ANNEX IV REQUIREMENTS FOR SPATIAL DATA THEMES LISTED IN ANNEX III TO DIRECTIVE 2007/2/EC

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	
Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.