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The following common types, used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types, are defined as follows:
For the types Any, Angle, Area, Boolean, CharacterString, Date, DateTime, Decimal, Distance, Integer, Length, Measure, Number, Probability, Real, RecordType, Sign, UnitOfMeasure, Velocity and Volume, the definitions given in ISO/TS 19103:2005 shall apply.
For the types DirectPosition, GM_Boundary, GM_Curve, GM_MultiCurve, GM_MultiSurface, GM_Object, GM_Point, GM_Primitive, GM_Solid, GM_Surface and GM_Tin, the definitions given in EN ISO 19107:2005 shall apply.
For the types TM_Duration, TM_GeometricPrimitive, TM_Instant, TM_Object, TM_Period and TM_Position, the definitions given in EN ISO 19108:2005/AC:2008 shall apply.
For the type GF_PropertyType, the definitions given in EN ISO 19109:2006 shall apply.
For the types CI_Citation, CI_Date, CI_RoleCode, EX_Extent, EX_VerticalExtent, MD_Distributor, MD_Resolution and URL, the definitions given in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008 shall apply.
For the type CV_SequenceRule, the definitions given in EN ISO 19123:2007 shall apply.
For the types AbstractFeature, Quantity and Sign, the definitions given in EN ISO 19136:2009 shall apply.
For the types LocalisedCharacterString, PT_FreeText and URI, the definitions given in CEN ISO/TS 19139:2009 shall apply.
For the type LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem, the definitions given in ISO 19144-2:2012 shall apply.
For the types GFI_Feature, Location, NamedValue, OM_Observation, OM_Process, SamplingCoverageObservation, SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingPoint, SF_SamplingSolid, SF_SamplingSurface and SF_SpatialSamplingFeature, the definitions given in ISO 19156:2011 shall apply.
For the types Category, Quantity, QuantityRange and Time, the definitions given in Robin, Alexandre (ed.), OGC®SWE Common Data Model Encoding Standard, version 2.0.0 , Open Geospatial Consortium, 2011 shall apply.
For the types TimeValuePair and Timeseries, the definitions given in Taylor, Peter (ed.), OGC® WaterML 2.0: Part 1 – Timeseries, v2.0.0 , Open Geospatial Consortium, 2012 shall apply.
For the types CGI_LinearOrientation and CGI_PlanarOrientation, the definitions given in CGI Interoperability Working Group, Geoscience Markup Language (GeoSciML), version 3.0.0 , Commission for the Management and Application of Geoscience Information (CGI) of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2011 shall apply.]
External unique object identifier published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| localId | A local identifier, assigned by the data provider. The local identifier is unique within the namespace, that is no other spatial object carries the same unique identifier. | CharacterString | |
| namespace | Namespace uniquely identifying the data source of the spatial object. | CharacterString | |
| versionId | The identifier of the particular version of the spatial object, with a maximum length of 25 characters. If the specification of a spatial object type with an external object identifier includes life-cycle information, the version identifier is used to distinguish between the different versions of a spatial object. Within the set of all versions of a spatial object, the version identifier is unique. | CharacterString | voidable |
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An organisation or a person with a role related to a resource.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| individualName | Name of the related person. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| organisationName | Name of the related organisation. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| positionName | Position of the party in relation to a resource, such as head of department. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| contact | Contact information for the related party. | Contact | voidable |
| role | Roles of the party in relation to a resource, such as owner. | PartyRoleValue | voidable |
At least the individual, organisation or position name shall be provided.
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Communication channels by which it is possible to gain access to someone or something.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| address | An address provided as free text. | AddressRepresentation | voidable |
| contactInstructions | Supplementary instructions on how or when to contact an individual or organisation. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| electronicMailAddress | An address of the organisation's or individual's electronic mailbox. | CharacterString | voidable |
| hoursOfService | Periods of time when the organisation or individual can be contacted. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| telephoneFacsimile | Number of a facsimile machine of the organisation or individual. | CharacterString | voidable |
| telephoneVoice | Telephone number of the organisation or individual. | CharacterString | voidable |
| website | Pages provided on the World Wide Web by the organisation or individual. | URL | voidable |
Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a document.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Name of the document. | CharacterString | |
| shortName | Short name or alternative title of the document. | CharacterString | voidable |
| date | Date of creation, publication or revision of the document. | CI_Date | voidable |
| link | Link to an online version of the document | URL | voidable |
| specificReference | Reference to a specific part of the document. | CharacterString | voidable |
Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a legal act or a specific part of a legal act.
