# Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services EU Regulation No 1089/2010 · adopted 23 November 2010 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-1089/pdf/eur_20101089_adopted_en.pdf; Revised version (31 December 2014) https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-1089/pdf/eur_20101089_2014-12-31_en.pdf; Revised version (30 December 2013) https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-1089/pdf/eur_20101089_2013-12-30_en.pdf; Revised version (25 February 2011) https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-1089/pdf/eur_20101089_2011-02-25_en.pdf ## Introductory text Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Directive 2007/2/EC lays down general rules for the establishment of the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community. Within this infrastructure, Member States are required to make available data sets related to one or several of the Annexes in Directive 2007/2/EC and the corresponding spatial data services in conformity with the technical arrangements for the interoperability and, where practicable, harmonisation of spatial data sets and services. (2) The technical arrangements take into account relevant user requirements, which were elicited from stakeholders through a user requirements survey and by analysing the submitted reference material and relevant Union environmental policies and policies or activities which may have an impact on the environment. (3) The feasibility of the technical arrangements and their proportionality in terms of the likely costs and benefits were analysed by the Commission based on the testing results reported by the stakeholders, replies from Member States through the national contact points to a request for information on cost benefit considerations and evidence from studies conducted by Member States on the costs and benefits of spatial data infrastructures at regional level. (4) Representatives of Member States as well as other natural or legal persons with an interest in the spatial data, including users, producers, added value service providers or any coordinating body were given the opportunity to participate in the drafting of the technical arrangements through proposed experts and to evaluate the draft implementing rules through a stakeholder consultation and testing exercise. (5) In order to achieve interoperability and benefit from the endeavours of users’ and producers’ communities, when appropriate, international standards are integrated into the concepts and definitions of the elements of spatial data themes listed in the Directive 2007/2/EC Annex I, II or III. (6) In order to ensure interoperability and harmonisation across spatial data themes, the Member States should meet requirements for common data types, the identification of spatial objects, metadata for interoperability, generic network model and other concepts and rules that apply to all spatial data themes. (7) In order to ensure the interoperability and harmonisation within one spatial data theme, the Member States should use the classifications and definitions of spatial objects, their key attributes and association roles, data types, value domains and specific rules that apply to individual spatial data theme. (8) Since the code list values required for the implementation of this Regulation are not included in this Regulation, this Regulation should only become applicable once these are adopted as a legal act. It is therefore appropriate to defer the applicability of this Regulation. (9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 22 of Directive 2007/2/EC, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: ## 1 Subject Matter and Scope 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. ## 2 Definitions 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. ## 3 Common Types 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. ## 4 Types for the Exchange and Classification of Spatial Objects 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. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 5 Types 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. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 6 Code Lists and Enumerations for Spatial Data Sets 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. ## 7 Encoding 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. ## 8 Updates 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. ## 9 Identifier Management 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. ## 10 Life-cycle of Spatial Objects 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. ## 11 Temporal Reference Systems 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. ## 12 Other Requirements & Rules 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. ## 13 Metadata required for Interoperability The metadata describing a spatial data set shall include the following metadata elements required for interoperability: 1. Coordinate Reference System Description of the coordinate reference system(s) used in the data set. 2. Temporal Reference System Description 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. Encoding Description of the computer language construct(s) specifying the representation of data objects in a record, file, message, storage device or transmission channel. 4. Topological Consistency Correctness 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 Encoding The 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 Type The method used to spatially represent geographic information. ## 14 Portrayal 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 shall represent the values of the relevant code list, with the first letter in upper case; (b) the placeholder 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. ## 14a Requirements for invocable spatial data services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 14b Interoperability arrangements and harmonisation requirements for invocable spatial data services 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. ## 15 Entry into force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Signature ... ## Annex I: COMMON TYPES, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ## 1 TYPES DEFINED IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The following common types, used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types, are defined as follows: (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. ### Division 2: COMMON DATA TYPES ## 2.1 Identifier (Identifier) External unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object. ## Attributes of the data type Identifier 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 ## Constraints of the data type Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 2.2 Related Party (RelatedParty) An organisation or a person with a role related to a resource. ## Attributes of the data type RelatedParty 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 ## Constraints of the data type RelatedParty At least the individual, organisation or position name shall be provided. ## 2.3 Contact (Contact) Communication channels by which it is possible to gain access to someone or something. ## Attributes of the data type Contact 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 Document Citation (DocumentCitation) Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a document. ## Attributes of the data type DocumentCitation 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 Legislation Citation (LegislationCitation) 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. ## Attributes of the data type LegislationCitation 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 ## Constraints of the data type LegislationCitation If the link attribute is void, the journal citation shall be provided. ## 2.6 Official Journal Information (OfficialJournalInformation) Full citation of the location of the legislative instrument within the official journal. ## Attributes of the data type OfficialJournalInformation 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 (ThematicIdentifier) Thematic identifier to uniquely identify the spatial object. ## Attributes of the data type ThematicIdentifier 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 ### Division 3: COMMON ENUMERATIONS ## 3.1 Vertical Position (VerticalPositionValue) The relative vertical position of a spatial object. Allowed values for the enumeration VerticalPositionValue Value Definition onGroundSurface The spatial object is on ground level. suspendedOrElevated The spatial object is suspended or elevated. underground The spatial object is underground. ### Division 4: COMMON CODE LISTS ## 4.1 Condition of Facility (ConditionOfFacilityValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ConditionOfFacilityValue 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 (CountryCode) Country code as defined in the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Legislation Level (LegislationLevelValue) 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 Party Role (PartyRoleValue) 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. ## Values for the code list RelatedPartyRoleValue 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 Climate and Forecast Standard Names (CFStandardNamesValue) 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 (GenderValue) Gender of a person or group of persons. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list GenderValue 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. ### Division 5: GENERIC NETWORK MODEL ### Division 5.1: Spatial Object Types ## 5.1.1 Cross Reference (CrossReference) Represents a reference between two elements in the same network. Association roles of the spatial object type CrossReference Association role Definition Type Voidability element The cross referenced elements NetworkElement ## 5.1.2 Generalised Link (GeneralisedLink) 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 Grade Separated Crossing (GradeSeparatedCrossing) Indicator which of two or more intersecting elements is/are below and which is/are above, to be used if elevation coordinates are not present or cannot be trusted. This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement. Association roles of the spatial object type GradeSeparatedCrossing 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 Link (Link) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type Link 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 roles of the spatial object type Link 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 Link Sequence (LinkSequence) A network element which represents a continuous path in the network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type LinkSequence Attribute Definition Type Voidability link The ordered collection of directed links that constitute the link sequence. DirectedLink ## 5.1.6 Link Set (LinkSet) 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 roles of the spatial object type LinkSet Association role Definition Type Voidability link The set of links and link sequences that constitute the link set. GeneralisedLink ## 5.1.7 Network (Network) A network is a collection of network elements. Attributes of the spatial object type Network Attribute Definition Type Voidability geographicalName Geographical name for this network. GeographicalName voidable Association roles of the spatial object type Network Association role Definition Type Voidability elements The collection of elements that constitutes the network. NetworkElement ## 5.1.8 Network Area (NetworkArea) A 2-dimensional element in a network. This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry Represents the geometric properties of the area GM_Surface ## 5.1.9 Network Connection (NetworkConnection) Represents a logical connection between two or more network elements in different networks. This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkConnection Attribute Definition Type Voidability type Categorisation of the network connection. ConnectionTypeValue voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type NetworkConnection Association role Definition Type Voidability element Network elements in different networks NetworkElement ## Constraints of the spatial object type NetworkConnection All elements have to be in different networks ## 5.1.10 Network Element (NetworkElement) Abstract base type representing an element in a network. Every element in a network provides some function that is of interest in the network. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkElement 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 roles of the spatial object type NetworkElement Association role Definition Type Voidability inNetwork The networks in which a network element is a member. Network voidable ## 5.1.11 Network Property (NetworkProperty) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkProperty 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 Node (Node) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type Node Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry The location of the node. GM_Point Association roles of the spatial object type Node Association role Definition Type Voidability spokeEnd The links that enter the node. Link voidable spokeStart The links that leave the node. Link voidable ### Division 5.2: Data Types ## 5.2.1 Directed Link (DirectedLink) A link either in its positive or negative direction. Attributes of the data type DirectedLink 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 roles of the data type DirectedLink Association role Definition Type Voidability Voidability link The link Link ## 5.2.2 Link Reference (LinkReference) A network reference to a linear network element. This type is a sub-type of NetworkReference. ## Attributes of the data type LinkReference 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 ## Constraints of the data type LinkReference 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 Network Reference (NetworkReference) A reference to a network element. Association roles of the data type NetworkReference Association role Definition Type Voidability element The referenced network element. NetworkElement ## 5.2.4 Simple Linear Reference (SimpleLinearReference) A network reference that is restricted to part of a linear network element. The part is the part of the network element between fromPosition and toPosition. This type is a sub-type of LinkReference. Attributes of the data type SimpleLinearReference 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 Simple Point Reference (SimplePointReference) A network reference that is restricted to a point on a linear network element. The point is the location on the network element at the position atPosition along the network. This type is a sub-type of LinkReference. Attributes of the data type SimplePointReference 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 ### Division 5.3: Code Lists ## 5.3.1 Connection Type (ConnectionTypeValue) Types of connections between different networks. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list ConnectionTypeValue 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 Link Direction (LinkDirectionValue) List of values for directions relative to a link The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list LinkDirectionValue Value Definition bothDirections In both directions. inDirection In direction of the link. inOppositeDirection In the opposite direction of the link. ## 6 COVERAGE MODEL The INSPIRE coverage model consists of the following packages: Coverages (Base) Coverages (Domain And Range) ### Division 6.1: Coverages (Base) ## 6.1.1 Spatial object types The package Coverages (Base) contains the spatial object type Coverage. ## 6.1.1.1 Coverage (Coverage) Spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Coverage Attribute Definition Type Voidability metadata Application specific metadata of the coverage. Any rangeType Description of the structure of the range values. RecordType ### Division 6.2: Coverages (Domain And Range) ## 6.2.1 Spatial object types 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 (Domain And Range Representation) (CoverageByDomainAndRange) Coverage which provides the domain and range as separate properties. This type is a sub-type of Coverage. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange The grid function shall only be valid for domains that are grids. ## 6.2.1.2 Rectified Grid Coverage (RectifiedGridCoverage) Coverage whose domain consists of a rectified grid. This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange. ## Constraints of the spatial object type RectifiedGridCoverage The domain shall be a rectified grid. Grid points of a RectifiedGridCoverage shall coincide with the centres of cells of the geographical grids defined in Section 2.2 of Annex II at any resolution level. ## 6.2.1.3 Referenceable Grid Coverage (ReferenceableGridCoverage) Coverage whose domain consists of a referenceable grid. This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange. ## Constraints of the spatial object type ReferenceableGridCoverage The domain shall be a referenceable grid. ### Division 6.2.2: Data types ## 6.2.2.1 Coverage Function (CoverageFunction) Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type CoverageFunction 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 Grid Function (GridFunction) An explicit mapping rule for grid geometries. ## Attributes of the data type GridFunction 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 OBSERVATIONS MODEL The INSPIRE observations model consists of the following packages: Observation References Processes Observable Properties Specialised Observations ### Division 7.1: Observation References ## 7.1.1 Spatial object types The package Observation References contains the spatial object type Observation Set. ## 7.1.1.1 Observation Set (ObservationSet) Links a set of Observations. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ObservationSet Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier extent Information about the spatial and temporal extent. EX_Extent ## Association roles of the spatial object type ObservationSet Association role Definition Type Voidability member One member of the ObservationSet. OM_Observation ### Division 7.2: Processes ## 7.2.1 Spatial object types The package Processes contains the spatial object type Process. ## 7.2.1.1 Process (Process) Description of an observation process. This type is a sub-type of OM_Process. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Process 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 ### Division 7.2.2: Data types ## 7.2.2.1 Process Parameter (ProcessParameter) Description of the given parameter ## Attributes of the data type ProcessParameter Attribute Definition Type Voidability name Name of the process parameter. ProcessParameterNameValue description Description of the process parameter. CharacterString ### Division 7.2.3: Code lists ## 7.2.3.1 Process Parameter Name (ProcessParameterNameValue) A code list of names of process parameters. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 7.3: Observable Properties ### Division 7.3.1: Data types ## 7.3.1.1 Constraint (Constraint) A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200 nm. ## Attributes of the data type Constraint 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 Category Constraint (CategoryConstraint) A constraint based on some qualifying category. e.g. colour = ‘red’. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. ## Attributes of the data type CategoryConstraint 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 Range Constraint (RangeConstraint) A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength ≥ 300 nm and wavelength ≤ 600 nm. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. ## Attributes of the data type RangeConstraint 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 Range Bounds (RangeBounds) The start and end bounding values of a numerical range (e.g. start ≥ 50, end ≤ 99). ## Attributes of the data type RangeBounds 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 Scalar Constraint (ScalarConstraint) A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length ≥ 1 m. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. ## Attributes of the data type ScalarConstraint 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 Other Constraint (OtherConstraint) A constraint which is not modelled in a structured way but may be described using the freetext ‘description’ attribute. This type is a sub-type of Constraint. ## Attributes of the data type OtherConstraint Attribute Definition Type Voidability description A description of the constraint. CharacterString ## 7.3.1.7 Statistical Measure (StatisticalMeasure) A description of some statistical measure e.g. ‘daily maximum’. ## Attributes of the data type StatisticalMeasure 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 roles of the data type StatisticalMeasure 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 ### Division 7.3.2: Enumerations ## 7.3.2.1 Comparison Operator (ComparisonOperatorValue) An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than) ## Values for the enumeration ComparisonOperatorValue 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 ### Division 7.3.3: Code lists ## 7.3.3.1 Phenomenon Type (PhenomenonTypeValue) A code list of phenomena (e.g. temperature, wind speed). The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers: 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 Statistical Function Type (StatisticalFunctionTypeValue) A code list of statistical functions (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean). The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 7.4: Specialised Observations ## 7.4.1 Spatial object types 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 Grid Observation (GridObservation) Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type GridObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid or SF_SamplingSurface. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant. result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or RefererencableGridCoverage. ## 7.4.1.2 Grid Series Observation (GridSeriesObservation) Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type GridSeriesObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period. result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or a ReferenceableGridCoverage. ## 7.4.1.3 Point Observation (PointObservation) Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant. ## 7.4.1.4 Point Observation Collection (PointObservationCollection) A collection of Point Observations. This type is a sub-type of ObservationSet. ## Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservationCollection Each member shall be a PointObservation. ## 7.4.1.5 Multi Point Observation (MultiPointObservation) Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type MultiPointObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingSurface or SF_SamplingSolid. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant result shall be a MultiPointCoverage. ## 7.4.1.6 Point Time Series Observation (PointTimeSeriesObservation) Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type PointTimeSeriesObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period. result shall be a Timeseries. ## 7.4.1.7 Profile Observation (ProfileObservation) Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time instant. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type ProfileObservation featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve. phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant. result shall be a ReferenceableGridCoverage or a RectifiedGridCoverage. Spatial domain of the result shall contain one axis and that shall be vertical. ## 7.4.1.8 Trajectory Observation (TrajectoryObservation) Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space. This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation. ## Constraints of the spatial object type TrajectoryObservation phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period. result shall be a Timeseries. each point in the result shall be a TimeLocationValueTriple. featureOfInterest shall be a SF_Sampling Curve. ### Division 7.4.2: Data types ## 7.4.2.1 Time Location Value Triple (TimeLocationValueTriple) A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory. This type is a sub-type of TimeValuePair. ## Attributes of the data type TimeLocationValueTriple Attribute Definition Type Voidability location Geographic location where value is valid. GM_Position ## 7.5 Requirements for Observations Where the OM_Observation type or any sub-type thereof is used to make data available, the following requirements shall apply: (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 ACTIVITY COMPLEX MODEL The INSPIRE activity complex model contains the package Activity Complex. ### Division 8.1: Activity Complex ## 8.1.1 Spatial object types The package Activity Complex contains the spatial object type Activity Complex. ## 8.1.1.1 Activity Complex (ActivityComplex) A single unit, both technically and economically, under the management control of a legal entity (operator), covering activities 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplex 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 ### Division 8.1.2: Data types ## 8.1.2.1 Function (Function) The function of something expressed as an activity and optional input and/or output. ## Attributes of the data type Function 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 Capacity (Capacity) A quantification of an actual or potential ability to perform an activity, that typically does not change, does not change often, or does not change to a significant degree. ## Attributes of the data type Capacity 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 Amount Of Input Or Output (InputOutputAmount) Type and, where available, measurable amount of a classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit. ## Attributes of the data type InputOutputAmount 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 Permission (Permission) Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Activity Complex, subject to certain conditions which guarantee that the installations or parts of installations on the same site operated by the same operator comply with the requirements fixed by a competent authority. A permit may cover one or more functions and fix parameters of capacity. The term could be extended to other kind of certificates or documents of special relevance depending of the scope (e.g. ISO, EMAS, National Quality Standards, etc). ## Attributes of the data type Permission 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 Activity Complex Description (ActivityComplexDescription) Additional information about an activity complex, including its description, address, contact details and related parties. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplexDescription 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 ### Division 8.1.3: Code lists ## 8.1.3.1 Economic Activity (EconomicActivityValue) Classification of economic activities. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers: 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 Input Or Output (InputOutputValue) Classification of inputs or outputs. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of ... code lists specified by data providers. ... ... ## 8.2 Requirements for Activity Complexes If a data provider uses a sub-type of ActivityComplex to make available information on the status, physical capacity, permissions and/or additional information, the relevant code lists and data types (ConditionOfFacilityValue, Capacity, Permission, ActivityComplexDescription) included in the package Activity Complex shall be used. ## Annex II: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPATIAL DATA THEMES LISTED IN Annex 1 to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1205/2008 ### Division 1: COORDINATE REFERENCE SYSTEMS ## 1.1 Definitions 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 Datum for three-dimensional and two-dimensional coordinate reference systems 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 Coordinate Reference Systems 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 Coordinate Reference Systems 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 Coordinate Reference Systems 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. ### Division 1.3.3: Compound Coordinate Reference Systems ## 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, one of the following coordinate reference systems shall be used: 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 Other Coordinate Reference Systems 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 Coordinate Reference Systems used in the View Network Service 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. ### Division 1.5: Coordinate Reference System Identifiers ## 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. ### Division 2: GEOGRAPHICAL GRID SYSTEMS ## 2.1 Definitions 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 Grids 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 Equal Area Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. ### Division 2.2.2: Zoned Geographic Grid ## 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 The grid shall be designated Grid_ETRS89-GRS80z n_res , where n represents the number of the zone and res the cell size in angular units, as specified in Table 1. Table 1 Common Grid_ETRS89-GRS80: Latitude spacing (resolution level) and longitude spacing for each zone 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 — ### Division 3: GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES ## 3.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Named Place (NamedPlace) Any real world entity referred to by one or several proper nouns. Attributes of the spatial object type NamedPlace 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 ### Division 3.2: Data Types ## 3.2.1 Geographical Name (GeographicalName) Proper noun applied to a real world entity. Attributes of the data type GeographicalName 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 Pronunciation Of Name (PronunciationOfName) Proper, correct or standard (standard within the linguistic community concerned) pronunciation of a name. ## Attributes of the data type PronunciationOfName 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 ## Constraints of the data type PronunciationOfName At least one of the two attributes pronunciationSoundLink and pronunciationIPA shall not be void. ## 3.2.3 Spelling Of Name (SpellingOfName) Proper way of writing a name. Attributes of the data type SpellingOfName 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 ### Division 3.3: Code Lists ## 3.3.1 Grammatical Gender (GrammaticalGenderValue) The grammatical gender of a geographical name. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list GrammaticalGenderValue 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 Grammatical Number (GrammaticalNumberValue) The grammatical number of a geographical name. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list GrammaticalNumberValue Value Definition dual Dual grammatical number. plural Plural grammatical number. singular Singular grammatical number. ## 3.3.3 Name Status (NameStatusValue) 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. Values for the code list NameStatusValue 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 Named Place Type (NamedPlaceTypeValue) The type of a named place. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list NamedPlaceTypeValue 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 Nativeness (NativenessValue) The nativeness of a geographical name. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list NativenessValue 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 Layers Layer for the spatial data theme Geographical Names Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type GN.GeographicalNames Geographical Names NamedPlace ### Division 4: ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS ## 4.1 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Administrative Units The types specified for the spatial data theme Administrative Units are structured in the following packages: Administrative Units Maritime Units ### Division 4.2: Administrative Units ## 4.2.1 Spatial object types The package Administrative Units contains the following spatial object types: Administrative Boundary Administrative Unit Condominium ## 4.2.1.1 Administrative Boundary (AdministrativeBoundary) A line of demarcation between administrative units. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary 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 roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary Association role Definition Type Voidability admUnit The administrative units separated by this administrative boundary. AdministrativeUnit voidable ## 4.2.1.2 Administrative Unit (AdministrativeUnit) Unit of administration where jurisdiction is exercised under local, regional or national government. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit 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 roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit Association role condominium applies only for administrative units which nationalLevel=‘1st order’ (country level). No unit at lowest level can associate units at lower level. No unit at highest level can associate units at a higher level. ## 4.2.1.3 Condominium (Condominium) An administrative area established independently to any national administrative division of territory and administered by two or more countries. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Condominium 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 roles of the spatial object type Condominium Association role Definition Type Voidability admUnit The administrative unit administering the condominium AdministrativeUnit voidable ### Division 4.2.2: Data Types ## 4.2.2.1 Residence Of Authority (ResidenceOfAuthority) Data type representing the name and position of a residence of authority. ## Attributes of the data type ResidenceOfAuthority Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry Position of the residence of authority. GM_Point voidable name Name of the residence of authority. GeographicalName ### Division 4.2.3: Enumerations ## 4.2.3.1 Legal Status (LegalStatusValue) Description of the legal status of administrative boundaries. ## Allowed values for the enumeration LegalStatusValue 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 Technical Status (TechnicalStatusValue) Description of the technical status of administrative boundaries. ## Allowed values for the enumeration TechnicalStatusValue 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. ### Division 4.2.4: Code Lists ## 4.2.4.1 Administrative Hierarchy Level (AdministrativeHierarchyLevel) Levels of administration in the national administrative hierarchy. This code list reflects the level in the hierarchical pyramid of the administrative structures, which is based on geometric aggregation of territories and does not necessarily describe the subordination between the related administrative authorities. This code list shall be managed in a common code list register. ### Division 4.3: Maritime Units ## 4.3.1 Spatial object types The package Maritime Units contains the following spatial object types: Baseline Maritime Boundary Maritime Zone ## 4.3.1.1 Baseline (Baseline) The line from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Baseline 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 roles of the spatial object type Baseline Association role Definition Type Voidability segment Segment of a baseline. BaselineSegment ## 4.3.1.2 Maritime Boundary (MaritimeBoundary) A line depicting the separation of any type of maritime jurisdiction. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MaritimeBoundary 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 Maritime Zone (MaritimeZone) A belt of sea defined by international treaties and conventions, where coastal State executes jurisdictional rights. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MaritimeZone 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 roles of the spatial object type MaritimeZone 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 ### Division 4.3.2: Data types ## 4.3.2.1 Baseline Segment (BaselineSegment) Segment of the baseline from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured. ## Attributes of the data type BaselineSegment Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry Geometric representation of the baseline segment. GM_Curve segmentType The baseline type used for this segment. BaselineSegmentTypeValue ### Division 4.3.3: Code lists ## 4.3.3.1 Baseline Segment Type (BaselineSegmentTypeValue) The types of baselines used to measure the breadth of the territorial sea. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list BaselineSegmentTypeValue 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 Maritime Zone Type (MaritimeZoneTypeValue) Type of martime zone. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list MaritimeZoneTypeValue 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. ### Division 4.4: Theme-specific Requirements ## 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. ### Division 4.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Administrative Units One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). 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. Example: AU.ContiguousZone Example: Contiguous Zone MaritimeZone (zoneType: MaritimeZoneTypeValue) AU.MaritimeBoundary Maritime boundary MaritimeBoundary ### Division 5: ADDRESSES ## 5.1 Definitions 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 Spatial Object Types 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 Address (Address) An identification of the fixed location of property by means of a structured composition of geographic names and identifiers. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Address 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 roles of the spatial object type Address 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type Address 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 Address Area Name (AddressAreaName) An address component which represents the name of a geographic area or locality that groups a number of addressable objects for addressing purposes, without being an administrative unit. This type is a sub-type of AddressComponent. Attributes of the spatial object type AddressAreaName Attribute Definition Type Voidability name Proper noun applied to the address area. GeographicalName Association roles of the spatial object type AddressAreaName Association role Definition Type Voidability namedPlace The named place that this address area name represents. NamedPlace voidable ## 5.2.3 Address Component (AddressComponent) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type AddressComponent 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 roles of the spatial object type AddressComponent 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 Administrative Unit Name (AdminUnitName) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type AdminUnitName 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 roles of the spatial object type AdminUnitName 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 Postal Descriptor (PostalDescriptor) An address component which represents the identification of a subdivision of addresses and postal delivery points in a country, region or city for postal purposes. This type is a sub-type of AddressComponent. ## Attributes of the spatial object type PostalDescriptor 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type PostalDescriptor If no post code exists, a post name is required. If no post name exists, a post code is required. ## 5.2.6 Thoroughfare Name (ThoroughfareName) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type ThoroughfareName Attribute Definition Type Voidability name Name of the thoroughfare. ThoroughfareNameValue Association roles of the spatial object type ThoroughfareName 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 ### Division 5.3: Data Types ## 5.3.1 Address Locator (AddressLocator) Human readable designator or name that allows a user or application to reference and distinguish the address from neighbour addresses, within the scope of a thoroughfare name, address area name, administrative unit name or postal descriptor, in which the address is situated. ## Attributes of the data type AddressLocator 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 roles of the data type AddressLocator 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 ## Constraints of the data type AddressLocator If no designator exists, a name is required. If no name exists, a designator is required. ## 5.3.2 Address Representation (AddressRepresentation) Representation of an address spatial object for use in external application schemas that need to include the basic, address information in a readable way. Attributes of the data type AddressRepresentation 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 roles of the data type AddressRepresentation Association role Definition Type Voidability addressFeature Reference to the address spatial object. Address voidable ## 5.3.3 Geographic Position (GeographicPosition) The position of a characteristic point which represents the location of the address according to a certain specification, including information on the origin of the position. Attributes of the data type GeographicPosition 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 Locator Designator (LocatorDesignator) A number or a sequence of characters that uniquely identifies the locator within the relevant scope(s). The full identification of the locator could include one or more locator designators. Attributes of the data type LocatorDesignator 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 Locator Name (LocatorName) Proper noun applied to the real world entity identified by the locator. Attributes of the data type LocatorName 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 Part Of Name (PartOfName) A part of the full name resulting from the subdivision of the thoroughfare name into separate, semantic parts, using the same language and script as the full thoroughfare name. Attributes of the data type PartOfName 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 Thoroughfare Name Value (ThoroughfareNameValue) Proper noun applied to thoroughfare optionally including a subdivision of the name into parts. Attributes of the data type ThoroughfareNameValue 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 ### Division 5.4: Code Lists ## 5.4.1 Geometry Method (GeometryMethodValue) 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. Values for the code list GeometryMethodValue 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 Geometry Specification (GeometrySpecificationValue) 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. Values for the code list GeometrySpecificationValue 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 Locator Designator Type (LocatorDesignatorTypeValue) Description of the semantics of the locator designator. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list LocatorDesignatorTypeValue 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 Locator Level (LocatorLevelValue) The level to which the locator refers. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list LocatorLevelValue 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 Locator Name Type (LocatorNameTypeValue) Description of the semantics of the locator name. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list LocatorNameTypeValue 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 Part Type (PartTypeValue) 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. Values for the code list PartTypeValue 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 Status (StatusValue) 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. Values for the code list StatusValue 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. ### Division 5.5: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 5.5.1: The Address Position ## 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. ### Division 5.5.2: Association roles ## 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 Layers Layer for the spatial data theme Addresses Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type AD.Address Addresses Address ### Division 6: CADASTRAL PARCELS ## 6.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Basic Property Unit (BasicPropertyUnit) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type BasicPropertyUnit 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 roles of the spatial object type BasicPropertyUnit Association role Definition Type Voidability administrativeUnit The administrative unit of lowest administrative level containing this basic property unit. AdministrativeUnit voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type BasicPropertyUnit Value of areaValue shall be given in square meters ## 6.1.2 Cadastral Boundary (CadastralBoundary) Part of the outline of a cadastral parcel. One cadastral boundary may be shared by two neighbouring cadastral parcels. ## Attributes of the spatial object type CadastralBoundary 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 roles of the spatial object type CadastralBoundary 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type CadastralBoundary Value of estimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters. ## 6.1.3 Cadastral Parcel (CadastralParcel) Areas defined by cadastral registers or equivalent. ## Attributes of the spatial object type CadastralParcel 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 roles of the spatial object type CadastralParcel 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type CadastralParcel Value of areaValue shall be given in square meters. Type of geometry shall be GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface ## 6.1.4 Cadastral Zoning (CadastralZoning) Intermediary areas used in order to divide national territory into cadastral parcels. ## Attributes of the spatial object type CadastralZoning 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 roles of the spatial object type CadastralZoning Association role Definition Type Voidability upperLevelUnit The next upper level cadastral zoning containing this cadastral zoning. CadastralZoning voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type CadastralZoning Value of estimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters. A lower level cadastral zoning shall be part of an upper level zoning. ### Division 6.2: Code Lists ## 6.2.1 Cadastral Zoning Level (CadastralZoningLevelValue) Levels of hierarchy of the cadastral zonings. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list CadastralZoningLevelValue 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. ### Division 6.3: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 6.3.1: Geometry Representation ## 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 Modelling of object references 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 Coordinate Reference Systems 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. ### Division 6.4: Portrayal Rules ## 6.4.1 Layers Layer for the spatial data theme Cadastral Parcels Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type CP.CadastralParcel Cadastral Parcel CadastralParcel CP.CadastralZoning Cadastral Zoning CadastralZoning CP.CadastralBoundary Cadastral Boundary CadastralBoundary ### Division 7: TRANSPORT NETWORKS ## 7.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Transport Networks 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 ### Division 7.3: Common Transport Elements ## 7.3.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Access Restriction (AccessRestriction) A restriction on the access to a transport element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. Attributes of the spatial object type AccessRestriction Attribute Definition Type Voidability restriction Nature of the access restriction. AccessRestrictionValue ## 7.3.1.2 Condition Of Facility (ConditionOfFacility) State of a transport network element with regards to its completion and use. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. Attributes of the spatial object type ConditionOfFacility 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 Maintenance Authority (MaintenanceAuthority) The authority responsible for maintenance of the transport element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. Attributes of the spatial object type MaintenanceAuthority Attribute Definition Type Voidability authority Identification of the maintenance authority. CI_Citation ## 7.3.1.4 Marker Post (MarkerPost) Reference marker placed along a route in a transport network, mostly at regular intervals, indicating the distance from the beginning of the route, or some other reference point, to the point where the marker is located. This type is a sub-type of TransportPoint. Attributes of the spatial object type MarkerPost 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 roles of the spatial object type MarkerPost Association role Definition Type Voidability route Route in a transport network along which the marker post is placed. TransportLinkSet voidable ## 7.3.1.5 Owner Authority (OwnerAuthority) The authority owning the transport element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. Attributes of the spatial object type OwnerAuthority Attribute Definition Type Voidability authority Identification of the owning authority. CI_Citation ## 7.3.1.6 Restriction For Vehicles (RestrictionForVehicles) Restriction on vehicles on a transport element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. Attributes of the spatial object type RestrictionForVehicles Attribute Definition Type Voidability measure The measure for the restriction. Measure restrictionType The type of restriction. RestrictionTypeValue ## 7.3.1.7 Traffic Flow Direction (TrafficFlowDirection) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TrafficFlowDirection Attribute Definition Type Voidability direction Indicates the direction of the flow of traffic. LinkDirectionValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type TrafficFlowDirection This property can only be associated with a spatial object of the type Link or LinkSequence. ## 7.3.1.8 Transport Area (TransportArea) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportArea 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportArea All transport areas have an external object identifier. ## 7.3.1.9 Transport Link (TransportLink) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportLink 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportLink All transport links have an external object identifier. ## 7.3.1.10 Transport Link Sequence (TransportLinkSequence) A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of transport links, which represents a continuous path in the transport network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the transport link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the transport network, characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties. This type is a sub-type of LinkSequence. This type is a sub-type of TransportObject. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportLinkSequence 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportLinkSequence 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 Transport Link Set (TransportLinkSet) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportLinkSet 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 roles of the spatial object type TransportLinkSet Association role Definition Type Voidability post Marker post along a route in a transport network. MarkerPost voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportLinkSet 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 Transport Network (TransportNetwork) Collection of network elements that belong to a single mode of transport. This type is a sub-type of Network. Attributes of the spatial object type TransportNetwork 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 Transport Node (TransportNode) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportNode 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportNode All transport nodes have an external object identifier. ## 7.3.1.14 Transport Object (TransportObject) An identity base for transport network objects in the real world. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type TransportObject 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 Transport Point (TransportPoint) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportPoint 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportPoint All transport points have an external object identifier. ## 7.3.1.16 Transport Property (TransportProperty) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type TransportProperty 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type TransportProperty All transport properties have an external object identifier. ## 7.3.1.17 Vertical Position (VerticalPosition) Vertical level relative to other transport network elements. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. Attributes of the spatial object type VerticalPosition Attribute Definition Type Voidability verticalPosition Relative vertical position of the transport element. VerticalPositionValue ### Division 7.3.2: Enumerations ## 7.3.2.1 Transport Type (TransportTypeValue) Possible types of transport networks. Allowed values for the enumeration TransportTypeValue 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. ### Division 7.3.3: Code Lists ## 7.3.3.1 Access Restriction (AccessRestrictionValue) Types of access restrictions for a transport element. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list AccessRestrictionValue 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 Restriction Type (RestrictionTypeValue) 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. Values for the code list RestrictionTypeValue 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. ### Division 7.4: Air Transport Network ## 7.4.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Aerodrome Area (AerodromeArea) A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft and/or helicopters. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. ## 7.4.1.2 Aerodrome Category (AerodromeCategory) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AerodromeCategory Attribute Definition Type Voidability aerodromeCategory Value which indicates the category of an aerodrome. AerodromeCategoryValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type AerodromeCategory This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node or an Aerodrome Area. ## 7.4.1.3 Aerodrome Node (AerodromeNode) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type AerodromeNode 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 roles of the spatial object type AerodromeNode 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 Aerodrome Type (AerodromeType) A code specifying the type of aerodrome. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AerodromeType Attribute Definition Type Voidability aerodromeType The type of aerodrome. AerodromeTypeValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type AerodromeType This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node or Aerodrome Area. ## 7.4.1.5 Air Link (AirLink) 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 Air Link Sequence (AirLinkSequence) A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of air links, which represents a continuous path in the air network without any branches. This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence. ## 7.4.1.7 Air Node (AirNode) A node which occurs in an air network. This type is a sub-type of TransportNode. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type AirNode Attribute Definition Type Voidability significantPoint Attribute which indicates whether the air node is or is not a significant point. Boolean ## 7.4.1.8 Air Route (AirRoute) A specified route designed for channelling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services, from the end of the take-off and initial climb phase to the commencement of the approach and landing phase. This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet. Attributes of the spatial object type AirRoute Attribute Definition Type Voidability airRouteType Route classification. AirRouteTypeValue voidable designator Code or designator that identifies an Air Route. CharacterString voidable ## 7.4.1.9 Air Route Link (AirRouteLink) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type AirRouteLink Attribute Definition Type Voidability airRouteLinkClass The class or type of an air route link. AirRouteLinkClassValue voidable ## 7.4.1.10 Airspace Area (AirspaceArea) A defined volume in the air, described as horizontal projection with vertical limits. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. Attributes of the spatial object type AirspaceArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability AirspaceAreaType A code indicating the general structure or characteristics of a particular airspace. AirspaceAreaTypeValue ## 7.4.1.11 Apron Area (ApronArea) A defined area, on a land aerodrome/heliport, intended to accommodate aircraft/helicopters for purposes of loading and unloading passengers, mail or cargo, and for fuelling, parking or maintenance. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. ## 7.4.1.12 Condition Of Air Facility (ConditionOfAirFacility) State of an air transport network element with regards to its completion and use. This type is a sub-type of ConditionOfFacility. ## Constraints of the spatial object type ConditionOfAirFacility 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 Designated Point (DesignatedPoint) A geographical location not marked by the site of a radio navigation aid, used in defining an ATS route, the flight path of an aircraft or for other navigation or ATS purposes. This type is a sub-type of AirNode. Attributes of the spatial object type DesignatedPoint Attribute Definition Type Voidability designator The coded designator of the point. CharacterString voidable ## 7.4.1.14 Element Length (ElementLength) The physical length of the element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ElementLength Attribute Definition Type Voidability length The physical length of the element. Measure ## Constraints of the spatial object type ElementLength 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 Element Width (ElementWidth) The physical width of the element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ElementWidth Attribute Definition Type Voidability width The physical width of the element. Measure ## Constraints of the spatial object type ElementWidth 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 Field Elevation (FieldElevation) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type FieldElevation Attribute Definition Type Voidability altitude Value of the field altitude. Measure ## Constraints of the spatial object type FieldElevation This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Aerodrome Node or Aerodrome Area. ## 7.4.1.17 Instrument Approach Procedure (InstrumentApproachProcedure) A series of predetermined manoeuvres by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles from the initial approach fix, or where applicable, from the beginning of a defined arrival route to a point from which a landing can be completed and thereafter, if a landing is not completed, to a position at which holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply. This type is a sub-type of ProcedureLink. ## 7.4.1.18 Lower Altitude Limit (LowerAltitudeLimit) Altitude that defines the lower limit of an air transport network object. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type LowerAltitudeLimit Attribute Definition Type Voidability altitude Value of the altitude limit. Measure ## Constraints of the spatial object type LowerAltitudeLimit This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Air Route Link or Airspace Area. ## 7.4.1.19 Navaid (Navaid) One or more Navaid Equipments providing navigation services. This type is a sub-type of AirNode. Attributes of the spatial object type Navaid 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 Procedure Link (ProcedureLink) A series of predetermined manoeuvres with specified protection from obstacles. This type is a sub-type of AirLink. ## 7.4.1.21 Runway Area (RunwayArea) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type RunwayArea 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 Runway Centreline Point (RunwayCentrelinePoint) An operationally significant position on the centreline of a runway direction. This type is a sub-type of AirNode. Attributes of the spatial object type RunwayCentrelinePoint Attribute Definition Type Voidability pointRole The role of the point along the runway direction centreline. PointRoleValue ## 7.4.1.23 Standard Instrument Arrival (StandardInstrumentArrival) A designated instrument flight rule (IFR) arrival route linking a significant point, normally on an ATS route, with a point from which a published instrument approach procedure can be commenced. This type is a sub-type of ProcedureLink. Attributes of the spatial object type StandardInstrumentArrival Attribute Definition Type Voidability designator The textual designator of the Standard Instrument Arrival. CharacterString voidable ## 7.4.1.24 Standard Instrument Departure (StandardInstrumentDeparture) A designated instrument flight rule (IFR) departure route linking the aerodrome or a specific runway of the aerodrome with a specified significant point, normally on a designated ATS route, at which the en-route phase of a flight commences. This type is a sub-type of ProcedureLink. Attributes of the spatial object type StandardInstrumentDeparture Attribute Definition Type Voidability designator The full textual designator of the Standard Instrument Departure. CharacterString voidable ## 7.4.1.25 Surface Composition (SurfaceComposition) The composition of an aerodrome/heliport related surface. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SurfaceComposition Attribute Definition Type Voidability surfaceComposition A code indicating the composition of an aerodrome/heliport related surface. SurfaceCompositionValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type SurfaceComposition 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 Taxiway Area (TaxiwayArea) A defined path at an aerodrome/heliport established for the taxiing of aircraft/helicopters and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. Attributes of the spatial object type TaxiwayArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability designator The textual designator of the taxiway. CharacterString voidable ## 7.4.1.27 Touch Down Lift Off Area (TouchDownLiftOff) A load bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift-off. This type is a sub-type of AirNode. Attributes of the spatial object type TouchDownLiftOff Attribute Definition Type Voidability designator The textual designator of the touch down and lift-off area. CharacterString voidable ## 7.4.1.28 Upper Altitude Limit (UpperAltitudeLimit) Altitude that defines the upper limit of an air transport network object. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type UpperAltitudeLimit Attribute Definition Type Voidability altitude Value of the altitude limit. Measure ## Constraints of the spatial object type UpperAltitudeLimit This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is an Air Route Link or Airspace Area. ## 7.4.1.29 Use Restriction (UseRestriction) The restrictions to the use of an air network object. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type UseRestriction Attribute Definition Type Voidability restriction The type of use restriction for the air network object. AirUseRestrictionValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type UseRestriction 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. ### Division 7.4.2: Code Lists ## 7.4.2.1 Aerodrome Category (AerodromeCategoryValue) 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. Values for the code list AerodromeCategoryValue 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 Aerodrome Type (AerodromeTypeValue) 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. Values for the code list AerodromeTypeValue Value Definition aerodromeHeliport Aerodrome with heliport landing area. aerodromeOnly Aerodrome only. heliportOnly Heliport only. landingSite Landing site. ## 7.4.2.3 Air Route Link Class (AirRouteLinkClassValue) 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. Values for the code list AirRouteLinkClassValue 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 Air Route Type (AirRouteTypeValue) 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. Values for the code list AirRouteTypeValue Value Definition ATS ATS Route as described in ICAO Annex 11. NAT North Atlantic Track (part of Organized Track System). ## 7.4.2.5 Air Use Restriction (AirUseRestrictionValue) The use restrictions for an air network object. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list AirUseRestrictionValue 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 Airspace Area Type (AirspaceAreaTypeValue) Recognised types of Airspace. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list AirspaceAreaTypeValue 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 Navaid Type (NavaidTypeValue) Types of Navaid Services. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list NavaidTypeValue 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 Point Role (PointRoleValue) Role of the Runway Centreline Point. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list PointRoleValue 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 Runway Type (RunwayTypeValue) 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. Values for the code list RunwayTypeValue Value Definition FATO Final Approach and Take Off Area for helicopters. runway Runway for airplanes. ## 7.4.2.10 Surface Composition (SurfaceCompositionValue) A code indicating the composition of a surface. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list SurfaceCompositionValue Value Definition asphalt Surface made of an asphalt layer. concrete Surface made of a concrete layer. grass Surface consisting of a grass layer. ### Division 7.5: Cable Transport Network ## 7.5.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Cableway Link (CablewayLink) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type CablewayLink Attribute Definition Type Voidability cablewayType The type of a cableway transport. CablewayTypeValue voidable ## 7.5.1.2 Cableway Link Sequence (CablewayLinkSequence) 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 Cableway Link Set (CablewayLinkSet) 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 Cableway Node (CablewayNode) A point spatial object that is used to represent connectivity between two consecutive cableway links. This type is a sub-type of TransportNode. ### Division 7.5.2: Code Lists ## 7.5.2.1 Cableway Type (CablewayTypeValue) The possible types of cableway transport. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list CablewayTypeValue 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. ### Division 7.6: Railway Transport Network ## 7.6.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Design Speed (DesignSpeed) The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type DesignSpeed Attribute Definition Type Voidability speed The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for. Velocity ## Constraints of the spatial object type DesignSpeed This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.2 Nominal Track Gauge (NominalTrackGauge) The nominal distance between the two outer rails (gauge) of a railway track. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type NominalTrackGauge 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type NominalTrackGauge This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.3 Number Of Tracks (NumberOfTracks) The number of tracks for a railway stretch. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type NumberOfTracks 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type NumberOfTracks This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.4 Railway Area (RailwayArea) Surface occupied by a railway track, including ballast. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. ## 7.6.1.5 Railway Electrification (RailwayElectrification) Indication whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayElectrification Attribute Definition Type Voidability electrified Indicates whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it. Boolean ## Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayElectrification This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.6 Railway Line (RailwayLine) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayLine Attribute Definition Type Voidability railwayLineCode A code assigned to a railway line which is unique .... CharacterString voidable ## 7.6.1.7 Railway Link (RailwayLink) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayLink 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 Railway Link Sequence (RailwayLinkSequence) A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of railway links, which represents a continuous path in a railway network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the railway link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the railway network, characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties. This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence. ## 7.6.1.9 Railway Node (RailwayNode) A point spatial object which represents a significant point along the railway network or defines an intersection of railway tracks used to describe its connectivity. This type is a sub-type of TransportNode. Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayNode Attribute Definition Type Voidability formOfNode The function of a railway node within the railway network. FormOfRailwayNodeValue voidable ## 7.6.1.10 Railway Station Area (RailwayStationArea) An area spatial object which is used to represent the topographical limits of the facilities of a railway station (buildings, railway yards, installations and equipment) devoted to carry out railway station operations. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. ## 7.6.1.11 Railway Station Code (RailwayStationCode) The unique code assigned to a railway station. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayStationCode Attribute Definition Type Voidability stationCode A unique code assigned to a railway station. CharacterString ## Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayStationCode This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.12 Railway Station Node (RailwayStationNode) A railway node which represents the location of a railway station along the railway network. This type is a sub-type of RailwayNode. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayStationNode Attribute Definition Type Voidability numberOfPlatforms A value indicating the number of platforms available at a railway station. Integer voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayStationNode For a railway station node, the value for the ‘formOfNode’ attribute shall always be ‘RailwayStop’. ## 7.6.1.13 Railway Type (RailwayType) The type of railway transport the line is designed for. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayType Attribute Definition Type Voidability type The type of railway transport to which the line is designed for. RailwayTypeValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayType This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.14 Railway Use (RailwayUse) The current use of the railway. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayUse Attribute Definition Type Voidability use The current use of the railway. RailwayUseValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayUse This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network. ## 7.6.1.15 Railway Yard Area (RailwayYardArea) 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 Railway Yard Node (RailwayYardNode) A railway node which occurs within a railway yard area. This type is a sub-type of RailwayNode. ## Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayYardNode For a railway yard node, the value for the ‘formOfNode’ attribute shall always be ‘RailwayStop’. ### Division 7.6.2: Enumerations ## 7.6.2.1 Minimum Or Maximum Track Number (MinMaxTrackValue) Values to indicate whether number of tracks are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number. Allowed values for the enumeration MinMaxTrackValue 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 Track Gauge Category (TrackGaugeCategoryValue) The possible categories of railways concerning its nominal track gauge. Allowed values for the enumeration TrackGaugeCategoryValue 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. ### Division 7.6.3: Code Lists ## 7.6.3.1 Form Of Railway Node (FormOfRailwayNodeValue) 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. Values for the code list FormOfRailwayNodeValue 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 Railway Type (RailwayTypeValue) The possible types of railway transport. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list RailwayTypeValue 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 Railway Use (RailwayUseValue) The possible uses of railways. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list RailwayUseValue 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. ### Division 7.7: Road Transport Network ## 7.7.1 Spatial Object Types 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 E-Road (ERoad) A collection of road link sequences and or individual road links that represents a route that is part of the international E-road network, characterized by its European route number. This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet. Attributes of the spatial object type ERoad 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 Form Of Way (FormOfWay) A classification based on the physical properties of the Road Link. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type FormOfWay Attribute Definition Type Voidability formOfWay Physical form of the way. FormOfWayValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type FormOfWay This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.3 Functional Road Class (FunctionalRoadClass) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type FunctionalRoadClass Attribute Definition Type Voidability functionalClass Functional rank of the road link in the road network. FunctionalRoadClassValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type FunctionalRoadClass This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.4 Number Of Lanes (NumberOfLanes) The number of lanes of a road element. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type NumberOfLanes 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type NumberOfLanes This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.5 Road (Road) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type Road 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 Road Area (RoadArea) 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 Road Link (RoadLink) A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a road network between two points in the network. Road links can represent paths, bicycle roads, single carriageways, multiple carriageway roads and even fictitious trajectories across traffic squares. This type is a sub-type of TransportLink. ## 7.7.1.8 Road Link Sequence (RoadLinkSequence) A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of road links, which represents a continuous path in a road network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the road link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the road network, characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties. This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence. ## 7.7.1.9 Road Name (RoadName) Name of a road, as assigned by the responsible authority. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RoadName Attribute Definition Type Voidability name Name of the road. GeographicalName ## Constraints of the spatial object type RoadName This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.10 Road Node (RoadNode) A point spatial object that is used to either represent connectivity between two road links or to represent a significant spatial object such as a services station or roundabout. This type is a sub-type of TransportNode. Attributes of the spatial object type RoadNode Attribute Definition Type Voidability formOfRoadNode Description of the function of a road node in the road transport network. FormOfRoadNodeValue voidable ## 7.7.1.11 Road Service Area (RoadServiceArea) 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 Road Service Type (RoadServiceType) Description of the type of road service area and the available facilities. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RoadServiceType Attribute Definition Type Voidability availableFacility Facility that is available for a given road service area. ServiceFacilityValue type Type of road service area. RoadServiceTypeValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type RoadServiceType This property can only be associated with a spatial object of the type RoadServiceArea or RoadNode (when formOfRoadNode=roadServiceArea). ## 7.7.1.13 Road Surface Category (RoadSurfaceCategory) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RoadSurfaceCategory Attribute Definition Type Voidability surfaceCategory Type of road surface. RoadSurfaceCategoryValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type RoadSurfaceCategory This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.14 Road Width (RoadWidth) The width of the road, measured as an average value. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RoadWidth 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type RoadWidth This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.15 Speed Limit (SpeedLimit) Limit for the speed of a vehicle on a road. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SpeedLimit 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SpeedLimit This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network. ## 7.7.1.16 Vehicle Traffic Area (VehicleTrafficArea) 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. ### Division 7.7.2: Enumerations ## 7.7.2.1 Functional Road Class (FunctionalRoadClassValue) Values for the functional road classification. This classification is based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network. Allowed values for the enumeration FunctionalRoadClassValue 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 Minimum Or Maximum Lane Number (MinMaxLaneValue) Values to indicate whether number of lanes are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number. Allowed values for the enumeration MinMaxLaneValue 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 Nature Of Speed Limit (SpeedLimitMinMaxValue) Possible values to indicate the nature of a speed limit. Allowed values for the enumeration SpeedLimitMinMaxValue 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 ### Division 7.7.3: Code Lists ## 7.7.3.1 Area Condition (AreaConditionValue) Speed limit restriction depending on the area. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list AreaConditionValue 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 Form Of Road Node (FormOfRoadNodeValue) Functions of road nodes. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list FormOfRoadNodeValue 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 Form Of Way (FormOfWayValue) 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. Values for the code list FormOfWayValue 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 Road Part (RoadPartValue) 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. Values for the code list RoadPartValue 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 Road Service Type (RoadServiceTypeValue) Types of road service areas. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list RoadServiceTypeValue 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 Road Surface Category (RoadSurfaceCategoryValue) 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. Values for the code list RoadSurfaceCategoryValue Value Definition paved Road with a hard paved surface. unpaved Road not paved. ## 7.7.3.7 Service Facility (ServiceFacilityValue) Possible service facilities available at a road service area. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list ServiceFacilityValue 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 Speed Limit Source (SpeedLimitSourceValue) Possible sources for speed limits. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list SpeedLimitSourceValue 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 Vehicle Type (VehicleTypeValue) Possible types of vehicles. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list VehicleTypeValue 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 Weather Condition (WeatherConditionValue) Values to indicate weather conditions that affect speed limits. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list WeatherConditionValue 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. ### Division 7.8: Water Transport Network ## 7.8.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Beacon (Beacon) 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 Buoy (Buoy) 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 CEMT Class (CEMTClass) Classification of an inland waterway according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport). This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type CEMTClass Attribute Definition Type Voidability CEMTClass Value indicating the classification of an Inland waterway according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport). CEMTClassValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type CEMTClass This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network. ## 7.8.1.4 Condition Of Water Facility (ConditionOfWaterFacility) State of a water transport network element with regards to its completion and use. This type is a sub-type of ConditionOfFacility. ## Constraints of the spatial object type ConditionOfWaterFacility This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network. ## 7.8.1.5 Fairway Area (FairwayArea) The main travelled part of a waterway. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. ## 7.8.1.6 Ferry Crossing (FerryCrossing) A special waterway aimed at supporting the transport of passengers, vehicles or other cargo/freight across a water body, and which is normally used as a connection linking two or more nodes of a land based transport network. This type is a sub-type of Waterway. ## 7.8.1.7 Ferry Use (FerryUse) The type of transport carried out by a ferry crossing. This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty. ## Attributes of the spatial object type FerryUse Attribute Definition Type Voidability ferryUse Value indicating the type of transport carried out by a ferry crossing. FerryUseValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type FerryUse This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network. ## 7.8.1.8 Inland Waterway (InlandWaterway) Waterway which is defined at inland continental waters. This type is a sub-type of Waterway. ## 7.8.1.9 Marine Waterway (MarineWaterway) Waterway which is defined at sea waters. This type is a sub-type of Waterway. Attributes of the spatial object type MarineWaterway Attribute Definition Type Voidability deepWaterRoute Attribute which indicates if the maritime waterway is a deep water route. Boolean voidable ## 7.8.1.10 Port Area (PortArea) An area spatial object which is used to represent the physical limits of all the facilities which constitute the terrestrial zone of a sea or inland port. This type is a sub-type of TransportArea. ## 7.8.1.11 Port Node (PortNode) A point spatial object which is used to represent a sea or inland port in a simplified way, aproximately located at the bank of the waterbody where the port is placed. This type is a sub-type of WaterNode. ## 7.8.1.12 Restriction For Water Vehicles (RestrictionForWaterVehicles) Restriction on vehicles on a water transport element. This type is a sub-type of RestrictionForVehicles. ## Constraints of the spatial object type RestrictionForWaterVehicles This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network. ## 7.8.1.13 Traffic Separation Scheme (TrafficSeparationScheme) A scheme which aims at reducing the risk of collision in congested and/or converging areas by separating traffic moving in opposite, or nearly opposite, directions. This type is abstract. Association roles of the spatial object type TrafficSeparationScheme 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 Traffic Separation Scheme Area (TrafficSeparationSchemeArea) 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 Traffic Separation Scheme Crossing (TrafficSeparationSchemeCrossing) A defined area where traffic lanes cross. This type is a sub-type of TrafficSeparationSchemeArea. ## 7.8.1.16 Traffic Separation Scheme Lane (TrafficSeparationSchemeLane) 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 Traffic Separation Scheme Roundabout (TrafficSeparationSchemeRoundabout) 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 Traffic Separation Scheme Separator (TrafficSeparationSchemeSeparator) A zone separating the lanes in which ships are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of ships proceeding in the same direction. This type is a sub-type of TrafficSeparationSchemeArea. ## 7.8.1.19 Water Link Sequence (WaterLinkSequence) A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of waterway and/or watercourse links (as necessary), which represents a continuous path in the water network without any branches. This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence. ## 7.8.1.20 Water Node (WaterNode) A point spatial object which is used to represent the connectivity between two different waterway links, or between a waterway link and a watercourse link, in the water transport network. This type is a sub-type of TransportNode. This type is abstract. ## 7.8.1.21 Water Traffic Flow Direction (WaterTrafficFlowDirection) 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. ## Constraints of the spatial object type WaterTrafficFlowDirection This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a water transport network. ## 7.8.1.22 Waterway (Waterway) A collection of water link sequences and or individual waterway and/or watercourse links (as necessary) that are characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties, which perform a navigable route within a water body (oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, channels or canals). This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet. This type is abstract. ## 7.8.1.23 Waterway Link (WaterwayLink) A linear spatial object that describes the geometry or connectivity of the water transport network between two consecutive waterway or watercourse nodes. It represents a linear section across a body of water which is used for shipping. This type is a sub-type of TransportLink. ## 7.8.1.24 Waterway Node (WaterwayNode) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type WaterwayNode Attribute Definition Type Voidability formOfWaterwayNode Description of the function of a waterway node in the water transport network. FormOfWaterwayNodeValue voidable ### Division 7.8.2: Enumerations ## 7.8.2.1 CEMT Class (CEMTClassValue) Inland waterway classification according to CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) Resolution No 92/2. Allowed values for the enumeration CEMTClassValue 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. ### Division 7.8.3: Code Lists ## 7.8.3.1 Ferry Use (FerryUseValue) Types of transport carried out by a ferry. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list FerryUseValue 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 Form Of Waterway Node (FormOfWaterwayNodeValue) 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. Values for the code list FormOfWaterwayNodeValue 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. ### Division 7.9: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 7.9.1: Consistency between spatial data sets ## 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. ### Division 7.9.2: Modelling of object references ## 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. ### Division 7.9.3: Geometry representation ## 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 Modelling of object references 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 Centrelines 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’. ### Division 7.9.6: Ensuring Network Connectivity ## 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 Layers Layers for the spatial data theme Transport networks 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 ### Division 8: HYDROGRAPHY ## 8.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Hydrography The types specified for the spatial data theme Hydrography are structured in the following packages: Hydro - base Hydro - Network Hydro - Physical Waters ... ### Division 8.3: Hydro - base ## 8.3.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Hydro Object (HydroObject) An identity base for hydrographic (including man-made) objects in the real world. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type HydroObject 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 roles of the spatial object type HydroObject Association role Definition Type Voidability relatedHydroObject A related hydrographic object representing the same real-world entity. HydroObject voidable ### Division 8.3.2: Data Types ## 8.3.2.1 Hydro Identifier (HydroIdentifier) A hydrographic thematic identifier. Attributes of the data type HydroIdentifier 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 ### Division 8.4: Hydro - Network ## 8.4.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Hydro Node (HydroNode) A node within the hydrographic network. This type is a sub-type of Node. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. Attributes of the spatial object type HydroNode Attribute Definition Type Voidability hydroNodeCategory Nature of the hydro node. HydroNodeCategoryValue voidable ## 8.4.1.2 Watercourse Link (WatercourseLink) 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. Attributes of the spatial object type WatercourseLink 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 Watercourse Link Sequence (WatercourseLinkSequence) 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 Watercourse Separated Crossing (WatercourseSeparatedCrossing) 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. ### Division 8.4.2: Code Lists ## 8.4.2.1 Hydro Node Category (HydroNodeCategoryValue) Defines categories for different types of hydrographic network nodes. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list HydroNodeCategoryValue 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. ### Division 8.5: Hydro - Physical Waters ## 8.5.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Crossing (Crossing) A man-made object allowing the passage of water above or below an obstacle. This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject. Attributes of the spatial object type Crossing Attribute Definition Type Voidability type The type of physical crossing. CrossingTypeValue voidable ## 8.5.1.2 Dam Or Weir (DamOrWeir) 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 Drainage Basin (DrainageBasin) Area having a common outlet for its surface runoff. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type DrainageBasin 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 roles of the spatial object type DrainageBasin 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type DrainageBasin A river basin may not be contained in any other basin ## 8.5.1.4 Embankment (Embankment) A man-made raised long mound of earth or other material. This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.1.5 Falls (Falls) A vertically descending part of a watercourse where it falls from a height. This type is a sub-type of FluvialPoint. Attributes of the spatial object type Falls 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 Fluvial Point (FluvialPoint) 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 Ford (Ford) A shallow part of a watercourse used as a road crossing. This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject. ## 8.5.1.8 Hydro Point Of Interest (HydroPointOfInterest) A natural place where water appears, disappears or changes its flow. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type HydroPointOfInterest 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 Hydro Power Plant (HydroPowerPlant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.1.10 Inundated Land (InundatedLand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.1.11 Land-Water Boundary (LandWaterBoundary) The line where a land mass is in contact with a body of water. Attributes of the spatial object type LandWaterBoundary 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 Lock (Lock) An enclosure with a pair or series of gates used for raising or lowering vessels as they pass from one water level to another. This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject. ## 8.5.1.13 Man-made Object (ManMadeObject) An artificial object which lies inside a body of water and has one of the following types of function: - Retains the water; - Regulates the quantity of water; - Alters the course of the water; - Allows watercourses to cross each other. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type ManMadeObject 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 Ocean Region (OceanRegion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.1.15 Pipe (Pipe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.1.16 Pumping Station (PumpingStation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.1.17 Rapids (Rapids) Portions of a stream with accelerated current where it descends rapidly but without a break in the slope of the bed sufficient to form a waterfall. This type is a sub-type of FluvialPoint. ## 8.5.1.18 River Basin (RiverBasin) The area of land from which all surface run-off flows through a sequence of streams, rivers and, possibly, lakes into the sea at a single river mouth, estuary or delta. This type is a sub-type of DrainageBasin. ## 8.5.1.19 Shore (Shore) 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attributes of the spatial object type Shore 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 Shoreline Construction (ShorelineConstruction) 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 Sluice (Sluice) An open, inclined conduit fitted with a gate for regulating water flow. This type is a sub-type of ManMadeObject. ## 8.5.1.22 Standing Water (StandingWater) A body of water that is entirely surrounded by land. This type is a sub-type of SurfaceWater. ## Attributes of the spatial object type StandingWater 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type StandingWater Standing water geometry may be a surface or point ## 8.5.1.23 Surface Water (SurfaceWater) Any known inland waterway body. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. This type is abstract. Attributes of the spatial object type SurfaceWater 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 roles of the spatial object type SurfaceWater 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 Watercourse (Watercourse) A natural or man-made flowing watercourse or stream. This type is a sub-type of SurfaceWater. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Watercourse 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type Watercourse 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 Wetland (Wetland) 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attributes of the spatial object type Wetland 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 ### Division 8.5.2: Data Types ## 8.5.2.1 Hydro Order Code (HydroOrderCode) A hydrologically meaningful ‘order code’ for ordering hierarchies of watercourses and drainage basins. Attributes of the data type HydroOrderCode 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 Width Range (WidthRange) The range of a watercourse’s horizontal width along its length. Attributes of the data type WidthRange Attribute Definition Type Voidability lower Lower bound of width. Length upper Upper bound of width. Length ### Division 8.5.3: Enumerations ## 8.5.3.1 Origin (OriginValue) An enumeration type specifying a set of hydrographic ‘origin’ categories (natural, man-made) for various hydrographic objects. Allowed values for the enumeration OriginValue Value Definition natural An indication that a spatial object is natural. manMade An indication that a spatial object is man-made. ### Division 8.5.4: Code Lists ## 8.5.4.1 Crossing Type (CrossingTypeValue) Man-made physical watercourse crossing types. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list CrossingTypeValue 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 Hydrological Persistence (HydrologicalPersistenceValue) Categories of hydrological persistence of a body of water. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list HydrologicalPersistenceValue 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 Inundation (InundationValue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.5.4.4 Shore Type (ShoreTypeValue) Categories of shore area composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below. Values for the code list ShoreTypeValue 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 Water Level (WaterLevelValue) 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. Values for the code list WaterLevelValue 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. ### Division 8.6: Hydro - Reporting ## 8.6.1 Spatial Object Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.1 WFD Coastal Water (WFDCoastalWater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Constraints of the spatial object type WFDCoastalWater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.2 WFD Ground Water Body (WFDGroundWaterBody) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.3 WFD Lake (WFDLake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Constraints of the spatial object type WFDLake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.4 WFD River (WFDRiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Constraints of the spatial object type WFDRiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.5 WFD River Or Lake (WFDRiverOrLake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.6 WFD Surface Water Body (WFDSurfaceWaterBody) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Attributes of the spatial object type WFDSurfaceWaterBody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Constraints of the spatial object type WFDSurfaceWaterBody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.7 WFD Transitional Water (WFDTransitionalWater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## Constraints of the spatial object type WFDTransitionalWater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ## 8.6.1.8 WFD Water Body (WFDWaterBody) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ### Division 8.7: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 8.7.1: Consistency between spatial data sets ## 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. ### Division 8.7.2: Identifier management ## 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. ### Division 8.7.3: Modelling of object references ## 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). ### Division 8.7.4: Geometry representation ## 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. ### Division 8.7.5: Use of the DelineationKnown Attribute ## 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 Centrelines 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’. ### Division 8.7.7: Ensuring Network Connectivity ## 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 Layers Layers for the spatial data theme Hydrography 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 ### Division 9: PROTECTED SITES ## 9.1 Spatial Object Types 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 Protected Site (ProtectedSite) An area designated or managed within a framework of international and national legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives. Attributes of the spatial object type ProtectedSite 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 ### Division 9.2: Data Types ## 9.2.1 Designation Type (DesignationType) A data type designed to contain a designation for the Protected Site, including the designation scheme used and the value within that scheme. ## Attributes of the data type DesignationType 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 ## Constraints of the data type DesignationType Sites must use designations from an appropriate designation scheme, and the designation code value must agree with the designation scheme. ### Division 9.3: Enumerations ## 9.3.1 Protection Classification (ProtectionClassificationValue) The protected site classification based on the purpose of protection. Allowed values for the enumeration ProtectionClassificationValue 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. ### Division 9.4: Code Lists ## 9.4.1 Designation Scheme (DesignationSchemeValue) 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. Values for the code list DesignationSchemeValue 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. . . . . . . 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 Designation (DesignationValue) Abstract base type for code lists containing the classification and designation types under different schemes. This type is abstract. ## 9.4.3 IUCN Designation (IUCNDesignationValue) 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. Values for the code list IUCNDesignationValue 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 National Monuments Record Designation (NationalMonumentsRecordDesignationValue) 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. Values for the code list NationalMonumentsRecordDesignationValue 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 Natura2000 Designation (Natura2000DesignationValue) 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. Values for the code list Natura2000DesignationValue 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 Ramsar Designation (RamsarDesignationValue) 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. Values for the code list RamsarDesignationValue Value Definition ramsar The Protected Site is designated under the Ramsar Convention. ## 9.4.7 UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme Designation (UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgrammeDesignationValue) 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. Values for the code list UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgrammeDesignationValue Value Definition biosphereReserve The Protected Site is designated as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Programme. ## 9.4.8 UNESCO World Heritage Designation (UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationValue) 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. Values for the code list UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationValue 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 Layers Layers for the spatial data theme Protected Sites Layer Type Layer Title Spatial object type(s) PS.ProtectedSite Protected Sites ProtectedSite ## Annex III: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPATIAL DATA THEMES LISTED IN Annex 2 to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1205/2008 ### Division 1: ELEVATION ## 1.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Elevation 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. ### Division 1.3: Elevation – Base Types ### Division 1.3.1: Enumerations ## 1.3.1.1 Elevation Property Type (ElevationPropertyTypeValue) Enumeration type which determines the elevation property which has been measured or calculated. ## Values for the enumeration ElevationPropertyTypeValue Value Definition height Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards). depth Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards). ## 1.3.1.2 Surface Type (SurfaceTypeValue) Enumeration type which determines the elevation surface with regard to its relative adherence to the Earth's bare surface. ## Values for the enumeration SurfaceTypeValue Value Definition DTM Digital terrain model. DSM Digital surface model. ### Division 1.4: Elevation – Grid Coverage. ## 1.4.1 Spatial object types The package Elevation – Grid Coverage contains the spatial object type Elevation Grid Coverage. ## 1.4.1.1 Elevation Grid Coverage (ElevationGridCoverage) Continuous coverage which uses a systematic tessellation based on a regular rectified quadrilateral grid to cover its domain, where the elevation property value is usually known for each of the grid points forming this domain. This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage Attribute Definition Type Voidability beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable domainExtent Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. EX_Extent 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 roles of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage Association role Definition Type Voidability contributingElevationGridCoverage Reference to the elevation grid coverages that compose an aggregated elevation grid coverage. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class ElevationGridCoverageAggregation. ElevationGridCoverage ## Constraints of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage The grid dimension shall always be 2 for an elevation grid coverage. The domainExtent shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent. The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided. All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction. The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions. The values in the range set shall be described by the Float type. ### Division 1.4.2: Data types ## 1.4.2.1 Elevation Grid Coverage Aggregation (ElevationGridCoverageAggregation) Geometrical characteristics of the elevation grid coverage aggregation. This type is an association class. ## Attributes of the data type ElevationGridCoverageAggregation Attribute Definition Type Voidability contributingFootprint Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of the elevation grid coverage that contributes to the aggregated elevation grid coverage. GM_MultiSurface ### Division 1.5: Elevation - Vector Elements ## 1.5.1 Spatial object types 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 Vector Object (ElevationVectorObject) Elevation spatial object forming part of a vector data set, which participates in the description of the elevation property of a real world surface. It consists of an identity base for all vector objects which can be included as part of an elevation data set. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationVectorObject Attribute Definition Type Voidability beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable localDepthDatum Identification of a local vertical coordinate reference system not included in a registry, which is used to refer depth measurements. ChartDatum 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 Spot Elevation (SpotElevation) Point spatial object which describes the elevation of an Earth's surface at a specific location. It provides a single elevation property value. This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SpotElevation Attribute Definition Type Voidability classification Class of spot elevation according to the LAS specification of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). SpotElevationClassValue voidable geographicalName A geographical name that is used to identify a named land or water body's floor location in the real world, which is represented by the spot elevation spatial object. GeographicalName voidable geometry Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. GM_Point 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SpotElevation The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1 The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system ## 1.5.1.3 Contour Line (ContourLine) Linear spatial object composed of a set of adjoining locations characterized by having the same elevation property value. It describes, together with other contour lines present in the area, the local morphology of the Earth's surface. This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ContourLine Attribute Definition Type Voidability contourLineType The type of contour line with regard to the normal contour vertical interval (if any). ContourLineTypeValue voidable downRight Property indicating that the contour line spatial object is digitized in a way that the height of the elevation surface is lower at the right side of the line. Boolean voidable geometry Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. GM_Curve propertyValue Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system. DirectPosition ## Constraints of the spatial object type ContourLine The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1. The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system. ## 1.5.1.4 Breakline (BreakLine) A line of a critical nature which describes the shape of an elevation surface and indicates a discontinuity in the slope of the surface (i.e. an abrupt change in gradient). Triangles included within a TIN model must never cross it. This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type BreakLine Attribute Definition Type Voidability breakLineType The type of break line with regard the natural or man-made real world characteristic it represents, or the specific function it has in calculating a Digital Elevation Model (DEM). BreakLineTypeValue geometry Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. GM_Curve manMadeBreak Line which represents an elevation break due to a man-made construction present on the terrain. Boolean voidable ## 1.5.1.5 Void Area (VoidArea) Area of the Earth's surface where the elevation model is unknown because of missing input data. This area shall be excluded from a DEM. This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type VoidArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. GM_Surface ## 1.5.1.6 Isolated Area (IsolatedArea) Delimitation of an area of the Earth's surface where an isolated part of the elevation model exists. Its outside surroundings have no elevation information. This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type IsolatedArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object. GM_Surface ### Division 1.5.2: Data types ## 1.5.2.1 Chart Datum (ChartDatum) Local vertical coordinate reference system which is used to refer and portray depth measurements as property values. ## Attributes of the data type ChartDatum Attribute Definition Type Voidability datumWaterLevel Water level determining the origin of depth measurements for the chart datum. WaterLevelValue offset Relative difference between the height of each reference point and the height of the water level determining the chart datum. Measure referencePoint Geographical position(s) of: - Case A: a single point which is used to refer depth values within the geographical scope of the chart datum. - Case B: a set of points where water level measurements are performed to determine the water level of the chart datum. GM_Point scope Geographic scope in which the local depth datum is practically used. EX_Extent ### Division 1.5.3: Enumerations ## 1.5.3.1 Contour Line Type (ContourLineTypeValue) List of possible categories of contour lines based on the equidistance parameter of the data set. ## Values for the enumeration ContourLineTypeValue Value Definition master Contour at a vertical distance which is multiple to the equidistance parameter (corresponding to a certain multiple of the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale. ordinary Contour at the equidistance parameter (corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale, and which is not a master contour. auxiliary A supplementary contour – not corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval – estimated or interpolated from surrounding contours, used in areas where there is insufficient height information for elevation mapping purposes or to control the creation of a digital elevation model. ### Division 1.5.4: Code lists ## 1.5.4.1 Breakline Type (BreakLineTypeValue) List of possible type values for break lines based on the physical characteristics of the break line [in the elevation surface]. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list BreakLineTypeValue Value Name Definition bottomOfSlope bottom of slope Break line representing the lower boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°. changeInSlope change in slope Break line representing a collection of adjoining points where the terrain has an abrupt change in slope. flatAreaBoundary flat area boundary Break line that delimits an isolated part of the territory where the elevation model has to be constrained at the same elevation value. formLine form line Break line representing a local direction in which the elevation surface being described takes the greatest slope. topOfSlope top of slope Break line representing the upper boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°. ## 1.5.4.2 Spot Elevation Classification (SpotElevationClassValue) Possible classification values for spot elevations based on the LAS specification maintained by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Elevation. ## 1.5.4.3 Spot Elevation Type (SpotElevationTypeValue) Possible values for spot elevation points that describe a singularity of the surface. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list SpotElevationTypeValue Value Name Definition depression depression Point that represents a part of the relief of the land surface or water body's floor surface that is lower in elevation when compared to its surrounding points. formSpot form spot A supplementary spot height, estimated or interpolated from surrounding heights, in areas where few contour lines or other height information exist. generic generic Spot elevation spatial object not fulfilling the description of any of the other values in the current code list. pass pass Lower point of a depression within a ridge alignment, generally opened along the crest line, which allow passing from one slope of the surface to another. summit summit Highest point of a prominence in the relief of a land surface or a water body's floor surface. ### Division 1.6: Elevation - TIN ## 1.6.1 Spatial object types The package ‘Elevation – TIN’ contains the spatial object type Elevation TIN. ## 1.6.1.1 Elevation TIN (ElevationTIN) Collection of elevation spatial objects forming a particular tessellation of the space based on a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) according to the geometry GM_Tin defined in ISO 19107:2003. Its components are a set of control points whose elevation property values are known, and a set of break lines and stop lines. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationTIN Attribute Definition Type Voidability beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable geometries Represents the collection of geometric properties of the elevation TIN spatial object. GM_Tin inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier propertyType Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation TIN. ElevationPropertyTypeValue surfaceType Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the elevation TIN describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface. SurfaceTypeValue ### Division 1.7: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 1.7.1: Requirements on external object identifiers ## (1) If elevation data is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier. ### Division 1.7.2: Requirements for Elevation Grid Coverages ## (1) By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Elevation data available: 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) Information about the acquisition dates of data contained in elevation grid coverages shall be provided at least in one of the following ways: (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. ### Division 1.7.3: Requirements for Elevation Vector Data ## (1) Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2-D geometries, the vertical component (third dimension) shall be provided as elevation property values within the propertyValue attribute. ## (2) Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2.5-D geometries, the elevation property values shall be only included within the third coordinate (Z) of these geometries. ### Division 1.7.4: Requirements for Elevation TINs ## (1) The property values included within a single instance of ElevationTIN spatial object type (TIN model) shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system. ## (2) Triangles intersecting a stop line shall be removed from a TIN surface, leaving holes in the surface. If coincidence occurs on surface boundary triangles, the result shall be a change of the surface boundary. ## (3) The vector spatial objects provided as components of a TIN collection shall fulfil the generic consistency rules provided for vector objects. ### Division 1.7.5: Requirements on reference systems ## (1) For measuring the depth of the sea floor where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as reference surface. ## (2) For measuring the depth of the sea floor in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the depth of the sea floor shall be referenced to the Mean Sea Level (MSL), or to a well-defined reference level close to the MSL. ## (3) The height of the reference level to which the depth of the floor of an inland water body is measured shall be referred to a gravity-related vertical reference system. This shall be the European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) for the areas within the geographical scope of EVRS, or the gravity-related vertical reference system identified by the 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. ### Division 1.7.6: Requirements on data quality and consistency ## (1) If measures other than ISO data quality measures have been used to evaluate an elevation data set, the Lineage metadata element shall include information about those measures and, if possible, a reference to an online resource where more information is available. ## (2) Connected contour line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system. ## (3) When the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given as third coordinates (Z), the intersection point of two break line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value. ## (4) When a contour line spatial object and a break line spatial object provided in the same vertical coordinate reference system intersect each other, the intersection point shall have the same elevation value (if the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given by the third (Z) coordinate). ## (5) Contour line spatial objects having different elevation value shall neither intersect nor touch each other when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system. ## (6) The boundary of an isolated area spatial object shall not touch the external boundary of a void area spatial object when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system. ### Division 1.8: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Elevation Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type EL.BreakLine Break Line BreakLine EL.ContourLine Contour Line ContourLine EL.IsolatedArea Isolated Area IsolatedArea EL.SpotElevation Spot Elevation SpotElevation EL.VoidArea Void Area VoidArea EL.ElevationGridCoverage Elevation Grid Coverage ElevationGridCoverage EL.ElevationTIN Elevation TIN ElevationTIN ### Division 2: LAND COVER ## 2.1 Definitions In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply: (1)‘classification system’ means a system for assigning objects to classes, in accordance with ISO 19144-1:2012; (2)‘discrete coverage’ means a coverage that returns the same feature attribute values for every direct position within any single spatial object, temporal object or spatiotemporal object in its domain, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007; (3)‘land cover object’ means a spatial object (point, pixel or polygon) where the land cover has been observed; (4)‘legend’ means the application of a classification in a specific area using a defined mapping scale and specific data set; (5)‘minimal mapping unit’ means the smallest area size of a polygon allowed to be represented in a particular land cover data set; (6)‘situation’ means the state of a particular land cover object at a particular point in time. ## 2.2 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Land Cover The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Cover are structured in the following packages: Land Cover Nomenclature Land Cover Vector Land Cover Raster ### Division 2.3: Land Cover Nomenclature ### Division 2.3.1: Data types ## 2.3.1.1 Land Cover Nomenclature (LandCoverNomenclature) Information about reference national, institutional or local Land Cover nomenclature. ## Attributes of the data type LandCoverNomenclature Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier responsibleParty Party responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the nomenclature. RelatedParty externalDescription Document describing the nomenclature used in this data set. DocumentCitation voidable embeddedDescription An embedded encoding of the classification system according to ISO 19144-2. LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem voidable nomenclatureCodeList An http URI pointing to the code list attached to the nomenclature used. URI ## Constraints of the data type LandCoverNomenclature The embedded description or the external desciption shall be provided. ### Division 2.3.2: Code lists ## 2.3.2.1 Land Cover Class (LandCoverClassValue) Land cover code list or classification. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. Data providers may use the values and the integer codes (to be used to represent specific land cover classes in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage objects) specified for the Pure Land Cover Component (PureLandCoverComponentValue) code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Cover. ### Division 2.4: Land Cover Vector ## 2.4.1 Spatial object types The package Land Cover Vector contains the following spatial object types: Land Cover Data Set Land Cover Unit ## 2.4.1.1 Land Cover Data Set (LandCoverDataset) A vector representation for Land Cover data. ## Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset Attribute Definition Type Voidability name Name of the Land Cover data set. CharacterString inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier extent Contains the extent of the data set. EX_Extent nomenclatureDocumentation Information about the nomenclature used in this data set. LandCoverNomenclature beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable validFrom The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable validTo The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset Association role Definition Type Voidability member A Land Cover Unit being part of the data set. LandCoverUnit ## 2.4.1.2 Land Cover Unit (LandCoverUnit) An individual element of the Land Cover data set represented by a point or surface. ## Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable geometry Spatial representation of the Land Cover data. GM_Object landCoverObservation Land cover information at a specific time and place. LandCoverObservation ## Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit Geometries shall be points or surfaces. ### Division 2.4.2: Data types ## 2.4.2.1 Land Cover Observation (LandCoverObservation) Land Cover information interpreted at a specific time and place. ## Attributes of the data type LandCoverObservation Attribute Definition Type Voidability class The assignment of a land cover class to a land cover unit through a classification code identifier. LandCoverClassValue observationDate The observation date associated of an observation. DateTime voidable mosaic List of classification values describing into details a land cover unit, associated with percentages. LandCoverValue voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverObservation The sum of all coveredPercentage attributes attached to each LandCoverObservation shall be lower or equal to 100. ## 2.4.2.2 Land Cover (LandCoverValue) Generic class supporting Land Cover value and percentage. ## Attributes of the data type LandCoverValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability class Assignment of a land cover spatial object to a land cover class through a classification code identifier. LandCoverClassValue coveredPercentage Fraction of the LandCoverUnit being concerned with the classification value. Integer voidable ### Division 2.5: Land Cover Raster ## 2.5.1 Spatial object types The package Land Cover Raster contains the spatial object type Land Cover Grid Coverage. ## 2.5.1.1 Land Cover Grid Coverage (LandCoverGridCoverage) A raster representation for Land Cover data. This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage. ## Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage Attribute Definition Type Voidability name Name of the Land Cover coverage. CharacterString inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier extent Contains the extent of the data set. EX_Extent nomenclatureDocumentation Information about the nomenclature used in this coverage. LandCoverNomenclature beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable validFrom The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable validTo The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage The values in the range set are restricted to Integer. ## 2.6 Theme-specific Requirements If an onlineDescription attribute is provided for a LandCoverNomenclature data type, the referenced online description shall define, for each class, at least a code, a name, a definition and a RGB value to be used for portrayal. If the online description describes the nomenclature for a LandCoverGridCoverage object, an integer grid code shall also be provided for each class. This code shall be used in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage to represent the corresponding class. ### Division 2.7: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Land Cover Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type LC.LandCoverPoints Land Cover Points LandCoverUnit LC.LandCoverSurfaces Land Cover Surfaces LandCoverUnit LC.LandCoverRaster Land Cover Raster LandCoverGridCoverage ### Division 3: ORTHOIMAGERY ## 3.1 Definitions In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply: (1)‘mosaic’ means an image composed of multiple overlapping or adjoining photographs or images merged together. (2)‘orthoimage aggregation’ means a combination of subsets from several homogeneous orthoimage coverages forming a new orthoimage coverage. (3)‘raster’ means a usually rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines forming or corresponding to the display on a cathode ray tube, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007. ## 3.2 Spatial object types The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery: Orthoimage Coverage Mosaic Element Single Mosaic Element Aggregated Mosaic Element ## 3.2.1 Orthoimage Coverage (OrthoimageCoverage) Raster image of the Earth surface that has been geometrically corrected (‘orthorectified’) to remove distortion caused by differences in elevation, sensor tilt and, optionally, by sensor optics. This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage. ## Attributes of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier domainExtent Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. EX_Extent footprint Geographic area enclosing valid data of the orthoimage coverage. GM_MultiSurface voidable interpolationType Mathematical method which shall be used to evaluate a continuous coverage, i.e. determine the values of the coverage at any direct position within the domain of the coverage. InterpolationMethodValue name Free text name of the orthoimage coverage. CharacterString voidable phenomenonTime Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s). TM_Period voidable beginLifespanVersion Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. TM_Position voidable endLifespanVersion Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired from the spatial data set. TM_Position voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage Association role Definition Type Voidability contributingOrthoimageCoverage Reference to the orthoimage coverages that compose an aggregated orthoimage coverage. The association has additional properties as defined in the association class OrthoimageAggregation. OrthoimageCoverage mosaicElement Spatial representation of the acquisition time of a mosaicked orthoimage coverage. MosaicElement voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage The acquisition time of the orthoimage coverage shall be provided through the phenomenonTime attribute or the mosaicElement association. The dimension of the grid used shall always be 2. The domainExtent attribute shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent. The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided. All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction. The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions. The values in the range set shall be described by the Integer type. ## 3.2.2 Mosaic Element (MosaicElement) Abstract type identifying both the contributing area and the acquisition time of one or several input images used to generate a mosaicked orthoimage coverage. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MosaicElement Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier geometry Geometric representation spatially delineating the date and time of acquisition of the several input images that contribute to the final mosaic. GM_MultiSurface phenomenonTime Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s). TM_Period ## 3.2.3 Single Mosaic Element (SingleMosaicElement) Mosaic element relating to a single input image. This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SingleMosaicElement Attribute Definition Type Voidability imageSourceReference Reference to the input image. CharacterString voidable ## 3.2.4 Aggregated Mosaic Element (AggregatedMosaicElement) Mosaic element relating to several input images that share the same acquisition time at a given level of definition (e.g. day, month). This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement. ### Division 3.3: Data types ## 3.3.1 Orthoimage Aggregation (OrthoimageAggregation) Geometrical characteristics of the orthoimage aggregation. This type is an association class. ## Attributes of the data type OrthoimageAggregation Attribute Definition Type Voidability contributingFootprint Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of an orthoimage coverage that contributes to the aggregated orthoimage coverage. GM_MultiSurface ### Division 3.4: Code lists ## 3.4.1 Interpolation Method (InterpolationMethodValue) List of codes that identify theinterpolation methodswhich may be used for evaluating orthoimage coverages. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list InterpolationTypeValue Value Name Definition nearestNeighbour nearest neighbour Nearest neighbour interpolation bilinear bilinear Bilinear interpolation biquadratic biquadratic Biquadratic interpolation bicubic bicubic Bicubic interpolation ### Division 3.5: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 3.5.1: Requirements on external object identifiers ## (1) If an orthoimage is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier. ### Division 3.5.2: Requirements for Orthoimage Coverages ## (1) By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Orthoimagery data available: 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. ### Division 3.5.3: Requirements for mosaic elements ## (1) All the mosaic elements related to an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be of the same type, i.e. either SingleMosaicElement or AggregatedMosaicElement. ## (2) The geometries delineating any two MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint. ## (3) The union of the geometries delineating all MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall include its footprint and be contained in its geographic domain extent. ### Division 3.5.4: Requirements on reference systems ## (1) Data related to the spatial data theme Orthoimagery shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries. ## (2) Only two-dimensional coordinate reference systems shall be used to represent INSPIRE orthoimagery data sets. ### Division 3.5.5: Requirements on data quality ## (1) The measures ‘root mean square error in X’ (RMSE-x) and ‘root mean square error in Y’ (RMSE-y) shall be provided jointly when used to assess the gridded data position of orthoimagery data. ### Division 3.6: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type OI.OrthoimageCoverage orthoimage coverage OrthoimageCoverage OI.MosaicElement mosaic element MosaicElement ### Division 4: GEOLOGY ## 4.1 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Geology The types specified for the spatial data theme Geology are structured in the following packages: Geology Geophysics Hydrogeology ### Division 4.2: Geology ## 4.2.1 Spatial object types The package Geology contains the following spatial object types: Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature Borehole Fold Geologic Collection Geologic Event Geologic Feature Geologic Structure Geologic Unit Geomorphologic Feature Mapped Feature Mapped Interval Natural Geomorphologic Feature Shear Displacement Structure ## 4.2.1.1 Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature) A geomorphologic feature (i.e., landform) which has been created by human activity. This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature Attribute Definition Type Voidability anthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureType Terms describing the type of a geomorphologic feature. AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue ## 4.2.1.2 Borehole (Borehole) A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Borehole Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier boreholeLength The distance along a borehole. Quantity voidable elevation The vertical height above datum of the borehole collar. DirectPosition voidable location The location of the borehole collar. GM_Point purpose The purpose for which the borehole was drilled. BoreholePurposeValue voidable downholeGeometry The downhole geometry of the borehole GM_Curve voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type Borehole Association role Definition Type Voidability logElement 1-D MappedFeature instances that are logged (interpreted) intervals within a borehole. MappedInterval voidable ## 4.2.1.3 Fold (Fold) One or more systematically curved layers, surfaces, or lines in a rock body. This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Fold Attribute Definition Type Voidability profileType The type of the fold. FoldProfileTypeValue voidable ## 4.2.1.4 Geologic Collection (GeologicCollection) A collection of geological or geophysical objects. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicCollection Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier name The name of the collection. CharacterString collectionType The type of the collection. CollectionTypeValue reference A reference for the collection. DocumentCitation voidable beginLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable endLifespanVersion Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. DateTime voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicCollection Association role Definition Type Voidability geophObjectSet A GeophObjectSet member of the geologic collection. GeophObjectSet voidable geophObjectMember A GeophObjectMember of the geologic collection. GeophObject voidable boreholeMember A Borehole member of a geologic collection. Borehole voidable mapMember A MappedFeature member of a geologic collection. MappedFeature voidable ## 4.2.1.5 Geologic Event (GeologicEvent) An identifiable event during which one or more geological processes act to modify geological entities. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicEvent Attribute Definition Type Voidability name The name of the geologic event. CharacterString voidable eventEnvironment The physical setting within which the geologic event takes place. EventEnvironmentValue voidable eventProcess The process or processes that occurred during the geologic event. EventProcessValue voidable olderNamedAge Older boundary of the age of the geologic event. GeochronologicEraValue voidable youngerNamedAge Younger boundary of the age of the geologic event. GeochronologicEraValue voidable ## 4.2.1.6 Geologic Feature (GeologicFeature) A conceptual geological feature that is hypothesized to exist coherently in the world. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicFeature Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier name The name of the geologic feature. CharacterString voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicFeature Association role Definition Type Voidability themeClass A thematic classification of the geologic feature. ThematicClass voidable geologicHistory An association that relates one or more geologic events to a geologic feature to describe their age or geologic history. GeologicEvent voidable ## 4.2.1.7 Geologic Structure (GeologicStructure) A configuration of matter in the Earth based on describable inhomogeneity, pattern or fracture in an earth material. This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature. This type is abstract. ## 4.2.1.8 Geologic Unit (GeologicUnit) A volume of rock with distinct characteristics. This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicUnit Attribute Definition Type Voidability geologicUnitType The type of the geological unit. GeologicUnitTypeValue ## Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicUnit Association role Definition Type Voidability composition Describes composition of the geologic unit. CompositionPart voidable ## 4.2.1.9 Geomorphologic Feature (GeomorphologicFeature) An abstract spatial object type describing the shape and nature of the Earth's land surface (i.e. a landform). This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature. This type is abstract. ## 4.2.1.10 Mapped Feature (MappedFeature) A spatial representation of a GeologicFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MappedFeature Attribute Definition Type Voidability shape The geometry of the mapped feature. GM_Object mappingFrame The surface on which the mapped feature is projected. MappingFrameValue ## Association roles of the spatial object type MappedFeature Association role Definition Type Voidability specification A description association that links the mapped feature to a notional geologic feature. GeologicFeature ## 4.2.1.11 Mapped Interval (MappedInterval) A special kind of a mapped feature whose shape is a 1-D interval and which uses the spatial reference system of the containing borehole. This type is a sub-type of MappedFeature. ## 4.2.1.12 Natural Geomorphologic Feature (NaturalGeomorphologicFeature) A geomorphologic feature (i.e. landform) that has been created by natural Earth processes. This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type NaturalGeomorphologicFeature Attribute Definition Type Voidability naturalGeomorphologicFeatureType The type of the natural geomorphologic feature. NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue activity The level of activity of the natural geomorphologic feature. GeomorphologicActivityValue voidable ## 4.2.1.13 Shear Displacement Structure (ShearDisplacementStructure) Brittle to ductile style structures along which displacement has occurred. This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ShearDisplacementStructure Attribute Definition Type Voidability faultType Refers to a vocabulary of terms describing the type of shear displacement structure. FaultTypeValue ### Division 4.2.2: Data types ## 4.2.2.1 Composition Part (CompositionPart) The composition of a geologic unit in terms of lithological constituents. ## Attributes of the data type CompositionPart Attribute Definition Type Voidability material The material that comprises part or all of the geologic unit. LithologyValue proportion Quantity that specifies the fraction of the geologic unit composed of the material. QuantityRange voidable role The relationship of the composition part to the geologic unit composition as a whole. CompositionPartRoleValue ## 4.2.2.2 Thematic Class (ThematicClass) A generic thematic classifier to enable the reclassification of Geologic Features with user defined classes appropriate to thematic maps. ## Attributes of the data type ThematicClass Attribute Definition Type Voidability themeClass The value of the thematic class. ThematicClassValue themeClassification The used classification ThematicClassificationValue ### Division 4.2.3: Code lists ## 4.2.3.1 Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature Type (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue) Types of anthropogenic geomorphologic features. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue Value Name Definition artificialCollapsedDepression artificial collapsed depression A collapse basin, commonly a closed depression, which is the direct result of surficial subsidence associated with subsurface mining or tunneling. artificialDrainage artificial drainage Human-made network built primarily to lower or control the local water table. artificialLevee artificial levee An artificial embankment constructed along the bank of a watercourse or an arm of the sea, to protect land from inundation or to confine streamflow to its channel. dredgedChannel dredged channel A roughly linear, deep water area formed by a dredging operation for navigation purposes dump dump An area of smooth or uneven accumulations or piles of waste rock, earthy material, or general refuse that without major reclamation are incapable of supporting plants. fill fill Human-constructed deposits of natural earth materials and/or waste materials used to fill a depression, to extend shore land into a body of water, or in building dams. impactCraterAnthropogenic impact crater (anthropogenic) A generally circular or elliptical depression formed by hypervelocity impact of an experimental projectile or ordnance into earthy or rock material. landfillSite landfill site Waste disposal site used for the controlled deposit of the waste onto or into land. levelledLand levelled land A land area, usually a field, that has been mechanically flattened or smoothed to facilitate management practices such as flood irrigation. openpitMine openpit mine A relatively large depression resulting from the excavation of material and redistribution of overburden associated with surficial mining operations. pit pit A depression, ditch or pit excavated to furnish gravel, sand or other materials for roads or other construction purposes; a type of borrow pit. quarry quarry Excavation areas, open to the sky, usually for the extraction of stone. reclaimedLand reclaimed land A land area composed of earthy fill material that has been placed and shaped to approximate natural contours, commonly part of land-reclamation efforts after mining operations. Or a land area, commonly submerged in its native state, that has been protected by artificial structures and drained for agricultural or other purposes. reservoirLake reservoir lake An inland body of permanently standing water, usually fresh, occupying a depression on the Earth’s surface closed by a dam. spoilBank spoil bank A bank, mound, or other artificial accumulation of rock debris and earthy dump deposits removed from ditches, strip mines, or other excavations. subsidenceAreaAnthropogenic subsidence area (anthropogenic) An area subject to a process of subsidence induced by anthropogenic activities, for example subsurface mining, tunneling, hydrocarbon or groundwater production. ## 4.2.3.2 Borehole Purpose (BoreholePurposeValue) Purposes for which a borehole was drilled. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. This code list is hierarchical. ## Values for the code list BoreholePurposeValue Value Name Definition Parent 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 Collection Type (CollectionTypeValue) Types of collections of geological and geophysical objects. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list CollectionTypeValue Value Name Definition boreholeCollection borehole collection Collection of boreholes geologicalModel geological model Collection of objects for a 3D geological spatial model geologicalMap geological map Collection of features for a geological map which described geological units, structures geomorphologic features, etc. geophysicalObjectCollection geophysical object collection Collection of geophysical objects ## 4.2.3.4 Composition Part Role (CompositionPartRoleValue) Roles that a compositional part plays in a geologic unit. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. This code list is hierarchical. ## Values for the code list CompositionPartRoleValue Value Name Definition Parent onlyPart only part Entire described unit consists of a single part or constituent. partOf part of The geologic unit part role is not known in any greater detail. facies facies Represents a particular body of rock that is a lateral variant of a lithostratigraphic unit, or a variant of a lithodemic unit. partOf inclusion inclusion Geologic unit constituent is present as masses with generally sharp boundaries enclosed within a matrix of some other material. partOf lithosome lithosome A kind of rock body that has multiple occurrences in a single geologic unit. A mass of rock of uniform character, characterized by geometry, composition, and internal structure. partOf stratigraphicPart stratigraphic part A geologic unit part that occupies a particular stratigraphic position within a geologic unit. partOf unspecifiedPartRole unspecified part role Geologic unit part with unspecified role. partOf ## 4.2.3.5 Event Environment (EventEnvironmentValue) Terms for the geologic environments within which geologic events take place. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology. ## Values for the code list EventEnvironmentValue Value Name Definition earthInteriorSetting earth interior setting Geologic environments within the solid Earth. earthSurfaceSetting earth surface setting Geologic environments on the surface of the solid Earth. extraTerrestrialSetting extra-terrestrial setting Material originated outside of the Earth or its atmosphere. tectonicallyDefinedSetting tectonically defined setting Setting defined by relationships to tectonic plates on or in the Earth. ## 4.2.3.6 Event Process (EventProcessValue) Terms specifying the process or processes that occurred during an event. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology. ## Values for the code list EventProcessValue Value Name Definition bolideImpact bolide impact The impact of an extraterrestrial body on the surface of the earth. deepWaterOxygenDepletion deep water oxygen depletion Process of removal of oxygen from from the deep part of a body of water. deformation deformation Movement of rock bodies by displacement on fault or shear zones, or change in shape of a body of earth material. diageneticProcess diagenetic process Any chemical, physical, or biological process that affects a sedimentary earth material after initial deposition, and during or after lithification, exclusive of weathering and metamorphism. extinction extinction Process of disappearance of a species or higher taxon, so that it no longer exists anywhere or in the subsequent fossil record. geomagneticProcess geomagnetic process Process that results in change in Earth's magnetic field. humanActivity human activity Processes of human modification of the earth to produce geologic features. magmaticProcess magmatic process A process involving melted rock (magma). metamorphicProcess metamorphic process Mineralogical, chemical, and structural adjustment of solid rocks to physical and chemical conditions that differ from the conditions under which the rocks in question originated, and are generally been imposed at depth, below the surface zones of weathering and cementation. seaLevelChange sea level change Process of mean sea level changing relative to some datum. sedimentaryProcess sedimentary process A phenomenon that changes the distribution or physical properties of sediment at or near the earth's surface. speciation speciation Process that results inappearance of new species. tectonicProcess tectonic process Processes related to the interaction between or deformation of rigid plates forming the crust of the Earth. weathering weathering The process or group of processes by which earth materials exposed to atmospheric agents at or near the Earth's surface are changed in color, texture, composition, firmness, or form, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material. Processes typically include oxidation, hydration, and leaching of soluble constituents. ## 4.2.3.7 Fault Type (FaultTypeValue) Terms describing the type of shear displacement structure. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology. This code list is hierarchical. ## Values for the code list FaultTypeValue Value Name Definition Parent fault fault A discrete surface, or zone of discrete surfaces, with some thickness, separating two rock masses across which one mass has slid past the other. extractionFault extraction fault A fault whose two sides have approached each other substantially in the direction perpendicular to the fault. fault highAngleFault high angle fault Fault that dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of its recognized extent, for which slip or separation is not explicitly specified. fault lowAngleFault low angle fault Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault. fault obliqueSlipFault oblique slip fault Fault with slip vector that has ratio of strike-parallel to dip-parallel displacement between 10 to 1 and 1 to 10 at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault. fault reverseFault reverse fault Fault with dip-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the strike-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault, and the fault dips consistently in the same direction with the hanging wall displaced up relative to the footwall over at least half the mapped trace of the fault. fault scissorFault scissor fault A fault on which there is increasing offset or separation along the strike from an initial point of no offset, with the opposite sense of offset in the opposite direction. fault strikeSlipFault strike slip fault Fault with strike-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the dip-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault. fault ## 4.2.3.8 Fold Profile Type (FoldProfileTypeValue) Terms specifying the type of fold. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list FoldProfileTypeValue Value Name Definition anticline anticline A fold, general convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks. antiform antiform Any convex-upward, concave downward fold. syncline syncline A fold of which the core contains the stratigraphically younger rocks; it is generally concave upward. synform synform Any fold whose limbs close at the bottom. ## 4.2.3.9 Geochronologic Era (GeochronologicEraValue) Terms specifying recognised geological time units. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in Cohen, K.M., Finney, S. & Gibbard, P.L., International Chronostratigraphic Chart, August 2012 , International Commission on Stratigraphy of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2012 and additional values at any level defined by data providers. Data providers may use the additional values for Pre-Cambrian rocks and Quaternary units specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology. ## 4.2.3.10 Geologic Unit Type (GeologicUnitTypeValue) Terms describing the type of geologic unit. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. This code list is hierarchical. ## Values for the code list GeologicUnitTypeValue Value Name Definition Parent geologicUnit geologic unit Type of geologic unit that is unknown, unspecified, irrelevant, or some type not included in the vocabulary. allostratigraphicUnit allostratigraphic unit Geologic unit defined by bounding surfaces. Not necessarily stratified. geologicUnit alterationUnit alteration unit Geologic unit defined by alteration process. geologicUnit biostratigraphicUnit biostratigraphic unit Geologic unit defined based on fossil content. geologicUnit chronostratigraphicUnit chronostratigraphic unit Geologic unit that includes all rocks formed during a specific interval of geologic time geologicUnit geophysicalUnit geophysical unit Geologic unit defined by its geophysical characteristics. geologicUnit magnetostratigraphicUnit magnetostratigraphic unit Geologic unit defined by magnetic characteristics. geophysicalUnit lithogeneticUnit lithogenetic unit Geologic unit defined by genesis. The genesis is manifested by material properties, but the material is not the defining property. geologicUnit artificialGround artificial ground Geologic unit defined by genesis involving direct human action to deposit or modify material. lithogeneticUnit excavationUnit excavation unit Geologic unit defined by human-made genesis involving excavation. lithogeneticUnit massMovementUnit mass movement unit Geologic unit produced by gravity driven, down-slope displacement of material, and characterized by the type of movement giving rise to the deposit, and by how the individual movement types present in the deposit are related in time and space. lithogeneticUnit lithologicUnit lithologic unit Geologic unit defined by lithology independent of relationships to other units. geologicUnit lithostratigraphicUnit lithostratigraphic unit Geologic unit defined on the basis of observable and distinctive lithologic properties or combination of lithologic properties and stratigraphic relationships. geologicUnit lithodemicUnit lithodemic unit Lithostratigraphic unit that lacks stratification lithostratigraphicUnit lithotectonicUnit lithotectonic unit Geologic unit defined on basis of structural or deformation features, mutual relations, origin or historical evolution. Contained material may be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. geologicUnit deformationUnit deformation unit Lithotectonic unit defined by deformation style or characteristic geologic structure observable in outcrop. lithotectonicUnit pedostratigraphicUnit pedostratigraphic unit Geologic unit that represents a single pedologic horizon in a sequence of strata (consolidated or non-consolidated). geologicUnit polarityChronostratigraphicUnit polarity chronostratigraphic unit Geologic unit defined by primary magnetic-polarity record imposed when the rock was deposited or crystallized during a specific interval of geologic time. geologicUnit ## 4.2.3.11 Geomorphologic Activity (GeomorphologicActivityValue) Terms indicating the level of activity of a geomorphologic feature. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list GeomorphologicActivityValue Value Name Definition active active A geomorphologic process that is currently in a state of action, or that has been reactivated since a conventionally short period of time. dormant dormant A geomorphologic process that has not shown signs of activity since a conventionally short period of time, and that could be reactivated by its original causes, or triggered by induced causes such as anthropogenic activities. reactivated reactivated A reactivated geomorphologic process is an active geomorphologic process which has been dormant. stabilised stabilised A stabilized geomorphologic process is an inactive process which has been protected from its original causes by remedial measures. inactive inactive A relict or fossil geomorphologic process. ## 4.2.3.12 Lithology (LithologyValue) Terms describing the lithology. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology. This code list is hierarchical. ## Values for the code list LithologyValue Value Name Definition Parent compoundMaterial compound material An earth material composed of an aggregation of particles of earth material, possibly including other Compound Materials. 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 Mapping Frame (MappingFrameValue) Terms indicating the surface on which the MappedFeature is projected. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list MappingFrameValue Value Name Definition baseOfQuaternary base of quaternary Base of the predominantely unconsolidated sedimentary material of Quaternary age. surfaceGeology surface geology Bedrock and superficial deposits that would be visible if the overlying soil was removed or are exposed at the topographic surface. topOfBasement top of basement The surface in the crust of the Earth below sedimentary or volcanic deposits, or tectonically transported rock unit. topOfBedrock top of bedrock Top surface of the usually solid rock that may either be exposed at the topographic surface or covered by other unconsolidated deposits. ## 4.2.3.14 Natural Geomorphologic Feature Type (NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue) Terms describing the type of natural geomorphologic feature. The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers. ## Values for the code list NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue Value Name Definition naturalGeomorphologicFeature natural geomorphologic feature A geomorphologic feature produced by the natural dynamics. drainagePattern drainage pattern The configuration or arrangement of stream courses in an area, including gullies or first-order channelized flow areas, higher order tributaries, and main streams. constructionalFeature constructional feature Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to depositional (aggradational) processes, such as the accumulation of sediment destructionalFeature destructional feature Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to the removal of material by erosion and weathering (degradation) processes resulting from the wearing-down or away of the land surface. degradationFeature degradation feature A geomorphologic feature resulting from the wearing down or away, and the general lowering or reduction, of the Earth's surface by natural processes of weathering and erosion, and which may infer the processes of transportation of sediment. relic relic A landform that has survived decay or disintegration, or one that has been left behind after the disappearance of the greater part of its substance such as a remnant island. exhumedFeature exhumed feature Formerly buried landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols that have been re-exposed by erosion of the covering mantle. buriedFeature buried feature Landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols covered by younger sediments. pediment pediment A gently sloping erosional surface developed at the foot of a receding hill or mountain slope, commonly with a slightly concave-upward profile, that cross-cuts rock or sediment strata that extend beneath adjacent uplands. erosional erosional features A land surface shaped by the action of erosion, especially by running water. hill hill A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising at least 30 metres to as much as 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes, a well-defined, rounded outline and slopes that generally exceed 15 percent. interfluve interfluve A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of a hill; shoulders of back wearing hill slopes can narrow the upland or merge resulting in a strongly convex shape. crest crest A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the convex slopes (perpendicular to the contour) that form the narrow, roughly linear top area of a hill, ridge, or other upland where shoulders have converged to the extent that little or no summit remains; dominated by erosion, slope wash and mass movement processes and sediments headSlope head slope A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally concave area of a hillside, especially at the head of a drainage way, resulting in converging overland water flow. sideSlope side slope A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally planar area of a hillside, resulting in predominantly parallel overland water flow. Contour lines generally form straight lines. noseSlope nose slope A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the projecting end (laterally convex area) of a hillside, resulting in predominantly divergent overland water flow; contour lines generally form convex curves. freeFace free face A geomorphologic component of hills and mountains consisting of an outcrop of bare rock that sheds rock fragments and other sediments to, and commonly stands more steeply than the angle of repose of, the colluvial slope immediately below; most commonly found on shoulder and back slope positions, and can comprise part or all of a nose slope or side slope. baseSlope base slope A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the concave to linear slope (perpendicular to the contour) which, regardless of the lateral shape, is an area that forms an apron or wedge at the bottom of a hillside dominated by colluvial and slope wash processes and sediments mountain mountain A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising more than 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes and generally with steep sides (greater than 25 percent slope) with or without considerable bare-rock exposed. mountaintop mountaintop A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of mountains, characterized by relatively short, simple slopes composed of bare rock, residuum, or short-transport colluvial sediments. mountainslope mountainslope A part of a mountain between the summit and the foot. mountainflank mountainflank A geomorphologic component of mountains characterized by very long, complex back slopes with comparatively high slope gradients and composed of highly-diverse colluvial sediment mantles, rock outcrops or structural benches. mountainbase mountainbase A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the strongly to slightly concave colluvial apron or wedge at the bottom of mountain slopes. depression depression Any relatively sunken part of the Earth's surface; especially a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground. plain plain Any flat area, large or small, at a low elevation; specifically an extensive region of comparatively smooth and level or gently undulaing land, having few or no prominent surface irregularities but sometimes having a considerable slope, and usually at a low elevation with reference to surrounding areas. tectonicStructural tectonic and structural features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to regional or local bedrock structures, or crustal movement; and geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial, channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial), or eolian erosion. volcanic volcanic features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the deep seated (igneous) processes by which magma and associated gases rise through the crust and are extruded onto the earth's surface and into the atmosphere. hydrothermal hydrothermal features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to hydrothermal processes. erosionSurface erosion surface Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial) or eolian erosion. slopeGravitational slope and gravitational features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to slope environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms developed under the action of the gravitational force. nivalPeriglacialPermafrost nival, periglacial and permafrost features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to snow, non-glacial, cold climate environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms occurring in the vicinity of glaciers and ice sheets; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to ground, soil, or rock that remains at or below 0° C for at least two years. glacial glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine environments. eolian eolian features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wind-dominated environments. marineLittoralCoastalWetland marine, littoral and coastal wetlands features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wave or tidal dynamics developed in marine, shallow marine, near-shore and littoral zone environments, and those related to vegetated and / or shallow wet areas karstChemicalWeathering karst and chemical weathering features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominated by mineral dissolution, and commonly, subsurface drainage. alluvialFluvial alluvial and fluvial features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominantly related to concentrated water flow (channel flow). lacustrine lacustrine features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to inland permanent water bodies (lakes). impact impact features Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the impact of extraterrestrial material on the Earth's surface. ## 4.2.3.15 Thematic Class (ThematicClassValue) Values for thematic classification of geologic features. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ## 4.2.3.16 Thematic Classification (ThematicClassificationValue) List of thematic classifications for geologic features. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 4.3: Geophysics ## 4.3.1 Spatial object types The package Geophysics contains the following spatial object types: Campaign Geophysical Measurement Geophysical Object Geophysical Object Set Geophysical Profile Geophysical Station Geophysical Swath ## 4.3.1.1 Campaign (Campaign) Geophysical activity extending over a limited time range and limited area for producing similar geophysical measurements, processing results or models. This type is a sub-type of GeophObjectSet. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Campaign Attribute Definition Type Voidability campaignType Type of activity to produce data. CampaignTypeValue surveyType Type of geophysical survey. SurveyTypeValue client Party for which data was created. RelatedParty voidable contractor Party by which data was created. RelatedParty voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type Campaign The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface. ## 4.3.1.2 Geophysical Object (GeophObject) A generic class for geophysical objects. This type is a sub-type of SF_SpatialSamplingFeature. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeophObject 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type GeophObject The projectedGeometry attribute shall be of type GM_Point, GM_Curve or GM_Surface. ## 4.3.1.3 Geophysical Measurement (GeophMeasurement) A generic spatial object type for geophysical measurements. This type is a sub-type of GeophObject. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeophMeasurement 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 Geophysical Object Set (GeophObjectSet) A generic class for collections of geophysical objects. This type is a sub-type of SF_SpatialSamplingFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeophObjectSet 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type GeophObjectSet The projectedGeometry attribute shall be of type GM_Point, GM_Curve or GM_Surface. ## 4.3.1.5 Geophysical Profile (GeophProfile) A geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a curve. This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeophProfile Attribute Definition Type Voidability profileType Type of geophysical profile. ProfileTypeValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type GeophProfile The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Curve. ## 4.3.1.6 Geophysical Station (GeophStation) Geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a single point location. This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeophStation 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type GeophStation The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Point. ## 4.3.1.7 Geophysical Swath (GeophSwath) A geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a surface. This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeophSwath Attribute Definition Type Voidability swathType Type of geophysical swath. SwathTypeValue ## Constraints of the spatial object type GeophSwath The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface. ### Division 4.3.2: Code lists ## 4.3.2.1 Campaign Type (CampaignTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list CampaignTypeValue Value Name Definition measurement measurement Field data acquisition campaign. ## 4.3.2.2 Network Name (NetworkNameValue) 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. ## Values for the code list NetworkNameValue 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 Platform Type (PlatformTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list PlatformTypeValue 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 Profile Type (ProfileTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ProfileTypeValue 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 Station Rank (StationRankValue) 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. ## Values for the code list StationRankValue 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 Station Type (StationTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list StationTypeValue 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 Survey Type (SurveyTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SurveyTypeValue 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 Swath Type (SwathTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SwathTypeValue 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. ### Division 4.4: Hydrogeology ## 4.4.1 Spatial object types 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 Active Well (ActiveWell) A well influencing the groundwater resources of the aquifer. This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObjectManMade. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ActiveWell Attribute Definition Type Voidability activityType The type of activity carried out by the well. ActiveWellTypeValue ## Association roles of the spatial object type ActiveWell 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 Aquiclude (Aquiclude) 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 Aquifer (Aquifer) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Aquifer 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 roles of the spatial object type Aquifer 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 Aquifer System (AquiferSystem) A collection of aquifers and aquitards, which together constitute the environment of groundwater - ‘communicating vessels’, that are filled or can be filled with water. This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AquiferSystem Attribute Definition Type Voidability isLayered Indicates if the AquiferSystem consists of more than one layer. Boolean voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type AquiferSystem 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 Aquitard (Aquitard) A saturated, but poorly permeable bed that impedes groundwater movement. This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Aquitard 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 roles of the spatial object type Aquitard 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 Groundwater Body (GroundWaterBody) A distinct volume of groundwater within an aquifer or system of aquifers, which is hydraulically isolated from nearby groundwater bodies. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GroundWaterBody 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 roles of the spatial object type GroundWaterBody 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 Hydrogeological Object (HydrogeologicalObject) An abstract class for man-made facilities or natural features that have an interaction with the hydrogeological system. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObject 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 roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObject Association role Definition Type Voidability aquifer The Aquifer within which the HydrogeologicalObject occurs. Aquifer voidable ## 4.4.1.8 Man-made Hydrogeological Object (HydrogeologicalObjectManMade) A man-made hydrogeological object. This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObject. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectManMade 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 Natural Hydrogeological Object (HydrogeologicalObjectNatural) Hydrogeological object which was created by natural processes. This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectNatural 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 roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectNatural Association role Definition Type Voidability groundWaterBody The GroundWateBody with which the natural hydrogeological object interacts. GroundWaterBody voidable ## 4.4.1.10 Hydrogeological Unit (HydrogeologicalUnit) A part of the lithosphere with distinctive parameters for water storage and conduction. This type is a sub-type of GeologicUnit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalUnit 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 roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalUnit Association role Definition Type Voidability geologicStructure Relates one or many HydrogeologicalUnit(s) to a GeologicStructure. GeologicStructure voidable ### Division 4.4.2: Data types ## 4.4.2.1 Hydrogeological Surface (HydrogeologicalSurface) A surface that represents the interpolated groundwater table or other surface, for a local or regional area. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type HydrogeologicalSurface 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 Piezometric State (PiezometricState) The piezometric state of a GroundWaterBody ## Attributes of the data type PiezometricState 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 Quantity Value (QuantityValue) A data container with a single quantity value or a range of quantity values. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type QuantityValue 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 ### Division 4.4.3: Code lists ## 4.4.3.1 Active Well Type (ActiveWellTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ActiveWellTypeValue 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 Aquifer Media Type (AquiferMediaTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list AquiferMediaTypeValue 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 Aquifer Type (AquiferTypeValue) Types of aquifers. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list AquiferTypeValue 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 Condition Of Groundwater (ConditionOfGroundwaterValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ConditionOfGroundwaterValue 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 Hydrogeochemical Rock Type (HydroGeochemicalRockTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list HydroGeochemicalRockTypeValue 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 Natural Object Type (NaturalObjectTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list NaturalObjectTypeValue 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 Status Code Type (StatusCodeTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list StatusCodeTypeValue 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 Water Persistence (WaterPersistenceValue) 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. ## Values for the code list WaterPersistenceValue 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 Water Salinity (WaterSalinityValue) 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. ## Values for the code list WaterSalinityValue 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. ### Division 4.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Geology One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type GE.GeologicUnit Geologic Units MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicUnit) GE. 