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
Date: 2013-10-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: geographical information system, information network, information system, technical specification




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10.12.2013   


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Official Journal of the European Union


L 331/1








            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,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,


Having regard to Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,

Whereas:







(1)


Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC 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 Annex I to Directive 2007/2/EC.












(2)


In order to ensure the full interoperability of spatial data sets, it is appropriate to set out the technical arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets related to the spatial data themes in Annexes II and III to Directive 2007/2/EC.












(3)


In order to ensure the overall consistency of the technical arrangements for the interoperability of spatial data sets included in this Regulation, the existing technical 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.












(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 sharing the extended code lists.












(5)


Second, the restriction of spatial properties to the Simple Feature spatial schema should be relaxed in order to allow making available also 2.5D data.












(6)


Third, an additional metadata element should be introduced in order to enable the identification of the spatial representation type used for a data set.












(7)


Fourth, the ‘Geographical grid systems’ spatial data theme should be extended in order to accommodate a multi-resolution grid based on geographic coordinates.












(8)


Fifth, the ‘Administrative units’ spatial data theme should be extended in order to describe maritime administrative units.












(9)


Sixth, in order to avoid overlaps with spatial object types specified for spatial data themes of Annexes II and III to Directive 2007/2/EC, certain candidate types should be removed from the ‘Administrative Units’ and the ‘Hydrography’ spatial data themes.












(10)


Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.












(11)


The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 22 of Directive 2007/2/EC,





HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1
Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 is amended as follows:






(1)


Article 2 is amended as follows:






(a)


the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions as well as the theme-specific definitions set out in the Annexes shall apply:’
                                       










(b)


point 4 is deleted;










(c)


in point 6, ‘ISO 19103’ is replaced by ‘ISO/TS 19103:2005’;










(d)


in point 9, ‘EN ISO 19135’ is replaced by ‘EN ISO 19135:2007’;










(e)


in point 11, ‘EN ISO 19128’ is replaced by ‘EN ISO 19128:2008’;










(f)


in point 13, ‘EN ISO 19115’ is replaced by ‘EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008’;










(g)


in point 15, ‘EN ISO 19135’ is replaced by ‘EN ISO 19135:2007’;










(h)


in point 18, ‘ISO 19103’ is replaced by ‘ISO/TS 19103:2005’;










(i)


the following points 21 to 30 are added:






‘21.


“property” means attribute or association role,










22.


“union type” means a type consisting of one and only one of several alternatives (listed as member attributes), in accordance with ISO/TS 19103:2005,










23.


“association class” means a type that defines additional properties on a relationship between two other types,










24.


“coverage” means a spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain, in accordance with ISO 19123:2007,










25.


“domain” means a well-defined set, in accordance with ISO/TS 19103:2005,










26.


“range” means a set of feature attribute values associated by a function with the elements of the domain of a coverage, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,










27.


“rectified grid” means a grid for which there is an affine transformation between the grid coordinates and the coordinates of a coordinate reference system, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,










28.


“referenceable grid” means a grid associated with a transformation that can be used to convert grid coordinate values into values of coordinates referenced to an external coordinate reference system, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007,










29.


“tessellation” means a partitioning of a space into a set of conterminous subspaces having the same dimension as the space being partitioned. A tessellation in a 2D space consists of a set of non-overlapping polygons that entirely cover a region of interest,










30.


“narrower value” means a value that has a hierarchical relationship to a more general parent value.’


















(2)


Article 4 is amended as follows:






(a)


Paragraph 1 is replaced by:

‘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 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 data sets relate to.’











(b)


All references to ‘Annex II’ in points 2 and 3 are replaced by references to ‘the Annexes’.










(c)


In paragraph 3, the second sentence is replaced by the following: ‘The enumeration and code list values are uniquely identified by language-neutral mnemonic codes for computers. The values may also include a language-specific name to be used for human interaction.’














(3)


In Article 5, paragraph 4 is deleted.










