ANNEX IIISupplementary provisions
ANNEX III
The following Annex III is added to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010:
‘ANNEX III
Requirements for Spatial Data Themes Listed in Annex II to Directive 2007/2/EC
1. ELEVATION
1.1. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:
(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:
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Elevation – Base Types
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Elevation – Grid Coverage
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Elevation – Vector Elements
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Elevation – TIN
Spatial data sets describing the morphology of land elevation shall be made available at least using the spatial object types included in the package Elevation – Grid Coverage.
Spatial data sets describing the morphology of bathymetry shall be made available at least using the spatial object types included in either the package Elevation – Grid Coverage or the package Elevation – Vector Elements.
1.3. Elevation – Base Types
1.3.1. Enumerations
1.3.1.1. Elevation Property Type (ElevationPropertyTypeValue)
Enumeration type which determines the elevation property which has been measured or calculated.
Values for the enumeration ElevationPropertyTypeValue
Value
Definition
height
Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards).
depth
Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards).
1.3.1.2. Surface Type (SurfaceTypeValue)
Enumeration type which determines the elevation surface with regard to its relative adherence to the Earth's bare surface.
Values for the enumeration SurfaceTypeValue
Value
Definition
DTM
Digital terrain model.
DSM
Digital surface model.
1.4. Elevation – Grid Coverage.
1.4.1. Spatial object types
The package Elevation – Grid Coverage contains the spatial object type Elevation Grid Coverage.
1.4.1.1. Elevation Grid Coverage (ElevationGridCoverage)
Continuous coverage which uses a systematic tessellation based on a regular rectified quadrilateral grid to cover its domain, where the elevation property value is usually known for each of the grid points forming this domain.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
domainExtent
Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.
EX_Extent
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.
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
1.5. Elevation - Vector Elements
1.5.1. Spatial object types
The package Elevation – Vector Elements contains the following spatial object types:
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Elevation Vector Object
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Spot Elevation
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Contour Line
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Breakline
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Void Area
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Isolated Area
1.5.1.1. Elevation Vector Object (ElevationVectorObject)
Elevation spatial object forming part of a vector data set, which participates in the description of the elevation property of a real world surface. It consists of an identity base for all vector objects which can be included as part of an elevation data set.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationVectorObject
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
localDepthDatum
Identification of a local vertical coordinate reference system not included in a registry, which is used to refer depth measurements.
ChartDatum
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
1.5.2. Data types
1.5.2.1. Chart Datum (ChartDatum)
Local vertical coordinate reference system which is used to refer and portray depth measurements as property values.
Attributes of the data type ChartDatum
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
datumWaterLevel
Water level determining the origin of depth measurements for the chart datum.
WaterLevelValue
offset
Relative difference between the height of each reference point and the height of the water level determining the chart datum.
Measure
referencePoint
Geographical position(s) of: - Case A: a single point which is used to refer depth values within the geographical scope of the chart datum. - Case B: a set of points where water level measurements are performed to determine the water level of the chart datum.
GM_Point
scope
Geographic scope in which the local depth datum is practically used.
EX_Extent
1.5.3. Enumerations
1.5.3.1. Contour Line Type (ContourLineTypeValue)
List of possible categories of contour lines based on the equidistance parameter of the data set.
Values for the enumeration ContourLineTypeValue
Value
Definition
master
Contour at a vertical distance which is multiple to the equidistance parameter (corresponding to a certain multiple of the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale.
ordinary
Contour at the equidistance parameter (corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale, and which is not a master contour.
auxiliary
A supplementary contour – not corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval – estimated or interpolated from surrounding contours, used in areas where there is insufficient height information for elevation mapping purposes or to control the creation of a digital elevation model.
1.5.4. Code lists
1.5.4.1. Breakline Type (BreakLineTypeValue)
List of possible type values for break lines based on the physical characteristics of the break line [in the elevation surface].
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
Values for the code list BreakLineTypeValue
Value
Name
Definition
bottomOfSlope
bottom of slope
Break line representing the lower boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.
changeInSlope
change in slope
Break line representing a collection of adjoining points where the terrain has an abrupt change in slope.
flatAreaBoundary
flat area boundary
Break line that delimits an isolated part of the territory where the elevation model has to be constrained at the same elevation value.
formLine
form line
Break line representing a local direction in which the elevation surface being described takes the greatest slope.
topOfSlope
top of slope
Break line representing the upper boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.
1.5.4.2. Spot Elevation Classification (SpotElevationClassValue)
Possible classification values for spot elevations based on the LAS specification maintained by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Elevation.
1.5.4.3. Spot Elevation Type (SpotElevationTypeValue)
Possible values for spot elevation points that describe a singularity of the surface.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
Values for the code list SpotElevationTypeValue
Value
Name
Definition
depression
depression
Point that represents a part of the relief of the land surface or water body's floor surface that is lower in elevation when compared to its surrounding points.
formSpot
form spot
A supplementary spot height, estimated or interpolated from surrounding heights, in areas where few contour lines or other height information exist.
generic
generic
Spot elevation spatial object not fulfilling the description of any of the other values in the current code list.
pass
pass
Lower point of a depression within a ridge alignment, generally opened along the crest line, which allow passing from one slope of the surface to another.
summit
summit
Highest point of a prominence in the relief of a land surface or a water body's floor surface.
