridCoverage
                                              Reference to the elevation grid coverages that compose an aggregated elevation grid coverage.The association has additional properties as defined in the association class ElevationGridCoverageAggregation. 
                                                ElevationGridCoverage
                                              

The grid dimension shall always be 2 for an elevation grid coverage.

The domainExtent shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.

The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.

All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.

The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.

The values in the range set shall be described by the Float type.
 1.4.2.  1.4.2.1. 
Geometrical characteristics of the elevation grid coverage aggregation.

This type is an association class.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                contributingFootprint
                                              
                                                Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of the elevation grid coverage that contributes to the aggregated elevation grid coverage.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              
 1.5.  1.5.1. 
The package Elevation – Vector Elements contains the following spatial object types:


— Elevation Vector Object
— Spot Elevation
— Contour Line
— Breakline
— Void Area
— Isolated Area
 1.5.1.1. 
Elevation spatial object forming part of a vector data set, which participates in the description of the elevation property of a real world surface. It consists of an identity base for all vector objects which can be included as part of an elevation data set.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                localDepthDatum
                                              
                                                Identification of a local vertical coordinate reference system not included in a registry, which is used to refer depth measurements.
                                              
                                                ChartDatum
                                              

                                                propertyType
                                              
                                                Attribute categorizing the elevation vector object as a land-elevation or a bathymetry spatial object. It determines the elevation property represented by the object.
                                              
                                                ElevationPropertyTypeValue
                                              
 1.5.1.2. 
Point spatial object which describes the elevation of an Earth's surface at a specific location. It provides a single elevation property value.

This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                classification
                                              
                                                Class of spot elevation according to the LAS specification of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
                                              
                                                SpotElevationClassValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geographicalName
                                              
                                                A geographical name that is used to identify a named land or water body's floor location in the real world, which is represented by the spot elevation spatial object.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                GM_Point
                                              

                                                propertyValue
                                              
                                                Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system.
                                              
                                                DirectPosition
                                              

                                                spotElevationType
                                              
                                                The type of elevation spot.
                                              
                                                SpotElevationTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1

The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system
 1.5.1.3. 
Linear spatial object composed of a set of adjoining locations characterized by having the same elevation property value. It describes, together with other contour lines present in the area, the local morphology of the Earth's surface.

This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                contourLineType
                                              
                                                The type of contour line with regard to the normal contour vertical interval (if any).
                                              
                                                ContourLineTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                downRight
                                              
                                                Property indicating that the contour line spatial object is digitized in a way that the height of the elevation surface is lower at the right side of the line.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                GM_Curve
                                              

                                                propertyValue
                                              
                                                Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system.
                                              
                                                DirectPosition
                                              

The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1.

The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system.
 1.5.1.4. 
A line of a critical nature which describes the shape of an elevation surface and indicates a discontinuity in the slope of the surface (i.e. an abrupt change in gradient). Triangles included within a TIN model must never cross it.

This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                breakLineType
                                              
                                                The type of break line with regard the natural or man-made real world characteristic it represents, or the specific function it has in calculating a Digital Elevation Model (DEM).
                                              
                                                BreakLineTypeValue
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                GM_Curve
                                              

                                                manMadeBreak
                                              
                                                Line which represents an elevation break due to a man-made construction present on the terrain.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 1.5.1.5. 
Area of the Earth's surface where the elevation model is unknown because of missing input data. This area shall be excluded from a DEM.

This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                GM_Surface
                                              
 1.5.1.6. 
Delimitation of an area of the Earth's surface where an isolated part of the elevation model exists. Its outside surroundings have no elevation information.

This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                GM_Surface
                                              
 1.5.2.  1.5.2.1. 
Local vertical coordinate reference system which is used to refer and portray depth measurements as property values.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                datumWaterLevel
                                              
                                                Water level determining the origin of depth measurements for the chart datum.
                                              
                                                WaterLevelValue
                                              

                                                offset
                                              
                                                Relative difference between the height of each reference point and the height of the water level determining the chart datum.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              

                                                referencePoint
                                              
                                                Geographical position(s) of: - Case A: a single point which is used to refer depth values within the geographical scope of the chart datum. - Case B: a set of points where water level measurements are performed to determine the water level of the chart datum.
                                              
                                                GM_Point
                                              

                                                scope
                                              
                                                Geographic scope in which the local depth datum is practically used.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              
 1.5.3.  1.5.3.1. 
List of possible categories of contour lines based on the equidistance parameter of the data set.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                master
                                              
                                                Contour at a vertical distance which is multiple to the equidistance parameter (corresponding to a certain multiple of the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale.
                                             

                                                ordinary
                                              
                                                Contour at the equidistance parameter (corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale, and which is not a master contour.
                                             

                                                auxiliary
                                              
                                                A supplementary contour – not corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval – estimated or interpolated from surrounding contours, used in areas where there is insufficient height information for elevation mapping purposes or to control the creation of a digital elevation model.
                                             
 1.5.4.  1.5.4.1. 
List of possible type values for break lines based on the physical characteristics of the break line [in the elevation surface].

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                bottomOfSlope
                                              
                                                bottom of slope
                                              
                                                Break line representing the lower boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.
                                             

                                                changeInSlope
                                              
                                                change in slope
                                              
                                                Break line representing a collection of adjoining points where the terrain has an abrupt change in slope.
                                             

                                                flatAreaBoundary
                                              
                                                flat area boundary
                                              
                                                Break line that delimits an isolated part of the territory where the elevation model has to be constrained at the same elevation value.
                                             

                                                formLine
                                              
                                                form line
                                              
                                                Break line representing a local direction in which the elevation surface being described takes the greatest slope.
                                             

                                                topOfSlope
                                              
                                                top of slope
                                              
                                                Break line representing the upper boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.
                                             
 1.5.4.2. 
Possible classification values for spot elevations based on the LAS specification maintained by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Elevation.
 1.5.4.3. 
Possible values for spot elevation points that describe a singularity of the surface.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                depression
                                              
                                                depression
                                              
                                                Point that represents a part of the relief of the land surface or water body's floor surface that is lower in elevation when compared to its surrounding points.
                                             

                                                formSpot
                                              
                                                form spot
                                              
                                                A supplementary spot height, estimated or interpolated from surrounding heights, in areas where few contour lines or other height information exist.
                                             

                                                generic
                                              
                                                generic
                                              
                                                Spot elevation spatial object not fulfilling the description of any of the other values in the current code list.
                                             

                                                pass
                                              
                                                pass
                                              
                                                Lower point of a depression within a ridge alignment, generally opened along the crest line, which allow passing from one slope of the surface to another.
                                             

                                                summit
                                              
                                                summit
                                              
                                                Highest point of a prominence in the relief of a land surface or a water body's floor surface.
                                             
 1.6.  1.6.1. 
The package ‘Elevation – TIN’ contains the spatial object type Elevation TIN.
 1.6.1.1. 
Collection of elevation spatial objects forming a particular tessellation of the space based on a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) according to the geometry GM_Tin defined in ISO 19107:2003. Its components are a set of control points whose elevation property values are known, and a set of break lines and stop lines.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometries
                                              
                                                Represents the collection of geometric properties of the elevation TIN spatial object.
                                              
                                                GM_Tin
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                propertyType
                                              
                                                Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation TIN.
                                              
                                                ElevationPropertyTypeValue
                                              

                                                surfaceType
                                              
                                                Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the elevation TIN describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.
                                              
                                                SurfaceTypeValue
                                              
 1.7.  1.7.1.  (1) If elevation data is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier.
 1.7.2.  (1) 

— two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude and longitude) based on a datum specified in 1.2 of Annex II and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid;
— plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system;
— plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Transverse Mercator coordinate reference system.

The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used.
 (2) The 
                                    domainExtent
                                  attribute of every 
                                    ElevationGridCoverage
                                  instance shall be at least populated with a subtype of 
                                    the EX_GeographicExtent
                                  type.
 (3) The elevation property values included within the range set of a single ElevationGridCoverage shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system.
 (4) All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one ElevationGridCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other ElevationGridCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap.
 (5) The contributing footprints of any two ElevationGridCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.
 (6) The union of the contributing footprints of the ElevationGridCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance shall determine the geographic extent (domainExtent) of the aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance.
 (7) The ElevationGridCoverage package shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries.
 (8) 

((a)) by providing the metadata element Temporal reference for each spatial object through the metadata attribute of the spatial object type 
                                             ElevationGridCoverage;
                                          
((b)) by providing the metadata element Temporal reference required by Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 as a temporal extent.
 1.7.3.  (1) Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2-D geometries, the vertical component (third dimension) shall be provided as elevation property values within the propertyValue attribute.
 (2) Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2.5-D geometries, the elevation property values shall be only included within the third coordinate (Z) of these geometries.
 1.7.4.  (1) The property values included within a single instance of ElevationTIN spatial object type (TIN model) shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system.
 (2) Triangles intersecting a stop line shall be removed from a TIN surface, leaving holes in the surface. If coincidence occurs on surface boundary triangles, the result shall be a change of the surface boundary.
 (3) The vector spatial objects provided as components of a TIN collection shall fulfil the generic consistency rules provided for vector objects.
 1.7.5.  (1) For measuring the depth of the sea floor where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as reference surface.
 (2) For measuring the depth of the sea floor in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the depth of the sea floor shall be referenced to the Mean Sea Level (MSL), or to a well-defined reference level close to the MSL.
 (3) The height of the reference level to which the depth of the floor of an inland water body is measured shall be referred to a gravity-related vertical reference system. This shall be the European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) for the areas within the geographical scope of EVRS, or the gravity-related vertical reference system identified by the appropriate authority outside the scope of EVRS.
 (4) When providing an integrated land-sea elevation model, only one elevation property (either height or depth) shall be modelled, and its values shall be referenced to a single vertical coordinate reference system.
 1.7.6.  (1) If measures other than ISO data quality measures have been used to evaluate an elevation data set, the Lineage metadata element shall include information about those measures and, if possible, a reference to an online resource where more information is available.
 (2) Connected contour line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.
 (3) When the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given as third coordinates (Z), the intersection point of two break line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value.
 (4) When a contour line spatial object and a break line spatial object provided in the same vertical coordinate reference system intersect each other, the intersection point shall have the same elevation value (if the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given by the third (Z) coordinate).
 (5) Contour line spatial objects having different elevation value shall neither intersect nor touch each other when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.
 (6) The boundary of an isolated area spatial object shall not touch the external boundary of a void area spatial object when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.
 1.8. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          EL.BreakLine
                                        
                                          Break Line
                                        
                                          BreakLine
                                       

                                          EL.ContourLine
                                        
                                          Contour Line
                                        
                                          ContourLine
                                       

                                          EL.IsolatedArea
                                        
                                          Isolated Area
                                        
                                          IsolatedArea
                                       

                                          EL.SpotElevation
                                        
                                          Spot Elevation
                                        
                                          SpotElevation
                                       

                                          EL.VoidArea
                                        
                                          Void Area
                                        
                                          VoidArea
                                       

                                          EL.ElevationGridCoverage
                                        
                                          Elevation Grid Coverage
                                        
                                          ElevationGridCoverage
                                       

                                          EL.ElevationTIN
                                        
                                          Elevation TIN
                                        
                                          ElevationTIN
                                       

2.  2.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘classification system’ means a system for assigning objects to classes, in accordance with ISO 19144-1:2012;
((2)) ‘discrete coverage’ means a coverage that returns the same feature attribute values for every direct position within any single spatial object, temporal object or spatiotemporal object in its domain, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007;
((3)) ‘land cover object’ means a spatial object (point, pixel or polygon) where the land cover has been observed;
((4)) ‘legend’ means the application of a classification in a specific area using a defined mapping scale and specific data set;
((5)) ‘minimal mapping unit’ means the smallest area size of a polygon allowed to be represented in a particular land cover data set;
((6)) ‘situation’ means the state of a particular land cover object at a particular point in time.
 2.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Cover are structured in the following packages:


— Land Cover Nomenclature
— Land Cover Vector
— Land Cover Raster
 2.3.  2.3.1.  2.3.1.1. 
Information about reference national, institutional or local Land Cover nomenclature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                responsibleParty
                                              
                                                Party responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the nomenclature.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              

                                                externalDescription
                                              
                                                Document describing the nomenclature used in this data set.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                embeddedDescription
                                              
                                                An embedded encoding of the classification system according to ISO 19144-2.
                                              
                                                LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                nomenclatureCodeList
                                              
                                                An http URI pointing to the code list attached to the nomenclature used.
                                              
                                                URI
                                              

The embedded description or the external desciption shall be provided.
 2.3.2.  2.3.2.1. 
Land cover code list or classification.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values and the integer codes (to be used to represent specific land cover classes in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage objects) specified for the Pure Land Cover Component (PureLandCoverComponentValue) code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Cover.
 2.4.  2.4.1. 
The package Land Cover Vector contains the following spatial object types:


— Land Cover Data Set
— Land Cover Unit
 2.4.1.1. 
A vector representation for Land Cover data.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the Land Cover data set.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                Contains the extent of the data set.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              

                                                nomenclatureDocumentation
                                              
                                                Information about the nomenclature used in this data set.
                                              
                                                LandCoverNomenclature
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                member
                                              
                                                A Land Cover Unit being part of the data set.
                                              
                                                LandCoverUnit
                                              
 2.4.1.2. 
An individual element of the Land Cover data set represented by a point or surface.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Spatial representation of the Land Cover data.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                landCoverObservation
                                              
                                                Land cover information at a specific time and place.
                                              
                                                LandCoverObservation
                                              

Geometries shall be points or surfaces.
 2.4.2.  2.4.2.1. 
Land Cover information interpreted at a specific time and place.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                class
                                              
                                                The assignment of a land cover class to a land cover unit through a classification code identifier.
                                              
                                                LandCoverClassValue
                                              

                                                observationDate
                                              
                                                The observation date associated of an observation.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                mosaic
                                              
                                                List of classification values describing into details a land cover unit, associated with percentages.
                                              
                                                LandCoverValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The sum of all coveredPercentage attributes attached to each LandCoverObservation shall be lower or equal to 100.
 2.4.2.2. 
Generic class supporting Land Cover value and percentage.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                class
                                              
                                                Assignment of a land cover spatial object to a land cover class through a classification code identifier.
                                              
                                                LandCoverClassValue
                                              

                                                coveredPercentage
                                              
                                                Fraction of the LandCoverUnit being concerned with the classification value.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 2.5.  2.5.1. 
The package Land Cover Raster contains the spatial object type Land Cover Grid Coverage.
 2.5.1.1. 
A raster representation for Land Cover data.

This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the Land Cover coverage.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                Contains the extent of the data set.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              

                                                nomenclatureDocumentation
                                              
                                                Information about the nomenclature used in this coverage.
                                              
                                                LandCoverNomenclature
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The values in the range set are restricted to Integer.
 2.6. 
If an onlineDescription attribute is provided for a LandCoverNomenclature data type, the referenced online description shall define, for each class, at least a code, a name, a definition and a RGB value to be used for portrayal. If the online description describes the nomenclature for a LandCoverGridCoverage object, an integer grid code shall also be provided for each class. This code shall be used in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage to represent the corresponding class.
 2.7. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          LC.LandCoverPoints
                                        
                                          Land Cover Points
                                        
                                          LandCoverUnit
                                       

                                          LC.LandCoverSurfaces
                                        
                                          Land Cover Surfaces
                                        
                                          LandCoverUnit
                                       

                                          LC.LandCoverRaster
                                        
                                          Land Cover Raster
                                        
                                          LandCoverGridCoverage
                                       

3.  3.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘mosaic’ means an image composed of multiple overlapping or adjoining photographs or images merged together.
((2)) ‘orthoimage aggregation’ means a combination of subsets from several homogeneous orthoimage coverages forming a new orthoimage coverage.
((3)) ‘raster’ means a usually rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines forming or corresponding to the display on a cathode ray tube, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007.
 3.2. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery:


— Orthoimage Coverage
— Mosaic Element
— Single Mosaic Element
— Aggregated Mosaic Element
 3.2.1. 
Raster image of the Earth surface that has been geometrically corrected (‘orthorectified’) to remove distortion caused by differences in elevation, sensor tilt and, optionally, by sensor optics.

This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             domainExtent
                                           
                                             Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.
                                           
                                             EX_Extent
                                           

                                             footprint
                                           
                                             Geographic area enclosing valid data of the orthoimage coverage.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             interpolationType
                                           
                                             Mathematical method which shall be used to evaluate a continuous coverage, i.e. determine the values of the coverage at any direct position within the domain of the coverage.
                                           
                                             InterpolationMethodValue
                                           

                                             name
                                           
                                             Free text name of the orthoimage coverage.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             phenomenonTime
                                           
                                             Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             TM_Position
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired from the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             TM_Position
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             contributingOrthoimageCoverage
                                           Reference to the orthoimage coverages that compose an aggregated orthoimage coverage.The association has additional properties as defined in the association class OrthoimageAggregation. 
                                             OrthoimageCoverage
                                           

                                             mosaicElement
                                           
                                             Spatial representation of the acquisition time of a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
                                           
                                             MosaicElement
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

The acquisition time of the orthoimage coverage shall be provided through the phenomenonTime attribute or the mosaicElement association.

The dimension of the grid used shall always be 2.

The domainExtent attribute shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.

The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.

All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.

The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.

The values in the range set shall be described by the Integer type.
 3.2.2. 
Abstract type identifying both the contributing area and the acquisition time of one or several input images used to generate a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometric representation spatially delineating the date and time of acquisition of the several input images that contribute to the final mosaic.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           

                                             phenomenonTime
                                           
                                             Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           
 3.2.3. 
Mosaic element relating to a single input image.

This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             imageSourceReference
                                           
                                             Reference to the input image.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 3.2.4. 
Mosaic element relating to several input images that share the same acquisition time at a given level of definition (e.g. day, month).

This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.
 3.3.  3.3.1. 
Geometrical characteristics of the orthoimage aggregation.

This type is an association class.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             contributingFootprint
                                           
                                             Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of an orthoimage coverage that contributes to the aggregated orthoimage coverage.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           
 3.4.  3.4.1. 
List of codes that identify theinterpolation methodswhich may be used for evaluating orthoimage coverages.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             nearestNeighbour
                                           
                                             nearest neighbour
                                           
                                             Nearest neighbour interpolation
                                          

                                             bilinear
                                           
                                             bilinear
                                           
                                             Bilinear interpolation
                                          

                                             biquadratic
                                           
                                             biquadratic
                                           
                                             Biquadratic interpolation
                                          

                                             bicubic
                                           
                                             bicubic
                                           
                                             Bicubic interpolation
                                          
 3.5.  3.5.1.  (1) If an orthoimage is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier.
 3.5.2.  (1) 

— two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude and longitude) based on a datum specified in Section 1.2 of Annex II and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid;
— plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system;
— plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Transverse Mercator coordinate reference system.

The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used.
 (2) The footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its geographic extent that is described through the domainExtent property.
 (3) The value type of the metadata property carried by the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage shall be set to OM_Observation when using the Observation and Measurement metadata model defined in ISO 19156:2011.
 (4) All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one OrthoimageCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other OrthoimageCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap.
 (5) The contributing footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance referred by an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its own footprint.
 (6) The contributing footprints of any two OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.
 (7) The union of the contributing footprints of the OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall determine the footprint of the aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance.
 3.5.3.  (1) All the mosaic elements related to an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be of the same type, i.e. either SingleMosaicElement or AggregatedMosaicElement.
 (2) The geometries delineating any two MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.
 (3) The union of the geometries delineating all MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall include its footprint and be contained in its geographic domain extent.
 3.5.4.  (1) Data related to the spatial data theme Orthoimagery shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries.
 (2) Only two-dimensional coordinate reference systems shall be used to represent INSPIRE orthoimagery data sets.
 3.5.5.  (1) The measures ‘root mean square error in X’ (RMSE-x) and ‘root mean square error in Y’ (RMSE-y) shall be provided jointly when used to assess the gridded data position of orthoimagery data.
 3.6. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          OI.OrthoimageCoverage
                                        
                                          orthoimage coverage
                                        
                                          OrthoimageCoverage
                                       

                                          OI.MosaicElement
                                        
                                          mosaic element
                                        
                                          MosaicElement
                                       

4.  4.1. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Geology are structured in the following packages:


— Geology
— Geophysics
— Hydrogeology
 4.2.  4.2.1. 
The package Geology contains the following spatial object types:


— Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature
— Borehole
— Fold
— Geologic Collection
— Geologic Event
— Geologic Feature
— Geologic Structure
— Geologic Unit
— Geomorphologic Feature
— Mapped Feature
— Mapped Interval
— Natural Geomorphologic Feature
— Shear Displacement Structure
 4.2.1.1. 
A geomorphologic feature (i.e., landform) which has been created by human activity.

This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                anthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureType
                                              
                                                Terms describing the type of a geomorphologic feature.
                                              
                                                AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
                                              
 4.2.1.2. 
A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                boreholeLength
                                              
                                                The distance along a borehole.
                                              
                                                Quantity
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                elevation
                                              
                                                The vertical height above datum of the borehole collar.
                                              
                                                DirectPosition
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                location
                                              
                                                The location of the borehole collar.
                                              
                                                GM_Point
                                              

                                                purpose
                                              
                                                The purpose for which the borehole was drilled.
                                              
                                                BoreholePurposeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                downholeGeometry
                                              
                                                The downhole geometry of the borehole
                                              
                                                GM_Curve
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                logElement
                                              
                                                1-D MappedFeature instances that are logged (interpreted) intervals within a borehole.
                                              
                                                MappedInterval
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.3. 
One or more systematically curved layers, surfaces, or lines in a rock body.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                profileType
                                              
                                                The type of the fold.
                                              
                                                FoldProfileTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.4. 
A collection of geological or geophysical objects.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                The name of the collection.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                collectionType
                                              
                                                The type of the collection.
                                              
                                                CollectionTypeValue
                                              

                                                reference
                                              
                                                A reference for the collection.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geophObjectSet
                                              
                                                A GeophObjectSet member of the geologic collection.
                                              
                                                GeophObjectSet
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geophObjectMember
                                              
                                                A GeophObjectMember of the geologic collection.
                                              
                                                GeophObject
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                boreholeMember
                                              
                                                A Borehole member of a geologic collection.
                                              
                                                Borehole
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                mapMember
                                              
                                                A MappedFeature member of a geologic collection.
                                              
                                                MappedFeature
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.5. 
An identifiable event during which one or more geological processes act to modify geological entities.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                The name of the geologic event.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                eventEnvironment
                                              
                                                The physical setting within which the geologic event takes place.
                                              
                                                EventEnvironmentValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                eventProcess
                                              
                                                The process or processes that occurred during the geologic event.
                                              
                                                EventProcessValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                olderNamedAge
                                              
                                                Older boundary of the age of the geologic event.
                                              
                                                GeochronologicEraValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                youngerNamedAge
                                              
                                                Younger boundary of the age of the geologic event.
                                              
                                                GeochronologicEraValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.6. 
A conceptual geological feature that is hypothesized to exist coherently in the world.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                The name of the geologic feature.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                themeClass
                                              
                                                A thematic classification of the geologic feature.
                                              
                                                ThematicClass
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geologicHistory
                                              
                                                An association that relates one or more geologic events to a geologic feature to describe their age or geologic history.
                                              
                                                GeologicEvent
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.7. 
A configuration of matter in the Earth based on describable inhomogeneity, pattern or fracture in an earth material.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.

This type is abstract.
 4.2.1.8. 
A volume of rock with distinct characteristics.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geologicUnitType
                                              
                                                The type of the geological unit.
                                              
                                                GeologicUnitTypeValue
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                composition
                                              
                                                Describes composition of the geologic unit.
                                              
                                                CompositionPart
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.9. 
An abstract spatial object type describing the shape and nature of the Earth's land surface (i.e. a landform).

This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.

This type is abstract.
 4.2.1.10. 
A spatial representation of a GeologicFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                shape
                                              
                                                The geometry of the mapped feature.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                mappingFrame
                                              
                                                The surface on which the mapped feature is projected.
                                              
                                                MappingFrameValue
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                specification
                                              
                                                A description association that links the mapped feature to a notional geologic feature.
                                              
                                                GeologicFeature
                                              
 4.2.1.11. 
A special kind of a mapped feature whose shape is a 1-D interval and which uses the spatial reference system of the containing borehole.

This type is a sub-type of MappedFeature.
 4.2.1.12. 
A geomorphologic feature (i.e. landform) that has been created by natural Earth processes.

This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                naturalGeomorphologicFeatureType
                                              
                                                The type of the natural geomorphologic feature.
                                              
                                                NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
                                              

                                                activity
                                              
                                                The level of activity of the natural geomorphologic feature.
                                              
                                                GeomorphologicActivityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.2.1.13. 
Brittle to ductile style structures along which displacement has occurred.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                faultType
                                              
                                                Refers to a vocabulary of terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.
                                              
                                                FaultTypeValue
                                              
 4.2.2.  4.2.2.1. 
The composition of a geologic unit in terms of lithological constituents.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                material
                                              
                                                The material that comprises part or all of the geologic unit.
                                              
                                                LithologyValue
                                              

                                                proportion
                                              
                                                Quantity that specifies the fraction of the geologic unit composed of the material.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                role
                                              
                                                The relationship of the composition part to the geologic unit composition as a whole.
                                              
                                                CompositionPartRoleValue
                                              
 4.2.2.2. 
A generic thematic classifier to enable the reclassification of Geologic Features with user defined classes appropriate to thematic maps.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                themeClass
                                              
                                                The value of the thematic class.
                                              
                                                ThematicClassValue
                                              

                                                themeClassification
                                              
                                                The used classification
                                              
                                                ThematicClassificationValue
                                              
 4.2.3.  4.2.3.1. 
Types of anthropogenic geomorphologic features.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                artificialCollapsedDepression
                                              
                                                artificial collapsed depression
                                              
                                                A collapse basin, commonly a closed depression, which is the direct result of surficial subsidence associated with subsurface mining or tunneling.
                                             

                                                artificialDrainage
                                              
                                                artificial drainage
                                              
                                                Human-made network built primarily to lower or control the local water table.
                                             

                                                artificialLevee
                                              
                                                artificial levee
                                              
                                                An artificial embankment constructed along the bank of a watercourse or an arm of the sea, to protect land from inundation or to confine streamflow to its channel.
                                             

                                                dredgedChannel
                                              
                                                dredged channel
                                              
                                                A roughly linear, deep water area formed by a dredging operation for navigation purposes
                                             

                                                dump
                                              
                                                dump
                                              
                                                An area of smooth or uneven accumulations or piles of waste rock, earthy material, or general refuse that without major reclamation are incapable of supporting plants.
                                             

                                                fill
                                              
                                                fill
                                              
                                                Human-constructed deposits of natural earth materials and/or waste materials used to fill a depression, to extend shore land into a body of water, or in building dams.
                                             

                                                impactCraterAnthropogenic
                                              
                                                impact crater (anthropogenic)
                                              
                                                A generally circular or elliptical depression formed by hypervelocity impact of an experimental projectile or ordnance into earthy or rock material.
                                             

                                                landfillSite
                                              
                                                landfill site
                                              
                                                Waste disposal site used for the controlled deposit of the waste onto or into land.
                                             

                                                levelledLand
                                              
                                                levelled land
                                              
                                                A land area, usually a field, that has been mechanically flattened or smoothed to facilitate management practices such as flood irrigation.
                                             

                                                openpitMine
                                              
                                                openpit mine
                                              
                                                A relatively large depression resulting from the excavation of material and redistribution of overburden associated with surficial mining operations.
                                             

                                                pit
                                              
                                                pit
                                              
                                                A depression, ditch or pit excavated to furnish gravel, sand or other materials for roads or other construction purposes; a type of borrow pit.
                                             

                                                quarry
                                              
                                                quarry
                                              
                                                Excavation areas, open to the sky, usually for the extraction of stone.
                                             

                                                reclaimedLand
                                              
                                                reclaimed land
                                              
                                                A land area composed of earthy fill material that has been placed and shaped to approximate natural contours, commonly part of land-reclamation efforts after mining operations. Or a land area, commonly submerged in its native state, that has been protected by artificial structures and drained for agricultural or other purposes.
                                             

                                                reservoirLake
                                              
                                                reservoir lake
                                              
                                                An inland body of permanently standing water, usually fresh, occupying a depression on the Earth’s surface closed by a dam.
                                             

                                                spoilBank
                                              
                                                spoil bank
                                              
                                                A bank, mound, or other artificial accumulation of rock debris and earthy dump deposits removed from ditches, strip mines, or other excavations.
                                             

                                                subsidenceAreaAnthropogenic
                                              
                                                subsidence area (anthropogenic)
                                              
                                                An area subject to a process of subsidence induced by anthropogenic activities, for example subsurface mining, tunneling, hydrocarbon or groundwater production.
                                             
 4.2.3.2. 
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                geologicalSurvey
                                              
                                                geological survey
                                              
                                                General examination of an area's geological entities.
                                              

                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                              
                                                exploration and exploitation of raw material
                                              
                                                The discovery and identification of mineral resources, including the assessment of their importance and the evaluation of their economic potential.
                                              

                                                explorationExploitationEnergyResources
                                              
                                                exploration and exploitation of energy resources
                                              
                                                Examination of the subsurface with regard to the availability of fossil energy resources and planning the extraction thereof.
                                              

                                                hydrocarbonProduction
                                              
                                                hydrocarbon production
                                              
                                                Production of petroleum oil and/or gas.
                                              
                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                             

                                                hydrocarbonExploration
                                              
                                                hydrocarbon exploration
                                              
                                                Exploration in an unproved area to test for a new field, a new pay, a deeper reservoir, or a shallower reservoir.
                                              
                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                             

                                                hydrocarbonAppraisal
                                              
                                                hydrocarbon appraisal
                                              
                                                Assessment of characteristics of a proven hydrocarbon accumulation.
                                              
                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                             

                                                geothermalEnergy
                                              
                                                geothermal energy, geothermal heat exchangers
                                              
                                                Exploration pertaining to the utilization of geothermal energy resources and design of geothermal heat pumps.
                                              
                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                             

                                                heatStorage
                                              
                                                heat storage
                                              
                                                Well to enable the underground to be used for heat storage.
                                              
                                                geothermalEnergy
                                             

                                                mineralExplorationExtraction
                                              
                                                mineral exploration and extraction
                                              
                                                Well drilled for the purpose of locating and/or extracting mineral resources from the subsurface, usually through the injection and/or extraction of mineral bearing fluids.
                                              
                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                             

                                                explorationExploitationNonmetallicMineralDeposits
                                              
                                                exploration and exploitation of nonmetallic mineral deposits
                                              
                                                Prospecting with regard to the availability and planning for excavation of nonmetallic mineral deposits, mainly for construction purposes, building stones, cement and ceramic or glass industry.
                                              
                                                explorationExploitationRawMaterial
                                             

                                                disposal
                                              
                                                disposal
                                              
                                                A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal.
                                              

                                                explorationNaturalUndergroundStorage
                                              
                                                exploration of natural underground storage space
                                              
                                                Examination of the subsurface's ability to store various materials.
                                              

                                                waterSupply
                                              
                                                water supply
                                              
                                                Water supply in general.
                                              

                                                drinkingWaterSupply
                                              
                                                drinking water supply
                                              
                                                Well construction for drinking water.
                                              
                                                waterSupply
                                             

                                                industrialWaterSupply
                                              
                                                industrial water supply
                                              
                                                Well construction for industrial water supply.
                                              
                                                waterSupply
                                             

                                                aquaculture
                                              
                                                aquaculture
                                              
                                                To supply water to aquaculture purposes.
                                              
                                                waterSupply
                                             

                                                irrigation
                                              
                                                irrigation
                                              
                                                Well construction for irrigation purposes.
                                              
                                                waterSupply
                                             

                                                emergencyWaterSupply
                                              
                                                emergency water supply
                                              
                                                Well construction for emergency water supply.
                                              
                                                waterSupply
                                             

                                                contingencyWaterSupply
                                              
                                                contingency water supply
                                              
                                                Stand-by water supply in case of water deficiency.
                                              
                                                waterSupply
                                             

                                                geophysicalSurvey
                                              
                                                geophysical survey
                                              
                                                Examination of the subsurface's geophysical properties.
                                              

                                                shotHole
                                              
                                                shot hole
                                              
                                                In connection with seismic surveys explosives are loaded into shot holes.
                                              
                                                geophysicalSurvey
                                             

                                                flowingShot
                                              
                                                flowing shot
                                              
                                                A flowing shot hole is a drilled hole for seismic purposes that has entered an underground water source that has sufficient pressure to cause the hole to 
                                                ‘
                                                overflow
                                                ’
                                                .
                                              
                                                shotHole
                                             

                                                hydrogeologicalSurvey
                                              
                                                hydrogeological survey, water management
                                              
                                                Examination of groundwater flow, the chemical properties of ground water, and transport of particles, solutes, and energy, as well as the management of the sustainable use of ground water resources.
                                              

                                                geotechnicalSurvey
                                              
                                                geotechnical survey, construction site characterization
                                              
                                                Geotechnical investigations performed to obtain information on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions.
                                              

                                                geochemicalSurvey
                                              
                                                geochemical survey, analyses
                                              
                                                Examination of chemical properties of the rock formation and /or the porosity fluids.
                                              

                                                pedologicalSurvey
                                              
                                                pedological survey
                                              
                                                Investigation to characterize types of soils.
                                              

                                                environmentalMonitoring
                                              
                                                environmental monitoring
                                              
                                                Groundwater chemistry and groundwater level is monitored.
                                              

                                                pollutionMonitoring
                                              
                                                pollution monitoring
                                              
                                                Monitoring of known pollution sites.
                                              
                                                environmentalMonitoring
                                             

                                                waterQualityMonitoring
                                              
                                                water quality monitoring
                                              
                                                Monitoring to assess the nature and distribution of pollutants and contaminants in groundwater; the nature and distribution of naturally occurring chemical constituents; subsurface hydrologic conditions, and hydraulic properties of strata as they relate to pollutant and contaminant movement.
                                              
                                                environmentalMonitoring
                                             

                                                groundwaterLevelMonitoring
                                              
                                                groundwater level monitoring
                                              
                                                Construction of a gauge for recording groundwater level changes.
                                              
                                                environmentalMonitoring
                                             

                                                dewatering
                                              
                                                dewatering
                                              
                                                Dewatering is the removal of water from solid material or soil by wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, or similar solid-liquid separation processes. Removing or draining water from a riverbed, construction site, caisson, or mine shaft, by pumping or evaporation.
                                              

                                                mitigation
                                              
                                                mitigation
                                              
                                                Lowering of the groundwater level to prevent the groundwater table to reach polluted sites.
                                              
                                                dewatering
                                             

                                                remediation
                                              
                                                remediation
                                              
                                                Remediation in general. The removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, soil and other rock
                                              

                                                thermalCleaning
                                              
                                                sparging, thermal cleaning
                                              
                                                A kind of remediation. In situ cleaning of soil using heat, steam.
                                              
                                                remediation
                                             

                                                recharge
                                              
                                                recharge
                                              
((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. 
 4.2.3.3. 
Types of collections of geological and geophysical objects.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                boreholeCollection
                                              
                                                borehole collection
                                              
                                                Collection of boreholes
                                             

                                                geologicalModel
                                              
                                                geological model
                                              
                                                Collection of objects for a 3D geological spatial model
                                             

                                                geologicalMap
                                              
                                                geological map
                                              
                                                Collection of features for a geological map which described geological units, structures geomorphologic features, etc.
                                             

                                                geophysicalObjectCollection
                                              
                                                geophysical object collection
                                              
                                                Collection of geophysical objects
                                             
 4.2.3.4. 
Roles that a compositional part plays in a geologic unit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                onlyPart
                                              
                                                only part
                                              
                                                Entire described unit consists of a single part or constituent.
                                              

                                                partOf
                                              
                                                part of
                                              
                                                The geologic unit part role is not known in any greater detail.
                                              

                                                facies
                                              
                                                facies
                                              
                                                Represents a particular body of rock that is a lateral variant of a lithostratigraphic unit, or a variant of a lithodemic unit.
                                              
                                                partOf
                                             

                                                inclusion
                                              
                                                inclusion
                                              
                                                Geologic unit constituent is present as masses with generally sharp boundaries enclosed within a matrix of some other material.
                                              
                                                partOf
                                             

                                                lithosome
                                              
                                                lithosome
                                              
                                                A kind of rock body that has multiple occurrences in a single geologic unit. A mass of rock of uniform character, characterized by geometry, composition, and internal structure.
                                              
                                                partOf
                                             

                                                stratigraphicPart
                                              
                                                stratigraphic part
                                              
                                                A geologic unit part that occupies a particular stratigraphic position within a geologic unit.
                                              
                                                partOf
                                             

                                                unspecifiedPartRole
                                              
                                                unspecified part role
                                              
                                                Geologic unit part with unspecified role.
                                              
                                                partOf
                                             
 4.2.3.5. 
Terms for the geologic environments within which geologic events take place.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                earthInteriorSetting
                                              
                                                earth interior setting
                                              
                                                Geologic environments within the solid Earth.
                                             

                                                earthSurfaceSetting
                                              
                                                earth surface setting
                                              
                                                Geologic environments on the surface of the solid Earth.
                                             

                                                extraTerrestrialSetting
                                              
                                                extra-terrestrial setting
                                              
                                                Material originated outside of the Earth or its atmosphere.
                                             

                                                tectonicallyDefinedSetting
                                              
                                                tectonically defined setting
                                              
                                                Setting defined by relationships to tectonic plates on or in the Earth.
                                             
 4.2.3.6. 
Terms specifying the process or processes that occurred during an event.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                bolideImpact
                                              
                                                bolide impact
                                              
                                                The impact of an extraterrestrial body on the surface of the earth.
                                             

                                                deepWaterOxygenDepletion
                                              
                                                deep water oxygen depletion
                                              
                                                Process of removal of oxygen from from the deep part of a body of water.
                                             

                                                deformation
                                              
                                                deformation
                                              
                                                Movement of rock bodies by displacement on fault or shear zones, or change in shape of a body of earth material.
                                             

                                                diageneticProcess
                                              
                                                diagenetic process
                                              
                                                Any chemical, physical, or biological process that affects a sedimentary earth material after initial deposition, and during or after lithification, exclusive of weathering and metamorphism.
                                             

                                                extinction
                                              
                                                extinction
                                              
                                                Process of disappearance of a species or higher taxon, so that it no longer exists anywhere or in the subsequent fossil record.
                                             

                                                geomagneticProcess
                                              
                                                geomagnetic process
                                              
                                                Process that results in change in Earth's magnetic field.
                                             

                                                humanActivity
                                              
                                                human activity
                                              
                                                Processes of human modification of the earth to produce geologic features.
                                             

                                                magmaticProcess
                                              
                                                magmatic process
                                              
                                                A process involving melted rock (magma).
                                             

                                                metamorphicProcess
                                              
                                                metamorphic process
                                              
                                                Mineralogical, chemical, and structural adjustment of solid rocks to physical and chemical conditions that differ from the conditions under which the rocks in question originated, and are generally been imposed at depth, below the surface zones of weathering and cementation.
                                             

                                                seaLevelChange
                                              
                                                sea level change
                                              
                                                Process of mean sea level changing relative to some datum.
                                             

                                                sedimentaryProcess
                                              
                                                sedimentary process
                                              
                                                A phenomenon that changes the distribution or physical properties of sediment at or near the earth's surface.
                                             

                                                speciation
                                              
                                                speciation
                                              
                                                Process that results inappearance of new species.
                                             

                                                tectonicProcess
                                              
                                                tectonic process
                                              
                                                Processes related to the interaction between or deformation of rigid plates forming the crust of the Earth.
                                             

                                                weathering
                                              
                                                weathering
                                              
                                                The process or group of processes by which earth materials exposed to atmospheric agents at or near the Earth's surface are changed in color, texture, composition, firmness, or form, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material. Processes typically include oxidation, hydration, and leaching of soluble constituents.
                                             
 4.2.3.7. 
Terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                fault
                                              
                                                fault
                                              
                                                A discrete surface, or zone of discrete surfaces, with some thickness, separating two rock masses across which one mass has slid past the other.
                                              

                                                extractionFault
                                              
                                                extraction fault
                                              
                                                A fault whose two sides have approached each other substantially in the direction perpendicular to the fault.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             