This type is a sub-type of DocumentCitation.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| identificationNumber | Code used to identify the legislative instrument | CharacterString | |
| officialDocumentNumber | Official document number used to uniquely identify the legislative instrument. | CharacterString | |
| dateEnteredIntoForce | Date the legislative instrument entered into force. | TM_Position | |
| dateRepealed | Date the legislative instrument was repealed. | TM_Position | |
| level | The level at which the legislative instrument is adopted. | LegislationLevelValue | |
| journalCitation | Citation of the official journal in which the legislation is published. | OfficialJournalInformation |
If the link attribute is void, the journal citation shall be provided.
Full citation of the location of the legislative instrument within the official journal.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| officialJournalIdentification | Reference to the location within the official journal within which the legislative instrument was published. This reference shall be comprised of three parts:
| CharacterString | |
| ISSN | The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit number that identifies the periodical publication in which the legislative instrument was published. | CharacterString | |
| ISBN | International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is an nine-digit number that uniquely identifies the book in which the legislative instrument was published. | CharacterString | |
| linkToJournal | Link to an online version of the official journal | URL |
Thematic identifier to uniquely identify the spatial object.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| identifier | Unique identifier used to identify the spatial object within the specified identification scheme. | CharacterString | |
| identifierScheme | Identifier defining the scheme used to assign the identifier. | CharacterString | ] |
The relative vertical position of a spatial object.
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| onGroundSurface | The spatial object is on ground level. |
| suspendedOrElevated | The spatial object is suspended or elevated. |
| underground | The spatial object is underground. |
The status of a facility with regards to its completion and use.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
| Value | Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| functional | functional | The facility is functional. |
| projected | projected | The facility is being designed. Construction has not yet started. |
| underConstruction | under construction | The facility is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the facility and not to maintenance work. |
| disused | disused | The facility is no longer used, but is not being or has not been decommissioned. |
| decommissioned | decommissioned | The facility is no longer used and is being or has been decommissioned.] |
Country code as defined in the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
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[F4The allowed values for this code list are the two-letter country codes listed in the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.]
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The level at which a legal act or convention has been adopted.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on the INSPIRE Generic Conceptual Model.
Roles of parties related to or responsible for a resource.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:
Role Code (CI_RoleCode): Functions performed by a responsible party, as specified in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008.
Role of a Related Party (RelatedPartyRoleValue): Classification of related party roles, as specified in the table below.
| Value | Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| authority | authority | A party legally mandated to supervise a resource and/or parties related to a resource. |
| operator | operator | A party that runs a resource. |
| owner | owner | A party that owns a resource, i.e., to which a resource belongs in a legal sense. |
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology and oceanography.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on the INSPIRE Generic Conceptual Model.
Gender of a person or group of persons.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
| Value | Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| female | female | A person or group of persons of female gender. |
| male | male | A person or group of persons of male gender. |
| unknown | unknown | A person or group of persons of unknown gender.] |
Represents a reference between two elements in the same network.
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| element | The cross referenced elements | NetworkElement |
Abstract base type representing a linear network element that may be used as a target in linear referencing.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.
This type is abstract.
Indicator which of two or more intersecting elements is/are below and which is/are above, to be used if elevation coordinates are not present or cannot be trusted.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| element | Sequence of crossing links. The order reflects their elevation; the first link is the lower link. | Link |
Curvilinear network element that connects two positions and represents a homogeneous path in the network. The connected positions may be represented as nodes.
This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| centrelineGeometry | The geometry that represents the centreline of the link. | GM_Curve | |
| fictitious | Indicator that the centreline geometry of the link is a straight line with no intermediate control points – unless the straight line represents the geography in the resolution of the data set appropriately. | Boolean |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| endNode | The optional end node for this link. The end node may be the same instance as the start node. | Node | |
| startNode | The optional start node for this link. | Node |
A network element which represents a continuous path in the network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length.
