OpenLegislation

Annex I

United Kingdom

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Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:

  1. (1)

    The title is replaced by the following: ‘Common Types, Definitions and Requirements’.

  2. (2)

    Throughout the text, and except where otherwise provided for in this Annex, the sentence ‘This code list shall not be extended by Member States.’ is replaced by the sentence ‘The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.’

  3. (3)

    Throughout the text, in the headings of all tables that are specifying code list values, the text ‘Allowed values for the code list’ is replaced by the text ‘Values for the code list’.

  4. (4)

    Section 1 is replaced by the following Section:

    ‘1.

    TYPES DEFINED IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

    The following common types, used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types, are defined as follows:

    1. (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. (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. (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. (4)

      For the type GF_PropertyType, the definitions given in EN ISO 19109:2006 shall apply.

    5. (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. (6)

      For the type CV_SequenceRule, the definitions given in EN ISO 19123:2007 shall apply.

    7. (7)

      For the types AbstractFeature, Quantity and Sign, the definitions given in EN ISO 19136:2009 shall apply.

    8. (8)

      For the types LocalisedCharacterString, PT_FreeText and URI, the definitions given in CEN ISO/TS 19139:2009 shall apply.

    9. (9)

      For the type LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem, the definitions given in ISO 19144-2:2012 shall apply.

    10. (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. (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. (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. (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.’

  5. (5)

    Section 2 is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      In Section 2.1, the following constraints are deleted:

      ‘ Constraints of the data type Identifier

      The localId and the namespace shall only use the following set of characters: {“A” …“Z”, “a”… “z,”, “0”… “9”, “_”, “.”, “-”}, that is only letters from the Latin alphabet, digits, underscore, point, and dash are allowed.’

    2. (b)

      The following sub-sections 2.2 to 2.7 are added:

      ‘2.2

      Related Party (RelatedParty)

      An organisation or a person with a role related to a resource.

      Attributes of the data type RelatedParty

      AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
      individualNameName of the related person.PT_FreeTextvoidable
      organisationNameName of the related organisation.PT_FreeTextvoidable
      positionNamePosition of the party in relation to a resource, such as head of department.PT_FreeTextvoidable
      contactContact information for the related party.Contactvoidable
      roleRoles of the party in relation to a resource, such as owner.PartyRoleValuevoidable

      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

      AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
      addressAn address provided as free text.AddressRepresentationvoidable
      contactInstructionsSupplementary instructions on how or when to contact an individual or organisation.PT_FreeTextvoidable
      electronicMailAddressAn address of the organisation's or individual's electronic mailbox.CharacterStringvoidable
      hoursOfServicePeriods of time when the organisation or individual can be contacted.PT_FreeTextvoidable
      telephoneFacsimileNumber of a facsimile machine of the organisation or individual.CharacterStringvoidable
      telephoneVoiceTelephone number of the organisation or individual.CharacterStringvoidable
      websitePages provided on the World Wide Web by the organisation or individual.URLvoidable

      2.4

      Document Citation (DocumentCitation)

      Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a document.

      Attributes of the data type DocumentCitation

      AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
      nameName of the document.CharacterString
      shortNameShort name or alternative title of the document.CharacterStringvoidable
      dateDate of creation, publication or revision of the document.CI_Datevoidable
      linkLink to an online version of the documentURLvoidable
      specificReferenceReference to a specific part of the document.CharacterStringvoidable

      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

      AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
      identificationNumberCode used to identify the legislative instrumentCharacterString
      officialDocumentNumberOfficial document number used to uniquely identify the legislative instrument.CharacterString
      dateEnteredIntoForceDate the legislative instrument entered into force.TM_Position
      dateRepealedDate the legislative instrument was repealed.TM_Position
      levelThe level at which the legislative instrument is adopted.LegislationLevelValue
      journalCitationCitation 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

      AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
      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
      ISSNThe International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit number that identifies the periodical publication in which the legislative instrument was published.CharacterString
      ISBNInternational Standard Book Number (ISBN) is an nine-digit number that uniquely identifies the book in which the legislative instrument was published.CharacterString
      linkToJournalLink to an online version of the official journalURL

      2.7

      Thematic Identifier (ThematicIdentifier)

      Thematic identifier to uniquely identify the spatial object.

