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(Non-legislative acts)
REGULATIONS
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
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
(4) First,
the
requirements
concerning
code
lists
should
be
amended in order to allow a flexible approach for
describing code list values at different levels of detail
and to provide for the technical arrangements for
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
sharing the extended code lists.
Union,
(5) Second,
the
restriction
of
spatial
properties
to
the
Simple
Having regard to Directive 2007/2/EC of the European
Feature spatial schema should be relaxed in order to
Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing
allow making available also 2.5D data.
an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European
Community (INSPIRE) ( 1 ), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,
(6) Third,
an
additional
metadata
element
should
be
introduced in order to enable the identification of the
Whereas:
spatial representation type used for a data set.

(7) Fourth,
the
‘Geographical
grid
systems’
spatial
data
theme
(1) Commission
Regulation
(EU)
No
1089/2010
of
should be extended in order to accommodate a multi-
23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC
resolution grid based on geographic coordinates.
of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards
interoperability of spatial data sets and services ( 2 ) sets
out the technical arrangements for interoperability of
spatial data sets related to the spatial data themes in
(8) Fifth,
the
‘Administrative
units’
spatial
data
theme
should
Annex I to Directive 2007/2/EC.
be extended in order to describe maritime administrative
units.
(2) In
order
to
ensure
the
full
interoperability
of
spatial
data
sets, it is appropriate to set out the technical
(9)
Sixth, in order to avoid overlaps with spatial object types
arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets
specified for spatial data themes of Annexes II and III to
related to the spatial data themes in Annexes II and III to
Directive 2007/2/EC, certain candidate types should be
Directive 2007/2/EC.
removed from the ‘Administrative Units’ and the ‘Hydro
graphy’ spatial data themes.
(3)
In order to ensure the overall consistency of the technical
arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets
(10) Regulation
(EU) No 1089/2010 should therefore be
included in this Regulation, the existing technical
amended accordingly.
arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets
related to the spatial data themes in Annex I to Directive
2007/2/EC should be amended.
(11) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Regulation
are
in
( 1 ) OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1.
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab
( 2 ) OJ L 323, 8.12.2010, p. 11.
lished by Article 22 of Directive 2007/2/EC,

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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
direct position within its spatial, temporal or
spatiotemporal domain, in accordance with
ISO 19123:2007,
Article 1
Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:
25. “domain” means a well-defined set, in accordance
with ISO/TS 19103:2005,
(1) Article 2 is amended as follows:
26. “range” means a set of feature attribute values
associated by a function with the elements of
(a) the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:
the domain of a coverage, in accordance with
EN ISO 19123:2007,
‘For the purposes of this Regulation, the following
definitions as well as the theme-specific definitions
27. “rectified grid” means a grid for which there is an
set out in the Annexes shall apply:’
affine transformation between the grid coordinates
and the coordinates of a coordinate reference
system, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,
(b) point 4 is deleted;
28. “referenceable grid” means a grid associated with a
(c) in point 6, ‘ISO 19103’ is replaced by
transformation that can be used to convert grid
‘ISO/TS 19103:2005’;
coordinate values into values of coordinates
referenced to an external coordinate reference
system, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,
(d) in point 9, ‘EN ISO 19135’ is replaced by
‘EN ISO 19135:2007’;
29. “tessellation” means a partitioning of a space into
a set of conterminous subspaces having the same
(e) in point 11, ‘EN ISO 19128’ is replaced by
dimension as the space being partitioned. A tessel
‘EN ISO 19128:2008’;
lation in a 2D space consists of a set of non-over
lapping polygons that entirely cover a region of
interest,
(f) in point 13, ‘EN ISO 19115’ is replaced by
‘EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008’;
30. “narrower value” means a value that has a hier
archical relationship to a more general parent
(g) in point 15, ‘EN ISO 19135’ is replaced by
value.’
‘EN ISO 19135:2007’;
(2) Article 4 is amended as follows:
(h) in point 18, ‘ISO 19103’ is replaced by
‘ISO/TS 19103:2005’;
(a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by:
(i) the following points 21 to 30 are added:
‘1. For
the
exchange
and
classification
of
spatial
objects from data sets meeting the conditions laid
down in Article 4 of Directive 2007/2/EC, Member
‘21. “property” means attribute or association role,
States shall use the spatial object types and associated
data types, enumerations and code lists that are
defined in Annexes II, III and IV for the themes the
22. “union type” means a type consisting of one
data sets relate to.’
and only one of several alternatives (listed as
member attributes), in accordance with
ISO/TS 19103:2005,
(b) All references to ‘Annex II’ in points 2 and 3 are
replaced by references to ‘the Annexes’.
23. “association class” means a type that defines
additional properties on a relationship between
(c) In paragraph 3, the second sentence is replaced by the
two other types,
following: ‘The enumeration and code list values are
uniquely identified by language-neutral mnemonic
codes for computers. The values may also include a
24. “coverage” means a spatial object that acts as a
language-specific name to be used for human inter
function to return values from its range for any
action.’

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(3) In Article 5, paragraph 4 is deleted.
(5) In paragraph 2 of Article 8 and in paragraph 1 of
Article 11, the references to ‘Annex II’ are replaced by
references to ‘the Annexes’.
(4) Article 6 is replaced by the following:
(6) Article 12 is amended as follows:
‘Article 6
Code Lists and Enumerations
(a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
1. Code lists shall be of one of the following types, as
specified in the Annexes:
‘1. The
value
domain
of
spatial
properties
defined
in
this Regulation shall be restricted to the Simple Feature
(a) code lists whose allowed values comprise only the
spatial schema as defined in Herring, John R. (ed.),
values specified in this Regulation;
OpenGIS Implementation Standard for Geographic
information – Simple feature access – Part 1: Common
architecture, version 1.2.1, Open Geospatial Consortium,
(b) code lists whose allowed values comprise the values
2011, unless specified otherwise for a specific spatial
specified in this Regulation and narrower values
data theme or type.’
defined by data providers;
(b) Paragraph 2 is amended as follows:
(c) code lists whose allowed values comprise the values
specified in this Regulation and additional values at
any level defined by data providers;
‘SI units’ is replaced by ‘SI units or non-SI units
accepted for use with the International System of
Units’.
(d) code lists, whose allowed values comprise any values
defined by data providers.
(7) In Article 13, the following point 6 is added:
For the purposes of points (b), (c) and (d), in addition to
the allowed values, data providers may use the values
‘6. Spatial Representation Type: The method used to
specified in the relevant INSPIRE Technical Guidance
spatially represent geographic information.’
document available on the INSPIRE web site of the Joint
Research Centre.
(8) Article 14 is amended as follows:
2. Code
lists
may
be
hierarchical.
Values
of
hierarchical
code lists may have a more general parent value. Where
the valid values of a hierarchical code list are specified in a
(a) Paragraph 2 (b) is replaced by the following:
table in this Regulation, the parent values are listed in the
last column.
‘(b) the spatial object type(s), or sub-set thereof, that
constitute(s) the content of the layer.’
3. Where,
for
an
attribute
whose
type
is
a
code
list
as
referred to in points (b), (c) or (d) of paragraph 1, a data
provider provides a value that is not specified in this
(b) The following paragraph 3 is added:
Regulation, that value and its definition shall be made
available in a register.
‘3. For
spatial
object
types
whose
objects
can
be
further classified using a code list-valued attribute,
4. Attributes
or
association
roles
of
spatial
object
types
several layers may be defined. Each of these layers
or data types whose type is a code list may only take
shall include the spatial objects corresponding to one
values that are allowed according to the specification of
specific code list value. In the definition of such sets of
the code list.
layers in Annexes II, III and IV, all of the following
requirements shall be fulfilled:
5. Attributes
or
association
roles
of
spatial
object
types
or data types that have an enumeration type may only
(a) the placeholder <CodeListValue> shall represent
take values from the lists specified for the enumeration
the values of the relevant code list, with the first
type.’
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(b) the placeholder <human-readable name> shall
(10) Annex II is amended as set out in Annex II to this
represent the human-readable name of the code
Regulation.
list values;
(11) Annex III, as set out in Annex III to this Regulation, is
added.
(c) the spatial object type shall include the relevant
attribute and code list, in parentheses;
(12) Annex IV, as set out in Annex IV to this Regulation, is
added.
(d) one example of a layer shall be given.’
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day
(9) Annex I is amended as set out in Annex I to this
following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the
Regulation.
European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in
accordance with the Treaties.
Done at Brussels, 21 October 2013.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO

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ANNEX I
Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:
(1) The title is replaced by the following: ‘Common Types, Definitions and Requirements’.
(2) Throughout the text, and except where otherwise provided for in this Annex, the sentence ‘This code list shall not be
extended by Member States.’ is replaced by the sentence ‘The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values
in the table below.’
(3) Throughout the text, in the headings of all tables that are specifying code list values, the text ‘Allowed values for the
code list’ is replaced by the text ‘Values for the code list’.
(4) Section 1 is replaced by the following Section:
‘1. TYPES DEFINED IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
The following common types, used in attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types, are
defined as follows:
(1) For the types Any, Angle, Area, Boolean, CharacterString, Date, DateTime, Decimal, Distance, Integer, Length,
Measure, Number, Probability, Real, RecordType, Sign, UnitOfMeasure, Velocity and Volume, the definitions
given in ISO/TS 19103:2005 shall apply.
(2) For the types DirectPosition, GM_Boundary, GM_Curve, GM_MultiCurve, GM_MultiSurface, GM_Object,
GM_Point, GM_Primitive, GM_Solid, GM_Surface and GM_Tin, the definitions given in EN ISO 19107:2005
shall apply.
(3) For the types TM_Duration, TM_GeometricPrimitive, TM_Instant, TM_Object, TM_Period and TM_Position,
the definitions given in EN ISO 19108:2005/AC:2008 shall apply.
(4) For the type GF_PropertyType, the definitions given in EN ISO 19109:2006 shall apply.
(5) For the types CI_Citation, CI_Date, CI_RoleCode, EX_Extent, EX_VerticalExtent, MD_Distributor,
MD_Resolution and URL, the definitions given in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008 shall apply.
(6) For the type CV_SequenceRule, the definitions given in EN ISO 19123:2007 shall apply.
(7) For the types AbstractFeature, Quantity and Sign, the definitions given in EN ISO 19136:2009 shall apply.
(8) For the types LocalisedCharacterString, PT_FreeText and URI, the definitions given in CEN ISO/TS
19139:2009 shall apply.
(9) For the type LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem, the definitions given in ISO 19144-2:2012 shall apply.
(10) For the types GFI_Feature, Location, NamedValue, OM_Observation, OM_Process, SamplingCoverageObser
vation, SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingPoint, SF_SamplingSolid, SF_SamplingSurface and SF_SpatialS
amplingFeature, the definitions given in ISO 19156:2011 shall apply.
(11) For the types Category, Quantity, QuantityRange and Time, the definitions given in Robin, Alexandre (ed.),
OGCSWE Common Data Model Encoding Standard, version 2.0.0, Open Geospatial Consortium, 2011 shall
apply.
(12) For the types TimeValuePair and Timeseries, the definitions given in Taylor, Peter (ed.), OGC WaterML 2.0:
Part 1 – Timeseries, v2.0.0, Open Geospatial Consortium, 2012 shall apply.
(13) For the types CGI_LinearOrientation and CGI_PlanarOrientation, the definitions given in CGI Interoperability
Working Group, Geoscience Markup Language (GeoSciML), version 3.0.0, Commission for the Management and
Application of Geoscience Information (CGI) of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2011 shall
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(5) Section 2 is amended as follows:
(a) In Section 2.1, the following constraints are deleted:
‘Constraints of the data type Identifier
The localId and the namespace shall only use the following set of characters: {“A” …“Z”, “a”… “z,”, “0”… “9”, “_”,
“.”, “-”}, that is only letters from the Latin alphabet, digits, underscore, point, and dash are allowed.’
(b) The following sub-sections 2.2 to 2.7 are added:
‘2.2 Related Party (RelatedParty)
An organisation or a person with a role related to a resource.
Attributes of the data type RelatedParty
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
PT_FreeText voidable
resource, such as head of department.
contact Contact
information
for
the
related
party. Contact voidable
role Roles
of
the
party
in
relation
to
a
resource,
PartyRoleValue voidable
such as owner.
Constraints of the data type RelatedParty
At least the individual, organisation or position name shall be provided.
2.3 Contact (Contact)
Communication channels by which it is possible to gain access to someone or something.
Attributes of the data type Contact
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
address An
address
provided
as
free
text. AddressRepresentation voidable
contactInstructions Supplementary
instructions
on
how
or
PT_FreeText voidable
when to contact an individual or organi
sation.
electronicMailAd
An address of the organisation's or indi CharacterString voidable
dress
vidual's electronic mailbox.
hoursOfService Periods
of
time
when
the
organisation
or
PT_FreeText voidable
individual can be contacted.
telephoneFacsimile
Number of a facsimile machine of the CharacterString voidable
organisation or individual.
telephoneVoice Telephone
number
of
the
organisation
or
CharacterString voidable
individual.
website Pages
provided
on
the
World
Wide
Web
by
URL voidable
the organisation or individual.
2.4 Document Citation (DocumentCitation)
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Attributes of the data type DocumentCitation
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name Name
of
the
document. CharacterString
shortName Short
name
or
alternative
title
of
the
docu CharacterString voidable
ment.
date Date
of
creation,
publication
or
revision
of
CI_Date voidable
the document.
link Link
to
an
online
version
of
the
document URL voidable
specificReference Reference
to
a
specific
part
of
the
docu CharacterString voidable
ment.
2.5 Legislation Citation (LegislationCitation)
Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a legal act or a specific part of a legal act.
This type is a sub-type of DocumentCitation.
Attributes of the data type LegislationCitation
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
identification
Code used to identify the legislative CharacterString
Number
instrument
officialDocument
Official document number used to uniquely CharacterString
Number
identify the legislative instrument.
dateEnteredIntoForce Date
the
legislative
instrument
entered
into TM_Position
force.
dateRepealed Date
the
legislative
instrument
was
TM_Position
repealed.
level The
level
at
which
the
legislative
LegislationLevelValue
instrument is adopted.
journalCitation Citation
of
the
official
journal
in
which
the
OfficialJournalIn
legislation is published.
formation
Constraints of the data type LegislationCitation
If the link attribute is void, the journal citation shall be provided.
2.6 Official Journal Information (OfficialJournalInformation)
Full citation of the location of the legislative instrument within the official journal.
Attributes of the data type OfficialJournalInformation
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
officialJournalIden
Reference to the location within the official CharacterString
tification
journal within which the legislative
instrument was published. This reference
shall be comprised of three parts:
— the title of the official journal
— the volume and/or series number
— Page number(s)
ISSN The
International
Standard
Serial
Number
CharacterString
(ISSN) is an eight-digit number that
identifies the periodical publication in
which the legislative instrument was
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
ISBN International
Standard
Book
Number
CharacterString
(ISBN) is an nine-digit number that
uniquely identifies the book in which the
legislative instrument was published.
linkToJournal Link
to
an
online
version
of
the
official
URL
journal
2.7 Thematic Identifier (ThematicIdentifier)
Thematic identifier to uniquely identify the spatial object.
Attributes of the data type ThematicIdentifier
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
identifier Unique
identifier
used
to
identify
the
spatial
CharacterString
object within the specified identification
scheme.
identifierScheme Identifier
defining
the
scheme
used
to
CharacterString’
assign the identifier.
(6) Section 4 is amended as follows:
(a) Section 4.1 is replaced by the following:
‘4.1 Condition of Facility (ConditionOfFacilityValue)
The status of a facility with regards to its completion and use.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values in the table below and narrower values defined by
data providers.
Values for the code list ConditionOfFacilityValue
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.’
(b) In Section 4.2 Country Code (CountryCode), the sentence ‘This code list shall not be extended by Member States.’
is deleted.
(c) The following sub-sections 4.3 to 4.6 are added:
‘4.3 Legislation Level (LegislationLevelValue)
The level at which a legal act or convention has been adopted.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on the INSPIRE
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4.4 Party Role (PartyRoleValue)
Roles of parties related to or responsible for a resource.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists
specified by data providers:
— Role Code (CI_RoleCode): Functions performed by a responsible party, as specified in EN ISO
19115:2005/AC:2008.
— Role of a Related Party (RelatedPartyRoleValue): Classification of related party roles, as specified in the
table below.
Values for the code list RelatedPartyRoleValue
Value Name Definition
authority authority A
party
legally
mandated
to
supervise
a
resource
and/or
parties
related to a resource.
operator operator A
party
that
runs
a
resource.
owner owner
A party that owns a resource, i.e., to which a resource belongs
in a legal sense.
4.5 Climate and Forecast Standard Names (CFStandardNamesValue)
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology and oceanography.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on the INSPIRE
Generic Conceptual Model.
4.6 Gender (GenderValue)
Gender of a person or group of persons.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
Values for the code list GenderValue
Value Name Definition
female female
A person or group of persons of female gender.
male male
A person or group of persons of male gender.
unknown unknown
A person or group of persons of unknown gender.’
(7) The following Sections 6, 7 and 8 are added after Section 5:
‘6. COVERAGE
MODEL
The INSPIRE coverage model consists of the following packages:
— Coverages (Base)
— Coverages (Domain And Range)
6.1. Coverages
(Base)
6.1.1. Spatial
object
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6.1.1.1. Coverage (Coverage)
Spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial,
temporal or spatiotemporal domain.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type Coverage
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
metadata Application
specific
metadata
of
the
Any
coverage.
rangeType
Description of the structure of the range RecordType
values.
6.2. Coverages
(Domain
And
Range)
6.2.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Coverages (Domain and Range) contains the following spatial object types:
— Coverage (Domain And Range Representation)
— Rectified Grid Coverage
— Referenceable Grid Coverage
6.2.1.1. Coverage (Domain And Range Representation) (CoverageByDomainAndRange)
Coverage which provides the domain and range as separate properties.
This type is a sub-type of Coverage.
This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
coverageFunction Description
of
how
range
values
at
CoverageFunction
locations in the coverage domain can be
obtained.
domainSet Configuration
of
the
domain
of
the
Any
coverage described in terms of coordinates.
rangeSet Set
of
values
associated
by
a
function
with
Any
the elements of the domain of the
coverage.
Constraints of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange
The grid function shall only be valid for domains that are grids.
6.2.1.2. Rectified Grid Coverage (RectifiedGridCoverage)
Coverage whose domain consists of a rectified grid.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.
Constraints of the spatial object type RectifiedGridCoverage
The domain shall be a rectified grid.
Grid points of a RectifiedGridCoverage shall coincide with the centres of cells of the geographical grids
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6.2.1.3. Referenceable Grid Coverage (ReferenceableGridCoverage)
Coverage whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.
Constraints of the spatial object type ReferenceableGridCoverage
The domain shall be a referenceable grid.
6.2.2. Data
types
6.2.2.1. Coverage Function (CoverageFunction)
Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.
This type is a union type.
Attributes of the union type CoverageFunction
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
ruleDefinition A
formal
or
informal
description
of
the
CharacterString
coverage function as text.
ruleReference A
formal
or
informal
description
of
the
URI
coverage function as reference.
gridFunction
Mapping rule for grid geometries. GridFunction
6.2.2.2. Grid Function (GridFunction)
An explicit mapping rule for grid geometries.
Attributes of the data type GridFunction
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
sequenceRule Description
of
how
the
grid
points
are
CV_SequenceRule
ordered for association to the elements of
the values in the range set of the coverage.
startPoint The
grid
point
to
be
associated
with
the
Integer
first record in the range set of the coverage.
7. OBSERVATIONS
MODEL
The INSPIRE observations model consists of the following packages:
— Observation References
— Processes
— Observable Properties
— Specialised Observations
7.1. Observation
References
7.1.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Observation References contains the spatial object type Observation Set.
7.1.1.1. Observation Set (ObservationSet)
Links a set of Observations.
Attributes of the spatial object type ObservationSet
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
extent Information
about
the
spatial
and
temporal
EX_Extent
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Association roles of the spatial object type ObservationSet
Association role Definition Type Voidability
member One
member
of
the
ObservationSet. OM_Observation
7.2. Processes
7.2.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Processes contains the spatial object type Process.
7.2.1.1. Process (Process)
Description of an observation process.
This type is a sub-type of OM_Process.
Attributes of the spatial object type Process
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier voidable
object.
name Name
of
the
Process. CharacterString voidable
type Type
of
process. CharacterString voidable
documentation Further
information
(online/offline)
DocumentCitation voidable
associated with the process.
processParameter Parameter
controlling
the
application
of
the
ProcessParameter voidable
process and, as a consequence its output.
responsibleParty Individual
or
organisation
related
to
the
RelatedParty voidable
process.
7.2.2. Data
types
7.2.2.1. Process Parameter (ProcessParameter)
Description of the given parameter
Attributes of the data type ProcessParameter
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
name Name
of
the
process
parameter. ProcessParameterNam
eValue
description Description
of
the
process
parameter. CharacterString
7.2.3. Code
lists
7.2.3.1. Process Parameter Name (ProcessParameterNameValue)
A code list of names of process parameters.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
7.3. Observable
Properties
7.3.1. Data
types
7.3.1.1. Constraint (Constraint)
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Attributes of the data type Constraint
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
constrainedProperty The property being constrained. e.g. PhenomenonType
“colour” if the constraint is “colour = blue”. Value
label
A human readable title for the constraint as CharacterString
a whole.
7.3.1.2. Category Constraint (CategoryConstraint)
A constraint based on some qualifying category. e.g. colour = “red”.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
Attributes of the data type CategoryConstraint
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
comparison A
comparison
operator.
In
the
case
of
a
ComparisonOperator
category constraint it should be “equalTo” Value
or “notEqualTo”.
value The
value
of
the
property
that
is
CharacterString
constrained e.g. “blue” (if the constrained
property is colour).
7.3.1.3. Range Constraint (RangeConstraint)
A numerical range constraint on some property e.g. wavelength ≥ 300 nm and wavelength ≤ 600 nm.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
Attributes of the data type RangeConstraint
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
value The
numerical
value
range
of
the
property
RangeBounds
that is constrained.
uom Units
of
measure
used
in
the
constraint. UnitOfMeasure
7.3.1.4. Range Bounds (RangeBounds)
The start and end bounding values of a numerical range (e.g. start ≥ 50, end ≤ 99).
Attributes of the data type RangeBounds
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
startComparison The
comparator
used
for
the
lower
range
ComparisonOperator
limit (e.g. greaterThanOrEqualTo).
Value
rangeStart The
lower
limit
of
the
range. Real
endComparison The
comparator
used
for
the
upper
range
ComparisonOperator
limit (e.g. lessThan).
Value
rangeEnd The
upper
limit
of
the
range. Real
7.3.1.5. Scalar Constraint (ScalarConstraint)
A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length ≥ 1 m.
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Attributes of the data type ScalarConstraint
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
value The
numerical
value
of
the
property
that
is
Real
constrained.
comparison The
comparator
to
be
used
in
the
ComparisonOperator
constraint e.g. greaterThan.
Value
uom Units
of
measure
used
in
the
constraint. UnitOfMeasure
7.3.1.6. Other Constraint (OtherConstraint)
A constraint which is not modelled in a structured way but may be described using the freetext “description”
attribute.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.
Attributes of the data type OtherConstraint
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
description A
description
of
the
constraint. CharacterString
7.3.1.7. Statistical Measure (StatisticalMeasure)
A description of some statistical measure e.g. “daily maximum”.
Attributes of the data type StatisticalMeasure
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
label A
human
readable
title
for
the
statistical
CharacterString
measure.
statisticalFunction A
statistical
function
e.g.
mean. StatisticalFunction
TypeValue
aggregationTime
A temporal range over which a statistic is TM_Duration
Period
calculated. e.g. a day, an hour.
aggregationLength A
one
dimensional
spatial
range
over
Length
which a statistic is calculated, for example
1 metre.
aggregationArea A
two
dimensional
spatial
range
over
Area
which a statistic is calculated, for example
1 square metre.
aggregationVolume A
three
dimensional
spatial
range
over
Volume
which a statistic is calculated, for example
1 cubic metre.
otherAggregation Any
other
type
of
aggregation. Any
Association roles of the data type StatisticalMeasure
Association role Definition Type Voidability
derivedFrom One
statistical
measure
may
be
derived
StatisticalMeasure
from another, e.g. monthly maximum
temperatures may be derived from daily
mean temperatures.
7.3.2. Enumerations
7.3.2.1. Comparison Operator (ComparisonOperatorValue)
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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
7.3.3. Code
lists
7.3.3.1. Phenomenon Type (PhenomenonTypeValue)
A code list of phenomena (e.g. temperature, wind speed).
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists
defined by data providers:
— Climate and Forecast Standard Names (CFStandardNamesValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in
meteorology and oceanography, as specified in Section 4.5 of this Annex.
— Profile Element Parameter Name (ProfileElementParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to
characterize the profile element, as specified in Section 3.3.8 of Annex IV.
— Soil Derived Object Parameter Name (SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue): Soil-related properties
that can be derived from soil and other data, as specified in Section 3.3.9 of Annex IV.
— Soil Profile Parameter Name (SoilProfileParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to char
acterize the soil profile, as specified in Section 3.3.12 of Annex IV.
— Soil Site Parameter Name (SoilSiteParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize
the soil site, as specified in Section 3.3.13 of Annex IV.
— EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue): Definitions of
phenomena regarding air quality in the context of reporting under Union legislation, as specified in
Section 13.2.1.1 of Annex IV.
— WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2 (GRIB_CodeTable4_2Value): Definitions of phenomena observed
in meteorology, as specified in Section 13.2.1.2 of Annex IV.
— BODC P01 Parameter Usage (BODC_P01ParameterUsageValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in
oceanography, as specified in Section 14.2.1.1 of Annex IV.
7.3.3.2. Statistical Function Type (StatisticalFunctionTypeValue)
A code list of statistical functions (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean).
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
7.4. Specialised
Observations
7.4.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Specialised Observations contains the following spatial object types:
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— Grid Series Observation
— Point Observation
— Point Observation Collection
— Multi Point Observation
— Point Time Series Observation
— Profile Observation
— Trajectory Observation
7.4.1.1. Grid Observation (GridObservation)
Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type GridObservation
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid or SF_SamplingSurface.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or RefererencableGridCoverage.
7.4.1.2. Grid Series Observation (GridSeriesObservation)
Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type GridSeriesObservation
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or a ReferenceableGridCoverage.
7.4.1.3. Point Observation (PointObservation)
Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservation
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
7.4.1.4. Point Observation Collection (PointObservationCollection)
A collection of Point Observations.
This type is a sub-type of ObservationSet.
Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservationCollection
Each member shall be a PointObservation.
7.4.1.5. Multi Point Observation (MultiPointObservation)
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This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type MultiPointObservation
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingSurface or SF_SamplingSolid.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant
result shall be a MultiPointCoverage.
7.4.1.6. Point Time Series Observation (PointTimeSeriesObservation)
Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type PointTimeSeriesObservation
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a Timeseries.
7.4.1.7. Profile Observation (ProfileObservation)
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time
instant.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type ProfileObservation
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
result shall be a ReferenceableGridCoverage or a RectifiedGridCoverage.
Spatial domain of the result shall contain one axis and that shall be vertical.
7.4.1.8. Trajectory Observation (TrajectoryObservation)
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.
Constraints of the spatial object type TrajectoryObservation
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a Timeseries.
each point in the result shall be a TimeLocationValueTriple.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_Sampling Curve.
7.4.2. Data
types
7.4.2.1. Time Location Value Triple (TimeLocationValueTriple)
A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory.
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Attributes of the data type TimeLocationValueTriple
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
location Geographic
location
where
value
is
valid. GM_Position
7.5. Requirements
for
Observations
Where the OM_Observation type or any sub-type thereof is used to make data available, the following
requirements shall apply:
(1) The Process type shall be used to indicate the procedure used in an OM_Observation.
(2) Where reference is made to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility from an OM_Observation, a parameter
attribute shall be provided, whose name attribute is “relatedMonitoringFeature” and whose value
attribute is of type AbstractMonitoringFeature.
(3) For all encodings that are used for all or part of an OM_Observation result, a public Application
Programming Interface (API) shall be available to read the encoded file. This API shall be capable of
exposing the information needed to realise INSPIRE spatial objects.
(4) If the processParameter attribute is present in the procedure property of an OM_Observation object, its
value (a name) shall be included in the parameter attribute of the OM_Observation object.
8. ACTIVITY
COMPLEX
MODEL
The INSPIRE activity complex model contains the package Activity Complex.
8.1. Activity
Complex
8.1.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Activity Complex contains the spatial object type Activity Complex.
8.1.1.1. Activity Complex (ActivityComplex)
A single unit, both technically and economically, under the management control of a legal entity (operator),
covering activities as those listed in the Eurostat NACE classification established by Regulation (EC)
No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the 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.
Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplex
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
thematicId Thematic
identifier
of
the
activity
complex. ThematicIdentifier
geometry The
geometry
used
to
define
the
extent
or
GM_Object
position of the activity complex.
function Activities
performed
by
the
activity
Function
complex. Function is described by the
activity and potentially complemented
with information about inputs and
outputs as result of it.
name Descriptive
name
of
the
activity
complex. CharacterString voidable
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
validFrom The
time
when
the
activity
complex
started
DateTime voidable
to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
when
the
activity
complex
no
DateTime voidable
longer exists in the real world.
beginLifespan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
the spatial data set.
8.1.2. Data
types
8.1.2.1. Function (Function)
The function of something expressed as an activity and optional input and/or output.
Attributes of the data type Function
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
activity Categorized
description
of
individual
or
EconomicActivity
organized set of technically related Value
processes that are carried out by a econ
omical unit, private or public, profit or non
profit character.
input Any
classified
or
registered
material
that
InputOutputValue voidable
enters a technical and economical unit
according to its function.
output Any
classified
or
registered
material
that
InputOutputValue voidable
leaves a technical and economical unit
according to its function.
description A
more
detailed
description
of
the
func PT_FreeText voidable
tion.
8.1.2.2. Capacity (Capacity)
A quantification of an actual or potential ability to perform an activity, that typically does not change, does
not change often, or does not change to a significant degree.
Attributes of the data type Capacity
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
activity Categorized
description
of
individual
or
EconomicActivity
organized set of technically related Value
processes that are carried out by a econ
omical unit, private or public, profit or non
profit character.
input Measurable
information
about
any
clas InputOutputAmount
sified or registered material that enters a
technical and economical unit according
to its function.
output Measurable
information
about
any
clas InputOutputAmount
sified or registered material that leaves a
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
time The
duration
of
time
to
which
the
specified
TM_Duration
capacity refers, such as 1 year for an
annual capacity.
description A
description
of
the
capacity. PT_FreeText voidable
8.1.2.3. Amount Of Input Or Output (InputOutputAmount)
Type and, where available, measurable amount of a classified or registered material that enters or leaves a
technical and economical unit.
Attributes of the data type InputOutputAmount
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inputOutput A
classified
or
registered
material
that
InputOutputValue
enters or leaves a technical and economical
unit according to its function.
amount The
amount
(such
as
a
volume
or
mass)
of
Measure voidable
the classified or registered material that
enters or leaves a technical and economical
unit.
8.1.2.4. Permission (Permission)
Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Activity Complex,
subject to certain conditions which guarantee that the installations or parts of installations on the same site
operated by the same operator comply with the requirements fixed by a competent authority. A permit may
cover one or more functions and fix parameters of capacity. The term could be extended to other kind of
certificates or documents of special relevance depending of the scope (e.g. ISO, EMAS, National Quality
Standards, etc).
Attributes of the data type Permission
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
id Identifying
reference
to
the
permission. ThematicIdentifier
relatedParty Parties
related
to
the
permission
granted
to
RelatedParty voidable
the activity complex open to many
different roles, such as Competent Auth
orities or Company among others
decisionDate Temporal
reference
that
complements
the
DateTime voidable
definition of the permission.
dateFrom A
date
starting
from
which
the
permission
DateTime voidable
applies and is valid.
dateTo A
date
up
to
which
the
permission
applies
DateTime voidable
and is valid.
description A
description
of
the
permission. PT_FreeText voidable
permittedFunction Function/s
to
which
the
permission
is
Function voidable
granted.
permittedCapacity Maximum
amounts
of
activity
input
and/or
Capacity voidable
output according to the permission.
8.1.2.5. Activity Complex Description (ActivityComplexDescription)
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Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplexDescription
Association role Definition Type Voidability
description A
complementary
definition
of
the
PT_FreeText voidable
“Activity Complex” and its characteristics.
address An
address
for
the
activity
complex,
i.e.,
an
AddressRepresentation voidable
address where the activities occur.
contact Contact
information
for
the
activity
Contact voidable
complex.
relatedParty Information
of
Parties
related
to
the
RelatedParty voidable
Activity Complex. It is open to many
different roles, such as owners, operators
or Competent Authorities.
8.1.3. Code
lists
8.1.3.1. Economic Activity (EconomicActivityValue)
Classification of economic activities.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists
specified by data providers:
— EU Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityNACEValue): Economic activities according to
Eurostat NACE Classification values, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ).
— EU Waste Statistics Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityWasteStatisticsValue): Classifi
cation of economic activities according to Section 8 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 ( 2 ).
— 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 ( 3 ).
8.1.3.2. Input Or Output (InputOutputValue)
Classification of inputs or outputs.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists
specified by data providers.
— EU Product Classification (ProductCPAValue): Classification of Products by Economical Activity
according to Regulation (EC) No 451/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 ).
— EU Waste Classification (WasteValue): Classification of Wastes according to Decision 2000/532/EC ( 5 ).
8.2. Requirements
for
Activity
Complexes
If a data provider uses a sub-type of ActivityComplex to make available information on the status, physical
capacity, permissions and/or additional information, the relevant code lists and data types (ConditionOfFa
cilityValue, Capacity, Permission, ActivityComplexDescription) included in the package Activity Complex
shall be used.’
( 1 ) OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
( 2 ) OJ L 332, 9.12.2002, p. 1.
( 3 ) OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.
( 4 ) OJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 65.
( 5 ) OJ L 226, 6.9.2000, p. 3.