This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| link | The ordered collection of directed links that constitute the link sequence. | DirectedLink |
A collection of link sequences and/or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a network.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.
This type is abstract.
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| link | The set of links and link sequences that constitute the link set. | GeneralisedLink |
A network is a collection of network elements.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| geographicalName | Geographical name for this network. | GeographicalName | voidable |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| elements | The collection of elements that constitutes the network. | NetworkElement |
A 2-dimensional element in a network.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| geometry | Represents the geometric properties of the area | GM_Surface |
Represents a logical connection between two or more network elements in different networks.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Categorisation of the network connection. | ConnectionTypeValue | voidable |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| element | Network elements in different networks | NetworkElement |
All elements have to be in different networks
Abstract base type representing an element in a network. Every element in a network provides some function that is of interest in the network.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| beginLifespanVersion | Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. | DateTime | voidable |
| endLifespanVersion | Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. | DateTime | voidable |
| inspireId | External object identifier of the spatial object. | Identifier |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| inNetwork | The networks in which a network element is a member. | Network | voidable |
Abstract base type representing phenomena located at or along a network element. This base type provides general properties to associate the network-related phenomena (network properties) with the network elements.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| beginLifespanVersion | Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. | DateTime | voidable |
| endLifespanVersion | Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. | DateTime | voidable |
| inspireId | External object identifier of the spatial object. | Identifier | |
| networkRef | Spatial reference of the network-related property. | NetworkReference | voidable |
Represents a significant position in the network that always occurs at the beginning or the end of a link.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| geometry | The location of the node. | GM_Point |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| spokeEnd | The links that enter the node. | Link | voidable |
| spokeStart | The links that leave the node. | Link | voidable |
A link either in its positive or negative direction.
| Attribute | Definition | Type Voidability | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| direction | Indicates if the directed link agrees (positive) or disagrees (negative) with the positive direction of the link. | Sign |
| Association role | Definition | Type Voidability | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| link | The link | Link |
A network reference to a linear network element.
This type is a sub-type of NetworkReference.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| applicableDirection | The directions of the generalised link to which the reference applies. In cases where a property does not apply to a direction along a link, but represents a phenomenon along a link, ‘inDirection’ refers to the right side in the direction of the link. | LinkDirectionValue | voidable |
Linear reference targets must be linear network elements. That is, if linear referencing is used or direction is relevant, the target of the network reference shall be a link or a link sequence.
A reference to a network element.
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| element | The referenced network element. | NetworkElement |
A network reference that is restricted to part of a linear network element. The part is the part of the network element between fromPosition and toPosition.
This type is a sub-type of LinkReference.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| fromPosition | The start position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry. | Length | |
| offset | An offset from the centreline geometry of the generalised link, where applicable; a positive offset is to the right in the direction of the link, a negative offset is to the left. | Length | voidable |
| toPosition | The end position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry. | Length |
A network reference that is restricted to a point on a linear network element. The point is the location on the network element at the position atPosition along the network.
This type is a sub-type of LinkReference.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| atPosition | Position of the point, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry. | Length | |
| offset | An offset from the centreline geometry of the generalised link, where applicable; a positive offset is to the right in the direction of the link, a negative offset is to the left. | Length | voidable |
Types of connections between different networks.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| crossBorderConnected | Connection between two network elements in different networks of the same type, but in adjacent areas. The referenced network elements represent the different, but spatially connected real-world phenomena. |
| crossBorderIdentical | Connection between two network elements in different networks of the same type, but in adjacent areas. The referenced network elements represent the same real-world phenomena. |
| intermodal | Connection between two network elements in different transport networks that use a different transport mode. The connection represents a possibility for the transported media (people, goods, etc) to change from one transport mode to another.] |
List of values for directions relative to a link
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| bothDirections | In both directions. |
| inDirection | In direction of the link. |
| inOppositeDirection | In the opposite direction of the link.] |
The INSPIRE coverage model consists of the following packages:
Coverages (Base)
Coverages (Domain And Range)
The package Coverages (Base) contains the spatial object type Coverage.
Spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| metadata | Application specific metadata of the coverage. | Any | |
| rangeType | Description of the structure of the range values. | RecordType |
The package Coverages (Domain and Range) contains the following spatial object types:
Coverage (Domain And Range Representation)
Rectified Grid Coverage
Referenceable Grid Coverage
Coverage which provides the domain and range as separate properties.
This type is a sub-type of Coverage.
This type is abstract.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| coverageFunction | Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained. | CoverageFunction | |
| domainSet | Configuration of the domain of the coverage described in terms of coordinates. | Any | |
| rangeSet | Set of values associated by a function with the elements of the domain of the coverage. | Any |
The grid function shall only be valid for domains that are grids.
Coverage whose domain consists of a rectified grid.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.
The domain shall be a rectified grid.
Grid points of a RectifiedGridCoverage shall coincide with the centres of cells of the geographical grids defined in Section 2.2 of Annex II at any resolution level.
Coverage whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.
The domain shall be a referenceable grid.
Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.
This type is a union type.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruleDefinition | A formal or informal description of the coverage function as text. | CharacterString | |
| ruleReference | A formal or informal description of the coverage function as reference. | URI | |
| gridFunction | Mapping rule for grid geometries. | GridFunction |
An explicit mapping rule for grid geometries.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| sequenceRule | Description of how the grid points are ordered for association to the elements of the values in the range set of the coverage. | CV_SequenceRule | |
| startPoint | The grid point to be associated with the first record in the range set of the coverage. | Integer |
The INSPIRE observations model consists of the following packages:
Observation References
Processes
Observable Properties
Specialised Observations
The package Observation References contains the spatial object type Observation Set.
Links a set of Observations.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| inspireId | External object identifier of the spatial object. | Identifier | |
| extent | Information about the spatial and temporal extent. | EX_Extent |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| member | One member of the ObservationSet. | OM_Observation |
The package Processes contains the spatial object type Process.
Description of an observation process.
This type is a sub-type of OM_Process.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| inspireId | External object identifier of the spatial object. | Identifier | voidable |
| name | Name of the Process. | CharacterString | voidable |
| type | Type of process. | CharacterString | voidable |
| documentation | Further information (online/offline) associated with the process. | DocumentCitation | voidable |
| processParameter | Parameter controlling the application of the process and, as a consequence its output. | ProcessParameter | voidable |
| responsibleParty | Individual or organisation related to the process. | RelatedParty | voidable |
Description of the given parameter
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Name of the process parameter. | ProcessParameterNameValue | |
| description | Description of the process parameter. | CharacterString |
A code list of names of process parameters.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
A constraint on some property e.g. wavelength = 200 nm.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| constrainedProperty | The property being constrained. e.g. ‘ colour ’ if the constraint is ‘ colour = blue ’ . | PhenomenonTypeValue | |
| label | A human readable title for the constraint as a whole. | CharacterString |
A constraint based on some qualifying category. e.g. colour = ‘ red ’ .
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| comparison | A comparison operator. In the case of a category constraint it should be ‘ equalTo ’ or ‘ notEqualTo ’ . | ComparisonOperatorValue | |
| value | The value of the property that is constrained e.g. ‘ blue ’ (if the constrained property is colour). | CharacterString |
A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength ≥ 300 nm and wavelength ≤ 600 nm.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | The numerical value range of the property that is constrained. | RangeBounds | |
| uom | Units of measure used in the constraint. | UnitOfMeasure |
The start and end bounding values of a numerical range (e.g. start ≥ 50, end ≤ 99).
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| startComparison | The comparator used for the lower range limit (e.g. greaterThanOrEqualTo). | ComparisonOperatorValue | |
| rangeStart | The lower limit of the range. | Real | |
| endComparison | The comparator used for the upper range limit (e.g. lessThan). | ComparisonOperatorValue | |
| rangeEnd | The upper limit of the range. | Real |
A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length ≥ 1 m.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | The numerical value of the property that is constrained. | Real | |
| comparison | The comparator to be used in the constraint e.g. greaterThan. | ComparisonOperatorValue | |
| uom | Units of measure used in the constraint. | UnitOfMeasure |
A constraint which is not modelled in a structured way but may be described using the freetext ‘ description ’ attribute.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| description | A description of the constraint. | CharacterString |
A description of some statistical measure e.g. ‘ daily maximum ’ .