1.6. Elevation - TIN
1.6.1. Spatial object types
The package “Elevation – TIN” contains the spatial object type Elevation TIN.
1.6.1.1. Elevation TIN (ElevationTIN)
Collection of elevation spatial objects forming a particular tessellation of the space based on a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) according to the geometry GM_Tin defined in ISO 19107:2003. Its components are a set of control points whose elevation property values are known, and a set of break lines and stop lines.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationTIN
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
geometries
Represents the collection of geometric properties of the elevation TIN spatial object.
GM_Tin
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
propertyType
Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation TIN.
ElevationPropertyTypeValue
surfaceType
Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the elevation TIN describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.
SurfaceTypeValue
1.7. Theme-specific Requirements
1.7.1. Requirements on external object identifiers
(1)
If elevation data is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier.
1.7.2. Requirements for Elevation Grid Coverages
(1)
By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Elevation data available:
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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;
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plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system;
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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.
1.7.3. Requirements for Elevation Vector Data
(1)
Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2-D geometries, the vertical component (third dimension) shall be provided as elevation property values within the propertyValue attribute.
(2)
Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2.5-D geometries, the elevation property values shall be only included within the third coordinate (Z) of these geometries.
1.7.4. Requirements for Elevation TINs
(1)
The property values included within a single instance of ElevationTIN spatial object type (TIN model) shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system.
(2)
Triangles intersecting a stop line shall be removed from a TIN surface, leaving holes in the surface. If coincidence occurs on surface boundary triangles, the result shall be a change of the surface boundary.
(3)
The vector spatial objects provided as components of a TIN collection shall fulfil the generic consistency rules provided for vector objects.
1.7.5. Requirements on reference systems
(1)
For measuring the depth of the sea floor where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as reference surface.
(2)
For measuring the depth of the sea floor in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the depth of the sea floor shall be referenced to the Mean Sea Level (MSL), or to a well-defined reference level close to the MSL.
(3)
The height of the reference level to which the depth of the floor of an inland water body is measured shall be referred to a gravity-related vertical reference system. This shall be the European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) for the areas within the geographical scope of EVRS, or the gravity-related vertical reference system identified by the Member State outside the scope of EVRS.
(4)
When providing an integrated land-sea elevation model, only one elevation property (either height or depth) shall be modelled, and its values shall be referenced to a single vertical coordinate reference system.
1.7.6. Requirements on data quality and consistency
(1)
If measures other than ISO data quality measures have been used to evaluate an elevation data set, the Lineage metadata element shall include information about those measures and, if possible, a reference to an online resource where more information is available.
(2)
Connected contour line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.
(3)
When the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given as third coordinates (Z), the intersection point of two break line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value.
(4)
When a contour line spatial object and a break line spatial object provided in the same vertical coordinate reference system intersect each other, the intersection point shall have the same elevation value (if the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given by the third (Z) coordinate).
(5)
Contour line spatial objects having different elevation value shall neither intersect nor touch each other when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.
(6)
The boundary of an isolated area spatial object shall not touch the external boundary of a void area spatial object when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.
1.8. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Elevation
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
EL.BreakLine
Break Line
BreakLine
EL.ContourLine
Contour Line
ContourLine
EL.IsolatedArea
Isolated Area
IsolatedArea
EL.SpotElevation
Spot Elevation
SpotElevation
EL.VoidArea
Void Area
VoidArea
EL.ElevationGridCoverage
Elevation Grid Coverage
ElevationGridCoverage
EL.ElevationTIN
Elevation TIN
ElevationTIN
2. LAND COVER
2.1. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)
“classification system” means a system for assigning objects to classes, in accordance with ISO 19144-1:2012;
(2)
“discrete coverage” means a coverage that returns the same feature attribute values for every direct position within any single spatial object, temporal object or spatiotemporal object in its domain, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007;
(3)
“land cover object” means a spatial object (point, pixel or polygon) where the land cover has been observed;
(4)
“legend” means the application of a classification in a specific area using a defined mapping scale and specific data set;
(5)
“minimal mapping unit” means the smallest area size of a polygon allowed to be represented in a particular land cover data set;
(6)
“situation” means the state of a particular land cover object at a particular point in time.
2.2. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Land Cover
The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Cover are structured in the following packages:
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Land Cover Nomenclature
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Land Cover Vector
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Land Cover Raster
2.3. Land Cover Nomenclature
2.3.1. Data types
2.3.1.1. Land Cover Nomenclature (LandCoverNomenclature)
Information about reference national, institutional or local Land Cover nomenclature.
Attributes of the data type LandCoverNomenclature
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
responsibleParty
Party responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the nomenclature.
RelatedParty
externalDescription
Document describing the nomenclature used in this data set.