                                                highAngleFault
                                              
                                                high angle fault
                                              
                                                Fault that dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of its recognized extent, for which slip or separation is not explicitly specified.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             

                                                lowAngleFault
                                              
                                                low angle fault
                                              
                                                Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             

                                                obliqueSlipFault
                                              
                                                oblique slip fault
                                              
                                                Fault with slip vector that has ratio of strike-parallel to dip-parallel displacement between 10 to 1 and 1 to 10 at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             

                                                reverseFault
                                              
                                                reverse fault
                                              
                                                Fault with dip-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the strike-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault, and the fault dips consistently in the same direction with the hanging wall displaced up relative to the footwall over at least half the mapped trace of the fault.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             

                                                scissorFault
                                              
                                                scissor fault
                                              
                                                A fault on which there is increasing offset or separation along the strike from an initial point of no offset, with the opposite sense of offset in the opposite direction.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             

                                                strikeSlipFault
                                              
                                                strike slip fault
                                              
                                                Fault with strike-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the dip-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault.
                                              
                                                fault
                                             
 4.2.3.8. 
Terms specifying the type of fold.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                anticline
                                              
                                                anticline
                                              
                                                A fold, general convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks.
                                             

                                                antiform
                                              
                                                antiform
                                              
                                                Any convex-upward, concave downward fold.
                                             

                                                syncline
                                              
                                                syncline
                                              
                                                A fold of which the core contains the stratigraphically younger rocks; it is generally concave upward.
                                             

                                                synform
                                              
                                                synform
                                              
                                                Any fold whose limbs close at the bottom.
                                             
 4.2.3.9. 
Terms specifying recognised geological time units.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in Cohen, K.M., Finney, S. & Gibbard, P.L., 
                                    International Chronostratigraphic Chart, August 2012
                                 , International Commission on Stratigraphy of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2012 and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the additional values for Pre-Cambrian rocks and Quaternary units specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
 4.2.3.10. 
Terms describing the type of geologic unit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                geologicUnit
                                              
                                                geologic unit
                                              
                                                Type of geologic unit that is unknown, unspecified, irrelevant, or some type not included in the vocabulary.
                                              

                                                allostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                allostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by bounding surfaces. Not necessarily stratified.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                alterationUnit
                                              
                                                alteration unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by alteration process.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                biostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                biostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined based on fossil content.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                chronostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                chronostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit that includes all rocks formed during a specific interval of geologic time
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                geophysicalUnit
                                              
                                                geophysical unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by its geophysical characteristics.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                magnetostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                magnetostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by magnetic characteristics.
                                              
                                                geophysicalUnit
                                             

                                                lithogeneticUnit
                                              
                                                lithogenetic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by genesis. The genesis is manifested by material properties, but the material is not the defining property.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                artificialGround
                                              
                                                artificial ground
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by genesis involving direct human action to deposit or modify material.
                                              
                                                lithogeneticUnit
                                             

                                                excavationUnit
                                              
                                                excavation unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by human-made genesis involving excavation.
                                              
                                                lithogeneticUnit
                                             

                                                massMovementUnit
                                              
                                                mass movement unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit produced by gravity driven, down-slope displacement of material, and characterized by the type of movement giving rise to the deposit, and by how the individual movement types present in the deposit are related in time and space.
                                              
                                                lithogeneticUnit
                                             

                                                lithologicUnit
                                              
                                                lithologic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by lithology independent of relationships to other units.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                lithostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                lithostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined on the basis of observable and distinctive lithologic properties or combination of lithologic properties and stratigraphic relationships.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                lithodemicUnit
                                              
                                                lithodemic unit
                                              
                                                Lithostratigraphic unit that lacks stratification
                                              
                                                lithostratigraphicUnit
                                             

                                                lithotectonicUnit
                                              
                                                lithotectonic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined on basis of structural or deformation features, mutual relations, origin or historical evolution. Contained material may be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                deformationUnit
                                              
                                                deformation unit
                                              
                                                Lithotectonic unit defined by deformation style or characteristic geologic structure observable in outcrop.
                                              
                                                lithotectonicUnit
                                             

                                                pedostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                pedostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit that represents a single pedologic horizon in a sequence of strata (consolidated or non-consolidated).
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             

                                                polarityChronostratigraphicUnit
                                              
                                                polarity chronostratigraphic unit
                                              
                                                Geologic unit defined by primary magnetic-polarity record imposed when the rock was deposited or crystallized during a specific interval of geologic time.
                                              
                                                geologicUnit
                                             
 4.2.3.11. 
Terms indicating the level of activity of a geomorphologic feature.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                active
                                              
                                                active
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic process that is currently in a state of action, or that has been reactivated since a conventionally short period of time.
                                             

                                                dormant
                                              
                                                dormant
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic process that has not shown signs of activity since a conventionally short period of time, and that could be reactivated by its original causes, or triggered by induced causes such as anthropogenic activities.
                                             

                                                reactivated
                                              
                                                reactivated
                                              
                                                A reactivated geomorphologic process is an active geomorphologic process which has been dormant.
                                             

                                                stabilised
                                              
                                                stabilised
                                              
                                                A stabilized geomorphologic process is an inactive process which has been protected from its original causes by remedial measures.
                                             

                                                inactive
                                              
                                                inactive
                                              
                                                A relict or fossil geomorphologic process.
                                             
 4.2.3.12. 
Terms describing the lithology.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                compoundMaterial
                                              
                                                compound material
                                              
                                                An earth material composed of an aggregation of particles of earth material, possibly including other Compound Materials.
                                              

                                                anthropogenicMaterial
                                              
                                                anthropogenic material
                                              
                                                Material known to have artificial (human-related) origin; insufficient information to classify in more detail.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                anthropogenicConsolidatedMaterial
                                              
                                                anthropogenic consolidated material
                                              
                                                Consolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin.
                                              
                                                anthropogenicMaterial
                                             

                                                anthropogenicUnconsolidatedMaterial
                                              
                                                anthropogenic unconsolidated material
                                              
                                                Unconsolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin.
                                              
                                                anthropogenicMaterial
                                             

                                                breccia
                                              
                                                breccia
                                              
                                                Coarse-grained material composed of angular broken rock fragments; the fragments typically have sharp edges and unworn corners.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                compositeGenesisMaterial
                                              
                                                composite genesis material
                                              
                                                Material of unspecified consolidation state formed by geological modification of pre-existing materials outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                compositeGenesisRock
                                              
                                                composite genesis rock
                                              
                                                Rock formed by geological modification of pre-existing rocks outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes.
                                              
                                                compositeGenesisMaterial
                                             

                                                faultRelatedMaterial
                                              
                                                fault-related material
                                              
                                                Material formed as a result of brittle faulting, composed of greater than 10 percent matrix; matrix is fine-grained material caused by tectonic grainsize reduction.
                                              
                                                compositeGenesisMaterial
                                             

                                                impactGeneratedMaterial
                                              
                                                impact generated material
                                              
                                                Material that contains features indicative of shock metamorphism, such as microscopic planar deformation features within grains or shatter cones, interpreted to be the result of extraterrestrial bolide impact. Includes breccias and melt rocks.
                                              
                                                compositeGenesisMaterial
                                             

                                                materialFormedInSurficialEnvironment
                                              
                                                material formed in surficial environment
                                              
                                                Material that is the product of weathering processes operating on pre-existing rocks or deposits, analogous to hydrothermal or metasomatic rocks, but formed at ambient Earth surface temperature and pressure.
                                              
                                                compositeGenesisMaterial
                                             

                                                rock
                                              
                                                rock
                                              
                                                Consolidated aggregate of one or more earth materials, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter, or of solid organic material.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                aphanite
                                              
                                                aphanite
                                              
                                                Rock that is too fine grained to categorize in more detail.
                                              
                                                rock
                                             

                                                sedimentaryRock
                                              
                                                sedimentary rock
                                              
                                                Rock formed by accumulation and cementation of solid fragmental material deposited by air, water or ice, or as a result of other natural agents, such as precipitation from solution, the accumulation of organic material, or from biogenic processes, including secretion by organisms.
                                              
                                                rock
                                             

                                                tuffite
                                              
                                                tuffite
                                              
                                                Rock consists of more than 50 percent particles of indeterminate pyroclastic or epiclastic origin and less than 75 percent particles of clearly pyroclastic origin.
                                              
                                                rock
                                             

                                                sedimentaryMaterial
                                              
                                                sedimentary material
                                              
                                                Material formed by accumulation of solid fragmental material deposited by air, water or ice, or material that accumulated by other natural agents such as chemical precipitation from solution or secretion by organisms.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                carbonateSedimentaryMaterial
                                              
                                                carbonate sedimentary material
                                              
                                                Sedimentary material in which at least 50 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals calcite, aragonite and dolomite, in particles of intrabasinal origin.
                                              
                                                sedimentaryMaterial
                                             

                                                chemicalSedimentaryMaterial
                                              
                                                chemical sedimentary material
                                              
                                                Sedimentary material that consists of at least 50 percent material produced by inorganic chemical processes within the basin of deposition. Includes inorganic siliceous, carbonate, evaporite, iron-rich, and phosphatic sediment classes.
                                              
                                                sedimentaryMaterial
                                             

                                                clasticSedimentaryMaterial
                                              
                                                clastic sedimentary material
                                              
                                                Sedimentary material of unspecified consolidation state in which at least 50 percent of the constituent particles were derived from erosion, weathering, or mass-wasting of pre-existing earth materials, and transported to the place of deposition by mechanical agents such as water, wind, ice and gravity.
                                              
                                                sedimentaryMaterial
                                             

                                                nonClasticSiliceousSedimentaryMaterial
                                              
                                                non-clastic siliceous sedimentary material
                                              
                                                Sedimentary material that consists of at least 50 percent silicate mineral material, deposited directly by chemical or biological processes at the depositional surface, or in particles formed by chemical or biological processes within the basin of deposition.
                                              
                                                sedimentaryMaterial
                                             

                                                organicRichSedimentaryMaterial
                                              
                                                organic rich sedimentary material
                                              
                                                Sedimentary material in which 50 percent or more of the primary sedimentary material is organic carbon.
                                              
                                                sedimentaryMaterial
                                             

                                                igneousMaterial
                                              
                                                igneous material
                                              
                                                Earth material formed as a result of igneous processes, e.g. intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, volcanic eruption.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                fragmentalIgneousMaterial
                                              
                                                fragmental igneous material
                                              
                                                Igneous material of unspecified consolidation state in which greater than 75 percent of the rock consists of fragments produced as a result of igneous rock-forming process.
                                              
                                                igneousMaterial
                                             

                                                acidicIgneousMaterial
                                              
                                                acidic igneous material
                                              
                                                Igneous material with more than 63 percent SiO
                                                
                                                   2
                                                
                                                .
                                              
                                                igneousMaterial
                                             

                                                basicIgneousMaterial
                                              
                                                basic igneous material
                                              
                                                Igneous material with between 45 and 52 percent SiO
                                                
                                                   2
                                                
                                                .
                                              
                                                igneousMaterial
                                             

                                                igneousRock
                                              
                                                igneous rock
                                              
                                                Rock formed as a result of igneous processes, for example intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, or volcanic eruption.
                                              
                                                igneousMaterial
                                             

                                                intermediateCompositionIgneousMaterial
                                              
                                                intermediate composition igneous material
                                              
                                                Igneous material with between 52 and 63 percent SiO
                                                
                                                   2
                                                
                                                .
                                              
                                                igneousMaterial
                                             

                                                unconsolidatedMaterial
                                              
                                                unconsolidated material
                                              
                                                CompoundMaterial composed of an aggregation of particles that do not adhere to each other strongly enough that the aggregate can be considered a solid in its own right.
                                              
                                                compoundMaterial
                                             

                                                naturalUnconsolidatedMaterial
                                              
                                                natural unconsolidated material
                                              
                                                Unconsolidated material known to have natural, i.e. not human-made, origin.
                                              
                                                unconsolidatedMaterial
                                             

                                                sediment
                                              
                                                sediment
                                              
                                                Unconsolidated material consisting of an aggregation of particles transported or deposited by air, water or ice, or that accumulated by other natural agents, such as chemical precipitation, and that forms in layers on the Earth's surface.
                                              
                                                naturalUnconsolidatedMaterial
                                             
 4.2.3.13. 
Terms indicating the surface on which the MappedFeature is projected.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                baseOfQuaternary
                                              
                                                base of quaternary
                                              
                                                Base of the predominantely unconsolidated sedimentary material of Quaternary age.
                                             

                                                surfaceGeology
                                              
                                                surface geology
                                              
                                                Bedrock and superficial deposits that would be visible if the overlying soil was removed or are exposed at the topographic surface.
                                             

                                                topOfBasement
                                              
                                                top of basement
                                              
                                                The surface in the crust of the Earth below sedimentary or volcanic deposits, or tectonically transported rock unit.
                                             

                                                topOfBedrock
                                              
                                                top of bedrock
                                              
                                                Top surface of the usually solid rock that may either be exposed at the topographic surface or covered by other unconsolidated deposits.
                                             
 4.2.3.14. 
Terms describing the type of natural geomorphologic feature.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                naturalGeomorphologicFeature
                                              
                                                natural geomorphologic feature
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic feature produced by the natural dynamics.
                                             

                                                drainagePattern
                                              
                                                drainage pattern
                                              
                                                The configuration or arrangement of stream courses in an area, including gullies or first-order channelized flow areas, higher order tributaries, and main streams.
                                             

                                                constructionalFeature
                                              
                                                constructional feature
                                              
                                                Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to depositional (aggradational) processes, such as the accumulation of sediment
                                             

                                                destructionalFeature
                                              
                                                destructional feature
                                              
                                                Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to the removal of material by erosion and weathering (degradation) processes resulting from the wearing-down or away of the land surface.
                                             

                                                degradationFeature
                                              
                                                degradation feature
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic feature resulting from the wearing down or away, and the general lowering or reduction, of the Earth's surface by natural processes of weathering and erosion, and which may infer the processes of transportation of sediment.
                                             

                                                relic
                                              
                                                relic
                                              
                                                A landform that has survived decay or disintegration, or one that has been left behind after the disappearance of the greater part of its substance such as a remnant island.
                                             

                                                exhumedFeature
                                              
                                                exhumed feature
                                              
                                                Formerly buried landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols that have been re-exposed by erosion of the covering mantle.
                                             

                                                buriedFeature
                                              
                                                buried feature
                                              
                                                Landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols covered by younger sediments.
                                             

                                                pediment
                                              
                                                pediment
                                              
                                                A gently sloping erosional surface developed at the foot of a receding hill or mountain slope, commonly with a slightly concave-upward profile, that cross-cuts rock or sediment strata that extend beneath adjacent uplands.
                                             

                                                erosional
                                              
                                                erosional features
                                              
                                                A land surface shaped by the action of erosion, especially by running water.
                                             

                                                hill
                                              
                                                hill
                                              
                                                A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising at least 30 metres to as much as 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes, a well-defined, rounded outline and slopes that generally exceed 15 percent.
                                             

                                                interfluve
                                              
                                                interfluve
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of a hill; shoulders of back wearing hill slopes can narrow the upland or merge resulting in a strongly convex shape.
                                             

                                                crest
                                              
                                                crest
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the convex slopes (perpendicular to the contour) that form the narrow, roughly linear top area of a hill, ridge, or other upland where shoulders have converged to the extent that little or no summit remains; dominated by erosion, slope wash and mass movement processes and sediments
                                             

                                                headSlope
                                              
                                                head slope
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally concave area of a hillside, especially at the head of a drainage way, resulting in converging overland water flow.
                                             

                                                sideSlope
                                              
                                                side slope
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally planar area of a hillside, resulting in predominantly parallel overland water flow. Contour lines generally form straight lines.
                                             

                                                noseSlope
                                              
                                                nose slope
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the projecting end (laterally convex area) of a hillside, resulting in predominantly divergent overland water flow; contour lines generally form convex curves.
                                             

                                                freeFace
                                              
                                                free face
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills and mountains consisting of an outcrop of bare rock that sheds rock fragments and other sediments to, and commonly stands more steeply than the angle of repose of, the colluvial slope immediately below; most commonly found on shoulder and back slope positions, and can comprise part or all of a nose slope or side slope.
                                             

                                                baseSlope
                                              
                                                base slope
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the concave to linear slope (perpendicular to the contour) which, regardless of the lateral shape, is an area that forms an apron or wedge at the bottom of a hillside dominated by colluvial and slope wash processes and sediments
                                             

                                                mountain
                                              
                                                mountain
                                              
                                                A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising more than 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes and generally with steep sides (greater than 25 percent slope) with or without considerable bare-rock exposed.
                                             

                                                mountaintop
                                              
                                                mountaintop
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of mountains, characterized by relatively short, simple slopes composed of bare rock, residuum, or short-transport colluvial sediments.
                                             

                                                mountainslope
                                              
                                                mountainslope
                                              
                                                A part of a mountain between the summit and the foot.
                                             

                                                mountainflank
                                              
                                                mountainflank
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of mountains characterized by very long, complex back slopes with comparatively high slope gradients and composed of highly-diverse colluvial sediment mantles, rock outcrops or structural benches.
                                             

                                                mountainbase
                                              
                                                mountainbase
                                              
                                                A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the strongly to slightly concave colluvial apron or wedge at the bottom of mountain slopes.
                                             

                                                depression
                                              
                                                depression
                                              
                                                Any relatively sunken part of the Earth's surface; especially a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground.
                                             

                                                plain
                                              
                                                plain
                                              
                                                Any flat area, large or small, at a low elevation; specifically an extensive region of comparatively smooth and level or gently undulaing land, having few or no prominent surface irregularities but sometimes having a considerable slope, and usually at a low elevation with reference to surrounding areas.
                                             

                                                tectonicStructural
                                              
                                                tectonic and structural features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to regional or local bedrock structures, or crustal movement; and geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial, channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial), or eolian erosion.
                                             

                                                volcanic
                                              
                                                volcanic features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the deep seated (igneous) processes by which magma and associated gases rise through the crust and are extruded onto the earth's surface and into the atmosphere.
                                             

                                                hydrothermal
                                              
                                                hydrothermal features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to hydrothermal processes.
                                             

                                                erosionSurface
                                              
                                                erosion surface
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial) or eolian erosion.
                                             

                                                slopeGravitational
                                              
                                                slope and gravitational features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to slope environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms developed under the action of the gravitational force.
                                             

                                                nivalPeriglacialPermafrost
                                              
                                                nival, periglacial and permafrost features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to snow, non-glacial, cold climate environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms occurring in the vicinity of glaciers and ice sheets; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to ground, soil, or rock that remains at or below 0° C for at least two years.
                                             

                                                glacial
                                              
                                                glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine environments.
                                             

                                                eolian
                                              
                                                eolian features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wind-dominated environments.
                                             

                                                marineLittoralCoastalWetland
                                              
                                                marine, littoral and coastal wetlands features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wave or tidal dynamics developed in marine, shallow marine, near-shore and littoral zone environments, and those related to vegetated and / or shallow wet areas
                                             

                                                karstChemicalWeathering
                                              
                                                karst and chemical weathering features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominated by mineral dissolution, and commonly, subsurface drainage.
                                             

                                                alluvialFluvial
                                              
                                                alluvial and fluvial features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominantly related to concentrated water flow (channel flow).
                                             

                                                lacustrine
                                              
                                                lacustrine features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to inland permanent water bodies (lakes).
                                             

                                                impact
                                              
                                                impact features
                                              
                                                Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the impact of extraterrestrial material on the Earth's surface.
                                             
 4.2.3.15. 
Values for thematic classification of geologic features.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 4.2.3.16. 
List of thematic classifications for geologic features.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 4.3.  4.3.1. 
The package Geophysics contains the following spatial object types:


— Campaign
— Geophysical Measurement
— Geophysical Object
— Geophysical Object Set
— Geophysical Profile
— Geophysical Station
— Geophysical Swath
 4.3.1.1. 
Geophysical activity extending over a limited time range and limited area for producing similar geophysical measurements, processing results or models.

This type is a sub-type of GeophObjectSet.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                campaignType
                                              
                                                Type of activity to produce data.
                                              
                                                CampaignTypeValue
                                              

                                                surveyType
                                              
                                                Type of geophysical survey.
                                              
                                                SurveyTypeValue
                                              

                                                client
                                              
                                                Party for which data was created.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                contractor
                                              
                                                Party by which data was created.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface.
 4.3.1.2. 
A generic class for geophysical objects.

This type is a sub-type of SF_SpatialSamplingFeature.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                citation
                                              
                                                Citation of geophysical documentation.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              

                                                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.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                verticalExtent
                                              
                                                Vertical extent of the range of interest.
                                              
                                                EX_VerticalExtent
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                distributionInfo
                                              
                                                Distribution metadata.
                                              
                                                MD_Distributor
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                largerWork
                                              
                                                Identifier of a larger work data set, typically a campaign or project.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The projectedGeometry attribute shall be of type GM_Point, GM_Curve or GM_Surface.
 4.3.1.3. 
A generic spatial object type for geophysical measurements.

This type is a sub-type of GeophObject.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                relatedModel
                                              
                                                Identifier of the geophysical model that was created from the measurement.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                platformType
                                              
                                                Platform from which the measurement was carried out.
                                              
                                                PlatformTypeValue
                                              

                                                relatedNetwork
                                              
                                                Name of a national or international observation network to which the facility belongs, or to which measured data is reported.
                                              
                                                NetworkNameValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.3.1.4. 
A generic class for collections of geophysical objects.

This type is a sub-type of SF_SpatialSamplingFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                citation
                                              
                                                Citation of geophysical documentation.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              

                                                verticalExtent
                                              
                                                Vertical extent of the range of interest.
                                              
                                                EX_VerticalExtent
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                distributionInfo
                                              
                                                Distribution metadata.
                                              
                                                MD_Distributor
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                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 on a map.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                largerWork
                                              
                                                Identifier of a larger work data set.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The projectedGeometry attribute shall be of type GM_Point, GM_Curve or GM_Surface.
 4.3.1.5. 
A geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a curve.

This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                profileType
                                              
                                                Type of geophysical profile.
                                              
                                                ProfileTypeValue
                                              

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Curve.
 4.3.1.6. 
Geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a single point location.

This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                stationType
                                              
                                                Type of geophysical station.
                                              
                                                StationTypeValue
                                              

                                                stationRank
                                              
                                                Geophysical stations may be part of a hierarchical system. Rank is proportional to the importance of a station.
                                              
                                                StationRankValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Point.
 4.3.1.7. 
A geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a surface.

This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                swathType
                                              
                                                Type of geophysical swath.
                                              
                                                SwathTypeValue
                                              

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface.
 4.3.2.  4.3.2.1. 
A type of geophysical campaign.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                measurement
                                              
                                                measurement
                                              
                                                Field data acquisition campaign.
                                             
 4.3.2.2. 
A name of geophysical network.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                GSN
                                              
                                                GSN
                                              
                                                Global Seismographic Network
                                             

                                                IMS
                                              
                                                IMS
                                              
                                                IMS Seismological network
                                             

                                                INTERMAGNET
                                              
                                                INTERMAGNET
                                              
                                                International Real-time Magnetic Observatory Network
                                             

                                                UEGN
                                              
                                                UEGN
                                              
                                                Unified European Gravity Network
                                             

                                                WDC
                                              
                                                WDC
                                              
                                                World Data Center
                                             
 4.3.2.3. 
A platform on which data acquisision was carried out.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                ground
                                              
                                                ground
                                              
                                                Ground based measurement.
                                             

                                                landVehicle
                                              
                                                land vehicle
                                              
                                                Measurement carried out from a land vehicle.
                                             

                                                fixedWingAirplane
                                              
                                                fixed-wing airplane
                                              
                                                Measurement carried out from fixed-wing airplane.
                                             

                                                helicopter
                                              
                                                helicopter
                                              
                                                Measurement carried out from helicopter.
                                             

                                                seafloor
                                              
                                                seafloor
                                              
                                                Seafloor-based measurement.
                                             

                                                researchVessel
                                              
                                                research vessel
                                              
                                                Measurement carried out from a ship.
                                             

                                                satellite
                                              
                                                satellite
                                              
                                                Measurement carried out from satellite.
                                             
 4.3.2.4. 
Type of geophysical profile.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                boreholeLogging
                                              
                                                borehole logging
                                              
                                                Geophysical measurement along the axis of a borehole carried out with a special logging device.
                                             

                                                multielectrodeDCProfile
                                              
                                                multi-electrode dc 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.
                                             

                                                seismicLine
                                              
                                                seismic line
                                              
                                                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.
                                             
 4.3.2.5. 
A rank of geophysical station.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                observatory
                                              
                                                observatory
                                              
                                                Permanent monitoring facility with continuous observation schedule.
                                             

                                                secularStation
                                              
                                                secular station
                                              
                                                Base station to record long term time variations of the observed physical field.
                                             

                                                1stOrderBase
                                              
                                                1st order base
                                              
                                                Highest precision base station maintained by some authority. It is used to tie relative measurements to absolute network by third party observers.
                                             

                                                2ndOrderBase
                                              
                                                2nd 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.
                                             
 4.3.2.6. 
A type of geophysical station.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                gravityStation
                                              
                                                gravity station
                                              
                                                Geophysical station to observe gravitational field.
                                             

                                                magneticStation
                                              
                                                magnetic station
                                              
                                                Geophysical station to observe magnetic field.
                                             

                                                seismologicalStation
                                              
                                                seismological station
                                              
                                                Geophysical station to observe strong motion seismological events (earthquake) or ambient noise.
                                             

                                                verticalElectricSounding
                                              
                                                vertical electric 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.
                                             

                                                magnetotelluricSounding
                                              
                                                magnetotelluric sounding
                                              
                                                Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity changes using natural electromagnetic field variations. Also known as MT sounding.
                                             
 4.3.2.7. 
A type of geophysical survey or data set.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                airborneGeophysicalSurvey
                                              
                                                airborne geophysical survey
                                              
                                                Campaign of airborne geophysical measurements.
                                             

                                                groundGravitySurvey
                                              
                                                ground gravity survey
                                              
                                                Campaign of ground gravity measurements.
                                             

                                                groundMagneticSurvey
                                              
                                                ground magnetic survey
                                              
                                                Campaign of ground magnetic measurements.
                                             

                                                3DResistivitySurvey
                                              
                                                3D resistivity survey
                                              
                                                Campaign of 3D Multielectrode DC measurements.
                                             

                                                seismologicalSurvey
                                              
                                                seismological survey
                                              
                                                Campaign of seismological measurements.
                                             
 4.3.2.8. 
A type of geophysical swath.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                3DSeismics
                                              
                                                3d seismics
                                              
                                                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.
                                             
 4.4.  4.4.1. 
The package Hydrogeology contains the following spatial object types:


— Active Well
— Aquiclude
— Aquifer
— Aquifer System
— Aquitard
— Groundwater Body
— Hydrogeological Object
— Man-made Hydrogeological Object
— Natural Hydrogeological Object
— Hydrogeological Unit
 4.4.1.1. 
A well influencing the groundwater resources of the aquifer.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObjectManMade.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                activityType
                                              
                                                The type of activity carried out by the well.
                                              
                                                ActiveWellTypeValue
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                groundWaterBody
                                              
                                                The GroundWaterBody from which the ActiveWell extracts groundwater resources.
                                              
                                                GroundWaterBody
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                environmentalMonitoringFacility
                                              
                                                The related EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.
                                              
                                                EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                borehole
                                              
                                                The Borehole upon which the ActiveWell is based.
                                              
                                                Borehole
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.2. 
An impermeable body of rock or stratum of sediment that acts as a barrier to the flow of groundwater.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.
 4.4.1.3. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                aquiferType
                                              
                                                The type of aquifer.
                                              
                                                AquiferTypeValue
                                              

                                                mediaType
                                              
                                                The classification of the medium in which the groundwater flow occurs.
                                              
                                                AquiferMediaTypeValue
                                              

                                                isExploited
                                              
                                                Indicates if groundwater from aquifer is exploited by wells or intakes.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                isMainInSystem
                                              
                                                Indicates if aquifer is the main useful aquifer in the aquifer system.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                permeabilityCoefficient
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                storativityCoefficient
                                              
                                                The ability of an aquifer to store water.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hydroGeochemicalRockType
                                              
                                                The rock type with respect to the soluble rock components and their hydrogeochemical influence on groundwater.
                                              
                                                HydroGeochemicalRockTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                aquitard
                                              
                                                The Aquitard(s) that separates the Aquifer.
                                              
                                                Aquitard
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hydrogeologicalObject
                                              
                                                The HydrogeologicalObject(s) related to the aquifer.
                                              
                                                HydrogeologicalObject
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                aquiferSystem
                                              
                                                The specific AquiferSystem where the Aquitard occurs.
                                              
                                                AquiferSystem
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.4. 
A collection of aquifers and aquitards, which together constitute the environment of groundwater - ‘communicating vessels’, that are filled or can be filled with water.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                isLayered
                                              
                                                Indicates if the AquiferSystem consists of more than one layer.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                aquitard
                                              
                                                The Aquitard(s) contained within the AquiferSystem.
                                              
                                                Aquitard
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                aquiclude
                                              
                                                An Aquiclude enclosing the AquiferSystem.
                                              
                                                Aquiclude
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                aquifer
                                              
                                                The Aquifer(s) contained in the AquiferSystem.
                                              
                                                Aquifer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.5. 
A saturated, but poorly permeable bed that impedes groundwater movement.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                approximateStorativityCoefficient
                                              
                                                The ability of an aquifer to store water.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                aquiferSystem
                                              
                                                The AquiferSystem of which the Aquitard is a part.
                                              
                                                AquiferSystem
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                aquifer
                                              
                                                The Aquifers separated by the Aquitard.
                                              
                                                Aquifer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.6. 
A distinct volume of groundwater within an aquifer or system of aquifers, which is hydraulically isolated from nearby groundwater bodies.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                approximateHorizontalExtend
                                              
                                                The geometry defining the boundary of the GroundWaterBody.
                                              
                                                GM_Surface
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                conditionOfGroundWaterBody
                                              
                                                The approximate degree of change to groundwater as a result of human activity.
                                              
                                                ConditionOfGroundwaterValue
                                              

                                                mineralization
                                              
                                                One of the main chemical characteristics of water. A value is a sum of all water chemical concentration components.
                                              
                                                WaterSalinityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                piezometricState
                                              
                                                Specifies the piezometric state of the GroundwaterBody water table.
                                              
                                                PiezometricState
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                activeWell
                                              
                                                The ActiveWell which changes the state of the GroundwaterBody through the extraction of groundwater resources.
                                              
                                                ActiveWell
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                aquiferSystem
                                              
                                                The AquiferSystem which includes the GroundWaterBody.
                                              
                                                AquiferSystem
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hydrogeologicalObjectNatural
                                              
                                                A HydrogeologicalObjectNatural interacting with the GroundwaterBody.
                                              
                                                HydrogeologicalObjectNatural
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                observationWell
                                              
                                                The observation wells which monitor the GroundWaterBody
                                              
                                                EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.7. 
An abstract class for man-made facilities or natural features that have an interaction with the hydrogeological system.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                The geometry defining the spatial location of the HydrogeologicalObject.
                                              
                                                GM_Primitive
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                The name or code of the HydrogeologicalObject.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                description
                                              
                                                The description of the HydrogeologicalObject.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                aquifer
                                              
                                                The Aquifer within which the HydrogeologicalObject occurs.
                                              
                                                Aquifer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.8. 
A man-made hydrogeological object.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObject.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                Official date and time the hydrogeological object was/will be legally established.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                Date and time at which the hydrogeological object legally ceased/will cease to be used.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                statusCode
                                              
                                                A code defining the formal status of a man-made hydrogeological object.
                                              
                                                StatusCodeTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.9. 
Hydrogeological object which was created by natural processes.

This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObject.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                naturalObjectType
                                              
                                                The type of natural hydrogeological object.
                                              
                                                NaturalObjectTypeValue
                                              

                                                waterPersistence
                                              
                                                The degree of persistence of water flow.
                                              
                                                WaterPersistenceValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                approximateQuantityOfFlow
                                              
                                                An approximate value defining the water yield in a natural hydrogeological object.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                groundWaterBody
                                              
                                                The GroundWateBody with which the natural hydrogeological object interacts.
                                              
                                                GroundWaterBody
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.1.10. 
A part of the lithosphere with distinctive parameters for water storage and conduction.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                description
                                              
                                                The description of the HydrogeologicalUnit.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                approximateDepth
                                              
                                                The approximate depth of the HydrogeologicalUnit occurrence.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                approximateThickness
                                              
                                                The approximate thickness of the HydrogeologicalUnit.
                                              
                                                QuantityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geologicStructure
                                              
                                                Relates one or many HydrogeologicalUnit(s) to a GeologicStructure.
                                              
                                                GeologicStructure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.4.2.  4.4.2.1. 
A surface that represents the interpolated groundwater table or other surface, for a local or regional area.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                surfaceRectifiedGrid
                                              
                                                A surface whose domain is a rectified grid.
                                              
                                                RectifiedGridCoverage
                                              

                                                surfaceReferenceableGrid
                                              
                                                Surface whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.
                                              
                                                ReferenceableGridCoverage
                                              

                                                surfacePointCollection
                                              
                                                Hydrogeological surface represented by collection of observations in points.
                                              
                                                PointObservationCollection
                                              
 4.4.2.2. 
The piezometric state of a GroundWaterBody



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                observationTime
                                              
                                                Date and time of groundwater state observation.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              

                                                piezometricSurface
                                              
                                                A surface that represents the level to which water will rise in tightly cased wells.
                                              
                                                HydrogeologicalSurface
                                              
 4.4.2.3. 
A data container with a single quantity value or a range of quantity values.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                singleQuantity
                                              
                                                Scalar component with decimal representation and a unit of measure used to store value of a continuous quantity.
                                              
                                                Quantity
                                              

                                                quantityInterval
                                              
                                                Decimal pair for specifying a quantity range with a unit of measure.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
 4.4.3.  4.4.3.1. 
Types of active wells.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                exploitation
                                              
                                                exploitation
                                              
                                                The extraction of groundwater from an aquifer for various purposes (domestic, industrial, water supply intake and other)
                                             

                                                recharge
                                              
                                                recharge
                                              
((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.

                                                dewatering
                                              
                                                dewatering
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                decontamination
                                              
                                                decontamination
                                              
                                                Well used in remediation schemes that reduce the pollution in an aquifer.
                                             

                                                disposal
                                              
                                                disposal
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                waterExploratory
                                              
                                                water exploratory
                                              
                                                A well drilled to search for new groundwater.
                                             

                                                thermal
                                              
                                                thermal
                                              
                                                A well used to extract thermal supply water for various thermal purposes (e.g. balneology).
                                             

                                                observation
                                              
                                                observation
                                              
                                                A well used for observation purposes.
                                             
 4.4.3.2. 
Values describing the characteristics of the aquifer medium.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                fractured
                                              
                                                fractured
                                              
                                                Fractured aquifers are rocks in which the groundwater moves through cracks, joints or fractures in otherwise solid rock
                                             

                                                porous
                                              
                                                porous
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                karstic
                                              
                                                karstic
                                              
                                                Karstic aquifers are fractured aquifers where the cracks and fractures have been enlarged by solution, forming large channels or even caverns.
                                             

                                                compound
                                              
                                                compound
                                              
                                                A combination of a porous, karstic and/or fractured aquifer
                                             

                                                karsticAndFractured
                                              
                                                karstic and fractured
                                              
                                                A combination of both karstic and fractured aquifer
                                             

                                                porousAndFractured
                                              
                                                porous and fractured
                                              
                                                A combination of both porous and fractured aquifer
                                             
 4.4.3.3. 
Types of aquifers.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                confinedSubArtesian
                                              
                                                confined subartesian
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                confinedArtesian
                                              
                                                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. The water level rises above the ground surface, yielding a flowing well.
                                             

                                                unconfined
                                              
                                                unconfined
                                              
                                                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.
                                             
 4.4.3.4. 
Values indicating the approximate degree of change which has taken place on the natural state of groundwater.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                natural
                                              
                                                natural
                                              
                                                Groundwater quantity or quality is dependent only on natural factors.
                                             

                                                lightlyModified
                                              
                                                lightly modified
                                              
                                                Groundwater quantity or quality is dependent mostly on natural factors, but with some influence through human activity
                                             

                                                modified
                                              
                                                modified
                                              
                                                Groundwater quantity or quality is modified by human activity.
                                             

                                                stronglyModified
                                              
                                                strongly modified
                                              
                                                Groundwater quantity or quality is modified by human activity and the values of a number of parameters exceed the drinking water standards.
                                             

                                                unknown
                                              
                                                unknown
                                              
                                                The natural state of groundwater condition is unknown.
                                             
 4.4.3.5. 
Values describing the hydrogeochemical condition of the groundwater environment.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                silicatic
                                              
                                                silicatic
                                              
                                                Silicatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
                                             

                                                carbonatic
                                              
                                                carbonatic
                                              
                                                Carbonatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
                                             

                                                sulfatic
                                              
                                                sulfatic
                                              
                                                Sulfatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
                                             

                                                chloridic
                                              
                                                chloridic
                                              
                                                Chloridic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
                                             

                                                organic
                                              
                                                organic
                                              
                                                Organic hydrochemical type of groundwater.
                                             
 4.4.3.6. 
Types of natural hydrogeological objects.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                spring
                                              
                                                spring
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                seep
                                              
                                                seep
                                              
                                                A moist or wet place where groundwater reaches the earth's surface from an underground aquifer.
                                             

                                                swallowHole
                                              
                                                swallow hole
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                fen
                                              
                                                fen
                                              
                                                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).
                                             

                                                notSpecified
                                              
                                                not specified
                                              
                                                Unspecified places where groundwater meets the surface.
                                             
 4.4.3.7. 
Values describing the statuses of man-made hydrogeological objects.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                abandonedDry
                                              
                                                abandoned, dry
                                              
                                                Abandoned because of lack of water.
                                             

                                                abandonedInsufficient
                                              
                                                abandoned, insufficient water
                                              
                                                Abandoned because of insufficient amount of water.
                                             

                                                abandonedQuality
                                              
                                                abandoned, poor water quality
                                              
                                                Abandoned because of water quality reasons.
                                             

                                                deepened
                                              
                                                deepened
                                              
                                                Depth of boring increased.
                                             

                                                new
                                              
                                                new
                                              
                                                Borehole constructed on a site not previously used.
                                             

                                                notInUse
                                              
                                                not in use
                                              
                                                No longer used for any purpose.
                                             

                                                reconditioned
                                              
                                                reconditioned
                                              
                                                Well that has been subject to remedial works to improve its functioning.
                                             

                                                standby
                                              
                                                standby
                                              
                                                Abstraction used only when others are not available.
                                             

                                                unfinished
                                              
                                                unfinished
                                              
                                                Boring or construction not completed.
                                             

                                                unknown
                                              
                                                unknown
                                              
                                                Status not known or defined.
                                             
 4.4.3.8. 
Types of hydrological persistence of water.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                intermittent
                                              
                                                intermittent
                                              
                                                Filled and/or flowing for part of the year.
                                             

                                                seasonal
                                              
                                                seasonal
                                              
                                                Filled and/or flowing for particular seasons of the year, e.g. autumn/winter.
                                             

                                                perennial
                                              
                                                perennial
                                              
                                                Filled and/or flowing continuously throughout the year as its bed lies below the water table.
                                             

                                                notSpecified
                                              
                                                not specified
                                              
                                                The type of hydrological persistence of water not specified.
                                             

                                                ephemeral
                                              
                                                ephemeral
                                              
                                                Filled and/or flowing during and immediately after precipitation.
                                             
 4.4.3.9. 
A code list indicating salinity classes in water.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                ultraFreshWater
                                              
                                                ultra fresh water
                                              
                                                Water with very low salinity. The salinity is equivalent or nearly equivalent to that of rainwater.
                                             

                                                freshWater
                                              
                                                fresh water
                                              
                                                Freshwater refers to bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, rivers and streams containing low concentrations of dissolved salts.
                                             

                                                brackishWater
                                              
                                                brackish water
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                salineWater
                                              
                                                saline 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.
                                             

                                                brineWater
                                              
                                                brine water
                                              
                                                Brine water is saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
                                             
 4.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          GE.GeologicUnit
                                        
                                          Geologic Units
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicUnit)
                                       

                                          GE. <CodeListValue>
                                           
                                          <human readable name>
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicFeature and which are classified (using the themeClass property) according to the same thematic classification)
                                       

                                          Example: GE.ShrinkingAndSwelling Clays
                                        
                                          Example: Shrinking and swelling clays
                                        
                                          (themeClassification: ThematicClassificationValue)
                                       

                                          GE.GeologicFault
                                        
                                          Geologic Faults
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type ShearDisplacementStructure)
                                       

                                          GE.GeologicFold
                                        
                                          Geologic Folds
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Fold)
                                       

                                          GE.GeomorphologicFeature
                                        
                                          Geomorphologic Features
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeomorphologicFeature)
                                       

                                          GE.Borehole
                                        
                                          Boreholes
                                        
                                          Borehole
                                       

                                          GE.Aquifer
                                        
                                          Aquifers
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquifer)
                                       

                                          GE.Aquiclude
                                        
                                          Aquicludes
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquiclude)
                                       

                                          GE.Aquitard
                                        
                                          Aquitards
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquitard)
                                       

                                          GE.AquiferSystems
                                        
                                          Aquifer Systems
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type AquiferSystem)
                                       

                                          GE.Groundwaterbody
                                        
                                          Groundwater Bodies
                                        
                                          Groundwaterbody
                                       

                                          GE.ActiveWell
                                        
                                          Active Wells
                                        
                                          ActiveWell
                                       

                                          GE. <CodeListValue>
                                           
                                          <human readable name>
                                        
                                          GeophStation (stationType: StationTypeValue)
                                       

                                          Example: GE.gravityStation
                                        
                                          Example: Gravity Stations
                                        

                                          GE. <CodeListValue>
                                           
                                          <human readable name>
                                        
                                          GeophStation (profilType: ProfileTypeValue)
                                       

                                          Example: GE.seismicLine
                                        
                                          Example: Seismic Lines
                                        

                                          GE. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          GeophStation (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue)
                                       

                                          Example: GE.groundGravitySurvey
                                        
                                          Example: Ground Gravity Surveys
                                        

                                          GE. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          Campaign (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue)
                                       

                                          Example: GE.groundMagneticSurvey
                                        
                                          Example: Ground Magnetic Surveys
                                        

                                          GE.Geophysics.3DSeismics
                                        
                                          3D Seismics
                                        
                                          GeophSwath






ANNEX IV
1.  1.1. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Statistical Units are structured in the following packages:


— Statistical Units Base
— Statistical Units Vector
— Statistical Units Grid
 1.2.  1.2.1. 
The package Statistical Units Base contains the spatial object type Statistical Unit.
 1.2.1.1. 
Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information.