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ANNEX II
Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:
(1) Throughout the text, the sentence ‘This code list shall not be extended by Member States.’ is replaced by the sentence
‘The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.’.
(2) Throughout the text, in the headings of all tables that are specifying code list values, the text ‘Allowed values for the
code list’ is replaced by the text ‘Values for the code list’.
(3) In Section 1.1, the following indents are added:
‘— “mean sea level” (MSL) means the average height of the surface of the sea at a tide station for all stages of the tide
over a 19-year period, usually determined from hourly height readings measured from a fixed predetermined
reference level (chart datum).
— “lowest astronomical tide” (LAT) means the lowest tide level which can be predicted to occur under average
meteorological conditions and under any combination of astronomical conditions.’
(4) Section 1.3.3 is amended as follows:
(a) the second indent is replaced by the following:
‘— For the vertical component in the free atmosphere, barometric pressure, converted to height using
ISO 2533:1975 International Standard Atmosphere, or other linear or parametric reference systems shall
be used. Where other parametric reference systems are used, these shall be described in an accessible
reference using EN ISO 19111-2:2012.’
(b) the following indents are added:
‘— For the vertical component in marine areas where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest
Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as the reference surface.
— For the vertical component in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and effectively
in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the Mean Sea Level (MSL) or a well-defined reference level close to
the MSL shall be used as the reference surface.’.
(5) Section 2.2 is amended as follows:
(a) The first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘Either of the grids with fixed and unambiguously defined locations defined in Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 shall be
used as a geo-referencing framework to make gridded data available in INSPIRE, unless one of the following
conditions holds:
(1) Other grids may be specified for specific spatial data themes in Annexes II-IV. In this case, data exchanged
using such a theme-specific grid shall use standards in which the grid definition is either included with the
data, or linked by reference.
(2) For grid referencing in regions outside of continental Europe Member States may define their own grid based
on a geodetic coordinate reference system compliant with ITRS and a Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area
projection, following the same principles as laid down for the grid specified in Section 2.2.1. In this case,
an identifier for the coordinate reference system shall be created.’
(b) Section 2.2.1 is amended as follows:
(1) the title is replaced by ‘Equal Area Grid’.
(2) the sentences ‘The grid defined in this Section shall be used as a geo-referencing framework where grids with
fixed and unambiguously defined locations of equal-area grid cells are required.’ and ‘The reference point of a
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(c) Section 2.2.2 is replaced by the following:
‘2.2.2. Zoned Geographic Grid
1. When gridded data is delivered using geodetic coordinates as specified in Section 1.3 of this Annex the multi-
resolution grid defined in this Section may be used as a geo-referencing framework.
2. The resolution levels are defined in Table 1.
3. The grid shall be based on the ETRS89-GRS80 geodetic coordinate reference system.
4. The origin of the grid shall coincide with the intersection point of the Equator with the Greenwich Meridian
(GRS80 latitude φ=0; GRS80 longitude λ=0).
5. The grid orientation shall be south-north and west-east according to the net defined by the meridians and
parallels of the GRS80 ellipsoid.
6. For grid referencing in regions outside of continental Europe data providers may define their own grid based
on a geodetic coordinate reference system compliant with ITRS, following the same principles as laid down for
the Pan-European Grid_ETRS89-GRS80zn. In this case, an identifier for the coordinate reference system and
the corresponding identifier for the grid shall be created.
7. This grid shall be subdivided in zones. The south-north resolution of the grid shall have equal angular spacing.
The west-east resolution of the grid shall be established as the product of angular spacing multiplied by the
factor of the zone as defined in Table 1.
8. The grid shall be designated Grid_ETRS89-GRS80zn_res, where n represents the number of the zone and res
the cell size in angular units, as specified in Table 1.
Table 1
Common Grid_ETRS89-GRS80: Latitude spacing (resolution level) and longitude spacing for each
zone
LONGITUDE SPACING (Arc seconds)
LATITUDE
Resolution Levels
SPACING
(Arc
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Cell size
Zone 1
seconds)
(Lat. 0°–50°)
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
50°–70°)
70°–75°)
75°–80°)
80°–90°)
LEVEL 0 3
600 3
600 7
200 10
800 14
400 21
600 1
D
LEVEL 1 3
000 3
000 6
000 9
000 12
000 18
000 50
M
LEVEL 2 1
800 1
800 3
600 5
400 7
200 10
800 30
M
LEVEL 3 1
200 1
200 2
400 3
600 4
800 7
200 20
M
LEVEL 4 600 600 1
200 1
800 2
400 3
600 10
M
LEVEL 5 300 300 600 900 1
200 1
800 5
M
LEVEL 6 120 120 240 360 480 720 2
M
LEVEL 7 60 60 120 180 240 360 1
M
LEVEL 8 30 30 60 90 120 180 30
S
LEVEL 9 15 15 30 45 60 90 15
S
LEVEL 10
5
5 10 15 20 30 5
S
LEVEL 11
3
3
6
9 12 18 3
S
LEVEL 12 1,5 1,5
3 4,5
6
9 1
500
MS
LEVEL 13
1
1
2
3
4
6 1
000
MS
LEVEL 14 0,75 0,75 1,5 2,25
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LONGITUDE SPACING (Arc seconds)
LATITUDE
Resolution Levels
SPACING
(Arc
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Cell size
Zone 1
seconds)
(Lat. 0°–50°)
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
50°–70°)
70°–75°)
75°–80°)
80°–90°)
LEVEL 15 0,5 0,5
1 1,5
2
3 500
MS
LEVEL 16 0,3 0,3 0,6 0,9 1,2 1,8 300
MS
LEVEL 17 0,15 0,15 0,3 0,45 0,6 0,9 150
MS
LEVEL 18 0,1 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,6 100
MS
LEVEL 19 0,075 0,075 0,15 0,225 0,3 0,45 75
MS
LEVEL 20 0,03 0,03 0,06 0,09 0,12 0,18 30
MS
LEVEL 21 0,015 0,015 0,03 0,045 0,06 0,09 15
MS
LEVEL 22 0,01 0,01 0,02 0,03 0,04 0,06 10
MS
LEVEL 23 0,0075 0,0075 0,015 0,0225 0,03 0,045 7
500
MMS
LEVEL 24 0,003 0,003 0,006 0,009 0,012 0,018 3
000
MMS
FACTOR
—
1
2
3
4
6 —’
(6) Section 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. ADMINISTRATIVE
UNITS
4.1. Structure
of
the
Spatial
Data
Theme
Administrative
Units
The types specified for the spatial data theme Administrative Units are structured in the following packages:
— Administrative Units
— Maritime Units
4.2. Administrative
Units
4.2.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Administrative Units contains the following spatial object types:
— Administrative Boundary
— Administrative Unit
— Condominium
4.2.1.1. Administrative Boundary (AdministrativeBoundary)
A line of demarcation between administrative units.
Attributes of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
country Two-character
country
code
according
to
CountryCode
the Interinstitutional style guide published
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
the spatial data set.
geometry Geometric
representation
of
border
line. GM_Curve
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
legalStatus Legal
status
of
this
administrative
LegalStatusValue voidable
boundary.
nationalLevel The
hierarchy
levels
of
all
adjacent
adminis AdministrativeHierar
trative units this boundary is part of.
chyLevel
technicalStatus The
technical
status
of
the
administrative
TechnicalStatusValue voidable
boundary.
Association roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary
Association role Definition Type Voidability
admUnit The
administrative
units
separated
by
this
AdministrativeUnit voidable
administrative boundary.
4.2.1.2. Administrative Unit (AdministrativeUnit)
Unit of administration where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, for local, regional and
national governance.
Attributes of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
country Two-character
country
code
according
to
CountryCode
the Interinstitutional style guide published
by the Publications Office of the European
Union.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
the spatial data set.
geometry Geometric
representation
of
spatial
area
GM_MultiSurface
covered by this administrative unit.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
name Official
national
geographical
name
of
the
GeographicalName
administrative unit, given in several
languages where required.
nationalCode Thematic
identifier
corresponding
to
the
CharacterString
national administrative codes defined in
each country.
nationalLevel Level
in
the
national
administrative
hier AdministrativeHierar
archy, at which the administrative unit is chyLevel
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
nationalLevelName
Name of the level in the national adminis LocalisedCharacter
voidable
trative hierarchy, at which the adminis String
trative unit is established.
residenceOfAuth
Center for national or local administration. ResidenceOfAuthority voidable
ority
Association roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit
Association role Definition Type Voidability
administeredBy Administrative
unit
established
at
same
AdministrativeUnit voidable
level of national administrative hierarchy
that administers this administrative unit.
boundary The
administrative
boundaries
between
this
Administrative
voidable
administrative unit and all the units Boundary
adjacent to it.
coAdminister Administrative
unit
established
at
same
AdministrativeUnit voidable
level of national administrative hierarchy
which is co-administered by this adminis
trative unit.
condominium Condominium
administered
by
this
admin Condominium voidable
istrative unit.
lowerLevelUnit Units
established
at
a
lower
level
of
the
AdministrativeUnit voidable
national administrative hierarchy which
are administered by the administrative unit.
upperLevelUnit Unit
established
at
a
higher
level
of
AdministrativeUnit voidable
national administrative hierarchy that this
administrative unit administers
Constraints of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit
Association role condominium applies only for administrative units which nationalLevel=“1st order” (country
level).
No unit at lowest level can associate units at lower level.
No unit at highest level can associate units at a higher level.
4.2.1.3. Condominium (Condominium)
An administrative area established independently to any national administrative division of territory and
administered by two or more countries.
Attributes of the spatial object type Condominium
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry Geometric
representation
of
spatial
area
GM_MultiSurface
covered by this condominium
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
name Official
geographical
name
of
this
condo GeographicalName voidable
minium, given in several languages where
required.
Association roles of the spatial object type Condominium
Association role Definition Type Voidability
admUnit The
administrative
unit
administering
the
AdministrativeUnit voidable
condominium
4.2.2. Data
Types
4.2.2.1. Residence Of Authority (ResidenceOfAuthority)
Data type representing the name and position of a residence of authority.
Attributes of the data type ResidenceOfAuthority
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry
Position of the residence of authority. GM_Point voidable
name
Name of the residence of authority. GeographicalName
4.2.3. Enumerations
4.2.3.1. Legal Status (LegalStatusValue)
Description of the legal status of administrative boundaries.
Allowed values for the enumeration LegalStatusValue
Value Definition
agreed The
edge-matched
boundary
has
been
agreed
between neighbouring administrative units and is
stable now.
notAgreed The
edge-matched
boundary
has
not
yet
been
agreed
between neighbouring administrative units and could
be changed.
4.2.3.2. Technical Status (TechnicalStatusValue)
Description of the technical status of administrative boundaries.
Allowed values for the enumeration TechnicalStatusValue
Value Definition
edgeMatched The
boundaries
of
neighbouring
administrative
units
have the same set of coordinates.
notEdgeMatched The
boundaries
of
neighbouring
administrative
units
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4.2.4. Code
Lists
4.2.4.1. Administrative Hierarchy Level (AdministrativeHierarchyLevel)
Levels of administration in the national administrative hierarchy. This code list reflects the level in the
hierarchical pyramid of the administrative structures, which is based on geometric aggregation of territories
and does not necessarily describe the subordination between the related administrative authorities.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
4.3. Maritime
Units
4.3.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Maritime Units contains the following spatial object types:
— Baseline
— Maritime Boundary
— Maritime Zone
4.3.1.1. Baseline (Baseline)
The line from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured.
Attributes of the spatial object type Baseline
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
beginLifespan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type Baseline
Association role Definition Type Voidability
segment Segment
of
a
baseline. BaselineSegment
4.3.1.2. Maritime Boundary (MaritimeBoundary)
A line depicting the separation of any type of maritime jurisdiction.
Attributes of the spatial object type MaritimeBoundary
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
geometry Geometric
representation
of
the
maritime
GM_Curve
boundary.
country The
country
that
the
maritime
zone
of
this
CountryCode
boundary belongs to.
legalStatus Legal
status
of
this
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
technicalStatus The
technical
status
of
the
maritime
TechnicalStatusValue voidable
boundary.
beginLifespan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
the spatial data set.
4.3.1.3. Maritime Zone (MaritimeZone)
A belt of sea defined by international treaties and conventions, where coastal State executes jurisdictional
rights.
Attributes of the spatial object type MaritimeZone
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
geometry Geometric
representation
of
spatial
area
GM_MultiSurface
covered by this maritime zone.
zoneType Type
of
maritime
zone. MaritimeZoneType
Value
country The
country
that
this
maritime
zone
CountryCode
belongs to.
name Name(s)
of
the
maritime
zone. GeographicalName voidable
beginLifeSpan
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
Version
spatial object was inserted or changed in
the spatial data set.
endLifepanVersion
Date and time at which this version of the DateTime voidable
spatial object was superseded or retired in
the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type MaritimeZone
Association role Definition Type Voidability
baseline Baseline
or
baselines
used
for
the
delin Baseline voidable
eation of this maritime zone.
boundary The
boundary
or
boundaries
of
this
MaritimeBoundary voidable
maritime zone.
4.3.2. Data
types
4.3.2.1. Baseline Segment (BaselineSegment)
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Attributes of the data type BaselineSegment
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry Geometric
representation
of
the
baseline
GM_Curve
segment.
segmentType The
baseline
type
used
for
this
segment. BaselineSegmentType
Value
4.3.3. Code
lists
4.3.3.1. Baseline Segment Type (BaselineSegmentTypeValue)
The types of baselines used to measure the breadth of the territorial sea.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
Values for the code list BaselineSegmentTypeValue
Value Name Definition
normal normal The
normal
baseline
for
measuring
the
breadth
of
the
territorial sea is the low-water line along the coast as
marked on large-scale charts officially recognized by the
coastal State.
straight straight
The baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial
sea is the straight baseline established by joining the
appropriate points.
archipelagic archipelagic
The baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial
sea is the straight baseline joining the outermost points
of the outermost islands and drying reefs of the archi
pelago.
4.3.3.2. Maritime Zone Type (MaritimeZoneTypeValue)
Type of martime zone.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
Values for the code list MaritimeZoneTypeValue
Value Name Definition
internalWaters Internal
Waters
The waters on the landward side of the baselines of the terri
torial sea of the coastal State.
territorialSea Territorial
Sea A
belt
of
sea
of
a
defined
breadth
not
exceeding
12
nautical
miles measured from the baselines determined in accordance
to the United Nations Convention of Law on the Sea.
contiguousZone Contiguous
Zone
A zone contiguous to a territorial sea of a coastal State, which
may not extend beyond 24 nautical miles from the baselines
from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
exclusiveEconomicZone Exclusive Economic An area beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of a coastal
Zone
State, subject to the specific legal regime under which the
rights and jurisdiction of the coastal State and the rights and
freedoms of other States are governed by the relevant
provisions of the United Nations Convention on Law of the
Sea.
continentalShelf Continental
Shelf A
maritime
zone
beyond
and
adjacent
to
the
a
territorial
sea
of a coastal State whose outer boundary is determined in
accordance with Article 76 of the United Nations Convention
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4.4. Theme-specific
Requirements
1. Each instance of spatial object type AdministrativeUnit, except for the country level unit representing a
Member State and co-administered units, shall refer exactly to one unit at a higher level of administrative
hierarchy. This correspondence shall be expressed by the upperLevelUnit association role of Adminis
trativeUnit spatial object type.
2. Each instance of spatial object type AdministrativeUnit, except for those at the lowest level, shall refer to
their respective lower level units. This correspondence shall be expressed by the lowerLevelUnit
association role of AdministrativeUnit spatial object type.
3. If an administrative unit is co-administered by two or more other administrative units the association role
administeredBy shall be used. The units co-administering this unit shall apply inverse role coAdminister.
4. Administrative units at the same level of administrative hierarchy shall not conceptually share common
areas.
5. Instances of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary shall correspond to the edges in the topo
logical structure of the complete (including all levels) boundary graph.
6. The spatial extent of a condominium may not be part of the geometry representing the spatial extent of
an administrative unit.
7. Condominiums can only be administered by administrative units at country level.
4.5. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Administrative Units
Layer Name Layer
Title Spatial
object
type
AU.AdministrativeUnit Administrative
unit AdministrativeUnit
AU.AdministrativeBoundary Administrative
boundary AdministrativeBoundary
AU.Condominium Condominium Condominium
AU.Baseline Baseline Baseline
AU.<CodeListValue> ( 1 )
<human readable name>
MaritimeZone (zoneType:
Example: AU.ContiguousZone
Example: Contiguous Zone
MaritimeZoneTypeValue)
AU.MaritimeBoundary Maritime
boundary MaritimeBoundary
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).’
(7) Section 8 is amended as follows:
(a) In Section 8.2, the indent ‘Hydro – Reporting’ is deleted.
(b) In Section 8.5.1, the following indents are deleted:
— Hydro Power Plant
— Inundated Land
— Ocean Region
— Pipe
— Pumping Station
(c) In Section 8.5.1.4, the sentence ‘This type is a candidate type to be considered by the spatial data theme Natural
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(d) Sections 8.5.1.9 Hydro Power Plant (HydroPowerPlant), 8.5.1.10 Inundated Land (InundatedLand), 8.5.1.14 Ocean
Region (OceanRegion), 8.5.1.15 Pipe (Pipe), 8.5.1.16 Pumping Station (PumpingStation), 8.5.4.3 Inundation
(InundationValue) and 8.6 Hydro – Reporting are deleted.
(e) Section 8.5.1.19 is amended as follows:
— The sentence ‘This type is a candidate type to be considered by the spatial data theme Land cover in Annex II
to Directive 2007/2/EC.’ is deleted.
— The row for the attribute ‘geometry’ in the attribute table is replaced by the following row:
geometry The
geometry
of
the
shore. GM_MultiSurface
(f) In Section 8.5.1.24, the following constraint is added after ‘Constraints of the spatial object type Watercourse’:
‘The shores on either side of a watercourse shall be provided (using the bank property) as two separate Shore
objects.’
(g) In Section 8.5.1.25, the sentence ‘This type is a candidate type to be considered by the spatial data theme Land
cover in Annex II to Directive 2007/2/EC.’ is deleted.
(h) In Section 8.5.4.4, the sentence ‘This type is a candidate type to be considered by the spatial data theme Land
cover in Annex II to Directive 2007/2/EC.’ is deleted.
(i) In Section 8.8, the table is replaced by the following table:
‘Layer Type Layer
Title Spatial
object
type(s)
HY.Network Hydrographic
Network HydroNode,
WatercourseLink
HY.PhysicalWaters.Waterbodies Waterbodies Watercourse,
StandingWater
HY.PhysicalWaters.LandWaterBoundary Land-Water
Boundaries LandWaterBoundary
HY.PhysicalWaters.Catchments Catchments DrainageBasin,
RiverBasin
HY.PhysicalWaters.HydroPointOfInterest Hydro
Points
of
Interest Rapids,
Falls
HY.PhysicalWaters.ManMadeObject Man-made
Objects Crossing,
DamOrWeir,
Embankment, Lock, Ford,
ShorelineConstruction, Sluice
HY. PhysicalWaters.Wetland Wetlands Wetland
HY. PhysicalWaters.Shore Shores Shore’