DocumentCitation
voidable
embeddedDescription
An embedded encoding of the classification system according to ISO 19144-2.
LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem
voidable
nomenclatureCodeList
An http URI pointing to the code list attached to the nomenclature used.
URI
Constraints of the data type LandCoverNomenclature
The embedded description or the external desciption shall be provided.
2.3.2. Code lists
2.3.2.1. Land Cover Class (LandCoverClassValue)
Land cover code list or classification.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values and the integer codes (to be used to represent specific land cover classes in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage objects) specified for the Pure Land Cover Component (PureLandCoverComponentValue) code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Cover.
2.4. Land Cover Vector
2.4.1. Spatial object types
The package Land Cover Vector contains the following spatial object types:
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Land Cover Data Set
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Land Cover Unit
2.4.1.1. Land Cover Data Set (LandCoverDataset)
A vector representation for Land Cover data.
Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
name
Name of the Land Cover data set.
CharacterString
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
extent
Contains the extent of the data set.
EX_Extent
nomenclatureDocumentation
Information about the nomenclature used in this data set.
LandCoverNomenclature
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
validFrom
The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
DateTime
voidable
validTo
The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
DateTime
voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
member
A Land Cover Unit being part of the data set.
LandCoverUnit
2.4.1.2. Land Cover Unit (LandCoverUnit)
An individual element of the Land Cover data set represented by a point or surface.
Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
geometry
Spatial representation of the Land Cover data.
GM_Object
landCoverObservation
Land cover information at a specific time and place.
LandCoverObservation
Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit
Geometries shall be points or surfaces.
2.4.2. Data types
2.4.2.1. Land Cover Observation (LandCoverObservation)
Land Cover information interpreted at a specific time and place.
Attributes of the data type LandCoverObservation
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
class
The assignment of a land cover class to a land cover unit through a classification code identifier.
LandCoverClassValue
observationDate
The observation date associated of an observation.
DateTime
voidable
mosaic
List of classification values describing into details a land cover unit, associated with percentages.
LandCoverValue
voidable
Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverObservation
The sum of all coveredPercentage attributes attached to each LandCoverObservation shall be lower or equal to 100.
2.4.2.2. Land Cover (LandCoverValue)
Generic class supporting Land Cover value and percentage.
Attributes of the data type LandCoverValue
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
class
Assignment of a land cover spatial object to a land cover class through a classification code identifier.
LandCoverClassValue
coveredPercentage
Fraction of the LandCoverUnit being concerned with the classification value.
Integer
voidable
2.5. Land Cover Raster
2.5.1. Spatial object types
The package Land Cover Raster contains the spatial object type Land Cover Grid Coverage.
2.5.1.1. Land Cover Grid Coverage (LandCoverGridCoverage)
A raster representation for Land Cover data.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
name
Name of the Land Cover coverage.
CharacterString
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
extent
Contains the extent of the data set.
EX_Extent
nomenclatureDocumentation
Information about the nomenclature used in this coverage.
LandCoverNomenclature
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
validFrom
The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.
DateTime
voidable
validTo
The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.
DateTime
voidable
Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage
The values in the range set are restricted to Integer.
2.6. Theme-specific Requirements
If an onlineDescription attribute is provided for a LandCoverNomenclature data type, the referenced online description shall define, for each class, at least a code, a name, a definition and a RGB value to be used for portrayal. If the online description describes the nomenclature for a LandCoverGridCoverage object, an integer grid code shall also be provided for each class. This code shall be used in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage to represent the corresponding class.
2.7. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Land Cover
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
LC.LandCoverPoints
Land Cover Points
LandCoverUnit
LC.LandCoverSurfaces
Land Cover Surfaces
LandCoverUnit
LC.LandCoverRaster
Land Cover Raster
LandCoverGridCoverage
3. ORTHOIMAGERY
3.1. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)
“mosaic” means an image composed of multiple overlapping or adjoining photographs or images merged together.
(2)
“orthoimage aggregation” means a combination of subsets from several homogeneous orthoimage coverages forming a new orthoimage coverage.
(3)
“raster” means a usually rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines forming or corresponding to the display on a cathode ray tube, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007.
3.2. Spatial object types
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery:
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Orthoimage Coverage
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Mosaic Element
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Single Mosaic Element
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Aggregated Mosaic Element
3.2.1. Orthoimage Coverage (OrthoimageCoverage)
Raster image of the Earth surface that has been geometrically corrected (“orthorectified”) to remove distortion caused by differences in elevation, sensor tilt and, optionally, by sensor optics.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
domainExtent
Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.
EX_Extent
footprint
Geographic area enclosing valid data of the orthoimage coverage.
GM_MultiSurface
voidable
interpolationType
Mathematical method which shall be used to evaluate a continuous coverage, i.e. determine the values of the coverage at any direct position within the domain of the coverage.
InterpolationMethodValue
name
Free text name of the orthoimage coverage.
CharacterString
voidable
phenomenonTime
Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).
TM_Period
voidable
beginLifespanVersion
Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
TM_Position
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired from the spatial data set.