This type is abstract.
 1.3.  1.3.1. 
The package Vector contains the following spatial object types:


— Vector Statistical Unit
— Area Statistical Unit
— Statistical Tesselation
— Evolution
 1.3.1.1. 
Statistical unit represented as a vector geometry (point, line or surface).

This type is a sub-type of StatisticalUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                thematicId
                                              
                                                Descriptive unique object identifier applied to spatial objects in a defined information theme.
                                              
                                                ThematicIdentifier
                                              

                                                country
                                              
                                                The code of the country the object belongs to.
                                              
                                                CountryCode
                                              

                                                geographicalName
                                              
                                                Possible geographical names of the object.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              

                                                validityPeriod
                                              
                                                The period when the statistical unit is supposed to be preferably used and not.
                                              
                                                TM_Period
                                              

                                                referencePeriod
                                              
                                                The period when the data is supposed to give a picture of the territorial division in statistical units.
                                              
                                                TM_Period
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometrical representations of the vector statistical unit.
                                              
                                                VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry
                                              

                                                evolutions
                                              
                                                All the evolutions the statistical unit has encountered.
                                              
                                                Evolution
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

Vector statistical units with a reference geometry instance of 
                                       GM_MultiSurface
                                     must be instances of the specialised class 
                                       AreaStatisticalUnit.
                                    
 1.3.1.2. 
Vector statistical unit with a surfacic reference geometry.

This type is a sub-type of VectorStatisticalUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                areaValue
                                              
                                                The area of the reference geometry.
                                              
                                                Area
                                              

                                                landAreaValue
                                              
                                                The area of the above-water part.
                                              
                                                Area
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                livableAreaValue
                                              
                                                The area of the livable part.
                                              
                                                Area
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                administrativeUnit
                                              
                                                Administrative units used to build the area statistical unit.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                lowers
                                              
                                                The area statistical units of the next lower level.
                                              
                                                AreaStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                uppers
                                              
                                                The area statistical units of the next upper level.
                                              
                                                AreaStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                successors
                                              
                                                Successors of the area statistical unit.
                                              
                                                AreaStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                predecessors
                                              
                                                Predecessors of the area statistical unit.
                                              
                                                AreaStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                tesselation
                                              
                                                The tesselation composed of units.
                                              
                                                StatisticalTessellation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The reference geometry of an area statistical units should be a 
                                       GM_MultiSurface.
                                    
 1.3.1.3. 
A tesselation composed of area statistical units.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                units
                                              
                                                The units composing a tesselation.
                                              
                                                AreaStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                lower
                                              
                                                The immediately lower statistical tessellation.
                                              
                                                StatisticalTessellation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                upper
                                              
                                                The immediately upper statistical tessellation.
                                              
                                                StatisticalTessellation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 1.3.1.4. 
Representation of vector statistical unit evolution.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                date
                                              
                                                The date when the change occured.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              

                                                evolutionType
                                              
                                                The type of evolution.
                                              
                                                EvolutionTypeValue
                                              

                                                areaVariation
                                              
                                                The area variation during the evolution. This attribute has to be populated only if the type is 
                                                ‘
                                                change
                                                ’
                                                .
                                              
                                                Area
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                populationVariation
                                              
                                                The population variation during the evolution. This attribute has to be populated only if the type is 
                                                ‘
                                                change
                                                ’
                                                .
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                finalUnitVersions
                                              
                                                All the final unit versions concerned by the evolution.
                                              
                                                VectorStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                units
                                              
                                                All the units concerned by the evolution.
                                              
                                                VectorStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                initialUnitVersions
                                              
                                                All the initial unit versions concerned by the evolution.
                                              
                                                VectorStatisticalUnit
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

Evolution representations shall be consistent with the versions of the concerned objects.

An evolution with a typeValue ‘creation’ shall not have any initial unit versions and only one final one.

An evolution with a typeValue ‘deletion’ shall have one initial unit version and no final one.

An evolution with a typeValue ‘aggregation’ shall have at least two initial unit versions (the units to be aggregated) and a single final one (the resulting aggregation).

An evolution with a typeValue ‘change’ shall have one initial unit version and one final one.

An evolution with a typeValue ‘splitting’ shall have a single initial unit version (the unit to split), and at least two final ones (the units resulting from the splitting).
 1.3.2.  1.3.2.1. 
A geometrical representation for vector statistical units.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                The geometry.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                geometryDescriptor
                                              
                                                The statistical unit geometry descriptor.
                                              
                                                GeometryDescriptor
                                              
 1.3.2.2. 
A descriptor for vector statistical unit geometry.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometryType
                                              
                                                The geometry type.
                                              
                                                GeometryTypeValue
                                              

                                                mostDetailedScale
                                              
                                                The most detailed scale the generalised geometry is supposed to be suitable for (expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale).
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

                                                leastDetailedScale
                                              
                                                The least detailed scale the generalised geometry is supposed to be suitable for (expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale).
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

The 
                                       mostDetailedScale
                                     and 
                                       leastDetailedScale
                                     fields shall be provided only for geometry descriptors with a type 
                                       generalisedGeometry
                                    

If provided, 
                                       mostDetailedScale
                                     shall be smaller than 
                                       leastDetailedScale
                                    
 1.3.3.  1.3.3.1. 
The code values for the geometry types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                referenceGeometry
                                              
                                                reference geometry
                                              
                                                The described geometry is the reference geometry.
                                             

                                                pointLabel
                                              
                                                point label
                                              
                                                The described geometry is a point geometry for labeling.
                                             

                                                centerOfGravity
                                              
                                                center of gravity
                                              
                                                The described geometry is a point geometry located at the center of gravity of the unit.
                                             

                                                generalisedGeometry
                                              
                                                generalised geometry
                                              
                                                A generalised geometry of the statistical unit.
                                             

                                                other
                                              
                                                other
                                              
                                                Other kind of geometry type.
                                             
 1.3.3.2. 
The code values for evolution types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Statistical Units.
 1.4.  1.4.1. 
The package Grid contains the following spatial object types:


— Statistical Grid Cell
— Statistical Grid
 1.4.1.1. 
Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information that is represented as a grid cell.

This type is a sub-type of StatisticalUnit.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                code
                                              
                                                A cell code.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geographicalPosition
                                              
                                                The grid cell lower left corner geographical position.
                                              
                                                DirectPosition
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                gridPosition
                                              
                                                The grid cell position within the grid based on the grid coordinates.
                                              
                                                GridPosition
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                The grid cell geometry.
                                              
                                                GM_Surface
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                lowers
                                              
                                                The immediately lower statistical grid cells.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGridCell
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                upper
                                              
                                                The immediately upper statistical grid cell.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGridCell
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                grid
                                              
                                                The grid made up of cells.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGrid
                                              

The cell position shall be within the grid, according to its width and height.

At least one of the attributes code, geographicalPosition, gridPosition or geometry shall be provided.

Where several spatial representations are provided (code, geographicalPosition, gridPosition and geometry), they shall be consistent.

The code shall be 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.
— 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 shall be the position of the lower left cell corner.
 1.4.1.2. 
A grid composed of statistical cells.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                EPSGCode
                                              
                                                The EPSG code to identify the grid Coordinate Referencing System.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

                                                resolution
                                              
                                                The grid resolution.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGridResolution
                                              

                                                origin
                                              
                                                The position of the origin point of the grid in the specified coordinate reference system (if defined).
                                              
                                                DirectPosition
                                              

                                                width
                                              
                                                The grid width, in cell number (if defined).
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

                                                height
                                              
                                                The grid height, in cell number (if defined).
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                cells
                                              
                                                The cells composing a grid.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGridCell
                                              

                                                lower
                                              
                                                The immediately lower statistical grid.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGrid
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                upper
                                              
                                                The immediately upper statistical grid.
                                              
                                                StatisticalGrid
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

If the coordinate reference system is a projected one, the resolution shall be a length. Otherwise, it shall be an angle.
 1.4.2.  1.4.2.1. 
A grid cell position within a grid.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                x
                                              
                                                The position of the cell on the horizontal axis, starting from the left side, toward the right, from 0 to the grid width -1.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

                                                y
                                              
                                                The position of the cell on the vertical axis, starting from the bottom toward the top, from 0 to the grid height -1.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
 1.4.2.2. 
A statistical unit resolution value.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                lengthResolution
                                              
                                                A distance resolution.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              

                                                angleResolution
                                              
                                                An angle resolution.
                                              
                                                Angle
                                              
 1.5.  (1) At least the geometry of statistical units, for which statistical data are made available under INSPIRE, shall be made available as well. This requirement applies to INSPIRE themes that refer to statistical units.
 (2) ...
 (3) Statistical data shall refer to their statistical unit through the unit’s external object identifier (inspireId) or thematic identifier (for vector units) or the unit’s code (for grid cells).
 (4) Statistical data shall refer to a specific version of a statistical unit.
 1.6. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          SU.VectorStatisticalUnit
                                        
                                          Vector statistical units
                                        
                                          VectorStatisticalUnit
                                       

                                          SU.StatisticalGridCell
                                        
                                          Statistical grid cells
                                        
                                          StatisticalGridCell
                                       

2.  2.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘2D data’ means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in two-dimensional space.
((2)) ‘2.5D data’ means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in three-dimensional space with the constraint that, for each (X,Y) position, there is only one Z.
((3)) ‘3D data’ means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in three-dimensional space.
((4)) ‘building component’ means any sub-division or element of a building.
 2.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Buildings are structured in the following packages:


— Buildings Base
— Buildings 2D
— Buildings 3D
 2.3.  2.3.1. 
The package Buildings Base contains the following spatial object types:


— Abstract Construction
— Abstract Building
— Building
— Building Part
 2.3.1.1. 
Abstract spatial object type grouping the semantic properties of buildings, building parts.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the construction.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dateOfConstruction
                                              
                                                Date of construction.
                                              
                                                DateOfEvent
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dateOfDemolition
                                              
                                                Date of demolition.
                                              
                                                DateOfEvent
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dateOfRenovation
                                              
                                                Date of last major renovation.
                                              
                                                DateOfEvent
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                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.).
                                              
                                                Elevation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                externalReference
                                              
                                                Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.
                                              
                                                ExternalReference
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                heightAboveGround
                                              
                                                Height above ground.
                                              
                                                HeightAboveGround
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                conditionOfConstruction
                                              
                                                Status of construction.
                                              
                                                ConditionOfConstructionValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 2.3.1.2. 
Abstract spatial object type grouping the common semantic properties of the spatial object types Building and BuildingPart.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractConstruction.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                BuildingNatureValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                currentUse
                                              
                                                Activity hosted within the building. This attribute addresses mainly the buildings hosting human activities.
                                              
                                                CurrentUse
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                numberOfDwellings
                                              
                                                Number of dwellings.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                numberOfFloorsAboveGround
                                              
                                                Number of floors above ground.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 2.3.1.3. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding.

This type is abstract.



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                parts
                                              
                                                The building parts the building is composed of.
                                              
                                                BuildingPart
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 2.3.1.4. 
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding.

This type is abstract.
 2.3.2.  2.3.2.1. 
This data type enables to detail the current use(s).



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                currentUse
                                              
                                                The current use.
                                              
                                                CurrentUseValue
                                              

                                                percentage
                                              
                                                The proportion, given as a percentage, devoted to this current use.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              

The total of all percentages shall be less or equal to 100.
 2.3.2.2. 
This data type includes the different possible ways to define the date of an event.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                anyPoint
                                              
                                                A date and time of any point of the event, between its beginning and its end.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginning
                                              
                                                Date and time when the event begun.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                end
                                              
                                                Date and time when the event ended.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

At least one of the attributes beginning, end or anyPoint shall be supplied.

If provided, the beginning attribute shall not be after the anyPoint attribute and the end attribute, and the anyPoint attribute shall not be after the end attribute.
 2.3.2.3. 
This data type includes the elevation value itself and information on how it was measured.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                elevationReference
                                              
                                                Element where the elevation was measured.
                                              
                                                ElevationReferenceValue
                                              

                                                elevationValue
                                              
                                                Value of the elevation.
                                              
                                                DirectPosition
                                              
 2.3.2.4. 
Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                informationSystem
                                              
                                                Uniform Resource Identifier of the external information system.
                                              
                                                URI
                                              

                                                informationSystemName
                                              
                                                The name of the external information system.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              

                                                reference
                                              
                                                Thematic identifier of the spatial object or of any piece of information related to the spatial object.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 2.3.2.5. 
Vertical distance between a low and a high reference.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                heightReference
                                              
                                                Element used as the high reference.
                                              
                                                ElevationReferenceValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                lowReference
                                              
                                                Element used as the low reference.
                                              
                                                ElevationReferenceValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                status
                                              
                                                The way the height has been captured.
                                              
                                                HeightStatusValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                Value of the height above ground.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              

The value of HeightAboveGround shall be in meters.
 2.3.2.6. 
This data types includes the geometry of the building and metadata information about which element of the building was captured and how.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                2D or 2.5D geometric representation.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                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.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                horizontalGeometryReference
                                              
                                                Element of the building that was captured by (X,Y) coordinates.
                                              
                                                HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue
                                              

                                                referenceGeometry
                                              
                                                The geometry to be taken into account by view services, for portrayal.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              

                                                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.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                verticalGeometryReference
                                              
                                                Element of the building that was captured by vertical coordinates.
                                              
                                                ElevationReferenceValue
                                              

Geometry shall be of type GM_Point or GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface.

The value of horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.

For exactly one item of BuildingGeometry, the value of the attribute referenceGeometry shall be ‘true’.

The value of verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.
 2.3.3.  2.3.3.1. 
Values indicating the nature of a building.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                arch
                                              
                                                arch
                                              
                                                A man-made structure in the form of an arch.
                                             

                                                bunker
                                              
                                                bunker
                                              
                                                A facility, partly underground, intended for or used by the military either for location of command/control centers or for troop encampment.
                                             

                                                canopy
                                              
                                                canopy
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                caveBuilding
                                              
                                                cave building
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                chapel
                                              
                                                chapel
                                              
                                                A Christian place of worship, usually smaller than a church.
                                             

                                                castle
                                              
                                                castle
                                              
                                                A large ornate or fortified building usually constructed for the purpose of a private residence or security.
                                             

                                                church
                                              
                                                church
                                              
                                                Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Christian community.
                                             

                                                dam
                                              
                                                dam
                                              
                                                A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.
                                             

                                                greenhouse
                                              
                                                greenhouse
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                lighthouse
                                              
                                                lighthouse
                                              
                                                A tower designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses.
                                             

                                                mosque
                                              
                                                mosque
                                              
                                                Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Muslim community.
                                             

                                                shed
                                              
                                                shed
                                              
                                                A building of light construction, which usually has one or more open sides, that is typically used for storage.
                                             

                                                silo
                                              
                                                silo
                                              
                                                A large storage structure, generally cylindrical, used for storing loose materials.
                                             

                                                stadium
                                              
                                                stadium
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                storageTank
                                              
                                                storage tank
                                              
                                                A container usually for holding liquids and compressed gases.
                                             

                                                synagogue
                                              
                                                synagogue
                                              
                                                Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Jewish or Samaritan community.
                                             

                                                temple
                                              
                                                temple
                                              
                                                Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate religious practices.
                                             

                                                tower
                                              
                                                tower
                                              
                                                A relatively tall, narrow structure that may either stand alone or may form part of another structure.
                                             

                                                windmill
                                              
                                                windmill
                                              
                                                A building which converts the energy of the wind into rotational motion by means of adjustable sails or blades.
                                             

                                                windTurbine
                                              
                                                wind turbine
                                              
                                                A tower and associated equipment that generates electrical power from wind.
                                             
 2.3.3.2. 
Values indicating the condition of a construction.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                declined
                                              
                                                declined
                                              
                                                The construction cannot be used under normal conditions, though its main elements (walls, roof) are still present.
                                             

                                                demolished
                                              
                                                demolished
                                              
                                                The construction has been demolished. There are no more visible remains.
                                             

                                                functional
                                              
                                                functional
                                              
                                                The construction is functional.
                                             

                                                projected
                                              
                                                projected
                                              
                                                The construction is being designed. Construction has not yet started.
                                             

                                                ruin
                                              
                                                ruin
                                              
                                                The construction has been partly demolished and some main elements (roof, walls) have been destroyed. There are some visible remains of the construction.
                                             

                                                underConstruction
                                              
                                                under construction
                                              
                                                The construction is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the construction and not to maintenance work.
                                             
 2.3.3.3. 
Values indicating the current use.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent value
                                             

                                                residential
                                              
                                                residential
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) is used for residential purpose.
                                              

                                                individualResidence
                                              
                                                individual residence
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts only one dwelling.
                                              
                                                residential
                                             

                                                collectiveResidence
                                              
                                                collective residence
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts more than one dwelling.
                                              
                                                residential
                                             

                                                twoDwellings
                                              
                                                two dwellings
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts two dwellings.
                                              
                                                collectiveResidence
                                             

                                                moreThanTwoDwelling
                                              
                                                more than two dwellings
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts at least 3 dwellings.
                                              
                                                collectiveResidence
                                             

                                                residenceForCommunities
                                              
                                                residence for communities
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts a residence for communities.
                                              
                                                residential
                                             

                                                agriculture
                                              
                                                agriculture
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) is used for agricultural activities.
                                              

                                                industrial
                                              
                                                industrial
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) is used for secondary sector activities (industrial).
                                              

                                                commerceAndServices
                                              
                                                commerce and services
                                              
                                                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).
                                              

                                                office
                                              
                                                office
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts offices.
                                              
                                                commerceAndServices
                                             

                                                trade
                                              
                                                trade
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts trade activities.
                                              
                                                commerceAndServices
                                             

                                                publicServices
                                              
                                                public services
                                              
                                                The building (or building component) hosts public services. Public services are tertiary services provided for the benefit of the citizens.
                                              
                                                commerceAndServices
                                             

                                                ancillary
                                              
                                                ancillary
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
 2.3.3.4. 
List of possible elements considered to capture a vertical geometry.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                aboveGroundEnvelope
                                              
                                                above ground envelope
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the level of the maximum extent of the above ground envelope of the construction.
                                             

                                                bottomOfConstruction
                                              
                                                bottom of construction
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the bottom of the usable part of the construction.
                                             

                                                entrancePoint
                                              
                                                entrance point
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the entrance of the construction, generally the bottom of entrance door.
                                             

                                                generalEave
                                              
                                                general eave
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at eave level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest eave levels of the construction.
                                             

                                                generalGround
                                              
                                                general ground
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at ground level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest ground points of the construction.
                                             

                                                generalRoof
                                              
                                                general roof
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at roof level, anywhere between the lowest edge roof level and the top of the construction.
                                             

                                                generalRoofEdge
                                              
                                                general roof edge
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at roof edge level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest roof edges of the construction.
                                             

                                                highestEave
                                              
                                                highest eave
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the highest eave level of the construction.
                                             

                                                highestGroundPoint
                                              
                                                highest ground point
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the highest ground point of the construction.
                                             

                                                highestPoint
                                              
                                                highest point
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the highest point of the construction, including the installations, such as chimneys and antennas.
                                             

                                                highestRoofEdge
                                              
                                                highest roof edge
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the highest roof edge level of the construction.
                                             

                                                lowestEave
                                              
                                                lowest eave
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the lowest eave level of the construction.
                                             

                                                lowestFloorAboveGround
                                              
                                                lowest floor above ground
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the level of the lowest floor above ground.
                                             

                                                lowestGroundPoint
                                              
                                                lowest ground point
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the lowest ground point level of the construction.
                                             

                                                lowestRoofEdge
                                              
                                                lowest roof edge
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the lowest roof edge level of the construction.
                                             

                                                topOfConstruction
                                              
                                                top of construction
                                              
                                                The elevation has been captured at the top level of the construction.
                                             
 2.3.3.5. 
Values indicating the method used to capture a height.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                estimated
                                              
                                                estimated
                                              
                                                The height has been estimated and not measured.
                                             

                                                measured
                                              
                                                measured
                                              
                                                The height has been (directly or indirectly) measured.
                                             
 2.3.3.6. 
Values indicating the element considered to capture a horizontal geometry.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                aboveGroundEnvelope
                                              
                                                above ground envelope
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                combined
                                              
                                                combined
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                entrancePoint
                                              
                                                entrance point
                                              
                                                The building geometry is represented by a point located at the entrance of the building.
                                             

                                                envelope
                                              
                                                envelope
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                footPrint
                                              
                                                foot print
                                              
                                                The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the footprint of the building, i.e. its extent at ground level.
                                             

                                                lowestFloorAboveGround
                                              
                                                lowest floor above ground
                                              
                                                The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the lowest floor above ground of the building.
                                             

                                                pointInsideBuilding
                                              
                                                point inside building
                                              
                                                The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the building.
                                             

                                                pointInsideCadastralParcel
                                              
                                                point inside cadastral parcel
                                              
                                                The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the parcel the building belongs to.
                                             

                                                roofEdge
                                              
                                                roof edge
                                              
                                                The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the roof edges of the building.
                                             
 2.4.  2.4.1. 
The package Buildings 2D contains the following spatial object types:


— Building
— Building Part
 2.4.1.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of Building of the Buildings Base package.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry2D
                                              
                                                2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building.
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry2D
                                              

Exactly one geometry2D attribute shall be a reference geometry, i.e. a geometry2D with a referenceGeometry attribute set to ‘true’.

The parts of the building shall be represented using the BuildingPart type of the Buildings2D package.
 2.4.1.2. 
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingPart of the Buildings Base package.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry2D
                                              
                                                2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building part.
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry2D
                                              

Exactly one geometry2D attribute must be a reference geometry, i.e. the referenceGeometry attribute must be ‘true’.
 2.5.  2.5.1. 
The package Buildings 3D contains the following spatial object types:


— Building
— Building Part
 2.5.1.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of Building in the Buildings Base package.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry2D
                                              
                                                2D or 2,5D geometric representation.
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry2D
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD1
                                              
                                                —
                                             

                                                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)
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD2
                                              
                                                —
                                             

                                                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).
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD
                                              
                                                —
                                             

                                                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).
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD
                                              
                                                —
                                             

If a Building does not have any BuildingParts, at least the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided.

The parts of the building shall be represented using the BuildingPart type of the Buildings3D package.
 2.5.1.2. 
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingPart in the Buildings Base package.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry2D
                                              
                                                2D or 2,5D geometric representation.
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry2D
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                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.
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD1
                                              
                                                —
                                             

                                                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).
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD2
                                              
                                                —
                                             

                                                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).
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD
                                              
                                                —
                                             

                                                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).
                                              
                                                BuildingGeometry3DLoD
                                              
                                                —
                                             

At least one of the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided.
 2.5.2.  2.5.2.1. 
Data type grouping the 3D geometry of a building or building part and the metadata information attached to this geometry.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometryMultiSurface
                                              
                                                Representation of the outer boundary by a MultiSurface, which may - in contrast to a solid representation - not be topologically clean. In particular, the ground surface may be missing.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                geometrySolid
                                              
                                                Representation of the outer boundary by a solid.
                                              
                                                GM_Solid
                                              

                                                terrainIntersection
                                              
                                                Line or multi-line where the spatial object (Building, BuildingPart,.) touches the terrain representation.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiCurve
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                verticalGeometryReference3DBottom
                                              
                                                Height level to which the lower height of the model (Z-value of the lower horizontal polygon) refers to.
                                              
                                                ElevationReferenceValue
                                              

Either the geometryMultiSurface or the geometrySolid attribute shall be provided.
 2.5.2.2. 
Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD1 representation.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                horizontalGeometryReference
                                              
                                                Element captured by the (X,Y) coordinates of the LoD1 MultiSurface or Solid geometry.
                                              
                                                HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue
                                              

                                                verticalGeometryReference3DTop
                                              
                                                Height level to which the upper height of the model (Z-value of the upper horizontal polygon) refers to.
                                              
                                                ElevationReferenceValue
                                              

The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel.
 2.5.2.3. 
Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD2 representation.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                horizontalGeometryReference
                                              
                                                Element captured by the coordinates (X,Y) of the LoD2 MultiSurface or Solid geometry.
                                              
                                                HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue
                                              

The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel.
 2.6.  (1) By way of derogation from article 12(1), the value domain of spatial properties used in the 
                                 Buildings 3D
                               package shall not be restricted.
 2.7. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          BU.Building
                                        
                                          Buildings
                                        
                                          Building (of the Buildings 2D package)
                                       

                                          BU.BuildingPart
                                        
                                          Building Parts
                                        
                                          BuildingPart (of the Buildings 2D package)
                                       

No layers are defined for the Buildings 3D package.

3.  3.1. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Soil:


— Derived Soil Profile
— Observed Soil Profile
— Profile Element
— Soil Body
— Soil Derived Object
— Soil Horizon
— Soil Layer
— Soil Plot
— Soil Profile
— Soil Site
— Soil Theme Coverage
— Soil Theme Descriptive Coverage
 3.1.1. 
A non-point-located soil profile that serves as a reference profile for a specific soil type in a certain geographical area.

This type is a sub-type of SoilProfile.



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isDerivedFrom
                                           
                                             Link to one or more observed soil profiles from which this profile has been derived.
                                           
                                             ObservedSoilProfile
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 3.1.2. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of SoilProfile.



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             location
                                           
                                             The location of an observed profile is the soilplot.
                                           
                                             SoilPlot
                                           
 3.1.3. 
An abstract spatial object type grouping soil layers and / or horizons for functional/operational aims.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             ParticleSizeFractionType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             profileElementDepthRange
                                           
                                             Upper and lower depth of the profile element (layer or horizon) measured from the surface (0 cm) of a soil profile (in cm).
                                           
                                             RangeType
                                           

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isPartOf
                                           
                                             Link to the soil profile which the profile element constitutes.
                                           
                                             SoilProfile
                                           

                                             profileElementObservation
                                           
                                             Observation of a soil property for characterizing the profile element (layer or horizon).
                                           
                                             OM_Observation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the profile element observations of a ProfileElement object, that same ProfileElement object shall be used.

The observedProperty of the profile element observation shall be specified using a value from the ProfileElementParameterNameValue code list.

The result of the profile element observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
 3.1.4. 
Part of the soil cover that is delineated and that is homogeneous with regard to certain soil properties and/or spatial patterns.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry defining the boundary of the Soil Body.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           

                                             soilBodyLabel
                                           
                                             Label to identify the soil body according to the specified reference framework (metadata).
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             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. 
                                             DerivedSoilProfile
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 3.1.5. 
A spatial object type for representing spatial objects with soil-related property derived from one or more soil and possibly other non soil properties.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry defining the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isBasedOnSoilDerivedObject
                                           
                                             Link to a soil derived object on whose properties the derived value is based.
                                           
                                             SoilDerivedObject
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             isBasedOnObservedSoilProfile
                                           
                                             Link to an observed soil profile on whose properties the derived value is based.
                                           
                                             ObservedSoilProfile
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             isBasedOnSoilBody
                                           
                                             Link to a soil body on whose properties the derived value is based.
                                           
                                             SoilBody
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             soilDerivedObjectObservation
                                           
                                             Observation of a soil property for characterizing the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             OM_Observation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil derived object observation, the same SoilDerivedObject object shall be used.

The observedProperty of the soil derived object observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue code list.

The result of the soil derived object observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
 3.1.6. 
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).

This type is a sub-type of ProfileElement.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             FAOHorizonNotation
                                           
                                             Designation of the soil horizon.
                                           
                                             FAOHorizonNotationType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             otherHorizonNotation
                                           
                                             Designation of the soil horizon according to a specific classification system.
                                           
                                             OtherHorizonNotationType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 3.1.7. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of ProfileElement.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             layerType
                                           
                                             Assignation of a layer according to the concept that fits its kind.
                                           
                                             LayerTypeValue
                                           

                                             layerRockType
                                           
                                             Type of the material in which the layer developed.
                                           
                                             LithologyValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             layerGenesisProcess
                                           
                                             Last non-pedogenic process (geologic or anthropogenic) that coined the material composition and internal structure of the layer.
                                           
                                             EventProcessValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             EventEnvironmentValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             layerGenesisProcessState
                                           
                                             Indication whether the process specified in layerGenesisProcess is on-going or ceased in the past.
                                           
                                             LayerGenesisProcessStateValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

The attributes layerGenesisProcess, layerGenesisEnvironment, layerGenesisProcessState and layerRockType shall only be provided where the layerType is of the value ‘geogenic’.
 3.1.8. 
A spot where a specific soil investigation is carried out.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             Location
                                           

                                             soilPlotType
                                           
                                             Gives information on what kind of plot the observation of the soil is made on.
                                           
                                             SoilPlotTypeValue
                                           

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             locatedOn
                                           
                                             Link to the soil site on which the soil plot is located or to which the soil plot is belonging.
                                           
                                             SoilSite
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             observedProfile
                                           
                                             Link to the observed soil profile for which the soil plot provides location information.
                                           
                                             ObservedSoilProfile
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 3.1.9. 
A description of the soil that is characterized by a vertical succession of profile elements.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             WRBSoilName
                                           
                                             Identification of the soil profile.
                                           
                                             WRBSoilNameType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             otherSoilName
                                           
                                             Identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.
                                           
                                             OtherSoilNameType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             localIdentifier
                                           
                                             Unique identifier of the soil profile given by the data provider of the data set.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validFrom
                                           
                                             The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validTo
                                           
                                             The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isDescribedBy
                                           
                                             The profile elements (layers and/or horizons) constituting the soil profile.
                                           
                                             ProfileElement
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             soilProfileObservation
                                           
                                             Observation of a soil property for characterizing the soil profile.
                                           
                                             OM_Observation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil profile observations of a SoilProfile object, that same SoilProfile object shall be used.

The observedProperty of the soil profile observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilProfileParameterNameValue code list.

The result of the soil profile observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
 3.1.10. 
An area within a larger survey, study or monitored area, where a specific soil investigation is carried out.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry defining the soil site.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             soilInvestigationPurpose
                                           
                                             Indication why a survey was conducted.
                                           
                                             SoilInvestigationPurposeValue
                                           

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validFrom
                                           
                                             The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validTo
                                           
                                             The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isObservedOnLocation
                                           
                                             Link to a location(s) where the soil site has been investigated.
                                           
                                             SoilPlot
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             soilSiteObservation
                                           
                                             Observation of a soil property for characterizing the soil site.
                                           
                                             OM_Observation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil site observations of a SoilSite object, that same SoilSite object shall be used.

The observedProperty of the soil site observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilSiteParameterNameValue code list.

The result of the soil site observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.

The result of the soil site observation shall be of type SoilObservationResult.
 3.1.11. 
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 type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           

                                             domainExtent
                                           
                                             The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.
                                           
                                             EX_Extent
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             soilThemeParameter
                                           
                                             A soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by this coverage.
                                           
                                             SoilThemeParameterType
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isDescribedBy
                                           
                                             This association allows for a certain SoilThemeCoverage to have a related Coverage which does not have a meaning without the base coverage.
                                           
                                             SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

The rangeSet values shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
 3.1.12. 
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 type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           

                                             domainExtent
                                           
                                             The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.
                                           
                                             EX_Extent
                                           

                                             soilThemeDescriptiveParameter
                                           
                                             A descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage.
                                           
                                             SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isDescribing
                                           
                                             This association allows for a certain SoilThemeCoverage to have a related Coverage which does not have a meaning without the base coverage.
                                           
                                             SoilThemeCoverage
                                           

The rangeSet values shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
 3.2.  3.2.1. 
Data type indicating the percentage range (expressed by a lower and upper boundary) occupied by the derived profile in the soil body.

This type is an association class.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             derivedProfilePercentageRange
                                           
                                             Interval that defines the minimum and maximum percentage of the area of the soil body represented by a specific derived soil profile.
                                           
                                             RangeType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 3.2.2. 
A classification of a horizon according to the Horizon classification system specified in 
                                 Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition
                              , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             FAOHorizonDiscontinuity
                                           
                                             Number used to indicate a discontinuity in the horizon notation.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           

                                             FAOHorizonMaster
                                           
                                             Symbol of the master part of the horizon notation.
                                           
                                             FAOHorizonMasterValue
                                           

                                             FAOPrime
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             FAOPrimeValue
                                           

                                             FAOHorizonSubordinate
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             FAOHorizonSubordinateValue
                                           

                                             FAOHorizonVertical
                                           
                                             Order number of the vertical subdivision in the horizon notation.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           

                                             isOriginalClassification
                                           
                                             Boolean value to indicate whether the FAO horizon notation was the original notation to describe the horizon.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
 3.2.3. 
A classification of a soil horizon according to a specific classification system.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             horizonNotation
                                           
                                             Notation characterizing the soil horizon according to a specified classification system.
                                           
                                             OtherHorizonNotationTypeValue
                                           

                                             isOriginalClassification
                                           
                                             Boolean value to indicate whether the specified horizon notation system was the original notation system to describe the horizon.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
 3.2.4. 
An identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             soilName
                                           
                                             Name of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.
                                           
                                             OtherSoilNameTypeValue
                                           

                                             isOriginalClassification
                                           
                                             Boolean value to indicate whether the specified classification scheme was the original classification scheme to describe the profile.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
 3.2.5. 
Share of the soil that is composed of mineral soil particles of the size within the size range specified.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             fractionContent
                                           
                                             Percentage of the defined fraction.
                                           
                                             Number
                                           

                                             fractionParticleSizeRange
                                           
                                             Upper and lower limit of the particle size of the defined fraction (expressed in μm).
                                           
                                             RangeType
                                           
 3.2.6. 
A range value defined by an upper limit and a lower limit.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             upperValue
                                           
                                             Value defining the upper limit of a specific property.
                                           
                                             Real
                                           

                                             lowerValue
                                           
                                             Value defining the lower limit of a specific property.
                                           
                                             Real
                                           

                                             uom
                                           
                                             The unit of measure that is used to express the values of the range.
                                           
                                             UnitOfMeasure
                                           

At least one of the values shall not be empty.
 3.2.7. 
A data type providing a descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             soilThemeDescriptiveParameterName
                                           
                                             Name of the parameter to provide extra information on the values of the related SoilThemeCoverage.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           

                                             uom
                                           
                                             The unit of measure that is used to express the soilThemeDescriptiveParameter.
                                           
                                             UnitOfMeasure
                                           
 3.2.8. 
A soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by this coverage. It is composed of a parameter name coming from a code list SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue and a Unit of Measure used for expressing that parameter.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             soilThemeParameterName
                                           
                                             Name of the parameter represented by the soilThemeCoverage.
                                           
                                             SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue
                                           

                                             uom
                                           
                                             the unit of measure that is used to express the soilThemeParameter.
                                           
                                             UnitOfMeasure
                                           
 3.2.9. 
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 
                                 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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             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
                                             ’
                                             .
                                           
                                             WRBQualifierPlaceValue
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           

                                             WRBqualifier
                                           
                                             Name element of WRB, second level of classification.
                                           
                                             WRBQualifierValue
                                           

                                             WRBspecifier
                                           
                                             Code that indicates the degree of expression of a qualifier or the depth range to which the qualifier applies.
                                           
                                             WRBSpecifierValue
                                           
 3.2.10. 
An identification of the soil profile according to 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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             WRBQualifierGroup
                                           
                                             The group of a qualifier and its possible specifier(s), its place and position with regard to the WRBReferenceSoilGroup it belongs to.
                                           
                                             WRBQualifierGroupType
                                           

                                             WRBReferenceSoilGroup
                                           
                                             First level of classification of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources.
                                           
                                             WRBReferenceSoilGroupValue
                                           

                                             isOriginalClassification
                                           
                                             Boolean value to indicate whether the WRB classification system was the original classification system to describe the soil profile.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             over
                                           
                                             An association to indicate that in the WRB classification a soil profile covers another developed, older soil.
                                           
                                             WRBSoilNameType
                                           
 3.3.  3.3.1. 
A code list of the master part of the horizon designation.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in 
                                 Guidelines for soil description, 4
                                 
                                    th
                                 
                                  edition
                              , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006, pp. 67-77.
 3.3.2. 
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.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in 
                                 Guidelines for soil description, 4
                                 
                                    th
                                 
                                  edition
                              , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006, pp. 67-77.
 3.3.3. 
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.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in 
                                 Guidelines for soil description, 4
                                 
                                    th
                                 
                                  edition
                              , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006, pp. 67-77.
 3.3.4. 
A classification of a soil horizon according to a specific classification system.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 3.3.5. 
An identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.