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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:
— Elevation – Base Types
— Elevation – Grid Coverage
— Elevation – Vector Elements
— Elevation – TIN
Spatial data sets describing the morphology of land elevation shall be made available at least using the spatial
object types included in the package Elevation – Grid Coverage.
Spatial data sets describing the morphology of bathymetry shall be made available at least using the spatial
object types included in either the package Elevation – Grid Coverage or the package Elevation – Vector
Elements.
1.3. Elevation
–
Base
Types
1.3.1. Enumerations
1.3.1.1. Elevation
Property
Type
(ElevationPropertyTypeValue)
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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 DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
domainExtent Extent
of
the
spatiotemporal
domain
of
EX_Extent
the coverage.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
propertyType Attribute
determining
the
elevation
ElevationPropertyType
property represented by the elevation Value
grid coverage.
surfaceType Attribute
indicating
the
type
of
elevation
SurfaceTypeValue
surface that the coverage describes in
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Association roles of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage
Association role Definition Type Voidability
contributingElevationGridCoverage Reference
to
the
elevation
grid ElevationGridCoverage
coverages that compose an
aggregated elevation grid
coverage.
The association has additional
properties as defined in the
association class ElevationGrid
CoverageAggregation.
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
GM_MultiSurface
geographic area of the elevation grid
coverage that contributes to the
aggregated elevation grid coverage.
1.5. Elevation
-
Vector
Elements
1.5.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Elevation – Vector Elements contains the following spatial object types:
— Elevation Vector Object
— Spot Elevation
— Contour Line
— Breakline
— Void Area
— Isolated Area
1.5.1.1. Elevation
Vector
Object
(ElevationVectorObject)
Elevation spatial object forming part of a vector data set, which participates in the description of the elevation
property of a real world surface. It consists of an identity base for all vector objects which can be included as
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This type is abstract.
Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationVectorObject
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
localDepthDatum Identification
of
a
local
vertical
coor ChartDatum
dinate reference system not included in
a registry, which is used to refer depth
measurements.
propertyType Attribute
categorizing
the
elevation
ElevationPropertyType
vector object as a land-elevation or a Value
bathymetry spatial object. It determines
the elevation property represented by the
object.
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
SpotElevationClassValue voidable
the LAS specification of the American
Society for Photogrammetry and
Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
geographicalName
A geographical name that is used to GeographicalName voidable
identify a named land or water body's
floor location in the real world,
which is represented by the spot
elevation spatial object.
geometry Represents
the
geometric
properties
GM_Point
of the spatial object.
propertyValue
Value of the elevation property of the DirectPosition
spatial object referred to a specific
vertical coordinate reference system.
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.
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Attributes of the spatial object type ContourLine
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
contourLineType The
type
of
contour
line
with
regard
ContourLineTypeValue voidable
to the normal contour vertical
interval (if any).
downRight Property
indicating
that
the
contour
Boolean voidable
line spatial object is digitized in a
way that the height of the elevation
surface is lower at the right side of
the line.
geometry Represents
the
geometric
properties
GM_Curve
of the spatial object.
propertyValue
Value of the elevation property of the DirectPosition
spatial object referred to a specific
vertical coordinate reference system.
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
BreakLineTypeValue
natural or man-made real world char
acteristic it represents, or the specific
function it has in calculating a Digital
Elevation Model (DEM).
geometry Represents
the
geometric
properties
GM_Curve
of the spatial object.
manMadeBreak Line
which
represents
an
elevation
Boolean voidable
break due to a man-made construc
tion present on the terrain.
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
GM_Surface
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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
GM_Surface
the spatial object.
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
WaterLevelValue
depth measurements for the chart
datum.
offset Relative
difference
between
the
height
of
Measure
each reference point and the height of
the water level determining the chart
datum.
referencePoint Geographical
position(s)
of:
-
Case
A:
a
GM_Point
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.
scope Geographic
scope
in
which
the
local
EX_Extent
depth datum is practically used.
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
(cor
responding 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
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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
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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 DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
geometries Represents
the
collection
of
geometric
GM_Tin
properties of the elevation TIN spatial
object.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
propertyType Attribute
determining
the
elevation
ElevationPropertyType
property represented by the elevation Value
TIN.
surfaceType Attribute
indicating
the
type
of
elevation
SurfaceTypeValue
surface that the elevation TIN describes
in relation to the Earth's bare surface.
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:
— two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude and longitude) based on a datum specified in 1.2 of
Annex II and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid;
— plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system;
— plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Transverse Mercator coordinate reference system.
The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used.
(2) The domainExtent attribute of every ElevationGridCoverage instance shall be at least populated with a subtype
of the EX_GeographicExtent type.
(3) The elevation property values included within the range set of a single ElevationGridCoverage shall be
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(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
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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;
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2.2. Structure
of
the
Spatial
Data
Theme
Land
Cover
The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Cover are structured in the following packages:
— Land Cover Nomenclature
— Land Cover Vector
— Land Cover Raster
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
Identifier
spatial object.
responsibleParty Party
responsible
for
the
devel RelatedParty
opment and/or maintenance of
the nomenclature.
externalDescription Document
describing
the
nomen DocumentCitation voidable
clature used in this data set.
embeddedDescription An
embedded
encoding
of
the
clas LC_LandCoverClassification
voidable
sification system according to ISO System
19144-2.
nomenclatureCodeList An
http
URI
pointing
to
the
code URI
list attached to the nomenclature
used.
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 (PureLand
CoverComponentValue) 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:
— Land Cover Data Set
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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
Identifier
spatial object.
extent Contains
the
extent
of
the
data
EX_Extent
set.
nomenclatureDocumentation Information
about
the
nomen LandCoverNomenclature
clature used in this data set.
beginLifespanVersion Date
and
time
at
which
this
DateTime voidable
version of the spatial object was
inserted or changed in the spatial
data set.
endLifespanVersion Date
and
time
at
which
this
DateTime voidable
version of the spatial object was
superseded or retired in the
spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
DateTime voidable
phenomenon no longer exists in
the real world.
Association roles of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset
Association role Definition Type Voidability
member A
Land
Cover
Unit
being
part
of
the
LandCoverUnit
data set.
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
Identifier
object.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
geometry
Spatial representation of the Land Cover GM_Object
data.
landCoverObservation Land
cover
information
at
a
specific
time
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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
LandCoverClassValue
land cover unit through a classification
code identifier.
observationDate The
observation
date
associated
of
an
DateTime voidable
observation.
mosaic List
of
classification
values
describing
LandCoverValue voidable
into details a land cover unit, associated
with percentages.
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
LandCoverClassValue
to a land cover class through a classifi
cation code identifier.
coveredPercentage Fraction
of
the
LandCoverUnit
being
Integer voidable
concerned with the classification value.
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
CharacterString
coverage.
inspireId
External object identifier of the Identifier
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
extent
Contains the extent of the data EX_Extent
set.
nomenclatureDocumentation Information about the nomen LandCoverNomenclature
clature used in this coverage.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this DateTime voidable
version of the spatial object was
inserted or changed in the spatial
data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this DateTime voidable
version of the spatial object was
superseded or retired in the
spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
DateTime voidable
phenomenon no longer exists in
the real world.
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 LandCoverGrid
Coverage 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
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3.2. Spatial
object
types
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery:
— Orthoimage Coverage
— Mosaic Element
— Single Mosaic Element
— Aggregated Mosaic Element
3.2.1. Orthoimage
Coverage
(OrthoimageCoverage)
Raster image of the Earth surface that has been geometrically corrected (“orthorectified”) to remove distortion
caused by differences in elevation, sensor tilt and, optionally, by sensor optics.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.
Attributes of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
domainExtent Extent
of
the
spatiotemporal
domain
of
EX_Extent
the coverage.
footprint Geographic
area
enclosing
valid
data
of
GM_MultiSurface voidable
the orthoimage coverage.
interpolationType Mathematical
method
which
shall
be
InterpolationMethod
used to evaluate a continuous Value
coverage, i.e. determine the values of
the coverage at any direct position
within the domain of the coverage.
name Free
text
name
of
the
orthoimage
CharacterString voidable
coverage.
phenomenonTime Description
of
the
observation/ac TM_Period voidable
quisition extent in time of the input
image(s).
beginLifespanVersion Temporal
position
at
which
this
version
TM_Position voidable
of the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion Temporal
position
at
which
this
version
TM_Position voidable
of the spatial object was superseded or
retired from the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage
Association role Definition Type Voidability
contributingOrthoimageCoverage Reference to the orthoimage OrthoimageCoverage
coverages that compose an
aggregated orthoimage coverage.
The association has additional
properties as defined in the
association class OrthoimageAgg
regation.
mosaicElement Spatial
representation
of
the
MosaicElement voidable
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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
Identifier
object.
geometry Geometric
representation
spatially
delin GM_MultiSurface
eating the date and time of acquisition of
the several input images that contribute
to the final mosaic.
phenomenonTime Description
of
the
observation/ac TM_Period
quisition extent in time of the input
image(s).
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).
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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
GM_MultiSurface
the geographic area of an orthoimage
coverage that contributes to the
aggregated orthoimage coverage.
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:
— 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
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(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 Orthoimage
Coverage 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 Orthoimage
Coverage 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 Orthoimage
Coverage 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
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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
anthropogenicGeomorpho Terms describing the type of a AnthropogenicGeomorpholo
logicFeatureType
geomorphologic feature.
gicFeatureTypeValue
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
Identifier
object.
boreholeLength The
distance
along
a
borehole. Quantity voidable
elevation The
vertical
height
above
datum
of
DirectPosition voidable
the borehole collar.
location The
location
of
the
borehole
collar. GM_Point
purpose The
purpose
for
which
the
borehole
BoreholePurposeValue voidable
was drilled.
downholeGeometry The
downhole
geometry
of
the
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Association roles of the spatial object type Borehole
Association role Definition Type Voidability
logElement 1-D
MappedFeature
instances
that
are
MappedInterval voidable
logged (interpreted) intervals within a
borehole.
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
Identifier
object.
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 DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicCollection
Association role Definition Type Voidability
geophObjectSet A
GeophObjectSet
member
of
the
GeophObjectSet voidable
geologic collection.
geophObjectMember A
GeophObjectMember
of
the
geologic
GeophObject voidable
collection.
boreholeMember A
Borehole
member
of
a
geologic
collec Borehole voidable
tion.
mapMember A
MappedFeature
member
of
a
geologic
MappedFeature voidable
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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 EventEnvironmentValue voidable
geologic event takes place.
eventProcess The
process
or
processes
that
EventProcessValue voidable
occurred during the geologic event.
olderNamedAge
Older boundary of the age of the GeochronologicEraValue voidable
geologic event.
youngerNamedAge Younger
boundary
of
the
age
of
the
GeochronologicEraValue voidable
geologic event.
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
Identifier
object.
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
ThematicClass voidable
feature.
geologicHistory An
association
that
relates
one
or
more
GeologicEvent voidable
geologic events to a geologic feature to
describe their age or geologic history.
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)
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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
CompositionPart voidable
unit.
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
MappingFrameValue
feature is projected.
Association roles of the spatial object type MappedFeature
Association role Definition Type Voidability
specification A
description
association
that
links
the
GeologicFeature
mapped feature to a notional geologic
feature.
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
naturalGeomorpholo
The type of the natural geomor NaturalGeomorphologic
gicFeatureType
phologic feature.
FeatureTypeValue
activity The
level
of
activity
of
the
natural
GeomorphologicActivity
voidable
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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
FaultTypeValue
describing the type of shear displacement
structure.
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
LithologyValue
all of the geologic unit.
proportion Quantity
that
specifies
the
fraction
of
QuantityRange voidable
the geologic unit composed of the
material.
role The
relationship
of
the
composition
CompositionPartRoleValue
part to the geologic unit composition
as a whole.
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 ThematicClassification
Value
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
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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 (anthropo A generally circular or elliptical depression
genic)
formed by hypervelocity impact of an experi
mental 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
mech
anically 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,
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Value Name Definition
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-recla
mation 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.
subsidenceAreaAnthro
subsidence area (anthropo An area subject to a process of subsidence
pogenic
genic)
induced by anthropogenic activities, for
example subsurface mining, tunneling, hydro
carbon 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.
explorationExploita
exploration and exploi The discovery and identification of
tionRawMaterial
tation of raw material
mineral resources, including the
assessment of their importance and
the evaluation of their economic
potential.
explorationExploita
exploration and exploi Examination of the subsurface with
tionEnergyResources tation of energy resources regard to the availability of fossil
energy resources and planning the
extraction thereof.
hydrocarbonPro
hydrocarbon production Production
of
petroleum
oil
and/or explorationExploi
duction
gas.
tationRawMaterial
hydrocarbonExplor
hydrocarbon exploration Exploration
in
an
unproved
area
to explorationExploi
ation
test for a new field, a new pay, a tationRawMaterial
deeper reservoir, or a shallower reser
voir.
hydrocarbonAp
hydrocarbon appraisal Assessment
of
characteristics
of
a
explorationExploi
praisal
proven hydrocarbon accumulation.
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Value Name Definition Parent
geothermalEnergy geothermal
energy,
geo Exploration pertaining to the util explorationExploi
thermal heat exchangers
ization of geothermal energy tationRawMaterial
resources and design of geothermal
heat pumps.
heatStorage heat
storage
Well to enable the underground to be geothermalEnergy
used for heat storage.
mineralExploratio
mineral exploration and Well drilled for the purpose of explorationExploi
nExtraction
extraction
locating and/or extracting mineral tationRawMaterial
resources from the subsurface,
usually through the injection and/or
extraction of mineral bearing fluids.
explorationExploita
exploration and exploi Prospecting with regard to the avail explorationExploi
tionNonmetallicMin tation of nonmetallic ability and planning for excavation of tationRawMaterial
eralDeposits
mineral deposits
nonmetallic mineral deposits, mainly
for construction purposes, building
stones, cement and ceramic or glass
industry.
disposal disposal A
well,
often
a
depleted
oil
or
gas
well, into which waste fluids can be
injected for safe disposal.
explorationNatural
exploration of natural Examination of the subsurface's
UndergroundStorage underground storage
ability to store various materials.
space
waterSupply water
supply Water
supply
in
general.
drinkingWater
drinking water supply Well
construction
for
drinking
water. waterSupply
Supply
industrialWater
industrial water supply Well
construction
for
industrial
water
waterSupply
Supply
supply.
aquaculture aquaculture To
supply
water
to
aquaculture
waterSupply
purposes.
irrigation irrigation Well
construction
for
irrigation
waterSupply
purposes.
emergencyWater
emergency water supply Well construction for emergency waterSupply
Supply
water supply.
contingencyWater
contingency water supply Stand-by water supply in case of waterSupply
Supply
water deficiency.
geophysicalSurvey geophysical
survey Examination
of
the
subsurface's
geophysical properties.
shotHole shot
hole In
connection
with
seismic
surveys
geophysicalSurvey
explosives are loaded into shot holes.
flowingShot flowing
shot A
flowing
shot
hole
is
a
drilled
hole
shotHole
for seismic purposes that has entered
an underground water source that has
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hydrogeological
hydrogeological survey, Examination of groundwater flow,
Survey
water management
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,
con Geotechnical investigations
struction site characteriz performed to obtain information on
ation
the physical and mechanical prop
erties 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,
Examination of chemical properties
analyses
of the rock formation and /or the
porosity fluids.
pedologicalSurvey pedological
survey Investigation
to
characterize
types
of
soils.
environmentalMoni
environmental moni Groundwater chemistry and ground
toring
toring
water level is monitored.
pollutionMonitoring pollution
monitoring Monitoring
of
known
pollution
sites. environmental
Monitoring
waterQualityMoni
water quality monitoring Monitoring to assess the nature and environmental
toring
distribution of pollutants and conta Monitoring
minants 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 conta
minant movement.
groundwaterLevel
groundwater level moni Construction of a gauge for recording environmental
Monitoring
toring
groundwater level changes.
Monitoring
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
dewatering
prevent the groundwater table to
reach polluted sites.
remediation remediation Remediation
in
general.
The
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thermalCleaning sparging, thermal
A kind of remediation. In situ remediation
cleaning
cleaning of soil using heat, steam.
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
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facies facies Represents
a
particular
body
of
rock
that
partOf
is a lateral variant of a lithostratigraphic
unit, or a variant of a lithodemic unit.
inclusion inclusion Geologic
unit
constituent
is
present
as
partOf
masses with generally sharp boundaries
enclosed within a matrix of some other
material.
lithosome lithosome
A kind of rock body that has multiple partOf
occurrences in a single geologic unit. A
mass of rock of uniform character, char
acterized by geometry, composition, and
internal structure.
stratigraphicPart stratigraphic
part
A geologic unit part that occupies a partOf
particular stratigraphic position within a
geologic unit.
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
atmos
phere.
tectonicallyDefinedSetting tectonically
defined
Setting defined by relationships to tectonic plates on
setting
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
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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 lithifi
cation, exclusive of weathering and metamor
phism.
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
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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
fault
each other substantially in the direction
perpendicular to the fault.
highAngleFault high
angle
fault Fault
that
dips
at
least
45
degrees
over
more
fault
than half of its recognized extent, for which
slip or separation is not explicitly specified.
lowAngleFault
low angle fault Fault
that
dips
less
than
45
degrees
over
fault
more than half of the recognized extent of
the fault.
obliqueSlipFault oblique
slip
fault Fault
with
slip
vector
that
has
ratio
of
strike-
fault
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.
reverseFault reverse
fault Fault
with
dip-parallel
displacement
fault
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.
scissorFault scissor
fault A
fault
on
which
there
is
increasing
offset
or
fault
separation along the strike from an initial
point of no offset, with the opposite sense
of offset in the opposite direction.
strikeSlipFault strike
slip
fault Fault
with
strike-parallel
displacement
fault
component of slip vector more than 10
times the dip-parallel component of the slip
vector at at least one location along the
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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
strati
graphically 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 Inter
national 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
geologicUnit
surfaces. Not necessarily stratified.
alterationUnit alteration
unit Geologic
unit
defined
by
alteration
geologicUnit
process.
biostratigraphicUnit biostratigraphic
unit Geologic
unit
defined
based
on
fossil
geologicUnit
content.
chronostratigraphicUnit chronostratigraphic Geologic unit that includes all rocks geologicUnit
unit
formed during a specific interval of
geologic time

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Value Name Definition Parent
geophysicalUnit geophysical
unit Geologic
unit
defined
by
its
geologicUnit
geophysical characteristics.
magnetostratigraphicUnit magnetostratigraphic Geologic unit defined by magnetic geophysica
unit
characteristics.
lUnit
lithogeneticUnit lithogenetic
unit Geologic
unit
defined
by
genesis.
The
geologicUnit
genesis is manifested by material prop
erties, but the material is not the
defining property.
artificialGround artificial
ground Geologic
unit
defined
by
genesis
lithogeneti
involving direct human action to cUnit
deposit or modify material.
excavationUnit excavation
unit Geologic
unit
defined
by
human-made
lithogeneti
genesis involving excavation.
cUnit
massMovementUnit mass
movement
unit Geologic
unit
produced
by
gravity
lithogeneti
driven, down-slope displacement of cUnit
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.
lithologicUnit lithologic
unit Geologic
unit
defined
by
lithology
geologicUnit
independent of relationships to other
units.
lithostratigraphicUnit lithostratigraphic
unit Geologic
unit
defined
on
the
basis
of
geologicUnit
observable and distinctive lithologic
properties or combination of lithologic
properties and stratigraphic relation
ships.
lithodemicUnit lithodemic
unit Lithostratigraphic
unit
that
lacks
strat lithostrati
ification
graphicUnit
lithotectonicUnit lithotectonic
unit Geologic
unit
defined
on
basis
of
geologicUnit
structural or deformation features,
mutual relations, origin or historical
evolution. Contained material may be
igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
deformationUnit deformation
unit Lithotectonic
unit
defined
by
lithotectoni
deformation style or characteristic cUnit
geologic structure observable in
outcrop.
pedostratigraphicUnit pedostratigraphic
unit Geologic
unit
that
represents
a
single
geologicUnit
pedologic horizon in a sequence of
strata (consolidated or non-consoli
dated).
polarityChronostrati
polarity chronostrati Geologic unit defined by primary geologicUnit
graphicUnit
graphic unit
magnetic-polarity record imposed
when the rock was deposited or
crystallized during a specific interval
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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
geomor
phologic 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
aggre
gation of particles of earth material,
possibly including other Compound
Materials.
anthropogenicMaterial anthropogenic
Material known to have artificial compoundMa
material
(human-related) origin; insufficient terial
information to classify in more detail.
anthropogenicConsoli
anthropogenic
Consolidated material known to have anthropogenic
datedMaterial
consolidated
artificial (human-related) origin.
Material
material
anthropogenicUncon
anthropogenic
Unconsolidated material known to have anthropogenic
solidatedMaterial
unconsolidated
artificial (human-related) origin.
Material
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Value Name Definition Parent
breccia breccia Coarse-grained
material
composed
of
compoundMa
angular broken rock fragments; the terial
fragments typically have sharp edges
and unworn corners.
compositeGenesisMa
composite genesis Material of unspecified consolidation compoundMa
terial
material
state formed by geological modification terial
of pre-existing materials outside the
realm of igneous and sedimentary
processes.
compositeGenesisRock composite genesis Rock formed by geological modification compositeGen
rock
of pre-existing rocks outside the realm of esisMaterial
igneous and sedimentary processes.
faultRelatedMaterial fault-related
material Material formed as a result of brittle compositeGen
faulting, composed of greater than 10 esisMaterial
percent matrix; matrix is fine-grained
material caused by tectonic grainsize
reduction.
impactGeneratedMa
impact generated
Material that contains features indicative compositeGen
terial
material
of shock metamorphism, such as micro esisMaterial
scopic planar deformation features
within grains or shatter cones, inter
preted to be the result of extraterrestrial
bolide impact. Includes breccias and melt
rocks.
materialFormedInSurfi
material formed in Material that is the product of compositeGen
cialEnvironment
surficial environme weathering processes operating on pre- esisMaterial
nt
existing rocks or deposits, analogous to
hydrothermal or metasomatic rocks, but
formed at ambient Earth surface
temperature and pressure.
rock rock Consolidated
aggregate
of
one
or
more
compoundMa
earth materials, or a body of undiffer terial
entiated mineral matter, or of solid
organic material.
aphanite aphanite Rock
that
is
too
fine
grained
to
rock
categorize in more detail.
sedimentaryRock sedimentary
rock Rock
formed
by
accumulation
and
rock
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.
tuffite tuffite
Rock consists of more than 50 percent rock
particles of indeterminate pyroclastic or
epiclastic origin and less than 75 percent
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Value Name Definition Parent
sedimentaryMaterial sedimentary
material Material formed by accumulation of compoundMa
solid fragmental material deposited by terial
air, water or ice, or material that
accumulated by other natural agents
such as chemical precipitation from
solution or secretion by organisms.
carbonateSedimentary
carbonate sedimen Sedimentary material in which at least sedimentaryMa
Material
tary material
50 percent of the primary and/or terial
recrystallized constituents are composed
of one (or more) of the carbonate
minerals calcite, aragonite and
dolomite, in particles of intrabasinal
origin.
chemicalSedimentary
chemical sedi Sedimentary material that consists of at sedimentaryMa
Material
mentary material
least 50 percent material produced by terial
inorganic chemical processes within the
basin of deposition. Includes inorganic
siliceous, carbonate, evaporite, iron-rich,
and phosphatic sediment classes.
clasticSedimentaryMa
clastic sedimentary Sedimentary material of unspecified sedimentaryMa
terial
material
consolidation state in which at least 50 terial
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.
nonClasticSiliceousSedi non-clastic siliceous Sedimentary material that consists of at sedimentaryMa
mentaryMaterial
sedimentary material least 50 percent silicate mineral material, terial
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.
organicRichSedimen
organic rich sedi Sedimentary material in which 50 sedimentaryMa
taryMaterial
mentary material
percent or more of the primary sedi terial
mentary material is organic carbon.
igneousMaterial igneous
material Earth
material
formed
as
a
result
of
compoundMa
igneous processes, e.g. intrusion and terial
cooling of magma in the crust, volcanic
eruption.
fragmentalIgneousMa
fragmental igneous Igneous material of unspecified consoli igneousMaterial
terial
material
dation state in which greater than 75
percent of the rock consists of
fragments produced as a result of
igneous rock-forming process.
acidicIgneousMaterial acidic igneous
Igneous material with more than 63 igneousMaterial
material
percent SiO 2 .
basicIgneousMaterial basic igneous
Igneous material with between 45 and igneousMaterial
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Value Name Definition Parent
igneousRock igneous
rock Rock
formed
as
a
result
of
igneous
igneousMaterial
processes, for example intrusion and
cooling of magma in the crust, or
volcanic eruption.
intermediateComposi
intermediate com Igneous material with between 52 and igneousMaterial
tionIgneousMaterial
position igneous
63 percent SiO 2 .
material
unconsolidatedMaterial unconsolidated
CompoundMaterial composed of an compoundMa
material
aggregation of particles that do not terial
adhere to each other strongly enough
that the aggregate can be considered a
solid in its own right.
naturalUnconsolidated
natural unconsolida Unconsolidated material known to have unconsolidated
Material
ted material
natural, i.e. not human-made, origin.
Material
sediment sediment Unconsolidated
material
consisting
of
an
naturalUnconsoli
aggregation of particles transported or datedMaterial
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.
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
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Values for the code list NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue
Value Name Definition
naturalGeomorphologic
natural geomorphologic A geomorphologic feature produced by the natural
Feature
feature
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
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Value Name Definition
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 predomi
nantly 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
char
acterized by very long, complex back slopes with
comparatively high slope gradients and composed of
highly-diverse colluvial sediment mantles, rock
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Value Name Definition
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
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to
features
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, glacio
fluvial), 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 atmos
phere.
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
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to
features
slope environments; geomorphologic landscapes and
landforms developed under the action of the gravi
tational force.
nivalPeriglacialPermafrost nival, periglacial and Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to
permafrost features
snow, non-glacial, cold climate environments; geomor
phologic landscapes and landforms occurring in the
vicinity of glaciers and ice sheets; geomorphologic land
scapes and landforms related to ground, soil, or rock
that remains at or below 0° C for at least two years.
glacial glacial,
glaciofluvial,
gla Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to to
ciolacustrine and glacio glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine
marine features
environments.
eolian eolian
features Geomorphologic
landscapes
and
landforms
related
to
wind-dominated environments.
marineLittoralCoastal
marine, littoral and Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to
Wetland
coastal wetlands fea wave or tidal dynamics developed in marine, shallow
tures
marine, near-shore and littoral zone environments,
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Value Name Definition
karstChemicalWeathering karst and chemical Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominated
weathering features
by mineral dissolution, and commonly, subsurface
drainage.
alluvialFluvial alluvial
and
fluvial
Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominantly
features
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:
— Campaign
— Geophysical Measurement
— Geophysical Object
— Geophysical Object Set
— Geophysical Profile
— Geophysical Station
— Geophysical Swath
4.3.1.1. Campaign
(Campaign)
Geophysical activity extending over a limited time range and limited area for producing similar geophysical
measurements, processing results or models.
This type is a sub-type of GeophObjectSet.
Attributes of the spatial object type Campaign
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
campaignType Type
of
activity
to
produce
data. CampaignTypeValue
surveyType Type
of
geophysical
survey. SurveyTypeValue
client Party
for
which
data
was
created. RelatedParty voidable
contractor Party
by
which
data
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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
Identifier
object.
citation Citation
of
geophysical
documentation. DocumentCitation
projectedGeometry 2D
projection
of
the
feature
to
the
GM_Object
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.
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,
Identifier voidable
typically a campaign or project.
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
Identifier voidable
was created from the measurement.
platformType Platform
from
which
the
measurement
PlatformTypeValue
was carried out.
relatedNetwork Name
of
a
national
or
international
NetworkNameValue voidable
observation network to which the
facility belongs, or to which measured
data is reported.
4.3.1.4. Geophysical
Object
Set
(GeophObjectSet)
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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
Identifier
object.
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
GM_Object
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.
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
StationRankValue voidable
hierarchical system. Rank is proportional
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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
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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 elec
trodes. 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
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Value Name Definition
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
seis
mological 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 Campaign of airborne geophysical measurements.
survey
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
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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:
— Active Well
— Aquiclude
— Aquifer
— Aquifer System
— Aquitard
— Groundwater Body
— Hydrogeological Object
— Man-made Hydrogeological Object
— Natural Hydrogeological Object
— Hydrogeological Unit
4.4.1.1. Active
Well
(ActiveWell)
A well influencing the groundwater resources of the aquifer.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObjectManMade.
Attributes of the spatial object type ActiveWell
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
activityType
The type of activity carried out by the ActiveWellTypeValue
well.
Association roles of the spatial object type ActiveWell
Association role Definition Type Voidability
groundWaterBody The
GroundWaterBody
from
which
GroundWaterBody voidable
the ActiveWell extracts groundwater
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Association role Definition Type Voidability
environmentalMonitor
The related EnvironmentalMonitor EnvironmentalMonitoring
voidable
ingFacility
ingFacility.
Facility
borehole The
Borehole
upon
which
the
Borehole voidable
ActiveWell is based.
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
AquiferMediaTypeValue
which the groundwater flow occurs.
isExploited Indicates
if
groundwater
from
aquifer
is
Boolean voidable
exploited by wells or intakes.
isMainInSystem Indicates
if
aquifer
is
the
main
useful
Boolean voidable
aquifer in the aquifer system.
vulnerabilityToPollution An index value or interval of values QuantityValue voidable
determining the potential degree of
aquifer risk arising from the geological
structure, hydrogeological conditions
and the existence of real or potential
source of contamination.
permeabilityCoefficient The
volume
of
an
incompressible
fluid QuantityValue voidable
that will flow in unit time through a
unit cube of a porous substance across
which a unit pressure difference is main
tained.
storativityCoefficient The
ability
of
an
aquifer
to
store
water. QuantityValue voidable
hydroGeochemical
The rock type with respect to the soluble HydroGeochemical
voidable
RockType
rock components and their hydrogeo RockTypeValue
chemical influence on groundwater.
Association roles of the spatial object type Aquifer
Association role Definition Type Voidability
aquitard The
Aquitard(s)
that
separates
the
Aquitard voidable
Aquifer.
hydrogeologicalObject The
HydrogeologicalObject(s)
related
to
HydrogeologicalObject voidable
the aquifer.
aquiferSystem The
specific
AquiferSystem
where
the
AquiferSystem voidable
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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
Boolean voidable
more than one layer.
Association roles of the spatial object type AquiferSystem
Association role Definition Type Voidability
aquitard The
Aquitard(s)
contained
within
the
Aquitard voidable
AquiferSystem.
aquiclude An
Aquiclude
enclosing
the
Aquifer Aquiclude voidable
System.
aquifer The
Aquifer(s)
contained
in
the
Aquifer Aquifer voidable
System.
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
approximatePermeabil
The volume of an incompressible fluid QuantityValue voidable
ityCoefficient
that will flow in unit time through a
unit cube of a porous substance across
which a unit pressure difference is main
tained.
approximateStorativity
The ability of an aquifer to store water. QuantityValue voidable
Coefficient
Association roles of the spatial object type Aquitard
Association role Definition Type Voidability
aquiferSystem The
AquiferSystem
of
which
the
AquiferSystem voidable
Aquitard is a part.
aquifer The
Aquifers
separated
by
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Aquitard. Aquifer voidable

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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
Identifier
object.
approximateHorizont
The geometry defining the boundary of GM_Surface voidable
alExtend
the GroundWaterBody.
conditionOfGround
The approximate degree of change to ConditionOfGround
WaterBody
groundwater as a result of human waterValue
activity.
mineralization One
of
the
main
chemical
characteristics
WaterSalinityValue voidable
of water. A value is a sum of all water
chemical concentration components.
piezometricState Specifies
the
piezometric
state
of
the
PiezometricState voidable
GroundwaterBody water table.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type GroundWaterBody
Association role Definition Type Voidability
activeWell
The ActiveWell which changes the state ActiveWell voidable
of the GroundwaterBody through the
extraction of groundwater resources.
aquiferSystem The
AquiferSystem
which
includes
the
AquiferSystem voidable
GroundWaterBody.
hydrogeologicalObject
A HydrogeologicalObjectNatural inter HydrogeologicalObject
voidable
Natural
acting with the GroundwaterBody.
Natural
observationWell The
observation
wells
which
monitor
the
EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
GroundWaterBody
ingFacility
4.4.1.7. Hydrogeological
Object
(HydrogeologicalObject)
An abstract class for man-made facilities or natural features that have an interaction with the hydrogeological
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
geometry The
geometry
defining
the
spatial
GM_Primitive
location of the HydrogeologicalObject.
name The
name
or
code
of
the
Hydrogeologi PT_FreeText voidable
calObject.
description The
description
of
the
Hydrogeological PT_FreeText voidable
Object.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObject
Association role Definition Type Voidability
aquifer The
Aquifer
within
which
the
Hydrogeo Aquifer voidable
logicalObject occurs.
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
hydrogeo DateTime voidable
logical object was/will be legally estab
lished.
validTo
Date and time at which the hydrogeo DateTime voidable
logical object legally ceased/will cease
to be used.
statusCode A
code
defining
the
formal
status
of
a
StatusCodeTypeValue voidable
man-made hydrogeological object.
4.4.1.9. Natural
Hydrogeological
Object
(HydrogeologicalObjectNatural)
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Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectNatural
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
naturalObjectType The
type
of
natural
hydrogeological
NaturalObjectType
object.
Value
waterPersistence
The degree of persistence of water flow. WaterPersistenceValue voidable
approximateQuanti
An approximate value defining the water QuantityValue voidable
tyOfFlow
yield in a natural hydrogeological object.
Association roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectNatural
Association role Definition Type Voidability
groundWaterBody The
GroundWateBody
with
which
the
GroundWaterBody voidable
natural hydrogeological object interacts.
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
Hydrogeologica PT_FreeText voidable
lUnit.
approximateDepth The
approximate
depth
of
the
Hydrogeo QuantityValue voidable
logicalUnit occurrence.
approximateThickness The
approximate
thickness
of
the
Hydro QuantityValue voidable
geologicalUnit.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalUnit
Association role Definition Type Voidability
geologicStructure Relates
one
or
many
HydrogeologicalU GeologicStructure voidable
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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
RectifiedGridCoverage
grid.
surfaceReference
Surface whose domain consists of a ReferenceableGrid
ableGrid
referenceable grid.
Coverage
surfacePointCollection Hydrogeological
surface
represented
by
PointObservationCol
collection of observations in points.
lection
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
DateTime
observation.
piezometricSurface A
surface
that
represents
the
level
to
HydrogeologicalSurface
which water will rise in tightly cased
wells.
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
repre Quantity
sentation and a unit of measure used
to store value of a continuous quantity.
quantityInterval Decimal
pair
for
specifying
a
quantity
QuantityRange
range with a unit of measure.
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
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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 contami
nation 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
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Value Name Definition
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
imper
meable 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
imper
meable 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
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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
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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
avail
able.
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
precipi
tation.
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
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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 concen
tration 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:
Example: Shrinking and (themeClassification: ThematicClassificationValue)
GE.ShrinkingAndSwelling
swelling clays
Clays
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
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Layer Name Layer
Title Spatial
object
type
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:
Example: Ground Gravity
GE.groundGravitySurvey
Surveys
GE. <CodeListValue> ( 5 ) <human
readable
name> Campaign
(surveyType:
SurveyTypeValue)
Example:
Example:
GE.groundMagneticSurvey
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).’