TM_Position
voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
contributingOrthoimageCoverage
Reference to the orthoimage coverages that compose an aggregated orthoimage coverage.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class OrthoimageAggregation.
OrthoimageCoverage
mosaicElement
Spatial representation of the acquisition time of a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
MosaicElement
voidable
Constraints of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
The acquisition time of the orthoimage coverage shall be provided through the phenomenonTime attribute or the mosaicElement association.
The dimension of the grid used shall always be 2.
The domainExtent attribute shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.
The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.
All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.
The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.
The values in the range set shall be described by the Integer type.
3.2.2. Mosaic Element (MosaicElement)
Abstract type identifying both the contributing area and the acquisition time of one or several input images used to generate a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type MosaicElement
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
geometry
Geometric representation spatially delineating the date and time of acquisition of the several input images that contribute to the final mosaic.
GM_MultiSurface
phenomenonTime
Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).
TM_Period
3.2.3. Single Mosaic Element (SingleMosaicElement)
Mosaic element relating to a single input image.
This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.
Attributes of the spatial object type SingleMosaicElement
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
imageSourceReference
Reference to the input image.
CharacterString
voidable
3.2.4. Aggregated Mosaic Element (AggregatedMosaicElement)
Mosaic element relating to several input images that share the same acquisition time at a given level of definition (e.g. day, month).
This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.
3.3. Data types
3.3.1. Orthoimage Aggregation (OrthoimageAggregation)
Geometrical characteristics of the orthoimage aggregation.
This type is an association class.
Attributes of the data type OrthoimageAggregation
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
contributingFootprint
Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of an orthoimage coverage that contributes to the aggregated orthoimage coverage.
GM_MultiSurface
3.4. Code lists
3.4.1. Interpolation Method (InterpolationMethodValue)
List of codes that identify theinterpolation methodswhich may be used for evaluating orthoimage coverages.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
Values for the code list InterpolationTypeValue
Value
Name
Definition
nearestNeighbour
nearest neighbour
Nearest neighbour interpolation
bilinear
bilinear
Bilinear interpolation
biquadratic
biquadratic
Biquadratic interpolation
bicubic
bicubic
Bicubic interpolation
3.5. Theme-specific Requirements
3.5.1. Requirements on external object identifiers
(1)
If an orthoimage is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier.
3.5.2. Requirements for Orthoimage Coverages
(1)
By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Orthoimagery data available:
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two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude and longitude) based on a datum specified in Section 1.2 of Annex II and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid;
—
plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system;
—
plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Transverse Mercator coordinate reference system.
The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used.
(2)
The footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its geographic extent that is described through the domainExtent property.
(3)
The value type of the metadata property carried by the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage shall be set to OM_Observation when using the Observation and Measurement metadata model defined in ISO 19156:2011.
(4)
All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one OrthoimageCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other OrthoimageCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap.
(5)
The contributing footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance referred by an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its own footprint.
(6)
The contributing footprints of any two OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.
(7)
The union of the contributing footprints of the OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall determine the footprint of the aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance.
3.5.3. Requirements for mosaic elements
(1)
All the mosaic elements related to an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be of the same type, i.e. either SingleMosaicElement or AggregatedMosaicElement.
(2)
The geometries delineating any two MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.
(3)
The union of the geometries delineating all MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall include its footprint and be contained in its geographic domain extent.
3.5.4. Requirements on reference systems
(1)
Data related to the spatial data theme Orthoimagery shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries.
(2)
Only two-dimensional coordinate reference systems shall be used to represent INSPIRE orthoimagery data sets.
3.5.5. Requirements on data quality
(1)
The measures “root mean square error in X” (RMSE-x) and “root mean square error in Y” (RMSE-y) shall be provided jointly when used to assess the gridded data position of orthoimagery data.
3.6. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
OI.OrthoimageCoverage
orthoimage coverage
OrthoimageCoverage
OI.MosaicElement
mosaic element
MosaicElement
4. GEOLOGY
4.1. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Geology
The types specified for the spatial data theme Geology are structured in the following packages:
—
Geology
—
Geophysics
—
Hydrogeology
4.2. Geology
4.2.1. Spatial object types
The package Geology contains the following spatial object types:
—
Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature
—
Borehole
—
Fold
—
Geologic Collection
—
Geologic Event
—
Geologic Feature
—
Geologic Structure
—
Geologic Unit
—
Geomorphologic Feature
—
Mapped Feature
—
Mapped Interval
—
Natural Geomorphologic Feature
—
Shear Displacement Structure
4.2.1.1. Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature)
A geomorphologic feature (i.e., landform) which has been created by human activity.
This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
anthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureType
Terms describing the type of a geomorphologic feature.
AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
4.2.1.2. Borehole (Borehole)
A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground.
Attributes of the spatial object type Borehole
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
boreholeLength
The distance along a borehole.
Quantity
voidable
elevation
The vertical height above datum of the borehole collar.
DirectPosition
voidable
location
The location of the borehole collar.