The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 3.3.6. 
An indication whether the process specified in layerGenesisProcess is ongoing or has ceased.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             ongoing
                                           
                                             on-going
                                           
                                             The process has started in the past and is still active.
                                          

                                             terminated
                                           
                                             terminated
                                           
                                             The process is no longer active.
                                          
 3.3.7. 
A classification of a layer according to the concept that fits the purpose.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             depthInterval
                                           
                                             depth interval
                                           
                                             Fixed depth range where soil is described and/or samples are taken.
                                          

                                             geogenic
                                           
                                             geogenic
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             subSoil
                                           
                                             subsoil
                                           
                                             Natural soil material below the topsoil and overlying the unweathered parent material.
                                          

                                             topSoil
                                           
                                             topsoil
                                           
                                             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.
                                          
 3.3.8. 
Properties that can be observed to characterize the profile element.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Parent value
                                          

                                             chemicalParameter
                                           
                                             chemical parameter
                                           
                                             Chemical parameters observed to characterize the profile element.
                                           

                                             physicalParameter
                                           
                                             physical parameter
                                           
                                             Physical parameters observed to characterize the profile element.
                                           

                                             biologicalParameter
                                           
                                             biological parameter
                                           
                                             Biological parameters observed to characterize the profile element.
                                           

                                             organicCarbonContent
                                           
                                             organic carbon content
                                           
                                             Portion of the soil measured as carbon in organic forms, excluding living macro and mesofauna and living plant tissue.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             nitrogenContent
                                           
                                             nitrogen content
                                           
                                             total nitrogen content in the soil, including both the organic and inorganic forms.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             pHValue
                                           
                                             pH value
                                           
                                             pH value of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             cadmiumContent
                                           
                                             cadmium content
                                           
                                             Cadmium content of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             chromiumContent
                                           
                                             chromium content
                                           
                                             Chromium content of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             copperContent
                                           
                                             copper content
                                           
                                             Copper content of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             leadContent
                                           
                                             lead content
                                           
                                             Lead content of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             mercuryContent
                                           
                                             mercury content
                                           
                                             Mercury content of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             nickelContent
                                           
                                             nickel content
                                           
                                             Nickel content of the profile element.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          
 3.3.9. 
Soil-related properties that can be derived from soil and other data.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Parent value
                                          

                                             chemicalParameter
                                           
                                             chemical parameter
                                           
                                             Chemical parameters that can be derived from other soil data.
                                           

                                             physicalParameter
                                           
                                             physical parameter
                                           
                                             Physical parameters that can be derived from other soil data.
                                           

                                             biologicalParameter
                                           
                                             biological parameter
                                           
                                             Biological parameters that can be derived from other soil data.
                                           

                                             potentialRootDepth
                                           
                                             potential root depth
                                           
                                             Potential depth of the soil profile where roots develop (in cm).
                                           
                                             physicalParameter
                                          

                                             availableWaterCapacity
                                           
                                             available water capacity
                                           
                                             Amount of water that a soil can store that is usable by plants, based on the potential root depth.
                                           
                                             physicalParameter
                                          

                                             carbonStock
                                           
                                             carbon stock
                                           
                                             The total mass of carbon in soil for a given depth.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameters
                                          

                                             waterDrainage
                                           
                                             water drainage
                                           
                                             Natural water drainage class of the soil profile.
                                           
                                             physicalParameter
                                          

                                             organicCarbonContent
                                           
                                             organic carbon content
                                           
                                             Portion of the soil measured as carbon in organic form, excluding living macro and mesofauna and living plant tissue.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             nitrogenContent
                                           
                                             nitrogen content
                                           
                                             Total nitrogen content in the soil, including both the organic and inorganic forms.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             pHValue
                                           
                                             pH value
                                           
                                             pH value of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             cadmiumContent
                                           
                                             cadmium content
                                           
                                             Cadmium content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             chromiumContent
                                           
                                             chromium content
                                           
                                             Chromium content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             copperContent
                                           
                                             copper content
                                           
                                             Copper content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             leadContent
                                           
                                             lead content
                                           
                                             Lead content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             mercuryContent
                                           
                                             mercury content
                                           
                                             Mercury content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             nickelContent
                                           
                                             nickel content
                                           
                                             Nickel content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          

                                             zincContent
                                           
                                             zinc content
                                           
                                             Zinc content of the soil derived object.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameter
                                          
 3.3.10. 
A code list of possible values indicating the reasons for conducting a survey.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             generalSoilSurvey
                                           
                                             general soil survey
                                           
                                             Soil characterisation with unbiased selection of investigation location.
                                          

                                             specificSoilSurvey
                                           
                                             specific soil survey
                                           
                                             Investigation of soil properties at locations biased by a specific purpose.
                                          
 3.3.11. 
A code list of terms specifying on what kind of plot the observation of the soil is made.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             borehole
                                           
                                             borehole
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             sample
                                           
                                             sample
                                           
                                             Exacavation where soil material is removed as a soil sample without doing any soil profile description.
                                          

                                             trialPit
                                           
                                             trial pit
                                           
                                             Excavation or other exposition of the soil prepared to carry out profile descriptions, sampling and/or field tests.
                                          
 3.3.12. 
Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil profile.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Parent value
                                          

                                             chemicalParameter
                                           
                                             chemical parameter
                                           
                                             Chemical parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.
                                           

                                             physicalParameter
                                           
                                             physical parameter
                                           
                                             Physical parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.
                                           

                                             biologicalParameter
                                           
                                             biological parameter
                                           
                                             Biological parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.
                                           

                                             potentialRootDepth
                                           
                                             potential root depth
                                           
                                             Potential depth of the soil profile where roots develop (in cm).
                                           
                                             physicalParameter
                                          

                                             availableWaterCapacity
                                           
                                             available water capacity
                                           
                                             Amount of water that a soil can store that is usable by plants, based on the potential root depth.
                                           
                                             physicalParameter
                                          

                                             carbonStock
                                           
                                             carbon stock
                                           
                                             The total mass of carbon in soil for a given depth.
                                           
                                             chemicalParameters
                                          

                                             waterDrainage
                                           
                                             water drainage
                                           
                                             Natural internal water drainage class of the soil profile.
                                           
                                             physicalParameter
                                          
 3.3.13. 
Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil site.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             chemicalParameter
                                           
                                             chemical parameter
                                           
                                             Chemical parameters observed to characterize the soil site.
                                          

                                             physicalParameter
                                           
                                             physical parameter
                                           
                                             Physical parameters observed to characterize the soil site.
                                          

                                             biologicalParameter
                                           
                                             biological parameter
                                           
                                             Biological parameters observed to characterize the soil site.
                                          
 3.3.14. 
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’.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values ‘prefix’ and ‘suffix’, according to the naming rules specified in 
                                 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.
 3.3.15. 
A code list of possible qualifiers of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in 
                                 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.
 3.3.16. 
A code list of possible reference soil groups (i.e. first level of classification of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources).

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in 
                                 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.
 3.3.17. 
A code list of possible specifiers.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in 
                                 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.
 3.4.  (1) The values of the first level hierarchical code lists ProfileElementParameterNameValue, SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue, SoilProfileParameterNameValue, SoilSiteParameterNameValue (chemicalParameter, biologicalParameter, physicalParameter) serve only the purpose of structuring; onlythe lower-level values shall be used.
 (2) When an additional descriptive parameter for the soil derived object is needed, the parameter attribute of the OM_Observation spatial object type shall be used.
 (3) Only one Other Horizon Notation Type classification shall be used for a dataset.
 (4) Only one Other Soil Name Type classification shall be used for a dataset.
 3.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          SO.SoilBody
                                        
                                          Soils
                                        
                                          SoilBody
                                       

                                          SO.ObservedSoilProfile
                                        
                                          Observed Soil Profiles
                                        ObservedSoilProfile,SoilPlot

                                          SO.SoilSite
                                        
                                          Soil Sites
                                        
                                          SoilSite
                                       

                                          SO. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          SoilDerivedObject (basePhenomenon: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)
                                       

                                          Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContent
                                        
                                          Example: Organic Carbon Content
                                        

                                          SO.<CodeListValue>Coverage
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          SoilThemeCoverage (soilThemeParameter / soilThemeParameterName: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)
                                       

                                          Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContentCoverage
                                        
                                          Example: Organic Carbon Content Coverage
                                       



4.  4.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:


((1)) ‘existing land use’ means an objective depiction of the use and functions of a territory as it has been and effectively still is in real life.
((2)) ‘gridded existing land use’ means an objective depiction as a regular orthorectified grid (image) of the use and functions of a territory as it has been and effectively still is in real life.
((3)) ‘Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System (HILUCS)’ means a multi-level classification system for Land Use whose use is mandatory at the most appropriate level.
((4)) ‘minimum unit of interest’ means the smallest polygonal area for the land use objects taken into consideration in the data set.
((5)) ‘planned land use’ means spatial plans, defined by spatial planning authorities, depicting the possible utilization of the land in the future.
((6)) ‘sampled existing land use’ means an objective depiction of the use and functions of a territory [as it has been and effectively still is] in real life as observed in sampled location.
((7)) ‘zoning’ means a partition where the planned land use is depicted, making explicit the rights and prohibitions regarding new constructions that apply within each partition element.
 4.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Use are structured in the following packages:


— Land Use Nomenclature
— Existing land use
— Gridded existing land use
— Sampled existing land use
— Planned land use
 4.3.  4.3.1.  4.3.1.1. 
Percentage of land use object that is covered by this HILUCS presence.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                hilucsValue
                                              
                                                HILUCS category for this HILUCS percentage.
                                              
                                                HILUCSValue
                                              

                                                percentage
                                              
                                                Percentage of land use object that is covered by this HILUCS presence.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
 4.3.1.2. 
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.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                orderedList
                                              
                                                ordered list of land use value presence
                                              
                                                HILUCSValue
                                              

                                                percentageList
                                              
                                                list of percentage of land use value
                                              
                                                HILUCSPercentage
                                              
 4.3.1.3. 
Percentage of a land use object that is covered by a specific presence.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                specificValue
                                              
                                                Specific value category for this specific percentage.
                                              
                                                LandUseClassificationValue
                                              

                                                percentage
                                              
                                                Percentage of a land use object that is covered by this specific presence.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
 4.3.1.4. 
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.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                orderedList
                                              
                                                ordered list of land use value
                                              
                                                LandUseClassificationValue
                                              

                                                percentageList
                                              
                                                list of percentage of land use value
                                              
                                                SpecificPercentage
                                              
 4.3.2.  4.3.2.1. 
List of land use categories to be used in INSPIRE Land Use.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent value
                                             

                                                1_PrimaryProduction
                                              
                                                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.
                                              

                                                1_1_Agriculture
                                              
                                                agriculture
                                              
                                                Production of crop (plants, fungi, etc.) and animal products for food, for sale, own consumption or industrial purposes. It includes plants for biofuels and growing of crops in open fields as well as in greenhouses. Also set-aside fallow land in the crop rotation belongs to this class. The preparation of products for the primary markets is included, field construction (e.g. agricultural land terracing, drainage, preparing rice paddies etc.) as well as landscape care and maintenance.
                                              
                                                1_PrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_1_1_CommercialAgriculturalProduction
                                              
                                                commercial agricultural production
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                1_1_Agriculture
                                             

                                                1_1_2_FarmingInfrastructure
                                              
                                                farming infrastructure
                                              
                                                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).
                                              
                                                1_1_Agriculture
                                             

                                                1_1_3_AgriculturalProductionForOwnConsumption
                                              
                                                agricultural production for own consumption
                                              
                                                Production of plants or animals for own consumption (kitchen gardens, private animal sheds etc.)
                                              
                                                1_1_Agriculture
                                             

                                                1_2_Forestry
                                              
                                                forestry
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                1_PrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_2_1_ForestryBasedOnShortRotation
                                              
                                                forestry based on short rotation
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                1_2_Forestry
                                             

                                                1_2_2_ForestryBasedOnIntermediateOrLongRotation
                                              
                                                forestry based on intermediate or long 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.
                                              
                                                1_2_Forestry
                                             

                                                1_2_3_ForestryBasedOnContinuousCover
                                              
                                                forestry based on continuous cover
                                              
                                                Forestry areas where forest management and regeneration is based on continuous growing of trees.
                                              
                                                1_2_Forestry
                                             

                                                1_3_MiningAndQuarrying
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                1_PrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_3_1_MiningOfEnergyProducingMaterials
                                              
                                                mining of energy producing materials
                                              
                                                Mining and extraction of coal, lignite, peat, petroleum, natural gas, uranium and thorium.
                                              
                                                1_3_MiningAndQuarrying
                                             

                                                1_3_2_MiningOfMetalOres
                                              
                                                mining of metal ores
                                              
                                                Mining of iron and other non-ferrous metal ores (except uranium and thorium).
                                              
                                                1_3_MiningAndQuarrying
                                             

                                                1_3_3_OtherMiningAndQuarrying
                                              
                                                other mining and quarrying
                                              
                                                Quarrying of stone, sand, clay, chemical, fertilizer minerals, the production of salt and other mining and quarrying.
                                              
                                                1_3_MiningAndQuarrying
                                             

                                                1_4_AquacultureAndFishing
                                              
                                                aquaculture and fishing
                                              
                                                Professional fishing and aquaculture.
                                              
                                                1_PrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_4_1_Aquaculture
                                              
                                                aquaculture
                                              
                                                Fish hatcheries and managed grow-out sites.
                                              
                                                1_4_AquacultureAndFishing
                                             

                                                1_4_2_ProfessionalFishing
                                              
                                                professional fishing
                                              
                                                Water areas used for professional fishing.
                                              
                                                1_4_AquacultureAndFishing
                                             

                                                1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction
                                              
                                                other primary production
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                1_PrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_5_1_Hunting
                                              
                                                hunting
                                              
                                                Professional hunting. The areas can be fenced or open.
                                              
                                                1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_5_2_ManagementOfMigratoryAnimals
                                              
                                                management of migratory animals
                                              
                                                Keeping and feeding migratory animals such as reindeer and deer.
                                              
                                                1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                1_5_3_PickingOfNaturalProducts
                                              
                                                picking of natural products
                                              
                                                Picking up natural non wood based products such as non-cultivated berries, mosses, lichen etc.) for commercial purposes
                                              
                                                1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction
                                             

                                                2_SecondaryProduction
                                              
                                                secondary production
                                              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.The branches of industries covered by this class are the processing of food, textile, leather, wood and wood product, pulp, paper, publishing, printing, recording, petroleum and other fuels, chemicals, chemical products, man-made fibers, rubber and plastic products, non metallic mineral products, basic metals and metal products, fabricated metal product, machinery and equipment, electrical and optical equipments, transport equipment and furniture. 

                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                              
                                                raw industry
                                              
                                                Industrial activities transforming the output primary sector into manufactured raw products.
                                              
                                                2_SecondaryProduction
                                             

                                                2_1_1_ManufacturingOfTextileProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of textile products
                                              
                                                Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, sewing threads, textile weaving, tanning and dressing of leather.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_2_ManufacturingOfWoodAndWoodBasedProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of wood and wood based products
                                              
                                                Sawmilling and planning of wood, manufacturing of veneer sheets, plywood, laming boards, fibre boards, carpentry and joinery, cork, straw and plaiting products.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_3_ManufacturingOfPulpPaperAndPaperProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of pulp paper and paper products
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of pulp, paper, paperboard, paper based sanitary goods, wallpapers.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_4_ManufacturingOfCokeRefinedPetroleumProductsAndNuclearFuel
                                              
                                                manufacturing of coke refined petroleum products and nuclear fuel
                                              
                                                Manufacturing coke, refined petroleum and processing of nuclear fuel.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_5_ManufacturingOfChemicalsChemicalProductsManMadeFibers
                                              
                                                manufacturing of chemicals chemical products man made fibers
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of basic chemicals, agro-chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals, soap, detergents, glues, other chemical products and man-made fibers.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_6_ManufacturingOfBasicMetalsAndFabricatedMetals
                                              
                                                manufacturing of basic metals and fabricate metals
                                              
                                                Manufacturing, processing and casting of iron, steel and basic precious and non-ferrous metals. It also includes the manufacturing of metal products.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_7_ManufacturingOfNonMetallicMineralProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of non-metallic mineral products
                                              
                                                Manufacturing glass, bricks, ceramics, concrete, cement, lime, plaster, cutting and shaping of stone and other non-metallic mineral products.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_8_ManufacturingOfRubberPlasticProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of rubber plastic products
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of tyres, tubes, plastic packing good and other rubber and plastic products.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_1_9_ManufacturingOfOtherRawMaterials
                                              
                                                manufacturing of other raw materials
                                              
                                                Production of raw materials not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_1_RawIndustry.
                                              
                                                2_1_RawIndustry
                                             

                                                2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry
                                              
                                                heavy end product industry
                                              
                                                Activities transforming raw manufactured products into heavy manufactured products.
                                              
                                                2_SecondaryProduction
                                             

                                                2_2_1_ManufacturingOfMachinery
                                              
                                                manufacturing of machinery
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of production, agricultural, forestry and other machinery (excluding aircrafts and vehicles), weapons, ammunition and domestic appliances.
                                              
                                                2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_2_2_ManufacturingOfVehiclesAndTransportEquipment
                                              
                                                manufacturing of vehicles and transport equipment
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of motor vehicles, aircrafts, spacecrafts, ships, boats, railway and tramway equipment, motorcycles, bicycles and other transport equipment.
                                              
                                                2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_2_3_ManufacturingOfOtherHeavyEndProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of other heavy end products
                                              
                                                Production of other heavy end products not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry.
                                              
                                                2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_3_LightEndProductIndustry
                                              
                                                light end product industry
                                              
                                                Activities transforming raw manufactured products into light manufactured products.
                                              
                                                2_SecondaryProduction
                                             

                                                2_3_1_ManufacturingOfFoodBeveragesAndTobaccoProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of food beverages and tobacco products
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                2_3_LightEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_3_2_ManufacturingOfClothesAndLeather
                                              
                                                manufacturing of clothes and leather
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of wearing apparel, leather clothes, dressing, accessories, dyeing of fur and manufacturing of fur products, luggage, bags, saddlery and footwear.
                                              
                                                2_3_LightEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_3_3_PublishingAndPrinting
                                              
                                                publishing and printing
                                              
                                                Publishing and printing of books, newspapers, journals and the publishing and reproduction of sound recordings.
                                              
                                                2_3_LightEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_3_4_ManufacturingOfElectricalAndOpticalEquipment
                                              
                                                manufacturing of electrical and optical equipment
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                2_3_LightEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_3_5_ManufacturingOfOtherLightEndProducts
                                              
                                                manufacturing of other light end products
                                              
                                                Manufacturing of furniture, jewellery, musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys and other miscellaneous products.
                                              
                                                2_3_LightEndProductIndustry
                                             

                                                2_4_EnergyProduction
                                              
                                                energy production
                                              
                                                Production of energy.
                                              
                                                2_SecondaryProduction
                                             

                                                2_4_1_NuclearBasedEnergyProduction
                                              
                                                nuclear based energy production
                                              
                                                Nuclear power plants.
                                              
                                                2_4_EnergyProduction
                                             

                                                2_4_2_FossilFuelBasedEnergyProduction
                                              
                                                fossil fuel based energy production
                                              
                                                Power plants using fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, peat and other fossil fuels).
                                              
                                                2_4_EnergyProduction
                                             

                                                2_4_3_BiomassBasedEnergyProduction
                                              
                                                biomass based energy production
                                              
                                                Combustion power plants using biomass based fuels (wood and other plant based solid and liquid fuels, biogas and other biofuels).
                                              
                                                2_4_EnergyProduction
                                             

                                                2_4_4_RenewableEnergyProduction
                                              
                                                renewable 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).
                                              
                                                2_4_EnergyProduction
                                             

                                                2_5_OtherIndustry
                                              
                                                other industry
                                              
                                                Production of other industrial products not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_SecondaryProduction.
                                              
                                                2_SecondaryProduction
                                             

                                                3_TertiaryProduction
                                              
                                                tertiary production
                                              
                                                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.
                                              

                                                3_1_CommercialServices
                                              
                                                commercial services
                                              
                                                Provision of commercial services.
                                              
                                                3_TertiaryProduction
                                             

                                                3_1_1_WholesaleAndRetailTradeAndRepairOfVehiclesAndPersonalAndHouseholdGoods
                                              
                                                wholesale and retail trade and repair of vehicles and personal and household goods
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                3_1_CommercialServices
                                             

                                                3_1_2_RealEstateServices
                                              
                                                real estate services
                                              
                                                Provision of real estate and renting services.
                                              
                                                3_1_CommercialServices
                                             

                                                3_1_3_AccommodationAndFoodServices
                                              
                                                accommodation and food services
                                              
                                                Hotel, holiday village, camping site, restaurant, bar and canteen services.
                                              
                                                3_1_CommercialServices
                                             

                                                3_1_4_OtherCommercialServices
                                              
                                                other commercial services
                                              
                                                Other commercial services not included in any other of the narrower values of 3_1_CommercialServices, such as beauty and wellbeing services.
                                              
                                                3_1_CommercialServices
                                             

                                                3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                              
                                                financial professional and information services
                                              
                                                Provision of financial, professional or information services.
                                              
                                                3_TertiaryProduction
                                             

                                                3_2_1_FinancialAndInsuranceServices
                                              
                                                financial and insurance services
                                              
                                                Provision of banking, credit, insurance, and other financial services.
                                              
                                                3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                             

                                                3_2_2_ProfessionalTechnicalAndScientificServices
                                              
                                                professional technical and scientific services
                                              
                                                IT consulting, data processing, research and development, legal, accountancy, business management, architectural, engineering, advertising, testing, investigation, consulting, and other professional services.
                                              
                                                3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                             

                                                3_2_3_InformationAndCommunicationServices
                                              
                                                information and communication services
                                              
                                                Publishing, sound recording, TV-programme, motion picture, radio broadcasting, post and telecommunication, computer and data processing services.
                                              
                                                3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                             

                                                3_2_4_AdministrativeAndSupportServices
                                              
                                                administrative and support services
                                              
                                                Travel agency, rental, cleaning, security and other administrative and support services.
                                              
                                                3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                             

                                                3_2_5_OtherFinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                              
                                                other financial professional and information services
                                              
                                                Other financial, professional and information services not included in any other of the narrower values of 3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices.
                                              
                                                3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices
                                             

                                                3_3_CommunityServices
                                              
                                                community services
                                              
                                                Provision of services for the community.
                                              
                                                3_TertiaryProduction
                                             

                                                3_3_1_PublicAdministrationDefenceAndSocialSecurityServices
                                              
                                                public administration defence and social security services
                                              
                                                Provision of generic administrative, defence, justice, public security, fire and compulsory social security services.
                                              
                                                3_3_CommunityServices
                                             

                                                3_3_2_EducationalServices
                                              
                                                educational services
                                              
                                                Provision of primary, secondary, higher, adult and other educational services.
                                              
                                                3_3_CommunityServices
                                             

                                                3_3_3_HealthAndSocialServices
                                              
                                                health and social services
                                              
                                                Provision of human and animal health and social work services.
                                              
                                                3_3_CommunityServices
                                             

                                                3_3_4_ReligiousServices
                                              
                                                religious services
                                              
                                                Provision of religious services.
                                              
                                                3_3_CommunityServices
                                             

                                                3_3_5_OtherCommunityServices
                                              
                                                other community services
                                              
                                                Other community services e.g. cemeteries.
                                              
                                                3_3_CommunityServices
                                             

                                                3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices
                                              
                                                cultural entertainment and recreational services
                                              
                                                Provision of cultural, entertainment or recreational services.
                                              
                                                3_TertiaryProduction
                                             

                                                3_4_1_CulturalServices
                                              
                                                cultural services
                                              
                                                Provision of artistic, library, museum, zoos, botanical gardens, historical sites and other cultural services.
                                              
                                                3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices
                                             

                                                3_4_2_EntertainmentServices
                                              
                                                entertainment services
                                              
                                                Amusement parks, theme parks, betting and gambling activities and other entertainment services.
                                              
                                                3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices
                                             

                                                3_4_3_SportsInfrastructure
                                              
                                                sports infrastructure
                                              
                                                Sports infrastructure, such as stadiums, sports halls, swimming pools, fitness facilities, ski resorts, golf courses and other sports infrastructure.
                                              
                                                3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices
                                             

                                                3_4_4_OpenAirRecreationalAreas
                                              
                                                open air recreational areas
                                              
                                                Open air recreational areas, e.g. urban parks, playgrounds, national parks, and natural areas used for recreational purposes.
                                              
                                                3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices
                                             

                                                3_4_5_OtherRecreationalServices
                                              
                                                other recreational services
                                              
                                                Other recreational services not included in any of the other narrower values of 3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices.
                                              
                                                3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices
                                             

                                                3_5_OtherServices
                                              
                                                other services
                                              
                                                Provision of other services not included in any of the other narrower values of 3_TertiaryProduction.
                                              
                                                3_TertiaryProduction
                                             

                                                4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities
                                              
                                                transport networks logistics and 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.
                                              

                                                4_1_TransportNetworks
                                              
                                                transport networks
                                              
                                                Infrastructure related to transport.
                                              
                                                4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities
                                             

                                                4_1_1_RoadTransport
                                              
                                                road transport
                                              
                                                Areas used for road transport, e.g. roads, parking areas, service stations.
                                              
                                                4_1_TransportNetworks
                                             

                                                4_1_2_RailwayTransport
                                              
                                                railway transport
                                              
                                                Areas used for rail transport, e.g. rails, railway stations and yards etc.
                                              
                                                4_1_TransportNetworks
                                             

                                                4_1_3_AirTransport
                                              
                                                air transport
                                              
                                                Areas used for air transport, e.g. airports and related services.
                                              
                                                4_1_TransportNetworks
                                             

                                                4_1_4_WaterTransport
                                              
                                                water transport
                                              
                                                Areas used for water transport, e.g. ports, rivers, docks and related services.
                                              
                                                4_1_TransportNetworks
                                             

                                                4_1_5_OtherTransportNetwork
                                              
                                                other transport network
                                              
                                                Areas used for other transport not included in any of the other narrower values of 4_1_TransportNetworks.
                                              
                                                4_1_TransportNetworks
                                             

                                                4_2_LogisticalAndStorageServices
                                              
                                                logistical and storage services
                                              
                                                Areas used for separate (not linked directly to industries) storage services and logistical services.
                                              
                                                4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities
                                             

                                                4_3_Utilities
                                              
                                                utilities
                                              
                                                Infrastructure related to utilities.
                                              
                                                4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities
                                             

                                                4_3_1_ElectricityGasAndThermalPowerDistributionServices
                                              
                                                electricity gas and thermal power distribution services
                                              
                                                Areas used for distribution of electricity, gas and thermal energy, including the pipelines used for transporting oil and gas.
                                              
                                                4_3_Utilities
                                             

                                                4_3_2_WaterAndSewageInfrastructure
                                              
                                                water and sewage infrastructure
                                              
                                                Areas used for the extraction, collection, purification storage and distribution of water, collection and treatment of sewage (including the pipelines).
                                              
                                                4_3_Utilities
                                             

                                                4_3_3_WasteTreatment
                                              
                                                waste treatment
                                              
                                                Areas used for the collection, treatment and recycling of waste.
                                              
                                                4_3_Utilities
                                             

                                                4_3_4_OtherUtilities
                                              
                                                other utilities
                                              
                                                Areas used for other utilities not included in any of the other narrower values of 4_3_Utilities.
                                              
                                                4_3_Utilities
                                             

                                                5_ResidentialUse
                                              
                                                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.
                                              

                                                5_1_PermanentResidentialUse
                                              
                                                permanent residential use
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                5_ResidentialUse
                                             

                                                5_2_ResidentialUseWithOtherCompatibleUses
                                              
                                                residential use with other compatible uses
                                              
                                                Residential areas mixed with other non-conflicting uses (e.g. various services, light industries etc.).
                                              
                                                5_ResidentialUse
                                             

                                                5_3_OtherResidentialUse
                                              
                                                other residential use
                                              
                                                Areas dominantly used for temporary dwellings (camps of migrant people), holiday residences (summer cottages), etc.
                                              
                                                5_ResidentialUse
                                             

                                                6_OtherUses
                                              
                                                other uses
                                              
                                                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.
                                              

                                                6_1_TransitionalAreas
                                              
                                                transitional areas
                                              
                                                Areas under construction. This class is used only for existing land use and not for planned land use.
                                              
                                                6_OtherUses
                                             

                                                6_2_AbandonedAreas
                                              
                                                abandoned 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.
                                              
                                                6_OtherUses
                                             

                                                6_3_NaturalAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse
                                              
                                                natural areas not in other economic use
                                              
                                                Areas which are in natural state and not in other economic use.
                                              
                                                6_OtherUses
                                             

                                                6_3_1_LandAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse
                                              
                                                land areas not in other economic use
                                              
                                                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
                                                ’
                                                .
                                              
                                                6_3_NaturalAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse
                                             

                                                6_3_2_WaterAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse
                                              
                                                water areas not in other economic use
                                              
                                                Water areas which are not in any other socio-economic use.
                                              
                                                6_3_NaturalAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse
                                             

                                                6_4_AreasWhereAnyUseAllowed
                                              
                                                areas where any use allowed
                                              
                                                Areas where any use is allowed in the Planned land use (PLU).
                                              
                                                6_OtherUses
                                             

                                                6_5_AreasWithoutAnySpecifiedPlannedUse
                                              
                                                areas without any specified planned use
                                              
                                                Areas where no use is specified in the Planned land use (PLU), e.g. areas outside the scope of the plan.
                                              
                                                6_OtherUses
                                             

                                                6_6_NotKnownUse
                                              
                                                not known use
                                              
                                                Areas where the land use is unknown.
                                              
                                                6_OtherUses
                                             
 4.3.2.2. 
List of land use categories to be used in INSPIRE Land Use and agreed at a national or local level.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 4.4.  4.4.1. 
The package existing land use contains the following spatial object types:


— Existing Land Use Data Set
— Existing Land Use Object
 4.4.1.1. 
An existing land use data set is a collection of areas for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                Boundary of the geometrical union of all the instances of the spatial object typeExistingLandUseObject.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Human readable name of the data set.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the existing land use data set started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which this existing land use data set no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                member
                                              
                                                Reference to the LandUseObjects which belong to this ExistingLandUseDataSet
                                              
                                                ExistingLandUseObject
                                              
 4.4.1.2. 
An existing land use object describes the land use of an area having a homogeneous combination of land use types.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this object.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hilucsPresence
                                              
                                                Actual presence of a land use category according to HILUCS within the object.
                                              
                                                HILUCSPresence
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hilucsLandUse
                                              
                                                Land use HILUCS classes that are present in this existing land use object.
                                              
                                                HILUCSValue
                                              

                                                specificLandUse
                                              
                                                Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.
                                              
                                                LandUseClassificationValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificPresence
                                              
                                                Actual presence of a land use category within the object.
                                              
                                                SpecificPresence
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                observationDate
                                              
                                                The observation date associated to a description.
                                              
                                                Date
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                dataSet
                                              
                                                Existing land use data set to which this land use object belongs.
                                              
                                                ExistingLandUseDataSet
                                              
 4.5.  4.5.1. 
The package gridded land use contains the spatial object type Existing Land Use Grid.
 4.5.1.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Human readable name of the data set.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                Contains the extent of the data set.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                First date at which this grid is a valid representation of reality.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the grid is no longer a valid representation of reality.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The rangeSet values shall be of type CategoryOrNilReason.

Range is based on either HILUCS or on a specific land use classification system defined by the data provider.
 4.6.  4.6.1. 
The package sampled land use contains the following spatial object types:


— Existing Land Use Sample
— Sampled Existing Land Use Data Set
 4.6.1.1. 
Description of the existing land use that is present at the specific location.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                location
                                              
                                                Location where the land use sample is taken.
                                              
                                                GM_Point
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hilucsLandUse
                                              
                                                Land use HILUCS classes that are present in this existing land use sample.
                                              
                                                HILUCSValue
                                              

                                                hilucsPresence
                                              
                                                Actual presence of a land use category according to HILUCS within the object.
                                              
                                                HILUCSPresence
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificLandUse
                                              
                                                Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.
                                              
                                                LandUseClassificationValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                observationDate
                                              
                                                The observation date associated to a description.
                                              
                                                Date
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificPresence
                                              
                                                Actual presence of a land use category within the object.
                                              
                                                SpecificPresence
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                dataset
                                              
                                                Data set to which this sample belongs.
                                              
                                                SampledExistingLandUseDataSet
                                              
 4.6.1.2. 
A sampled existing land use data set is a collection of locations for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                The convex hull of all the instances of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                name
                                              
                                                Human readable name of the data set.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                First date at which this data set is valid in reality.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the data set no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                member
                                              
                                                Reference to the members of the sampled existing land use data set.
                                              
                                                ExistingLandUseSample
                                              
 4.7.  4.7.1. 
The package planned land use contains the following spatial object types:


— Official Documentation
— Spatial Plan
— Supplementary Regulation
— Zoning Element
 4.7.1.1. 
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. The textual regulation will be part of the data set (and can be put in the regulationText attribute) or 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.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                legislationCitation
                                              
                                                Reference to the document that contains the text of the regulation.
                                              
                                                LegislationCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                regulationText
                                              
                                                Text of the regulation.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                planDocument
                                              
                                                Citation of scanned plans and structural drawings, which may be geo-referenced or not.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

At least one of the attributes legislationCitation, regulationText or planDocument shall be populated with a non-void value.
 4.7.1.2. 
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....



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                extent
                                              
                                                Geometrical union of all the instances of the spatial object typesZoningElement 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).
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                officialTitle
                                              
                                                Official title of the spatial plan.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                levelOfSpatialPlan
                                              
                                                Level of the administrative units covered by the plan.
                                              
                                                LevelOfSpatialPlanValue
                                              

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                First date at which this spatial plan is valid in reality.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the spatial plan no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                alternativeTitle
                                              
                                                Alternative (unofficial) title of the spatial plan.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                planTypeName
                                              
                                                Name of the type of plan ....
                                              
                                                PlanTypeNameValue
                                              

                                                processStepGeneral
                                              
                                                General indication of the step of the planning process that the plan is undergoing.
                                              
                                                ProcessStepGeneralValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                backgroundMap
                                              
                                                Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing this plan.
                                              
                                                BackgroundMapValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                ordinance
                                              
                                                Reference to relevant administrative ordinance.
                                              
                                                OrdinanceValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                officialDocument
                                              
                                                Link to the official documents that relate to the spatial plan.
                                              
                                                OfficialDocumentation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                member
                                              
                                                Reference to the ZoningElements which belong to this SpatialPlan
                                              
                                                ZoningElement
                                              

                                                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.
                                              
                                                SupplementaryRegulation
                                              
 4.7.1.3. 
A spatial object (point, line or polygon) of a spatial plan that provides supplementary information and/or limitation on the use of land/water, necessary for spatial planning reasons or to formalise external rules defined in legal text.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometry of the piece of land on which the supplementary regulation applies.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                First date at which this version of this supplementary regulation is valid in reality.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The date from which the supplementary regulation is no longer valid.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                regulationNature
                                              
                                                Legal nature of the land use regulation.
                                              
                                                RegulationNatureValue
                                              

                                                specificSupplementaryRegulation
                                              
                                                Reference to a category of supplementary regulation provided in a specific nomenclature of supplementary regulations provided by the data provider.
                                              
                                                SpecificSupplementaryRegulationValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                supplementaryRegulation
                                              
                                                Code of the supplementary regulation from the hierarchical supplementary regulation code list agreed at the European level.
                                              
                                                SupplementaryRegulationValue
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                processStepGeneral
                                              
                                                General indication of the step of the planning process that the supplementary regulation is undergoing.
                                              
                                                ProcessStepGeneralValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                backgroundMap
                                              
                                                Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing the supplementary regulation.
                                              
                                                BackgroundMapValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dimensioningIndication
                                              
                                                Specifications about the dimensioning that are added to the dimensioning of the zoning elements that overlap the geometry of the supplementary regulation.
                                              
                                                DimensioningIndicationValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                inheritedFromOtherPlans
                                              
                                                Indication whether the supplementary regulation is inherited from another spatial plan.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificRegulationNature
                                              
                                                Legal nature of the land use regulation from a national perspective.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Official name of the supplementary regulation
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                officialDocument
                                              
                                                Link to the textual regulations that correspond to this supplementary regulation.
                                              
                                                OfficialDocumentation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                plan
                                              
                                                Link to the plan this supplementary regulation is part of.
                                              
                                                SpatialPlan
                                              
 4.7.1.4. 
A spatial object which is homogeneous regarding the permitted uses of land based on zoning which separate one set of land uses from another.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometry of this zoning element.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The date when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hilucsLandUse
                                              
                                                Land use class that is dominant in this land use object.
                                              
                                                HILUCSValue
                                              

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                hilucsPresence
                                              
                                                Actual presence of a land use category within the object.
                                              
                                                HILUCSPresence
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificLandUse
                                              
                                                Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.
                                              
                                                LandUseClassificationValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificPresence
                                              
                                                Actual presence of a land use category within the object.
                                              
                                                SpecificPresence
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                regulationNature
                                              
                                                Legal nature of the land use indication.
                                              
                                                RegulationNatureValue
                                              

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                processStepGeneral
                                              
                                                General indication of the step of the planning process that the zoning element is undergoing.
                                              
                                                ProcessStepGeneralValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                backgroundMap
                                              
                                                Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing this zoning element.
                                              
                                                BackgroundMapValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dimensioningIndication
                                              
                                                Specifications about the dimensioning of the urban developments.
                                              
                                                DimensioningIndicationValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                plan
                                              
                                                SpatialPlan which this ZoningElement belongs to.
                                              
                                                SpatialPlan
                                              

                                                officialDocument
                                              
                                                Textual Regulation that is part of this zoning element.
                                              
                                                OfficialDocumentation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.7.2.  4.7.2.1. 
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.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                backgroundMapDate
                                              
                                                Date of the background map used.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              

                                                backgroundMapReference
                                              
                                                Reference to the background map that has been used.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              

                                                backgroudMapURI
                                              
                                                URI referring to service that provides background map.
                                              
                                                URI
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 4.7.2.2. 
Dimensioning indication whose value is of type CharacterString.

This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                Value of the dimension indications.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 4.7.2.3. 
Dimensioning indication whose value is of type integer.

This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                Value of the dimension indications.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
 4.7.2.4. 
Dimensioning indication whose value is a measure.

This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                Value of the dimension indications.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
 4.7.2.5. 
Dimensioning indication whose value is a floating point number.

This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                value
                                              
                                                Value of the dimension indications.
                                              
                                                Real
                                              
 4.7.2.6. 
Specifications about the dimensioning of the urban developments.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                indicationReference
                                              
                                                Description of the dimension indication.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 4.7.2.7. 
Reference to administrative ordinance. Ordinance is a regulation/rule that is adopted by an authority that is legally mandated to take such ordinance.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                ordinanceDate
                                              
                                                Date of the relevant administrative ordinance.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              

                                                ordinanceReference
                                              
                                                Reference to relevant administrative ordinance.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 4.7.3.  4.7.3.1. 
Territorial hierarchy of plan.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                infraLocal
                                              
                                                infra-local
                                              
                                                A plan that covers only part of a municipality.
                                             

                                                local
                                              
                                                local
                                              
                                                Plan at municipal level, corresponding to the   ward concerned  equivalent to LAU2 as laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
                                                
                                                .
                                             

                                                supraLocal
                                              
                                                supra-local
                                              
                                                A plan that overlaps several municipalities (entirely or partially).
                                             

                                                infraRegional
                                              
                                                infra-regional
                                              
                                                A plan that overlaps several infra-administrative units in one administrative region.
                                             

                                                regional
                                              
                                                regional
                                              
                                                Plan at regional level ( for the area described in the column for “NUTS2” in the table for the United Kingdom within Annex I of  Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003).
                                             

                                                supraRegional
                                              
                                                supra-regional
                                              
                                                A plan that overlaps several administrative regions.
                                             

                                                national
                                              
                                                national
                                              
                                                Plan at   national  level.
                                             

                                                other
                                              
                                                other
                                              
                                                Other level of spatial plan.
                                             

 4.7.3.2. 
General indication of the step in the planning process that the plan is undergoing.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                adoption
                                              
                                                in the process of adoption
                                              
                                                Plan in the process of being legally adopted.
                                             

                                                elaboration
                                              
                                                under elaboration
                                              
                                                Plan under elaboration.
                                             

                                                legalForce
                                              
                                                legally binding or active
                                              
                                                Plan already adopted and being legally binding or active.
                                             

                                                obsolete
                                              
                                                obsolete
                                              
                                                Plan having been substituted by another plan, or not being any longer in force.
                                             
 4.7.3.3. 
Legal nature of the land use indication.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                bindingForDevelopers
                                              
                                                binding for developers
                                              
                                                The land use indication is binding only for the entity in charge of developing an area.
                                             

                                                bindingOnlyForAuthorities
                                              
                                                binding only for authorities
                                              
                                                The land use indication is binding only for certain authorities.
                                             

                                                generallyBinding
                                              
                                                generally binding
                                              
                                                The land use indication is binding for everybody.
                                             

                                                nonBinding
                                              
                                                not binding
                                              
                                                The land use indication is not binding.
                                             

                                                definedInLegislation
                                              
                                                defined in legislation
                                              
                                                The land use indication is defined by the legislation.
                                             
 4.7.3.4. 
... The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 4.7.3.5. 
Category of supplementary regulation provided in a specific nomenclature of supplementary regulations provided by the data provider.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 4.7.3.6. 
Types of conditions and constraints in spatial plans.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Use.
 4.8.  (1) Any Land Use data sets shall assign to each polygon, pixel or location a land use type from the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System (HILUCS) at the most appropriate and detailed level of the hierarchy.
 (2) The spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange must only be of subtypes of GridCoverage.
 (3) Where a zone has been established to regulate planned land use and defined within a legally binding spatial plan, it falls within the scope of the Land Use theme and shall be encoded as a SupplementaryRegulation. However, if the zone has been established by legislative requirement but not defined within a legally binding spatial plan, then it shall be encoded as a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone.
 (4) Based on the INSPIRE horizontal coordinate reference system, each appropriate authority shall define a projection or a set of projections suitable for working with the underlying cadastral parcels on national territory and cross-border areas where applicable for a SpatialPlan. A projection is suitable if it offers few linear alterations (ideally less than 50 cm per 500 m) and so enables users to measure distances and surfaces in meaningful way. This projection or set of projections has to be defined in agreement with neighbouring countries. This projection or set of projections must be well documented to allow the conversion from and to the common Coordinate Reference System. The documentation shall be provided according to ISO 19111, which states how a projected coordinate reference system must be described.
 (5) The use of the common metadata element ‘Spatial Resolution’ (according to Section 6.2 of part B of Annex 4 to Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008) shall be restricted to providing a resolution distance.
 (6) 

((a)) One of the following language-neutral keywords to describe the type of land use data set: ExistingLandUse, SampledExistingLandUse, GriddedExistingLandUse, PlannedLandUse.
((b)) If the data set contains SpatialPlan objects, one keyword describing the level of the administrative units covered by the plan, as defined in the LevelOfSpatialPlan code list.
 4.9. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          LU.ExistingLandUse
                                        
                                          Existing Land Use objects according to the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System at the most appropriate level
                                        
                                          ExistingLandUseObject
                                       

                                          LU.SpatialPlan
                                        
                                          Extent of a spatial plan
                                        
                                          SpatialPlan
                                       

                                          LU.ZoningElement
                                        
                                          Spatial planning Zoning objects according to the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System at the most appropriate level
                                        
                                          ZoningElement
                                       

                                          LU.SupplementaryRegulation
                                        
                                          Regulations that supplement the zoning and that affect the use of land
                                        
                                          SupplementaryRegulation
                                       

5.  5.1. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety:


— Health Statistical Data
— Biomarker
— Disease
— General Health Statistic
— Health Services Statistic
— Environmental Health Determinant Measure
— Environmental Health Determinant Statistical Data
 5.1.1. 
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.