(4)


Article 6 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 6
Code Lists and Enumerations

1.   Code lists shall be of one of the following types, as specified in the Annexes:






(a)


code lists whose allowed values comprise only the values specified in this Regulation;










(b)


code lists whose allowed values comprise the values specified in this Regulation and narrower values defined by data providers;










(c)


code lists whose allowed values comprise the values specified in this Regulation and additional values at any level defined by data providers;










(d)


code lists, whose allowed values comprise any values defined by data providers.




For the purposes of points (b), (c) and (d), in addition to the allowed values, data providers may use the values specified in the relevant INSPIRE Technical Guidance document available on the INSPIRE web site of the Joint Research Centre.


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 table in this Regulation, the parent values are listed in the last column.


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 Regulation, that value and its definition shall be made available in a register.


4.   Attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types whose type is a code list may only take values that are allowed according to the specification of the code list.


5.   Attributes or association roles of spatial object types or data types that have an enumeration type may only take values from the lists specified for the enumeration type.’












(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’.










(6)


Article 12 is amended as follows:






(a)


Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The value domain of spatial properties defined in this Regulation shall be restricted to the Simple Feature spatial schema as defined in Herring, John R. (ed.), OpenGIS® Implementation Standard for Geographic information – Simple feature access – Part 1: Common architecture, version 1.2.1, Open Geospatial Consortium, 2011, unless specified otherwise for a specific spatial data theme or type.’











(b)


Paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

                                    ‘SI units’ is replaced by ‘SI units or non-SI units accepted for use with the International System of Units’.














(7)


In Article 13, the following point 6 is added:






‘6.


Spatial Representation Type: The method used to spatially represent geographic information.’














(8)


Article 14 is amended as follows:






(a)


Paragraph 2 (b) is replaced by the following:






‘(b)


the spatial object type(s), or sub-set thereof, that constitute(s) the content of the layer.’














(b)


The following paragraph 3 is added:

‘3.   For spatial object types whose objects can be further classified using a code list-valued attribute, several layers may be defined. Each of these layers shall include the spatial objects corresponding to one specific code list value. In the definition of such sets of layers in Annexes II, III and IV, all of the following requirements shall be fulfilled:






(a)


the placeholder <CodeListValue> shall represent the values of the relevant code list, with the first letter in upper case;










(b)


the placeholder <human-readable name> shall represent the human-readable name of the code list values;










(c)


the spatial object type shall include the relevant attribute and code list, in parentheses;










(d)


one example of a layer shall be given.’



















(9)


Annex I is amended as set out in Annex I to this Regulation.










(10)


Annex II is amended as set out in Annex II to this Regulation.










(11)


Annex III, as set out in Annex III to this Regulation, is added.










(12)


Annex IV, as set out in Annex IV to this Regulation, is added.






Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the 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
            





(1)  
            OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1.

(2)  
            OJ L 323, 8.12.2010, p. 11.




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, SamplingCoverageObservation, SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingPoint, SF_SamplingSolid, SF_SamplingSurface and SF_SpatialSamplingFeature, 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.), OGC®SWE 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 apply.’














(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 resource, such as head of department.


PT_FreeText


voidable




contact


Contact information for the related party.


Contact


voidable




role


Roles of the party in relation to a resource, such as owner.


PartyRoleValue


voidable





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 when to contact an individual or organisation.


PT_FreeText


voidable




electronicMailAddress


An address of the organisation's or individual's electronic mailbox.


CharacterString


voidable




hoursOfService


Periods of time when the organisation or individual can be contacted.


PT_FreeText


voidable




telephoneFacsimile


Number of a facsimile machine of the organisation or individual.


CharacterString


voidable




telephoneVoice


Telephone number of the organisation or individual.


CharacterString


voidable




website


Pages provided on the World Wide Web by the organisation or individual.


URL


voidable




2.4   Document Citation (DocumentCitation)

Citation for the purposes of unambiguously referencing a document.

Attributes of the data type DocumentCitation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




name


Name of the document.


CharacterString


 




shortName


Short name or alternative title of the document.


CharacterString


voidable




date


Date of creation, publication or revision of the document.


CI_Date


voidable




link


Link to an online version of the document


URL


voidable




specificReference


Reference to a specific part of the document.


CharacterString


voidable




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




identificationNumber


Code used to identify the legislative instrument


CharacterString


 




officialDocumentNumber


Official document number used to uniquely identify the legislative instrument.