      Attributes of the data type ThematicIdentifier

      AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
      identifierUnique identifier used to identify the spatial object within the specified identification scheme.CharacterString
      identifierSchemeIdentifier defining the scheme used to assign the identifier.CharacterString

      ’

  6. (6)

    Section 4 is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      Section 4.1 is replaced by the following:

      ‘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

      ValueNameDefinition
      functionalfunctionalThe facility is functional.
      projectedprojectedThe facility is being designed. Construction has not yet started.
      underConstructionunder constructionThe facility is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the facility and not to maintenance work.
      disuseddisusedThe facility is no longer used, but is not being or has not been decommissioned.
      decommissioneddecommissionedThe facility is no longer used and is being or has been decommissioned.

      ’

    2. (b)

      In Section 4.2 Country Code (CountryCode), the sentence ‘This code list shall not be extended by Member States.’ is deleted.

    3. (c)

      The following sub-sections 4.3 to 4.6 are added:

      ‘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

      ValueNameDefinition
      authorityauthorityA party legally mandated to supervise a resource and/or parties related to a resource.
      operatoroperatorA party that runs a resource.
      ownerownerA 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

      ValueNameDefinition
      femalefemaleA person or group of persons of female gender.
      malemaleA person or group of persons of male gender.
      unknownunknownA person or group of persons of unknown gender.

      ’

  7. (7)

    The following Sections 6, 7 and 8 are added after Section 5:

    ‘6.

    COVERAGE MODEL

    The INSPIRE coverage model consists of the following packages:

    • Coverages (Base)

    • Coverages (Domain And Range)

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    metadataApplication specific metadata of the coverage.Any
    rangeTypeDescription of the structure of the range values.RecordType

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    coverageFunctionDescription of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.CoverageFunction
    domainSetConfiguration of the domain of the coverage described in terms of coordinates.Any
    rangeSetSet 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.

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    ruleDefinitionA formal or informal description of the coverage function as text.CharacterString
    ruleReferenceA formal or informal description of the coverage function as reference.URI
    gridFunctionMapping 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    sequenceRuleDescription of how the grid points are ordered for association to the elements of the values in the range set of the coverage.CV_SequenceRule
    startPointThe 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

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    inspireIdExternal object identifier of the spatial object.Identifier
    extentInformation about the spatial and temporal extent.EX_Extent

    Association roles of the spatial object type ObservationSet

    Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
    memberOne member of the ObservationSet.OM_Observation

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    inspireIdExternal object identifier of the spatial object.Identifiervoidable
    nameName of the Process.CharacterStringvoidable
    typeType of process.CharacterStringvoidable
    documentationFurther information (online/offline) associated with the process.DocumentCitationvoidable
    processParameterParameter controlling the application of the process and, as a consequence its output.ProcessParametervoidable
    responsiblePartyIndividual or organisation related to the process.RelatedPartyvoidable

    7.2.2.

    Data types

    7.2.2.1.

    Process Parameter (ProcessParameter)

    Description of the given parameter

    Attributes of the data type ProcessParameter

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    nameName of the process parameter.ProcessParameterNameValue
    descriptionDescription of the process parameter.CharacterString

    7.2.3.

    Code lists

    7.2.3.1.

    Process Parameter Name (ProcessParameterNameValue)

    A code list of names of process parameters.

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

    7.3.

    Observable Properties

    7.3.1.

    Data types

    7.3.1.1.

    Constraint (Constraint)

    A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200 nm.

    Attributes of the data type Constraint

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    constrainedPropertyThe property being constrained. e.g. “colour” if the constraint is “colour = blue”.PhenomenonTypeValue
    labelA 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    comparisonA comparison operator. In the case of a category constraint it should be “equalTo” or “notEqualTo”.ComparisonOperatorValue
    valueThe 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    valueThe numerical value range of the property that is constrained.RangeBounds
    uomUnits 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    startComparisonThe comparator used for the lower range limit (e.g. greaterThanOrEqualTo).ComparisonOperatorValue
    rangeStartThe lower limit of the range.Real
    endComparisonThe comparator used for the upper range limit (e.g. lessThan).ComparisonOperatorValue
    rangeEndThe 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    valueThe numerical value of the property that is constrained.Real
    comparisonThe comparator to be used in the constraint e.g. greaterThan.ComparisonOperatorValue
    uomUnits 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    descriptionA 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    labelA human readable title for the statistical measure.CharacterString
    statisticalFunctionA statistical function e.g. mean.StatisticalFunctionTypeValue
    aggregationTimePeriodA temporal range over which a statistic is calculated. e.g. a day, an hour.TM_Duration
    aggregationLengthA one dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 metre.Length
    aggregationAreaA two dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 square metre.Area
    aggregationVolumeA three dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 cubic metre.Volume
    otherAggregationAny other type of aggregation.Any

    Association roles of the data type StatisticalMeasure

    Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
    derivedFromOne statistical measure may be derived from another, e.g. monthly maximum temperatures may be derived from daily mean temperatures.StatisticalMeasure

    7.3.2.