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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
Identifier
object.
thematicId Descriptive
unique
object
identifier
ThematicIdentifier
applied to spatial objects in a defined
information theme.
country The
code
of
the
country
the
object
CountryCode
belongs to.
geographicalName Possible
geographical
names
of
the
GeographicalName
object.
validityPeriod The
period
when
the
statistical
unit
is
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
referencePeriod The
period
when
the
data
is
supposed
TM_Period
to give a picture of the territorial
division in statistical units.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit
Association role Definition Type Voidability
geometry Geometrical
representations
of
the
VectorStatisticalUnit
vector statistical unit.
Geometry
evolutions All
the
evolutions
the
statistical
unit
Evolution voidable
has encountered.
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
AdministrativeUnit voidable
area statistical unit.
lowers The
area
statistical
units
of
the
next
AreaStatisticalUnit voidable
lower level.
uppers The
area
statistical
units
of
the
next
AreaStatisticalUnit voidable
upper level.
successors Successors
of
the
area
statistical
unit. AreaStatisticalUnit voidable
predecessors Predecessors
of
the
area
statistical
unit. AreaStatisticalUnit voidable
tesselation The
tesselation
composed
of
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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
Identifier
object.
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
tessel StatisticalTessellation voidable
lation.
upper The
immediately
upper
statistical
tessel StatisticalTessellation voidable
lation.
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.
Area voidable
This attribute has to be populated only
if the type is “change”.
populationVariation The
population
variation
during
the
Integer voidable
evolution. This attribute has to be
populated only if the type is “change”.
Association roles of the spatial object type Evolution
Association role Definition Type Voidability
finalUnitVersions All
the
final
unit
versions
concerned
by
VectorStatisticalUnit voidable
the evolution.
units All
the
units
concerned
by
the
evol VectorStatisticalUnit voidable
ution.
initialUnitVersions All
the
initial
unit
versions
concerned
VectorStatisticalUnit voidable
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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
Integer
geometry is supposed to be suitable for
(expressed as the inverse of an
indicative scale).
leastDetailedScale The
least
detailed
scale
the
generalised
Integer
geometry is supposed to be suitable for
(expressed as the inverse of an
indicative scale).
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
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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
DirectPosition voidable
geographical position.
gridPosition The
grid
cell
position
within
the
grid
GridPosition voidable
based on the grid coordinates.
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
StatisticalGridCell voidable
cells.
upper The
immediately
upper
statistical
grid
StatisticalGridCell voidable
cell.
grid The
grid
made
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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
Identifier
object.
EPSGCode The
EPSG
code
to
identify
the
grid
Integer
Coordinate Referencing System.
resolution The
grid
resolution. StatisticalGridResol
ution
origin The
position
of
the
origin
point
of
the
DirectPosition
grid in the specified coordinate
reference system (if defined).
width The
grid
width,
in
cell
number
(if
Integer
defined).
height The
grid
height,
in
cell
number
(if
Integer
defined).
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
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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
hori Integer
zontal axis, starting from the left side,
toward the right, from 0 to the grid
width -1.
y The
position
of
the
cell
on
the
vertical
Integer
axis, starting from the bottom toward
the top, from 0 to the grid height -1.
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:
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(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
Identifier
object.
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
Elevation voidable
property consisting of an absolute
measure referenced to a well-defined
surface which is commonly taken as
origin (geod, water level, etc.).
externalReference Reference
to
an
external
information
ExternalReference voidable
system containing any piece of
information related to the spatial
object.
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
conditionOfCon
Status of construction. ConditionOfConstruc
voidable
struction
tionValue
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
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
BuildingNatureValue voidable
makes it generally of interest for
mappings applications. The char
acteristic may be related to the
physical aspect and/or to the function
of the building.
currentUse Activity
hosted
within
the
building.
CurrentUse voidable
This attribute addresses mainly the
buildings hosting human activities.
numberOfDwellings Number
of
dwellings. Integer voidable
numberOfBuildingUnits Number of building units in the Integer voidable
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.
numberOfFloorsAbove
Number of floors above ground. Integer voidable
Ground
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.
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Association roles of the spatial object type Building
Association role Definition Type Voidability
parts The
building
parts
the
building
is
BuildingPart voidable
composed of.
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,
Integer
devoted to this current use.
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 DateTime voidable
event, between its beginning and its
end.
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)
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Attributes of the type Elevation
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
elevationReference Element
where
the
elevation
was
ElevationReferenc
measured.
eValue
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
URI
external information system.
informationSys
The name of the external information PT_FreeText
temName
system.
reference Thematic
identifier
of
the
spatial
object
CharacterString
or of any piece of information related
to the spatial object.
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
horizontalGeometryEsti The estimated absolute positional Length voidable
matedAccuracy
accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of
the building geometry, in the INSPIRE
official Coordinate Reference System.
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positional uncertainties for a set of
positions where the positional uncer
tainties are defined as the distance
between a measured position and
what is considered as the
corresponding true position.
horizontalGeometryRef Element of the building that was HorizontalGeometry
erence
captured by (X,Y) coordinates.
ReferenceValue
referenceGeometry The
geometry
to
be
taken
into
account
Boolean
by view services, for portrayal.
verticalGeometryEsti
The estimated absolute positional Length voidable
matedAccuracy
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 posi
tional uncertainties for a set of
positions where the positional uncer
tainties are defined as the distance
between a measured position and
what is considered as the
corresponding true position.
verticalGeometryRef
Element of the building that was ElevationReferenc
erence
captured by vertical coordinates.
eValue
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
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Value Name Definition
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
trans
parent 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
elec
trical power from wind.
2.3.3.2. Condition
Of
Construction
(ConditionOfConstructionValue)
Values indicating the condition of a construction.
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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) residential
hosts only one dwelling.
collectiveResidence collective
residence The
building
(or
building
component)
residential
hosts more than one dwelling.
twoDwellings two
dwellings The
building
(or
building
component)
collectiveResi
hosts two dwellings.
dence
moreThanTwoDwelling more
than
two
The building (or building component) collectiveResi
dwellings
hosts at least 3 dwellings.
dence
residenceForCommun
residence for
The building (or building component) residential
ities
communities
hosts a residence for communities.
agriculture agriculture The
building
(or
building
component)
is used for agricultural activities.
industrial industrial The
building
(or
building
component)
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Value Name Definition Parent
value
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)
commer
hosts offices.
ceAndServices
trade trade The
building
(or
building
component)
commer
hosts trade activities.
ceAndServices
publicServices public
services The
building
(or
building
component)
commer
hosts public services. Public services are ceAndServices
tertiary services provided for the
benefit of the citizens.
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 construc
tion.
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
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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 construc
tion.
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
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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
repre
sented by a point located within the
building.
pointInsideCadastralParcel point
inside
cadastral
parcel The building horizontal geometry is repre
sented 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
BuildingGeometry2D
of the building.
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”.
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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
BuildingGeometry2D
of the building part.
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
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the metry3DLoD1
generalized representation of the outer
boundary by vertical lateral surfaces
and horizontal base polygons.
geometry3DLoD2 3D
geometric
representation
at
level
of
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the metry3DLoD2
generalized representation of the outer
boundary by vertical lateral surfaces
and a prototypical roof shape or
cover (from a defined list of roof
shapes)
geometry3DLoD3 3D
geometric
representation
at
level
of
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the metry3DLoD
detailed representation of the outer
boundary (including protrusions,
facade elements and window recesses)
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geometry3DLoD4 3D
geometric
representation
at
level
of
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the metry3DLoD
detailed representation of the outer
boundary (including protrusions,
facade elements, and window recesses)
as well as of the roof shape (including
dormers, chimneys).
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
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the metry3DLoD1
generalized representation of the outer
boundary by vertical lateral surfaces
and horizontal base polygons.
geometry3DLoD2 3D
geometric
representation
at
level
of
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the metry3DLoD2
generalized representation of the outer
boundary by vertical lateral surfaces
and a prototypical roof shape or
cover (from a defined list of roof
shapes).
geometry3DLoD3 3D
geometric
representation
at
level
of
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the metry3DLoD
detailed representation of the outer
boundary (including protrusions,
facade elements and window recesses)
as well as of the roof shape (including
dormers, chimneys).
geometry3DLoD4 3D
geometric
representation
at
level
of
BuildingGeo
—
detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the metry3DLoD
detailed representation of the outer
boundary (including protrusions,
facade elements, and window recesses)
as well as of the roof shape (including
dormers, chimneys).
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)
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Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometryMultiSurface Representation
of
the
outer
boundary
GM_MultiSurface
by a MultiSurface, which may - in
contrast to a solid representation -
not be topologically clean. In
particular, the ground surface may be
missing.
geometrySolid Representation
of
the
outer
boundary
GM_Solid
by a solid.
terrainIntersection Line
or
multi-line
where
the
spatial
GM_MultiCurve voidable
object (Building, BuildingPart,.)
touches the terrain representation.
horizontalGeometryEsti The estimated absolute positional Length voidable
matedAccuracy
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 posi
tional uncertainties for a set of
positions where the positional uncer
tainties are defined as the distance
between a measured position and
what is considered as the
corresponding true position.
verticalGeometryEsti
The estimated absolute positional Length voidable
matedAccuracy
accuracy of the Z-coordinate of the
geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coor
dinate Reference System. Absolute
positional accuracy is defined as the
mean value of the positional uncer
tainties 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.
verticalGeometryRefer
Height level to which the lower height ElevationReferenc
ence3DBottom
of the model (Z-value of the lower eValue
horizontal polygon) refers to.
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 represen
tation.
This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.
Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
horizontalGeometryRef Element captured by the (X,Y) coor HorizontalGeometry
erence
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
verticalGeometryRefer
Height level to which the upper height ElevationReferenc
ence3DTop
of the model (Z-value of the upper eValue
horizontal polygon) refers to.
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 represen
tation.
This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.
Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
horizontalGeometryRef Element captured by the coordinates HorizontalGeometry
erence
(X,Y) of the LoD2 MultiSurface or ReferenceValue
Solid geometry.
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:
— Derived Soil Profile
— Observed Soil Profile
— Profile Element
— Soil Body
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— Soil Layer
— Soil Plot
— Soil Profile
— Soil Site
— Soil Theme Coverage
— Soil Theme Descriptive Coverage
3.1.1. Derived
Soil
Profile
(DerivedSoilProfile)
A non-point-located soil profile that serves as a reference profile for a specific soil type in a certain
geographical area.
This type is a sub-type of SoilProfile.
Association roles of the spatial object type DerivedSoilProfile
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isDerivedFrom Link
to
one
or
more
observed
soil
ObservedSoilProfile voidable
profiles from which this profile has
been derived.
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
SoilPlot
the 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
Identifier
object.
particleSizeFraction
Mineral part of the soil, fractioned on ParticleSizeFractionType voidable
the basis of size (diameter), limits of
the particles. It indicates how much
of the mineral soil material is
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profileElementDep
Upper and lower depth of the profile RangeType
thRange
element (layer or horizon) measured
from the surface (0 cm) of a soil
profile (in cm).
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type ProfileElement
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isPartOf Link
to
the
soil
profile
which
the
SoilProfile
profile element constitutes.
profileElementObserv
Observation of a soil property for char OM_Observation voidable
ation
acterizing the profile element (layer or
horizon).
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 ProfileEle
mentParameterNameValue 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
Identifier
object.
geometry The
geometry
defining
the
boundary
of
GM_MultiSurface
the Soil Body.
soilBodyLabel Label
to
identify
the
soil
body
CharacterString voidable
according to the specified reference
framework (metadata).
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.

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Association roles of the spatial object type SoilBody
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isDescribedBy Link
to
a
derived
soil
profile
that
char DerivedSoilProfile voidable
acterizes the soil body, possibly in
combination with other derived soil
profiles.
The association has additional prop
erties as defined in the association
class DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody.
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
GM_Object
object.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
Association roles of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isBasedOnSoilDerived
Link to a soil derived object on whose SoilDerivedObject voidable
Object
properties the derived value is based.
isBasedOnObservedSoil Link to an observed soil profile on ObservedSoilProfile voidable
Profile
whose properties the derived value is
based.
isBasedOnSoilBody Link
to
a
soil
body
on
whose
prop SoilBody voidable
erties the derived value is based.
soilDerivedObjectOb
Observation of a soil property for char OM_Observation voidable
servation
acterizing the soil derived object.
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).
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Attributes of the spatial object type SoilHorizon
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
FAOHorizonNotation Designation
of
the
soil
horizon. FAOHorizonNota
voidable
tionType
otherHorizonNotation Designation
of
the
soil
horizon
OtherHorizonNota
voidable
according to a specific classification tionType
system.
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
LayerTypeValue
concept that fits its kind.
layerRockType
Type of the material in which the layer LithologyValue voidable
developed.
layerGenesisProcess Last
non-pedogenic
process
(geologic
EventProcessValue voidable
or anthropogenic) that coined the
material composition and internal
structure of the layer.
layerGenesisEn
Setting in which the last non- EventEnvironmentValue voidable
vironment
pedogenic process (geologic or anthro
pogenic) that coined the material
composition and internal structure of
the layer took place.
layerGenesisProcessState Indication whether the process LayerGenesisProcess
voidable
specified in layerGenesisProcess is on- StateValue
going or ceased in the past.
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
Identifier
object.
soilPlotLocation A
reference
to
a
location
on
the
earth;
Location
it can be a point location identified by
coordinates or a description of the
location using text or an identifier.
soilPlotType Gives
information
on
what
kind
of
plot
SoilPlotTypeValue
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type SoilPlot
Association role Definition Type Voidability
locatedOn
Link to the soil site on which the soil SoilSite voidable
plot is located or to which the soil plot
is belonging.
observedProfile Link
to
the
observed
soil
profile
for
ObservedSoilProfile voidable
which the soil plot provides location
information.
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
Identifier
object.
WRBSoilName Identification
of
the
soil
profile. WRBSoilNameType voidable
otherSoilName Identification
of
the
soil
profile
OtherSoilNameType voidable
according to a specific classification
scheme.
localIdentifier
Unique identifier of the soil profile CharacterString voidable
given by the data provider of the data
set.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
no longer exists in the real world.
Association roles of the spatial object type SoilProfile
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isDescribedBy The
profile
elements
(layers
and/or
ProfileElement voidable
horizons) constituting the soil profile.
soilProfileObservation Observation
of
a
soil
property
for
char OM_Observation voidable
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Constraints of the spatial object type SoilProfile
To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil profile observations of a SoilProfile object, that same Soil
Profile object shall be used.
The observedProperty of the soil profile observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilProfile
ParameterNameValue code list.
The result of the soil profile observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; Char
acterString.
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
Identifier
object.
geometry The
geometry
defining
the
soil
site. GM_Object
soilInvestigationPurpose Indication why a survey was SoilInvestigationPurpos
conducted.
eValue
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
no longer exists in the real world.
Association roles of the spatial object type SoilSite
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isObservedOnLocation Link
to
a
location(s)
where
the
soil
site
SoilPlot voidable
has been investigated.
soilSiteObservation Observation
of
a
soil
property
for
char OM_Observation voidable
acterizing the soil site.
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 SoilSiteParame
terNameValue code list.
The result of the soil site observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; Character
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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 DateTime
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
domainExtent The
attribute
domainExtent
shall
EX_Extent
contain the extent of the spatiot
emporal domain of the coverage.
Extents may be specified in both
space and time.
validTimeFrom The
ValidTime
specifies
the
time
Date voidable
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.
validTimeTo The
ValidTime
specifies
the
time
Date voidable
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.
soilThemeParameter A
soil-related
property
(soil
theme)
that
SoilThemeParame
is represented by this coverage.
terType
Association roles of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isDescribedBy This
association
allows
for
a
certain
SoilThemeDescriptive
voidable
SoilThemeCoverage to have a related Coverage
Coverage which does not have a
meaning without the base coverage.
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
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Attributes of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
domainExtent The
attribute
domainExtent
shall
EX_Extent
contain the extent of the spatiot
emporal domain of the coverage.
Extents may be specified in both
space and time.
soilThemeDescriptive
A descriptive property for the soil- SoilThemeDescriptive
Parameter
related property (soil theme) that is ParameterType
represented by its associated Soil
ThemeCoverage.
Association roles of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isDescribing This
association
allows
for
a
certain
SoilThemeCoverage
SoilThemeCoverage to have a related
Coverage which does not have a
meaning without the base coverage.
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
derivedProfilePercenta
Interval that defines the minimum and RangeType voidable
geRange
maximum percentage of the area of the
soil body represented by a specific
derived soil profile.
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
FAOHorizonDiscon
Number used to indicate a discon Integer
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FAOHorizonMaster
Symbol of the master part of the FAOHorizonMaster
horizon notation.
Value
FAOPrime
A prime and double prime may be FAOPrimeValue
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.
FAOHorizonSubor
Designations of subordinate
FAOHorizonSubordi
dinate
distinctions and features within the nateValue
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.
FAOHorizonVertical Order
number
of
the
vertical
Integer
subdivision in the horizon notation.
isOriginalClassification
Boolean value to indicate whether the Boolean
FAO horizon notation was the original
notation to describe the horizon.
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
OtherHorizonNotation
horizon according to a specified clas TypeValue
sification system.
isOriginalClassification
Boolean value to indicate whether the Boolean
specified horizon notation system was
the original notation system to describe
the horizon.
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
OtherSoilNameType
specific classification scheme.
Value
isOriginalClassification
Boolean value to indicate whether the Boolean
specified classification scheme was the
original classification scheme to
describe the profile.
3.2.5. Particle
Size
Fraction
Type
(ParticleSizeFractionType)
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
fractionContent Percentage
of
the
defined
fraction. Number
fractionParticleSiz
Upper and lower limit of the particle RangeType
eRange
size of the defined fraction (expressed
in μm).
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
Real
specific property.
lowerValue Value
defining
the
lower
limit
of
a
Real
specific property.
uom
The unit of measure that is used to UnitOfMeasure
express the values of the range.
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
soilThemeDescriptive
Name of the parameter to provide CharacterString
ParameterName
extra information on the values of the
related SoilThemeCoverage.
uom
The unit of measure that is used to UnitOfMeasure
express the soilThemeDescriptivePara
meter.
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
soilThemeParame
Name of the parameter represented by SoilDerivedObject
terName
the soilThemeCoverage.
ParameterNameValue
uom the
unit
of
measure
that
is
used
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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 Organ
ization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
Attributes of the data type WRBQualifierGroupType
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
qualifierPlace Attribute
to
indicate
the
placement
of
WRBQualifierPlac
the Qualifier with regard to the WRB eValue
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”.
qualifierPosition Number
to
indicate
the
position
of
a
Integer
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.
WRBqualifier
Name element of WRB, second level of WRBQualifierValue
classification.
WRBspecifier
Code that indicates the degree of WRBSpecifierValue
expression of a qualifier or the depth
range to which the qualifier applies.
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
WRBQualifier
possible specifier(s), its place and GroupType
position with regard to the WRBRefer
enceSoilGroup it belongs to.
WRBReferenceSoil
First level of classification of the World WRBReferenceSoil
Group
Reference Base for Soil Resources.
GroupValue
isOriginalClassification
Boolean value to indicate whether the Boolean
WRB classification system was the
original classification system to
describe the soil profile.
Association roles of the data type WRBSoilNameType
Association role Definition Type Voidability
over An
association
to
indicate
that
in
the
WRBSoilNameType
WRB classification a soil profile covers
another developed, older soil.
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
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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
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Value Name Definition
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
char
acterize the profile element.
physicalParameter physical
parameter Physical
parameters
observed
to
char
acterize the profile element.
biologicalParameter biological
parameter Biological
parameters
observed
to
char
acterize the profile element.
organicCarbonContent organic
carbon
content Portion
of
the
soil
measured
as
carbon chemical
in organic forms, excluding living Parameter
macro and mesofauna and living
plant tissue.
nitrogenContent nitrogen
content total
nitrogen
content
in
the
soil,
chemical
including both the organic and Parameter
inorganic forms.
pHValue pH
value
pH value of the profile element. chemical
Parameter
cadmiumContent cadmium
content Cadmium
content
of
the
profile
chemical
element.
Parameter
chromiumContent chromium
content Chromium
content
of
the
profile
chemical
element.
Parameter
copperContent copper
content Copper
content
of
the
profile
element. chemical
Parameter
leadContent lead
content Lead
content
of
the
profile
element. chemical
Parameter
mercuryContent mercury
content Mercury
content
of
the
profile
element. chemical
Parameter
nickelContent nickel
content Nickel
content
of
the
profile
element. chemical
Parameter
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
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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
physical
where roots develop (in cm).
Parameter
availableWaterCapacity available
water
capacity Amount
of
water
that
a
soil
can
store physical
that is usable by plants, based on the Parameter
potential root depth.
carbonStock carbon
stock
The total mass of carbon in soil for a chemical
given depth.
Parameters
waterDrainage water
drainage Natural
water
drainage
class
of
the
soil
physical
profile.
Parameter
organicCarbonContent organic
carbon
content Portion
of
the
soil
measured
as
carbon chemical
in organic form, excluding living Parameter
macro and mesofauna and living
plant tissue.
nitrogenContent nitrogen
content Total
nitrogen
content
in
the
soil,
chemical
including both the organic and Parameter
inorganic forms.
pHValue pH
value
pH value of the soil derived object. chemical
Parameter
cadmiumContent cadmium
content Cadmium
content
of
the
soil
derived
chemical
object.
Parameter
chromiumContent chromium
content Chromium
content
of
the
soil
derived
chemical
object.
Parameter
copperContent copper
content Copper
content
of
the
soil
derived
chemical
object.
Parameter
leadContent lead
content Lead
content
of
the
soil
derived
object. chemical
Parameter
mercuryContent mercury
content Mercury
content
of
the
soil
derived
chemical
object.
Parameter
nickelContent nickel
content Nickel
content
of
the
soil
derived
chemical
object.
Parameter
zincContent zinc
content Zinc
content
of
the
soil
derived
object. chemical
Parameter
3.3.10. Soil
Investigation
Purpose
(SoilInvestigationPurposeValue)
A code list of possible values indicating the reasons for conducting a survey.
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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
char
acterize the soil profile.
physicalParameter physical
parameter Physical
parameters
observed
to
char
acterize the soil profile.
biologicalParameter biological
parameter Biological
parameters
observed
to
char
acterize the soil profile.
potentialRootDepth potential
root
depth Potential
depth
of
the
soil
profile
physical
where roots develop (in cm).
Parameter
availableWaterCapacity available
water
capacity Amount
of
water
that
a
soil
can
store physical
that is usable by plants, based on the Parameter
potential root depth.
carbonStock carbon
stock
The total mass of carbon in soil for a chemical
given depth.
Parameters
waterDrainage water
drainage Natural
internal
water
drainage
class
of
physical
the soil profile.
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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
char
acterize the soil site.
physicalParameter physical
parameter Physical
parameters
observed
to
characterize
the soil site.
biologicalParameter biological
parameter Biological
parameters
observed
to
char
acterize 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, SoilDerivedObject
ParameterNameValue, 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.
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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: Soil
DerivedObjectParameterNameValue)
Example: SO. OrganicCarbon Example: Organic Carbon
Content
Content
SO.<CodeListValue>Coverage ( 2 ) <human
readable
name> SoilThemeCoverage (soilThemeParameter /
Example: SO. OrganicCarbon Example: Organic Carbon soilThemeParameterName: SoilDerivedObject
ContentCoverage
Content Coverage
ParameterNameValue)
( 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).
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
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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
HILUCSValue
percentage.
percentage Percentage
of
land
use
object
that
is
Integer
covered by this HILUCS presence.
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
LandUseClassification
percentage.
Value
percentage Percentage
of
a
land
use
object
that
is
Integer
covered by this specific presence.
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 LandUseClassification
Value
percentageList list
of
percentage
of
land
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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.)
1_PrimaryPro
and animal products for food, for sale, duction
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_1_1_CommercialAg
commercial agricultural Arable land, permanent crops and 1_1_Agri
riculturalProduction
production
grasslands in agricultural use (both culture
sown and natural grassland). The
products can be used for human or
animal feed or bio-energy production.
1_1_2_FarmingInfra
farming infrastructure Farm
dwellings,
animal
husbandry
1_1_Agri
structure
infrastructure (animal dwellings and culture
processing infrastructure linked to
farms), manure storage and other
farming infrastructure (e.g. buildings
linked to plant handling and processing
in farms).
1_1_3_AgriculturalPro
agricultural production Production of plants or animals for 1_1_Agri
ductionForOwnCon
for own consumption
own consumption (kitchen gardens, culture
sumption
private animal sheds etc.)
1_2_Forestry forestry Production
of
round
wood
and
other
1_PrimaryPro
wood based primary products. Besides duction
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.
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Value Name Definition Parent
value
1_2_1_ForestryBase
forestry based on short Forestry areas where the rotation 1_2_Forestry
dOnShortRotation
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_2_ForestryBase
forestry based on
Forestry areas where the rotation 1_2_Forestry
dOnIntermediateOr
intermediate or long
period of a tree generation is over 50
LongRotation
rotation
years after which the forest is regen
erated naturally or artificially with
planting or seeding.
1_2_3_ForestryBase
forestry based on
Forestry areas where forest
1_2_Forestry
dOnContinuousCover
continuous cover
management and regeneration is
based on continuous growing of trees.
1_3_MiningAnd
mining and quarrying Mining
and
quarrying
in
the
form
of
1_PrimaryPro
Quarrying
the extraction of minerals and duction
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_3_1_MiningOfEner
mining of energy
Mining and extraction of coal, lignite, 1_3_Mining
gyProducingMaterials
producing materials
peat, petroleum, natural gas, uranium AndQuarrying
and thorium.
1_3_2_MiningOfMeta
mining of metal ores Mining
of
iron
and
other
non-ferrous
1_3_Mining
lOres
metal ores (except uranium and AndQuarrying
thorium).
1_3_3_OtherMining
other mining and
Quarrying of stone, sand, clay, 1_3_Mining
AndQuarrying
quarrying
chemical, fertilizer minerals, the AndQuarrying
production of salt and other mining
and quarrying.
1_4_AquacultureAnd
aquaculture and fishing Professional
fishing
and
aquaculture. 1_PrimaryPro
Fishing
duction
1_4_1_Aquaculture aquaculture Fish
hatcheries
and
managed
grow-out
1_4_Aquacul
sites.
tureAnd
Fishing
1_4_2_Professional
professional fishing Water
areas
used
for
professional
1_4_Aquacul
Fishing
fishing.
tureAnd
Fishing
1_5_OtherPrimaryPro
other primary
Professional hunting, gathering of wild 1_PrimaryPro
duction
production
growing non-wood forestry products, duction
husbandry of migratory animals and
any other primary production not in
cluded in the values 1_1_Agriculture,
1_2_Forestry, 1_3_MiningAndQuarry
ing, 1_4_AquacultureAndFishing or
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1_5_1_Hunting hunting Professional
hunting.
The
areas
can
be
1_5_OtherPri
fenced or open.
maryProduc
tion
1_5_2_ManagementOf
management of
Keeping and feeding migratory animals 1_5_OtherPri
MigratoryAnimals
migratory animals
such as reindeer and deer.
maryProduc
tion
1_5_3_PickingOfNatu
picking of natural
Picking up natural non wood based 1_5_OtherPri
ralProducts
products
products such as non-cultivated berries, maryProduc
mosses, lichen etc.) for commercial tion
purposes
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 prod
uct, pulp, paper, publishing, printing,
recording, petroleum and other fuels,
chemicals, chemical products, man-
made fibers, rubber and plastic prod
ucts, non metallic mineral products,
basic metals and metal products, fab
ricated metal product, machinery and
equipment, electrical and optical equip
ments, transport equipment and fur
niture.
2_1_RawIndustry raw
industry Industrial
activities
transforming
the
2_Secondary
output primary sector into manufac Production
tured raw products.
2_1_1_Manufacturing
manufacturing of textile Preparation and spinning of textile 2_1_RawInd
OfTextileProducts
products
fibres, sewing threads, textile weaving, ustry
tanning and dressing of leather.
2_1_2_Manufacturing
manufacturing of wood Sawmilling and planning of wood, 2_1_RawInd
OfWoodAndWood
and wood based
manufacturing of veneer sheets, ply ustry
BasedProducts
products
wood, laming boards, fibre boards, car
pentry and joinery, cork, straw and
plaiting products.
2_1_3_Manufacturing
manufacturing of pulp Manufacturing of pulp, paper, paper 2_1_RawInd
OfPulpPaperAndPaper
paper and paper
board, paper based sanitary goods, ustry
Products
products
wallpapers.
2_1_4_Manufacturing
manufacturing of coke Manufacturing coke, refined petroleum 2_1_RawInd
OfCokeRefinedPetro
refined petroleum
and processing of nuclear fuel.
ustry
leumProductsAndNu
products and nuclear
clearFuel
fuel
2_1_5_Manufacturing
manufacturing of
Manufacturing of basic chemicals, agro- 2_1_RawInd
OfChemicalsChemical
chemicals chemical
chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals, ustry
ProductsManMadeFibers products man made
soap, detergents, glues, other chemical
fibers
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value
2_1_6_Manufacturing
manufacturing of basic Manufacturing, processing and casting 2_1_RawInd
OfBasicMetalsAndFabri
metals and fabricate
of iron, steel and basic precious and ustry
catedMetals
metals
non-ferrous metals. It also includes
the manufacturing of metal products.
2_1_7_Manufacturing
manufacturing of non- Manufacturing glass, bricks, ceramics, 2_1_RawInd
OfNonMetallicMineral
metallic mineral
concrete, cement, lime, plaster, cutting ustry
Products
products
and shaping of stone and other non-
metallic mineral products.
2_1_8_Manufacturing
manufacturing of
Manufacturing of tyres, tubes, plastic 2_1_RawInd
OfRubberPlasticPro
rubber plastic products packing good and other rubber and ustry
ducts
plastic products.
2_1_9_Manufacturing
manufacturing of other Production of raw materials not in 2_1_RawInd
OfOtherRawMaterials
raw materials
cluded in any other of the narrower ustry
values of 2_1_RawIndustry.
2_2_HeavyEndProduct
heavy end product
Activities transforming raw manufac 2_Secondary
Industry
industry
tured products into heavy manufac Production
tured products.
2_2_1_Manufacturing
manufacturing of
Manufacturing of production, agricul 2_2_Heav
OfMachinery
machinery
tural, forestry and other machinery (ex yEndProduct
cluding aircrafts and vehicles), Industry
weapons, ammunition and domestic
appliances.
2_2_2_Manufacturing
manufacturing of
Manufacturing of motor vehicles, air 2_2_Heav
OfVehiclesAndTrans
vehicles and transport
crafts, spacecrafts, ships, boats, railway yEndProduct
portEquipment
equipment
and tramway equipment, motorcycles, Industry
bicycles and other transport equip
ment.
2_2_3_Manufacturing
manufacturing of other Production of other heavy end prod 2_2_Heav
OfOtherHeavyEndPro
heavy end products
ucts not included in any other of the yEndProduct
ducts
narrower values of 2_2_HeavyEndPro Industry
ductIndustry.
2_3_LightEndProduct
light end product
Activities transforming raw manufac 2_Secondary
Industry
industry
tured products into light manufactured Production
products.
2_3_1_Manufacturing
manufacturing of food Manufacturing of meat, fish, fruit and 2_3_LightEn
OfFoodBeveragesAnd
beverages and tobacco vegetables, oils and fats or derived dProductIn
TobaccoProducts
products
products, dairy products, grain mill dustry
and starch products, prepared animal
feeds, other food products, beverages
and tobacco products.
2_3_2_Manufacturing
manufacturing of
Manufacturing of wearing apparel, 2_3_LightEn
OfClothesAndLeather
clothes and leather
leather clothes, dressing, accessories, dProductIn
dyeing of fur and manufacturing of dustry
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2_3_3_PublishingAnd
publishing and printing Publishing and printing of books, 2_3_LightEn
Printing
newspapers, journals and the publish dProductIn
ing and reproduction of sound record dustry
ings.
2_3_4_Manufacturing
manufacturing of
Manufacturing of office machinery, 2_3_LightEn
OfElectricalAndOpti
electrical and optical
computers, motors, generators, electric dProductIn
calEquipment
equipment
ity distribution and control apparatus, dustry
wires and cables, accumulators, bat
teries, lamps, radios, TVs, phones, elec
tronic valves and tubes, medical, preci
sion and optical instruments, watches
and other electrical and optical equip
ment.
2_3_5_Manufacturing
manufacturing of other Manufacturing of furniture, jewellery, 2_3_LightEn
OfOtherLightEndPro
light end products
musical instruments, sports goods, dProductIn
ducts
games, toys and other miscellaneous dustry
products.
2_4_EnergyProduction energy
production Production
of
energy. 2_Secondary
Production
2_4_1_NuclearBasedE
nuclear based energy
Nuclear power plants. 2_4_Energy
nergyProduction
production
Production
2_4_2_FossilFuelBa
fossil fuel based energy Power plants using fossil fuels (coal, 2_4_Energy
sedEnergyProduction
production
oil, natural gas, peat and other fossil Production
fuels).
2_4_3_BiomassBasedE
biomass based energy
Combustion power plants using biom 2_4_Energy
nergyProduction
production
ass based fuels (wood and other plant Production
based solid and liquid fuels, biogas and
other biofuels).
2_4_4_RenewableEner
renewable energy
Hydro-, solar, wind, thermal (aero, geo 2_4_Energy
gyProduction
production
and hydro), tidal, wave etc. energy and Production
other renewable energy (except biom
ass energy, which is covered by the
value 2_4_3_BiomassBasedEnergyPro
duction).
2_5_OtherIndustry other
industry Production
of
other
industrial
products
2_Secondary
not included in any other of the nar Production
rower values of 2_SecondaryProduc
tion.
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 ser
vices, hotels and restaurants, financial
services, real estate, business services,
rental services, public administration,
defence and social security, education,
health and social work and other com
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3_1_CommercialSer
commercial services Provision
of
commercial
services. 3_TertiaryPro
vices
duction
3_1_1_WholesaleAn
wholesale and retail
Wholesale and retail sale of motor ve 3_1_Commer
dRetailTradeAndRepai
trade and repair of
hicles, fuel, agricultural raw materials, cialServices
rOfVehiclesAndPerson
vehicles and personal
live animals, ores, metals, chemicals,
alAndHouseholdGoods
and household goods
timber, machinery, ships, furniture,
household goods, textiles, food, bever
ages, tobacco products, pharmaceutical
products, second hand goods, other
products, waste and scrap. This class
also includes the repair of vehicles, per
sonal and household goods.
3_1_2_RealEstateSer
real estate services Provision
of
real
estate
and
renting
ser 3_1_Commer
vices
vices.
cialServices
3_1_3_Accommoda
accommodation and
Hotel, holiday village, camping site, res 3_1_Commer
tionAndFoodServices
food services
taurant, bar and canteen services.
cialServices
3_1_4_OtherCommer
other commercial
Other commercial services not included 3_1_Commer
cialServices
services
in any other of the narrower values of cialServices
3_1_CommercialServices, such as
beauty and wellbeing services.
3_2_FinancialProfes
financial professional
Provision of financial, professional or 3_TertiaryPro
sionalAndInformation
and information
information services.
duction
Services
services
3_2_1_FinancialAndIn
financial and insurance Provision of banking, credit, insurance, 3_2_Financial
suranceServices
services
and other financial services.
Professional
AndInforma
tionServices
3_2_2_Professional
professional technical
IT consulting, data processing, research 3_2_Financial
TechnicalAndScientific
and scientific services
and development, legal, accountancy, Professional
Services
business management, architectural, AndInforma
engineering, advertising, testing, inves tionServices
tigation, consulting, and other profes
sional services.
3_2_3_Information
information and
Publishing, sound recording, TV-pro 3_2_Financial
AndCommunicationSer communication services gramme, motion picture, radio broad Professional
vices
casting, post and telecommunication, AndInforma
computer and data processing services. tionServices
3_2_4_Administrati
administrative and
Travel agency, rental, cleaning, security 3_2_Financial
veAndSupportServices
support services
and other administrative and support Professional
services.
AndInforma
tionServices
3_2_5_OtherFinancial
other financial
Other financial, professional and in 3_2_Financial
ProfessionalAndIn
professional and
formation services not included in Professional
formationServices
information services
any other of the narrower values of AndInforma
3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInforma
tionServices
tionServices.