CharacterString


 




dateEnteredIntoForce


Date the legislative instrument entered into force.


TM_Position


 




dateRepealed


Date the legislative instrument was repealed.


TM_Position


 




level


The level at which the legislative instrument is adopted.


LegislationLevelValue


 




journalCitation


Citation of the official journal in which the legislation is published.


OfficialJournalInformation


 





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




officialJournalIdentification


Reference to the location within the official journal within which the legislative instrument was published. This reference shall be comprised of three parts:






—


the title of the official journal










—


the volume and/or series number










—


Page number(s)






CharacterString


 




ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit number that identifies the periodical publication in which the legislative instrument was published.


CharacterString


 




ISBN


International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is an nine-digit number that uniquely identifies the book in which the legislative instrument was published.


CharacterString


 




linkToJournal


Link to an online version of the official journal


URL


 




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 object within the specified identification scheme.


CharacterString


 




identifierScheme


Identifier defining the scheme used to assign the identifier.


CharacterString’


 


















(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 Generic Conceptual Model.
4.4   Party Role (PartyRoleValue)

Roles of parties related to or responsible for a resource.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:






—


Role Code (CI_RoleCode): Functions performed by a responsible party, as specified in EN ISO 19115:2005/AC:2008.










—


Role of a Related Party (RelatedPartyRoleValue): Classification of related party roles, as specified in the table below.





Values for the code list RelatedPartyRoleValue








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 types

The package Coverages (Base) contains the spatial object type Coverage.
6.1.1.1.   Coverage (Coverage)
Spatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type Coverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




metadata


Application specific metadata of the coverage.


Any


 




rangeType


Description of the structure of the range values.


RecordType


 




6.2.   Coverages (Domain And Range)

6.2.1.   Spatial object types

The package Coverages (Domain and Range) contains the following spatial object types:






—


Coverage (Domain And Range Representation)










—


Rectified Grid Coverage










—


Referenceable Grid Coverage




6.2.1.1.   Coverage (Domain And Range Representation) (CoverageByDomainAndRange)
Coverage which provides the domain and range as separate properties.
This type is a sub-type of Coverage.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




coverageFunction


Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.


CoverageFunction


 




domainSet


Configuration of the domain of the coverage described in terms of coordinates.


Any


 




rangeSet


Set of values associated by a function with the elements of the domain of the coverage.


Any


 





Constraints of the spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange

The grid function shall only be valid for domains that are grids.
6.2.1.2.   Rectified Grid Coverage (RectifiedGridCoverage)
Coverage whose domain consists of a rectified grid.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

Constraints of the spatial object type RectifiedGridCoverage

The domain shall be a rectified grid.
Grid points of a RectifiedGridCoverage shall coincide with the centres of cells of the geographical grids defined in Section 2.2 of Annex II at any resolution level.
6.2.1.3.   Referenceable Grid Coverage (ReferenceableGridCoverage)
Coverage whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

Constraints of the spatial object type ReferenceableGridCoverage

The domain shall be a referenceable grid.
6.2.2.   Data types

6.2.2.1.   Coverage Function (CoverageFunction)
Description of how range values at locations in the coverage domain can be obtained.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type CoverageFunction









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




ruleDefinition


A formal or informal description of the coverage function as text.


CharacterString


 




ruleReference


A formal or informal description of the coverage function as reference.


URI


 




gridFunction


Mapping rule for grid geometries.


GridFunction


 




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 ordered for association to the elements of the values in the range set of the coverage.


CV_SequenceRule


 




startPoint


The grid point to be associated with the first record in the range set of the coverage.


Integer


 




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 object.


Identifier


 




extent


Information about the spatial and temporal extent.


EX_Extent


 





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 object.


Identifier


voidable




name


Name of the Process.


CharacterString


voidable




type


Type of process.


CharacterString


voidable




documentation


Further information (online/offline) associated with the process.


DocumentCitation


voidable




processParameter


Parameter controlling the application of the process and, as a consequence its output.


ProcessParameter


voidable




responsibleParty


Individual or organisation related to the process.