This type is abstract.



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             aggregationUnit
                                           
                                             Statistical unit to which health statistical data refers.
                                           
                                             StatisticalUnit
                                           
 5.1.2. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             BiomarkerType
                                           

                                             biomarkerStatisticalParameter
                                           
                                             The statistical summary of a human biomonitoring study, representing the most important statistical features of a biomarker measured in that particular study.
                                           
                                             BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType
                                           

                                             referencePeriod
                                           
                                             The time period to which data is referred to.
                                           
                                             ReferencePeriodType
                                           

                                             ageRange
                                           
                                             Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.
                                           
                                             AgeRangeType
                                           

                                             gender
                                           
                                             Gender of the population considered.
                                           
                                             GenderValue
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             refersTo
                                           
                                             biomarker data described by metadata
                                           
                                             BiomarkerThematicMetadata
                                           
 5.1.3. 
Statistical information related to pathologies linked directly or indirectly to the quality of environment.

This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             ageRange
                                           
                                             Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.
                                           
                                             AgeRangeType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             diseaseMeasure
                                           
                                             Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.
                                           
                                             DiseaseMeasure
                                           

                                             gender
                                           
                                             Gender of the population considered.
                                           
                                             GenderValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             referencePeriod
                                           
                                             The time period to which data is referred to.
                                           
                                             ReferencePeriodType
                                           

                                             pathology
                                           
                                             Pathology type.
                                           
                                             ICDValue
                                           

                                             COD
                                           
                                             Data on causes of death (COD) that provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.
                                           
                                             CODValue
                                           

The COD attribute shall be provided only if the diseaseMeasureType attribute of diseaseMeasure takes a value that represents mortality.

At least one of pathology and COD attributes must not be empty.
 5.1.4. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             ageRange
                                           
                                             Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.
                                           
                                             AgeRangeType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             gender
                                           
                                             Gender of the population considered.
                                           
                                             GenderValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             generalHealthName
                                           
                                             Health status indicator.
                                           
                                             GeneralHealthTypeValue
                                           

                                             generalHealthValue
                                           
                                             A numerical expression of a health index/indicator.
                                           
                                             Real
                                           

                                             referencePeriod
                                           
                                             The time period to which data is referred to.
                                           
                                             ReferencePeriodType
                                           
 5.1.5. 
Health Care/Services statistical data on NUTS 1 and 2 level and municipality , where “ NUTS 1 ” and “NUTS 2” mean the regions or areas of the United Kingdom within the columns headed “NUTS 1” and “NUTS 2” in the table for the United Kingdom in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 1059/2003.

This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             healthServiceType
                                           
                                             Type of health services.
                                           
                                             HealthServicesTypeValue
                                           

                                             healthServiceValue
                                           
                                             Number of the type considered.
                                           
                                             Real
                                           

                                             referencePeriod
                                           
                                             The time period to which data is referred to.
                                           
                                             ReferencePeriodType
                                           
 5.1.6. 
A raw measurement performed at some place that is of interest for human health determinant analysis.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             location
                                           
                                             The location of the measurement.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             type
                                           
                                             The type of environmental health determinant.
                                           
                                             EnvHealthDeterminantTypeValue
                                           

                                             measureTime
                                           
                                             The time period when the measure has been performed.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validFrom
                                           
                                             The time when the information will start being used.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validTo
                                           
                                             The time when the information will stop being used.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 5.1.7. 
A statistical data of interest for human health determinant analysis, resulting from the aggregation of raw measurements located within a statistical unit.

This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             statisticalMethod
                                           
                                             The type of statistical method used to aggregate the raw measurement data on the statistical unit.
                                           
                                             StatisticalAggregationMethodValue
                                           

                                             type
                                           
                                             The type of environmental health determinant.
                                           
                                             EnvHealthDeterminantTypeValue
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             measure
                                           
                                             The measures
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           
 5.2.  5.2.1. 
Persons’ age can be expressed in various ways (for instance, years for adults, months or weeks for infants).

This type is a union type.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             month
                                           
                                             Time period.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           

                                             week
                                           
                                             Time period.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           

                                             year
                                           
                                             Time period.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           
 5.2.2. 
Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             startAge
                                           
                                             Beginning of age interval.
                                           
                                             Age
                                           

                                             range
                                           
                                             Duration of age interval.
                                           
                                             Age
                                           
 5.2.3. 
A set of statistical features of a biomarker measured for one specific biomarker.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometric Mean
                                           
                                             The geometric mean.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             CI95ofGM
                                           
                                             95 % confidence interval of the geometric mean.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             P50
                                           
                                             The 50th Percentile, or median value. Value below which 50 percent of the observations may be found.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             P90
                                           
                                             The 90th percentile. The value below which 90 percent of the observations may be found.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             P95
                                           
                                             The 95th percentile. The value below which 95 percent of the observations may be found.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             CI95ofP95
                                           
                                             95 % confidence interval of the 95th percentile.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             maximum
                                           
                                             The highest biomarker value determined in an individual participant in the biomonitoring survey.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             pinLOD
                                           
                                             Proportion of individuals with undetectable levels of tested parameter (below limit of detection).
                                           
                                             Real
                                           

                                             LOQ
                                           
                                             Limit of quantification.
                                           
                                             Real
                                           

                                             numberOfParticipants
                                           
                                             The number of participants that have provided samples that have contributed to the calculation of the biomarker statistical parameter.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           
 5.2.4. 
Thematic Metadata describing the purpose of the study,the target population and the characteristic of the studied areas.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             studyType
                                           
                                             The aim of the study (hypothesis driven, general population survey, opportunistic) when these choices are predefined.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             areaType
                                           
                                             The characteristics of the sampling area (urban, rural, semi-urban) when these choices are predefined in a human biomonitoring study.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             mean Age
                                           
                                             The mean age of the specific sub population.
                                           
                                             Age
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             describedBy
                                           
                                             Metadata that are linked to biomarker data
                                           
                                             Biomarker
                                           
 5.2.5. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             chemical
                                           
                                             Identification of the compound by name or abbreviation, chemical formula, CAS-PubChem or any other number that is quantified by the measurement.
                                           
                                             ChemicalValue
                                           

                                             matrix
                                           
                                             Type of biological material or body compartment that is sampled to determine or quantify a biomarker.
                                           
                                             MatrixValue
                                           
 5.2.6. 
Different ways in which data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             diseaseMeasureType
                                           
                                             Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.
                                           
                                             DiseaseMeasureTypeValue
                                           

                                             value
                                           
                                             Value of the measured disease indicator.
                                           
                                             Real
                                           
 5.2.7. 
The time period to which the data refer.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             startDate
                                           
                                             Start of reference period.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           

                                             endDate
                                           
                                             End of reference period.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
 5.2.8. 
A measure of concentration of a specified component in a specified media.

This type is a sub-type of Measure.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             uom
                                           
                                             The unit of measure.
                                           
                                             UomConcentration
                                           
 5.2.9. 
A unit of measure for concentration of a specified component within a specified media.

This type is a sub-type of UnitOfMeasure.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             component
                                           
                                             The component whose concentration is measured.
                                           
                                             ComponentTypeValue
                                           

                                             media
                                           
                                             The media in which the concentration is measured.
                                           
                                             MediaTypeValue
                                           
 5.2.10. 
A measure of noise intensity.

This type is a sub-type of Measure.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             uom
                                           
                                             A unit of measure for noise intensity.
                                           
                                             UomNoise
                                           
 5.2.11. 
A unit of measure for noise intensity.

This type is a sub-type of UnitOfMeasure.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             source
                                           
                                             The noise source type.
                                           
                                             NoiseSourceTypeValue
                                           
 5.3.  5.3.1. 
Data on causes of death (COD) provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the European Shortlist for Causes of Death published by Eurostat.
 5.3.2. 
Name of the chemical substance.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.3. 
Particular component type (chemical substance, biological species, etc) whose concentration in an environmental media is measured.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety, in particular for components related to ground water quality, lake water quality, river water quality, ambient air quality and bathing water quality.
 5.3.4. 
Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.5. 
Type of environmental health determinant.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.6. 
Type of health status indicator.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.7. 
Type of health care indicator.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.8. 
Disease as defined in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the 10th Revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, published by the World Health Organization.
 5.3.9. 
Type of human tissue or compartment for biomarker measurement.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.10. 
The media in which the concentration of a health component is measured.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.11. 
The noise source type values.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.3.12. 
The types of statistical methods used to aggregate raw measurement data on the statistical unit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
 5.4.  (1) Statistical information on the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety must refer to spatial objects as defined in the spatial data theme Statistical Units.
 (2) Where possible, the ICDValue code list shall be used to identify the disease name.
 (3) Raw measurement data shall be based on ISO/TS 19103:2005.
 (4) Health determinant statistical data shall be modelled as health statistical data characterized by a measurement value based on ISO/TS 19103:2005 and a statistical aggregation method.
 (5) Health determinant coverages shall be represented using the spatial object types defined in Section 6 of Annex I. For continuous coverages, a subtype of the CoverageByDomainAndRange class shall be used whose domain is restricted to measurement values based on ISO/TS 19103:2005.
 5.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          HH.HealthStatisticalData
                                        
                                          Health statistical data
                                        
                                          StatisticalUnit
                                       

                                          HH.HealthDeterminantMeasure
                                        
                                          Health determinant measure
                                        
                                          EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure
                                       

6.  6.1. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Utility and Governmental Services are structured in the following packages:


— Common Utility Network Elements
— Electricity Network
— Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network
— Sewer Network
— Thermal Network
— Water Network
— Environmental Management Facilities
— Administrative And Social Governmental Services
 6.2.  6.2.1. 
The package Common Utility Network Elements contains the following spatial object types:


— Utility Network
— Utility Network Element
— Utility Link Set
— Utility Node
— Utility Node Container
— Appurtenance
— Cabinet
— Cable
— Duct
— Manhole
— Pipe
— Pole
— Tower
 6.2.1.1. 
Collection of network elements that belong to a single type of utility network.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                utilityNetworkType
                                              
                                                The type of utility network or the utility network theme.
                                              
                                                UtilityNetworkTypeValue
                                              

                                                authorityRole
                                              
                                                Parties authorized to manage a utility network, such as maintainers, operators or owners.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              

                                                utilityFacilityReference
                                              
                                                Reference to a facility activity complex that is linked to this utility network.
                                              
                                                ActivityComplex
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                disclaimer
                                              
                                                Legal text describing confidentiality clauses applying to the utility network information.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                networks
                                              
                                                A single sub-network that can be considered as part of a higher-order utility network.
                                              
                                                UtilityNetwork
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

All utility networks shall have an external object identifier.
 6.2.1.2. 
Abstract base type representing a utility network element in a utility network. Every element in a utility network provides some function that is of interest in the utility network.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                currentStatus
                                              
                                                The status of a utility object with regards to its completion and use.
                                              
                                                ConditionOfFacilityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validFrom
                                              
                                                The time when the utility network element started to exist in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTo
                                              
                                                The time from which the utility network element no longer exists in the real world.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                verticalPosition
                                              
                                                Vertical position of the utility object relative to ground.
                                              
                                                VerticalPositionValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                utilityFacilityReference
                                              
                                                Reference to an activity complex that is linked (related) to this utility network element.
                                              
                                                ActivityComplex
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                governmentalServiceReference
                                              
                                                Reference to a governmental service object that is linked (related) to this utility network element.
                                              
                                                GovernmentalService
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.2.1.3. 
A collection of link sequences and or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a utility network.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSet.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                utilityDeliveryType
                                              
                                                Utility delivery network e.g. transport, distribution, collection.
                                              
                                                UtilityDeliveryTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                warningType
                                              
                                                Overground visible warning mechanism used to indicate an underground utility network element.
                                              
                                                WarningTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

A utility link set must be composed of links and or link sequences that all belong to the same network.

All utility link sets shall have an external object identifier.
 6.2.1.4. 
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a utility network between two points in the network.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of Link.
 6.2.1.5. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSequence.
 6.2.1.6. 
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of Node.

This type is abstract.

All utility nodes have an external object identifier.
 6.2.1.7. 
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity, and also may contain other spatial objects (not necessarily belonging to the same utility network).

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Location of the utility node container.
                                              
                                                GM_Point
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                nodes
                                              
                                                Contained utility nodes.
                                              
                                                UtilityNode
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.2.1.8. 
An appurtenance is a node object that is described by its type (via the attribute appurtenanceType).

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNode.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                appurtenanceType
                                              
                                                Type of appurtenance according to the INSPIRE appurtenance type classification.
                                              
                                                AppurtenanceTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                specificAppurtenanceType
                                              
                                                Type of appurtenance according to a domain-specific classification.
                                              
                                                SpecificAppurtenanceTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.2.1.9. 
Simple cabinet object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.
 6.2.1.10. 
A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity or data from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.

This type is abstract.
 6.2.1.11. 
A utility link or link sequence used to protect and guide cable and pipes via an encasing construction.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                ductWidth
                                              
                                                The width of the duct.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                cables
                                              
                                                A duct may contain one or more cables.
                                              
                                                Cable
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                ducts
                                              
                                                A single duct or set of ducts that constitute the inner-duct.
                                              
                                                Duct
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                pipes
                                              
                                                The set of pipes that constitute the duct bank.
                                              
                                                Pipe
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The multiplicity of the utilityDeliveryType attribute shall be 0.
 6.2.1.12. 
Simple container object which may contain either single or multiple utility networks objects.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.
 6.2.1.13. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                pipeDiameter
                                              
                                                Pipe outer diameter.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                pressure
                                              
                                                The maximum allowable operating pressure at which a product is conveyed through a pipe.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                cable
                                              
                                                Cable contained by the pipe.
                                              
                                                Cable
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                pipe
                                              
                                                Pipe contained by the pipe.
                                              
                                                Pipe
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.2.1.14. 
Simple pole (mast) object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                poleHeight
                                              
                                                The height of the pole.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.2.1.15. 
Simple tower object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                towerHeight
                                              
                                                The height of the tower.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.2.2.  6.2.2.1. 
Classification of appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:


— Electricity Appurtenance Type (ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of electricity appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.3.2.1.
— Oil, Gas and Chemicals Appurtenance Type (OilGasChemicalsAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of oil, gas and chemicals appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.4.2.1.
— Sewer Appurtenance Type (SewerAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of sewer appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.5.2.1.
— Thermal Appurtenance Type (ThermalAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of thermal appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.6.2.1.
— Water Appurtenance Type (WaterAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of water appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.7.2.1.
 6.2.2.2. 
Domain-specific classification of appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 6.2.2.3. 
Classification of utility delivery types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                collection
                                              
                                                collection
                                              
                                                Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via collection (e.g. for sewer utility networks, collecting sewer water from customers)
                                             

                                                distribution
                                              
                                                distribution
                                              
                                                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
                                             

                                                private
                                              
                                                private
                                              
                                                Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a small private network (e.g. owned by a private company)
                                             

                                                transport
                                              
                                                transport
                                              
                                                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)
                                             
 6.2.2.4. 
Classification of utility network types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                electricity
                                              
                                                electricity
                                              
                                                Electricity networks.
                                             

                                                oilGasChemical
                                              
                                                oil, gas or chemical
                                              
                                                Oil, gas or chemical networks.
                                             

                                                sewer
                                              
                                                sewer
                                              
                                                Sewer networks.
                                             

                                                water
                                              
                                                water
                                              
                                                Water networks.
                                             

                                                thermal
                                              
                                                thermal
                                              
                                                Thermal networks.
                                             

                                                telecommunications
                                              
                                                telecommunications
                                              
                                                Telecommunications networks.
                                             
 6.2.2.5. 
Classification of warning types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                net
                                              
                                                net
                                              
                                                Warning net for protection of cables and pipes.
                                             

                                                tape
                                              
                                                tape
                                              
                                                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).
                                             

                                                concretePaving
                                              
                                                concrete paving
                                              
                                                A set or paving of pavers or tiles in concrete material covering cables or pipes.
                                             
 6.3.  6.3.1. 
The package Electricity Network contains the spatial object type Electricity Cable.
 6.3.1.1. 
A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of Cable.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                operatingVoltage
                                              
                                                The utilization or operating voltage by the equipment using the electricity.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                nominalVoltage
                                              
                                                The nominal system voltage at the point of supply.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.3.2.  6.3.2.1. 
Classification of electricity appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                electricityNode
                                              
                                                electricity network node
                                              
                                                Node in an electricity network.
                                             

                                                capacitorControl
                                              
                                                capacitor control
                                              
                                                Capacitor control.
                                             

                                                connectionBox
                                              
                                                connection box
                                              
                                                Connection box.
                                             

                                                correctingEquipment
                                              
                                                correcting equipment
                                              
                                                Power factor correcting equipment.
                                             

                                                deliveryPoint
                                              
                                                delivery point
                                              
                                                Delivery point.
                                             

                                                dynamicProtectiveDevice
                                              
                                                dynamic protective device
                                              
                                                Dynamic protective device.
                                             

                                                fuse
                                              
                                                fuse
                                              
                                                Fuse.
                                             

                                                generator
                                              
                                                generator
                                              
                                                Generator.
                                             

                                                loadTapChanger
                                              
                                                load tap changer
                                              
                                                Load tap changer.
                                             

                                                mainStation
                                              
                                                main station
                                              
                                                Main station.
                                             

                                                netStation
                                              
                                                net station
                                              
                                                Net station.
                                             

                                                networkProtector
                                              
                                                network protector
                                              
                                                Network protector.
                                             

                                                openPoint
                                              
                                                open point
                                              
                                                Open point.
                                             

                                                primaryMeter
                                              
                                                primary meter
                                              
                                                Primary meter.
                                             

                                                recloserElectronicControl
                                              
                                                recloser electronic control
                                              
                                                Recloser electronic control.
                                             

                                                recloserHydraulicControl
                                              
                                                recloser hydraulic control
                                              
                                                Recloser hydraulic control.
                                             

                                                regulatorControl
                                              
                                                regulator control
                                              
                                                Regulator control.
                                             

                                                relayControl
                                              
                                                relay control
                                              
                                                Relay control.
                                             

                                                sectionalizerElectronicControl
                                              
                                                sectionalizer electronic control
                                              
                                                Sectionalizer electronic control.
                                             

                                                sectionalizerHydraulicControl
                                              
                                                sectionalizer hydraulic control
                                              
                                                Sectionalizer hydraulic control.
                                             

                                                streetLight
                                              
                                                street light
                                              
                                                Street light.
                                             

                                                subStation
                                              
                                                sub station
                                              
                                                Sub station.
                                             

                                                switch
                                              
                                                switch
                                              
                                                Switch.
                                             

                                                transformer
                                              
                                                transformer
                                              
                                                Transformer.
                                             

                                                voltageRegulator
                                              
                                                voltage regulator
                                              
                                                Voltage regulator.
                                             

                                                detectionEquipment
                                              
                                                detection equipment
                                              
                                                Detection Equipment
                                             

                                                monitoringAndControlEquipment
                                              
                                                monitoring and control equipment
                                              
                                                Monitoring And Control Equipment
                                             
 6.4.  6.4.1. 
The package Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network contains the spatial object type Oil, Gas and Chemicals Pipe.
 6.4.1.1. 
A pipe used to convey oil, gas or chemicals from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of Pipe.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                oilGasChemicalsProductType
                                              
                                                The type of oil, gas or chemicals product that is conveyed through the oil, gas, chemicals pipe.
                                              
                                                OilGasChemicalsProductTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.4.2.  6.4.2.1. 
Classification of oil, gas, chemicals appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                pump
                                              
                                                Pump
                                              
                                                Pump
                                             

                                                gasStation
                                              
                                                Gas station
                                              
                                                Gas station
                                             

                                                oilGasChemicalsNode
                                              
                                                oil, gas and chemicals network node
                                              
                                                Node in an oil, gas and chemicals network
                                             

                                                compression
                                              
                                                Compression
                                              
                                                Compression
                                             

                                                terminal
                                              
                                                Terminal
                                              
                                                Terminal
                                             

                                                deliveryPoint
                                              
                                                Delivery point
                                              
                                                Delivery point
                                             

                                                frontier
                                              
                                                Frontier
                                              
                                                Frontier
                                             

                                                productionRegion
                                              
                                                Production region
                                              
                                                Production Region
                                             

                                                plant
                                              
                                                Plant
                                              
                                                Plant
                                             

                                                pumpingStation
                                              
                                                Pumping station
                                              
                                                Pumping Station
                                             

                                                storage
                                              
                                                Storage
                                              
                                                Storage
                                             

                                                marker
                                              
                                                Marker
                                              
                                                Marker
                                             
 6.4.2.2. 
Classification of oil, gas and chemicals products.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Utilities and Governmental Services.
 6.5.  6.5.1. 
The package Sewer Network contains the spatial object type Sewer Pipe.
 6.5.1.1. 
A sewer pipe used to convey wastewater (sewer) from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of Pipe.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                sewerWaterType
                                              
                                                Type of sewer water.
                                              
                                                SewerWaterTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.5.2.  6.5.2.1. 
Classification of sewer appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                anode
                                              
                                                anode
                                              
                                                Anode.
                                             

                                                barrel
                                              
                                                barrel
                                              
                                                Barrel.
                                             

                                                barScreen
                                              
                                                bar screen
                                              
                                                Bar screen.
                                             

                                                catchBasin
                                              
                                                catch basin
                                              
                                                Catch basin.
                                             

                                                cleanOut
                                              
                                                clean out
                                              
                                                Clean out.
                                             

                                                dischargeStructure
                                              
                                                discharge structure
                                              
                                                Discharge structure.
                                             

                                                meter
                                              
                                                meter
                                              
                                                Meter.
                                             

                                                pump
                                              
                                                pump
                                              
                                                Pump.
                                             

                                                regulator
                                              
                                                regulator
                                              
                                                Regulator.
                                             

                                                scadaSensor
                                              
                                                scada sensor
                                              
                                                SCADA sensor.
                                             

                                                thrustProtection
                                              
                                                thrust protection
                                              
                                                Thrust protection.
                                             

                                                tideGate
                                              
                                                tide gate
                                              
                                                Tide gate.
                                             

                                                sewerNode
                                              
                                                sewer network node
                                              
                                                Node in a sewer network.
                                             

                                                connection
                                              
                                                connection
                                              
                                                Connection.
                                             

                                                specificStructure
                                              
                                                specific structure
                                              
                                                Specific structure.
                                             

                                                mechanicAndElectromechanicEquipment
                                              
                                                mechanic and electromechanic equipment
                                              
                                                Mechanic and electromechanic equipment.
                                             

                                                rainwaterCollector
                                              
                                                rainwater collector
                                              
                                                Rainwater collector.
                                             

                                                watertankOrChamber
                                              
                                                watertank or chamber
                                              
                                                Watertank or chamber.
                                             
 6.5.2.2. 
Classification of sewer water types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                combined
                                              
                                                combined
                                              
                                                Combined sewer water.
                                             

                                                reclaimed
                                              
                                                reclaimed
                                              
                                                Reclaimed sewer water.
                                             

                                                sanitary
                                              
                                                sanitary
                                              
                                                Sanitary sewer water.
                                             

                                                storm
                                              
                                                storm
                                              
                                                Storm sewer water.
                                             
 6.6.  6.6.1. 
The package Thermal Network contains the spatial object typeThermal Pipe.
 6.6.1.1. 
A pipe used to disseminate heating or cooling from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of Pipe.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                thermalProductType
                                              
                                                The type of thermal product that is conveyed through the thermal pipe.
                                              
                                                ThermalProductTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.6.2.  6.6.2.1. 
Classification of thermal appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Utilities and Governmental Services.
 6.6.2.2. 
Classification of thermal products.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Utilities and Governmental Services.
 6.7.  6.7.1. 
The package Water Network contains the spatial object type Water Pipe.
 6.7.1.1. 
A water pipe used to convey water from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of Pipe.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                waterType
                                              
                                                Type of water.
                                              
                                                WaterTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.7.2.  6.7.2.1. 
Classification of water appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                waterNode
                                              
                                                water network node
                                              
                                                Node in a water network.
                                             

                                                anode
                                              
                                                anode
                                              
                                                Anode.
                                             

                                                clearWell
                                              
                                                clear well
                                              
                                                Clear well.
                                             

                                                controlValve
                                              
                                                control valve
                                              
                                                Control valve.
                                             

                                                fitting
                                              
                                                fitting
                                              
                                                Fitting.
                                             

                                                hydrant
                                              
                                                hydrant
                                              
                                                Hydrant.
                                             

                                                junction
                                              
                                                junction
                                              
                                                Junction.
                                             

                                                lateralPoint
                                              
                                                lateral point
                                              
                                                Lateral point.
                                             

                                                meter
                                              
                                                meter
                                              
                                                Meter.
                                             

                                                pump
                                              
                                                pump
                                              
                                                Pump.
                                             

                                                pumpStation
                                              
                                                pump station
                                              
                                                Pump station.
                                             

                                                samplingStation
                                              
                                                sampling station
                                              
                                                Sampling station.
                                             

                                                scadaSensor
                                              
                                                scada sensor
                                              
                                                SCADA sensor.
                                             

                                                storageBasin
                                              
                                                storage basin
                                              
                                                Storage basin.
                                             

                                                storageFacility
                                              
                                                storage facility
                                              
                                                Enclosed storage facility.
                                             

                                                surgeReliefTank
                                              
                                                surge relief tank
                                              
                                                Surge relief tank.
                                             

                                                systemValve
                                              
                                                system valve
                                              
                                                System valve.
                                             

                                                thrustProtection
                                              
                                                thrust protection
                                              
                                                Thrust protection.
                                             

                                                treatmentPlant
                                              
                                                treatment plant
                                              
                                                Treatment plant.
                                             

                                                well
                                              
                                                well
                                              
                                                Production well.
                                             

                                                pressureRelieveValve
                                              
                                                pressure relieve valve
                                              
                                                Pressure relieve valve.
                                             

                                                airRelieveValve
                                              
                                                air relieve valve
                                              
                                                Air relieve valve.
                                             

                                                checkValve
                                              
                                                check valve
                                              
                                                Check valve.
                                             

                                                waterExhaustPoint
                                              
                                                water exhaust point
                                              
                                                Water exhaust point.
                                             

                                                waterServicePoint
                                              
                                                water service point
                                              
                                                Water service point.
                                             

                                                fountain
                                              
                                                fountain
                                              
                                                Fountain.
                                             

                                                fireHydrant
                                              
                                                fire hydrant
                                              
                                                Fire hydrant.
                                             

                                                pressureController
                                              
                                                pressure controller
                                              
                                                Pressure controller.
                                             

                                                vent
                                              
                                                vent
                                              
                                                Vent.
                                             

                                                recoilCheckValve
                                              
                                                recoil check valve
                                              
                                                Recoil check valve.
                                             

                                                waterDischargePoint
                                              
                                                water discharge point
                                              
                                                Water discharge point.
                                             
 6.7.2.2. 
Classification of water types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                potable
                                              
                                                potable
                                              
                                                Potable water.
                                             

                                                raw
                                              
                                                raw
                                              
                                                Raw water.
                                             

                                                salt
                                              
                                                salt
                                              
                                                Salt water.
                                             

                                                treated
                                              
                                                treated
                                              
                                                Treated water.
                                             
 6.8.  6.8.1. 
The package Environmental Management Facilities contains the spatial object type Environmental Management Facility.
 6.8.1.1. 
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 delimited area of land or water used to serve such functions.

This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                type
                                              
                                                The type of facility, such as installation or site.
                                              
                                                EnvironmentalManagementFacilityTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                serviceHours
                                              
                                                Service hours of the facility.
                                              
                                                PT_FreeText
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                facilityDescription
                                              
                                                Additional information on an Environmental Management Facility, including its address, contact details, related parties and a free text description.
                                              
                                                ActivityComplexDescription
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                physicalCapacity
                                              
                                                A quantification of an actual or potential ability to perform an activity.
                                              
                                                Capacity
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                permission
                                              
                                                Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Environmental Management Facility
                                              
                                                Permission
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                status
                                              
                                                The status of the Environmental Management Facility, such as operational or decommissioned.
                                              
                                                ConditionOfFacilityValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                parentFacility
                                              
                                                A parent facility, i.e., a facility to which this facility belongs.
                                              
                                                EnvironmentalManagementFacility
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 6.8.2.  6.8.2.1. 
Classification of environmental facilities, e.g. as sites and installations.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                site
                                              
                                                Site
                                              
                                                All land at a distinct geographic location under the management control of an organisation covering activities, products and services.
                                             

                                                installation
                                              
                                                Installation
                                              
                                                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.
                                             
 6.9.  6.9.1. 
The package Administrative and Social Governmental Services contains the spatial object type Governmental Service.
 6.9.1.1. 
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 INSPIRE Regulations 2009 or, as the case may be, the INSPIRE (Scotland) Regulations 2009. This scope is mapped to the values of the corresponding code list ServiceTypeValue.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                areaOfResponsibility
                                              
                                                The spatial responsibility of a service instance.
                                              
                                                AreaOfResponsibilityType
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                pointOfContact
                                              
                                                Contains necessary information to get access to a service and/or initial information regarding a service.
                                              
                                                Contact
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                serviceLocation
                                              
                                                Location where the service is offered.
                                              
                                                ServiceLocationType
                                              

                                                serviceType
                                              
                                                Type of an administrative and governmental service.
                                              
                                                ServiceTypeValue
                                              
 6.9.2.  6.9.2.1. 
Set of types for the description of spatial responsibility.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                areaOfResponsibilityByAdministrativeUnit
                                              
                                                Administrative unit describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.
                                              
                                                AdministrativeUnit
                                              

                                                areaOfResponsibilityByNamedPlace
                                              
                                                Geographical object describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.
                                              
                                                NamedPlace
                                              

                                                areaOfResponsibilityByNetwork
                                              
                                                Part of a network describing the geographic extent of the competence of a service.
                                              
                                                NetworkReference
                                              

                                                areaOfResponsibilityByPolygon
                                              
                                                Polygon describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.
                                              
                                                GM_MultiSurface
                                              
 6.9.2.2. 
Set of types of references to locate a service.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                serviceLocationByAddress
                                              
                                                Location of the service by referring to an address.
                                              
                                                Address
                                              

                                                serviceLocationByBuilding
                                              
                                                Location of the service by referring to a building.
                                              
                                                Building
                                              

                                                serviceLocationByActivityComplex
                                              
                                                Location of the service by referring to an activity complex.
                                              
                                                ActivityComplex
                                              

                                                serviceLocationByGeometry
                                              
                                                Location of the service by referring to a geometry.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                serviceLocationByUtilityNode
                                              
                                                Location of the service by referring to a node related to a utility network (water, electricity, etc.), e.g. hydrant or emergency call point.
                                              
                                                UtilityNode
                                              
 6.9.3.  6.9.3.1. 
Code list containing a classification of governmental services.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent Value
                                             

                                                publicAdministrationOffice
                                              
                                                public administration office
                                              
                                                Public administration offices (not further differentiated).
                                              

                                                generalAdministrationOffice
                                              
                                                general administration office
                                              
                                                General administration offices, e.g. town halls.
                                              
                                                publicAdministrationOffice
                                             

                                                specializedAdministrationOffice
                                              
                                                specialized administration office
                                              
                                                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).
                                              
                                                publicAdministrationOffice
                                             

                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                              
                                                public order and safety
                                              
                                                Services concerned with public order and safety.
                                              

                                                administrationForPublicOrderAndSafety
                                              
                                                administration for public order and safety
                                              
                                                Administration offices concerned with public order and safety.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                policeService
                                              
                                                police service
                                              
                                                Services concerned with police affairs.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                fireProtectionService
                                              
                                                fire-protection service
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                fireStation
                                              
                                                fire station
                                              
                                                Services concerned with a station housing fire fighters, their equipment and vehicles.
                                              
                                                fireProtectionService
                                             

                                                siren
                                              
                                                siren
                                              
                                                Stationary device, often electrically operated, for producing a penetrating sound for warning the public.
                                              
                                                fireProtectionService
                                             

                                                hydrant
                                              
                                                hydrant
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                fireProtectionService
                                             

                                                antiFireWaterProvision
                                              
                                                anti-fire water provision
                                              
                                                Location, installation or designated area from where water for fire-fighting is provided.
                                              
                                                fireProtectionService
                                             

                                                fireDetectionAndObservationSite
                                              
                                                fire detection and observation site
                                              
                                                Location, facility, construction or device for the detection and observation of fires.
                                              
                                                fireProtectionService
                                             

                                                rescueService
                                              
                                                rescue service
                                              
                                                Services dedicated to the search-and-rescue of people, animals and goods in emergency situations.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                rescueStation
                                              
                                                rescue station
                                              
                                                Services concerned with the housing of technical staff, equipment and auxiliary elements of land rescue teams.
                                              
                                                rescueService
                                             

                                                rescueHelicopterLandingSite
                                              
                                                Rescue helicopter landing site
                                              
                                                A designated area from which rescue helicopters can take off and land.
                                              
                                                rescueService
                                             

                                                marineRescueStation
                                              
                                                marine rescue station
                                              
                                                Services on the coast providing buildings, mooring areas or piers to host marine rescue teams and their equipment, boats and other marine crafts.
                                              
                                                rescueService
                                             

                                                civilProtectionSite
                                              
                                                civil protection site
                                              
                                                Site offering protection and shelter from disasters and emergency situations to the civilian population.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                emergencyCallPoint
                                              
                                                emergency call point
                                              
                                                Location of telephones in a box or on a post for the use of motorists in the event of an emergency situation.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                standaloneFirstAidEquipment
                                              
                                                standalone First Aid equipment
                                              
                                                First Aid element or set of elements or equipment made available to anyone who may need them, located in highly visible and accessible places.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                defence
                                              
                                                defence
                                              
                                                Services concerned with military defence.
                                              
                                                publicOrderAndSafety
                                             

                                                barrack
                                              
                                                barrack
                                              
                                                Services concerned with the provision of buildings used especially for lodging soldiers in garrison.
                                              
                                                defence
                                             

                                                camp
                                              
                                                camp
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                defence
                                             

                                                environmentalProtection
                                              
                                                environmental protection
                                              
                                                Services concerned with the administration, supervision, inspection, operation or support of activities relating to the protection and conservation of the environment.
                                              

                                                administrationForEnvironmentalProtection
                                              
                                                administration for environmental protection
                                              
                                                Administration offices concerned with environmental protection.
                                              
                                                environmentalProtection
                                             

                                                environmentalEducationCentre
                                              
                                                environmental education centre
                                              
                                                Institution engaged in developing programs and material to increase awareness about the environment and sustainable development.
                                              
                                                environmentalProtection
                                             

                                                health
                                              
                                                health
                                              
                                                Services concerned with health issues.
                                              

                                                administrationForHealth
                                              
                                                administration for health
                                              
                                                This item comprises establishments primarily engaged in the regulation of activities of agencies that provide health care and overall administration of health policy.
                                              
                                                health
                                             

                                                medicalProductsAppliancesAndEquipment
                                              
                                                medical products, appliances and equipment
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                health
                                             

                                                outpatientService
                                              
                                                outpatient 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.Outpatient 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. 
                                                health
                                             

                                                generalMedicalService
                                              
                                                general medical service
                                              
                                                General medical services delivered by general medical clinics and general medical practitioners.
                                              
                                                outpatientService
                                             

                                                specializedMedicalServices
                                              
                                                specialized medical services
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                outpatientService
                                             

                                                paramedicalService
                                              
                                                paramedical service
                                              Provision of paramedical health services to outpatients;Administration, inspection, operation or support of health services delivered by clinics supervised by nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists or other paramedical personnel and of health services delivered by nurses, midwives and paramedical personnel in non-consulting rooms, in patients’ homes or other non-medical institutions. 
                                                outpatientService
                                             

                                                hospitalService
                                              
                                                hospital service
                                              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.Hospitals are defined as institutions which offer in-patient care under direct supervision of qualified medical doctors. 
                                                health
                                             

                                                generalHospital
                                              
                                                general hospital
                                              
                                                Hospital services that do not limit their services to a particular medical speciality.
                                              
                                                hospitalService
                                             

                                                specializedHospital
                                              
                                                specialized hospital
                                              
                                                Hospital services that limit their services to a particular medical speciality.
                                              
                                                hospitalService
                                             

                                                nursingAndConvalescentHomeService
                                              
                                                nursing and convalescent home service
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                hospitalService
                                             

                                                medicalAndDiagnosticLaboratory
                                              
                                                medical and diagnostic laboratory
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                health
                                             

                                                education
                                              
                                                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.
                                              

                                                administrationForEducation
                                              
                                                administration for education
                                              
                                                Administration offices concerned with educational matters.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                earlyChildhoodEducation
                                              
                                                early childhood education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with pre-primary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 0.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                primaryEducation
                                              
                                                primary education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with primary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 1.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                lowerSecondaryEducation
                                              
                                                lower secondary education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with lower secondary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 2.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                upperSecondaryEducation
                                              
                                                upper secondary education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with upper secondary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 3.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                postSecondaryNonTertiaryEducation
                                              
                                                post-secondary non-tertiary education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with post-secondary non-tertiary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 4.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                shortCycleTertiaryEducation
                                              
                                                short-cycle tertiary education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with short-cycle tertiary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 5.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                bachelorOrEquivalentEducation
                                              
                                                bachelor or equivalent education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with bachelor or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 6.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                masterOrEquivalentEducation
                                              
                                                master or equivalent education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with master or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 7.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                doctoralOrEquivalentEducation
                                              
                                                doctoral or equivalent education
                                              
                                                Services concerned with doctoral or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 8.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                educationNotElsewhereClassified
                                              
                                                education not elsewhere classified
                                              
                                                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
                                             

                                                subsidiaryServicesToEducation
                                              
                                                subsidiary services to education
                                              
                                                Subsidiary services to education, services concerned with transportation, food, lodging, medical and dental care and related subsidiary services chiefly for students regardless of level.
                                              
                                                education
                                             

                                                socialService
                                              
                                                social service
                                              
                                                Services concerned with social protection.
                                              

                                                administrationForSocialProtection
                                              
                                                administration for social protection
                                              
                                                Administration offices concerned with matters of social protection.
                                              
                                                socialService
                                             

                                                specializedServiceOfSocialProtection
                                              
                                                specialized service of social protection
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                socialService
                                             

                                                housing
                                              
                                                housing
                                              
                                                Services concerned with any home, residence, facility, or premises which provide temporary, interim or permanent housing to various groups of persons.
                                              
                                                socialService
                                             

                                                childCareService
                                              
                                                child care service
                                              
                                                Services concerned with the day care of children.
                                              
                                                socialService
                                             

                                                charityAndCounselling
                                              
                                                charity and counselling
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                socialService
                                             
 6.10. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          US.UtilityNetwork
                                        
                                          Utility Network
                                        
                                          Appurtenance, Manhole, Tower, Pole, Cabinet, Duct, Pipe
                                       

                                          US.ElectricityNetwork
                                        
                                          Electricity Network
                                        
                                          Electricity Cable, Appurtenance (if included in an electricity network)
                                       

                                          US. OilGasChemicalsNetwork
                                        
                                          Oil, Gas or Chemicals Network
                                        
                                          OilGasChemicalsPipe, Appurtenance (if included in an oil, gas or chemicals network)
                                       

                                          US.SewerNetwork
                                        
                                          Sewer Network
                                        
                                          SewerPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a sewer network)
                                       

                                          US.ThermalNetwork
                                        
                                          Thermal Network
                                        
                                          ThermalPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a thermal network)
                                       

                                          US.WaterNetwork
                                        
                                          Water Network
                                        
                                          WaterPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a water network)
                                       

                                          US. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          GovernmentalService
                                       

                                             Example: US.PoliceService
                                           
                                             Example: Police Service
                                           
                                             (serviceType: ServiceTypeValue)
                                          

                                          US.EnvironmentalManagementFacility
                                        
                                          Environemental Management Facility
                                        
                                          EnvironmentalManagementFacility
                                       


7.  7.1. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Environmental Monitoring Facilities:


— Abstract Monitoring Feature
— Abstract Monitoring Object
— Environmental Monitoring Activity
— Environmental Monitoring Facility
— Environmental Monitoring Network
— Environmental Monitoring Programme
— Observing Capability
— Operational Activity Period
 7.1.1. 
An abstract base class for environmental monitoring features in the real world (EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork, EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility).