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| label | A human readable title for the statistical measure. | CharacterString | |
| statisticalFunction | A statistical function e.g. mean. | StatisticalFunctionTypeValue | |
| aggregationTimePeriod | A temporal range over which a statistic is calculated. e.g. a day, an hour. | TM_Duration | |
| aggregationLength | A one dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 metre. | Length | |
| aggregationArea | A two dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 square metre. | Area | |
| aggregationVolume | A three dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 cubic metre. | Volume | |
| otherAggregation | Any other type of aggregation. | Any |
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| derivedFrom | One statistical measure may be derived from another, e.g. monthly maximum temperatures may be derived from daily mean temperatures. | StatisticalMeasure |
An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than)
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| equalTo | exactly equal to |
| notEqualTo | not exactly equal to |
| lessThan | less than |
| greaterThan | greater than |
| lessThanOrEqualTo | less than or exactly equal to |
| greaterThanOrEqualTo | greater than or exactly equal to |
A code list of phenomena (e.g. temperature, wind speed).
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:
Climate and Forecast Standard Names (CFStandardNamesValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology and oceanography, as specified in Section 4.5 of this Annex.
Profile Element Parameter Name (ProfileElementParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the profile element, as specified in Section 3.3.8 of Annex IV.
Soil Derived Object Parameter Name (SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue): Soil-related properties that can be derived from soil and other data, as specified in Section 3.3.9 of Annex IV.
Soil Profile Parameter Name (SoilProfileParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil profile, as specified in Section 3.3.12 of Annex IV.
Soil Site Parameter Name (SoilSiteParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil site, as specified in Section 3.3.13 of Annex IV.
EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue): Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality in the context of reporting under Union legislation, as specified in Section 13.2.1.1 of Annex IV.
WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2 (GRIB_CodeTable4_2Value): Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology, as specified in Section 13.2.1.2 of Annex IV.
BODC P01 Parameter Usage (BODC_P01ParameterUsageValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in oceanography, as specified in Section 14.2.1.1 of Annex IV.
A code list of statistical functions (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean).
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
The package Specialised Observations contains the following spatial object types:
Grid Observation
Grid Series Observation
Point Observation
Point Observation Collection
Multi Point Observation
Point Time Series Observation
Profile Observation
Trajectory Observation
Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid or SF_SamplingSurface.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or RefererencableGridCoverage.
Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or a ReferenceableGridCoverage.
Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
A collection of Point Observations.
This type is a sub-type of ObservationSet.
Each member shall be a PointObservation.
Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingSurface or SF_SamplingSolid.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant
result shall be a MultiPointCoverage.
Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a Timeseries.
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time instant.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
result shall be a ReferenceableGridCoverage or a RectifiedGridCoverage.
Spatial domain of the result shall contain one axis and that shall be vertical.
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a Timeseries.
each point in the result shall be a TimeLocationValueTriple.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_Sampling Curve.
A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory.
This type is a sub-type of TimeValuePair.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| location | Geographic location where value is valid. | GM_Position |
Where the OM_Observation type or any sub-type thereof is used to make data available, the following requirements shall apply:
The Process type shall be used to indicate the procedure used in an OM_Observation.
Where reference is made to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility from an OM_Observation, a parameter attribute shall be provided, whose name attribute is ‘ relatedMonitoringFeature ’ and whose value attribute is of type AbstractMonitoringFeature.
For all encodings that are used for all or part of an OM_Observation result, a public Application Programming Interface (API) shall be available to read the encoded file. This API shall be capable of exposing the information needed to realise INSPIRE spatial objects.
If the processParameter attribute is present in the procedure property of an OM_Observation object, its value (a name) shall be included in the parameter attribute of the OM_Observation object.
The INSPIRE activity complex model contains the package Activity Complex.
The package Activity Complex contains the spatial object type Activity Complex.