RelatedParty


voidable




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.


ProcessParameterNameValue


 




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

Attributes of the data type Constraint









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




constrainedProperty


The property being constrained. e.g. “colour” if the constraint is “colour = blue”.


PhenomenonTypeValue


 




label


A human readable title for the constraint as a whole.


CharacterString


 




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 category constraint it should be “equalTo” or “notEqualTo”.


ComparisonOperatorValue


 




value


The value of the property that is constrained e.g. “blue” (if the constrained property is colour).


CharacterString


 




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 that is constrained.


RangeBounds


 




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 limit (e.g. greaterThanOrEqualTo).


ComparisonOperatorValue


 




rangeStart


The lower limit of the range.


Real


 




endComparison


The comparator used for the upper range limit (e.g. lessThan).


ComparisonOperatorValue


 




rangeEnd


The upper limit of the range.


Real


 




7.3.1.5.   Scalar Constraint (ScalarConstraint)
A numerical scalar constraint on some property e.g. length ≥ 1 m.
This type is a sub-type of Constraint.

Attributes of the data type ScalarConstraint









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


The numerical value of the property that is constrained.


Real


 




comparison


The comparator to be used in the constraint e.g. greaterThan.


ComparisonOperatorValue


 




uom


Units of measure used in the constraint.


UnitOfMeasure


 




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 measure.


CharacterString


 




statisticalFunction


A statistical function e.g. mean.


StatisticalFunctionTypeValue


 




aggregationTimePeriod


A temporal range over which a statistic is calculated. e.g. a day, an hour.


TM_Duration


 




aggregationLength


A one dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 metre.


Length


 




aggregationArea


A two dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 square metre.


Area


 




aggregationVolume


A three dimensional spatial range over which a statistic is calculated, for example 1 cubic metre.


Volume


 




otherAggregation


Any other type of aggregation.


Any


 





Association roles of the data type StatisticalMeasure









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




derivedFrom


One statistical measure may be derived from another, e.g. monthly maximum temperatures may be derived from daily mean temperatures.


StatisticalMeasure


 




7.3.2.   Enumerations

7.3.2.1.   Comparison Operator (ComparisonOperatorValue)
An enumeration of comparison operators (e.g. greater than)

Values for the enumeration ComparisonOperatorValue







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 characterize the soil profile, as specified in Section 3.3.12 of Annex IV.










—


Soil Site Parameter Name (SoilSiteParameterNameValue): Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil site, as specified in Section 3.3.13 of Annex IV.










—


EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue): Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality in the context of reporting under Union legislation, as specified in Section 13.2.1.1 of Annex IV.










—


WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2 (GRIB_CodeTable4_2Value): Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology, as specified in Section 13.2.1.2 of Annex IV.










—


BODC P01 Parameter Usage (BODC_P01ParameterUsageValue): Definitions of phenomena observed in oceanography, as specified in Section 14.2.1.1 of Annex IV.




7.3.3.2.   Statistical Function Type (StatisticalFunctionTypeValue)
A code list of statistical functions (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean).
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
7.4.   Specialised Observations

7.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Specialised Observations contains the following spatial object types:






—


Grid Observation










—


Grid Series Observation










—


Point Observation










—


Point Observation Collection










—


Multi Point Observation










—


Point Time Series Observation










—


Profile Observation










—


Trajectory Observation




7.4.1.1.   Grid Observation (GridObservation)
Observation representing a gridded field at a single time instant.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type GridObservation

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid or SF_SamplingSurface.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or RefererencableGridCoverage.
7.4.1.2.   Grid Series Observation (GridSeriesObservation)
Observation representing an evolving gridded field at a succession of time instants.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type GridSeriesObservation

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingSolid.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a RectifiedGridCoverage or a ReferenceableGridCoverage.
7.4.1.3.   Point Observation (PointObservation)
Observation that represents a measurement of a property at a single point in time and space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservation

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
7.4.1.4.   Point Observation Collection (PointObservationCollection)
A collection of Point Observations.
This type is a sub-type of ObservationSet.