This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringObject.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             reportedTo
                                           
                                             Information on the involvement of the AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting.
                                           
                                             ReportToLegalAct
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             involvedIn
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) in which the AbstractMonitoringFeature is involved.
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             OM_Observation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

If observation(s) are attached to an AbstractMonitoringFeature this shall have an ObservingCapability attached to it. The ObservingCapability shall reference the same Domain, Phenomenon and ProcessUsed as the observation(s).
 7.1.2. 
An abstract base class for environmental monitoring objects.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             name
                                           
                                             Plain text denotation of the AbstractMonitoringObject.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             additionalDescription
                                           
                                             Plain text description of additional information not fitting in other attributes.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             mediaMonitored
                                           
                                             Monitored environmental medium.
                                           
                                             MediaValue
                                           

                                             legalBackground
                                           
                                             The legal context, in which the management and regulation of the AbstractMonitoringObject is defined.
                                           
                                             LegislationCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             responsibleParty
                                           
                                             Responsible party for the AbstractMonitoringObject.
                                           
                                             RelatedParty
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometry associated to the AbstractMonitoringObject. For mobile facilities the geometry represents the area the facility is expected to measure in.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             onlineResource
                                           
                                             A link to an external document providing further information on the AbstractMonitoringObject.
                                           
                                             URL
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             purpose
                                           
                                             Reason for which the AbstractMonitoringObject has been generated.
                                           
                                             PurposeOfCollectionValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             observingCapability
                                           
                                             A link pointing to the explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject. This provides a clear link between the observed property, the procedure used as well as the location of the measurement
                                           
                                             ObservingCapability
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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. 
                                             AbstractMonitoringObject
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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. 
                                             AbstractMonitoringObject
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             supersedes
                                           
                                             In a genealogy, the AbstractMonitoringObject(s) that has (have) been deactivated/replaced by another one.
                                           
                                             AbstractMonitoringObject
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             supersededBy
                                           
                                             In a genealogy, the newly active AbstractMonitoringObject(s) that replaces (replace) the superseded one.
                                           
                                             AbstractMonitoringObject
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.1.3. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             activityTime
                                           
                                             Lifespan of the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
                                           
                                             TM_Object
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             activityConditions
                                           
                                             Textual description of the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             boundingBox
                                           
                                             Bounding box in which the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity takes place.
                                           
                                             GM_Boundary
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             responsibleParty
                                           
                                             Responsible party for the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
                                           
                                             RelatedParty
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             onlineResource
                                           
                                             A link to an external document providing further information on the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
                                           
                                             URL
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             setUpFor
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme(s) for which the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity is set up.
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             uses
                                           
                                             Specific set of AbstractMonitoringFeature(s) involved in an EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.
                                           
                                             AbstractMonitoringFeature
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.1.4. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringFeature.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             representativePoint
                                           
                                             Representative location for the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.
                                           
                                             GM_Point
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             measurementRegime
                                           
                                             Regime of the measurement
                                           
                                             MeasurementRegimeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             mobile
                                           
                                             Indicate whether the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility is mobile (repositionable) during the acquisition of the observation.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             resultAcquisitionSource
                                           
                                             Source of result acquisition.
                                           
                                             ResultAcquisitionSourceValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             specialisedEMFType
                                           
                                             Categorisation of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities generally used by domain and in national settings.
                                           
                                             SpecialisedEMFTypeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             operationalActivityPeriod
                                           
                                             The period(s) during which the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility has been up and running.
                                           
                                             TM_Object
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             relatedTo
                                           Any Thematic Link to an Environmental Monitoring Facility.The association has additional properties as defined in the association class AnyDomainLink. 
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             belongsTo
                                           A link pointing to the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork(s) this EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility pertains to.The association has additional properties as defined in the association class NetworkFacility. 
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

Geometry and representativePoint cannot both be empty.
 7.1.5. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringFeature.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             organisationLevel
                                           
                                             Level of legal organisation the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork is affiliated with.
                                           
                                             LegislationLevelValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             contains
                                           A link pointing to the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility(s) included in this EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork.The association has additional properties as defined in the association class NetworkFacility. 
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.1.6. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringObject.



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             triggers
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) triggered by the EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme.
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.1.7. 
Explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             TM_Object
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             processType
                                           
                                             The type of object used for describing the process.
                                           
                                             ProcessTypeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             resultNature
                                           
                                             State of the provided result.
                                           
                                             ResultNatureValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             onlineResource
                                           
                                             A link to an external document providing further information about an ISO 19156 
                                             ‘
                                             Observations and Measurements
                                             ’
                                              compliant data model used to store or exchange Observations and Measurements acquired.
                                           
                                             URL
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             observedProperty
                                           
                                             The property being observed or measured at this AbstractMonitoringObject.
                                           
                                             GF_PropertyType
                                           

                                             featureOfInterest
                                           
                                             This feature is the real-world object whose properties are under observation, or is a feature intended to sample the real-world object.
                                           
                                             GFI_Feature
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             OM_Process
                                           
 7.2.  7.2.1. 
Any domain relevant link to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility that is not hierarchical or associated with a notion of genealogy.

This type is an association class.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             Comment
                                           
                                             Additional information on the domain link.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.2.2. 
Hierarchical link between AbstractMonitoringObjects.

This type is an association class.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             linkingTime
                                           
                                             Time period of the link.
                                           
                                             TM_Object
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.2.3. 
Link between EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork and EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.

This type is an association class.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             linkingTime
                                           
                                             Time period of the link.
                                           
                                             TM_Object
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.2.4. 
Information on the involvement of an AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting. The information is specific per submitted reporting envelope and not per obligation/agreement.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             legalAct
                                           
                                             LegalAct which is reported to.
                                           
                                             LegislationCitation
                                           

                                             reportDate
                                           
                                             Time of reporting.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             reportedEnvelope
                                           
                                             Link to the reported data set according to the date indicated in the attribute reportDate.
                                           
                                             URI
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             observationRequired
                                           
                                             Indicates whether an observation is required for the AbstractMonitoringFeature.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             observingCapabilityRequired
                                           
                                             Indicates whether the observingCapability is required for the AbstractMonitoringFeature.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             description
                                           
                                             Additional information on the actual data reported.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 7.3.  7.3.1. 
Categories for different types of the MeasurementRegime.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
 7.3.2. 
Categories for different types of media.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
 7.3.3. 
Categories for different process types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
 7.3.4. 
Categories for different purposes of collections.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 7.3.5. 
Categories for different types of the ResultAcquisitionSource.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
 7.3.6. 
State of the result of an observation.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
 7.3.7. 
Categories for different types of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 7.4. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          EF.EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities
                                        
                                          Environmental Monitoring Facilities
                                        
                                          EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
                                       

                                          EF.EnvironmentalMonitoringNetworks
                                        
                                          Environmental Monitoring Networks
                                        
                                          EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork
                                       

                                          EF.EnvironmentalMonitoringProgrammes
                                        
                                          Environmental Monitoring Programmes
                                        
                                          EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme
                                       

8.  8.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘emission’ means the direct or indirect release of substances, vibrations, heat or noise from individual or diffuse sources in the facility into the air, water or soil.
((2)) ‘production’ means an activity consisting of a series of actions or operations in a productive context.
 8.2. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Production and Industrial Facilities:


— Production Facility
— Production Installation
— Production Installation Part
— Production Site
— Production Plot
— Production Building
 8.2.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             surfaceGeometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             riverBasinDistrict
                                           
                                             Code identifier and/or name assigned to the basin district of a watercourse.
                                           
                                             RiverBasinDistrictValue
                                           

                                             status
                                           
                                             The state or condition of the facility, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
                                           
                                             StatusType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             groupedBuilding
                                           
                                             Buildings managed by the production facility.
                                           
                                             ProductionBuilding
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             groupedPlot
                                           
                                             Plots managed by the production facility.
                                           
                                             ProductionPlot
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             hostingSite
                                           
                                             Sites at a distinct geographic location where the production facility is located.
                                           
                                             ProductionSite
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             groupedInstallation
                                           
                                             Installations technically or legally part of the production facility.
                                           
                                             ProductionInstallation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 8.2.2. 
A technical unit, such as machinery, apparatus, devices or equipment placed in position or connected for use.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             thematicId
                                           
                                             Thematic object identifier.
                                           
                                             ThematicIdentifier
                                           

                                             pointGeometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Point
                                           

                                             surfaceGeometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             name
                                           
                                             Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the installation.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             description
                                           
                                             Descriptive statement about the installation.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             status
                                           
                                             The state or condition of the installation, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
                                           
                                             StatusType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             type
                                           
                                             Special kind of an installation, denoting the operative function which has to be performed.
                                           
                                             InstallationType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             groupedInstallationPart
                                           
                                             Minor Installations technically or legally part of an Installation
                                           
                                             ProductionInstallationPart
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 8.2.3. 
A single engineered facility that performs specific functionalities related with a production activity.

This level of description covers specific parts of the production installation which must be registered by the legal mandate of the competent authorities, including points of emission as chimneys (for pollutants) or tanks (for special products).



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             thematicId
                                           
                                             Thematic object identifier.
                                           
                                             ThematicIdentifier
                                           

                                             pointGeometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Point
                                           

                                             surfaceGeometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             name
                                           
                                             Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the installation part.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             description
                                           
                                             Descriptive statement about the installation part.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             status
                                           
                                             The state or condition of the installation part, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
                                           
                                             StatusType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             type
                                           
                                             Special kind of an installation part, denoting the operative function which has to be performed.
                                           
                                             InstallationPartType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             technique
                                           
                                             Method to reduce pollutant concentration due to the emissions of a technical component, typically a chimney.
                                           
                                             PollutionAbatementTechniqueValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 8.2.4. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             thematicId
                                           
                                             Thematic object identifier.
                                           
                                             ThematicIdentifier
                                           

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           

                                             sitePlan
                                           
                                             Descriptive statement about the project concerning the configuration and organisation of the production site.
                                           
                                             DocumentCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             name
                                           
                                             Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the site.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             description
                                           
                                             Descriptive statement about the site.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             status
                                           
                                             The state or condition of the site, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
                                           
                                             StatusType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 8.2.5. 
A portion of land or water part of a facility destined to functional purposes.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             thematicId
                                           
                                             Thematic object identifier.
                                           
                                             ThematicIdentifier
                                           

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           

                                             status
                                           
                                             The state or condition of the plot, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.
                                           
                                             StatusType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 8.2.6. 
Artificial construction, part of the production facility that is useful to host or provide shelter for activities development.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             thematicId
                                           
                                             Thematic object identifier.
                                           
                                             ThematicIdentifier
                                           

                                             typeOfBuilding
                                           
                                             Classified description of the production and industrial building.
                                           
                                             TypeOfProductionBuildingValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             status
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             StatusType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Spatial property of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             building
                                           
                                             Representation of the production building in a Buildings data set.
                                           
                                             AbstractBuilding
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

The geometry shall be provided if the building property is empty.
 8.3.  8.3.1. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             statusType
                                           
                                             The state or condition of a technical component referring to a list of predefined potential values.
                                           
                                             ConditionOfFacilityValue
                                           

                                             description
                                           
                                             Descriptive statement about the declared status.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validFrom
                                           
                                             The starting time of validity for a status type.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validTo
                                           
                                             The ending time of validity for a status type.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 8.4.  8.4.1. 
Methods for reducing pollutant concentration due to the emissions of a technical component, typically a chimney.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             gravitation
                                           
                                             gravitation
                                           
                                             Pollutant abatement by gravitation
                                          

                                             dustScrubbers
                                           
                                             dust scrubbers
                                           
                                             Pollutant abatement through dust scrubbers
                                          

                                             filtration
                                           
                                             filtration
                                           
                                             Pollutant abatement by filtration
                                          

                                             condensation
                                           
                                             condensation
                                           
                                             Pollutant abatement by condensation
                                          

                                             adsorption
                                           
                                             adsorption
                                           
                                             Pollutant abatement by adsorption
                                          
 8.4.2. 
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.
 8.4.3. 
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.
 8.4.4. 
Code identifiers and/or names assigned to river basin districts.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 8.4.5. 
Classification of production and industrial buildings.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 8.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          PF.ProductionSite
                                        
                                          Production And Industrial Site
                                        
                                          ProductionSite
                                       

                                          PF. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          ProductionFacility
                                       

                                             Example: PF.Manufacturing
                                           
                                             Example: Manufacturing
                                           
                                             (activity: EconomicActivityValue)
                                          

                                          PF.ProductionPlot
                                        
                                          Production And Industrial Parcel
                                        
                                          ProductionPlot
                                       

                                          PF.ProductionInstallation
                                        
                                          Production And Industrial Installation
                                        
                                          ProductionInstallation
                                       

                                          PF.ProductionInstallationPart
                                        
                                          Production And Industrial Installation Part
                                        
                                          ProductionInstallationPart
                                       

                                          PF.ProductionBuilding
                                        
                                          Production and Industrial Building
                                        
                                          ProductionBuilding
                                       


9.  9.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:


((1)) ‘Agriculture’ means the set of process and activities consisting in cultivating soils, producing crops and rearing animals; it includes harvesting, milking, breeding animals and keeping animals for farming purposes , and maintaining the land in good agricultural and environmental condition shall be considered as an agricultural activity.
((2)) ‘Livestock’ refers to animals being bred and/or raised for use or profit (covered by the activities defined under  codes A.01.4 (animal production) and A.01.5 (mixed farming) of the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007)).
((3)) ‘Aquaculture’ means the set of activities and techniques related to the production, breeding and treatment of fish, molluscs, seaweed and other kinds of aquatic resources (vegetables or animal).
 9.2. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities:


— Holding
— Site
 9.2.1. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             contains
                                           
                                             The Sites that are part of the specified Holding.
                                           
                                             Site
                                           

At least one of the function attributes of the Holding spatial object shall be provided using the EconomicActivityNACEValue code list (for the activity attribute of the Function data type).
 9.2.1.1. 
All land at the same or distinct geographic location under the management control of a holding covering activities, products and services. This includes all infrastructure, equipment and materials.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                The geometry defining the extent or position of the site.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                activity
                                              
                                                The classification of the economic activity of the site, according to the NACE rev. 2.0 coding.
                                              
                                                EconomicActivityNACEValue
                                              

                                                includesAnimal
                                              
                                                Presence of Animals in the Site.
                                              
                                                FarmAnimalSpecies
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 9.3.  9.3.1. 
Identifies an animal or group of animals (Livestock or Aquaculture) of the same species kept on the specific site.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             livestock
                                           
                                             Presence of livestock species in the site.
                                           
                                             LivestockSpeciesValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             aquaculture
                                           
                                             Presence of aquaculture species in the site.
                                           
                                             AquacultureSpeciesValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 9.4.  9.4.1. 
Classification of livestock species.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
 9.4.2. 
Classification of aquaculture species.

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 published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
 9.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          AF. AgriculturalHolding
                                        
                                          Agricultural Holding
                                        
                                          Holding (spatial objects whose activity attribute has the value = 
                                          ‘
                                          A1 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
                                          ’
                                           (from the EconomicActivityNACEValue code list) or a narrower value)
                                       

                                          AF. AquacultureHolding
                                        
                                          Aquaculture Holding
                                        
                                          Holding (spatial objects whose activity attribute has the value 
                                          ‘
                                          A3 - Fishing and aquaculture activities
                                          ’
                                           (from the EconomicActivityNACEValue code list) or a narrower value)
                                       

                                          AF.Site
                                        
                                          Agricultural and Aquaculture Sites
                                        
                                          Site
                                       

10.  10.1. 
The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Population Distribution – Demography: Statistical Distribution.
 10.1.1. 
Set of measures describing how a phenomenon is spread within some part of the 2D world.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             areaOfDissemination
                                           
                                             The part of the 2D world the StatisticalDataDistribution describes.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             domain
                                           
                                             The part of statistical knowledge the data refers to.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             measure
                                           
                                             The measure concerned by the distribution.
                                           
                                             VariableValue
                                           

                                             measurementMethod
                                           
                                             The description of the statistic measurement method.
                                           
                                             StatisticsMeasurementMethodValue
                                           

                                             measurementUnit
                                           
                                             The unit of the measurement.
                                           
                                             UnitOfMeasure
                                           

                                             notCountedProportion
                                           
                                             The proportion of population of the area of interest that is not counted in any of its spatial components.
                                           
                                             Number
                                           

                                             periodOfMeasurement
                                           
                                             The date or period the observation has been taken, the data was collected.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           

                                             periodOfReference
                                           
                                             The period when the data is supposed to give a picture of the area of interest.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           

                                             periodOfValidity
                                           
                                             The period in which the data remains relevant.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           

                                             beginLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             generalStatus
                                           
                                             The status of the statistical data distribution.
                                           
                                             StatisticalDataStatusValue
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             value
                                           
                                             The statistical values composing the distribution.
                                           
                                             StatisticalValue
                                           

                                             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. When no classification is provided, the statistical value is the total population.
                                           
                                             Classification
                                           
 10.2.  10.2.1. 
A classification used for a statistical distribution.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             type
                                           
                                             The classification type.
                                           
                                             ClassificationTypeValue
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             item
                                           
                                             The items composing the classification.
                                           
                                             ClassificationItem
                                           
 10.2.2. 
An item composing a classification.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             type
                                           
                                             The classification item type.
                                           
                                             ClassificationItemTypeValue
                                           
 10.2.3. 
The pieces of datum of the distribution.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             value
                                           
                                             The value for the piece of datum.
                                           
                                             Number
                                           

                                             specialValue
                                           
                                             Some conventional string when value for the piece of datum cannot be provided: missing value, value hidden because of confidentiality.
                                           
                                             SpecialValue
                                           

                                             conventionallyLocatedProportion
                                           
                                             The proportion of population counted in the piece of datum but that cannot actually be physically located anywhere within the area of interest.
                                           
                                             Number
                                           

                                             approximatelyLocatedPopulationProportion
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             Number
                                           

                                             comment
                                           
                                             Free style comment about the value.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             flags
                                           
                                             A set of one-character encoded comments about the data.
                                           
                                             PT_FreeText
                                           

                                             periodOfMeasurement
                                           
                                             The collection period of the statistical value. This period overrides the period specified in the associated statistical distribution.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             status
                                           
                                             The status of the statistical data.
                                           
                                             StatisticalDataStatusValue
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             Dimensions
                                           

Either the value or the specialValue attribute shall be provided.
 10.2.4. 
The identification of what the piece of datum refers to in terms of geographic location or individual characteristics.



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             spatial
                                           
                                             The spatial dimension of the statistical value.
                                           
                                             StatisticalUnit
                                           

                                             thematic
                                           
                                             The thematic dimensions of the statistical value.
                                           
                                             ClassificationItem
                                           
 10.3.  10.3.1. 
Code values for classification types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Population Distribution.
 10.3.2. 
Code values for classification items.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:


— Age By 5 Years (AgeBy5YearsValue): Code values for age by 5 years classification items, as specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             0-5
                                           
                                             0-5
                                           
                                             0 to less than 5
                                          

                                             5-10
                                           
                                             5-10
                                           
                                             5 to less than 10
                                          

                                             10-15
                                           
                                             10-15
                                           
                                             10 to less than 15
                                          

                                             15-20
                                           
                                             15-20
                                           
                                             15 to less than 20
                                          

                                             20-25
                                           
                                             20-25
                                           
                                             20 to less than 25
                                          

                                             25-30
                                           
                                             25-30
                                           
                                             25 to less than 30
                                          

                                             30-35
                                           
                                             30-35
                                           
                                             30 to less than 35
                                          

                                             35-40
                                           
                                             35-40
                                           
                                             35 to less than 40
                                          

                                             40-45
                                           
                                             40-45
                                           
                                             40 to less than 45
                                          

                                             45-50
                                           
                                             45-50
                                           
                                             45 to less than 50
                                          

                                             50-55
                                           
                                             50-55
                                           
                                             50 to less than 55
                                          

                                             55-60
                                           
                                             55-60
                                           
                                             55 to less than 60
                                          

                                             60-65
                                           
                                             60-65
                                           
                                             60 to less than 65
                                          

                                             65-70
                                           
                                             65-70
                                           
                                             65 to less than 70
                                          

                                             70-75
                                           
                                             70-75
                                           
                                             70 to less than 75
                                          

                                             75-80
                                           
                                             75-80
                                           
                                             75 to less than 80
                                          

                                             80-85
                                           
                                             80-85
                                           
                                             80 to less than 85
                                          

                                             85-90
                                           
                                             85-90
                                           
                                             85 to less than 90
                                          

                                             90+
                                           
                                             90
                                           
                                             90 and more
                                          

                                             90-95
                                           
                                             90-95
                                           
                                             90 to less than 95
                                          

                                             95+
                                           
                                             95
                                           
                                             95 and more
                                          

                                             95-100
                                           
                                             95-100
                                           
                                             95 to less than 100
                                          

                                             100+
                                           
                                             100
                                           
                                             100 and more
                                          


— Age By Year (AgeByYearValue): 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’.
— NACE Code (NACECodeValue): Classification of economic activities according to Eurostat NACE, as specified in Annex I (NACE Rev. 2) to Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and narrower values defined by data providers.
— Gender (GenderValue): Gender of a person or group of persons, as specified in Section 4.6 of Annex I.
 10.3.3. 
Code values for variable names.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Population Distribution – Demography.
 10.3.4. 
Code values for statistics measurement method.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             count
                                           
                                             count
                                           
                                             A simple count.
                                          

                                             relativeCount
                                           
                                             relative count
                                           
                                             A ratio combining two different kinds of statistical population.
                                          

                                             percentage
                                           
                                             percentage
                                           
                                             A proportion expressed as a ratio whose denominator is 100.
                                          

                                             median
                                           
                                             median
                                           
                                             The median.
                                          
 10.3.5. 
Code values for status.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             definitive
                                           
                                             definitive
                                           
                                             A definitive statistical data value.
                                          

                                             final
                                           
                                             final
                                           
                                             A final statistical data value.
                                          

                                             preliminary
                                           
                                             preliminary
                                           
                                             A preliminary statistical data value.
                                          

                                             provisional
                                           
                                             provisional
                                           
                                             A provisional statistical data value.
                                          

                                             semiDefinitive
                                           
                                             semi-definitive
                                           
                                             A semi-definitive statistical data value.
                                          
 10.3.6. 
Code values for special values.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             confidential
                                           
                                             confidential
                                           
                                             The value is not provided for confidentiality reasons.
                                          

                                             unknown
                                           
                                             unknown
                                           
                                             The value could have been measured but was not.
                                          

                                             notApplicable
                                           
                                             not applicable
                                           
                                             The value would not have any sense.
                                          
 10.4. 
No layers are defined for the spatial data theme Population Distribution and Demography.

11.  11.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:


((1)) ‘manage’ means plan, perform, monitor and control activities to achieve specific legally defined environmental objectives.
((2)) ‘restrict’ means prohibit or limit certain activities, to only be performed within specific bounds and/or time periods, in order to achieve a certain purpose according to legally defined responsibilities or obligations.
((3)) ‘regulate’ means monitor and control certain activities (to permit, promote, prohibit, or restrict) to achieve a legally defined environmental objectives. A regulated activity may require that if the environmental status is degraded then particular actions must be enacted to restore good environmental status.
((4)) ‘report’ means evaluate the effectiveness of environmental policies and publish data and information (i.e. spatial data, observations, statistics, indicators) that can be used to assess progress towards maintaining or improving good environmental status and achievement of policy objectives.
((5)) ‘reporting unit’ means a spatial object that provides the spatial reference for any non-spatial data exchanged under environmental reporting obligations.
((6)) ‘legal instrument’ means a document that specifies legal obligations, including, but not limited to, international conventions, laws and legal acts or implementing regulations at any administrative level.
((7)) ‘integrated coastal zone management’ means 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.
((8)) ‘climate’ means the statistical description in terms of the mean and variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands or millions of years. These quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature, precipitation and wind.
 11.2. 
The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units: Management Restriction Or Regulation Zone.
 11.2.1. 
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 (international, European, national, regional and local).



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             thematicId
                                           
                                             Descriptive unique object identifier applied to spatial objects in a defined information theme.
                                           
                                             ThematicIdentifier
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             name
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             GeographicalName
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry representing the spatial extent of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             zoneType
                                           
                                             High level classification defining the type of management, restriction or regulation zone.
                                           
                                             ZoneTypeCode
                                           

                                             specialisedZoneType
                                           
                                             Additional classification value which further specialises the type of management, regulation or restriction zone relevant to the domain.
                                           
                                             SpecialisedZoneTypeCode
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             environmentalDomain
                                           
                                             Classification of the environment domain(s) for which, through the establishment of the zone, certain environmental objectives shall be reached.
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalDomain
                                           

                                             designationPeriod
                                           
                                             Time period defining when the management, restriction or regulation zone was legally designated or became effective in the real world.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             competentAuthority
                                           
                                             Description of the organisation(s) responsible for managing, restricting or regulating measures or activities within the zone.
                                           
                                             RelatedParty
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             legalBasis
                                           
                                             Reference to, or citation of, the legal instrument or document that required the establishment of the zone.
                                           
                                             LegislationCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             relatedZone
                                           
                                             Reference to a related management, regulation or restriction zone.
                                           
                                             ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             plan
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             DocumentCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

At least the most specific legal instrument that required the establishment of zone shall be provided using the legalBasis association role.

The role attribute of the competentAuthority shall take the value ‘authority’.
 11.3.  11.3.1. 
High-level classification defining the type of Management, Restriction or Regulation Zone.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             airQualityManagementZone
                                           
                                             air quality management zone
                                           Zone delimited for the purposes of air quality assessment and management.
                                          

                                             noiseRestrictionZone
                                           
                                             noise restriction zone
                                           
                                             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 Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 , the Environmental Noise Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 , the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 or, as the case may be, the Environmental Noise (Wales) Regulations 2006.
                                          

                                             animalHealthRestrictionZone
                                           
                                             animal health restriction zone
                                           
                                             Restriction zones established for the control and eradication of notifiable animal diseases
                                          

                                             prospectingAndMiningPermitArea
                                           
                                             prospecting and mining permit area
                                           
                                             The area on which the prospection or extraction of any mineral has been authorised and for which that right or permit is granted.
                                          

                                             regulatedFairwayAtSeaOrLargeInlandWater
                                           
                                             regulated fairway at Sea or large inland water
                                           
                                             Regulated navigation areas port-to-port established to organise traffic, prevent accident and pollution and to support management and planning.
                                          

                                             restrictedZonesAroundContaminatedSites
                                           
                                             restricted zones around contaminated sites
                                           
                                             Zones established to protect human, plant and animal health and control movement and development within a contaminated site.
                                          

                                             areaForDisposalOfWaste
                                           
                                             area for disposal of waste
                                           
                                             Area affected by disposal of waste , where “disposal” has the meaning given in Article 3(19) of Directive 2008/98/EC(as in force immediately before exit day).
                                          

                                             coastalZoneManagementArea
                                           
                                             coastal zone management area
                                           
                                             Area in which integrated coastal zone management takes place.
                                          

                                             drinkingWaterProtectionArea
                                           
                                             drinking water protection area
                                           
                                             Area in which waste water leakage, use of fertilizer or pesticides, or establishment of waste disposal sites are prohibited.
                                          

                                             nitrateVulnerableZone
                                           
                                             nitrate vulnerable zone
                                           
                                             Areas of land which drain into polluted or threatened waters and which contribute to nitrate pollution.
                                          

                                             marineRegion
                                           
                                             marine region
                                           
                                             Marine regions and their subregions are sea regions designated under ... legislation for the purpose of assessment, management and regulation.
                                          

                                             riverBasinDistrict
                                           
                                             river basin district
                                           
                                             Area of land and sea, made up of one or more neighbouring river basins together with their associated groundwaters and coastal waters, identified ...
                                             
                                              as the main unit for management of river basins.
                                          

                                             bathingWaters
                                           
                                             bathing waters
                                           
                                             Coastal waters or inland waters (rivers, lakes) explicitly authorised, or not prohibited for recreational bathing by large numbers of people.
                                          

                                             floodUnitOfManagement
                                           
                                             flood unit of management
                                           
                                             Area of land and sea, identified ...
                                             
                                              as the main unit for management when an alternative to the River Basin Districts or Sub-Districts are chosen.
                                          

                                             waterBodyForWFD
                                           
                                             water body under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) implementing regulations, immediately before exit day 
                                             The 
                                             ‘
                                             water body
                                             ’
                                              is a coherent sub-unit in the river basin (district) .... The identification of water bodies is based on geographical and hydrological determinants. This includes surface (river, lake, transitional and coastal) and ground water bodies.
                                          

                                             sensitiveArea
                                           
                                             sensitive area
                                           
                                             Water bodies identified as sensitive areas, as defined in the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994 , the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 or, as the case may be, the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994.
                                          

                                             designatedWaters
                                           
                                             designated waters
                                           
                                             Marine, coastal or surface waters designated ... as needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.
                                          

                                             plantHealthProtectionZone
                                           
                                             plant health protection zone
                                           
                                             Protection zone within which protective measures are established against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread.
                                          

                                             forestManagementArea
                                           
                                             forest management area
                                           
                                             Area designated for the sustainable management of forest resources and functions.
                                          




 11.3.2. 
Additional classification value that defines the specialised type of zone.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 11.3.3. 
Environmental domain, for which environmental objectives can be defined.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             soil
                                           
                                             soil
                                           
                                             The top layer of the land surface of the earth that is composed of disintegrated rock particles, humus, water and air.
                                          

                                             noise
                                           
                                             noise
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             naturalResources
                                           
                                             natural resources
                                           
                                             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).
                                          

                                             climateAndClimateChange
                                           
                                             climate and climate change
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             healthProtection
                                           
                                             health protection
                                           
                                             Measures or devices designed to reduce the risk of harm to human health posed by pollutants or other threatening conditions in the ecosystem.
                                          

                                             air
                                           
                                             air
                                           
                                             A predominantly mechanical mixture of a variety of individual gases forming the earth’s enveloping atmosphere.
                                          

                                             water
                                           
                                             water
                                           
                                             Common liquid (H
                                             
                                                2
                                             
                                             O) which forms rain, rivers, the sea, etc., and which makes up a large part of the bodies of organisms.
                                          

                                             waste
                                           
                                             waste
                                           
                                             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.
                                          

                                             natureAndBiodiversity
                                           
                                             nature and biodiversity
                                           
                                             Active management of the earth’s natural resources and environment to ensure their quality is maintained and that they are wisely used.
                                          

                                             sustainableDevelopment
                                           
                                             sustainable development
                                           
                                             Development that provides economic, social and environmental benefits in the long term having regard to the needs of living and future generations.
                                          

                                             landUse
                                           
                                             land use
                                           
                                             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.
                                          
 11.4.  11.4.1.  (1) Where the geometry of the spatial object is derived from another spatial object, the geometries of the two objects shall be consistent.
 (2) If the geometries of the spatial objects in a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone data set are derived from the geometries of spatial objects in another data set, then this source data set (including its version) shall be described as part of the lineage metadata element.
 (3) 

((a)) One or several keywords describing the high-level classification of the zone type(s) included in the data set, as defined in ZoneTypeCode code list.
((b)) One or several keywords describing the official document number(s) of the legal instrument(s) under which the zone(s) included in the data set is (are) established. ...
 11.4.2.  (1) Spatial objects acting as reporting units shall be defined and made available according to the requirements of their respective INSPIRE spatial data theme(s).
 (2) Where environmental reporting data, to establish a spatial reference, refers to real-world entities that are made available as spatial objects in accordance with this Regulation, the reporting data shall include an explicit reference to those spatial objects.
 11.4.3.  (1) If an area has been established exclusively to manage, regulate and restrict activities to conserve nature, biodiversity and cultural heritage, it shall be made available as a ProtectedSite spatial object. If a zone has been established to deliver multiple objectives, including the conservation of nature, biodiversity and cultural heritage, it shall be made available as a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone spatial object.
 (2) Where a zone has been established to regulate planned land use and defined within a legally binding spatial plan, it falls within the scope of the Land Use theme and shall be encoded as a SupplementaryRegulation. However, if the zone has been established by legislative requirement but not defined within a legally binding spatial plan, then it shall be encoded as a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone.
 11.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          AM.<CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone (zoneType: ZoneTypeCode)
                                       

                                          Example: AM.AirQualityManagementZone
                                        
                                          Example: Air Quality Management Zone
                                        


12.  12.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:


((1)) ‘risk’ means the combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated likelihood/probability of its occurrence, in accordance with ISO/IEC 31010:2009.
((2)) ‘hazard’ means a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
((3)) ‘exposure’ means people, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.
((4)) ‘vulnerability’ means the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.
 12.2. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Natural Risk Zones:


— Abstract Exposed Element
— Abstract Hazard Area
— Abstract Observed Event
— Abstract Risk Zone
— Exposed Element Coverage
— Exposed Element
— Hazard Area
— Hazard Coverage
— Observed Event Coverage
— Observed Event
— Risk Coverage
— Risk Zone
 12.2.1. 
People, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             identifier
                                           

                                             beginLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validFrom
                                           
                                             The time when the exposed element started to exist in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validTo
                                           
                                             The time from which the exposed element no longer exists in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             sourceOfSpatialRepresentation
                                           
                                             The source object which is used to represent the exposed element.
                                           
                                             AbstractFeature
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

If the sourceOfSpatialRepresentation association role is empty, the geometry of the AbstractExposedElement spatial object shall be provided.
 12.2.2. 
An area affected by a natural hazard.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             beginLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             determinationMethod
                                           
                                             Specifies if the hazard area result is delineated after modelling or determined after interpretation.
                                           
                                             DeterminationMethodValue
                                           

                                             endLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             identifier
                                           

                                             typeOfHazard
                                           
                                             A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of natural hazard.
                                           
                                             NaturalHazardClassification
                                           

                                             validityPeriod
                                           
                                             The time frame for which the model applies.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             source
                                           
                                             The observed event that triggered the modelling of a hazard area.
                                           
                                             AbstractObservedEvent
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.2.3. 
A natural phenomenon relevant to the study of natural hazards which occurred or is currently occurring and which has been observed.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             beginLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             nameOfEvent
                                           
                                             Common name of the observed event.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             typeOfHazard
                                           
                                             A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of hazard.
                                           
                                             NaturalHazardClassification
                                           

                                             validFrom
                                           
                                             The time when the observed event started to exist in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             validTo
                                           
                                             The time from which the observed event no longer exists in the real world.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isMonitoredBy
                                           
                                             The environmental program which monitors the observed event
                                           
                                             EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.2.4. 
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.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             beginLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifeSpanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             identifier
                                           

                                             sourceOfRisk
                                           
                                             A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of hazard which is the source of risk.
                                           
                                             NaturalHazardClassification
                                           

                                             validityPeriod
                                           
                                             Future finite time frame where the model applies.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             exposedElement
                                           
                                             The element that is within a hazardous area
                                           
                                             AbstractExposedElement
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             source
                                           
                                             The hazard which is considered for the creation of the risk zone object.
                                           
                                             AbstractHazardArea
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.2.5. 
A coverage representing continuous information about exposed elements.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractExposedElement

This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             typeOfElement
                                           
                                             A classification of the exposed element.
                                           
                                             ExposedElementClassification
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

The range set shall be the level, or intensity, of the vulnerability assessment.

The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
 12.2.6. 
Discrete spatial object representing an exposed element.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractExposedElement.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometric representation of the exposed element.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             assessmentOfVulnerability
                                           
                                             Assessment of the vulnerability of the exposed element.
                                           
                                             VulnerabilityAssessment
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.2.7. 
Discrete spatial objects representing a natural hazard.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractHazardArea.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by the hazard area.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           

                                             likelihoodOfOccurrence
                                           
                                             A general concept relating to the chance of an event occurring.
                                           
                                             LikelihoodOfOccurrence
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             magnitudeOrIntensity
                                           
                                             An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.
                                           
                                             LevelOrIntensity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.2.8. 
A coverage representing continuous information about a type of natural hazard.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractHazardArea.

This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

The range set shall be described by magnitude or intensity, or by the likelihood of occurence.

The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
 12.2.9. 
A coverage representing continuous information about observed events.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractObservedEvent

This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

The range set shall be described by magnitude or intensity, or by the likelihood of occurence.

The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
 12.2.10. 
Discrete spatial objects representing natural phenomenon relevant to the study of natural hazards which occurred, or is currently occurring, and which has been observed.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractObservedEvent.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometric representation of the spatial extent covered by the observed event.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             magnitudeOrIntensity
                                           
                                             An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.
                                           
                                             LevelOrIntensity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.2.11. 
A coverage representing continuous information about intensity or level of risk.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractRiskZone.

This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

The range set shall be described by level or intensity.