A single unit, both technically and economically, under the management control of a legal entity (operator), covering activities as those listed in the Eurostat NACE classification established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) . Activity Complex must represent the whole area, at the same or different geographical location, managed by the same operator including all infrastructure, equipment and materials.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| inspireId | External object identifier of the spatial object. | Identifier | |
| thematicId | Thematic identifier of the activity complex. | ThematicIdentifier | |
| geometry | The geometry used to define the extent or position of the activity complex. | GM_Object | |
| function | Activities performed by the activity complex. Function is described by the activity and potentially complemented with information about inputs and outputs as result of it. | Function | |
| name | Descriptive name of the activity complex. | CharacterString | voidable |
| validFrom | The time when the activity complex started to exist in the real world. | DateTime | voidable |
| validTo | The time when the activity complex no longer exists in the real world. | DateTime | voidable |
| beginLifespanVersion | Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set. | DateTime | voidable |
| endLifespanVersion | Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set. | DateTime | voidable |
The function of something expressed as an activity and optional input and/or output.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| activity | Categorized description of individual or organized set of technically related processes that are carried out by a economical unit, private or public, profit or non profit character. | EconomicActivityValue | |
| input | Any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function. | InputOutputValue | voidable |
| output | Any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function. | InputOutputValue | voidable |
| description | A more detailed description of the function. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
A quantification of an actual or potential ability to perform an activity, that typically does not change, does not change often, or does not change to a significant degree.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| activity | Categorized description of individual or organized set of technically related processes that are carried out by a economical unit, private or public, profit or non profit character. | EconomicActivityValue | |
| input | Measurable information about any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function. | InputOutputAmount | |
| output | Measurable information about any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function. | InputOutputAmount | |
| time | The duration of time to which the specified capacity refers, such as 1 year for an annual capacity. | TM_Duration | |
| description | A description of the capacity. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
Type and, where available, measurable amount of a classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| inputOutput | A classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function. | InputOutputValue | |
| amount | The amount (such as a volume or mass) of the classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit. | Measure | voidable |
Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Activity Complex, subject to certain conditions which guarantee that the installations or parts of installations on the same site operated by the same operator comply with the requirements fixed by a competent authority. A permit may cover one or more functions and fix parameters of capacity. The term could be extended to other kind of certificates or documents of special relevance depending of the scope (e.g. ISO, EMAS, National Quality Standards, etc).
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Identifying reference to the permission. | ThematicIdentifier | |
| relatedParty | Parties related to the permission granted to the activity complex open to many different roles, such as Competent Authorities or Company among others | RelatedParty | voidable |
| decisionDate | Temporal reference that complements the definition of the permission. | DateTime | voidable |
| dateFrom | A date starting from which the permission applies and is valid. | DateTime | voidable |
| dateTo | A date up to which the permission applies and is valid. | DateTime | voidable |
| description | A description of the permission. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| permittedFunction | Function/s to which the permission is granted. | Function | voidable |
| permittedCapacity | Maximum amounts of activity input and/or output according to the permission. | Capacity | voidable |
Additional information about an activity complex, including its description, address, contact details and related parties.
| Association role | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| description | A complementary definition of the ‘ Activity Complex ’ and its characteristics. | PT_FreeText | voidable |
| address | An address for the activity complex, i.e., an address where the activities occur. | AddressRepresentation | voidable |
| contact | Contact information for the activity complex. | Contact | voidable |
| relatedParty | Information of Parties related to the Activity Complex. It is open to many different roles, such as owners, operators or Competent Authorities. | RelatedParty | voidable |
Classification of economic activities.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:
EU Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityNACEValue): Economic activities according to Eurostat NACE Classification values, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) .
EU Waste Statistics Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityWasteStatisticsValue): Classification of economic activities according to Section 8 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 (3) .
EU Waste Recovery Disposal Classification (WasteRecoveryDisposalValue): Classification of waste recovery and disposal operations according to Annexes I and II of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) .
Classification of inputs or outputs.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers.
EU Product Classification (ProductCPAValue): Classification of Products by Economical Activity according to Regulation (EC) No 451/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) .
EU Waste Classification (WasteValue): Classification of Wastes according to Decision 2000/532/EC (6) .
If a data provider uses a sub-type of ActivityComplex to make available information on the status, physical capacity, permissions and/or additional information, the relevant code lists and data types (ConditionOfFacilityValue, Capacity, Permission, ActivityComplexDescription) included in the package Activity Complex shall be used.]