Constraints of the spatial object type PointObservationCollection

Each member shall be a PointObservation.
7.4.1.5.   Multi Point Observation (MultiPointObservation)
Observation that represents a set of measurements all made at exactly the same time but at different locations.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type MultiPointObservation

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve, SF_SamplingSurface or SF_SamplingSolid.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant
result shall be a MultiPointCoverage.
7.4.1.6.   Point Time Series Observation (PointTimeSeriesObservation)
Observation that represents a time-series of point measurements of a property at a fixed location in space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type PointTimeSeriesObservation

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingPoint.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a Timeseries.
7.4.1.7.   Profile Observation (ProfileObservation)
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a vertical profile in space at a single time instant.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type ProfileObservation

featureOfInterest shall be a SF_SamplingCurve.
phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Instant.
result shall be a ReferenceableGridCoverage or a RectifiedGridCoverage.
Spatial domain of the result shall contain one axis and that shall be vertical.
7.4.1.8.   Trajectory Observation (TrajectoryObservation)
Observation representing the measurement of a property along a meandering curve in time and space.
This type is a sub-type of SamplingCoverageObservation.

Constraints of the spatial object type TrajectoryObservation

phenomenonTime shall be a TM_Period.
result shall be a Timeseries.
each point in the result shall be a TimeLocationValueTriple.
featureOfInterest shall be a SF_Sampling Curve.
7.4.2.   Data types

7.4.2.1.   Time Location Value Triple (TimeLocationValueTriple)
A triple set of Time, location, value (measurement). For example, at a point along a trajectory.
This type is a sub-type of TimeValuePair.

Attributes of the data type TimeLocationValueTriple









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 object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Thematic identifier of the activity complex.


ThematicIdentifier


 




geometry


The geometry used to define the extent or position of the activity complex.


GM_Object


 




function


Activities performed by the activity complex. Function is described by the activity and potentially complemented with information about inputs and outputs as result of it.


Function


 




name


Descriptive name of the activity complex.


CharacterString


voidable




validFrom


The time when the activity complex started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time when the activity complex no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




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 organized set of technically related processes that are carried out by a economical unit, private or public, profit or non profit character.


EconomicActivityValue


 




input


Any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.


InputOutputValue


voidable




output


Any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.


InputOutputValue


voidable




description


A more detailed description of the function.


PT_FreeText


voidable




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 organized set of technically related processes that are carried out by a economical unit, private or public, profit or non profit character.


EconomicActivityValue


 




input


Measurable information about any classified or registered material that enters a technical and economical unit according to its function.


InputOutputAmount


 




output


Measurable information about any classified or registered material that leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.


InputOutputAmount


 




time


The duration of time to which the specified capacity refers, such as 1 year for an annual capacity.


TM_Duration


 




description


A description of the capacity.


PT_FreeText


voidable




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 enters or leaves a technical and economical unit according to its function.


InputOutputValue


 




amount


The amount (such as a volume or mass) of the classified or registered material that enters or leaves a technical and economical unit.


Measure


voidable




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 the activity complex open to many different roles, such as Competent Authorities or Company among others


RelatedParty


voidable




decisionDate


Temporal reference that complements the definition of the permission.


DateTime


voidable




dateFrom


A date starting from which the permission applies and is valid.


DateTime


voidable




dateTo


A date up to which the permission applies and is valid.


DateTime


voidable




description


A description of the permission.


PT_FreeText


voidable




permittedFunction


Function/s to which the permission is granted.


Function


voidable




permittedCapacity


Maximum amounts of activity input and/or output according to the permission.


Capacity


voidable




8.1.2.5.   Activity Complex Description (ActivityComplexDescription)
Additional information about an activity complex, including its description, address, contact details and related parties.

Attributes of the spatial object type ActivityComplexDescription









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




description


A complementary definition of the “Activity Complex” and its characteristics.


PT_FreeText


voidable




address


An address for the activity complex, i.e., an address where the activities occur.


AddressRepresentation


voidable




contact


Contact information for the activity complex.


Contact


voidable




relatedParty


Information of Parties related to the Activity Complex. It is open to many different roles, such as owners, operators or Competent Authorities.


RelatedParty


voidable




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 (2).