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value
3_3_CommunitySer
community services Provision
of
services
for
the
commu 3_TertiaryPro
vices
nity.
duction
3_3_1_PublicAdminis
public administration
Provision of generic administrative, de 3_3_Com
trationDefenceAndSo
defence and social
fence, justice, public security, fire and munitySer
cialSecurityServices
security services
compulsory social security services.
vices
3_3_2_EducationalSer
educational services Provision
of
primary,
secondary,
3_3_Com
vices
higher, adult and other educational ser munitySer
vices.
vices
3_3_3_HealthAndSo
health and social
Provision of human and animal health 3_3_Com
cialServices
services
and social work services.
munitySer
vices
3_3_4_ReligiousSer
religious services Provision
of
religious
services. 3_3_Com
vices
munitySer
vices
3_3_5_OtherCommun
other community
Other community services e.g. cem 3_3_Com
ityServices
services
eteries.
munitySer
vices
3_4_CulturalEntertain
cultural entertainment
Provision of cultural, entertainment or 3_TertiaryPro
mentAndRecreational
and recreational
recreational services.
duction
Services
services
3_4_1_CulturalServices cultural
services Provision
of
artistic,
library,
museum,
3_4_Cultural
zoos, botanical gardens, historical sites Entertain
and other cultural services.
mentAndRe
creationalSer
vices
3_4_2_Entertainment
entertainment services Amusement parks, theme parks, bet 3_4_Cultural
Services
ting and gambling activities and other Entertain
entertainment services.
mentAndRe
creationalSer
vices
3_4_3_SportsInfrastruc sports infrastructure Sports
infrastructure,
such
as
stadiums,
3_4_Cultural
ture
sports halls, swimming pools, fitness Entertain
facilities, ski resorts, golf courses and mentAndRe
other sports infrastructure.
creationalSer
vices
3_4_4_OpenAirRec
open air recreational
Open air recreational areas, e.g. urban 3_4_Cultural
reationalAreas
areas
parks, playgrounds, national parks, and Entertain
natural areas used for recreational pur mentAndRe
poses.
creationalSer
vices
3_4_5_OtherRec
other recreational
Other recreational services not included 3_4_Cultural
reationalServices
services
in any of the other narrower values of Entertain
3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecre
mentAndRe
ationalServices.
creationalSer
vices
3_5_OtherServices other
services Provision
of
other
services
not
included
3_TertiaryPro
in any of the other narrower values of duction
3_TertiaryProduction.

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Value Name Definition Parent
value
4_TransportNetworks
transport networks
Basic infrastructure and networks of
LogisticsAndUtilities
logistics and utilities
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, collec
tion, treatment and recycling of sewage
and waste, transport, networks, storage
and communication.
4_1_TransportNet
transport networks Infrastructure
related
to
transport. 4_Transport
works
NetworksLog
isticsAndUtil
ities
4_1_1_RoadTransport road
transport Areas
used
for
road
transport,
e.g.
4_1_Trans
roads, parking areas, service stations.
portNetworks
4_1_2_RailwayTrans
railway transport Areas
used
for
rail
transport,
e.g.
rails,
4_1_Trans
port
railway stations and yards etc.
portNetworks
4_1_3_AirTransport air
transport Areas
used
for
air
transport,
e.g.
air 4_1_Trans
ports and related services.
portNetworks
4_1_4_WaterTransport water
transport Areas
used
for
water
transport,
e.g.
4_1_Trans
ports, rivers, docks and related services. portNetworks
4_1_5_OtherTransport other transport network Areas
used
for
other
transport
not
in 4_1_Trans
Network
cluded in any of the other narrower portNetworks
values of 4_1_TransportNetworks.
4_2_LogisticalAndStor
logistical and storage
Areas used for separate (not linked di 4_Transport
ageServices
services
rectly to industries) storage services and NetworksLog
logistical services.
isticsAndUtil
ities
4_3_Utilities utilities Infrastructure
related
to
utilities. 4_Transport
NetworksLog
isticsAndUtil
ities
4_3_1_ElectricityGa
electricity gas and
Areas used for distribution of electric 4_3_Utilities
sAndThermalPowerDis
thermal power
ity, gas and thermal energy, including
tributionServices
distribution services
the pipelines used for transporting oil
and gas.
4_3_2_WaterAndSewa
water and sewage
Areas used for the extraction, collec 4_3_Utilities
geInfrastructure
infrastructure
tion, purification storage and distribu
tion of water, collection and treatment
of sewage (including the pipelines).
4_3_3_WasteTreatment waste
treatment Areas
used
for
the
collection,
treatment
4_3_Utilities
and recycling of waste.
4_3_4_OtherUtilities other
utilities Areas
used
for
other
utilities
not
in 4_3_Utilities
cluded in any of the other narrower
values of 4_3_Utilities.

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5_ResidentialUse residential
use Areas
used
dominantly
for
housing
of
people. The forms of housing vary sig
nificantly between, and through, resi
dential 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_PermanentResiden permanent residential
Residential areas dominated by de 5_Residentia
tialUse
use
tached houses surrounded by gardens lUse
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_2_ResidentialUse
residential use with
Residential areas mixed with other 5_Residentia
WithOtherCompatib
other compatible uses
non-conflicting uses (e.g. various ser lUse
leUses
vices, light industries etc.).
5_3_OtherResidentialU other residential use Areas
dominantly
used
for
temporary
5_Residentia
se
dwellings (camps of migrant people), lUse
holiday residences (summer cottages),
etc.
6_OtherUses other
uses
Areas not included in the values 1_Pri
maryProduction, 2_SecondaryProduc
tion 3_TertiaryProduction 4_Transport
NetworksLogisticsAndUtilities, 5_Resi
dentialUse or any of their narrower
values, or areas under construction.
6_1_TransitionalAreas transitional
areas Areas
under
construction.
This
class
is
6_OtherUses
used only for existing land use and not
for planned land use.
6_2_AbandonedAreas abandoned
areas Abandoned
agricultural,
residential
and
6_OtherUses
industrial, transport and basic infra
structure areas. The area belongs to
the abandoned class if it is not in use
and can no longer be used for the orig
inal purpose without major reparation
or renovation work.
6_3_NaturalAreasNotI
natural areas not in
Areas which are in natural state and 6_OtherUses
nOtherEconomicUse
other economic use
not in other economic use.
6_3_1_LandAreasNotI
land areas not in other Areas which are in natural state, e.g. 6_3_Natural
nOtherEconomicUse
economic use
woodland, shrubland, grassland, wet AreasNotI
land, bare land, which are not in any nOtherEcon
other socio-economic use. This in omicUse
cludes the areas with a planning status
“natural area”. Protected areas can be
long to this class or, if other uses are
present, also to other classes. Protected
areas are always tagged with a supple
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value
6_3_2_WaterAreas
water areas not in other Water areas which are not in any other 6_3_Natural
NotInOtherEconomicU
economic use
socio-economic use.
AreasNotI
se
nOtherEcon
omicUse
6_4_AreasWhereAny
areas where any use
Areas where any use is allowed in the 6_OtherUses
UseAllowed
allowed
Planned land use (PLU).
6_5_AreasWithoutAny areas without any
Areas where no use is specified in the 6_OtherUses
SpecifiedPlannedUse
specified planned use
Planned land use (PLU), e.g. areas out
side the scope of the plan.
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
Identifier
object.
extent Boundary
of
the
geometrical
union
of
GM_MultiSurface
all the instances of the spatial object
typeExistingLandUseObject.
name Human
readable
name
of
the
data
set. CharacterString
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
existing
land
use
DateTime voidable
data set started to exist in the real
world.
validTo The
time
from
which
this
existing
land
DateTime voidable
use data set no longer exists in the real
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Association roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseDataSet
Association role Definition Type Voidability
member Reference
to
the
LandUseObjects
which
ExistingLandUseObject
belong to this ExistingLandUseDataSet
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
Identifier
object.
geometry Geometric
representation
of
spatial
GM_MultiSurface
area covered by this object.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
hilucsPresence Actual
presence
of
a
land
use
category
HILUCSPresence voidable
according to HILUCS within the object.
hilucsLandUse Land
use
HILUCS
classes
that
are
pres HILUCSValue
ent in this existing land use object.
specificLandUse Land
Use
Category
according
to
the
LandUseClassification
voidable
nomenclature specific to this data set. Value
specificPresence Actual
presence
of
a
land
use
category
SpecificPresence voidable
within the object.
observationDate The
observation
date
associated
to
a
Date voidable
description.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
no longer exists in the real world.
Association roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseObject
Association role Definition Type Voidability
dataSet
Existing land use data set to which this ExistingLandUseDataSet
land use object belongs.
4.5. Gridded
Land
Use
4.5.1. Spatial
object
types
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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
Identifier
object.
extent
Contains the extent of the data set. EX_Extent
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom First
date
at
which
this
grid
is
a
valid
DateTime voidable
representation of reality.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
grid
is
no
DateTime voidable
longer a valid representation of reality.
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
Identifier
object.
location Location
where
the
land
use
sample
is
GM_Point
taken.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
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hilucsLandUse Land
use
HILUCS
classes
that
are
pres HILUCSValue
ent in this existing land use sample.
hilucsPresence Actual
presence
of
a
land
use
category
HILUCSPresence voidable
according to HILUCS within the object.
specificLandUse Land
Use
Category
according
to
the
LandUseClassification
voidable
nomenclature specific to this data set. Value
observationDate The
observation
date
associated
to
a
Date voidable
description.
specificPresence Actual
presence
of
a
land
use
category
SpecificPresence voidable
within the object.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
no longer exists in the real world.
Association roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample
Association role Definition Type Voidability
dataset Data
set
to
which
this
sample
belongs. SampledExistingLand
UseDataSet
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
Identifier
object.
extent The
convex
hull
of
all
the
instances
of
GM_MultiSurface
the spatial object type ExistingLand
UseSample.
name Human
readable
name
of
the
data
set. CharacterString
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom First
date
at
which
this
data
set
is
valid
DateTime voidable
in reality.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
data
set
no
DateTime voidable
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Association roles of the spatial object type SampledExistingLandUseDataSet
Association role Definition Type Voidability
member Reference
to
the
members
of
the
ExistingLandUseSample
sampled existing land use data set.
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
Identifier
object.
legislationCitation Reference
to
the
document
that
con LegislationCitation voidable
tains the text of the regulation.
regulationText Text
of
the
regulation. CharacterString voidable
planDocument Citation
of
scanned
plans
and
struc DocumentCitation voidable
tural drawings, which may be geo-ref
erenced or not.
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
Identifier
object.