GM_Point
purpose
The purpose for which the borehole was drilled.
BoreholePurposeValue
voidable
downholeGeometry
The downhole geometry of the borehole
GM_Curve
voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type Borehole
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
logElement
1-D MappedFeature instances that are logged (interpreted) intervals within a borehole.
MappedInterval
voidable
4.2.1.3. Fold (Fold)
One or more systematically curved layers, surfaces, or lines in a rock body.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.
Attributes of the spatial object type Fold
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
profileType
The type of the fold.
FoldProfileTypeValue
voidable
4.2.1.4. Geologic Collection (GeologicCollection)
A collection of geological or geophysical objects.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicCollection
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
name
The name of the collection.
CharacterString
collectionType
The type of the collection.
CollectionTypeValue
reference
A reference for the collection.
DocumentCitation
voidable
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.
DateTime
voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicCollection
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
geophObjectSet
A GeophObjectSet member of the geologic collection.
GeophObjectSet
voidable
geophObjectMember
A GeophObjectMember of the geologic collection.
GeophObject
voidable
boreholeMember
A Borehole member of a geologic collection.
Borehole
voidable
mapMember
A MappedFeature member of a geologic collection.
MappedFeature
voidable
4.2.1.5. Geologic Event (GeologicEvent)
An identifiable event during which one or more geological processes act to modify geological entities.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicEvent
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
name
The name of the geologic event.
CharacterString
voidable
eventEnvironment
The physical setting within which the geologic event takes place.
EventEnvironmentValue
voidable
eventProcess
The process or processes that occurred during the geologic event.
EventProcessValue
voidable
olderNamedAge
Older boundary of the age of the geologic event.
GeochronologicEraValue
voidable
youngerNamedAge
Younger boundary of the age of the geologic event.
GeochronologicEraValue
voidable
4.2.1.6. Geologic Feature (GeologicFeature)
A conceptual geological feature that is hypothesized to exist coherently in the world.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicFeature
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
inspireId
External object identifier of the spatial object.
Identifier
name
The name of the geologic feature.
CharacterString
voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicFeature
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
themeClass
A thematic classification of the geologic feature.
ThematicClass
voidable
geologicHistory
An association that relates one or more geologic events to a geologic feature to describe their age or geologic history.
GeologicEvent
voidable
4.2.1.7. Geologic Structure (GeologicStructure)
A configuration of matter in the Earth based on describable inhomogeneity, pattern or fracture in an earth material.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.
4.2.1.8. Geologic Unit (GeologicUnit)
A volume of rock with distinct characteristics.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicUnit
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
geologicUnitType
The type of the geological unit.
GeologicUnitTypeValue
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicUnit
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
composition
Describes composition of the geologic unit.
CompositionPart
voidable
4.2.1.9. Geomorphologic Feature (GeomorphologicFeature)
An abstract spatial object type describing the shape and nature of the Earth's land surface (i.e. a landform).
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.
4.2.1.10. Mapped Feature (MappedFeature)
A spatial representation of a GeologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type MappedFeature
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
shape
The geometry of the mapped feature.
GM_Object
mappingFrame
The surface on which the mapped feature is projected.
MappingFrameValue
Association roles of the spatial object type MappedFeature
Association role
Definition
Type
Voidability
specification
A description association that links the mapped feature to a notional geologic feature.
GeologicFeature
4.2.1.11. Mapped Interval (MappedInterval)
A special kind of a mapped feature whose shape is a 1-D interval and which uses the spatial reference system of the containing borehole.
This type is a sub-type of MappedFeature.
4.2.1.12. Natural Geomorphologic Feature (NaturalGeomorphologicFeature)
A geomorphologic feature (i.e. landform) that has been created by natural Earth processes.
This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.
Attributes of the spatial object type NaturalGeomorphologicFeature
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
naturalGeomorphologicFeatureType
The type of the natural geomorphologic feature.
NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
activity
The level of activity of the natural geomorphologic feature.
GeomorphologicActivityValue
voidable
4.2.1.13. Shear Displacement Structure (ShearDisplacementStructure)
Brittle to ductile style structures along which displacement has occurred.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.
Attributes of the spatial object type ShearDisplacementStructure
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
faultType
Refers to a vocabulary of terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.
FaultTypeValue
4.2.2. Data types
4.2.2.1. Composition Part (CompositionPart)
The composition of a geologic unit in terms of lithological constituents.
Attributes of the data type CompositionPart
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
material
The material that comprises part or all of the geologic unit.
LithologyValue
proportion
Quantity that specifies the fraction of the geologic unit composed of the material.
QuantityRange
voidable
role
The relationship of the composition part to the geologic unit composition as a whole.
CompositionPartRoleValue
4.2.2.2. Thematic Class (ThematicClass)
A generic thematic classifier to enable the reclassification of Geologic Features with user defined classes appropriate to thematic maps.
Attributes of the data type ThematicClass
Attribute
Definition
Type
Voidability
themeClass
The value of the thematic class.