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. GeophStation (stationType: StationTypeValue) Example: GE.gravityStation Example: Gravity Stations GE. GeophStation (profilType: ProfileTypeValue) Example: GE.seismicLine Example: Seismic Lines GE. GeophStation (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue) Example: GE.groundGravitySurvey Example: Ground Gravity Surveys GE. Campaign (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue) Example: GE.groundMagneticSurvey Example: Ground Magnetic Surveys GE.Geophysics.3DSeismics 3D Seismics GeophSwath ## Annex IV: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPATIAL DATA THEMES LISTED IN Annex 3 to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1205/2008 ### Division 1: STATISTICAL UNITS ## 1.1 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Statistical Units 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 ### Division 1.2: Statistical Units Base ## 1.2.1 Spatial object types The package Statistical Units Base contains the spatial object type Statistical Unit. ## 1.2.1.1 Statistical Unit (StatisticalUnit) Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information. This type is abstract. ### Division 1.3: Statistical Units Vector ## 1.3.1 Spatial object types The package Vector contains the following spatial object types: Vector Statistical Unit Area Statistical Unit Statistical Tesselation Evolution ## 1.3.1.1 Vector Statistical Unit (VectorStatisticalUnit) Statistical unit represented as a vector geometry (point, line or surface). This type is a sub-type of StatisticalUnit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit 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 roles of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit Vector statistical units with a reference geometry instance of GM_MultiSurface must be instances of the specialised class AreaStatisticalUnit. ## 1.3.1.2 Area Statistical Unit (AreaStatisticalUnit) Vector statistical unit with a surfacic reference geometry. This type is a sub-type of VectorStatisticalUnit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AreaStatisticalUnit 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 roles of the spatial object type AreaStatisticalUnit 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type AreaStatisticalUnit The reference geometry of an area statistical units should be a GM_MultiSurface. ## 1.3.1.3 Statistical Tesselation (StatisticalTessellation) A tesselation composed of area statistical units. ## Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalTessellation Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier ## Association roles of the spatial object type StatisticalTessellation 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 Evolution (Evolution) Representation of vector statistical unit evolution. ## Attributes of the spatial object type 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 roles of the spatial object type Evolution 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type Evolution 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). ### Division 1.3.2: Data types ## 1.3.2.1 Vector Statistical Unit Geometry (VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry) A geometrical representation for vector statistical units. ## Attributes of the data type VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry The geometry. GM_Object geometryDescriptor The statistical unit geometry descriptor. GeometryDescriptor ## 1.3.2.2 Geometry Descriptor (GeometryDescriptor) A descriptor for vector statistical unit geometry. ## Attributes of the data type GeometryDescriptor 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 ## Constraints of the data type GeometryDescriptor The mostDetailedScale and leastDetailedScale fields shall be provided only for geometry descriptors with a type generalisedGeometry If provided, mostDetailedScale shall be smaller than leastDetailedScale ### Division 1.3.3: Code lists ## 1.3.3.1 Geometry Type (GeometryTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list GeometryTypeValue 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 Evolution Type (EvolutionTypeValue) 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. ### Division 1.4: Statistical Units Grid ## 1.4.1 Spatial object types The package Grid contains the following spatial object types: Statistical Grid Cell Statistical Grid ## 1.4.1.1 Statistical Grid Cell (StatisticalGridCell) Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information that is represented as a grid cell. This type is a sub-type of StatisticalUnit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalGridCell 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 roles of the spatial object type StatisticalGridCell 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type StatisticalGridCell 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 Statistical Grid (StatisticalGrid) A grid composed of statistical cells. ## Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalGrid 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 roles of the spatial object type StatisticalGrid 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type StatisticalGrid If the coordinate reference system is a projected one, the resolution shall be a length. Otherwise, it shall be an angle. ### Division 1.4.2: Data types ## 1.4.2.1 Grid Position (GridPosition) A grid cell position within a grid. ## Attributes of the data type GridPosition 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 Statistical Grid Resolution (StatisticalGridResolution) A statistical unit resolution value. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type StatisticalGridResolution Attribute Definition Type Voidability lengthResolution A distance resolution. Length angleResolution An angle resolution. Angle ### Division 1.5: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 1.6: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Statistical Units Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type SU.VectorStatisticalUnit Vector statistical units VectorStatisticalUnit SU.StatisticalGridCell Statistical grid cells StatisticalGridCell ### Division 2: BUILDINGS ## 2.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Buildings The types specified for the spatial data theme Buildings are structured in the following packages: Buildings Base Buildings 2D Buildings 3D ### Division 2.3: Buildings Base ## 2.3.1 Spatial object types The package Buildings Base contains the following spatial object types: Abstract Construction Abstract Building Building Building Part ## 2.3.1.1 Abstract Construction (AbstractConstruction) Abstract spatial object type grouping the semantic properties of buildings, building parts. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractConstruction 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 Building (AbstractBuilding) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractBuilding 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 Building (Building) A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site. This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding. This type is abstract. ## Association roles of the spatial object type Building Association role Definition Type Voidability parts The building parts the building is composed of. BuildingPart voidable ## 2.3.1.4 Building Part (BuildingPart) 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. ### Division 2.3.2: Data types ## 2.3.2.1 Current Use (CurrentUse) This data type enables to detail the current use(s). ## Attributes of the data type CurrentUse Attribute Definition Type Voidability currentUse The current use. CurrentUseValue percentage The proportion, given as a percentage, devoted to this current use. Integer ## Constraints of the data type CurrentUse The total of all percentages shall be less or equal to 100. ## 2.3.2.2 Date Of Event (DateOfEvent) This data type includes the different possible ways to define the date of an event. ## Attributes of the data type DateOfEvent 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 ## Constraints of the data type DateOfEvent 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 Elevation (Elevation) This data type includes the elevation value itself and information on how it was measured. ## Attributes of the type Elevation Attribute Definition Type Voidability elevationReference Element where the elevation was measured. ElevationReferenceValue elevationValue Value of the elevation. DirectPosition ## 2.3.2.4 External Reference (ExternalReference) Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object. ## Attributes of the data type ExternalReference 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 Height Above Ground (HeightAboveGround) Vertical distance between a low and a high reference. ## Attributes of the data type HeightAboveGround 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 ## Constraints of the data type HeightAboveGround The value of HeightAboveGround shall be in meters. ## 2.3.2.6 Building Geometry2D (BuildingGeometry2D) This data types includes the geometry of the building and metadata information about which element of the building was captured and how. ## Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry2D 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 ## Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry2D 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. ### Division 2.3.3: Code lists ## 2.3.3.1 Building Nature (BuildingNatureValue) 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. ## Values for the code list BuildingNatureValue 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 Condition Of Construction (ConditionOfConstructionValue) Values indicating the condition of a construction. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list ConditionOfConstructionValue 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 Current Use (CurrentUseValue) 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. ## Values for the code list CurrentUseValue 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 Elevation Reference (ElevationReferenceValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ElevationReferenceValue 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 Height Status (HeightStatusValue) 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. ## Values for the code list HeightStatusValue 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 Horizontal Geometry Reference (HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue) 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. ## Values for the code list HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue 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. ### Division 2.4: Buildings 2D ## 2.4.1 Spatial object types The package Buildings 2D contains the following spatial object types: Building Building Part ## 2.4.1.1 Building (Building) A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site. This type is a sub-type of Building of the Buildings Base package. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Building Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry2D 2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building. BuildingGeometry2D ## Constraints of the spatial object type Building 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 Building Part (BuildingPart) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type BuildingPart Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry2D 2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building part. BuildingGeometry2D ## Constraints of the spatial object type BuildingPart Exactly one geometry2D attribute must be a reference geometry, i.e. the referenceGeometry attribute must be ‘true’. ### Division 2.5: Buildings 3D ## 2.5.1 Spatial object types The package Buildings 3D contains the following spatial object types: Building Building Part ## 2.5.1.1 Building (Building) A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site. This type is a sub-type of Building in the Buildings Base package. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Building 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 — ## Constraints of the spatial object type Building 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 Building Part (BuildingPart) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type BuildingPart 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 — ## Constraints of the spatial object type BuildingPart At least one of the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided. ### Division 2.5.2: Data types ## 2.5.2.1 Building Geometry3D LoD (BuildingGeometry3DLoD) Data type grouping the 3D geometry of a building or building part and the metadata information attached to this geometry. ## Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD 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 ## Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD Either the geometryMultiSurface or the geometrySolid attribute shall be provided. ## 2.5.2.2 Building Geometry3D LoD1 (BuildingGeometry3DLoD1) 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. ## Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1 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 ## Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1 The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel. ## 2.5.2.3 Building Geometry3D LoD2 (BuildingGeometry3DLoD2) 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. ## Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2 Attribute Definition Type Voidability horizontalGeometryReference Element captured by the coordinates (X,Y) of the LoD2 MultiSurface or Solid geometry. HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue ## Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2 The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel. ### Division 2.6: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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 Layers No layers are defined for the Buildings 3D package. ## Layers for the spatial data theme Buildings 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) ### Division 3: SOIL ## 3.1 Spatial object types 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 Derived Soil Profile (DerivedSoilProfile) 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 roles of the spatial object type DerivedSoilProfile 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 Observed Soil Profile (ObservedSoilProfile) 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 roles of the spatial object type ObservedSoilProfile Association role Definition Type Voidability location The location of an observed profile is the soilplot. SoilPlot ## 3.1.3 Profile Element (ProfileElement) An abstract spatial object type grouping soil layers and / or horizons for functional/operational aims. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProfileElement 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 roles of the spatial object type ProfileElement 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type ProfileElement 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 Soil Body (SoilBody) Part of the soil cover that is delineated and that is homogeneous with regard to certain soil properties and/or spatial patterns. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilBody 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 roles of the spatial object type SoilBody 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 Soil Derived Object (SoilDerivedObject) A spatial object type for representing spatial objects with soil-related property derived from one or more soil and possibly other non soil properties. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry The geometry defining the soil derived object. GM_Object inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier ## Association roles of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject 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 Soil Horizon (SoilHorizon) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilHorizon 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 Soil Layer (SoilLayer) Domain of a soil with a certain vertical extension developed through non-pedogenic processes, displaying a change in structure and/or composition to possibly over- or underlying adjacent domains, or a grouping of soil horizons or other sub-domains with a special purpose. This type is a sub-type of ProfileElement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilLayer 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SoilLayer The attributes layerGenesisProcess, layerGenesisEnvironment, layerGenesisProcessState and layerRockType shall only be provided where the layerType is of the value ‘geogenic’. ## 3.1.8 Soil Plot (SoilPlot) A spot where a specific soil investigation is carried out. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilPlot 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 roles of the spatial object type SoilPlot 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 Soil Profile (SoilProfile) A description of the soil that is characterized by a vertical succession of profile elements. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilProfile 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 roles of the spatial object type SoilProfile 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SoilProfile 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 Soil Site (SoilSite) An area within a larger survey, study or monitored area, where a specific soil investigation is carried out. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilSite 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 roles of the spatial object type SoilSite 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SoilSite 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 Soil Theme Coverage (SoilThemeCoverage) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage 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 roles of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage The rangeSet values shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString. ## 3.1.12 Soil Theme Descriptive Coverage (SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage 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 roles of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage The rangeSet values shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString. ### Division 3.2: Data types ## 3.2.1 Derived Profile Presence In Soil Body (DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody) 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. ## Attributes of the data type DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody 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 FAO Horizon Notation Type (FAOHorizonNotationType) 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. ## Attributes of the data type FAOHorizonNotationType 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 Other Horizon Notation Type (OtherHorizonNotationType) A classification of a soil horizon according to a specific classification system. ## Attributes of the data type OtherHorizonNotationType 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 Other Soil Name Type (OtherSoilNameType) An identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme. ## Attributes of the data type OtherSoilNameType 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 Particle Size Fraction Type (ParticleSizeFractionType) Share of the soil that is composed of mineral soil particles of the size within the size range specified. ## Attributes of the data type ParticleSizeFractionType 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 Range Type (RangeType) A range value defined by an upper limit and a lower limit. ## Attributes of the data type RangeType 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 ## Constraints of the data type RangeType At least one of the values shall not be empty. ## 3.2.7 Soil Theme Descriptive Parameter Type (SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType) A data type providing a descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage. ## Attributes of the data type SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType 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 Soil Theme Parameter Type (SoilThemeParameterType) 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. ## Attributes of the data type SoilThemeParameterType 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 WRB Qualifier Group Type (WRBQualifierGroupType) A data type to define the group of a qualifier and its possible specifier(s), its place and position with regard to the World Reference Base (WRB) Reference Soil Group (RSG) it belongs to according to 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. ## Attributes of the data type WRBQualifierGroupType 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 WRB Soil Name Type (WRBSoilNameType) 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. ## Attributes of the data type WRBSoilNameType 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 roles of the data type WRBSoilNameType Association role Definition Type Voidability over An association to indicate that in the WRB classification a soil profile covers another developed, older soil. WRBSoilNameType ### Division 3.3: Code lists ## 3.3.1 FAO Horizon Master (FAOHorizonMasterValue) 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 FAO Horizon Subordinate (FAOHorizonSubordinateValue) 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 FAO Prime (FAOPrimeValue) 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 Other Horizon Notation Type (OtherHorizonNotationTypeValue) 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 Other Soil Name Type (OtherSoilNameTypeValue) 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 Layer Genesis Process State (LayerGenesisProcessStateValue) 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. ## Values for the code list LayerGenesisProcessStateValue 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 Layer Type (LayerTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list LayerTypeValue 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 Profile Element Parameter Name (ProfileElementParameterNameValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ProfileElementParameterNameValue 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 Derived Object Parameter Name (SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue 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 Soil Investigation Purpose (SoilInvestigationPurposeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SoilInvestigationPurposeValue 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 Soil Plot Type (SoilPlotTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SoilPlotTypeValue 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 Soil Profile Parameter Name (SoilProfileParameterNameValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SoilProfileParameterNameValue 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 Soil Site Parameter Name (SoilSiteParameterNameValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SoilSiteParameterNameValue 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 WRB Qualifier Place (WRBQualifierPlaceValue) 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 WRB Qualifiers (WRBQualifierValue) 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 WRB Reference Soil Group (RSG) (WRBReferenceSoilGroupValue) 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 WRB Specifiers (WRBSpecifierValue) 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. ### Division 3.4: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 3.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Soil One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type SO.SoilBody Soils SoilBody SO.ObservedSoilProfile Observed Soil Profiles ObservedSoilProfile, SoilPlot SO.SoilSite Soil Sites SoilSite SO. SoilDerivedObject (basePhenomenon: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue) Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContent Example: Organic Carbon Content SO.Coverage SoilThemeCoverage (soilThemeParameter / soilThemeParameterName: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue) Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContentCoverage Example: Organic Carbon Content Coverage ### Division 4: LAND USE ## 4.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Land Use 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 ### Division 4.3: Land Use Nomenclature ### Division 4.3.1: Data types ## 4.3.1.1 HILUCS Percentage (HILUCSPercentage) Percentage of land use object that is covered by this HILUCS presence. ## Attributes of the data type HILUCSPercentage 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 HILUCS Presence (HILUCSPresence) Presence of one or several HILUCS values in an area, indicated either as the percentage covered for each value or as the values listed in their order of importance. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type HILUCSPresence 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 Specific Percentage (SpecificPercentage) Percentage of a land use object that is covered by a specific presence. ## Attributes of the data type SpecificPercentage 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 Specific Presence (SpecificPresence) 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. ## Attributes of the union type SpecificPresence Attribute Definition Type Voidability orderedList ordered list of land use value LandUseClassificationValue percentageList list of percentage of land use value SpecificPercentage ### Division 4.3.2: Code lists ## 4.3.2.1 HILUCS (HILUCSValue) 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. ## Values for the code list HILUCSValue 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 Land Use Classification (LandUseClassificationValue) 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. ### Division 4.4: Existing Land Use ## 4.4.1 Spatial object types The package existing land use contains the following spatial object types: Existing Land Use Data Set Existing Land Use Object ## 4.4.1.1 Existing Land Use Data Set (ExistingLandUseDataSet) An existing land use data set is a collection of areas for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseDataSet 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 roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseDataSet Association role Definition Type Voidability member Reference to the LandUseObjects which belong to this ExistingLandUseDataSet ExistingLandUseObject ## 4.4.1.2 Existing Land Use Object (ExistingLandUseObject) An existing land use object describes the land use of an area having a homogeneous combination of land use types. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseObject 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 roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseObject Association role Definition Type Voidability dataSet Existing land use data set to which this land use object belongs. ExistingLandUseDataSet ### Division 4.5: Gridded Land Use ## 4.5.1 Spatial object types The package gridded land use contains the spatial object type Existing Land Use Grid. ## 4.5.1.1 Existing Land Use Grid (ExistingLandUseGrid) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseGrid 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseGrid 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. ### Division 4.6: Sampled Land Use ## 4.6.1 Spatial object types 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 Existing Land Use Sample (ExistingLandUseSample) Description of the existing land use that is present at the specific location. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample 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 roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample Association role Definition Type Voidability dataset Data set to which this sample belongs. SampledExistingLandUseDataSet ## 4.6.1.2 Sampled Existing Land Use Data Set (SampledExistingLandUseDataSet) A sampled existing land use data set is a collection of locations for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SampledExistingLandUseDataSet 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 roles of the spatial object type SampledExistingLandUseDataSet Association role Definition Type Voidability member Reference to the members of the sampled existing land use data set. ExistingLandUseSample ### Division 4.7: Planned Land Use ## 4.7.1 Spatial object types The package planned land use contains the following spatial object types: Official Documentation Spatial Plan Supplementary Regulation Zoning Element ## 4.7.1.1 Official Documentation (OfficialDocumentation) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type OfficialDocumentation 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type OfficialDocumentation At least one of the attributes legislationCitation, regulationText or planDocument shall be populated with a non-void value. ## 4.7.1.2 Spatial Plan (SpatialPlan) 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.... ## Attributes of the spatial object type SpatialPlan 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 roles of the spatial object type SpatialPlan 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 Supplementary Regulation (SupplementaryRegulation) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SupplementaryRegulation 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 roles of the spatial object type SupplementaryRegulation 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 Zoning Element (ZoningElement) A spatial object which is homogeneous regarding the permitted uses of land based on zoning which separate one set of land uses from another. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ZoningElement 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 roles of the spatial object type ZoningElement 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 ### Division 4.7.2: Data types ## 4.7.2.1 Background Map (BackgroundMapValue) Information regarding the map that has been used as a background in the definition of a spatial plan, a zoning element or a supplementary regulation. ## Attributes of the data type BackgroundMapValue 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 Character-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationCharacterValue) Dimensioning indication whose value is of type CharacterString. This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue. ## Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationCharacterValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability value Value of the dimension indications. CharacterString ## 4.7.2.3 Integer-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationIntegerValue) Dimensioning indication whose value is of type integer. This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue. ## Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationIntegerValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability value Value of the dimension indications. Integer ## 4.7.2.4 Measure-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationMeasureValue) Dimensioning indication whose value is a measure. This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue. ## Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationMeasureValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability value Value of the dimension indications. Measure ## 4.7.2.5 Real-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationRealValue) Dimensioning indication whose value is a floating point number. This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue. ## Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationRealValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability value Value of the dimension indications. Real ## 4.7.2.6 Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationValue) Specifications about the dimensioning of the urban developments. ## Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability indicationReference Description of the dimension indication. CharacterString ## 4.7.2.7 Ordinance (OrdinanceValue) Reference to administrative ordinance. Ordinance is a regulation/rule that is adopted by an authority that is legally mandated to take such ordinance. ## Attributes of the data type OrdinanceValue Attribute Definition Type Voidability ordinanceDate Date of the relevant administrative ordinance. DateTime ordinanceReference Reference to relevant administrative ordinance. CharacterString ### Division 4.7.3: Code lists ## 4.7.3.1 Level Of Spatial Plan (LevelOfSpatialPlanValue) Territorial hierarchy of plan. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list LevelOfSpatialPlanValue OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1. 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 Process Step General (ProcessStepGeneralValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ProcessStepGeneralValue 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 Regulation Nature (RegulationNatureValue) Legal nature of the land use indication. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list RegulationNatureValue 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 Plan Type Name (PlanTypeNameValue) ... The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ## 4.7.3.5 Specific Supplementary Regulation (SpecificSupplementaryRegulationValue) 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 Supplementary Regulation (SupplementaryRegulationValue) 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. ### Division 4.8: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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) Data providers shall include the following keywords in addition to the mandatory keywords defined in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008/EC: (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. ### Division 4.9: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Land Use 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 ### Division 5: HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY ## 5.1 Spatial object types 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 Health Statistical Data (HealthStatisticalData) Human health related data, from recorded diseases and related health problems (according to internationally accepted code lists, such as ICD-10), expressed as morbidity and mortality, to data on general health status (BMI, self perceived health, etc.), data on health care services (health care expenditure, day cases, etc.), and data on biomarkers; these are statistical indices aggregated at different statistical units, collected/reported in different population groups. Inclusion of human biomonitoring data provides an opportunity to explore potential direct or indirect links between human health and the environment. This type is abstract. ## Association roles of the spatial object type HealthStatisticalData Association role Definition Type Voidability aggregationUnit Statistical unit to which health statistical data refers. StatisticalUnit ## 5.1.2 Biomarker (Biomarker) A biomarker (of exposure) is the concentration of a chemical, its metabolite or the product of an interaction between a chemical and some target molecule or cell that is measured in a compartment in an organism. This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Biomarker 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 roles of the spatial object type Biomarker Association role Definition Type Voidability refersTo biomarker data described by metadata BiomarkerThematicMetadata ## 5.1.3 Disease (Disease) Statistical information related to pathologies linked directly or indirectly to the quality of environment. This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Disease 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type Disease 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 General Health Statistic (GeneralHealthStatistics) Numbers about some aspects of health related to a population or an area. For the purpose of this data model, ‘general health’ data include issues such as self-perceived health, demographic distribution of various health problems, smokers, etc., expressed as raw numbers, rates, percentage, stratified by gender, age, and/or socio-economic, cultural, ethnic or other factors. This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GeneralHealthStatistics 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 Services Statistic (HealthServicesStatistic) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type HealthServicesStatistic 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 Environmental Health Determinant Measure (EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure) A raw measurement performed at some place that is of interest for human health determinant analysis. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure 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 Environmental Health Determinant Statistical Data (EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData 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 roles of the spatial object type EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData Association role Definition Type Voidability measure The measures Measure ### Division 5.2: Data types ## 5.2.1 Age (Age) Persons’ age can be expressed in various ways (for instance, years for adults, months or weeks for infants). This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type Age Attribute Definition Type Voidability month Time period. Integer week Time period. Integer year Time period. Integer ## 5.2.2 Age Range (AgeRangeType) Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks. ## Attributes of the data type AgeRangeType Attribute Definition Type Voidability startAge Beginning of age interval. Age range Duration of age interval. Age ## 5.2.3 Biomarker Statistical Parameter (BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType) A set of statistical features of a biomarker measured for one specific biomarker. ## Attributes of the data type BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType 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 Biomarker Thematic Metadata (BiomarkerThematicMetadata) Thematic Metadata describing the purpose of the study,the target population and the characteristic of the studied areas. ## Attributes of the data type BiomarkerThematicMetadata 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 roles of the data type BiomarkerThematicMetadata Association role Definition Type Voidability describedBy Metadata that are linked to biomarker data Biomarker ## 5.2.5 Biomarker Type (BiomarkerType) A biomarker is defined both by a quantified or determined chemical (e.g. cadmium, lead) or its metabolite, and a matrix (e.g. blood, urine) that is used for quantification; for example - cadmium in urine, lead in blood. ## Attributes of the data type BiomarkerType 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 Disease Measure (DiseaseMeasure) Different ways in which data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported. ## Attributes of the data type DiseaseMeasure 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 Reference Period (ReferencePeriodType) The time period to which the data refer. ## Attributes of the data type ReferencePeriodType Attribute Definition Type Voidability startDate Start of reference period. Date endDate End of reference period. Date ## 5.2.8 Concentration Measure (Concentration) A measure of concentration of a specified component in a specified media. This type is a sub-type of Measure. ## Attributes of the type Concentration Attribute Definition Type Voidability uom The unit of measure. UomConcentration ## 5.2.9 Unit Of Measure For Concentration (UomConcentration) A unit of measure for concentration of a specified component within a specified media. This type is a sub-type of UnitOfMeasure. ## Attributes of the type UomConcentration 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 Noise Measure (NoiseMeasure) A measure of noise intensity. This type is a sub-type of Measure. ## Attributes of the type NoiseMeasure Attribute Definition Type Voidability uom A unit of measure for noise intensity. UomNoise ## 5.2.11 Noise Unit Of Measure (UomNoise) A unit of measure for noise intensity. This type is a sub-type of UnitOfMeasure. ## Attributes of the type UomNoise Attribute Definition Type Voidability source The noise source type. NoiseSourceTypeValue ### Division 5.3: Code lists ## 5.3.1 Cause Of Death (CODValue) 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 Chemical (ChemicalValue) 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 Environment Health Component Type (ComponentTypeValue) 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 Disease Measure Type (DiseaseMeasureTypeValue) 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 Environment Health Determinant Type (EnvHealthDeterminantTypeValue) 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 General Health Type (GeneralHealthTypeValue) 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 Health Services Type (HealthServicesTypeValue) 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 International Classification Of Diseases (ICDValue) 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 Matrix (MatrixValue) 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 Environmental Health Media Type (MediaTypeValue) 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 Noise Source Type (NoiseSourceTypeValue) 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 Statistical Aggregation Method (StatisticalAggregationMethodValue) 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. ### Division 5.4: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 5.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type HH.HealthStatisticalData Health statistical data StatisticalUnit HH.HealthDeterminantMeasure Health determinant measure EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure ### Division 6: UTILITY AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES ## 6.1 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Utility and Governmental Services 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 ### Division 6.2: Common Utility Network Elements ## 6.2.1 Spatial object types 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 Utility Network (UtilityNetwork) Collection of network elements that belong to a single type of utility network. ## Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork 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 roles of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork Association role Definition Type Voidability networks A single sub-network that can be considered as part of a higher-order utility network. UtilityNetwork voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork All utility networks shall have an external object identifier. ## 6.2.1.2 Utility Network Element (UtilityNetworkElement) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNetworkElement 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 Utility Link Set (UtilityLinkSet) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityLinkSet 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityLinkSet 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 Utility Link (UtilityLink) 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 Utility Link Sequence (UtilityLinkSequence) 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 Utility Node (UtilityNode) 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. ## Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityNode All utility nodes have an external object identifier. ## 6.2.1.7 Utility Node Container (UtilityNodeContainer) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNodeContainer Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier geometry Location of the utility node container. GM_Point ## Association roles of the spatial object type UtilityNodeContainer Association role Definition Type Voidability nodes Contained utility nodes. UtilityNode voidable ## 6.2.1.8 Appurtenance (Appurtenance) An appurtenance is a node object that is described by its type (via the attribute appurtenanceType). This type is a sub-type of UtilityNode. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Appurtenance 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 Cabinet (Cabinet) 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 Cable (Cable) 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 Duct (Duct) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Duct Attribute Definition Type Voidability ductWidth The width of the duct. Length voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type Duct 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type Duct The multiplicity of the utilityDeliveryType attribute shall be 0. ## 6.2.1.12 Manhole (Manhole) 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 Pipe (Pipe) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Pipe 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 roles of the spatial object type Pipe 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 Pole (Pole) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Pole Attribute Definition Type Voidability poleHeight The height of the pole. Length voidable ## 6.2.1.15 Tower (Tower) Simple tower object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks. This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Tower Attribute Definition Type Voidability towerHeight The height of the tower. Length voidable ### Division 6.2.2: Code lists ## 6.2.2.1 Appurtenance Type (AppurtenanceTypeValue) 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 Specific Appurtenance Type (SpecificAppurtenanceTypeValue) Domain-specific classification of appurtenances. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ## 6.2.2.3 Utility Delivery Type (UtilityDeliveryTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list UtilityDeliveryTypeValue 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 Utility Network Type (UtilityNetworkTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list UtilityNetworkTypeValue 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 Warning Type (WarningTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list WarningTypeValue 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. ### Division 6.3: Electricity Network ## 6.3.1 Spatial object types The package Electricity Network contains the spatial object type Electricity Cable. ## 6.3.1.1 Electricity Cable (ElectricityCable) A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity from one location to another. This type is a sub-type of Cable. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ElectricityCable 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 ### Division 6.3.2: Code lists ## 6.3.2.1 Electricity Appurtenance Type (ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue 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 ### Division 6.4: Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network ## 6.4.1 Spatial object types The package Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network contains the spatial object type Oil, Gas and Chemicals Pipe. ## 6.4.1.1 Oil, Gas and Chemicals Pipe (OilGasChemicalsPipe) A pipe used to convey oil, gas or chemicals from one location to another. This type is a sub-type of Pipe. ## Attributes of the spatial object type OilGasChemicalsPipe Attribute Definition Type Voidability oilGasChemicalsProductType The type of oil, gas or chemicals product that is conveyed through the oil, gas, chemicals pipe. OilGasChemicalsProductTypeValue voidable ### Division 6.4.2: Code lists ## 6.4.2.1 Oil, Gas and Chemicals Appurtenance Type (OilGasChemicalsAppurtenanceTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list OilGasChemicalsAppurtenanceTypeValue 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 Oil, Gas and Chemicals Product Type (OilGasChemicalsProductTypeValue) 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. ### Division 6.5: Sewer Network ## 6.5.1 Spatial object types The package Sewer Network contains the spatial object type Sewer Pipe. ## 6.5.1.1 Sewer Pipe (SewerPipe) A sewer pipe used to convey wastewater (sewer) from one location to another. This type is a sub-type of Pipe. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SewerPipe Attribute Definition Type Voidability sewerWaterType Type of sewer water. SewerWaterTypeValue voidable ### Division 6.5.2: Code lists ## 6.5.2.1 Sewer Appurtenance Type (SewerAppurtenanceTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SewerAppurtenanceTypeValue 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 Sewer Water Type (SewerWaterTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SewerWaterTypeValue Value Name Definition combined combined Combined sewer water. reclaimed reclaimed Reclaimed sewer water. sanitary sanitary Sanitary sewer water. storm storm Storm sewer water. ### Division 6.6: Thermal Network ## 6.6.1 Spatial object types The package Thermal Network contains the spatial object typeThermal Pipe. ## 6.6.1.1 Thermal Pipe (ThermalPipe) A pipe used to disseminate heating or cooling from one location to another. This type is a sub-type of Pipe. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ThermalPipe Attribute Definition Type Voidability thermalProductType The type of thermal product that is conveyed through the thermal pipe. ThermalProductTypeValue voidable ### Division 6.6.2: Code lists ## 6.6.2.1 Thermal Appurtenance Type (ThermalAppurtenanceTypeValue) 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 Thermal Product Type (ThermalProductTypeValue) 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. ### Division 6.7: Water Network ## 6.7.1 Spatial object types The package Water Network contains the spatial object type Water Pipe. ## 6.7.1.1 Water Pipe (WaterPipe) A water pipe used to convey water from one location to another. This type is a sub-type of Pipe. ## Attributes of the spatial object type WaterPipe Attribute Definition Type Voidability waterType Type of water. WaterTypeValue voidable ### Division 6.7.2: Code lists ## 6.7.2.1 Water Appurtenance Type (WaterAppurtenanceTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list WaterAppurtenanceTypeValue 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 Water Type (WaterTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list WaterTypeValue Value Name Definition potable potable Potable water. raw raw Raw water. salt salt Salt water. treated treated Treated water. ### Division 6.8: Environmental Management Facilities ## 6.8.1 Spatial object types The package Environmental Management Facilities contains the spatial object type Environmental Management Facility. ## 6.8.1.1 Environmental Management Facility (EnvironmentalManagementFacility) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalManagementFacility 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 roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalManagementFacility Association role Definition Type Voidability parentFacility A parent facility, i.e., a facility to which this facility belongs. EnvironmentalManagementFacility voidable ### Division 6.8.2: Code lists ## 6.8.2.1 Environmental Facility Classification (EnvironmentalManagementFacilityTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list EnvironmentalManagementFacilityTypeValue 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. ### Division 6.9: Administrative And Social Governmental Services ## 6.9.1 Spatial object types The package Administrative and Social Governmental Services contains the spatial object type Governmental Service. ## 6.9.1.1 Governmental Service (GovernmentalService) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type GovernmentalService 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 ### Division 6.9.2: Data types ## 6.9.2.1 Area Of Responsibility Type (AreaOfResponsibilityType) Set of types for the description of spatial responsibility. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the data type AreaOfResponsibilityType 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 Service Location Type (ServiceLocationType) Set of types of references to locate a service. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type ServiceLocationType 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 ### Division 6.9.3: Code lists ## 6.9.3.1 Service Type (ServiceTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ServiceTypeValue 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 ### Division 6.10: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Utility and Governmental Services One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). 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. GovernmentalService Example: US.PoliceService Example: Police Service (serviceType: ServiceTypeValue) US.EnvironmentalManagementFacility Environemental Management Facility EnvironmentalManagementFacility ### Division 7: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FACILITIES ## 7.1 Spatial object types 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 Abstract Monitoring Feature (AbstractMonitoringFeature) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature Attribute Definition Type Voidability reportedTo Information on the involvement of the AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting. ReportToLegalAct voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature 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 Abstract Monitoring Object (AbstractMonitoringObject) An abstract base class for environmental monitoring objects. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringObject 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 roles of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringObject 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 Environmental Monitoring Activity (EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity 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 roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity 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 Environmental Monitoring Facility (EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility 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 roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility Geometry and representativePoint cannot both be empty. ## 7.1.5 Environmental Monitoring Network (EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork Attribute Definition Type Voidability organisationLevel Level of legal organisation the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork is affiliated with. LegislationLevelValue voidable ## Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork 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 Environmental Monitoring Programme (EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme) 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 roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme Association role Definition Type Voidability triggers EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) triggered by the EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme. EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity voidable ## 7.1.7 Observing Capability (ObservingCapability) Explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ObservingCapability 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 roles of the spatial object type ObservingCapability 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 ### Division 7.2: Data types ## 7.2.1 Any Domain Link (AnyDomainLink) Any domain relevant link to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility that is not hierarchical or associated with a notion of genealogy. This type is an association class. ## Attributes of the data type AnyDomainLink Attribute Definition Type Voidability Comment Additional information on the domain link. CharacterString voidable ## 7.2.2 Hierarchy (Hierarchy) Hierarchical link between AbstractMonitoringObjects. This type is an association class. ## Attributes of the data type Hierarchy Attribute Definition Type Voidability linkingTime Time period of the link. TM_Object voidable ## 7.2.3 Network Facility (NetworkFacility) Link between EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork and EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility. This type is an association class. ## Attributes of the data type NetworkFacility Attribute Definition Type Voidability linkingTime Time period of the link. TM_Object voidable ## 7.2.4 Report To Legal Act (ReportToLegalAct) Information on the involvement of an AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting. The information is specific per submitted reporting envelope and not per obligation/agreement. ## Attributes of the data type ReportToLegalAct 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 ### Division 7.3: Code lists ## 7.3.1 Measurement Regime (MeasurementRegimeValue) 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 Media (MediaValue) 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 Process Type (ProcessTypeValue) 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 Purpose Of Collection (PurposeOfCollectionValue) Categories for different purposes of collections. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ## 7.3.5 Result Acquisition Source (ResultAcquisitionSourceValue) 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 Result Nature (ResultNatureValue) 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 Specialised EMF Type (SpecialisedEMFTypeValue) Categories for different types of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 7.4: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Environmental Monitoring Facilities 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 ### Division 8: PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES ## 8.1 Definitions 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 Spatial object types 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 Production Facility (ProductionFacility) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionFacility 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 roles of the spatial object type ProductionFacility 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 Production Installation (ProductionInstallation) A technical unit, such as machinery, apparatus, devices or equipment placed in position or connected for use. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionInstallation 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 roles of the spatial object type ProductionInstallation Association role Definition Type Voidability groupedInstallationPart Minor Installations technically or legally part of an Installation ProductionInstallationPart voidable ## 8.2.3 Production Installation Part (ProductionInstallationPart) 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). ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionInstallationPart 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 Production Site (ProductionSite) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionSite 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 Production Plot (ProductionPlot) A portion of land or water part of a facility destined to functional purposes. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionPlot 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 Production Building (ProductionBuilding) Artificial construction, part of the production facility that is useful to host or provide shelter for activities development. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionBuilding 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 roles of the spatial object type ProductionBuilding Association role Definition Type Voidability building Representation of the production building in a Buildings data set. AbstractBuilding voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type Production Building The geometry shall be provided if the building property is empty. ### Division 8.3: Data types ## 8.3.1 Status Type (StatusType) The state or condition of a technical component, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period. ## Attributes of the data type StatusType 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 ### Division 8.4: Code lists ## 8.4.1 Pollution Abatement Technique (PollutionAbatementTechniqueValue) 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. ## Values for the code list PollutionAbatementTechniqueValue 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 Installation Type (InstallationTypeValue) 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 Installation Part Type (InstallationPartTypeValue) 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 River Basin District (RiverBasinDistrictValue) 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 Type of Production Building (TypeOfProductionBuildingValue) Classification of production and industrial buildings. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 8.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Production and Industrial Facilities One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type PF.ProductionSite Production And Industrial Site ProductionSite PF. 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 ### Division 9: AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURE FACILITIES ## 9.1 Definitions 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 Spatial object types The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities: Holding Site ## 9.2.1 Holding (Holding) The whole area and all infrastructures included on it, covering the same or different ‘sites’, under the control of an operator to perform agricultural or aquaculture activities. This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex. ## Association roles of the spatial object type Holding Attribute Definition Type Voidability contains The Sites that are part of the specified Holding. Site ## Constraints of the spatial object type Holding 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 Site (Site) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Site 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 ### Division 9.3: Data types ## 9.3.1 Farm Animal Species (FarmAnimalSpecies) Identifies an animal or group of animals (Livestock or Aquaculture) of the same species kept on the specific site. ## Attributes of the data type FarmAnimalSpecies Attribute Definition Type Voidability livestock Presence of livestock species in the site. LivestockSpeciesValue voidable aquaculture Presence of aquaculture species in the site. AquacultureSpeciesValue voidable ### Division 9.4: Code lists ## 9.4.1 Livestock Species (LivestockSpeciesValue) 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 Aquaculture Species (AquacultureSpeciesValue) 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. ### Division 9.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities 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 ### Division 10: POPULATION DISTRIBUTION – DEMOGRAPHY ## 10.1 Spatial object types The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Population Distribution – Demography: Statistical Distribution. ## 10.1.1 Statistical Distribution (StatisticalDistribution) Set of measures describing how a phenomenon is spread within some part of the 2D world. ## Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalDistribution 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 roles of the spatial object type StatisticalDistribution 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 ### Division 10.2: Data types ## 10.2.1 Classification (Classification) A classification used for a statistical distribution. ## Attributes of the data type Classification Attribute Definition Type Voidability type The classification type. ClassificationTypeValue ## Association roles of the data type Classification Association role Definition Type Voidability item The items composing the classification. ClassificationItem ## 10.2.2 Classification Item (ClassificationItem) An item composing a classification. ## Attributes of the data type ClassificationItem Attribute Definition Type Voidability type The classification item type. ClassificationItemTypeValue ## 10.2.3 Statistical Value (StatisticalValue) The pieces of datum of the distribution. ## Attributes of the data type StatisticalValue 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 roles of the data type StatisticalValue 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 ## Constraints of the data type StatisticalValue Either the value or the specialValue attribute shall be provided. ## 10.2.4 Dimensions (Dimensions) The identification of what the piece of datum refers to in terms of geographic location or individual characteristics. ## Association roles of the data type Dimensions Association role Definition Type Voidability spatial The spatial dimension of the statistical value. StatisticalUnit thematic The thematic dimensions of the statistical value. ClassificationItem ### Division 10.3: Code lists ## 10.3.1 Classification Type (ClassificationTypeValue) 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 Classification Item Type (ClassificationItemTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list AgeBy5Years 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 Variable (VariableValue) 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 Statistics Measurement Method (StatisticsMeasurementMethodValue) 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. ## Values for the code list StatisticsMeasurementMethodValue 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 Status of Statistical Data (StatisticalDataStatusValue) 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. ## Values for the code list StatisticalDataStatusValue 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 Special Value (SpecialValue) 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. ## Values for the code list SpecialValue 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 Layers No layers are defined for the spatial data theme Population Distribution and Demography. ### Division 11: AREA MANAGEMENT/RESTRICTION/REGULATION ZONES AND REPORTING UNITS ## 11.1 Definitions 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 Spatial object types 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 Management Restriction Or Regulation Zone (ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone) 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). ## Attributes of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone 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 roles of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone 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’. ### Division 11.3: Code lists ## 11.3.1 Zone Type Code (ZoneTypeCode) 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. ## Values for the code list ZoneTypeCode OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3. OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1. OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27. OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40. 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 Specialised Zone Type Code (SpecialisedZoneTypeCode) 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 (EnvironmentalDomain) 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. ## Values for the code list EnvironmentalDomain 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. ### Division 11.4: Theme-specific Requirements ### Division 11.4.1: Management Restriction Or Regulation Zones ## (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) Data providers shall include the following keywords in addition to the mandatory keywords defined in Regulation (EC) 1205/2008: (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. ... ### Division 11.4.2: Reporting Units ## (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. ### Division 11.4.3: Cross-theme requirements ## (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. ### Division 11.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Area Management / Restriction / Regulation Zones and Reporting Units One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type AM. ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone (zoneType: ZoneTypeCode) Example: AM.AirQualityManagementZone Example: Air Quality Management Zone ### Division 12: NATURAL RISK ZONES ## 12.1 Definitions 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 Spatial object types 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 Abstract Exposed Element (AbstractExposedElement) People, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement 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 roles of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement Association role Definition Type Voidability sourceOfSpatialRepresentation The source object which is used to represent the exposed element. AbstractFeature voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement If the sourceOfSpatialRepresentation association role is empty, the geometry of the AbstractExposedElement spatial object shall be provided. ## 12.2.2 Abstract Hazard Area (AbstractHazardArea) An area affected by a natural hazard. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractHazardArea 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 roles of the spatial object type AbstractHazardArea Association role Definition Type Voidability source The observed event that triggered the modelling of a hazard area. AbstractObservedEvent voidable ## 12.2.3 Abstract Observed Event (AbstractObservedEvent) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractObservedEvent 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 roles of the spatial object type AbstractObservedEvent Association role Definition Type Voidability isMonitoredBy The environmental program which monitors the observed event EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity voidable ## 12.2.4 Abstract Risk Zone (AbstractRiskZone) A risk zone is the spatial extent of a combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of its occurrence. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractRiskZone 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 roles of the spatial object type AbstractRiskZone 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 Exposed Element Coverage (ExposedElementCoverage) A coverage representing continuous information about exposed elements. This type is a sub-type of AbstractExposedElement This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExposedElementCoverage Attribute Definition Type Voidability typeOfElement A classification of the exposed element. ExposedElementClassification voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type ExposedElementCoverage 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 Exposed Element (ExposedElement) Discrete spatial object representing an exposed element. This type is a sub-type of AbstractExposedElement. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExposedElement 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 Hazard Area (HazardArea) Discrete spatial objects representing a natural hazard. This type is a sub-type of AbstractHazardArea. ## Attributes of the spatial object type HazardArea 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 Hazard Coverage (HazardCoverage) 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. ## Constraints of the spatial object type HazardCoverage 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 Observed Event Coverage (ObservedEventCoverage) A coverage representing continuous information about observed events. This type is a sub-type of AbstractObservedEvent This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange. ## Constraints of the spatial object type ObservedEventCoverage 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 Observed Event (ObservedEvent) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ObservedEvent 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 Risk coverage (RiskCoverage) 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. ## Constraints of the spatial object type RiskCoverage The range set shall be described by level or intensity. The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid. ## 12.2.12 Risk Zone (RiskZone) Discrete spatial objects representing the spatial extent of a combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of its occurrence. This type is a sub-type of AbstractRiskZone. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RiskZone 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 ### Division 12.3: Data types ## 12.3.1 Exposed Element Classification (ExposedElementClassification) This class provides piece of information about the nature of the exposed element which is relevant to risk analysis. ## Attributes of the data type ExposedElementClassification 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 Level Or Intensity (LevelOrIntensity) Quantitative or qualitative assessment of either risk, hazard or vulnerability. ## Attributes of the data type LevelOrIntensity 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 ## Constraints of the data type LevelOrIntensity Either the qualitative value or the quantitative value shall be provided. ## 12.3.3 Likelihood Of Occurrence (LikelihoodOfOccurrence) Likelihood is a general concept relating to the chance of an event occurring. ## Attributes of the data type LikelihoodOfOccurrence 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 ## Constraints of the data type LikelihoodOfOccurrence Either the qualitative likelihood or the quantitative likelihood shall be provided. ## 12.3.4 Natural Hazard Classification (NaturalHazardClassification) This class provides piece of information about the nature of the natural hazard as well as the type of hazard which is the source of risk. ## Attributes of the data type NaturalHazardClassification 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 Quantitative Likelihood (QuantitativeLikelihood) A frequency of occurrence or return period of a hazard phenomenon. ## Attributes of the data type QuantitativeLikelihood 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 Vulnerability Assessment (VulnerabilityAssessment) Assessment of the vulnerability. ## Attributes of the data type VulnerabilityAssessment 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 ### Division 12.4: Enumerations ## 12.4.1 Determination Method (DeterminationMethodValue) An enumeration to describe the method used to define the area of hazard or risk. ## Values for the enumeration DeterminationMethodValue 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. ### Division 12.5: Code lists ## 12.5.1 Exposed Element Category (ExposedElementCategoryValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ExposedElementCategoryValue 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 Natural Hazard Category (NaturalHazardCategoryValue) 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. ## Values for the code list NaturalHazardCategoryValue 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 Specific Exposed Element Type (SpecificExposedElementTypeValue) An additional denomination of exposed elements. The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers. ## 12.5.4 Specific Hazard Type (SpecificHazardTypeValue) An additional classification of the natural hazard. The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 12.6: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 12.7: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Natural Risk Zones One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type NZ.RiskZone Risk Zones RiskZone NZ.RiskZoneCoverage Risk Zones Coverage RiskZoneCoverage NZ. HazardArea, HazardAreaCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue) Example: NZ.Landslide Example: Landslides NZ. ObservedEvent, ObservedEventCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue) Example: NZ.Flood Example: Floods NZ.ExposedElement Exposed Elements ExposedElement NZ.ExposedElementCoverage Exposed Element Coverage ExposedElementCoverage ### Division 13: ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS AND METEOROLOGICAL GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES ## 13.1 Structure of the Spatial Data Themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features 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) ### Division 13.2: Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features ### Division 13.2.1: Code lists ## 13.2.1.1 EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue) 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 WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2 (GRIB_CodeTable4_2Value) 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. ### Division 13.3: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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 Layers No layers are specified for the themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features. ### Division 14: OCEANOGRAPHIC GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES ## 14.1 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Oceanographic Geographical Features 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) ### Division 14.2: Oceanographic Geographical Features ### Division 14.2.1: Code lists ## 14.2.1.1 BODC P01 Parameter Usage (BODC_P01ParameterUsageValue) 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. ### Division 14.3: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 14.4: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Oceanographic Geographical Features 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 ### Division 15: SEA REGIONS ## 15.1 Spatial object types 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 Sea Area (SeaArea) An area of sea defined according to its physical and chemical characteristics. It may have multiple geometries (extent) to represent different tidal states. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SeaArea 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 roles of the spatial object type SeaArea 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 Sea (Sea) Extent of sea at High Water (meanHighWater). This type is a sub-type of SeaArea. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Sea Attribute Definition Type Voidability extent The extent of the Sea at Mean High Water. MarineExtent ## Constraints of the spatial object type Sea 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 Marine Circulation Zone (MarineCirculationZone) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MarineCirculationZone 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 Intertidal Area (InterTidalArea) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type InterTidalArea 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 Shoreline (Shoreline) Any Boundary between a Sea Area and land. This type is a sub-type of HydroObject. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Shoreline 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 Shore Segment (ShoreSegment) A Shore Segment is a section of shoreline. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ShoreSegment 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 Coastline (Coastline) A special case of a shoreline defined as the shoreline at Mean High Water (MHW). Where there is not significant variation in water level, Mean Sea Level (MSL) can be used as a substitute for MHW. This type is a sub-type of Shoreline. ## Constraints of the spatial object type Coastline 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 Marine Contour (MarineContour) A set of isolines representing the value of some phenomenon at a particular time. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MarineContour 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 roles of the spatial object type MarineContour 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 Marine Layer (MarineLayer) A Marine Layer describes any layer that may cover any part of a sea surface or sea bottom. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MarineLayer 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 roles of the spatial object type MarineLayer 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type 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 Sea Bed Area (SeaBedArea) An area of the sea bed with some identified type of cover, e.g. an area of vegetation or sediment type. This type is a sub-type of MarineLayer. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SeaBedArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability surfaceType Surface type of sea bed. SeaBedCoverValue ## 15.1.11 Sea Surface Area (SeaSurfaceArea) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SeaSurfaceArea Attribute Definition Type Voidability surfaceType Surface type of sea area. SeaSurfaceClassificationValue ### Division 15.2: Data types ## 15.2.1 Marine Extent (MarineExtent) The extent of a sea area for a given tidal state. ## Attributes of the data type MarineExtent 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 Marine Isoline (MarineIsoline) An isoline representing a particular value of some marine physical or chemical phenomenon such as temperature, salinity or wave height. ## Attributes of the data type MarineIsoline Attribute Definition Type Voidability geometry Geometry of the isolines. GM_MultiCurve value Values attributed to the isolines. Measure ## 15.2.3 Parameter Value Pair (ParameterValuePair) A parameter value pair contains a value of some observed property, e.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature. ## Attributes of the data type ParameterValuePair 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 ### Division 15.3: Code lists ## 15.3.1 Sea Area Type Classification (SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue) 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 Sea Bed Cover (SeaBedCoverValue) 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 Sea Surface Classification (SeaSurfaceClassificationValue) 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 Shore Stability (ShoreStabilityValue) 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 Shore Type Classification (ShoreTypeClassificationValue) 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 Zone Type (ZoneTypeValue) 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. ### Division 15.4: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 15.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Sea Regions 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 ### Division 16: BIO-GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS ## 16.1 Spatial object types The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Bio-geographical Regions: Bio-geographical Region. ## 16.1.1 Bio-geographical Region (Bio-geographicalRegion) An area in which there are relatively homogeneous ecological conditions with common characteristics. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Bio-geographicalRegion 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 ### Division 16.2: Code lists ## 16.2.1 Region Classification Level (RegionClassificationLevelValue) 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. ## Values for the code list RegionClassificationLevelValue 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 Region Classification Scheme (RegionClassificationSchemeValue) 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 Region Classification (RegionClassificationValue) 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. ### Division 16.3: Layers ## Layer for the spatial data theme Bio-Geographical Regions Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type BR.Bio-geographicalRegion Bio-geographical Regions Bio-geographicalRegion ### Division 17: HABITATS AND BIOTOPES ## 17.1 Definitions 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 Spatial object types The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Habitats and Biotopes: Habitat. ## 17.2.1 Habitat (Habitat) Geographical areas characterised by specific ecological conditions, processes, structure, and functions that physically support the organisms that live there. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Habitat 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 ### Division 17.3: Data types ## 17.3.1 Habitat Species Type (HabitatSpeciesType) Species which occur in a certain habitat at the time of mapping. ## Attributes of the data type HabitatSpeciesType 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 Cover Type (HabitatTypeCoverType) Habitat type according to an international, national or local habitat classifications scheme. ## Attributes of the data type HabitatTypeCoverType 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 Habitat Vegetation Type (HabitatVegetationType) Vegetation type which occurs in a certain habitat. ## Attributes of the data type HabitatVegetationType 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 Local Name Type (LocalNameType) Name according to a local classification scheme. ## Attributes of the data type LocalNameType 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 ### Division 17.4: Code lists ## 17.4.1 Qualifier Local Name (QualifierLocalNameValue) 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. ## Values for the code list QualifierLocalNameValue 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 Reference Habitat Type Code (ReferenceHabitatTypeCodeValue) 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 Reference Habitat Type Scheme (ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue 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 Local Name Code (LocalNameCodeValue) Identifier taken from any local classification scheme. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers. ### Division 17.5: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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. ### Division 17.6: Layers ## Layer for the spatial data theme Habitats and Biotopes Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type HB.Habitat Habitat Habitat ### Division 18: SPECIES DISTRIBUTION ## 18.1 Definitions 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 Spatial object types The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Species Distribution: Species Distribution Data Set Species Distribution Unit ## 18.2.1 Species Distribution Data Set (SpeciesDistributionDataSet) This data set is a collection of individual spatial objects (units) in a distribution of species. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionDataSet 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 roles of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionDataSet 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 Species Distribution Unit (SpeciesDistributionUnit) Occurrence of animal and plant species aggregated by grid, region, administrative unit or other analytical unit. ## Attributes of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit 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 roles of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit Association role Definition Type Voidability spatialObject A reference to another spatial object defining the spatial extent of a distribution unit. AbstractFeature voidable ## Constraints of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit If geometry has no value, a reference to a spatial object needs to be provided. ### Division 18.3: Data types ## 18.3.1 Distribution Info Type (DistributionInfoType) 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. ## Attributes of the data type DistributionInfoType 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 Population Size Type (PopulationSizeType) A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, which is defined by an upper and a lower limit. ## Attributes of the data type PopulationSizeType 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 Range Type (RangeType) Value indicating the upper and lower limits of the counting, estimation or calculation of occurrences. ## Attributes of the data type RangeType 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 Species Name Type (SpeciesNameType) 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. ## Attributes of the data type SpeciesNameType 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 ### Division 18.4: Code lists ## 18.4.1 Counting Method (CountingMethodValue) 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. ## Values for the code list CountingMethodValue 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 Counting Unit (CountingUnitValue) 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 Local Species Name Code (LocalSpeciesNameCodeValue) 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 Occurrence Category (OccurrenceCategoryValue) 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. ## Values for the code list OccurrenceCategoryValue 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 Population Type (PopulationTypeValue) 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 Qualifier (QualifierValue) 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. ## Values for the code list QualifierValue 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 Species Code (ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue) 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 Species Scheme (ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue 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 Residency Status (ResidencyStatusValue) 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. ### Division 18.5: Theme-specific Requirements ## (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) For SpeciesDistributionUnit spatial objects, (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. ### Division 18.6: Layer ## Layer for the spatial data theme Species Distribution One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3). Layer Name Layer Title Spatial object type SD. Species Distribution (of ) SpeciesDistributionUnit (speciesName / referenceSpeciesId: ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue) Example: SD.SulaBassana Example: Species Distribution (of Sula bassana) ### Division 19: ENERGY RESOURCES ## 19.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Energy Resources 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 ### Division 19.3: Energy Resources Base ### Division 19.3.1: Data types ## 19.3.1.1 Vertical Extent Range Type (VerticalExtentRangeType) Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the height/depth range. ## Attributes of the data type VerticalExtentRangeType 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 ## Constraints of the data type VerticalExtentRangeType Value of lowerBound shall be expressed in meters. Value of upperBound shall be expressed in meters. ## 19.3.1.2 Vertical Extent Type (VerticalExtentType) 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.). ## Attributes of the data type VerticalExtentType 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 Vertical Extent Value (VerticalExtentValue) Either a single number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth position of an Energy Resource. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type VerticalExtentValue 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 ## Constraints of the union type VerticalExtentValue Value of scalar shall be expressed in meters. ### Division 19.3.2: Code lists ## 19.3.2.1 Classification and Quantification Framework (ClassificationAndQuantificationFrameworkValue) 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 Fossil Fuel Class (FossilFuelClassValue) 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 Renewable and Waste (RenewableAndWasteValue) Types of renewable and waste resources. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list RenewableAndWasteValue 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 Fossil Fuel (FossilFuelValue) Types of fossil fuels. The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below. ## Values for the code list FossilFuelValue 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 Vertical Reference (VerticalReferenceValue) 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. ### Division 19.4: Energy Resources Vector ## 19.4.1 Spatial object types 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 Vector Energy Resource (VectorEnergyResource) A vector spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of energy. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type VectorEnergyResource 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 Fossil Fuel Resource (FossilFuelResource) A spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of fossil fuel energy. The most common fossil fuel types are coal, natural gas and crude oil. This type is a sub-type of VectorEnergyResource. ## Attributes of the spatial object type FossilFuelResource 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 Renewable And Waste Resource (RenewableAndWasteResource) A spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of renewable energy or waste. This type is a sub-type of VectorEnergyResource. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RenewableAndWasteResource 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 ### Division 19.4.2: Data types ## 19.4.2.1 Calorific Range Type (CalorificRangeType) Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the calorific range of the energy resource. ## Attributes of the data type CalorificRangeType 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 Calorific Value Type (CalorificValueType) Value or range of values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource. This type is a union type. ## Attributes of the union type CalorificValueType 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 Exploitation Period Type (ExploitationPeriodType) The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the exploitation or application. ## Attributes of the data type ExploitationPeriodType 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 Fossil Fuel Measure (FossilFuelMeasure) Amount of resources according to the specific categorisation. ## Attributes of the data type FossilFuelMeasure 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 Fossil Fuel Resource Type (FossilFuelResourceType) Type and amount of resource according to specific categorisation. ## Attributes of the data type FossilFuelResourceType 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 ### Division 19.5: Energy Resources Coverage ## 19.5.1 Spatial object types The package Energy Resources Coverage contains the spatial object type Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage. ## 19.5.1.1 Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage (RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage) Function that returns an energy potential value from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatio-temporal domain. This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage. ## Attributes of the spatial object type RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage 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 ## Constraints of the spatial object type RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage The rangeSet values shall be of type Measure. ### Division 19.5.2: Code lists ## 19.5.2.1 Potential Type (PotentialTypeValue) 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 Theme-specific Requirements Where the geometry of the spatial object is derived from another spatial object, the geometries of the two objects shall be consistent. ### Division 19.7: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Energy Resources 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 ### Division 20: MINERAL RESOURCES ## 20.1 Definitions 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 Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Mineral Resources 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 Mineral Resources 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 ### Division 20.3.1: Spatial object types ## 20.3.1.1 Earth Resource (EarthResource) 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. ## Attributes of the spatial object type EarthResource 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 roles of the spatial object type EarthResource 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 Mineral Occurrence (MineralOccurrence) A mineral accumulation in the lithosphere. This type is a sub-type of EarthResource. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MineralOccurrence 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 Commodity (Commodity) The material of economic interest in the EarthResource. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Commodity 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 roles of the spatial object type Commodity Association role Definition Type Voidability source The deposit/resource from which the commodity comes. EarthResource ## 20.3.1.4 Exploration Activity (ExplorationActivity) A period of exploration activity. ## Attributes of the spatial object type ExplorationActivity 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 Mining Feature (MiningFeature) Spatial object type grouping the common properties of mines and mining activities. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MiningFeature Attribute Definition Type Voidability inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier ## 20.3.1.6 Mining Feature Occurrence (MiningFeatureOccurrence) A spatial representation of a MiningFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MiningFeatureOccurrence Attribute Definition Type Voidability shape The geometry of the MiningFeature. GM_Object ## Association roles of the spatial object type MiningFeatureOccurrence Association role Definition Type Voidability specification Indicates the MiningFeature that the MiningFeatureOccurrence specifies. MiningFeature ## 20.3.1.7 Mine (Mine) An excavation carried out for the extraction of mineral deposits. This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type Mine 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 roles of the spatial object type Mine Association role Definition Type Voidability relatedMine A related mine. Mine voidable relatedActivity The MiningActivity associated with the Mine. MiningActivity ## 20.3.1.8 Mining Activity (MiningActivity) The process of extracting metallic, non-metallic mineral or industrial rock deposits from the Earth. This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature. ## Attributes of the spatial object type MiningActivity 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 roles of the spatial object type MiningActivity 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 ### Division 20.3.2: Data types ## 20.3.2.1 Commodity Measure (CommodityMeasure) A measure of the amount of the commodity based on a Reserve, Resource or Endowment calculation. ## Attributes of the data type CommodityMeasure 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 roles of the data type CommodityMeasure Association role Definition Type Voidability commodityOfInterest The commodity to which the CommodityMeasure refers. Commodity ## 20.3.2.2 Earth Resource Dimension (EarthResourceDimension) The size and volume of the earth resource. ## Attributes of the data type EarthResourceDimension 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 Endowment (Endowment) The quantity of a mineral (or a group of minerals for industrial rocks) in accumulations (deposits) meeting specified physical characteristics such as quality, size and depth. This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure. ## Attributes of the data type Endowment 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 Mine Name (MineName) A data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name. ## Attributes of the data type MineName 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 Mineral Deposit Model (MineralDepositModel) Systematically arranged information describing the essential attributes of a class of mineral deposits. It may be empirical (descriptive) or theoretical (genetic). ## Attributes of MineralDepositModel 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 Ore Measure (OreMeasure) The estimate of the Reserve, Resource or Endowment ore amount. This type is abstract. ## Attributes of the data type OreMeasure 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 roles of the data type OreMeasure 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 Reserve (Reserve) The economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure. ## Attributes of the data type Reserve Attribute Definition Type Voidability category The level of confidence of the estimate. ReserveCategoryValue ## 20.3.2.8 Resource (Resource) 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. ## Attributes of the data type Resource 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 ### Division 20.3.3: Code lists ## 20.3.3.1 Classification Method Used (ClassificationMethodUsedValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ClassificationMethodUsedValue 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 Commodity Code (CommodityCodeValue) 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 Enduse Potential (EndusePotentialValue) 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. ## Values for the code list EndusePotentialValue 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 Exploration Activity Type (ExplorationActivityTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ExplorationActivityTypeValue 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 Exploration Result (ExplorationResultValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ExplorationResultValue 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 Importance (ImportanceValue) 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 Mine Status (MineStatusValue) 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. ## Values for the code list MineStatusValue 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 Mineral Deposit Group (MineralDepositGroupValue) 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. ## Values for the code list MineralDepositGroupValue 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 Mineral Deposit Type (MineralDepositTypeValue) 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 Mineral Occurrence Type (MineralOccurrenceTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list MineralOccurrenceTypeValue 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 Mining Activity Type (MiningActivityTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list MiningActivityTypeValue 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 Processing Activity Type (ProcessingActivityTypeValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ProcessingActivityTypeValue 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 Reserve Category (ReserveCategoryValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ReserveCategoryValue 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 Resource Category (ResourceCategoryValue) 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. ## Values for the code list ResourceCategoryValue 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 Theme-specific Requirements 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. ### Division 20.5: Layers ## Layers for the spatial data theme Mineral Resources 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: IMPLEMENTING RULES FOR INVOCABLE SPATIAL DATA SERVICES ## A Writing Conventions 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: Category Metadata Element ## 1 Category 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 Invocable (invocable) The spatial data service is an invocable spatial data service. ## 1.2 Interoperable (interoperable) The invocable spatial data service is an interoperable spatial data service. ## 1.3 Harmonised (harmonised) The interoperable spatial data service is a harmonised spatial data service. ## C Instructions on Multiplicity and Conditions of the Metadata Elements 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. Table 1 Metadata for invocable spatial data services Reference New metadata elements Multiplicity Condition 1 Category 0..1 mandatory for an invocable spatial data service ### Part D: Additional Requirements on Metadata Set Out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 ## 1 Resource Locator 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 Specification 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: IMPLEMENTING RULES FOR THE INTEROPERABILITY OF INVOCABLE SPATIAL DATA SERVICES ### Part A: Additional Requirements on Metadata Set Out in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 ## 1 Conditions applying to access and use 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 Responsible party 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: Metadata Elements ## 3 Coordinate Reference System Identifier 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 Quality of Service 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 Criteria These are the criteria to which the measurements refer. The value domain of this metadata element is as follows: ## 4.1.1 Availability (availability) It describes the percentage of time the service is available. ## 4.1.2 Performance (performance) It describes how fast a request to the spatial data service can be completed. ## 4.1.3 Capacity (capacity) It describes the maximum number of simultaneous requests that can be completed with the declared performance. ### Division 4.2: Measurement ## 4.2.1 Description It describes the measurement for each criterion. The value domain of this metadata element is free text. ## 4.2.2 Value (value) It describes the value of the measurement for each criterion. The value domain of this metadata element is free text. ## 4.2.3 Unit (unit) It describes the Unit of the measurement for each criterion. The value domain of this metadata element is free text. ## C Instructions on Multiplicity and Conditions of the Metadata Elements 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. Table 1 Metadata for interoperable spatial data services Reference New metadata elements Multiplicity Condition 1 Coordinate reference system identifier 1..* Mandatory if relevant 2 Quality of service 3..* ## Annex VII: IMPLEMENTING RULES FOR THE HARMONISATION OF INTEROPERABLE SPATIAL DATA SERVICES ### Part A: Characteristics ## 1 Quality of Service The probability of a harmonised spatial data service to be available shall be 98 % of the time. ## 2 Output encoding 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: Metadata Elements ## 3 invocation metadata The invocation metadata element documents the interfaces of the harmonised spatial data service and lists the end points to enable machine-to machine communication. ## C Instructions on Multiplicity and Conditions of the Metadata Elements 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. Table 1 Metadata for harmonised spatial data services Reference New metadata elements Multiplicity Condition 1 invocation metadata 1..* ### Part D: Operations ## 1 List of operations A harmonised spatial data service shall provide the operation listed in table 2. Table 2 Operations for Harmonised Spatial Data Services Operation Role Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Provides all necessary information about the service and describes service capabilities ### Division 2: Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Operation ### Division 2.1: Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Request ## 2.1.1 Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Request parameters 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 Get Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata Response 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 Harmonised Spatial Data Service Metadata parameters 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 Operations Metadata parameters 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 Languages parameter 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. --- Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2010/1089 (the official version) Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-1089 Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.