—


EU Waste Statistics Economic Activity Classification (EconomicActivityWasteStatisticsValue): Classification of economic activities according to Section 8 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 (3).










—


EU Waste Recovery Disposal Classification (WasteRecoveryDisposalValue): Classification of waste recovery and disposal operations according to Annexes I and II of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4).




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 (5).










—


EU Waste Classification (WasteValue): Classification of Wastes according to Decision 2000/532/EC (6).




8.2.   Requirements for Activity Complexes

If a data provider uses a sub-type of ActivityComplex to make available information on the status, physical capacity, permissions and/or additional information, the relevant code lists and data types (ConditionOfFacilityValue, Capacity, Permission, ActivityComplexDescription) included in the package Activity Complex shall be used.’
                           






(1)  
            OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2)  
            OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(3)  
            OJ L 332, 9.12.2002, p. 1.

(4)  
            OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.

(5)  
            OJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 65.

(6)  
            OJ L 226, 6.9.2000, p. 3.





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 grid cell shall be the lower left corner of the grid cell. ’ are deleted.














(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













Resolution Levels


LATITUDE SPACING
(Arc seconds)


LONGITUDE SPACING (Arc seconds)


Cell size




Zone 1
(Lat. 0°–50°)


Zone 2
(Lat. 50°–70°)


Zone 3
(Lat. 70°–75°)


Zone 4
(Lat. 75°–80°)


Zone 5
(Lat. 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 


3 


4,5 


750  MS





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




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




country


Two-character country code according to the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.


CountryCode


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




geometry


Geometric representation of border line.


GM_Curve


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




legalStatus


Legal status of this administrative boundary.


LegalStatusValue


voidable




nationalLevel


The hierarchy levels of all adjacent administrative units this boundary is part of.


AdministrativeHierarchyLevel


 




technicalStatus


The technical status of the administrative boundary.


TechnicalStatusValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeBoundary









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




admUnit


The administrative units separated by this administrative boundary.


AdministrativeUnit


voidable




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




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




country


Two-character country code according to the Interinstitutional style guide published by the Publications Office of the European Union.


CountryCode


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this administrative unit.


GM_MultiSurface


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




name


Official national geographical name of the administrative unit, given in several languages where required.


GeographicalName


 




nationalCode


Thematic identifier corresponding to the national administrative codes defined in each country.


CharacterString


 




nationalLevel


Level in the national administrative hierarchy, at which the administrative unit is established.


AdministrativeHierarchyLevel


 




nationalLevelName


Name of the level in the national administrative hierarchy, at which the administrative unit is established.


LocalisedCharacterString


voidable




residenceOfAuthority


Center for national or local administration.


ResidenceOfAuthority


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AdministrativeUnit









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




administeredBy


Administrative unit established at same level of national administrative hierarchy that administers this administrative unit.


AdministrativeUnit


voidable




boundary


The administrative boundaries between this administrative unit and all the units adjacent to it.


AdministrativeBoundary


voidable




coAdminister


Administrative unit established at same level of national administrative hierarchy which is co-administered by this administrative unit.


AdministrativeUnit


voidable




condominium


Condominium administered by this administrative unit.


Condominium


voidable




lowerLevelUnit


Units established at a lower level of the national administrative hierarchy which are administered by the administrative unit.


AdministrativeUnit


voidable




upperLevelUnit


Unit established at a higher level of national administrative hierarchy that this administrative unit administers


AdministrativeUnit


voidable





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




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this condominium


GM_MultiSurface


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




name


Official geographical name of this condominium, given in several languages where required.


GeographicalName


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Condominium









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




admUnit


The administrative unit administering the condominium


AdministrativeUnit


voidable




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 do not have the same set of coordinates.




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 object.


Identifier


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





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 object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometric representation of the maritime boundary.


GM_Curve


 




country


The country that the maritime zone of this boundary belongs to.


CountryCode


 




legalStatus


Legal status of this maritime boundary.


LegalStatusValue


voidable




technicalStatus


The technical status of the maritime boundary.


TechnicalStatusValue


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




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 object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this maritime zone.


GM_MultiSurface


 




zoneType


Type of maritime zone.