ThematicClassValue
themeClassification
The used classification
ThematicClassificationValue
4.2.3. Code lists
4.2.3.1. Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature Type (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue)
Types of anthropogenic geomorphologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Values for the code list AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
Value
Name
Definition
artificialCollapsedDepression
artificial collapsed depression
A collapse basin, commonly a closed depression, which is the direct result of surficial subsidence associated with subsurface mining or tunneling.
artificialDrainage
artificial drainage
Human-made network built primarily to lower or control the local water table.
artificialLevee
artificial levee
An artificial embankment constructed along the bank of a watercourse or an arm of the sea, to protect land from inundation or to confine streamflow to its channel.
dredgedChannel
dredged channel
A roughly linear, deep water area formed by a dredging operation for navigation purposes
dump
dump
An area of smooth or uneven accumulations or piles of waste rock, earthy material, or general refuse that without major reclamation are incapable of supporting plants.
fill
fill
Human-constructed deposits of natural earth materials and/or waste materials used to fill a depression, to extend shore land into a body of water, or in building dams.
impactCraterAnthropogenic
impact crater (anthropogenic)
A generally circular or elliptical depression formed by hypervelocity impact of an experimental projectile or ordnance into earthy or rock material.
landfillSite
landfill site
Waste disposal site used for the controlled deposit of the waste onto or into land.
levelledLand
levelled land
A land area, usually a field, that has been mechanically flattened or smoothed to facilitate management practices such as flood irrigation.
openpitMine
openpit mine
A relatively large depression resulting from the excavation of material and redistribution of overburden associated with surficial mining operations.
pit
pit
A depression, ditch or pit excavated to furnish gravel, sand or other materials for roads or other construction purposes; a type of borrow pit.
quarry
quarry
Excavation areas, open to the sky, usually for the extraction of stone.
reclaimedLand
reclaimed land
A land area composed of earthy fill material that has been placed and shaped to approximate natural contours, commonly part of land-reclamation efforts after mining operations. Or a land area, commonly submerged in its native state, that has been protected by artificial structures and drained for agricultural or other purposes.
reservoirLake
reservoir lake
An inland body of permanently standing water, usually fresh, occupying a depression on the Earth’s surface closed by a dam.
spoilBank
spoil bank
A bank, mound, or other artificial accumulation of rock debris and earthy dump deposits removed from ditches, strip mines, or other excavations.
subsidenceAreaAnthropogenic
subsidence area (anthropogenic)
An area subject to a process of subsidence induced by anthropogenic activities, for example subsurface mining, tunneling, hydrocarbon or groundwater production.
4.2.3.2. Borehole Purpose (BoreholePurposeValue)
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.
Values for the code list BoreholePurposeValue
Value
Name
Definition
Parent
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.
4.3. Geophysics
4.3.1. Spatial object types
The package Geophysics contains the following spatial object types:
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Campaign
—
Geophysical Measurement
—
Geophysical Object
—
Geophysical Object Set
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Geophysical Profile
—
Geophysical Station
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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.
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.
4.4. Hydrogeology
4.4.1. Spatial object types
The package Hydrogeology contains the following spatial object types:
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Active Well
—
Aquiclude
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Aquifer
—
Aquifer System
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Aquitard
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Groundwater Body
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Hydrogeological Object
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Man-made Hydrogeological Object
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Natural Hydrogeological Object
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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
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
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.
4.5. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Geology
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
GE.GeologicUnit
Geologic Units
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicUnit)
GE. <CodeListValue> ( 1 )
<human readable name>
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicFeature and which are classified (using the themeClass property) according to the same thematic classification)
Example: GE.ShrinkingAndSwelling Clays
Example: Shrinking and swelling clays
(themeClassification: ThematicClassificationValue)
GE.GeologicFault
Geologic Faults
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type ShearDisplacementStructure)
GE.GeologicFold
Geologic Folds
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Fold)
GE.GeomorphologicFeature
Geomorphologic Features
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeomorphologicFeature)
GE.Borehole
Boreholes
Borehole
GE.Aquifer
Aquifers
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquifer)
GE.Aquiclude
Aquicludes
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquiclude)
GE.Aquitard
Aquitards
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquitard)
GE.AquiferSystems
Aquifer Systems
MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type AquiferSystem)
GE.Groundwaterbody
Groundwater Bodies
Groundwaterbody
GE.ActiveWell
Active Wells
ActiveWell
GE. <CodeListValue> ( 2 )
<human readable name>
GeophStation (stationType: StationTypeValue)
Example: GE.gravityStation
Example: Gravity Stations
GE. <CodeListValue> ( 3 )
<human readable name>
GeophStation (profilType: ProfileTypeValue)
Example: GE.seismicLine
Example: Seismic Lines
GE. <CodeListValue> ( 4 )
<human readable name>
GeophStation (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue)
Example: GE.groundGravitySurvey
Example: Ground Gravity Surveys
GE. <CodeListValue> ( 5 )
<human readable name>
Campaign (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue)
Example: GE.groundMagneticSurvey
Example: Ground Magnetic Surveys
GE.Geophysics.3DSeismics
3D Seismics
GeophSwath
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 2 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 3 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 4 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 5 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).’