The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
 12.2.12. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractRiskZone.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by this risk zone.
                                           
                                             GM_Surface
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             LevelOrIntensity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.3.  12.3.1. 
This class provides piece of information about the nature of the exposed element which is relevant to risk analysis.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             exposedElementCategory
                                           
                                             A generic classification of the types of element that are exposed to a risk.
                                           
                                             ExposedElementCategoryValue
                                           

                                             specificExposedElementType
                                           
                                             An additional denomination of exposed element according to a nomenclature that is specific to the data set.
                                           
                                             SpecificExposedElementTypeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.3.2. 
Quantitative or qualitative assessment of either risk, hazard or vulnerability.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             qualitativeValue
                                           
                                             A qualitative assessment of the level or intensity.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             quantitativeValue
                                           
                                             A quantitative assessment of the level or intensity.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             assessmentMethod
                                           
                                             A citation to the method used to express the level or intensity.
                                           
                                             DocumentCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

Either the qualitative value or the quantitative value shall be provided.
 12.3.3. 
Likelihood is a general concept relating to the chance of an event occurring.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             qualitativeLikelihood
                                           
                                             A qualitative assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of a hazard.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             quantitativeLikelihood
                                           
                                             A frequency of occurence or return period of a hazard phenomenon.
                                           
                                             QuantitativeLikelihood
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             assessmentMethod
                                           
                                             A citation to the method used to express the likelihood.
                                           
                                             DocumentCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

Either the qualitative likelihood or the quantitative likelihood shall be provided.
 12.3.4. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             hazardCategory
                                           
                                             A generic classification of types of natural hazards.
                                           
                                             HazardCategoryValue
                                           

                                             specificHazardType
                                           
                                             Additional classification of the natural hazard that further specifies the hazard type according to a nomenclature that is specific to this data set.
                                           
                                             SpecificHazardTypeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.3.5. 
A frequency of occurrence or return period of a hazard phenomenon.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             probabilityOfOccurrence
                                           
                                             The probability of occurrence of a hazard event, expressed as a value between 0 and 1.
                                           
                                             Probability
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             returnPeriod
                                           
                                             Long-term average interval of time or number of years within which an event will be equalled or exceeded.
                                           
                                             Number
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.3.6. 
Assessment of the vulnerability.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             sourceOfVulnerability
                                           
                                             The type of hazard for which the vulnerability is assessed.
                                           
                                             NaturalHazardClassification
                                           

                                             levelOfVulnerability
                                           
                                             Level of vulnerability.
                                           
                                             LevelOrIntensity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             magnitudeOrIntensityOfHazard
                                           
                                             An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.
                                           
                                             LevelOrIntensity
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             typeOfElement
                                           
                                             A classification of the exposed element.
                                           
                                             ExposedElementClassification
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 12.4.  12.4.1. 
An enumeration to describe the method used to define the area of hazard or risk.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             modelling
                                           
                                             The area has been computed according to a model.
                                          

                                             indirectDetermination
                                           
                                             The area has been defined by interpretation of available data and/or information.
                                          
 12.5.  12.5.1. 
A classification of the exposed element.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Parent value
                                          

                                             social
                                           
                                             social
                                           
                                             Anything related to people or groups of people.
                                           

                                             people
                                           
                                             people
                                           
                                             The presence of human beings.
                                           
                                             social
                                          

                                             community
                                           
                                             community
                                           
                                             A complex relation between human beings acting as a whole or as a unit.
                                           
                                             social
                                          

                                             political
                                           
                                             political
                                           
                                             Any object relevant to political affairs.
                                           
                                             social
                                          

                                             socialService
                                           
                                             social service
                                           
                                             Any service provided to people.
                                           
                                             social
                                          

                                             economic
                                           
                                             economic
                                           
                                             Any object related to property, economics or monetary issues.
                                           

                                             property
                                           
                                             property
                                           
                                             Any object subject to ownership, such as a house.
                                           
                                             economic
                                          

                                             infrastructure
                                           
                                             infrastructure
                                           
                                             Any object considered as a structure providing a service, such as a road, a bridge, a military facility, etc.
                                           
                                             economic
                                          

                                             economicActivity
                                           
                                             economic activity
                                           
                                             Any object representing an economic activity, such as an industry.
                                           
                                             economic
                                          

                                             ruralLandUse
                                           
                                             rural land use
                                           
                                             Any non-urban object that is dedicated to any given use.
                                           
                                             economic
                                          

                                             environmental
                                           
                                             environmental
                                           
                                             An area subject to a given protection level, such as a natural park.
                                           

                                             waterBody
                                           
                                             water body
                                           
                                             Any significant accumulation of water.
                                           
                                             environmental
                                          

                                             protectedArea
                                           
                                             protected area
                                           
                                             An area that is protected
                                           
                                             environmental
                                          

                                             pollutionSource
                                           
                                             source of pollution
                                           
                                             An object that contains pollutants.
                                           
                                             environmental
                                          

                                             heritage
                                           
                                             heritage
                                           
                                             Anything related to relevant objects from a cultural or heritage perspective.
                                           

                                             culturalAsset
                                           
                                             cultural asset
                                           
                                             Any object considered to be relevant from a cultural perspective, such as a stadium, a theatre, a museum, etc.
                                           
                                             heritage
                                          

                                             historicalAsset
                                           
                                             historical asset
                                           
                                             Any object with a historical relevance.
                                           
                                             heritage
                                          

                                             worldHeritageSite
                                           
                                             world heritage site
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             heritage
                                          
 12.5.2. 
A generic classification of types of natural hazards.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Parent value
                                          

                                             geologicalHydrological
                                           
                                             geological / hydrological
                                           
                                             Processes that have a geological (geosphere) or hydrological (hydrosphere) nature (or origin).
                                           

                                             tsunami
                                           
                                             tsunami
                                           
                                             Long wave disruption in a large water body reaching emerged land.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             volcanic
                                           
                                             volcanic
                                           
                                             An opening, or rupture, in the Earth’s crust that allows hot magma, ash and gases to escape.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             earthquake
                                           
                                             earthquake
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             subsidenceAndCollapse
                                           
                                             subsidence and collapse
                                           
                                             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).
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             landslide
                                           
                                             landslide
                                           
                                             Processes of downhill slope movements of soil, rock, and organic materials related to different types of ground failure.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             snowAvalanche
                                           
                                             snow avalanche
                                           
                                             A snow mass with typically a volume greater than 100 m
                                             
                                                3
                                             
                                              and a minimum length of 50 meters that slides rapidly downhill.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             flood
                                           
                                             flood
                                           
                                             Processes of inundation of usually dry (emerged) land, or temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             toxicOrRadioactive
                                           
                                             toxic or radioactive
                                           
                                             Processes related to the nature of substances that might pose a threat to human health.
                                           
                                             geologicalHydrological
                                          

                                             meteorologicalClimatological
                                           
                                             meteorological / climatological
                                           
                                             Processes that have a meteorological (atmospheric) or climatic (changes in the long-run of environmental variables) nature (or origin).
                                           

                                             drought
                                           
                                             drought
                                           
                                             Sustained and extensive occurrence of below-average water availability, caused by climate variability.
                                           
                                             meteorologicalClimatological
                                          

                                             extremeTemperature
                                           
                                             extreme temperature
                                           
                                             An abnormal temperature rise or decrease lasting longer than usual temperature rise or drop.
                                           
                                             meteorologicalClimatological
                                          

                                             tornadosAndHurricanesStrongWinds
                                           
                                             tornados, hurricanes and strong winds
                                           
                                             Violent (high speed) winds.
                                           
                                             meteorologicalClimatological
                                          

                                             lightning
                                           
                                             lightning
                                           
                                             Discharge of atmospheric electricity.
                                           
                                             meteorologicalClimatological
                                          

                                             stormSurge
                                           
                                             storm surge
                                           
                                             Water pushed from the sea onto the land caused by an atmospheric disruption such as a hurricane or a rapid change in atmospheric pressure.
                                           
                                             meteorologicalClimatological
                                          

                                             fires
                                           
                                             fires
                                           
                                             This category includes all types of processes that involve the occurrence and spreading of fire.
                                           

                                             forestFireWildfire
                                           
                                             forest fires or wild fires
                                           
                                             Fire occurrence and spreading on vegetated land.
                                           
                                             fires
                                          

                                             undergroundFires
                                           
                                             underground fires
                                           
                                             Fire spreading below the surface, typically occurring in peat rich soils.
                                           
                                             fires
                                          

                                             biological
                                           
                                             biological
                                           
                                             Processes that are directly linked to living organisms or products produced by living organisms.
                                           

                                             infestation
                                           
                                             infestation
                                           
                                             Abnormal population increase of living organisms.
                                           
                                             biological
                                          

                                             epidemic
                                           
                                             epidemic
                                           
                                             An outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly among individuals in an area or population.
                                           

                                             allergens
                                           
                                             allergens
                                           
                                             Biological products or substances (such as pollen) that might cause allergy over a large number of people.
                                           
                                             biological
                                          

                                             cosmic
                                           
                                             cosmic
                                           
                                             Processes from outer space.
                                           

                                             meteoriteImpact
                                           
                                             meteorite impact
                                           
                                             Solid materials from outer space reaching the Earth.
                                           
                                             cosmic
                                          

                                             magneticDisruption
                                           
                                             magnetic disruption
                                           
                                             Disturbances of the magnetic field of the Earth.
                                           
                                             cosmic
                                          

                                             solarAndCosmicRadiation
                                           
                                             solar and cosmic radiations
                                           
                                             Radiation from outer space (UV, gamma ray, etc).
                                           
                                             cosmic
                                          
 12.5.3. 
An additional denomination of exposed elements.

The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 12.5.4. 
An additional classification of the natural hazard.

The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 12.6.  (1) Where a RiskZone is associated with a HazardArea, the RiskZone and the HazardArea shall overlap.
 (2) Where a RiskZone is associated with an ExposedElement, the ExposedElement shall overlap with the RiskZone.
 12.7. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          NZ.RiskZone
                                        
                                          Risk Zones
                                        
                                          RiskZone
                                       

                                          NZ.RiskZoneCoverage
                                        
                                          Risk Zones Coverage
                                        
                                          RiskZoneCoverage
                                       

                                          NZ. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          HazardArea, HazardAreaCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)
                                       

                                          Example: NZ.Landslide
                                        
                                          Example: Landslides
                                        

                                          NZ. <CodeListValue>
                                           
<human readable name>                                          
                                        
                                          ObservedEvent, ObservedEventCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)
                                       

                                          Example: NZ.Flood
                                        
                                          Example: Floods
                                        

                                          NZ.ExposedElement
                                        
                                          Exposed Elements
                                        
                                          ExposedElement
                                       

                                          NZ.ExposedElementCoverage
                                        
                                          Exposed Element Coverage
                                        
                                          ExposedElementCoverage
                                       



13.  13.1. 
The types specified for the spatial data themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features are structured in the following packages:


— Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features
— Specialised Observations (specified in Section 7.4 of Annex I)
— Processes (specified in Section 7.2 of Annex I)
— Observable Properties (specified in Section 7.3 of Annex I)
 13.2.  13.2.1.  13.2.1.1. 
Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality ....

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features.
 13.2.1.2. 
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features.
 13.3.  (1) By way of derogation from the requirements of Section 2.2 of Annex II, gridded data related to the themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features may be made available using any appropriate grid.
 (2) Data related to the themes Atmospheric Conditions or Meteorological Geographical Features shall be made available using the types defined in Specialised Observations package in Annex I, the OM_Observation spatial object type or sub-types thereof.
 (3) The observed property of an OM_Observation shall be identified by an identifier from ... the WMO GRIB Code & Flags Table 4.2, the Climate and Forecast Standard Names vocabularies or another appropriate vocabulary.
 13.4. 
No layers are specified for the themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features.

14.  14.1. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Oceanographic Geographical Features are structured in the following packages:


— Oceanographic Geographical Features
— Specialised Observations (specified in Section 7.4 of Annex I)
— Processes (specified in Section 7.2 of Annex I)
— Observable Properties (specified in Section 7.3 of Annex I)
— Observation References (specified in Section 7.1 of Annex I)
 14.2.  14.2.1.  14.2.1.1. 
Definitions of phenomena observed in oceanography.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Oceanographic Geographical Features.
 14.3.  (1) By way of derogation from the requirements of Section 2.2. of Annex II, gridded data related to the theme Oceanographic Geographical Features may be made available using any appropriate grid.
 (2) Data related to the theme Oceanographic Geographical Features shall be made available using the following types defined in the Specialised Observations package in Annex I: PointObservation, PointTimeSeriesObservation, MultiPointObservation, GridObservation, GridSeriesObservation, PointObservationCollection.
 (3) The observed property of an OM_Observation shall be identified by an identifier from the BODC P01 Parameter Usage or Climate and Forecast Standard Names vocabularies.
 14.4. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          OF.PointObservation
                                        
                                          Oceanographic Point Observation
                                        
                                          PointObservation
                                       

                                          OF.PointTimeSeriesObservation
                                        
                                          Oceanographic Point Timeseries Observation
                                        
                                          PointTimeSeriesObservation
                                       

                                          OF.MultiPointObservation
                                        
                                          Oceanographic Multipoint Observation
                                        
                                          MultiPointObservation
                                       

                                          OF.GridObservation
                                        
                                          Oceanographic Grid Observation
                                        
                                          GridObservation
                                       

                                          OF.GridSeriesObservation
                                        
                                          Oceanographic Grid Series Observation
                                        
                                          GridSeriesObservation
                                       

15.  15.1. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Sea Regions:


— Sea Area
— Sea
— Marine Circulation Zone
— Intertidal Area
— Shoreline
— Shore Segment
— Coastline
— Marine Contour
— Marine Layer
— Sea Bed Area
— Sea Surface Area
 15.1.1. 
An area of sea defined according to its physical and chemical characteristics. It may have multiple geometries (extent) to represent different tidal states.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             seaAreaType
                                           
                                             Type of the sea area according to the classifications in the SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue code list, e.g. estuary.
                                           
                                             SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue
                                           

                                             extent
                                           
                                             The extent of the sea area at a particular tidal state.
                                           
                                             MarineExtent
                                           

                                             parameterValue
                                           
                                             A value of some parameter assigned to the sea area. E.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature = 12 degrees Celsius.
                                           
                                             ParameterValuePair
                                           

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             subArea
                                           
                                             Sea Areas can consist of sub areas, e.g. a Sea Area defining all European seas could be an aggregation of multiple Sea Areas (North Sea, Mediterranean Sea etc.).
                                           
                                             SeaArea
                                           
 15.1.2. 
Extent of sea at High Water (meanHighWater).

This type is a sub-type of SeaArea.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             extent
                                           
                                             The extent of the Sea at Mean High Water.
                                           
                                             MarineExtent
                                           

Sea is defined at Mean High Water. This constraint can be relaxed if there is not significant tidal variation in water level.
 15.1.3. 
A sea area defined by its physical and chemical circulation patterns. Typically used for management and reporting of the marine environment or marine environmental classification.

This type is a sub-type of SeaArea.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             zoneType
                                           
                                             The type of the Marine Circulation Zone, e.g. sedimentCell.
                                           
                                             ZoneTypeValue
                                           

                                             extent
                                           
                                             The extent of the Marine Circulation Zone at a particular tidal state.
                                           
                                             MarineExtent
                                           
 15.1.4. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of Shore.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             lowWaterLevel
                                           
                                             The low water level which was used to define the lower limit of the Intertidal Area, e.g. 
                                             ‘
                                             meanLowWater
                                             ’
                                             .
                                           
                                             WaterLevelValue
                                           

                                             highWaterLevel
                                           
                                             The high water level which was used to define the upper limit of the Intertidal Area, e.g. 
                                             ‘
                                             meanHighWater
                                             ’
                                             .
                                           
                                             WaterLevelValue
                                           
 15.1.5. 
Any Boundary between a Sea Area and land.

This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             segment
                                           
                                             A section of shoreline.
                                           
                                             ShoreSegment
                                           

                                             waterLevel
                                           
                                             The water level used when defining this shoreline (e.g. meanHighWater).
                                           
                                             WaterLevelValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 15.1.6. 
A Shore Segment is a section of shoreline.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry of the ShoreSegment.
                                           
                                             GM_Curve
                                           

                                             shoreClassification
                                           
                                             The primary type of the shore segment, taken from the ShoreTypeClassificationValue code list.
                                           
                                             ShoreTypeClassificationValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             shoreStability
                                           
                                             The primary stability type of the shore segment, taken from the ShoreStabilityValue code list.
                                           
                                             ShoreStabilityValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 15.1.7. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of Shoreline.

Coastline is a special case of shoreline at Mean High Water Level (MHW). Coastline is the boundary between land and sea to be used for viewing, discovery and general purpose applications where a land/marine boundary is required. Where there is no significant variation in water level, Mean Sea Level (MSL) can be used as a substitute for MHW.
 15.1.8. 
A set of isolines representing the value of some phenomenon at a particular time.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             isoline
                                           
                                             Isoline used to generate the contour.
                                           
                                             MarineIsoline
                                           

                                             phenomenon
                                           
                                             The property represented by the isolines (e.g. wave height).
                                           
                                             AbstractObservableProperty
                                           

                                             validTime
                                           
                                             The time at which this contour is representative.
                                           
                                             TM_Instant
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             sourceObservations
                                           
                                             Used to link to a collection of underlying observations which were used to define a marine contour.
                                           
                                             ObservationSet
                                           
 15.1.9. 
A Marine Layer describes any layer that may cover any part of a sea surface or sea bottom.

This type is abstract.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometry of the marine layer.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             validTime
                                           
                                             Time period for which the marine layer is valid.
                                           
                                             TM_Period
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             subLayer
                                           
                                             A marine layer may have a sub-layer, for example an Oil Slick may have a main slick with several smaller sub-slicks.
                                           
                                             MarineLayer
                                           

A Marine Layer can be represented as either a surface or a point. The point type geometry reflects the reality that many Marine Layers are identified by point observations.
 15.1.10. 
An area of the sea bed with some identified type of cover, e.g. an area of vegetation or sediment type.

This type is a sub-type of MarineLayer.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             surfaceType
                                           
                                             Surface type of sea bed.
                                           
                                             SeaBedCoverValue
                                           
 15.1.11. 
An area of the sea surface with some type of cover, e.g. an area of sea ice.

This type is a sub-type of MarineLayer.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             surfaceType
                                           
                                             Surface type of sea area.
                                           
                                             SeaSurfaceClassificationValue
                                           
 15.2.  15.2.1. 
The extent of a sea area for a given tidal state.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry of the Marine Extent.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           

                                             waterLevel
                                           
                                             Water level at which the extent is valid.
                                           
                                             WaterLevelValue
                                           
 15.2.2. 
An isoline representing a particular value of some marine physical or chemical phenomenon such as temperature, salinity or wave height.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             Geometry of the isolines.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiCurve
                                           

                                             value
                                           
                                             Values attributed to the isolines.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           
 15.2.3. 
A parameter value pair contains a value of some observed property, e.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             parameter
                                           
                                             A definition of the observed parameter (e.g. mean temperature).
                                           
                                             AbstractObservableProperty
                                           

                                             value
                                           
                                             The value of the observed parameter, e.g. 12 degrees Celsius.
                                           
                                             Measure
                                           

                                             validTime
                                           
                                             The time for which the attributed value is valid. This may be a time instant or a duration.
                                           
                                             TM_Object
                                           
                                             Voidable
                                          
 15.3.  15.3.1. 
Classification type of the SeaArea, e.g. estuary, openOcean.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
 15.3.2. 
Types of cover found on sea beds.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
 15.3.3. 
Types of sea surface layers found on sea surfaces.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
 15.3.4. 
Types of the stability of shore segments.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
 15.3.5. 
Types of shore segments.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
 15.3.6. 
Types of marine circulation zones.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
 15.4.  (1) The Sea spatial object type shall be used to describe identified, named areas of sea (or ocean). Artificial reporting units are excluded from this requirement.
 (2) The MarineExtent of a Sea spatial object shall have a waterlevel value equal to ‘MeanHighWater’, unless there is no appreciable change in the Sea extent due to tides, in which case a value of ‘MeanSeaLevel’ may be used.
 (3) The low water level used to define an IntertidalArea shall be provided as a value of the lowWaterLevel attribute. The level shall be a low water level.
 (4) The code lists defined in the spatial data theme Oceanographic Geographical Features shall be used to identify phenomena represented by MarineContour spatial object types.
 (5) SeaAreas shall be represented as 2-dimensional geometries.
 15.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          SR.SeaArea
                                        
                                          Sea Area
                                        
                                          SeaArea
                                       

                                          SR.Sea
                                        
                                          Sea
                                        
                                          Sea
                                       

                                          SR.MarineCirculationZone
                                        
                                          Marine Circulation Zone
                                        
                                          MarineCirculationZone
                                       

                                          SR.InterTidalArea
                                        
                                          Intertidal Area
                                        
                                          InterTidalArea
                                       

                                          SR.MarineContour
                                        
                                          Marine Contour
                                        
                                          MarineContour
                                       

                                          SR.Shoreline
                                        
                                          Shoreline
                                        
                                          Shoreline
                                       

                                          SR.Coastline
                                        
                                          Coastline
                                        
                                          CoastLine
                                       

                                          SR.SeaSurfaceArea
                                        
                                          Sea surface area
                                        
                                          SeaSurfaceArea
                                       

                                          SR.SeaBedArea
                                        
                                          Sea bed area
                                        
                                          SeaBedArea
                                       

16.  16.1. 
The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Bio-geographical Regions: Bio-geographical Region.
 16.1.1. 
An area in which there are relatively homogeneous ecological conditions with common characteristics.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry defining the ecological region.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           

                                             regionClassification
                                           
                                             Region class code, according to a classification scheme.
                                           
                                             RegionClassificationValue
                                           

                                             regionClassificationScheme
                                           
                                             Classification scheme used for classifying regions.
                                           
                                             RegionClassificationSchemeValue
                                           

                                             regionClassificationLevel
                                           
                                             The classification level of the region class.
                                           
                                             RegionClassificationLevelValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 16.2.  16.2.1. 
Codes defining the classification level of the region class.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             international
                                           
                                             International
                                           
                                             This is a region classification on the international level.
                                          

                                             local
                                           
                                             Local
                                           
                                             This is a region classification on the local level.
                                          

                                             national
                                           
                                             National
                                           
                                             This is a region classification on the national level.
                                          

                                             regional
                                           
                                             Regional
                                           
                                             This is a region classification on the regional level.
                                          
 16.2.2. 
Codes defining the various bio-geographical regions.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Bio-geographical Regions.
 16.2.3. 
Codes used to define the various bio-geographical regions.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:


— Environmental Stratification Classification (EnvironmentalStratificationClassificationValue): Codes for the climatic stratification of the environment in the European 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.
— ...
— Natura 2000 And Emerald Bio-geographical Region Classification (Natura2000AndEmeraldBio-geographicalRegionClassificationValue): Codes for the classification of bio-geographical regions, as specified in the Code List for Bio-geographical Regions, Europe 2011, published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.
— Natural Vegetation Classification (NaturalVegetationClassificationValue): 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.
 16.3. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          BR.Bio-geographicalRegion
                                        
                                          Bio-geographical Regions
                                        
                                          Bio-geographicalRegion
                                       

17.  17.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘biotope’ means a region of relatively uniform environmental conditions, occupied by a given plant community and its associated animal community.
((2)) ‘habitat’ means the locality in which a plant or animal naturally grows or lives. It can be either the geographical area over which it extends, or the particular station in which a specimen is found. A habitat is characterized by a relative uniformity of the physical environment and fairly close interaction of all the biological species involved.
((3)) ‘habitat type (or biotope type)’ means an abstract type classified to describe habitats or biotopes that are common in some characteristics on a certain level of detail. Commonly used classification criteria may refer to vegetation structure (as woodland, pastures, heathland) or to abiotic features such as running waters, limestone rocks or sand dunes, but also to relevant phases or stages of the life-cycle of a certain species or ecological guild, like wintering areas, nesting areas or wandering corridors etc.
((4)) ‘distribution (of habitat types)’ means a collection of spatial objects where the habitat type occurs, giving information on the occurrence of one specific habitat type in time or space across analytical units. It is usually depicted or modelled based on other spatial objects used as analytical units, for instance across grid-cells (very frequently), bio-geographical regions, nature conservation sites or administrative units.
((5)) ‘habitat feature’ means a habitat in terms of its exact location, size (area or volume) and biological information (e.g. occurring habitat types, structural traits, lists of species, vegetation types).
((6)) ‘species’ means a taxonomic category ranking immediately below a genus and including closely-related and morphologically similar individuals which actually or potentially inbreed. In the context of the theme Habitats and Biotopes, ‘species’ means all animal species, plant species or fungi species relevant to describe a habitat.
((7)) ‘vegetation’ means the plants of an area considered in general or as communities, but not taxonomically. Vegetation can also be defined as the total plant cover in a particular area or on the Earth as a whole.
((8)) ‘vegetation type’ means plants (or total mass of plant life) of a given area considered in general or as plant communities, but not taxonomically.
 17.2. 
The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Habitats and Biotopes: Habitat.
 17.2.1. 
Geographical areas characterised by specific ecological conditions, processes, structure, and functions that physically support the organisms that live there.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The extent of the habitat based on natural boundaries.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             habitat
                                           
                                             The identifier for a habitat class, defined and described in an international, national or local habitat classification scheme.
                                           
                                             HabitatTypeCoverType
                                           

                                             habitatSpecies
                                           
                                             List of species which occur in or constitute a certain habitat at the time of mapping.
                                           
                                             HabitatSpeciesType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             habitatVegetation
                                           
                                             List of vegetation types (according to a local vegetation classification scheme) which constitute a certain habitat.
                                           
                                             HabitatVegetationType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           
 17.3.  17.3.1. 
Species which occur in a certain habitat at the time of mapping.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             localSpeciesName
                                           
                                             Scientific name plus author used in national nomenclature with its national taxonomic concept.
                                           
                                             LocalNameType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             referenceSpeciesScheme
                                           
                                             Reference list defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which all local species names and taxonomic concepts shall be mapped.
                                           
                                             ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue
                                           

                                             referenceSpeciesId
                                           
                                             Identifier of one of the reference lists given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.
                                           
                                             ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue
                                           
 17.3.2. 
Habitat type according to an international, national or local habitat classifications scheme.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             areaCovered
                                           
                                             The area covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of the habitat spatial object.
                                           
                                             Area
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             lengthCovered
                                           
                                             The length covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of a habitat spatial object.
                                           
                                             Length
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             volumeCovered
                                           
                                             The volume of a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of a habitat spatial object.
                                           
                                             Volume
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             referenceHabitatTypeId
                                           
                                             Habitat type unique identifier (code) according to one Pan-European classification scheme.
                                           
                                             ReferenceHabitatTypeCodeValue
                                           

                                             referenceHabitatTypeScheme
                                           
                                             One of the Pan-European classification schemes that are widely used in Europe.
                                           
                                             ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue
                                           

                                             localHabitatName
                                           
                                             Habitat type according to a local habitat classification scheme.
                                           
                                             LocalNameType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             referenceHabitatTypeName
                                           
                                             Name of a habitat type according to one Pan-European classification scheme.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 17.3.3. 
Vegetation type which occurs in a certain habitat.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             localVegetationName
                                           
                                             Vegetation class (vegetation type) according to a local classification scheme. Natural language name according to a local vegetation classification scheme.
                                           
                                             LocalNameType
                                           
 17.3.4. 
Name according to a local classification scheme.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             localScheme
                                           
                                             Uniform resource identifier of a local classification scheme.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           

                                             localNameCode
                                           
                                             Natural language name according to a local classification scheme.
                                           
                                             LocalNameCodeValue
                                           

                                             qualifierLocalName
                                           
                                             The relation between the local name and the corresponding name in the Pan-European schema.
                                           
                                             QualifierLocalNameValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             localName
                                           
                                             Name according to a local classification scheme.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 17.4.  17.4.1. 
List of values that specify the relation between a locally used name and a name used at the pan-European level.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             congruent
                                           
                                             congruent
                                           
                                             The local type is conceptually the same as its related Pan-European type.
                                          

                                             excludes
                                           
                                             excludes
                                           
                                             The Pan-European habitat type is conceptually not a subtype of its related local type.
                                          

                                             includedIn
                                           
                                             included in
                                           
                                             The local type is conceptually a subtype of its related Pan-European type.
                                          

                                             includes
                                           
                                             includes
                                           
                                             The Pan-European habitat type is conceptually a subtype of its related local type.
                                          

                                             overlaps
                                           
                                             overlaps
                                           
                                             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.
                                          
 17.4.2. 
Values used in the Pan-European habitat classification schemes.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists:


— EUNIS Habitat Type Code (EunisHabitatTypeCodeValue): 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.
— Habitats Directive Code (HabitatsDirectiveCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to the code list set out in Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC (as in force immediately before exit day).
— Marine Strategy Framework Directive Code (MarineStrategyFrameworkDirectiveCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC (as in force immediately before exit day).
 17.4.3. 
This value defines which pan-European habitat classification scheme has been used.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             eunis
                                           
                                             Eunis
                                           
                                             EUNIS habitat classification.
                                          

                                             habitats...
                                           
                                             Habitats ...
                                           
                                             Classification of habitats according to the code list set out in Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC (as in force immediately before exit day).
                                          

                                             marineStrategyFramework...
                                           
                                             Marine strategy framework ...
                                           
                                             Classification of habitats according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC (as in force immediately before exit day).
                                          
 17.4.4. 
Identifier taken from any local classification scheme.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 17.5.  (1) It is mandatory to make available at least one habitat type according to a (pan-european) referenceHabitatTypeScheme listed in the ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue code list. This encoding is intended to allow for queries on habitat types on a pan-European harmonized level.
 17.6. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          HB.Habitat
                                        
                                          Habitat
                                        
                                          Habitat
                                       

18.  18.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘aggregation’ means the grouping of multiple objects into a class or cluster.
((2)) ‘amalgamation’ means the combination of multiple objects in a single structure.
 18.2. 
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Species Distribution:


— Species Distribution Data Set
— Species Distribution Unit
 18.2.1. 
This data set is a collection of individual spatial objects (units) in a distribution of species.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             domainExtent
                                           
                                             The geographic extent of the domain of the feature collection.
                                           
                                             GM_MultiSurface
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             name
                                           
                                             Name of a specific data set provided for Species Distribution.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             member
                                           
                                             Individual spatial object in a collectionof spatial objects.
                                           
                                             SpeciesDistributionUnit
                                           

                                             documentBasis
                                           
                                             Reference to or citation of a document describing a campaign or a legal act which is the basis for the data set.
                                           
                                             DocumentCitation
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 18.2.2. 
Occurrence of animal and plant species aggregated by grid, region, administrative unit or other analytical unit.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             geometry
                                           
                                             The geometry of each unit in a collection.
                                           
                                             GM_Object
                                           

                                             inspireId
                                           
                                             External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                           
                                             Identifier
                                           

                                             distributionInfo
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             DistributionInfoType
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             beginLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             endLifespanVersion
                                           
                                             Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                           
                                             DateTime
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             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.
                                           
                                             SpeciesNameType
                                           



                                             Association role
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             spatialObject
                                           
                                             A reference to another spatial object defining the spatial extent of a distribution unit.
                                           
                                             AbstractFeature
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

If geometry has no value, a reference to a spatial object needs to be provided.
 18.3.  18.3.1. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             occurrenceCategory
                                           
                                             The species population density in the species distribution unit.
                                           
                                             OccurrenceCategoryValue
                                           

                                             residencyStatus
                                           
                                             Information on the status of residency of a species regarding nativeness versus introduction and permanency.
                                           
                                             ResidencyStatusValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             populationSize
                                           
                                             A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, using an upper and a lower limit.
                                           
                                             PopulationSizeType
                                           

                                             sensitiveInfo
                                           
                                             Boolean value that indicates whether the location of a specific species is sensitive.
                                           
                                             Boolean
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             populationType
                                           
                                             The permanency of populations, particularly with regard to migratory species within a given species distribution unit.
                                           
                                             PopulationTypeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             collectedFrom
                                           
                                             The date when the collecting of the original species occurrence data started.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             collectedTo
                                           
                                             The date when the collecting of the original species occurrence data stopped.
                                           
                                             Date
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 18.3.2. 
A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, which is defined by an upper and a lower limit.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             countingMethod
                                           
                                             Method of providing a number for the indication of the abundance of a species within a specific species distribution unit.
                                           
                                             CountingMethodValue
                                           

                                             countingUnit
                                           
                                             What has been counted, estimated or calculated when compiling information on the abundance of a species within the species distribution unit.
                                           
                                             CountingUnitValue
                                           

                                             populationSize
                                           
                                             A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes using upper and lower bounds.
                                           
                                             RangeType
                                           
 18.3.3. 
Value indicating the upper and lower limits of the counting, estimation or calculation of occurrences.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             upperBound
                                           
                                             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.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           

                                             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.
                                           
                                             Integer
                                           
 18.3.4. 
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.



                                             Attribute
                                           
                                             Definition
                                           
                                             Type
                                           
                                             Voidability
                                          

                                             referenceSpeciesId
                                           
                                             Identifier of one of the reference lists given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.
                                           
                                             ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue
                                           

                                             referenceSpeciesScheme
                                           
                                             Reference list defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which all local names and taxonomic concepts shall be mapped.
                                           
                                             ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue
                                           

                                             referenceSpeciesName
                                           
                                             The scientific name used in the authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             localSpeciesId
                                           
                                             Identifier used in national nomenclature.
                                           
                                             LocalSpeciesNameCodeValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             localSpeciesScheme
                                           
                                             Name of local species classification scheme (bibliographic reference).
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             localSpeciesName
                                           
                                             Scientific name used in national nomenclature with its national taxonomic concept.
                                           
                                             CharacterString
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          

                                             qualifier
                                           
                                             Specifies the taxonomic concept relationship between local species identifier and the reference species identifier.
                                           
                                             QualifierValue
                                           
                                             voidable
                                          
 18.4.  18.4.1. 
Method for producing numbers indicating the abundance of a species within an aggregation unit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             counted
                                           
                                             counted
                                           
                                             The units defined by the countUnitValues have been counted.
                                          

                                             estimated
                                           
                                             estimated
                                           
                                             The units defined by the countUnitValues have been estimated.
                                          

                                             calculated
                                           
                                             calculated
                                           
                                             The units defined by the countUnitValues have been calculated using a modelling technique.
                                          
 18.4.2. 
The defined unit used to express a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance of a species in a SpeciesDistributionUnit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified for one of the following code lists in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Species Distribution:


— General Counting Unit (GeneralCountingUnitValue): The unit used to express a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a SpeciesAggregationUnit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).
— Article 17 Counting Unit (Article17CountingUnitValue):  Any unit (“the pre-exit reporting unit”) that was used immediately before exit day for the purpose of  reporting pursuant to Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC (as in force immediately before exit day), or any unit that is similar to, and which conveys the same information as, the pre-exit reporting unit. This unit expresses a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a species distribution unit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).
 18.4.3. 
Species identifier taken from any local classification scheme.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
 18.4.4. 
The species population density in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             common
                                           
                                             Common
                                           
                                             The species is regarded as common in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.
                                          

                                             rare
                                           
                                             Rare
                                           
                                             The species is regarded as rare in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.
                                          

                                             veryRare
                                           
                                             Very rare
                                           
                                             The species is regarded as very rare in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.
                                          

                                             present
                                           
                                             Present
                                           
                                             The species is present in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.
                                          

                                             absent
                                           
                                             Absent
                                           
                                             The species has been searched for but not found in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.
                                          
 18.4.5. 
The permanency of populations, particularly with regard to migratory species within a given species distribution unit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Species Distribution.
 18.4.6. 
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.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             congruent
                                           
                                             Congruent
                                           
                                             The taxonomic concepts are identical.
                                          

                                             includedIn
                                           
                                             Included in
                                           
                                             The taxonomic concept of the localSpeciesName is included in the concept of the referenceSpeciesName.
                                          

                                             includes
                                           
                                             Includes
                                           
                                             The taxonomic concept of the localSpeciesName includes the concept of the referenceSpeciesName.
                                          

                                             overlaps
                                           
                                             Overlaps
                                           
                                             The taxonomic concepts partially overlap, but each one has a part that is not included in the other.
                                          

                                             excludes
                                           
                                             Excludes
                                           
                                             The taxonomic concepts exclude each other.
                                          
 18.4.7. 
Reference lists containing species identifiers.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists:


— EU-Nomen Code (EuNomenCodeValue): Reference lists containing the EU-Nomen species identifiers, as specified in the Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure available through the EU-Nomen portal.
— EUNIS Species Code (EunisSpeciesCodeValue): Reference lists containing the EUNIS species identifiers, as specified in EUNIS Biodiversity database published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.
— ...
 18.4.8. 
Reference lists defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which local names and taxonomic concepts can be mapped.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                             Value
                                           
                                             Name
                                           
                                             Definition
                                          

                                             eunomen
                                           
                                             Eunomen
                                           
                                             Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the Pan European Species Inventory, published by the EU-Nomen portal.
                                          

                                             eunis
                                           
                                             Eunis
                                           
                                             Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the EUNIS Species list.
                                          
nature 
                                             Nature ... 
                                             Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the species lists set out in Annexes I, II and III to Directive 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive) and Annexes I, II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive), as each was in force immediately before exit day.
                                          
 18.4.9. 
Category of the residency of the occurrences or estimated population within a given aggregation unit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Species distribution.
 18.5.  (1) Where grid representations of species distributions are needed, the Grid_ETRS89-LAEA as defined in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall be used.
 (2) 

((a)) if a species has not been actively searched for, the distributionInfo attribute shall be void with reason ‘unknown’,
((b)) and if a species has been actively searched for, but has not been found, the value of the attribute occurenceCategory of DistributionInfoType shall be ‘absent’.
 (3) If the geometries of the spatial objects in aSpeciesDistributionUnit data set are derived from the geometries of spatial objects in another data set, then this source data set (including its version) shall be described as part of the lineage metadata element.
 18.6. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          SD.<CodeListValue>
                                           
                                          Species Distribution (of <human readable name>)
                                        
                                          SpeciesDistributionUnit (speciesName / referenceSpeciesId: ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue)
                                       

                                          Example: SD.SulaBassana
                                        
                                          Example: Species Distribution (of Sula bassana)
                                        


19.  19.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((4)) ‘energy resource’ means a concentration or occurrence of an energy source which may have been present, is present or may be present in the future.
((5)) ‘fossil fuels’ means a form of non-renewable primary energy formed by natural processes such as the anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms, which contains high percentages of carbon and includes coal, crude oil, and natural gas.
((6)) ‘primary energy’ means energy that has not been subjected to any conversion or transformation process.
((7)) ‘non-renewable energy’ means natural resources which, due to long-term formation, cannot be produced, grown, generated, or used on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate.
((8)) ‘energy from renewable sources’ means energy from renewable non-fossil sources, namely wind, solar, aerothermal, geothermal, hydrothermal and ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases....
((9)) ‘waste as energy resources’ means a fuel that may consist of many different materials coming from combustible industrial, institutional, hospital and household waste 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.
 19.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Energy Resources are structured in the following packages:


— Energy Resources Base
— Energy Resources Vector
— Energy Resources Coverage
 19.3.  19.3.1.  19.3.1.1. 
Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the height/depth range.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                lowerBound
                                              
                                                Value indicating the lower bound of the height/depth range.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                upperBound
                                              
                                                Value indicating the upper bound of the height/depth range.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              

Value of lowerBound shall be expressed in meters.

Value of upperBound shall be expressed in meters.
 19.3.1.2. 
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.).