    Enumerations

    7.3.2.1.

    Comparison Operator (ComparisonOperatorValue)

    An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than)

    Values for the enumeration ComparisonOperatorValue

    ValueDefinition
    equalToexactly equal to
    notEqualTonot exactly equal to
    lessThanless than
    greaterThangreater than
    lessThanOrEqualToless than or exactly equal to
    greaterThanOrEqualTogreater than or exactly equal to

    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 in the context of reporting under Union legislation, 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.

    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.

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    locationGeographic 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. (1)

      The Process type shall be used to indicate the procedure used in an OM_Observation.

    2. (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. (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. (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.

    8.1.

    Activity Complex

    8.1.1.

    Spatial object types

    The package Activity Complex contains the spatial object type Activity Complex.

    8.1.1.1.

    Activity Complex (ActivityComplex)

    A single unit, both technically and economically, under the management control of a legal entity (operator), covering activities as those listed in the Eurostat NACE classification established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Councilf1. 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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    inspireIdExternal object identifier of the spatial object.Identifier
    thematicIdThematic identifier of the activity complex.ThematicIdentifier
    geometryThe geometry used to define the extent or position of the activity complex.GM_Object
    functionActivities 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
    nameDescriptive name of the activity complex.CharacterStringvoidable
    validFromThe time when the activity complex started to exist in the real world.DateTimevoidable
    validToThe time when the activity complex no longer exists in the real world.DateTimevoidable
    beginLifespanVersionDate and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.DateTimevoidable
    endLifespanVersionDate and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.DateTimevoidable

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    activityCategorized 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
    inputAny classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.InputOutputValuevoidable
    outputAny classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.InputOutputValuevoidable
    descriptionA more detailed description of the function.PT_FreeTextvoidable

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    activityCategorized 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
    inputMeasurable information about any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.InputOutputAmount
    outputMeasurable information about any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.InputOutputAmount
    timeThe duration of time to which the specified capacity refers, such as 1 year for an annual capacity.TM_Duration
    descriptionA description of the capacity.PT_FreeTextvoidable

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    inputOutputA classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.InputOutputValue
    amountThe amount (such as a volume or mass) of the classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.Measurevoidable

    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

    AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
    idIdentifying reference to the permission.ThematicIdentifier
    relatedPartyParties related to the permission granted to the activity complex open to many different roles, such as Competent Authorities or Company among othersRelatedPartyvoidable
    decisionDateTemporal reference that complements the definition of the permission.DateTimevoidable
    dateFromA date starting from which the permission applies and is valid.DateTimevoidable
    dateToA date up to which the permission applies and is valid.DateTimevoidable
    descriptionA description of the permission.PT_FreeTextvoidable
    permittedFunctionFunction/s to which the permission is granted.Functionvoidable
    permittedCapacityMaximum amounts of activity input and/or output according to the permission.Capacityvoidable

    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 roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
    descriptionA complementary definition of the “Activity Complex” and its characteristics.PT_FreeTextvoidable
    addressAn address for the activity complex, i.e., an address where the activities occur.AddressRepresentationvoidable
    contactContact information for the activity complex.Contactvoidable
    relatedPartyInformation of Parties related to the Activity Complex. It is open to many different roles, such as owners, operators or Competent Authorities.RelatedPartyvoidable

    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:

    • EU Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityNACEValue): Economic activities according to Eurostat NACE Classification values, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Councilf2.

    • EU Waste Statistics Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityWasteStatisticsValue): Classification of economic activities according to Section 8 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002f3.

    • EU Waste Recovery Disposal Classification (WasteRecoveryDisposalValue): Classification of waste recovery and disposal operations according to Annexes I and II of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilf4.

    8.1.3.2.

    Input Or Output (InputOutputValue)

    Classification of inputs or outputs.

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

    • EU Product Classification (ProductCPAValue): Classification of Products by Economical Activity according to Regulation (EC) No 451/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Councilf5.

    • EU Waste Classification (WasteValue): Classification of Wastes according to Decision 2000/532/ECf6.

    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.’

Annotations

Footnotes

f1

OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

f2

OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

f3

OJ L 332, 9.12.2002, p. 1.

f4

OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.

f5

OJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 65.

f6

OJ L 226, 6.9.2000, p. 3.