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extent Geometrical
union
of
all
the
instances
GM_MultiSurface
of the spatial object typesZoningEle
ment 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).
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
officialTitle Official
title
of
the
spatial
plan. CharacterString
levelOfSpatialPlan Level
of
the
administrative
units
LevelOfSpatialPlanValue
covered by the plan.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom First
date
at
which
this
spatial
plan
is
DateTime voidable
valid in reality.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
spatial
plan
DateTime voidable
no longer exists in the real world.
alternativeTitle Alternative
(unofficial)
title
of
the
spa CharacterString voidable
tial plan.
planTypeName Name
of
the
type
of
plan
that
the
PlanTypeNameValue
Member State has given to the plan.
processStepGeneral General
indication
of
the
step
of
the
ProcessStepGeneral
voidable
planning process that the plan is Value
undergoing.
backgroundMap Identification
of
the
background
map
BackgroundMapValue voidable
that has been used for constructing
this plan.
ordinance Reference
to
relevant
administrative
or OrdinanceValue voidable
dinance.
Association roles of the spatial object type SpatialPlan
Association role Definition Type Voidability
officialDocument Link
to
the
official
documents
that
re OfficialDocumentation voidable
late to the spatial plan.
member Reference
to
the
ZoningElements
ZoningElement
which belong to this SpatialPlan
restriction Links
to
supplementary
regulations
SupplementaryRegula
providing information and/or limi tion
tations on the use of land/water that
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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
Identifier
object.
geometry
Geometry of the piece of land on GM_Object
which the supplementary regulation
applies.
validFrom
First date at which this version of this DateTime voidable
supplementary regulation is valid in
reality.
validTo The
date
from
which
the
supplemen DateTime voidable
tary regulation is no longer valid.
regulationNature Legal
nature
of
the
land
use
regulation. RegulationNatureValue
specificSupplementary
Reference to a category of supplemen SpecificSupplementary
voidable
Regulation
tary regulation provided in a specific RegulationValue
nomenclature of supplementary regu
lations provided by the data provider.
supplementaryRegula
Code of the supplementary regulation SupplementaryRegula
tion
from the hierarchical supplementary tionValue
regulation code list agreed at the Euro
pean level.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
processStepGeneral General
indication
of
the
step
of
the
ProcessStepGeneral
voidable
planning process that the supplemen Value
tary regulation is undergoing.
backgroundMap Identification
of
the
background
map
BackgroundMapValue voidable
that has been used for constructing
the supplementary regulation.
dimensioningIndication Specifications
about
the
dimensioning DimensioningIndica
voidable
that are added to the dimensioning of tionValue
the zoning elements that overlap the
geometry of the supplementary regu
lation.
inheritedFromOther
Indication whether the supplementary Boolean voidable
Plans
regulation is inherited from another
spatial plan.
specificRegulationNa
Legal nature of the land use regulation CharacterString voidable
ture
from a national perspective.
name Official
name
of
the
supplementary
CharacterString voidable
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Association role Definition Type Voidability
officialDocument Link
to
the
textual
regulations
that
cor OfficialDocumentation voidable
respond to this supplementary regu
lation.
plan Link
to
the
plan
this
supplementary
SpatialPlan
regulation is part of.
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
Identifier
object.
geometry Geometry
of
this
zoning
element. GM_MultiSurface
validFrom The
date
when
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
phenomenon
DateTime voidable
no longer exists in the real world.
hilucsLandUse Land
use
class
that
is
dominant
in
this
HILUCSValue
land use object.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
hilucsPresence Actual
presence
of
a
land
use
category
HILUCSPresence voidable
within the object.
specificLandUse Land
Use
Category
according
to
the
LandUseClassification
voidable
nomenclature specific to this data set. Value
specificPresence Actual
presence
of
a
land
use
category
SpecificPresence voidable
within the object.
regulationNature Legal
nature
of
the
land
use
indication. RegulationNatureValue
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
processStepGeneral General
indication
of
the
step
of
the
ProcessStepGeneral
voidable
planning process that the zoning el Value
ement is undergoing.
backgroundMap Identification
of
the
background
map
BackgroundMapValue voidable
that has been used for constructing
this zoning element.
dimensioningIndication Specifications
about
the
dimensioning DimensioningIndica
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Association roles of the spatial object type ZoningElement
Association role Definition Type Voidability
plan SpatialPlan
which
this
ZoningElement
SpatialPlan
belongs to.
officialDocument Textual
Regulation
that
is
part
of
this
OfficialDocumentation voidable
zoning element.
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
backgroundMapRefer
Reference to the background map that CharacterString
ence
has been used.
backgroudMapURI URI
referring
to
service
that
provides
URI voidable
background map.
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
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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
indi CharacterString
cation.
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
or DateTime
dinance.
ordinanceReference Reference
to
relevant
administrative
or CharacterString
dinance.
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
municipal
ity.
local local Plan
at
municipal
level,
corresponding
to
the
lower level of administration equivalent to
LAU2 as laid down in Annex III to Regu
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Value Name Definition
supraLocal supra-local A
plan
that
overlaps
several
municipalities
(entirely or partially).
infraRegional infra-regional A
plan
that
overlaps
several
infra-adminis
trative 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.
( 1 ) OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1.
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
bind
ing 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
every
body.
nonBinding not
binding The
land
use
indication
is
not
binding.
definedInLegislation defined
in
legislation The
land
use
indication
is
defined
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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 Supplementary
Regulation. 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: Exist
ingLandUse, 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
ac ExistingLandUseObject
cording to the Hierarchical
INSPIRE Land Use Classifi
cation System at the most
appropriate level
LU.SpatialPlan Extent
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Layer Name Layer
Title Spatial
object
type
LU.ZoningElement Spatial
planning
Zoning
ob ZoningElement
jects according to the Hier
archical INSPIRE Land Use
Classification System at the
most appropriate level
LU.SupplementaryRegulation Regulations
that
supplement
SupplementaryRegulation
the zoning and that affect
the use of land
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 dif
ferent population groups. Inclusion of human biomonitoring data provides an opportunity to explore poten
tial 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
statis StatisticalUnit
tical data refers.
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.
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Attributes of the spatial object type Biomarker
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
biomarkerName It
is
the
unique
identifier
for
a
biom BiomarkerType
arker, providing information on the
chemical that is determined and the
matrix in which the chemical was de
termined.
biomarkerStatistical
The statistical summary of a human BiomarkerStatistical
Parameter
biomonitoring study, representing the ParameterType
most important statistical features of
a biomarker measured in that particu
lar study.
referencePeriod The
time
period
to
which
data
is
re ReferencePeriodType
ferred to.
ageRange Age
interval
of
a
specific
subpopulation
AgeRangeType
expressed as starting age and an inter
val, both alternatively expressed in
years, months or weeks.
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 BiomarkerThematic
Metadata
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
AgeRangeType voidable
expressed as starting age and an inter
val, both alternatively expressed in
years, months or weeks.
diseaseMeasure Different
ways
how
data
on
diseases
DiseaseMeasure
and related health problems in a popu
lation can be reported.
gender Gender
of
the
population
considered. GenderValue voidable
referencePeriod The
time
period
to
which
data
is
re ReferencePeriodType
ferred to.
pathology Pathology
type. ICDValue
COD Data
on
causes
of
death
(COD)
that
CODValue
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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
AgeRangeType voidable
expressed as starting age and an inter
val, both alternatively expressed in
years, months or weeks.
gender Gender
of
the
population
considered. GenderValue voidable
generalHealthName Health
status
indicator. GeneralHealthType
Value
generalHealthValue A
numerical
expression
of
a
health
Real
index/indicator.
referencePeriod The
time
period
to
which
data
is
re ReferencePeriodType
ferred to.
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. HealthServicesTyp
eValue
healthServiceValue Number
of
the
type
considered. Real
referencePeriod The
time
period
to
which
data
is
re ReferencePeriodType
ferred to.
5.1.6. Environmental
Health
Determinant
Measure
(EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure)
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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
de EnvHealthDeterminant
terminant.
TypeValue
measureTime The
time
period
when
the
measure
has
TM_Period
been performed.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
information
will
DateTime voidable
start being used.
validTo The
time
when
the
information
will
DateTime voidable
stop being used.
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
StatisticalAggregation
aggregate the raw measurement data MethodValue
on the statistical unit.
type The
type
of
environmental
health
de EnvHealthDeterminant
terminant.
TypeValue
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
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
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
geo Measure
metric mean.
P50 The
50th
Percentile,
or
median
value.
Measure
Value below which 50 percent of the
observations may be found.
P90
The 90th percentile. The value below Measure
which 90 percent of the observations
may be found.
P95
The 95th percentile. The value below Measure
which 95 percent of the observations
may be found.
CI95ofP95 95
%
confidence
interval
of
the
95th
Measure
percentile.
maximum The
highest
biomarker
value
deter Measure
mined in an individual participant in
the biomonitoring survey.
pinLOD Proportion
of
individuals
with
unde Real
tectable levels of tested parameter
(below limit of detection).
LOQ Limit
of
quantification. Real
numberOfParticipants The
number
of
participants
that
have
Integer
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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
PT_FreeText
driven, general population survey, op
portunistic) when these choices are
predefined.
areaType The
characteristics
of
the
sampling
area
PT_FreeText
(urban, rural, semi-urban) when these
choices are predefined in a human bio
monitoring study.
specificSubPopulation The
characteristics
of
the
sampled
PT_FreeText
population with respect to age, gender,
and other population characteristics
when these choices are predefined in
a human biomonitoring survey.
mean Age The
mean
age
of
the
specific
sub
popu Age
lation.
Association roles of the data type BiomarkerThematicMetadata
Association role Definition Type Voidability
describedBy Metadata
that
are
linked
to
biomarker
Biomarker
data
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
ChemicalValue
name or abbreviation, chemical for
mula, CAS-PubChem or any other
number that is quantified by the
measurement.
matrix Type
of
biological
material
or
body
MatrixValue
compartment that is sampled to deter
mine or quantify a biomarker.
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
DiseaseMeasureType
and related health problems in a popu Value
lation can be reported.
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Value of the measured disease indi Real
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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
ComponentTypeValue
measured.
media The
media
in
which
the
concentration
MediaTypeValue
is measured.
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.
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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 environ
mental 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)
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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 Inter
national 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 measure
ment 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
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Layers for the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety
Layer Name Layer
Title Spatial
object
type
HH.HealthStatisticalData Health
statistical
data StatisticalUnit
HH.HealthDeterminant
Health determinant measure EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure
Measure
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 follow
ing packages:
— Common Utility Network Elements
— Electricity Network
— Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network
— Sewer Network
— Thermal Network
— Water Network
— Environmental Management Facilities
— Administrative And Social Governmental Services
6.2. Common
Utility
Network
Elements
6.2.1. Spatial
object
types
The package Common Utility Network Elements contains the following spatial object types:
— Utility Network
— Utility Network Element
— Utility Link Set
— Utility Node
— Utility Node Container
— Appurtenance
— Cabinet
— Cable
— Duct
— Manhole
— Pipe
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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
util UtilityNetworkType
ity network theme.
Value
authorityRole Parties
authorized
to
manage
a
utility
RelatedParty
network, such as maintainers, oper
ators or owners.
utilityFacilityReference Reference
to
a
facility
activity
complex
ActivityComplex voidable
that is linked to this utility network.
disclaimer Legal
text
describing
confidentiality
PT_FreeText voidable
clauses applying to the utility network
information.
Association roles of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork
Association role Definition Type Voidability
networks A
single
sub-network
that
can
be
con UtilityNetwork voidable
sidered as part of a higher-order utility
network.
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 re ConditionOfFacility
voidable
gards to its completion and use.
Value
validFrom The
time
when
the
utility
network
el DateTime voidable
ement started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
utility
net DateTime voidable
work element no longer exists in the
real world.
verticalPosition Vertical
position
of
the
utility
object
VerticalPositionValue voidable
relative to ground.
utilityFacilityReference Reference
to
an
activity
complex
that
is
ActivityComplex voidable
linked (related) to this utility network
element.
governmentalService
Reference to a governmental service GovernmentalService voidable
Reference
object that is linked (related) to this
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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,
UtilityDeliveryType
voidable
distribution, collection.
Value
warningType Overground
visible
warning
mech WarningTypeValue voidable
anism used to indicate an underground
utility network element.
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
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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
Identifier
object.
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
AppurtenanceType
voidable
INSPIRE appurtenance type classifi Value
cation.
specificAppurtenance
Type of appurtenance according to a SpecificAppurtenance
voidable
Type
domain-specific classification.
TypeValue
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.
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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
Cable voidable
cables.
ducts A
single
duct
or
set
of
ducts
that
con Duct voidable
stitute the inner-duct.
pipes The
set
of
pipes
that
constitute
the
Pipe voidable
duct bank.
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 Measure voidable
pressure at which a product is con
veyed through a pipe.
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.
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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:
— Electricity Appurtenance Type (ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of electricity appurten
ances, 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 spec
ified 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 spec
ified 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 de
livering its utility product via collection (e.g.
for sewer utility networks, collecting sewer
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distribution distribution
Description of a type of utility network de
livering its utility product via mainly local
distribution (e.g. local distribution of electric
ity), connecting directly to consumers
private private
Description of a type of utility network de
livering its utility product via a small private
network (e.g. owned by a private company)
transport transport
Description of a type of utility network de
livering its utility product via a large trans
port network (e.g. to convey oil-gas-chemi
cals 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
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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
Measure voidable
the equipment using the electricity.
nominalVoltage The
nominal
system
voltage
at
the
Measure voidable
point of supply.
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
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regulatorControl regulator
control Regulator
control.
relayControl relay
control Relay
control.
sectionalizerElectronicControl sectionalizer
electronic
Sectionalizer electronic control.
control
sectionalizerHydraulicControl sectionalizer
hydraulic
Sectionalizer hydraulic control.
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
monitoringAndControlEquip
monitoring and control
Monitoring And Control Equipment
ment
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
oilGasChemicalsPro
The type of oil, gas or chemicals prod OilGasChemicalsPro
voidable
ductType
uct that is conveyed through the oil, ductTypeValue
gas, chemicals pipe.
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
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Value Name Definition
oilGasChemicalsNode oil,
gas
and
chemicals
net Node in an oil, gas and chemicals network
work node
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
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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.
mechanicAndElectromech
mechanic and electromech Mechanic and electromechanic equipment.
anicEquipment
anic 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
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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
ThermalProductType
voidable
conveyed through the thermal pipe.
Value
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.
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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
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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 Manage
ment 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
EnvironmentalManage
voidable
or site.
mentFacilityTypeValue
serviceHours Service
hours
of
the
facility. PT_FreeText voidable
facilityDescription Additional
information
on
an
Environ ActivityComplexDe
voidable
mental Management Facility, including scription
its address, contact details, related
parties and a free text description.
physicalCapacity A
quantification
of
an
actual
or
poten Capacity voidable
tial ability to perform an activity.
permission Official
Decision
(formal
consent)
Permission voidable
granting authorization to operate all
or part of an Environmental Manage
ment Facility
status The
status
of
the
Environmental
Man ConditionOfFacility
voidable
agement Facility, such as operational or Value
decommissioned.
Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalManagementFacility
Association role Definition Type Voidability
parentFacility A
parent
facility,
i.e.,
a
facility
to
which
EnvironmentalManage
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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 organi
sation covering activities, products and ser
vices.
installation Installation A
technical
unit,
such
as
machinery,
an
ap
paratus, 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
AreaOfResponsibility
voidable
instance.
Type
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
pointOfContact Contains
necessary
information
to
get
Contact voidable
access to a service and/or initial in
formation regarding a service.
serviceLocation Location
where
the
service
is
offered. ServiceLocationType
serviceType Type
of
an
administrative
and
govern ServiceTypeValue
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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
areaOfResponsibility
Administrative unit describing the geo AdministrativeUnit
ByAdministrativeUnit
graphic extent of the responsibility of a
service.
areaOfResponsibilityBy
Geographical object describing the geo NamedPlace
NamedPlace
graphic extent of the responsibility of a
service.
areaOfResponsibilityBy
Part of a network describing the geo NetworkReference
Network
graphic extent of the competence of a
service.
areaOfResponsibilityBy
Polygon describing the geographic ex GM_MultiSurface
Polygon
tent of the responsibility of a service.
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
serviceLocationByAd
Location of the service by referring to Address
dress
an address.
serviceLocationByBuild
Location of the service by referring to a Building
ing
building.
serviceLocationByActiv
Location of the service by referring to ActivityComplex
ityComplex
an activity complex.
serviceLocationByGeo
Location of the service by referring to a GM_Object
metry
geometry.
serviceLocationByUtil
Location of the service by referring to a UtilityNode
ityNode
node related to a utility network
(water, electricity, etc.), e.g. hydrant or
emergency call point.
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.

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Values for the code list ServiceTypeValue
Value Name Definition Parent
Value
publicAdministratio
public administration
Public administration offices (not
nOffice
office
further differentiated).
generalAdministratio
general administration
General administration offices, e.g. publicAdmin
nOffice
office
town halls.
istrationOffice
specializedAdministra
specialized
Specialized administration offices publicAdmin
tionOffice
administration office
which can not be allocated to the fol istrationOffice
lowing areas: social service, education,
health, environmental protection, pub
lic order and safety (e. g. surveying ad
ministration).
publicOrderAndSafety public
order
and
safety Services
concerned
with
public
order
and safety.
administrationForPub
administration for
Administration offices concerned with publicOrde
licOrderAndSafety
public order and safety public order and safety.
rAndSafety
policeService police
service Services
concerned
with
police
affairs. publicOrde
rAndSafety
fireProtectionService fire-protection
service Services
concerned
with
fire-prevention
publicOrde
and fire-fighting affairs; operation of rAndSafety
regular and auxiliary fire brigades and
of other fire-prevention and fire-fight
ing services maintained by public auth
orities; operation or support of fire-
prevention and fire-fighting training
programmes.
fireStation fire
station Services
concerned
with
a
station
hous fireProtection
ing fire fighters, their equipment and Service
vehicles.
siren siren Stationary
device,
often
electrically
op fireProtection
erated, for producing a penetrating Service
sound for warning the public.
hydrant hydrant Special
water
access
points
of
water
fireProtection
supply networks that are specifically Service
designed and built to serve as on-site
water sources for fire fighting and
other emergency services.
antiFireWaterProvision anti-fire
water
provision Location,
installation
or
designated
area fireProtection
from where water for fire-fighting is Service
provided.
fireDetectionAndObser
fire detection and
Location, facility, construction or de fireProtection
vationSite
observation site
vice for the detection and observation Service
of fires.
rescueService rescue
service Services
dedicated
to
the
search-and-
publicOrde
rescue of people, animals and goods rAndSafety
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Value Name Definition Parent
Value
rescueStation rescue
station
Services concerned with the housing of rescueService
technical staff, equipment and auxiliary
elements of land rescue teams.
rescueHelicopterLand
Rescue helicopter
A designated area from which rescue rescueService
ingSite
landing site
helicopters can take off and land.
marineRescueStation marine
rescue
station
Services on the coast providing build rescueService
ings, mooring areas or piers to host
marine rescue teams and their equip
ment, boats and other marine crafts.
civilProtectionSite civil
protection
site Site
offering
protection
and
shelter
publicOrde
from disasters and emergency situ rAndSafety
ations to the civilian population.
emergencyCallPoint emergency
call
point Location
of
telephones
in
a
box
or
on
publicOrde
a post for the use of motorists in the rAndSafety
event of an emergency situation.
standaloneFirstAidE
standalone First Aid
First Aid element or set of elements or publicOrde
quipment
equipment
equipment made available to anyone rAndSafety
who may need them, located in highly
visible and accessible places.
defence defence Services
concerned
with
military
de publicOrde
fence.
rAndSafety
barrack barrack
Services concerned with the provision defence
of buildings used especially for lodging
soldiers in garrison.
camp camp Place
usually
away
from
urban
areas
defence
where tents or simple buildings (as ca
bins) are erected for shelter or for tem
porary residence or instruction of mili
tary forces.
environmentalProtec
environmental
Services concerned with the adminis
tion
protection
tration, supervision, inspection, oper
ation or support of activities relating
to the protection and conservation of
the environment.
administrationForEnvi
administration for
Administration offices concerned with environment
ronmentalProtection
environmental
environmental protection.
alProtection
protection
environmentalEduca
environmental
Institution engaged in developing pro environment
tionCentre
education centre
grams and material to increase aware alProtection
ness about the environment and sus
tainable development.
health health Services
concerned
with
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Value Name Definition Parent
Value
administrationForHealth administration
for
This item comprises establishments pri health
health
marily engaged in the regulation of ac
tivities of agencies that provide health
care and overall administration of
health policy.
medicalProductsAp
medical products,
Services concerned with medicaments, health
pliancesAndEquipment
appliances and
prostheses, medical appliances and
equipment
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.
outpatientService outpatient
service Medical,
dental
and
paramedical
ser health
vices delivered to outpatients by medi
cal, dental and paramedical practi
tioners and auxiliaries. The services
may be delivered at home, in individual
or group consulting facilities, dispens
aries or the outpatient clinics of hos
pitals and the like.
Outpatient services include the medic
aments, prostheses, medical appliances
and equipment and other health-related
products supplied directly to out
patients by medical, dental and para
medical practitioners and auxiliaries.
generalMedicalService general
medical
service General
medical
services
delivered
by outpatientSer
general medical clinics and general vice
medical practitioners.
specializedMedicalSer
specialized medical
Specialized medical services delivered outpatientSer
vices
services
by specialized medical clinics and vice
specialist medical practitioners. Special
ized medical clinics and specialist
medical practitioners differ from gen
eral 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.
paramedicalService paramedical
service Provision
of
paramedical
health
ser outpatientSer
vices to outpatients;
vice
Administration, inspection, operation
or support of health services delivered
by clinics supervised by nurses, mid
wives, physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, speech therapists or other
paramedical personnel and of health
services delivered by nurses, midwives
and paramedical personnel in non-con
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Value
hospitalService hospital
service Services
concerned
with
hospitaliz health
ation. Hospitalization is defined as oc
curring when a patient is accom
modated in a hospital for the duration
of the treatment. Hospital day-care and
home-based hospital treatment are in
cluded, as are hospices for terminally ill
persons.
Hospitals are defined as institutions
which offer in-patient care under direct
supervision of qualified medical doc
tors.
generalHospital general
hospital Hospital
services
that
do
not
limit
their
hospitalSer
services to a particular medical special vice
ity.
specializedHospital specialized
hospital Hospital
services
that
limit
their
ser hospitalSer
vices to a particular medical speciality. vice
nursingAndConvales
nursing and
In-patient services to persons recover hospitalSer
centHomeService
convalescent home
ing from surgery or a debilitating dis vice
service
ease or condition that requires chiefly
monitoring and administering of
medicaments, physiotherapy and train
ing to compensate for loss of function
or rest.
medicalAndDiagnostic
medical and diagnostic This item comprises establishments pri health
Laboratory
laboratory
marily 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.
education education Services
concerned
with
educational
af
fairs. These services include military
schools and colleges where curricula
resemble those of civilian institutions,
police colleges offering general edu
cation in addition to police training.
administrationForEduca administration for
Administration offices concerned with education
tion
education
educational matters.
earlyChildhoodEduca
early childhood
Services concerned with pre-primary education
tion
education
education at ISCED-2011 (International
Standard Classification of Education,
2011 revision) level 0.
primaryEducation primary
education Services
concerned
with
primary
edu education
cation at ISCED-2011 (International
Standard Classification of Education,
2011 revision) level 1.
lowerSecondaryEduca
lower secondary
Services concerned with lower second education
tion
education
ary education at ISCED-2011 (Inter
national Standard Classification of Edu
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Value Name Definition Parent
Value
upperSecondaryEduca
upper secondary
Services concerned with upper second education
tion
education
ary education at ISCED-2011 (Inter
national Standard Classification of Edu
cation, 2011 revision) level 3.
postSecondaryNonTerti post-secondary non-
Services concerned with post-second education
aryEducation
tertiary education
ary non-tertiary education at ISCED-
2011 (International Standard Classifi
cation of Education, 2011 revision)
level 4.
shortCycleTertiaryEdu
short-cycle tertiary
Services concerned with short-cycle ter education
cation
education
tiary education at ISCED-2011 (Inter
national Standard Classification of Edu
cation, 2011 revision) level 5.
bachelorOrEquivalent
bachelor or equivalent Services concerned with bachelor or education
Education
education
equivalent education at ISCED-2011
(International Standard Classification
of Education, 2011 revision) level 6.
masterOrEquivalentEdu master or equivalent
Services concerned with master or education
cation
education
equivalent education at ISCED-2011
(International Standard Classification
of Education, 2011 revision) level 7.
doctoralOrEquivalent
doctoral or equivalent
Services concerned with doctoral or education
Education
education
equivalent education at ISCED-2011
(International Standard Classification
of Education, 2011 revision) level 8.
educationNotElsewhere education not elsewhere Services concerned with education not education
Classified
classified
elsewhere classified in ISCED-2011 (In
ternational Standard Classification of
Education, 2011 revision), referred to
as ISCED-2011 level 9.
subsidiaryServicesToE
subsidiary services to
Subsidiary services to education, ser education
ducation
education
vices concerned with transportation,
food, lodging, medical and dental care
and related subsidiary services chiefly
for students regardless of level.
socialService social
service Services
concerned
with
social
protec
tion.
administrationForSocial administration for
Administration offices concerned with socialService
Protection
social protection
matters of social protection.
specializedServiceOfSo
specialized service of
Various specialized services concerned socialService
cialProtection
social protection
with transport, home-, day- and holi
day-care for the disabled and people in
need of care. Services specifically con
cerned with education and employ
ment of people with disabilities.
housing housing Services
concerned
with
any
home,
socialService
residence, facility, or premises which
provide temporary, interim or perma
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Value
childCareService child
care
service Services
concerned
with
the
day
care
of
socialService
children.
charityAndCounselling charity
and
counselling Institutions and services providing socialService
benefits in kind and/or counselling for
the needy, e.g. people who are un
employed, the socially deprived, dis
aster victims, victims of assault and
abuse, potential suicides, etc.
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,
Cabi
net, Duct, Pipe
US.ElectricityNetwork Electricity
Network Electricity
Cable,
Appurtenance
(if
included
in an electricity network)
US. OilGasChemicalsNetwork Oil,
Gas
or
Chemicals
Net OilGasChemicalsPipe, Appurtenance (if in
work
cluded 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> ( 1 ) <human
readable
name> GovernmentalService
Example: US.PoliceService Example:
Police
Service (serviceType:
ServiceTypeValue)
US.EnvironmentalManage
Environemental Management EnvironmentalManagementFacility
mentFacility
Facility
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
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