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                verticalExtent
                                              
                                                Extent of the vertical dimension, represented by a scalar or by a range of values.
                                              
                                                VerticalExtentValue
                                              

                                                verticalReference
                                              
                                                Reference level that was chosen to determine the vertical height/depth.
                                              
                                                VerticalReferenceValue
                                              
 19.3.1.3. 
Either a single number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth position of an Energy Resource.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                range
                                              
                                                Range of numbers representing the height or depth range of an Energy Resource.
                                              
                                                VerticalReferenceRangeType
                                              

                                                scalar
                                              
                                                Number representing the height or depth of an Energy Resource.
                                              
                                                Length
                                              

Value of scalar shall be expressed in meters.
 19.3.2.  19.3.2.1. 
Values for the most widely used classification schemes to classify and quantify energy resources.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources.
 19.3.2.2. 
Values indicating the various levels of fossil fuel resources.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources.
 19.3.2.3. 
Types of renewable and waste resources.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                biogas
                                              
                                                biogas
                                              
                                                A gas composed principally of methane and carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic digestion of biomass.
                                             

                                                geothermal
                                              
                                                geothermal
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                hydro
                                              
                                                hydro power
                                              
                                                Potential and kinetic energy of water converted into electricity in hydroelectric plants.
                                             

                                                industrialWaste
                                              
                                                industrial waste
                                              
                                                Waste of industrial non-renewable origin (solids or liquids) combusted directly for the production of electricity and/or heat.
                                             

                                                liquidBiofuels
                                              
                                                liquid biofuels
                                              
                                                Liquid biofuels are biogasoline, bio-diesels or other biofuels directly used as fuel.
                                             

                                                municipalSolidWaste
                                              
                                                municipal solid waste
                                              
                                                Waste produced by households, industry, hospitals and the tertiary sector which contains biodegradable materials that are incinerated at specific installations.
                                             

                                                solarPhotovoltaic
                                              
                                                solar photovoltaic
                                              
                                                Sunlight converted into electricity by the use of solar cells usually made of semi-conducting material which, when exposed to light, will generate electricity.
                                             

                                                solarThermal
                                              
                                                solar thermal
                                              
                                                Heat from solar radiationthat can consist ofsolar thermal-electric plants or of equipment for the production of heat.
                                             

                                                solidBiomass
                                              
                                                solid biomass
                                              
                                                Covers organic, non-fossil material of biological origin which may be used as fuel for heat production or electricity generation.
                                             

                                                tideWaveOcean
                                              
                                                tide, wave, ocean
                                              
                                                Mechanical energy derived from tidal movement, wave motion or ocean current and exploited for electricity generation.
                                             

                                                wind
                                              
                                                wind
                                              
                                                Kinetic energy of wind exploited for electricity generation in wind turbines.
                                             
 19.3.2.4. 
Types of fossil fuels.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                hardCoal
                                              
                                                hard coal
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                lowRankCoal
                                              
                                                low-rank coal
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                peat
                                              
                                                peat
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                crudeOil
                                              
                                                crude oil
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                naturalGas
                                              
                                                natural gas
                                              
                                                Gases occurring in underground deposits, whether liquefied or gaseous, consisting mainly of methane.
                                             

                                                naturalGasLiquids
                                              
                                                natural gas liquids
                                              
                                                Liquid or liquefied hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas in separation facilities or gas processing plants.
                                             

                                                oilSands
                                              
                                                oil sands
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                oilShales
                                              
                                                oil shales
                                              
                                                Oil shale, also known as kerogen shale, is an organic-rich fine-grained sedimentary rock containing kerogen (immature hydrocarbons).
                                             
 19.3.2.5. 
Values indicating the reference level of the vertical extent.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources.
 19.4.  19.4.1. 
The package Energy Resources Vector contains the following spatial object types:


— Vector Energy Resource
— Fossil Fuel Resource
— Renewable And Waste Resource
 19.4.1.1. 
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.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                geometry
                                              
                                                Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by this energy resource.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              

                                                classificationAndQuantificationFramework
                                              
                                                A reference classification scheme to classify and quantify energy resources.
                                              
                                                ClassificationAndQuantificationFrameworkValue
                                              

                                                verticalExtent
                                              
                                                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.).
                                              
                                                VerticalExtentType
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                exploitationPeriod
                                              
                                                The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the application.
                                              
                                                ExploitationPeriodType
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                reportingAuthority
                                              
                                                Organisation responsible for reporting on the estimated and produced energy resources.
                                              
                                                RelatedParty
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                resourceName
                                              
                                                The name of the energy resource.
                                              
                                                GeographicalName
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 19.4.1.2. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of VectorEnergyResource.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                resource
                                              
                                                Type and amount of fossil fuel resources in a single spatial object.
                                              
                                                FossilFuelResourceType
                                              

                                                dateOfDiscovery
                                              
                                                The date the energy source was discovered.
                                              
                                                TM_Position
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 19.4.1.3. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of VectorEnergyResource.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                capacity
                                              
                                                Energy capacity of a renewable energy resource within the spatial extent.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                dateOfDetermination
                                              
                                                Date on which the capacity of the resource has been determined.
                                              
                                                TM_Position
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                typeOfResource
                                              
                                                The type of renewable energy or waste resource.
                                              
                                                RenewableAndWasteValue
                                              
 19.4.2.  19.4.2.1. 
Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the calorific range of the energy resource.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                lowerBound
                                              
                                                Value indicating the lower bound of the calorific range.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              

                                                upperBound
                                              
                                                Value indicating the upper bound of the calorific range.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
 19.4.2.2. 
Value or range of values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource.

This type is a union type.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                calorificRange
                                              
                                                A range of calorific values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource.
                                              
                                                CalorificRangeType
                                              

                                                calorificScalar
                                              
                                                Measure quantifying the calorific property of an Energy Resource.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              
 19.4.2.3. 
The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the exploitation or application.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                beginTime
                                              
                                                The time when the exploitation started.
                                              
                                                TM_Position
                                              

                                                endTime
                                              
                                                The time when the exploitation ended.
                                              
                                                TM_Position
                                              
 19.4.2.4. 
Amount of resources according to the specific categorisation.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                amount
                                              
                                                Amount of resource present in the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Measure
                                              

                                                dateOfDetermination
                                              
                                                Date on whichthe resource was quantified.
                                              
                                                TM_Position
                                              

                                                resourceClass
                                              
                                                Category indicating the different confidence of fossil fuel resource, like initially in place, proven reserves, contingent.
                                              
                                                FossilFuelClassValue
                                              
 19.4.2.5. 
Type and amount of resource according to specific categorisation.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                calorificValue
                                              
                                                Each fossil fuel resource is characterised by its own calorific value, i.e. the quantity of energy available in a unit of mass.
                                              
                                                CalorificValueType
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                quantity
                                              
                                                Amount of resource according to the specific categorisation.
                                              
                                                HydrocarbonMeasure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                typeOfResource
                                              
                                                Type of fossil fuel.
                                              
                                                FossilFuelValue
                                              
 19.5.  19.5.1. 
The package Energy Resources Coverage contains the spatial object type Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage.
 19.5.1.1. 
Function that returns an energy potential value from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatio-temporal domain.

This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              

                                                potentialType
                                              
                                                There are various types of potential energy, each associated with a particular type of power.
                                              
                                                PotentialTypeValue
                                              

                                                typeOfResource
                                              
                                                Type of renewable and waste resource to which the measured phenomenon is applicable.
                                              
                                                RenewableAndWasteValue
                                              

                                                domainExtent
                                              
                                                The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.
                                              
                                                EX_Extent
                                              

                                                assessmentMethod
                                              
                                                A reference to the method used to assess the energy resource potential.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                name
                                              
                                                Name of the coverage.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                validTime
                                              
                                                The time period for which this coverage is representative.
                                              
                                                TM_Period
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                verticalExtent
                                              
                                                A number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth for which the range set values are valid.
                                              
                                                VerticalExtentType
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

The rangeSet values shall be of type Measure.
 19.5.2.  19.5.2.1. 
Types of potential energy from renewable and waste resources.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified for one of the following code lists in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources:


— Geothermal Potential (GeothermalPotentialValue): Types of potential geothermal energy.
— Hydro Potential (HydroPotentialValue): Types of potential hydro energy.
— Solar Potential (SolarPotentialValue): Types of potential solar energy.
— Tidal Potential (TidalPotentialValue): Types of potential tidal energy.
— Wind Potential (WindPotentialValue): Types of potential wind energy.
 19.6. 
Where the geometry of the spatial object is derived from another spatial object, the geometries of the two objects shall be consistent.
 19.7. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          ER. FossilFuelResource
                                        
                                          Fossil Fuel Resources
                                        
                                          FossilFuelResource
                                       

                                          ER.RenewableAndWasteResource
                                        
                                          Renewable And Waste Resources
                                        
                                          RenewableAndWasteResource
                                       

                                          ER.RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage
                                        
                                          Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage
                                        
                                          RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage
                                       

20.  20.1. 
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:


((1)) ‘commodity’ means a material of economic interest in an earth resource.
((2)) ‘mine’ means an excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, including underground workings and open-pit workings (also called open-sky mines) for the extraction of metallic commodities, as well as open workings for the extraction of industrial minerals, (which are commonly referred to as quarries).
((3)) ‘mining activity’ means the process of extracting metallic or non-metallic mineral deposits from the Earth.
 20.2. 
The types specified for the spatial data theme Mineral Resources are structured in the following packages:


— Mineral Resources
— Geology (for the spatial object type MappedFeature, specified in Section 4.2.1.10 of Annex III)
 20.3. 
The package Mineral Resources contains the following spatial object types:


— Earth Resource
— Mineral Occurrence
— Commodity
— Exploration Activity
— Mining Feature
— Mining Feature Occurrence
— Mine
— Mining Activity
 20.3.1.  20.3.1.1. 
The kinds of observable or inferred phenomena required to classify economic and non economic earth resources.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                dimension
                                              
                                                The size/volume of the earth resource.
                                              
                                                EarthResourceDimension
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                expression
                                              
                                                An indicator of whether an EarthResource appears on the surface or has been detected under cover rocks.
                                              
                                                Category
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                form
                                              
                                                The orebody’s typical physical and structural relationship to wallrocks and associated rocks.
                                              
                                                Category
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                linearOrientation
                                              
                                                The linear orientation of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                CGI_LinearOrientation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                planarOrientation
                                              
                                                The planar orientation of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                CGI_PlanarOrientation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                shape
                                              
                                                The typical geometrical shape of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                Category
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                sourceReference
                                              
                                                The source reference for the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanversion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                oreAmount
                                              
                                                The estimated or calculated amount of ore with the identification of the commodities contained and their grade.
                                              
                                                OreMeasure
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                explorationHistory
                                              
                                                Chronological list of surveys undertaken to better define the potential of a mineral occurrence.
                                              
                                                ExplorationActivity
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                classification
                                              
                                                Classification of the EarthResource.
                                              
                                                MineralDepositModel
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                resourceExtraction
                                              
                                                One or more periods of mining activity of the earth resource.
                                              
                                                MiningActivity
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                commodityDescription
                                              
                                                The commodities present in the resource ranked by importance order
                                              
                                                Commodity
                                              
 20.3.1.2. 
A mineral accumulation in the lithosphere.

This type is a sub-type of EarthResource.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                type
                                              
                                                The type of mineral occurrence.
                                              
                                                MineralOccurrenceTypeValue
                                              

                                                endusePotential
                                              
                                                The end-use potential of the mineral.
                                              
                                                EndusePotentialValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 20.3.1.3. 
The material of economic interest in the EarthResource.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                commodityImportance
                                              
                                                The importance of the deposit for the commodity.
                                              
                                                ImportanceValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                commodity
                                              
                                                The earth resource commodity.
                                              
                                                CommodityCodeValue
                                              

                                                commodityRank
                                              
                                                The rank of the commodity.
                                              
                                                Integer
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                source
                                              
                                                The deposit/resource from which the commodity comes.
                                              
                                                EarthResource
                                              
 20.3.1.4. 
A period of exploration activity.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                activityDuration
                                              
                                                Period, or extent in time, of the exploration activity.
                                              
                                                TM_Period
                                              

                                                activityType
                                              
                                                The type of exploration activity.
                                              
                                                ExplorationActivityTypeValue
                                              

                                                explorationResult
                                              
                                                The result of the exploration activity.
                                              
                                                ExplorationResultValue
                                              
 20.3.1.5. 
Spatial object type grouping the common properties of mines and mining activities.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                inspireId
                                              
                                                External object identifier of the spatial object.
                                              
                                                Identifier
                                              
 20.3.1.6. 
A spatial representation of a MiningFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                shape
                                              
                                                The geometry of the MiningFeature.
                                              
                                                GM_Object
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                specification
                                              
                                                Indicates the MiningFeature that the MiningFeatureOccurrence specifies.
                                              
                                                MiningFeature
                                              
 20.3.1.7. 
An excavation carried out for the extraction of mineral deposits.

This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                mineName
                                              
                                                Data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.
                                              
                                                MineName
                                              

                                                status
                                              
                                                Operational status value of the mine.
                                              
                                                MineStatusValue
                                              

                                                sourceReference
                                              
                                                The source reference for the mine.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                startDate
                                              
                                                Date on which the mine commenced operation.
                                              
                                                TM_Instant
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endDate
                                              
                                                Date on which the mine ceased operation.
                                              
                                                TM_Instant
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                beginLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                endLifespanVersion
                                              
                                                Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
                                              
                                                DateTime
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                relatedMine
                                              
                                                A related mine.
                                              
                                                Mine
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                relatedActivity
                                              
                                                The MiningActivity associated with the Mine.
                                              
                                                MiningActivity
                                              
 20.3.1.8. 
The process of extracting metallic, non-metallic mineral or industrial rock deposits from the Earth.

This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                activityDuration
                                              
                                                Period, or extent in time, of the mining activity.
                                              
                                                TM_Period
                                              

                                                activityType
                                              
                                                The type of mining activity.
                                              
                                                MiningActivityTypeValue
                                              

                                                oreProcessed
                                              
                                                The amount of ore processed by the activity.
                                              
                                                Quantity
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                processingType
                                              
                                                The type of processing carried out during the mining activity.
                                              
                                                ProcessingActivityTypeValue
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                associatedMine
                                              
                                                The mine where the mining activity takes or took place.
                                              
                                                Mine
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                deposit
                                              
                                                The deposit to which the mining activity is associated.
                                              
                                                EarthResource
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 20.3.2.  20.3.2.1. 
A measure of the amount of the commodity based on a Reserve, Resource or Endowment calculation.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                commodityAmount
                                              
                                                The amount of the commodity.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                cutOffGrade
                                              
                                                The cut-off grade used for calculating the commodity measure.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                grade
                                              
                                                The grade of the commodity.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                commodityOfInterest
                                              
                                                The commodity to which the CommodityMeasure refers.
                                              
                                                Commodity
                                              
 20.3.2.2. 
The size and volume of the earth resource.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                area
                                              
                                                The area of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                depth
                                              
                                                The depth of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                length
                                              
                                                The length of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                width
                                              
                                                The width of the Earth Resource.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 20.3.2.3. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                includesReserves
                                              
                                                A flag indicating if the estimate includes the reserves value.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                includesResources
                                              
                                                A flag indicating if the estimate includes the resources value.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 20.3.2.4. 
A data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                isPreferred
                                              
                                                A boolean operator indicating if the value in mineName is the preferred name of the mine.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              

                                                mineName
                                              
                                                The name of the mine.
                                              
                                                CharacterString
                                              
 20.3.2.5. 
Systematically arranged information describing the essential attributes of a class of mineral deposits. It may be empirical (descriptive) or theoretical (genetic).



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                mineralDepositGroup
                                              
                                                A grouping of mineral deposits defined by generic characteristics.
                                              
                                                MineralDepositGroupValue
                                              

                                                mineralDepositType
                                              
                                                Style of mineral occurrence or deposit.
                                              
                                                MineralDepositTypeValue
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 20.3.2.6. 
The estimate of the Reserve, Resource or Endowment ore amount.

This type is abstract.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                classificationMethodUsed
                                              
                                                Means of calculating the measurement.
                                              
                                                ClassificationMethodUsedValue
                                              

                                                date
                                              
                                                Date of calculated or estimated value.
                                              
                                                TM_GeometricPrimitive
                                              

                                                dimension
                                              
                                                Size of the body used in the calculation.
                                              
                                                EarthResourceDimension
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                ore
                                              
                                                Amount of ore.
                                              
                                                QuantityRange
                                              

                                                proposedExtractionMethod
                                              
                                                The method proposed to extract the commodity.
                                              
                                                Category
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             

                                                sourceReference
                                              
                                                The reference for the OreMeasure values.
                                              
                                                DocumentCitation
                                              



                                                Association role
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                measureDetails
                                              
                                                A measure of the amount of each commodity, based on a reserve, resource or endowment calculation.
                                              
                                                CommodityMeasure
                                              
 20.3.2.7. 
The economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource.

This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                category
                                              
                                                The level of confidence of the estimate.
                                              
                                                ReserveCategoryValue
                                              
 20.3.2.8. 
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.

This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.



                                                Attribute
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Type
                                              
                                                Voidability
                                             

                                                category
                                              
                                                Indication of whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.
                                              
                                                ResourceCategoryValue
                                              

                                                includesReserves
                                              
                                                A flag indicating whether the estimate of resources includes reserve values.
                                              
                                                Boolean
                                              
                                                voidable
                                             
 20.3.3.  20.3.3.1. 
Codes indicating the means used to calculate the ore measurement.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                JORCcode
                                              
                                                JORC code
                                              
                                                The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
                                             

                                                NI43-101
                                              
                                                NI 43-101
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                CIMstandards
                                              
                                                CIM standards
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                SAMRECcode
                                              
                                                SAMREC code
                                              
                                                The South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
                                             

                                                IMMReportingCode
                                              
                                                IMM Reporting 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.
                                             

                                                SMEGuide
                                              
                                                SME Guide
                                              
                                                A guide for reporting exploration information, mineral resources, and mineral reserves – USA.
                                             

                                                IIMChCode
                                              
                                                IIMCh 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.
                                             

                                                peruvianCode
                                              
                                                Peruvian Code
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                CRIRSCOCode
                                              
                                                CRIRSCO Code
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                UNFCCode
                                              
                                                UNFC Code
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                SECGuide
                                              
                                                SEC Guide
                                              
                                                Description of Property by Issuers Engaged or to be Engaged in Significant Mining Operations. Developed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
                                             

                                                PERCCode
                                              
                                                PERC Code
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                russianCode
                                              
                                                Russian 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.
                                             

                                                historicResourceEstimate
                                              
                                                Historic resource estimate
                                              
                                                Term for resource estimation before 
                                                ‘
                                                standard codes
                                                ’
                                                 (e.g. JORC etc.)
                                             
 20.3.3.2. 
Values indicating the type of commodity.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.
 20.3.3.3. 
Values indicating the end-use potential of the mineral.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                metallicMinerals
                                              
                                                metallic minerals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including any type of metallic mineral.
                                              

                                                preciousMetals
                                              
                                                precious metals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Silver; Gold; Platinoids in general.
                                              
                                                metallicMinerals
                                             

                                                baseMetals
                                              
                                                base metals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Aluminium; Copper; Lead; Lead + Zinc; Tin; Zinc
                                              
                                                metallicMinerals
                                             

                                                ironFerroalloyMetals
                                              
                                                iron and ferro-alloy metals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Cobalt; Chromium; Iron; Manganese; Molybdenum; Niobium; Nickel; Vanadium; Tungsten.
                                              
                                                metallicMinerals
                                             

                                                specialityAndRareMetals
                                              
                                                speciality and rare metals
                                              
                                                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).
                                              
                                                metallicMinerals
                                             

                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                              
                                                non-metallic minerals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including any type of non-metallic mineral.
                                              

                                                buildingRawMaterial
                                              
                                                building raw material
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Aggregate; Dimension & ornamental stones (granite, gabbro, travertine, etc.); Gypsum, anhydrite; Cement limestone; Limestone for lime; Marble.
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                ceramicAndRefractory
                                              
                                                ceramic and refractory
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including common clays (brick, tile); White-firing clays (refractory and ceramic clays); Dolomite; Feldspar, nepheline; Kaolin; Andalusite group (andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite).
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                chemicalMinerals
                                              
                                                chemical minerals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Borates; Barite; Fluorite; Magnesium (magnesite); Sodium sulphate; Sodium carbonate (trona); Pyrite; Sulphur; Rock salt; Strontium; Zeolites.
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                energyCoverMinerals
                                              
                                                energy cover minerals
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Bituminous sandstone/limestone, oil shale; Coal; Lignite; Peat; Thorium; Uranium.
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                fertilizer
                                              
                                                fertilizer
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Phosphate; Potash (sylvite, carnalite).
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                preciousAndSemiPreciousStones
                                              
                                                precious and semi-precious stones
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including Diamond (industrial and gemstone); Emerald; Ruby, Sapphire, Corundum (gemstone); Beryls, quartz, tourmalines, garnets, topaz, peridot, zircon, etc. (gemstones).
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                specialityAndOtherIndustrialMinerals
                                              
                                                speciality and other industrial rocks and minerals
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                nonMetallicMinerals
                                             

                                                recycledWaste
                                              
                                                recycled waste
                                              
                                                Mineral occurrences including metals or minerals coming from mining waste treatment.
                                              
 20.3.3.4. 
Types of exploration activity carried out.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                regionalReconnaissance
                                              
                                                regional reconnaissance
                                              
                                                Regional investigation to identify anomalies (geochemical, geophysical, mineralogical) and discover occurrences.
                                              

                                                hammerProspectingAndGeologicalReconnaissance
                                              
                                                hammer prospecting and geological reconnaissance
                                              
                                                Drafting of a very preliminary geological map with the main formations and the main structures, including the location of discovered mineral showings.
                                              
                                                regionalReconnaissance
                                             

                                                regionalGeochemistry
                                              
                                                regional geochemistry
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                regionalReconnaissance
                                             

                                                airborneGeophysics
                                              
                                                airborne geophysics
                                              
                                                Exploration technique based on the detection of anomalous physical characteristics of a ground.
                                              
                                                regionalReconnaissance
                                             

                                                regionalHeavyMineralSampling
                                              
                                                regional heavy mineral sampling
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                regionalReconnaissance
                                             

                                                detailedSurfaceExploration
                                              
                                                detailed surface exploration
                                              
                                                Detailed surface exploration to delineate anomalies and describe occurrences in their refined geological context.
                                              

                                                geologicalMappingAndSampling
                                              
                                                geological mapping and sampling
                                              
                                                Detailed geological mapping of the area(s) of interest.
                                              
                                                detailedSurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                detailedGeochemistry
                                              
                                                detailed geochemistry
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                detailedSurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                detailedGeophysics
                                              
                                                detailed geophysics
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                detailedSurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                detailedHeavyMineralSampling
                                              
                                                detailed heavy mineral sampling
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                detailedSurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                subsurfaceExploration
                                              
                                                subsurface exploration
                                              
                                                Subsurface exploration using the low costs techniques (trenching, destructive drilling, etc.), of resources appraisal.
                                              

                                                trenchingChannelSampling
                                              
                                                removal of overburden, trenching, channel sampling
                                              
                                                Shallow ditch from which a sample can be taken and a geological observation made.
                                              
                                                subsurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                augerDrilling
                                              
                                                auger 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. 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.
                                              
                                                subsurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                percussionDrilling
                                              
                                                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. In this case, drilling is performed with a percussion tool.
                                              
                                                subsurfaceExploration
                                             

                                                assesmentOfResource
                                              
                                                assesmantof 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.
                                              

                                                reconnaissancePercussionDrilling
                                              
                                                reconnaissance percussion 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.
                                              
                                                assesmentOfResource
                                             

                                                reconnaissanceCoreDrilling
                                              
                                                reconnaissance core 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.
                                              
                                                assesmentOfResource
                                             

                                                geologicalInterpretation
                                              
                                                geological interpretation
                                              
                                                Compilation and synthesis of all the available geological information in order to get an as precise as possible model of the mineral resource.
                                              
                                                assesmentOfResource
                                             

                                                oreBeneficiationTest
                                              
                                                ore beneficiation tests
                                              
                                                Technique designed to treat run of mine material.
                                              
                                                assesmentOfResource
                                             

                                                approximateResourceCalculation
                                              
                                                approximate calculation of the resource
                                              
                                                Rough evaluation of the tonnage and grade essentially based on drill holes information, by correlation and interpolation of intersected mineralized sections.
                                              
                                                assesmentOfResource
                                             

                                                evaluationOfOreDeposit
                                              
                                                evaluation of the ore deposit
                                              
                                                This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision.
                                              

                                                systematicReconnaissanceCoreDrilling
                                              
                                                systematic reconnaissance core drilling
                                              
                                                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
                                              
                                                evaluationOfOreDeposit
                                             

                                                miningWorkings
                                              
                                                mining workings
                                              
                                                Reconnaissance workings aimed at getting a better understanding of the deposit, and allowing to get large ore samples for detailed beneficiation tests.
                                              
                                                evaluationOfOreDeposit
                                             

                                                geostatisticalEstimates
                                              
                                                geostatistical estimates
                                              
                                                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.
                                              
                                                evaluationOfOreDeposit
                                             

                                                feasibilityStudyReport
                                              
                                                feasibility study and report
                                              
                                                Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.
                                              
                                                evaluationOfOreDeposit
                                             

                                                miningPilot
                                              
                                                mining pilot
                                              
                                                Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.
                                              
                                                evaluationOfOreDeposit
                                             
 20.3.3.5. 
Values indicating the result of the exploration activity.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                isolatedMineralizedStones
                                              
                                                isolated mineralized stones, showings, occurrences, altered areas
                                              
                                                Identification of possible markers of a mineralized area.
                                             

                                                anomalies
                                              
                                                anomalies
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                keyMineralsIdentification
                                              
                                                identification of key minerals
                                              
                                                Identification of particular minerals which may indicate a possible mineralized area or accompany a mineralizing process.
                                             

                                                detailedProspectMap
                                              
                                                detailed prospect map with location of mineralized areas
                                              
                                                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
                                              
                                                structured anomalies
                                              
                                                Narrowing of the area under mineral prospection, and a more detailed internal structure
                                             

                                                prospectBoundariesRefinement
                                              
                                                prospect boundaries refinement
                                              
                                                Progressively reducing the surface area until the discovery of a mineral deposit.
                                             

                                                primaryReconnaissanceMineralization
                                              
                                                mineralization primary reconnaissance
                                              
                                                The first attempts to see (removal of overburdens, trenching) or to intercept (auger, subsurface percussion drilling), and to sample primary mineralization.
                                             

                                                indicatedMineralization
                                              
                                                mineralization indicated
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                indicatedOreDeposit
                                              
                                                ore deposit 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.
                                             

                                                indicatedAndEstimatedOreDeposit
                                              
                                                ore deposit indicated and estimated
                                              
                                                Refinement of previous knowledge using statistical tools allowing for example interpolations between drill holes, and definition of enriched areas.
                                             

                                                feasibilityStudyForMiningDecision
                                              
                                                feasibility study report available for mining decision
                                              
                                                Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.
                                             

                                                industrialTest
                                              
                                                industrial test
                                              
                                                Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.
                                             
 20.3.3.6. 
Values indicating the importance of the commodity for the Earth Resource.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.
 20.3.3.7. 
Values indicating the operational status of the mine.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                              
                                                Parent
                                             

                                                operating
                                              
                                                operating
                                              
                                                A mine is operating.
                                              

                                                operatingContinuously
                                              
                                                operating continuously
                                              
                                                A mine is operating continuously.
                                              
                                                operating
                                             

                                                operatingIntermittently
                                              
                                                operating intermittently
                                              
                                                A mine is operating intermittently.
                                              
                                                operating
                                             

                                                notOperating
                                              
                                                not operating
                                              
                                                A mine is not operating.
                                              

                                                closed
                                              
                                                closed
                                              
                                                A mine can be closed for technical, economical or technico-economical reasons.
                                              
                                                notOperating
                                             

                                                abandoned
                                              
                                                abandoned
                                              
                                                A mine is abandoned.
                                              
                                                notOperating
                                             

                                                careAndMaintenance
                                              
                                                care and maintenance
                                              
                                                A mine is under care and maintenance.
                                              
                                                notOperating
                                             

                                                retention
                                              
                                                retention
                                              
                                                A mine can be kept unexploited until the price of contained commodity(ies) makes it economical.
                                              
                                                notOperating
                                             

                                                historic
                                              
                                                historic
                                              
                                                An 
                                                ‘
                                                old
                                                ’
                                                 mine which has been exploited before 1900.
                                              
                                                notOperating
                                             

                                                underDevelopment
                                              
                                                under development
                                              
                                                Under development.
                                              

                                                construction
                                              
                                                under construction
                                              
                                                Under construction.
                                              
                                                underDevelopment
                                             

                                                pendingApproval
                                              
                                                pending approval
                                              
                                                A mine waiting for the exploitation authorization, generally given by a State Mining Engineering Department.
                                              
                                                underDevelopment
                                             

                                                feasibility
                                              
                                                feasibility
                                              
                                                Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.
                                              
                                                underDevelopment
                                             
 20.3.3.8. 
Values indicating the grouping of mineral deposits on the basis of their generic characteristics.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                organic
                                              
                                                organic
                                              
                                                Organic deposits result from the concentration of organic matter on, or close to the surface, by sedimentation and early diagenesis.
                                             

                                                residualOrSurficial
                                              
                                                residual/surficial
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                placer
                                              
                                                placer
                                              
                                                Placer deposits represent concentrations of heavy minerals of certain elements, particularly of Au, U, and PGE, by sedimentary processes.
                                             

                                                continentalSedimentAndVolcanics
                                              
                                                continental sediments and volcanics
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                sedimentHosted
                                              
                                                sediment-hosted
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                chemicalSediment
                                              
                                                chemical sediment
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                marineVolcanicAssociation
                                              
                                                marine volcanic association
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                epithermal
                                              
                                                epithermal
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                veinBrecciaStockwork
                                              
                                                vein, breccia and stockwork
                                              It is a systematic group with special occurrence of mineral deposits in a finite volume within a rock.Vein: Fracture filling deposits which often have great lateral and/or depth extent but which are usually very narrow. Breccia: A fissure containing numerous wall-rock fragments, with mineral deposits in the interstices. Stockwork: a complex system of structurally controlled or randomly oriented veins.

                                                manto
                                              
                                                manto
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                skarn
                                              
                                                skarn
                                              
                                                Mineral deposits formed by replacement of limestone by ore and calc-silicate minerals, usually adjacent to a felsic or granitic intrusive body.
                                             

                                                porphyry
                                              
                                                porphyry
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                ultramaficOrMafic
                                              
                                                ultramafic / mafic
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                carbonatite
                                              
                                                carbonatites
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                pegmatite
                                              
                                                pegmatite
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                metamorphicHosted
                                              
                                                metamorphic-hosted
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                gemsOrSemipreciousStones
                                              
                                                gems and semi-precious stones
                                              
                                                A piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
                                             

                                                industrialRocks
                                              
                                                industrial rocks
                                              
                                                Industrial minerals 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.
                                             
 20.3.3.9. 
Values indicating the style of mineral occurrence or deposit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.
 20.3.3.10. 
The type of mineral occurrence.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                mineralDeposit
                                              
                                                mineral deposit
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                oreDeposit
                                              
                                                ore deposit
                                              
                                                The naturally occurring material from which a mineral or minerals of economic value can be extracted at a reasonable profit.
                                             

                                                occurrence
                                              
                                                occurrence
                                              
                                                Any ore or economic mineral in any concentration found in bedrock or as float.
                                             

                                                prospect
                                              
                                                prospect
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                province
                                              
                                                province
                                              
                                                Geologic provinces classified by mineral resources.
                                             

                                                district
                                              
                                                district
                                              
                                                Geologic districts classified by mineral resources.
                                             

                                                field
                                              
                                                field
                                              
                                                A region or area that possesses or is characterized by a particular mineral resource.
                                             

                                                lode
                                              
                                                lode
                                              
                                                A mineral deposit consisting of a zone of veins, veinlets, disseminations, or planar breccias.
                                             
 20.3.3.11. 
The type of mining activity, processing activity, or production.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                adit
                                              
                                                adit
                                              
                                                A horizontal passage from the surface into a mine.
                                             

                                                alluvial
                                              
                                                alluvial
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                decline
                                              
                                                decline
                                              
                                                Passage or adit driven on a decline from the surface to provide access to a mine.
                                             

                                                diggings
                                              
                                                diggings
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                dredging
                                              
                                                dredging
                                              
                                                A form of open pit mining in which the digging machinery and processing plant are situated on a floating barge or hull.
                                             

                                                multiple
                                              
                                                multiple
                                              
                                                A multiple activity.
                                             

                                                openPit
                                              
                                                open pit
                                              
                                                An open-sky excavation (also open-sky mine) for the extraction of metallic ores and /or commodities.
                                             

                                                openPitAndUnderground
                                              
                                                open pit and underground
                                              
                                                Covers both the open pit and underground mining activity.
                                             

                                                quarry
                                              
                                                quarry
                                              
                                                Open workings, usually for the extraction of stone.
                                             

                                                reworking
                                              
                                                reworking
                                              
                                                New mining activities carried out on already explored mines.
                                             

                                                shaft
                                              
                                                shaft
                                              
                                                A vertical or inclined excavation through which a mine is worked.
                                             

                                                sluicing
                                              
                                                sluicing
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                solutionMining
                                              
                                                solution mining
                                               (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.


                                                surfaceMining
                                              
                                                surface mining
                                              
                                                Broad category of mining in which soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit (the overburden) are removed.
                                             

                                                surfaceMiningAndUnderground
                                              
                                                surface mining and underground
                                              
                                                Covers both surface and underground mining.
                                             

                                                underground
                                              
                                                underground
                                              
                                                An underground excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, in contrast to surface excavations
                                             
 20.3.3.12. 
Values indicating the type of processing carried out during a mining activity.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                physicalTreatment
                                              
                                                physical treatment
                                              
                                                Sorting process using physical separation methods.
                                             

                                                physicalChemicalTreatment
                                              
                                                physical chemical treatment
                                              
                                                Sorting process combining physical and chemical separation methods.
                                             

                                                chemicalTreatment
                                              
                                                chemical treatment
                                              
                                                Sorting process using chemical separation methods.
                                             

                                                unknownTreatment
                                              
                                                unknown treatment
                                              
                                                Sorting process – treatment is unknown.
                                             
 20.3.3.13. 
The level of confidence of the estimate of the reserve.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                provedOreReserves
                                              
                                                proved 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.
                                             

                                                probableOreReserves
                                              
                                                probable ore reserves
                                              
                                                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.
                                             

                                                provedAndProbableOreReserves
                                              
                                                proved and probable ore reserves
                                              
                                                Covers both the Proved Ore Reserves and Probable Ore Reserves.
                                             

                                                inaccessibleDocumentation
                                              
                                                inaccessible documentation
                                              
                                                Ore reserve without any accessible documentation.
                                             
 20.3.3.14. 
Indication whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.



                                                Value
                                              
                                                Name
                                              
                                                Definition
                                             

                                                measuredMineralResource
                                              
                                                measured 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.
                                             

                                                indicatedMineralResource
                                              
                                                indicated 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.
                                             

                                                inferredMineralResource
                                              
                                                inferred 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.
                                             

                                                measuredAndIndicatedMineralResource
                                              
                                                measured and indicated mineral resource
                                              
                                                A combination of measured mineral resource and indicated mineral resource.
                                             

                                                measuredIndicatedAndInferredMineralResource
                                              
                                                measured, indicated and inferred mineral resource
                                              
                                                A combination of measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.
                                             

                                                indicatedAndInferredMineralResource
                                              
                                                indicated and inferred mineral resource
                                              
                                                A combination of indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.
                                             

                                                poorlyDocumented
                                              
                                                poorly documented
                                              
                                                Poorly estimated or documented mineral resource.
                                             
 20.4. 
The type MappedFeature specified in Section 4.2.1.10 of Annex III shall be used to describe the geometric properties of MineralOccurrence spatial objects.
 20.5. 


                                          Layer Name
                                        
                                          Layer Title
                                        
                                          Spatial object type
                                       

                                          MR.Mine
                                        
                                          Mines
                                        
                                          MiningFeatureOccurrence
                                       

                                          MR.MineralOccurrence
                                        
                                          Mineral Occurrences
                                        
                                          MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type MineralOccurrence)

ANNEX V
PART A
Similar to the Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008, the following writing conventions are used for the spatial data service metadata.

Where specified in the description of the metadata elements, the value domains shall be used with the multiplicity expressed in the relevant tables. In relation to a particular domain, each value is defined by:


— a numerical identifier,
— a textual name for humans which may be translated in the different Community languages,
— a language neutral name for computers (the value expressed between parenthesis),
— an optional description or definition.

The table present the following information:


— the first column contains the reference to the paragraph in the Annex defining the metadata element or group of metadata elements,
— the second column contains the name of the metadata element or group of metadata elements,
— the third column specifies the multiplicity of a metadata element. The expression of the multiplicity follows the unified modelling language (UML) notation for multiplicity, in which:
— N means that there shall be only N instances of this metadata element in a result set,
— 1..* means that there shall be at least one instance of this element in a result set,
— 0..1 indicates that the presence of the metadata element in a result set is conditional but can occur only once,
— 0..* indicates that the presence of the metadata element in a result set is conditional but the metadata element may occur once or more,
— when the multiplicity is 0..1 or 0..*, the condition defines when the metadata elements is mandated.
— the fourth column contains a conditional statement if the multiplicity of the element does not apply to all types of resources. All elements are mandatory in other circumstances.

PART B
1. 
This is a citation of the status of the spatial data service versus invocability.

The value domain of this metadata element is as follows:
 1.1. 
The spatial data service is an invocable spatial data service.
 1.2. 
The invocable spatial data service is an interoperable spatial data service.
 1.3. 
The interoperable spatial data service is a harmonised spatial data service.

PART C
The new metadata describing the spatial data service shall comprise the metadata elements or groups of metadata elements listed in Table 1.

Those metadata elements or groups of metadata elements shall be in accordance with the expected multiplicity and the related conditions set out in Table 1.

When no condition is expressed in relation to a particular metadata element, that element shall be mandatory.


Reference New metadata elements Multiplicity Condition
1 Category 0..1 mandatory for an invocable spatial data service

PART D
1. 
The Resource Locator metadata element set out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 shall also contain all access points from the spatial data service provider and these access points shall be unambiguously identified as such.

2. 
The Specification metadata element set out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 shall also refer to or contain technical specifications (such as INSPIRE technical guidance but not only), to which the invocable spatial data service fully conforms, providing all the necessary technical elements (human, and wherever relevant, machine readable) to allow its invocation.

ANNEX VI
PART A
1. 
The technical restrictions applying to the access and use of the spatial data service shall be documented in the metadata element ‘CONSTRAINT RELATED TO ACCESS AND USE’ set out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008.

2. 
The responsible party set out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 shall at least describe the custodian responsible organisation, corresponding to the Custodian responsible party role set out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008.

PART B
3. 
Where appropriate, this is the list of coordinate reference systems supported by the spatial data service.

Each supported coordinate reference system shall be expressed using an identifier.

4. 
This is the minimum quality of service estimated by the spatial data service responsible party and expected to be valid over a period of time.
 4.1. 
These are the criteria to which the measurements refer.

The value domain of this metadata element is as follows:
 4.1.1. 
It describes the percentage of time the service is available.
 4.1.2. 
It describes how fast a request to the spatial data service can be completed.
 4.1.3. 
It describes the maximum number of simultaneous requests that can be completed with the declared performance.
 4.2.  4.2.1. 
It describes the measurement for each criterion.

The value domain of this metadata element is free text.
 4.2.2. 
It describes the value of the measurement for each criterion.

The value domain of this metadata element is free text.
 4.2.3. 
It describes the Unit of the measurement for each criterion.

The value domain of this metadata element is free text.

PART C
The metadata describing an interoperable spatial data service shall comprise the metadata elements or groups of metadata elements listed in Table 1.

Those metadata elements or groups of metadata elements shall be in accordance with the expected multiplicity and the related conditions set out in Table 1.

When no condition is expressed in relation to a particular metadata element, that element shall be mandatory.


Reference New metadata elements Multiplicity Condition
1 Coordinate reference system identifier 1..* Mandatory if relevant
2 Quality of service 3..* 

ANNEX VII
PART A
1. 
The probability of a harmonised spatial data service to be available shall be 98 % of the time.

2. 
A harmonised spatial data service returning spatial objects in the scope of the INSPIRE Regulations 2009 or, as the case may be, the INSPIRE (Scotland) Regulations 2009 shall encode those spatial objects according to this regulation.

PART B
3. 
The invocation metadata element documents the interfaces of the harmonised spatial data service and lists the end points to enable machine-to machine communication.

PART C
The harmonised spatial data service metadata shall comprise the metadata element or group of metadata elements listed in Table 1.

This metadata element or group of metadata elements shall be in accordance with the expected multiplicity and the related conditions set out in Table 1.

When no condition is expressed in relation to a particular metadata element, that element shall be mandatory.



                                    Reference
                                  
                                    New metadata elements
                                  
                                    Multiplicity
                                  
                                    Condition
                                 

                                    1
                                  
                                    invocation metadata
                                  
                                    1..*
                                  

PART D
1. 
A harmonised spatial data service shall provide the operation listed in table 2.



                                       Operation
                                     
                                       Role
                                    

                                       Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata
                                     
                                       Provides all necessary information about the service and describes service capabilities
                                    

2.  2.1.  2.1.1. 
The Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Request parameter indicates the natural language for the content of the Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Response
 2.2. 
The Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Response shall contain the following sets of parameters:


— Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata,
— Operations Metadata,
— Languages.
 2.2.1. 
The Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata parameters shall at least contain the INSPIRE metadata elements of the Harmonised Spatial Data Service set out in this Regulation, and in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008.
 2.2.2. 
The Operations Metadata parameter provides metadata about the operations of the Harmonised Spatial Data Service. It shall at least describe each operation, including as a minimum a description of the data exchanged and the network address.
 2.2.3. 
Two language parameters shall be provided:


— the Response Language parameter indicating the natural language used in the Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Response parameters,
— the Supported Languages parameter containing the list of the natural languages supported by the Harmonised Spatial Data Service.