ANNEX IVSupplementary provisions
ANNEX IV
The following Annex IV is added to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010:
‘ANNEX IV
Requirements for Spatial Data Themes Listed in Annex III to Directive 2007/2/EC
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
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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
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)
For pan-European usage, the Equal Area Grid defined in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall be used.
(3)
Statistical data shall refer to their statistical unit through the unit’s external object identifier (inspireId) or thematic identifier (for vector units) or the unit’s code (for grid cells).
(4)
Statistical data shall refer to a specific version of a statistical unit.
1.6. 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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
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)
No layers are defined for the Buildings 3D package.
3. SOIL
3.1. Spatial object types
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Soil:
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Derived Soil Profile
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Observed Soil Profile
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Profile Element
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Soil Body
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Soil Derived Object
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Soil Horizon
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Soil Layer
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Soil Plot
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Soil Profile
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Soil Site
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Soil Theme Coverage
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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.
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
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.
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.
3.5. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Soil
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
SO.SoilBody
Soils
SoilBody
SO.ObservedSoilProfile
Observed Soil Profiles
ObservedSoilProfile,
SoilPlot
SO.SoilSite
Soil Sites
SoilSite
SO. <CodeListValue> ( 1 )
<human readable name>
SoilDerivedObject (basePhenomenon: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)
Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContent
Example: Organic Carbon Content
SO.<CodeListValue>Coverage ( 2 )
<human readable name>
SoilThemeCoverage (soilThemeParameter / soilThemeParameterName: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)
Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContentCoverage
Example: Organic Carbon Content Coverage
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
4.3. Land Use Nomenclature
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
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.
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
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.
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
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. In some Member States the actual textual regulation will be part of the data set (and can be put in the regulationText attribute), in other Member States the text will not be part of the data set and will be referenced via a reference to a document or a legal act. At least one of the three voidable values shall be provided.
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, or spatial planning at the Union level.
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 that the Member State has given to the 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
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
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
Value
Name
Definition
infraLocal
infra-local
A plan that covers only part of a municipality.
local
local
Plan at municipal level, corresponding to the lower level of administration equivalent to LAU2 as laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 3 ) .
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 (equivalent to NUTS2 of EUROSTAT nomenclature of statistical units as established in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003).
supraRegional
supra-regional
A plan that overlaps several administrative regions.
national
national
Plan at Member State 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)
Types of plans as defined in the Member States. 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.
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 Member State 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 the Annex 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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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:
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Common Utility Network Elements
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Electricity Network
—
Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network
—
Sewer Network
—
Thermal Network
—
Water Network
—
Environmental Management Facilities
—
Administrative And Social Governmental Services
6.2. Common Utility Network Elements
6.2.1. Spatial object types
The package Common Utility Network Elements contains the following spatial object types:
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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
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:
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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 scope of Directive 2007/2/EC. 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
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
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
6.10. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Utility and Governmental Services
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
US.UtilityNetwork
Utility Network
Appurtenance, Manhole, Tower, Pole, Cabinet, Duct, Pipe
US.ElectricityNetwork
Electricity Network
Electricity Cable, Appurtenance (if included in an electricity network)
US. OilGasChemicalsNetwork
Oil, Gas or Chemicals Network
OilGasChemicalsPipe, Appurtenance (if included in an oil, gas or chemicals network)
US.SewerNetwork
Sewer Network
SewerPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a sewer network)
US.ThermalNetwork
Thermal Network
ThermalPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a thermal network)
US.WaterNetwork
Water Network
WaterPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a water network)
US. <CodeListValue> ( 4 )
<human readable name>
GovernmentalService
Example: US.PoliceService
Example: Police Service
(serviceType: ServiceTypeValue)
US.EnvironmentalManagementFacility
Environemental Management Facility
EnvironmentalManagementFacility
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
8.5. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Production and Industrial Facilities
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
PF.ProductionSite
Production And Industrial Site
ProductionSite
PF. <CodeListValue> ( 5 )
<human readable name>
ProductionFacility
Example: PF.Manufacturing
Example: Manufacturing
(activity: EconomicActivityValue)
PF.ProductionPlot
Production And Industrial Parcel
ProductionPlot
PF.ProductionInstallation
Production And Industrial Installation
ProductionInstallation
PF.ProductionInstallationPart
Production And Industrial Installation Part
ProductionInstallationPart
PF.ProductionBuilding
Production and Industrial Building
ProductionBuilding
9. 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. According to Council Regulation(EC) No 73/2009 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 NACE codes A.1.4. and A.1.5).
(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
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
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 ( 6 ) 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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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”.
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
Value
Name
Definition
airQualityManagementZone
air quality management zone
Part of the territory of a Member State, as delimited by that Member State 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 Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
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 as defined in Article 3(19) of Directive 2008/98/EC ( 7 ) .