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7.1.1. Abstract
Monitoring
Feature
(AbstractMonitoringFeature)
An abstract base class for environmental monitoring features in the real world (EnvironmentalMonitoring
Network, 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
ReportToLegalAct voidable
AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting.
Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature
Association role Definition Type Voidability
involvedIn EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s)
in
EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
which the AbstractMonitoringFeature ingActivity
is involved.
hasObservation
Observation of emissions, of the state OM_Observation voidable
of environmental media and of other
ecosystem parameters (biodiversity,
ecological conditions of vegetation,
etc.) by or on behalf of public auth
orities at this AbstractMonitoringFea
ture.
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
Identifier
object.
name Plain
text
denotation
of
the
Abstract CharacterString voidable
MonitoringObject.
additionalDescription Plain
text
description
of
additional
in CharacterString voidable
formation not fitting in other at
tributes.
mediaMonitored Monitored
environmental
medium. MediaValue
legalBackground The
legal
context,
in
which
the
man LegislationCitation voidable
agement and regulation of the Ab
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
responsibleParty Responsible
party
for
the
Abstract RelatedParty voidable
MonitoringObject.
geometry Geometry
associated
to
the
Abstract GM_Object
MonitoringObject. For mobile facilities
the geometry represents the area the
facility is expected to measure in.
onlineResource A
link
to
an
external
document
provid URL voidable
ing further information on the Ab
stractMonitoringObject.
purpose Reason
for
which
the
AbstractMonitor PurposeOfCollection
voidable
ingObject has been generated.
Value
Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringObject
Association role Definition Type Voidability
observingCapability A
link
pointing
to
the
explicit
capabil ObservingCapability voidable
ity of an AbstractMonitoringObject.
This provides a clear link between the
observed property, the procedure used
as well as the location of the measure
ment
broader A
link
pointing
to
a
broader
Abstract AbstractMonitoringOb
voidable
MonitoringObject (a higher level in a ject
hierarchical structure).
The association has additional prop
erties as defined in the association
class Hierarchy.
narrower A
link
pointing
to
narrower
Abstract AbstractMonitoringOb
voidable
MonitoringObject(s) (a lower level in a ject
hierarchical structure).
The association has additional prop
erties as defined in the association
class Hierarchy.
supersedes In
a
genealogy,
the
AbstractMonitor AbstractMonitoringOb
voidable
ingObject(s) that has (have) been deac ject
tivated/replaced by another one.
supersededBy In
a
genealogy,
the
newly
active
Ab AbstractMonitoringOb
voidable
stractMonitoringObject(s) that replaces ject
(replace) the superseded one.
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
EnvironmentalMonitor TM_Object voidable
ingActivity.
activityConditions Textual
description
of
the
Environ CharacterString voidable
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
boundingBox Bounding
box
in
which
the
Environ GM_Boundary voidable
mentalMonitoringActivity takes place.
responsibleParty Responsible
party
for
the
Environment RelatedParty voidable
alMonitoringActivity.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
onlineResource A
link
to
an
external
document
provid URL voidable
ing further information on the En
vironmentalMonitoringActivity.
Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity
Association role Definition Type Voidability
setUpFor EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme(s)
EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
for which the EnvironmentalMonitor ingProgramme
ingActivity is set up.
uses Specific
set
of
AbstractMonitoringFea AbstractMonitoringFea
voidable
ture(s) involved in an Environment ture
alMonitoringActivity.
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
En GM_Point voidable
vironmentalMonitoringFacility.
measurementRegime Regime
of
the
measurement MeasurementRegim
voidable
eValue
mobile Indicate
whether
the
Environment Boolean voidable
alMonitoringFacility is mobile (reposi
tionable) during the acquisition of the
observation.
resultAcquisitionSource Source
of
result
acquisition. ResultAcquisitionSourc voidable
eValue
specialisedEMFType Categorisation
of
EnvironmentalMoni SpecialisedEMFTyp
voidable
toringFacilities generally used by do eValue
main and in national settings.
operationalActivityPeri
The period(s) during which the En TM_Object voidable
od
vironmentalMonitoringFacility has
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Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
Association role Definition Type Voidability
relatedTo Any
Thematic
Link
to
an
Environ EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
mental Monitoring Facility.
ingFacility
The association has additional prop
erties as defined in the association
class AnyDomainLink.
belongsTo A
link
pointing
to
the
Environment EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
alMonitoringNetwork(s) this Environ ingNetwork
mentalMonitoringFacility pertains to.
The association has additional prop
erties as defined in the association
class NetworkFacility.
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
Environ LegislationLevelValue voidable
mentalMonitoringNetwork is affiliated
with.
Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork
Association role Definition Type Voidability
contains A
link
pointing
to
the
Environment EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
alMonitoringFacility(s) included in this ingFacility
EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork.
The association has additional prop
erties as defined in the association
class NetworkFacility.
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.
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Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme
Association role Definition Type Voidability
triggers EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s)
EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
triggered by the EnvironmentalMoni ingActivity
toringProgramme.
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
observa TM_Object voidable
tions can be expected from this Ab
stractMonitoringObject. Can be only a
start time for running measurements or
an interval.
processType The
type
of
object
used
for
describing
ProcessTypeValue voidable
the process.
resultNature State
of
the
provided
result. ResultNatureValue voidable
onlineResource A
link
to
an
external
document
provid URL voidable
ing further information about an ISO
19156 “Observations and Measure
ments” compliant data model used to
store or exchange Observations and
Measurements acquired.
Association roles of the spatial object type ObservingCapability
Association role Definition Type Voidability
observedProperty The
property
being
observed
or
GF_PropertyType
measured at this AbstractMonitoring
Object.
featureOfInterest This
feature
is
the
real-world
object
GFI_Feature voidable
whose properties are under observa
tion, or is a feature intended to sample
the real-world object.
procedure
Link to the Process used to generate OM_Process
the result. The OM_Process shall be
suitable for the observed property. As
a corollary, details of the observed
property are constrained by the pro
cedure used.
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.
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Attributes of the data type AnyDomainLink
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
Comment Additional
information
on
the
domain
CharacterString voidable
link.
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
URI voidable
to the date indicated in the attribute
reportDate.
observationRequired Indicates
whether
an
observation
is
Boolean voidable
required for the AbstractMonitoring
Feature.
observingCapability
Indicates whether the observingCapa Boolean voidable
Required
bility is required for the AbstractMoni
toringFeature.
description Additional
information
on
the
actual
CharacterString voidable
data reported.
7.3. Code
lists
7.3.1. Measurement
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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.EnvironmentalMonitoring
Environmental Monitoring EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility
Facilities
Facilities
EF.EnvironmentalMonitoring
Environmental Monitoring EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork
Networks
Networks
EF.EnvironmentalMonitoring
Environmental Monitoring EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme
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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
RiverBasinDistrictValue
to the basin district of a watercourse.
status The
state
or
condition
of
the
facility,
StatusType voidable
with regard to the functional and oper
ational order, in which it is arranged
for a limited or extended time period.
Association roles of the spatial object type ProductionFacility
Association role Definition Type Voidability
groupedBuilding Buildings
managed
by
the
production
ProductionBuilding voidable
facility.
groupedPlot Plots
managed
by
the
production
facil ProductionPlot voidable
ity.
hostingSite Sites
at
a
distinct
geographic
location
ProductionSite voidable
where the production facility is located.
groupedInstallation Installations
technically
or
legally
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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
Identifier
object.
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
CharacterString voidable
conventional name of the installation.
description Descriptive
statement
about
the
instal CharacterString voidable
lation.
status The
state
or
condition
of
the
instal StatusType voidable
lation, with regard to the functional
and operational order, in which it is
arranged for a limited or extended
time period.
type Special
kind
of
an
installation,
denoting
InstallationType voidable
the operative function which has to be
performed.
Association roles of the spatial object type ProductionInstallation
Association role Definition Type Voidability
groupedInstallationPart Minor Installations technically or ProductionInstallation
voidable
legally part of an Installation
Part
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
Identifier
object.
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
CharacterString voidable
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
description Descriptive
statement
about
the
instal CharacterString voidable
lation part.
status The
state
or
condition
of
the
instal StatusType voidable
lation part, with regard to the func
tional and operational order, in which
it is arranged for a limited or extended
time period.
type Special
kind
of
an
installation
part,
de InstallationPartType voidable
noting the operative function which
has to be performed.
technique Method
to
reduce
pollutant
concen PollutionAbatement
voidable
tration due to the emissions of a tech TechniqueValue
nical component, typically a chimney.
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
Identifier
object.
thematicId Thematic
object
identifier. ThematicIdentifier
geometry Spatial
property
of
the
spatial
object. GM_MultiSurface
sitePlan Descriptive
statement
about
the
project
DocumentCitation voidable
concerning the configuration and or
ganisation of the production site.
name Official
denomination
or
proper
or
CharacterString voidable
conventional name of the site.
description Descriptive
statement
about
the
site. CharacterString voidable
status The
state
or
condition
of
the
site,
with
StatusType voidable
regard to the functional and oper
ational order, in which it is arranged
for a limited or extended time period.
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
Identifier
object.
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
geometry Spatial
property
of
the
spatial
object. GM_Surface
status The
state
or
condition
of
the
plot,
with
StatusType voidable
regard to the functional and oper
ational order, in which it is arranged
for a limited or extended time period.
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
TypeOfProductionBuild voidable
and industrial building.
ingValue
status The
state
or
condition
of
the
produc StatusType voidable
tion and industrial building, with re
gard to the functional and operational
order, in which it is arranged for a
limited or extended time period.
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
build AbstractBuilding voidable
ing in a Buildings data set.
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 ConditionOfFacility
component referring to a list of prede Value
fined potential values.
description Descriptive
statement
about
the
de CharacterString voidable
clared status.
validFrom The
starting
time
of
validity
for
a
status
Date voidable
type.
validTo The
ending
time
of
validity
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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
ProductionSite
Site
PF. <CodeListValue> ( 1 ) <human
readable
name> ProductionFacility
Example: PF.Manufacturing Example:
Manufacturing (activity:
EconomicActivityValue)
PF.ProductionPlot Production
And
Industrial
ProductionPlot
Parcel
PF.ProductionInstallation Production
And
Industrial
ProductionInstallation
Installation
PF.ProductionInstallationPart Production
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Layer Name Layer
Title Spatial
object
type
PF.ProductionBuilding Production
and
Industrial
ProductionBuilding
Building
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
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 pur
poses. 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
Site
Holding.
Constraints of the spatial object type Holding
At least one of the function attributes of the Holding spatial object shall be provided using the Economi
cActivityNACEValue 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
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
activity The
classification
of
the
economic
ac EconomicActivityNAC
tivity of the site, according to the EValue
NACE rev. 2.0 coding.
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
AquacultureSpecies
voidable
site.
Value
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 ( 1 ) 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
at
tribute has the value = “A1 - Crop and ani
mal production, hunting and related service
activities” (from the EconomicActivityNAC
EValue code list) or a narrower value)
AF. AquacultureHolding Aquaculture
Holding Holding
(spatial
objects
whose
activity
at
tribute has the value “A3 - Fishing and aqua
culture activities” (from the EconomicActiv
ityNACEValue code list) or a narrower value)
AF.Site Agricultural
and
Aquaculture
Site
Sites
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10. POPULATION
DISTRIBUTION
–
DEMOGRAPHY
10.1. Spatial
object
types
The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Population Distribution – De
mography: 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
Identifier
object.
areaOfDissemination The
part
of
the
2D
world
the
Statis GM_Surface
ticalDataDistribution describes.
universe When
distribution
is
related
to
a
subset
PT_FreeText
of the population and not the popu
lation in its whole, the literal descrip
tion of the way this subset was defined.
domain The
part
of
statistical
knowledge
the
PT_FreeText
data refers to.
measure The
measure
concerned
by
the
distribu VariableValue
tion.
measurementMethod The
description
of
the
statistic
StatisticsMeasurement
measurement method.
MethodValue
measurementUnit The
unit
of
the
measurement. UnitOfMeasure
notCountedProportion The proportion of population of the Number
area of interest that is not counted in
any of its spatial components.
periodOfMeasurement The
date
or
period
the
observation
has
TM_Period
been taken, the data was collected.
periodOfReference The
period
when
the
data
is
supposed
TM_Period
to give a picture of the area of interest.
periodOfValidity The
period
in
which
the
data
remains
TM_Period
relevant.
beginLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
generalStatus The
status
of
the
statistical
data
dis StatisticalDataStatus
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Association roles of the spatial object type StatisticalDistribution
Association role Definition Type Voidability
value The
statistical
values
composing
the
StatisticalValue
distribution.
classification Additional
classifications
used
to
split
a
Classification
total value of the described phenom
enon. The StatisticalDistribution object
will provide actually several distribu
tions, one for each item of the used
classification. When no classification
is provided, the statistical value is the
total population.
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. ClassificationItemType
Value
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
SpecialValue
for the piece of datum cannot be pro
vided: missing value, value hidden be
cause of confidentiality.
conventionallyLocated
The proportion of population counted Number
Proportion
in the piece of datum but that cannot
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approximatelyLocated
The proportion of population count Number
PopulationProportion
that doesn’t follow the common rule
for location. “Population” can be per
sons if persons are counted, dwellings
if the StatisticalDatadistribution is
about dwellings, etc.
comment Free
style
comment
about
the
value. PT_FreeText
flags A
set
of
one-character
encoded
com PT_FreeText
ments about the data.
periodOfMeasurement The
collection
period
of
the
statistical
TM_Period voidable
value. This period overrides the period
specified in the associated statistical
distribution.
status The
status
of
the
statistical
data. StatisticalDataStatus
Value
Association roles of the data type StatisticalValue
Association role Definition Type Voidability
dimensions
The part of the world the piece of Dimensions
datum refers to. Dimensions contains
a description of the geographic lo
cation (2D dimension) together with
possible additional dimensions when
population counts are produced simul
taneously for different individual char
acteristics.
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 char
acteristics.
Association roles of the data type Dimensions
Association role Definition Type Voidability
spatial The
spatial
dimension
of
the
statistical
StatisticalUnit
value.
thematic The
thematic
dimensions
of
the
statis ClassificationItem
tical value.
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.
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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
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— 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
de
nominator 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
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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 environ
mental 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 ob
ligations.
(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 environ
mental 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 ex
changed under environmental reporting obligations.
(6) “legal instrument” means a document that specifies legal obligations, including, but not limited to, inter
national 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/regu
lation 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
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Attributes of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
thematicId
Descriptive unique object identifier ap ThematicIdentifier voidable
plied to spatial objects in a defined in
formation theme.
name A
geographical
name
that
is
used
to
GeographicalName voidable
identify the management, restriction
or regulation zone in the real world.
It provides a “key” for implicitly associ
ating different representations of the
object.
geometry The
geometry
representing
the
spatial
GM_Object
extent of the spatial object.
zoneType High
level
classification
defining
the
ZoneTypeCode
type of management, restriction or
regulation zone.
specialisedZoneType Additional
classification
value
which
SpecialisedZoneType
voidable
further specialises the type of manage Code
ment, regulation or restriction zone rel
evant to the domain.
environmentalDomain Classification
of
the
environment
do EnvironmentalDomain
main(s) for which, through the estab
lishment of the zone, certain environ
mental objectives shall be reached.
designationPeriod Time
period
defining
when
the
man TM_Period voidable
agement, restriction or regulation
zone was legally designated or became
effective in the real world.
competentAuthority Description
of
the
organisation(s)
re RelatedParty voidable
sponsible for managing, restricting or
regulating measures or activities within
the zone.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone
Association role Definition Type Voidability
legalBasis Reference
to,
or
citation
of,
the
legal
LegislationCitation voidable
instrument or document that required
the establishment of the zone.
relatedZone Reference
to
a
related
management,
ManagementRestrictio
voidable
regulation or restriction zone.
nOrRegulationZone
plan Reference
to,
or
citation
of
a
plan
DocumentCitation voidable
(management or action plan) that de
scribes the environmental objectives
and measures that shall be undertaken
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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 pur
poses of air quality assessment and manage
ment.
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
Restriction zones established for the control
zone
and eradication of notifiable animal diseases
prospectingAndMiningPermi
prospecting and mining per The area on which the prospection or extrac
tArea
mit area
tion of any mineral has been authorised and
for which that right or permit is granted.
regulatedFairwayAtSeaOrLar
regulated fairway at Sea or Regulated navigation areas port-to-port es
geInlandWater
large inland water
tablished to organise traffic, prevent accident
and pollution and to support management
and planning.
restrictedZonesAroundCon
restricted zones around con Zones established to protect human, plant
taminatedSites
taminated sites
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 ( 1 ).
coastalZoneManagementArea coastal
zone management Area in which integrated coastal zone man
area
agement takes place.
drinkingWaterProtectionArea drinking water protection Area in which waste water leakage, use of
area
fertilizer or pesticides, or establishment of
waste disposal sites are prohibited.
nitrateVulnerableZone nitrate
vulnerable
zone Areas
of
land
which
drain
into
polluted
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Value Name Definition
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 coas
tal waters, identified under Article 3(1) of
Directive 2000/60/EC ( 2 ) 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
Direc
tive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament
and Council ( 3 ) as the main unit for manage
ment when an alternative to the River Basin
Districts or Sub-Districts are chosen.
waterBodyForWFD water
body
under
the
Water
The “water body” is a coherent sub-unit in
Framework Directive
the river basin (district) to which the envi
(2000/60/EC)
ronmental 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 ( 4 ).
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 intro
duction of organisms harmful to plants or
plant products and against their spread.
forestManagementArea forest
management
area Area
designated
for
the
sustainable
manage
ment of forest resources and functions.
( 1 ) OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.
( 2 ) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1.
( 3 ) OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27.
( 4 ) OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40.
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.
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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 par
ticles, 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 en
vironment 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 pol
lutants 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 re
sources 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 fu
ture generations.
landUse land
use The
term
land
use
deals
with
the
spatial
as
pects of all human activities on the land and
with the way in which the land surface is
adapted, or could be adapted, to serve
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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 Supplementary
Regulation. 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> ( 1 ) <human
readable
name> ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone
(zoneType: ZoneTypeCode)
Example: AM.AirQualityMan Example: Air Quality Man
agementZone
agement Zone
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
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/
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(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
identifier
object.
beginLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
validFrom The
time
when
the
exposed
element
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
exposed
el DateTime voidable
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Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement
Association role Definition Type Voidability
sourceOfSpatialRepre
The source object which is used to rep AbstractFeature voidable
sentation
resent the exposed element.
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 DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
determinationMethod Specifies
if
the
hazard
area
result
is
DeterminationMethod
delineated after modelling or deter Value
mined after interpretation.
endLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
identifier
object.
typeOfHazard A
generic
classification
and
a
specific
NaturalHazardClassifica
classification of the type of natural haz tion
ard.
validityPeriod The
time
frame
for
which
the
model
TM_Period voidable
applies.
Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractHazardArea
Association role Definition Type Voidability
source The
observed
event
that
triggered
the
AbstractObservedEvent voidable
modelling of a hazard area.
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 DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
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endLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
nameOfEvent Common
name
of
the
observed
event. CharacterString voidable
typeOfHazard A
generic
classification
and
a
specific
NaturalHazardClassifica
classification of the type of hazard.
tion
validFrom The
time
when
the
observed
event
DateTime voidable
started to exist in the real world.
validTo The
time
from
which
the
observed
DateTime voidable
event no longer exists in the real
world.
Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractObservedEvent
Association role Definition Type Voidability
isMonitoredBy The
environmental
program
which
EnvironmentalMonitor
voidable
monitors the observed event
ingActivity
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 DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifeSpanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
identifier
object.
sourceOfRisk A
generic
classification
and
a
specific
NaturalHazardClassifica
classification of the type of hazard tion
which is the source of risk.
validityPeriod Future
finite
time
frame
where
the
TM_Period voidable
model applies.
Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractRiskZone
Association role Definition Type Voidability
exposedElement The
element
that
is
within
a
hazardous
AbstractExposedEle
voidable
area
ment
source The
hazard
which
is
considered
for
the
AbstractHazardArea voidable
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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. ExposedElementClassifi voidable
cation
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
ex GM_Object
posed element.
assessmentOfVulner
Assessment of the vulnerability of the VulnerabilityAssess
voidable
ability
exposed element.
ment
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
ex GM_Surface
tent covered by the hazard area.
likelihoodOfOccurrence A general concept relating to the LikelihoodOfOccurren
voidable
chance of an event occurring.
ce
magnitudeOrIntensity An
expression
of
the
magnitude
or
the
LevelOrIntensity voidable
intensity of a phenomenon.
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.
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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
GM_Object
extent covered by the observed event.
magnitudeOrIntensity An
expression
of
the
magnitude
or
the
LevelOrIntensity voidable
intensity of a phenomenon.
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
ex GM_Surface
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
levelOfRisk
The level of risk is an assessment of the LevelOrIntensity voidable
combination of the consequences of an
event (hazard) and the associated prob
ability/likelihood of the occurrence of
the event.
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
exposedElementCatego
A generic classification of the types of ExposedElementCat
ry
element that are exposed to a risk.
egoryValue
specificExposedElement An additional denomination of ex SpecificExposedEle
voidable
Type
posed element according to a nomen mentTypeValue
clature that is specific to the data set.
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
CharacterString voidable
intensity.
quantitativeValue A
quantitative
assessment
of
the
level
Measure voidable
or intensity.
assessmentMethod A
citation
to
the
method
used
to
ex DocumentCitation voidable
press the level or intensity.
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
likeli CharacterString voidable
hood of occurrence of a hazard.
quantitativeLikelihood A
frequency
of
occurence
or
return
QuantitativeLikelihood voidable
period of a hazard phenomenon.
assessmentMethod A
citation
to
the
method
used
to
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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
HazardCategoryValue
natural hazards.
specificHazardType Additional
classification
of
the
natural
SpecificHazardType
voidable
hazard that further specifies the hazard Value
type according to a nomenclature that
is specific to this data set.
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
probabilityOfOccurren
The probability of occurrence of a haz Probability voidable
ce
ard event, expressed as a value between
0 and 1.
returnPeriod Long-term
average
interval
of
time
or
Number voidable
number of years within which an event
will be equalled or exceeded.
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
vul NaturalHazardClassifica
nerability is assessed.
tion
levelOfVulnerability Level
of
vulnerability. LevelOrIntensity voidable
magnitudeOrIntensi
An expression of the magnitude or the LevelOrIntensity voidable
tyOfHazard
intensity of a phenomenon.
typeOfElement A
classification
of
the
exposed
element. ExposedElementClassifi voidable
cation
12.4. Enumerations
12.4.1. Determination
Method
(DeterminationMethodValue)
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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
avail
able 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
social
beings acting as a whole or as a unit.
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,
econ
omics or monetary issues.
property property Any
object
subject
to
ownership,
such
economic
as a house.
infrastructure infrastructure Any
object
considered
as
a
structure
economic
providing a service, such as a road, a
bridge, a military facility, etc.
economicActivity economic
activity Any
object
representing
an
economic
economic
activity, such as an industry.
ruralLandUse rural
land
use Any
non-urban
object
that
is
dedicated
economic
to any given use.
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
heritage
from a cultural perspective, such as a
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Value Name Definition Parent
value
historicalAsset historical
asset Any
object
with
a
historical
relevance. heritage
worldHeritageSite world
heritage
site A
place
(such
as
a
forest,
mountain,
heritage
lake, desert, monument, building, com
plex, or city) that is listed by the UN
ESCO as of special cultural or physical
significance.
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
/
hydrologi
Processes that have a geological (geo
cal
sphere) or hydrological (hydrosphere)
nature (or origin).
tsunami tsunami Long
wave
disruption
in
a
large
water
geologicalHy
body reaching emerged land.
drological
volcanic volcanic An
opening,
or
rupture,
in
the
Earth’s
geologicalHy
crust that allows hot magma, ash and drological
gases to escape.
earthquake earthquake Earthquake
hazards
involve
the
propa geologicalHy
gation of elastic waves at or near the drological
surface after the release of tectonic
stress or other natural sources, such
as volcanic explosions or meteorite im
pacts.
subsidenceAndCollapse subsidence
and
collapse Subsidence
and
collapse
involve
mainly geologicalHy
vertical downwards ground movement drological
of the surface of the Earth due to dif
ferent 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).
landslide landslide Processes
of
downhill
slope
movements
geologicalHy
of soil, rock, and organic materials re drological
lated to different types of ground fail
ure.
snowAvalanche snow
avalanche A
snow
mass
with
typically
a
volume
geologicalHy
greater than 100 m 3 and a minimum drological
length of 50 meters that slides rapidly
downhill.
flood flood Processes
of
inundation
of
usually
dry
geologicalHy
(emerged) land, or temporary covering drological
by water of land not normally covered
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Value Name Definition Parent
value
toxicOrRadioactive toxic
or
radioactive Processes
related
to
the
nature
of
sub geologicalHy
stances that might pose a threat to drological
human health.
meteorologicalClimato
meteorological / clima
Processes that have a meteorological
logical
tological
(atmospheric) or climatic (changes in
the long-run of environmental vari
ables) nature (or origin).
drought drought Sustained
and
extensive
occurrence
of
meteorologi
below-average water availability, caused calClimato
by climate variability.
logical
extremeTemperature extreme
temperature An
abnormal
temperature
rise
or
de meteorologi
crease lasting longer than usual tem calClimato
perature rise or drop.
logical
tornadosAndHurrica
tornados, hurricanes
Violent (high speed) winds. meteorologi
nesStrongWinds
and strong winds
calClimato
logical
lightning lightning Discharge
of
atmospheric
electricity. meteorologi
calClimato
logical
stormSurge storm
surge Water
pushed
from
the
sea
onto
the
meteorologi
land caused by an atmospheric dis calClimato
ruption such as a hurricane or a rapid logical
change in atmospheric pressure.
fires fires This
category
includes
all
types
of
pro
cesses that involve the occurrence and
spreading of fire.
forestFireWildfire forest
fires
or
wild
fires Fire
occurrence
and
spreading
on
veg fires
etated land.
undergroundFires underground
fires Fire
spreading
below
the
surface,
typi fires
cally occurring in peat rich soils.
biological biological Processes
that
are
directly
linked
to
liv
ing organisms or products produced by
living organisms.
infestation infestation Abnormal
population
increase
of
living
biological
organisms.
epidemic epidemic An
outbreak
of
a
disease
that
spreads
rapidly among individuals in an area or
population.
allergens allergens Biological
products
or
substances
(such
biological
as pollen) that might cause allergy over
a large number of people.
cosmic cosmic Processes
from
outer
space.
meteoriteImpact meteorite
impact Solid
materials
from
outer
space
reach cosmic
ing the Earth.
magneticDisruption magnetic
disruption Disturbances
of
the
magnetic
field
of
cosmic
the Earth.
solarAndCosmicRadi
solar and cosmic radi
Radiation from outer space (UV, cosmic
ation
ations
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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> ( 1 ) <human
readable
name> HazardArea,
HazardAreaCoverage
(typeOfHaz
ard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)
Example: NZ.Landslide Example:
Landslides
NZ. <CodeListValue> ( 2 ) <human
readable
name> ObservedEvent,
ObservedEventCoverage
(type
OfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)
Example: NZ.Flood Example:
Floods
NZ.ExposedElement Exposed
Elements ExposedElement
NZ.ExposedElementCoverage Exposed
Element
Coverage ExposedElementCoverage
( 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).
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)
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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_Obser
vation 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:
— Oceanographic Geographical Features
— Specialised Observations (specified in Section 7.4 of Annex I)
— Processes (specified in Section 7.2 of Annex I)
— Observable Properties (specified in Section 7.3 of Annex I)
— Observation References (specified in Section 7.1 of Annex I)
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
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(2) Data related to the theme Oceanographic Geographical Features shall be made available using the follow
ing types defined in the Specialised Observations package in Annex I: PointObservation, PointTimeSeries
Observation, 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
Obser PointObservation
vation
OF.PointTimeSeriesObserv
Oceanographic Point Time PointTimeSeriesObservation
ation
series Observation
OF.MultiPointObservation Oceanographic
Multipoint
MultiPointObservation
Observation
OF.GridObservation Oceanographic
Grid
Obser GridObservation
vation
OF.GridSeriesObservation Oceanographic
Grid
Series
GridSeriesObservation
Observation
15. SEA
REGIONS
15.1. Spatial
object
types
The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Sea Regions:
— Sea Area
— Sea
— Marine Circulation Zone
— Intertidal Area
— Shoreline
— Shore Segment
— Coastline
— Marine Contour
— Marine Layer
— Sea Bed Area
— Sea Surface Area
15.1.1. Sea
Area
(SeaArea)
An area of sea defined according to its physical and chemical characteristics. It may have multiple geometries
(extent) to represent different tidal states.
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Attributes of the spatial object type SeaArea
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
seaAreaType Type
of
the
sea
area
according
to
the
SeaAreaTypeClassifica
classifications in the SeaAreaTypeClas tionValue
sificationValue code list, e.g. estuary.
extent
The extent of the sea area at a particu MarineExtent
lar tidal state.
parameterValue A
value
of
some
parameter
assigned
to
ParameterValuePair
the sea area. E.g. Annual Mean Sea Sur
face Temperature = 12 degrees Celsius.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type SeaArea
Association role Definition Type Voidability
subArea Sea
Areas
can
consist
of
sub
areas,
e.g.
SeaArea
a Sea Area defining all European seas
could be an aggregation of multiple
Sea Areas (North Sea, Mediterranean
Sea etc.).
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
MarineExtent
Water.
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
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Attributes of the spatial object type MarineCirculationZone
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
zoneType The
type
of
the
Marine
Circulation
ZoneTypeValue
Zone, e.g. sedimentCell.
extent The
extent
of
the
Marine
Circulation
MarineExtent
Zone at a particular tidal state.
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
WaterLevelValue
define the lower limit of the Intertidal
Area, e.g. “meanLowWater”.
highWaterLevel The
high
water
level
which
was
used
to
WaterLevelValue
define the upper limit of the Intertidal
Area, e.g. “meanHighWater”.
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
WaterLevelValue voidable
shoreline (e.g. meanHighWater).
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,
ShoreTypeClassifica
voidable
taken from the ShoreTypeClassifica tionValue
tionValue code list.
shoreStability The
primary
stability
type
of
the
shore
ShoreStabilityValue voidable
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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
iso AbstractObservablePro
lines (e.g. wave height).
perty
validTime The
time
at
which
this
contour
is
rep TM_Instant
resentative.
Association roles of the spatial object type MarineContour
Association role Definition Type Voidability
sourceObservations Used
to
link
to
a
collection
of
under ObservationSet
lying observations which were used to
define a marine contour.
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
TM_Period
is valid.
Association roles of the spatial object type MarineLayer
Association role Definition Type Voidability
subLayer A
marine
layer
may
have
a
sub-layer,
MarineLayer
for example an Oil Slick may have a
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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. SeaSurfaceClassifica
tionValue
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 tempera
ture, 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)
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Attributes of the data type ParameterValuePair
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
parameter A
definition
of
the
observed
parameter
AbstractObservablePro
(e.g. mean temperature).
perty
value The
value
of
the
observed
parameter,
Measure
e.g. 12 degrees Celsius.
validTime The
time
for
which
the
attributed
value
TM_Object Voidable
is valid. This may be a time instant or a
duration.
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.
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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-geo
graphical 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
Identifier
object.
geometry The
geometry
defining
the
ecological
GM_MultiSurface
region.
regionClassification Region
class
code,
according
to
a
clas RegionClassification
sification scheme.
Value
regionClassification
Classification scheme used for classify RegionClassification
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
regionClassificationLe
The classification level of the region RegionClassificationLe
voidable
vel
class.
velValue
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
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
inter
national level.
local Local
This is a region classification on the local
level.
national National
This is a region classification on the national
level.
regional Regional This
is
a
region
classification
on
the
regional
level.
16.2.2. Region
Classification
Scheme
(RegionClassificationSchemeValue)
Codes defining the various bio-geographical regions.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Bio-geographical
Regions.
16.2.3. Region
Classification
(RegionClassificationValue)
Codes used to define the various bio-geographical regions.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined
by data providers:
— Environmental Stratification Classification (EnvironmentalStratificationClassificationValue): Codes for the
climatic stratification of the environment in the 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.
— Marine Strategy Framework Directive Classification (MarineStrategyFrameworkDirectiveClassificationValue):
Codes for the Marine Stategy Framework Directive classification, as listed in Article 4 of Directive
2008/56/EC ( 1 ).
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— Natura 2000 And Emerald Bio-geographical Region Classification (Natura2000AndEmeraldBio-geographi
calRegionClassificationValue): 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 Environ
ment Agency.
— Natural Vegetation Classification (NaturalVegetationClassificationValue): Codes for the natural vegetation
classification, as specified in the main formations in Bohn, U., Gollub, G., and Hettwer, C., Map of the
natural vegetation of Europe: scale 1:2,500,000, Part 2: Legend, Bundesamt für Naturschutz (German Federal
Agency for Nature conservation), Bonn, 2000.
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
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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
GM_Object
natural boundaries.
habitat The
identifier
for
a
habitat
class,
de HabitatTypeCoverType
fined and described in an international,
national or local habitat classification
scheme.
habitatSpecies List
of
species
which
occur
in
or
con HabitatSpeciesType voidable
stitute a certain habitat at the time of
mapping.
habitatVegetation
List of vegetation types (according to a HabitatVegetationType voidable
local vegetation classification scheme)
which constitute a certain habitat.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
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
LocalNameType voidable
national nomenclature with its national
taxonomic concept.
referenceSpeciesScheme Reference
list
defining
a
nomenclatural ReferenceSpeciesSchem
and taxonomical standard to which all eValue
local species names and taxonomic
concepts shall be mapped.
referenceSpeciesId Identifier
of
one
of
the
reference
lists
ReferenceSpeciesCod
given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.
eValue
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
Area voidable
type within the provided geometry of
the habitat spatial object.
lengthCovered The
length
covered
by
a
certain
habitat
Length voidable
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
volumeCovered The
volume
of
a
certain
habitat
type
Volume voidable
within the provided geometry of a
habitat spatial object.
referenceHabitatTypeId Habitat
type
unique
identifier
(code)
ac ReferenceHabitatType
cording to one Pan-European classifi CodeValue
cation scheme.
referenceHabitatType
One of the Pan-European classification ReferenceHabitatType
Scheme
schemes that are widely used in Eu SchemeValue
rope.
localHabitatName Habitat
type
according
to
a
local
habi LocalNameType voidable
tat classification scheme.
referenceHabitatType
Name of a habitat type according to CharacterString voidable
Name
one Pan-European classification
scheme.
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)
ac LocalNameType
cording to a local classification scheme.
Natural language name according to a
local vegetation classification scheme.
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
CharacterString
classification scheme.
localNameCode Natural
language
name
according
to
a
LocalNameCodeValue
local classification scheme.
qualifierLocalName The
relation
between
the
local
name
QualifierLocalNam
voidable
and the corresponding name in the eValue
Pan-European schema.
localName Name
according
to
a
local
classification
CharacterString voidable
scheme.
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.
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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
concep
tually 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
concep
tually a subtype of its related local type.
overlaps overlaps There
is
a
certain
overlap
between
the
local
type and its related Pan-European type ac
cording to their respective definitions, but
none of the other specific relationships (con
gruent, excludes, included in, includes) holds.
17.4.2. Reference
Habitat
Type
Code
(ReferenceHabitatTypeCodeValue)
Values used in the Pan-European habitat classification schemes.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists:
— EUNIS Habitat Type Code (EunisHabitatTypeCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to the
EUNIS Biodiversity database, as specified in the EUNIS habitat types classification published on the web
site of the European Environment Agency.
— Habitats Directive Code (HabitatsDirectiveCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to 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.
marineStrategyFrameworkDi
Marine strategy framework Classification of habitats according to table 1
rective
directive
of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.
17.4.4. Local
Name
Code
(LocalNameCodeValue)
Identifier taken from any local classification scheme.
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17.5. Theme-specific
Requirements
(1) It is mandatory to make available at least one habitat type according to a (pan-european) referenceHabit
atTypeScheme 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
Identifier
object.
domainExtent The
geographic
extent
of
the
domain
GM_MultiSurface voidable
of the feature collection.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
name Name
of
a
specific
data
set
provided
CharacterString voidable
for Species Distribution.
Association roles of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionDataSet
Association role Definition Type Voidability
member Individual
spatial
object
in
a
collectio SpeciesDistributionUnit
nof spatial objects.
documentBasis Reference
to
or
citation
of
a
document
DocumentCitation voidable
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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
collec GM_Object
tion.
inspireId External
object
identifier
of
the
spatial
Identifier
object.
distributionInfo
The description of the subject of dis DistributionInfoType voidable
tribution (occurrences or population),
the indication of the count of observa
tions or population size of the particu
lar species, species group or taxon rank
and its distribution or isolation within
the species distribution unit.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
speciesName Identifier
and
scientific
name,
including
SpeciesNameType
the author, taken from an international
reference list, optionally completed by
a locally used name and its taxonomic
concept relationship to the reference
name.
Association roles of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit
Association role Definition Type Voidability
spatialObject A
reference
to
another
spatial
object
AbstractFeature voidable
defining the spatial extent of a distribu
tion unit.
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 popu
lation size of the particular species.
Attributes of the data type DistributionInfoType
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
occurrenceCategory The
species
population
density
in
the
OccurrenceCategory
species distribution unit.
Value
residencyStatus Information
on
the
status
of
residency
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
populationSize A
range
value
indicating
the
counted,
PopulationSizeType
estimated or calculated occurrences or
population sizes, using an upper and a
lower limit.
sensitiveInfo Boolean
value
that
indicates
whether
Boolean voidable
the location of a specific species is sen
sitive.
populationType The
permanency
of
populations,
par PopulationTypeValue voidable
ticularly with regard to migratory
species within a given species distribu
tion unit.
collectedFrom The
date
when
the
collecting
of
the
Date voidable
original species occurrence data started.
collectedTo The
date
when
the
collecting
of
the
Date voidable
original species occurrence data
stopped.
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
CountingMethodValue
indication of the abundance of a
species within a specific species dis
tribution unit.
countingUnit
What has been counted, estimated or CountingUnitValue
calculated when compiling information
on the abundance of a species within
the species distribution unit.
populationSize A
range
value
indicating
the
counted,
RangeType
estimated or calculated occurrences or
population sizes using upper and lower
bounds.
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
Integer
value of this attribute is null and lower
Bound is populated, this implies that
the value is between the lowerBound
and infinity.
lowerBound The
lower
limit
of
the
range.
If
the
Integer
value of this attribute is null and up
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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
ReferenceSpeciesCod
given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.
eValue
referenceSpeciesScheme Reference
list
defining
a
nomenclatural ReferenceSpeciesSchem
and taxonomical standard to which all eValue
local names and taxonomic concepts
shall be mapped.
referenceSpeciesName The
scientific
name
used
in
the
auth CharacterString voidable
orized ReferenceSpeciesScheme.
localSpeciesId Identifier
used
in
national
nomencla LocalSpeciesNameCod
voidable
ture.
eValue
localSpeciesScheme Name
of
local
species
classification
CharacterString voidable
scheme (bibliographic reference).
localSpeciesName Scientific
name
used
in
national
no CharacterString voidable
menclature with its national taxonomic
concept.
qualifier
Specifies the taxonomic concept rela QualifierValue voidable
tionship between local species identifier
and the reference species identifier.
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 tech
nique.
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
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— 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
Species
DistributionUnit 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
SpeciesDistribu
tionUnit.
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 dis
tribution 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 Dis
tribution.
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
localSpecie
sName is included in the concept of the ref
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Value Name Definition
includes Includes The
taxonomic
concept
of
the
localSpecie
sName includes the concept of the referen
ceSpeciesName.
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, pub
lished 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 dis
tribution.
18.5. Theme-specific
Requirements
(1) Where grid representations of species distributions are needed, the Grid_ETRS89-LAEA as defined in
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(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 ge
ometries 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> ( 1 ) Species
Distribution
(of
SpeciesDistributionUnit (speciesName / refer
<human readable name>)
enceSpeciesId: ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue)
Example: SD.SulaBassana Example:
Species
Distribution (of Sula
bassana)
( 1 ) One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).
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 ( 1 ).
(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, biodegrad
able 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
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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
Length voidable
the height/depth range.
upperBound
Value indicating the upper bound of Length
the height/depth range.
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,
repre VerticalExtentValue
sented by a scalar or by a range of
values.
verticalReference Reference
level
that
was
chosen
to
de VerticalReferenceValue
termine the vertical height/depth.
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
VerticalReferenceRange
height or depth range of an Energy Type
Resource.
scalar Number
representing
the
height
or
Length
depth of an Energy Resource.
Constraints of the union type VerticalExtentValue
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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 Re
sources.
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 Re
sources.
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 diges
tion 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 con
verted 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 con
tains biodegradable materials that are incin
erated at specific installations.
solarPhotovoltaic solar
photovoltaic Sunlight
converted
into
electricity
by
the
use
of solar cells usually made of semi-conduct
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Value Name Definition
solarThermal solar
thermal Heat
from
solar
radiationthat
can
consist
of
solar thermal-electric plants or of equipment
for the production of heat.
solidBiomass solid
biomass Covers
organic,
non-fossil
material
of
bio
logical origin which may be used as fuel
for heat production or electricity generation.
tideWaveOcean tide,
wave,
ocean Mechanical
energy
derived
from
tidal
move
ment, wave motion or ocean current and
exploited for electricity generation.
wind wind Kinetic
energy
of
wind
exploited
for
electric
ity 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
sedi
ment often referred to as High Rank, due to
their high calorific value, or Black Coals,
given their physical characteristic. This cat
egory 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 sur
face temperature and pressure and its physi
cal 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
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Value Name Definition
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 petro
leum 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 hydrocar
bons).
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 Re
sources.
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
Identifier
object.
geometry Geometric
representation
of
spatial
ex GM_Object
tent covered by this energy resource.
classificationAndQuan
A reference classification scheme to ClassificationAndQuan
tificationFramework
classify and quantify energy resources. tificationFramework
Value
verticalExtent Vertical
dimensional
property
consist VerticalExtentType voidable
ing of an absolute measure or range
of measures referenced to a well-de
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
exploitationPeriod The
exploitationPeriod
defines
the
start
ExploitationPeriodType voidable
and, if applicable, the end date of the
application.
reportingAuthority Organisation
responsible
for
reporting
RelatedParty voidable
on the estimated and produced energy
resources.
resourceName The
name
of
the
energy
resource. GeographicalName voidable
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
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
re FossilFuelResourceType
sources in a single spatial object.
dateOfDiscovery The
date
the
energy
source
was
dis TM_Position voidable
covered.
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
Measure voidable
resource within the spatial extent.
dateOfDetermination Date
on
which
the
capacity
of
the
re TM_Position voidable
source has been determined.
typeOfResource The
type
of
renewable
energy
or
waste
RenewableAndWast
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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
Measure
the calorific range.
upperBound
Value indicating the upper bound of Measure
the calorific range.
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
CalorificRangeType
the calorific value of an Energy Re
source.
calorificScalar Measure
quantifying
the
calorific
prop Measure
erty of an Energy Resource.
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
spa Measure
tial object.
dateOfDetermination Date
on
whichthe
resource
was
quanti TM_Position
fied.
resourceClass Category
indicating
the
different
con FossilFuelClassValue
fidence of fossil fuel resource, like in
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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
CalorificValueType voidable
by its own calorific value, i.e. the quan
tity of energy available in a unit of
mass.
quantity Amount
of
resource
according
to
the
HydrocarbonMeasure voidable
specific categorisation.
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
Identifier
object.
potentialType There
are
various
types
of
potential
PotentialTypeValue
energy, each associated with a particu
lar type of power.
typeOfResource Type
of
renewable
and
waste
resource
RenewableAndWast
to which the measured phenomenon is eValue
applicable.
domainExtent The
attribute
domainExtent
shall
con EX_Extent
tain the extent of the spatiotemporal
domain of the coverage. Extents may
be specified in both space and time.
assessmentMethod A
reference
to
the
method
used
to
as DocumentCitation voidable
sess the energy resource potential.
name Name
of
the
coverage. CharacterString voidable
validTime The
time
period
for
which
this
cover TM_Period voidable
age is representative.
verticalExtent A
number
or
a
range
of
height/depth
VerticalExtentType voidable
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
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.RenewableAndWasteRe
Renewable And Waste Re RenewableAndWasteResource
source
sources
ER.RenewableAndWastePoten Renewable And Waste Po RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage
tialCoverage
tential Coverage
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).
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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. EarthResourceDimen
voidable
sion
expression An
indicator
of
whether
an
EarthRe Category voidable
source appears on the surface or has
been detected under cover rocks.
form The
orebody’s
typical
physical
and
Category voidable
structural relationship to wallrocks
and associated rocks.
linearOrientation The
linear
orientation
of
the
Earth
Re CGI_LinearOrientation voidable
source.
planarOrientation The
planar
orientation
of
the
Earth
Re CGI_PlanarOrientation voidable
source.
shape The
typical
geometrical
shape
of
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Attribute Definition Type Voidability
sourceReference The
source
reference
for
the
Earth
Re DocumentCitation voidable
source.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanversion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
Association roles of the spatial object type EarthResource
Association role Definition Type Voidability
oreAmount The
estimated
or
calculated
amount
of
OreMeasure voidable
ore with the identification of the com
modities contained and their grade.
explorationHistory Chronological
list
of
surveys
under ExplorationActivity voidable
taken to better define the potential of
a mineral occurrence.
classification Classification
of
the
EarthResource. MineralDepositModel voidable
resourceExtraction One
or
more
periods
of
mining
activity
MiningActivity voidable
of the earth resource.
commodityDescription The
commodities
present
in
the
re Commodity
source ranked by importance order
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. MineralOccurrence
TypeValue
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 ImportanceValue voidable
commodity.
commodity The
earth
resource
commodity. CommodityCodeValue
commodityRank The
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Association roles of the spatial object type Commodity
Association role Definition Type Voidability
source The
deposit/resource
from
which
the
EarthResource
commodity comes.
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
explo TM_Period
ration activity.
activityType The
type
of
exploration
activity. ExplorationActivity
TypeValue
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
Identifier
object.
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
MiningFeature
MiningFeatureOccurrence specifies.
20.3.1.7. Mine
(Mine)
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Attributes of the spatial object type Mine
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
mineName Data
type
indicating
the
Mine
Name
MineName
and whether it is the preferred name.
status Operational
status
value
of
the
mine. MineStatusValue
sourceReference The
source
reference
for
the
mine. DocumentCitation voidable
startDate Date
on
which
the
mine
commenced
TM_Instant voidable
operation.
endDate Date
on
which
the
mine
ceased
oper TM_Instant voidable
ation.
beginLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was inserted or
changed in the spatial data set.
endLifespanVersion
Date and time at which this version of DateTime voidable
the spatial object was superseded or
retired in the spatial data set.
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
MiningActivity
Mine.
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
TM_Period
activity.
activityType The
type
of
mining
activity. MiningActivityType
Value
oreProcessed The
amount
of
ore
processed
by
the
Quantity voidable
activity.
processingType The
type
of
processing
carried
out
dur ProcessingActivityType
ing the mining activity.
Value
Association roles of the spatial object type MiningActivity
Association role Definition Type Voidability
associatedMine The
mine
where
the
mining
activity
Mine voidable
takes or took place.
deposit The
deposit
to
which
the
mining
activ EarthResource voidable
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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
QuantityRange voidable
the commodity measure.
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
Com Commodity
modityMeasure refers.
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
in Boolean voidable
cludes the reserves value.
includesResources A
flag
indicating
if
the
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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
Boolean
value in mineName is the preferred
name of the mine.
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
MineralDepositGroup
by generic characteristics.
Value
mineralDepositType Style
of
mineral
occurrence
or
deposit. MineralDepositType
voidable
Value
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
classificationMethodU
Means of calculating the measurement. ClassificationMethodU
sed
sedValue
date Date
of
calculated
or
estimated
value. TM_GeometricPrimitive
dimension Size
of
the
body
used
in
the
calcu EarthResourceDimen
voidable
lation.
sion
ore Amount
of
ore. QuantityRange
proposedExtractionMe
The method proposed to extract the Category voidable
thod
commodity.
sourceReference The
reference
for
the
OreMeasure
DocumentCitation
values.
Association roles of the data type OreMeasure
Association role Definition Type Voidability
measureDetails
A measure of the amount of each com CommodityMeasure
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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
ResourceCategoryValue
measured, indicated or inferred.
includesReserves A
flag
indicating
whether
the
estimate
Boolean voidable
of resources includes reserve values.
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
Ex
ploration 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 re
source 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 guide
lines for the reporting of exploration in
formation, mineral resources and mineral re
serves in Canada.
SAMRECcode SAMREC
code The
South
African
Code
for
Reporting
of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and
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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 Re
serves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and
Europe.
SMEGuide SME
Guide A
guide
for
reporting
exploration
in
formation, 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
Commit
tee 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 Min
eral Reserves International Reporting Stan
dards (CRIRSCO) integrates the minimum
standards being adopted in national repor
ting codes worldwide with recommendations
and interpretive guidelines for the public re
porting of exploration results, mineral re
sources and mineral reserves.
UNFCCode UNFC
Code The
United
Nations
Framework
Classification
for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and
Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) is a uni
versally 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 Oper
ations. Developed by the United States Se
curities and Exchange Commission.
PERCCode PERC
Code The
Pan
European
Reserves
and
Resources
Reporting Committee (PERC) Code for Re
porting of Exploration Results, Mineral Re
sources and Mineral Reserves (further re
ferred to as “the Code”) sets out minimum
standards, recommendations and guidelines
for Public Reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in
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Value Name Definition
russianCode Russian
Code Currently
effective
in
Russia
is
the
Code
ap
proved by the Decree of the Ministry of
Natural Resources, RF No 278 of 11 De
cember, 2006. Full title of the Document:
Classification of resources/reserves and prog
nostic resources of solid minerals.
historicResourceEstimate Historic
resource
estimate Term
for
resource
estimation
before
“stan
dard 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;
metallicMiner
Gold; Platinoids in general.
als
baseMetals base
metals Mineral
occurrences
including
Alumin metallicMiner
ium; Copper; Lead; Lead + Zinc; Tin; als
Zinc
ironFerroalloyMetals iron
and
ferro-alloy
Mineral occurrences including Cobalt; metallicMiner
metals
Chromium; Iron; Manganese; Molyb als
denum; Niobium; Nickel; Vanadium;
Tungsten.
specialityAndRareMetals speciality and rare Mineral occurrences including Beryl metallicMiner
metals
lium; Bismuth; Cadmium; Germanium, als
Gallium; Hafnium; Mercury; Indium; Li
thium; Rubidium, Cesium; Rhenium;
Rare Earths (undifferentiated); Anti
mony; Selenium; Tantalum; Tellurium;
Titanium (ilmenite, rutile); Zirconium
(zircon, baddeleyite).
nonMetallicMinerals non-metallic
minerals Mineral
occurrences
including
any
type
of non-metallic mineral.
buildingRawMaterial building
raw
material Mineral
occurrences
including
Aggre nonMetallic
gate; Dimension & ornamental stones Minerals
(granite, gabbro, travertine, etc.); Gyp
sum, anhydrite; Cement limestone;
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ceramicAndRefractory ceramic
and
refractory Mineral
occurrences
including
common nonMetallic
clays (brick, tile); White-firing clays (re Minerals
fractory and ceramic clays); Dolomite;
Feldspar, nepheline; Kaolin; Andalusite
group (andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite).
chemicalMinerals chemical
minerals Mineral
occurrences
including
Borates;
nonMetallic
Barite; Fluorite; Magnesium (magnesite); Minerals
Sodium sulphate; Sodium carbonate
(trona); Pyrite; Sulphur; Rock salt;
Strontium; Zeolites.
energyCoverMinerals energy
cover
minerals Mineral
occurrences
including
Bitumi nonMetallic
nous sandstone/limestone, oil shale; Minerals
Coal; Lignite; Peat; Thorium; Uranium.
fertilizer fertilizer Mineral
occurrences
including
Phos nonMetallic
phate; Potash (sylvite, carnalite).
Minerals
preciousAndSemi
precious and semi- Mineral occurrences including Dia nonMetallic
PreciousStones
precious stones
mond (industrial and gemstone); Emer Minerals
ald; Ruby, Sapphire, Corundum (gem
stone); Beryls, quartz, tourmalines, gar
nets, topaz, peridot, zircon, etc. (gem
stones).
specialityAndOtherIn
speciality and other in Mineral occurrences including Abras nonMetallic
dustrialMinerals
dustrial rocks and min ives: garnet, staurolite, corundum; As Minerals
erals
bestos (antophyllite, chrysotile, croc
idolite); Attapulgite, sepiolite (clay);
Bentonite (clay); Limestone, calcite (fil
ler); Diatomite (kieselguhr); Graphite;
Mica; Perlite; Quartz (massive / block
for ferrosilicon); Quartz, optical & pie
zoelectrical use; Silica sand; Talc, pyro
phyllite; Vermiculite; Wollastonite.
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 occur
rences.
hammerProspecting
hammer prospecting
Drafting of a very preliminary geologi regionalRe
AndGeologicalRecon
and geological recon cal map with the main formations and connaissance
naissance
naissance
the main structures, including the lo
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regionalGeochemistry regional
geochemistry The
detection
of
abnormal
concen regionalRe
trations of chemical elements in super connaissance
ficial water, soils or organisms, usually
accomplished by instrumental, spot-
test, or rapid techniques which are ap
plicable in the field.
airborneGeophysics airborne
geophysics Exploration
technique
based
on
the
de regionalRe
tection of anomalous physical char connaissance
acteristics of a ground.
regionalHeavyMineral
regional heavy mineral Prospecting with a hand-held washing regionalRe
Sampling
sampling
tool, usually shaped like a plate or a connaissance
flat cone, at the bottom of which the
densest fractions of a soil, a stream
sediment are collected.
detailedSurfaceExplor
detailed surface explora Detailed surface exploration to delin
ation
tion
eate anomalies and describe occur
rences in their refined geological con
text.
geologicalMappingAnd
geological mapping and Detailed geological mapping of the detailedSurfa
Sampling
sampling
area(s) of interest.
ceExploration
detailedGeochemistry detailed
geochemistry Detailed
surveys
(often
on
a
grid)
with
detailedSurfa
the most appropriate method, in order ceExploration
to confirm and better delineate and
characterize geochemical anomalies
identified during the previous phase.
detailedGeophysics detailed
geophysics Detailed
surveys
(often
on
a
grid)
with
detailedSurfa
the most appropriate method, in order ceExploration
to confirm and better delineate and
characterize geophysical anomalies
identified during the previous phase.
detailedHeavyMineral
detailed heavy mineral Detail prospecting in a local scale with detailedSurfa
Sampling
sampling
a hand-held washing tool, usually ceExploration
shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at
the bottom of which the densest frac
tions of a soil, a stream sediment are
collected.
subsurfaceExploration subsurface
exploration Subsurface
exploration
using
the
low
costs techniques (trenching, destructive
drilling, etc.), of resources appraisal.
trenchingChannelSam
removal of overburden, Shallow ditch from which a sample can subsurfaceEx
pling
trenching, channel sam be taken and a geological observation ploration
pling
made.
augerDrilling auger
drilling Drilling
of
a
cylindrical
hole
with
an
ad
subsurfaceEx
hoc tool in order to collect a rock ploration
sample, or to carry out a physical
measurement or a geological observa
tion. 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
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percussionDrilling percussion
drilling Drilling
of
a
cylindrical
hole
with
an
ad
subsurfaceEx
hoc tool in order to collect a rock ploration
sample, or to carry out a physical
measurement or a geological observa
tion. By extension, designates also the
drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose.
In this case, drilling is performed with
a percussion tool.
assesmentOfResource assesmantof
the
resour The aim of this phase is the (still
ce
rough) delineation of the envelope of
an orebody. Logging of cores, sampling
of mineralized sections to better under
stand the distinctive features of the de
posit, the physical properties of the
ore, and finally to lead to a first (still
approximate) calculation of the re
source.
reconnaissancePer
reconnaissance per The assessment of the resource using assesmentO
cussionDrilling
cussion drilling
percussion drilling, sometimes on a fResource
grid with a wide mesh. The aim of
this phase is the (still rough) delin
eation of the envelope of an orebody.
Drill logging, sampling of mineralized
sections to better understand the dis
tinctive features of the deposit, the
physical properties of the ore, and
finally to lead to a first (still approxi
mate) calculation of the resource.
reconnaissanceCoreDril reconnaissance core
Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad assesmentO
ling
drilling
hoc tool in order to collect a rock fResource
sample, or to carry out a physical
measurement or a geological observa
tion. 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.
geologicalInterpretation geological interpre Compilation and synthesis of all the assesmentO
tation
available geological information in fResource
order to get an as precise as possible
model of the mineral resource.
oreBeneficiationTest ore
beneficiation
tests Technique
designed
to
treat
run
of
assesmentO
mine material.
fResource
approximateResourceC
approximate calculation Rough evaluation of the tonnage and assesmentO
alculation
of the resource
grade essentially based on drill holes fResource
information, by correlation and inter
polation of intersected mineralized sec
tions.
evaluationOfOreDeposit evaluation of the ore This the final phase of evaluation lead
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systematicReconnaiss
systematic reconnais The evaluation of the ore deposit with evaluationO
anceCoreDrilling
sance core drilling
the aim of getting very detailed in fOreDeposit
formation on the whole deposit and
best quality samples. This the final
phase of evaluation leading to the
final yes/no mining decision
miningWorkings mining
workings Reconnaissance
workings
aimed
at
get evaluationO
ting a better understanding of the de fOreDeposit
posit, and allowing to get large ore
samples for detailed beneficiation tests.
geostatisticalEstimates geostatistical
estimates Technique
based
on
probability
theory evaluationO
that is used to compute regionalized fOreDeposit
variables, the values of which depend
on their position in space, such as the
metal content or grade in a deposit.
feasibilityStudyReport feasibility
study
and
re Technical economic study aimed at as evaluationO
port
sessing the possibility to launching a fOreDeposit
mine venture.
miningPilot mining
pilot Intermediate
phase
between
laboratory
evaluationO
tests and actual plant.
fOreDeposit
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,
Identification of possible markers of a min
showings, occurrences,
eralized area.
altered areas
anomalies anomalies Anomaly
or
anomalous
area
which
geo
physical or geochemical properties are differ
ent from areas around and which might in
dicate 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
A detailed map with location of all the min
location of mineralized areas eralized occurrences whatever their size and
representation of their relationships with li
thology, structures, alteration zones, anom
alous areas, sampling analysis results.
structuredAnomalies structured
anomalies Narrowing
of
the
area
under
mineral
pros
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prospectBoundariesRefine
prospect boundaries
Progressively reducing the surface area until
ment
refinement
the discovery of a mineral deposit.
primaryReconnaissanceMin
mineralization primary
The first attempts to see (removal of over
eralization
reconnaissance
burdens, 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 (per
cussion 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
dem
onstrated using systematic core drilling and
sometimes some preliminary mining work
ings. The external geometry of the ore
body and its internal structure (including
ore grade distribution) starts to be well-
known.
indicatedAndEstimatedOreDe
ore deposit indicated and
Refinement of previous knowledge using
posit
estimated
statistical tools allowing for example inter
polations between drill holes, and definition
of enriched areas.
feasibilityStudyForMiningDeci feasibility study report
Technical economic study aimed at assessing
sion
available for mining decision 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
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closed closed A
mine
can
be
closed
for
technical,
notOperating
economical or technico-economical
reasons.
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
notOperating
the price of contained commodity(ies)
makes it economical.
historic historic An
“old”
mine
which
has
been
ex notOperating
ploited before 1900.
underDevelopment under
development Under
development.
construction under
construction Under
construction. underDevel
opment
pendingApproval pending
approval A
mine
waiting
for
the
exploitation
underDevel
authorization, generally given by a opment
State Mining Engineering Department.
feasibility feasibility Technical
economic
study
aimed
at
as underDevel
sessing the possibility to launching a opment
mine venture.
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
concen
tration of organic matter on, or close to
the surface, by sedimentation and early dia
genesis.
residualOrSurficial residual/surficial Surficial
processes
are
the
physical
and
chemical phenomena which cause concen
tration of ore material within the regolith,
generally by removal of chemical consti
tuents by aqueous leaching. This includes
laterite deposits and residual or eluvial de
posits.
placer placer Placer
deposits
represent
concentrations
of
heavy minerals of certain elements, particu
larly of Au, U, and PGE, by sedimentary pro
cesses.
continentalSedimentAndVol
continental sediments and Mineral deposits associated with sediments
canics
volcanics
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 en
vironments over periods ranging from thou
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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 sedi
mentary rock sequence. This subtype in
cludes deposits that have been traditionally
referred to as sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX)
deposits. The second subtype of sediment-
hosted Pb-Zn deposits is the Mississippi Val
ley-type that occurs in platform carbonate
sequences, typically in passive-margin tec
tonic settings.
chemicalSediment chemical
sediment Mineral
deposits,
mainly
Fe
or
Mn,
of
sedi
mentary 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 vol
canogenic 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 volcan
ism. 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
occur
rence 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 frag
ments, with mineral deposits in the inter
stices. Stockwork: a complex system of struc
turally 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 intru
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Value Name Definition
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
ultra
mafic plutonism and resulting from mag
matic processes such as fractional crystalli
sation. The main types of deposits are chro
mite and platinoids in ophiolitic peridotites,
titanum within anorthosites, nickel, copper
and platinods 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 econ
omic or anomalous concentrations of rare
earth elements, phosphorus, niobium, ura
nium, 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, brec
cias, and veins.
pegmatite pegmatite Pegmatites
tend
to
occur
in
the
aureoles
of
granites in most cases, and are usually gra
nitic in character, often closely matching the
compositions of nearby granites. Pegmatites
should thus represent exsolved granitic ma
terial 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 min
erals and gemstones, such as aquamarine,
tourmaline, topaz, fluorite, apatite and co
rundum, often along with tin and tungsten
minerals, among others.
metamorphicHosted metamorphic-hosted Mineral
deposits
associated
to
deep
meta
morphism, more than ten km, in a context
in which carbonic and aqueous fluids may
give birth to gold veins.
gemsOrSemipreciousStones gems
and
semi-precious
sto A piece of mineral, which, in cut and
nes
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
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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
ma
terial, e.g. metal ores or non-metallic min
erals, usually of economic value, without re
gard to mode of origin. Accumulations of
coal and petroleum may or may not be in
cluded.
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
con
centration 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 geo
physical anomaly, especially one recom
mended for additional exploration.
province province Geologic
provinces
classified
by
mineral
re
sources.
district district Geologic
districts
classified
by
mineral
re
sources.
field field
A region or area that possesses or is char
acterized 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.

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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 al
luvial 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
dig
gings 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 ma
terial 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-sol
uble 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 de
posit and removing the artificial brine thus
created.
surfaceMining surface
mining Broad
category
of
mining
in
which
soil
and
rock overlying the mineral deposit (the over
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surfaceMiningAndUnder
surface mining and under Covers both surface and underground min
ground
ground
ing.
underground underground An
underground
excavation
for
the
extrac
tion of mineral deposits, in contrast to sur
face 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 Re
source. 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 ma
terial is mined.
provedAndProbableOreReser
proved and probable ore re Covers both the Proved Ore Reserves and
ves
serves
Probable Ore Reserves.
inaccessibleDocumentation inaccessible
documentation Ore
reserve
without
any
accessible
documen
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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 character
istics, grade and mineral content can be es
timated with a high level of confidence.
indicatedMineralResource indicated
mineral
resource The
part
of
a
Mineral
Resource
for
which
tonnage, densities, shape, physical character
istics, grade and mineral content can be es
timated with a reasonable level of con
fidence.
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 as
sumed but not verified geological and/or
grade continuity.
measuredAndIndicatedMiner
measured and indicated
A combination of measured mineral resource
alResource
mineral resource
and indicated mineral resource.
measuredIndicatedAndInfer
measured, indicated and
A combination of measured mineral re
redMineralResource
inferred mineral resource
source, indicated mineral resource and in
ferred mineral resource.
indicatedAndInferredMineral
indicated and inferred
A combination of indicated mineral resource
Resource
mineral resource
and inferred mineral resource.
poorlyDocumented poorly
documented
Poorly estimated or documented mineral re
source.
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
specifi
cation property is of type MineralOccur
rence)’

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