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 international, Union, national or sub-national 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 under Article 3(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC ( 8 ) 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 under Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and Council ( 9 ) 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)
The “water body” is a coherent sub-unit in the river basin (district) to which the environmental objectives of the Directive 2000/60/EC must apply. The identification of water bodies is based on geographical and hydrological determinants. This includes surface (river, lake, transitional and coastal) and ground water bodies.
sensitiveArea
sensitive area
Water bodies identified as sensitive areas, as defined in Annex II to Directive 91/271/EEC ( 10 ) .
designatedWaters
designated waters
Marine, coastal or surface waters designated by Member States 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.
11.4. Theme-specific Requirements
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. For Union legislation, the CELEX number shall be used.
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.
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.
11.5. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Area Management / Restriction / Regulation Zones and Reporting Units
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
AM.<CodeListValue> ( 11 )
<human readable name>
ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone (zoneType: ZoneTypeCode)
Example: AM.AirQualityManagementZone
Example: Air Quality Management Zone
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
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
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.
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.
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.
12.7. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Natural Risk Zones
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
NZ.RiskZone
Risk Zones
RiskZone
NZ.RiskZoneCoverage
Risk Zones Coverage
RiskZoneCoverage
NZ. <CodeListValue> ( 12 )
<human readable name>
HazardArea, HazardAreaCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)
Example: NZ.Landslide
Example: Landslides
NZ. <CodeListValue> ( 13 )
<human readable name>
ObservedEvent, ObservedEventCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)
Example: NZ.Flood
Example: Floods
NZ.ExposedElement
Exposed Elements
ExposedElement
NZ.ExposedElementCoverage
Exposed Element Coverage
ExposedElementCoverage
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)
13.2. Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features
13.2.1. Code lists
13.2.1.1. EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue)
Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality in the context of reporting under Union legislation.
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.
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 EU Air Quality Reference Component, 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.
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:
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Oceanographic Geographical Features
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Specialised Observations (specified in Section 7.4 of Annex I)
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Processes (specified in Section 7.2 of Annex I)
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Observable Properties (specified in Section 7.3 of Annex I)
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Observation References (specified in Section 7.1 of Annex I)
14.2. Oceanographic Geographical Features
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.
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.
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
15. SEA REGIONS
15.1. Spatial object types
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Sea Regions:
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Sea Area
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Sea
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Marine Circulation Zone
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Intertidal Area
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Shoreline
—
Shore Segment
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Coastline
—
Marine Contour
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Marine Layer
—
Sea Bed Area
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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:
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Environmental Stratification Classification (EnvironmentalStratificationClassificationValue): Codes for the climatic stratification of the environment in the Union, as specified in Metzger, M.J., Shkaruba, A.D., Jongman, R.H.G. & Bunce, R.G.H., Descriptions of the European Environmental Zones and Strata . Alterra, Wageningen, 2012.
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive Classification (MarineStrategyFrameworkDirectiveClassificationValue): Codes for the Marine Stategy Framework Directive classification, as listed in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC ( 14 ) .
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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.
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Natural Vegetation Classification (NaturalVegetationClassificationValue): Codes for the natural vegetation classification, as specified in the main formations in Bohn, U., Gollub, G., and Hettwer, C., Map of the natural vegetation of Europe: scale 1:2,500,000, Part 2: Legend , Bundesamt für Naturschutz (German Federal Agency for Nature conservation), Bonn, 2000.
16.3. 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
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
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
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:
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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 Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC.
—
Marine Strategy Framework Directive Code (MarineStrategyFrameworkDirectiveCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.
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.
habitatsDirective
Habitats directive
Classification of habitats according to Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC.
marineStrategyFrameworkDirective
Marine strategy framework directive
Classification of habitats according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.
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.
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.
17.6. Layers
Layer for the spatial data theme Habitats and Biotopes
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
HB.Habitat
Habitat
Habitat
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.
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
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): The unit used for reporting pursuant to Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC. This unit expresses a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a species distribution unit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).
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.
—
Nature Directives Code (NatureDirectivesCodeValue): Reference lists containing nature directives species identifiers, as specified in the Reference Portal for Natura 2000 as defined in Commission Implementing Decision 2011/484/EU.
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.
natureDirectives
Nature directives
Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the species lists in Directives 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive) and 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive).
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.
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.
18.6. Layer
Layer for the spatial data theme Species Distribution
Layer Name
Layer Title
Spatial object type
SD.<CodeListValue> ( 15 )
Species Distribution (of <human readable name>)
SpeciesDistributionUnit (speciesName / referenceSpeciesId: ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue)
Example: SD.SulaBassana
Example: Species Distribution (of Sula bassana)
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, in accordance with Article 2 of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 16 ) .
(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
19.3. Energy Resources Base
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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)’
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 2 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 3 )
OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1 .
( 4 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 5 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 6 )
OJ L 321, 1.12.2008, p. 1 .
( 7 )
OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3 .
( 8 )
OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1 .
( 9 )
OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27 .
( 10 )
OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40 .
( 11 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 12 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 13 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 14 )
OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19 .
( 15 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
( 16 )
OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16 .