MaritimeZoneTypeValue


 




country


The country that this maritime zone belongs to.


CountryCode


 




name


Name(s) of the maritime zone.


GeographicalName


voidable




beginLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifepanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type MaritimeZone









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




baseline


Baseline or baselines used for the delineation of this maritime zone.


Baseline


voidable




boundary


The boundary or boundaries of this maritime zone.


MaritimeBoundary


voidable




4.3.2.   Data types

4.3.2.1.   Baseline Segment (BaselineSegment)
Segment of the baseline from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are measured.

Attributes of the data type BaselineSegment









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometric representation of the baseline segment.


GM_Curve


 




segmentType


The baseline type used for this segment.


BaselineSegmentTypeValue


 




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 archipelago.




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 territorial 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 Zone


An area beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of a coastal 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 on the Law of the Sea.




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 AdministrativeUnit 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 topological 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)

Example: AU.ContiguousZone


<human readable name>
Example: Contiguous Zone


MaritimeZone (zoneType: MaritimeZoneTypeValue)




AU.MaritimeBoundary


Maritime boundary


MaritimeBoundary














(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 risk zones in Annex III to Directive 2007/2/EC.’ is deleted.










(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’














(1)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).’
         





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)
Enumeration type which determines the elevation property which has been measured or calculated.

Values for the enumeration ElevationPropertyTypeValue







Value


Definition




height


Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction opposite to Earth's gravity field (upwards).




depth


Elevation property measured along a plumb line in a direction coincident to Earth's gravity field (downwards).




1.3.1.2.   Surface Type (SurfaceTypeValue)
Enumeration type which determines the elevation surface with regard to its relative adherence to the Earth's bare surface.

Values for the enumeration SurfaceTypeValue







Value


Definition




DTM


Digital terrain model.




DSM


Digital surface model.




1.4.   Elevation – Grid Coverage.

1.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Elevation – Grid Coverage contains the spatial object type Elevation Grid Coverage.
1.4.1.1.   Elevation Grid Coverage (ElevationGridCoverage)
Continuous coverage which uses a systematic tessellation based on a regular rectified quadrilateral grid to cover its domain, where the elevation property value is usually known for each of the grid points forming this domain.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.

Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




domainExtent


Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.


EX_Extent


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




propertyType


Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation grid coverage.


ElevationPropertyTypeValue


 




surfaceType


Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the coverage describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.


SurfaceTypeValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




contributingElevationGridCoverage


Reference to the elevation grid coverages that compose an aggregated elevation grid coverage.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class ElevationGridCoverageAggregation.


ElevationGridCoverage


 





Constraints of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage

The grid dimension shall always be 2 for an elevation grid coverage.
The domainExtent shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.
The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.
All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.
The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.
The values in the range set shall be described by the Float type.
1.4.2.   Data types

1.4.2.1.   Elevation Grid Coverage Aggregation (ElevationGridCoverageAggregation)
Geometrical characteristics of the elevation grid coverage aggregation.
This type is an association class.

Attributes of the data type ElevationGridCoverageAggregation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




contributingFootprint


Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of the elevation grid coverage that contributes to the aggregated elevation grid coverage.


GM_MultiSurface


 




1.5.   Elevation - Vector Elements

1.5.1.   Spatial object types

The package Elevation – Vector Elements contains the following spatial object types:






—


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 part of an elevation data set.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationVectorObject









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




localDepthDatum


Identification of a local vertical coordinate reference system not included in a registry, which is used to refer depth measurements.


ChartDatum


 




propertyType


Attribute categorizing the elevation vector object as a land-elevation or a bathymetry spatial object. It determines the elevation property represented by the object.


ElevationPropertyTypeValue


 




1.5.1.2.   Spot Elevation (SpotElevation)
Point spatial object which describes the elevation of an Earth's surface at a specific location. It provides a single elevation property value.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type SpotElevation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




classification


Class of spot elevation according to the LAS specification of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).


SpotElevationClassValue


voidable




geographicalName


A geographical name that is used to identify a named land or water body's floor location in the real world, which is represented by the spot elevation spatial object.


GeographicalName


voidable




geometry


Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.


GM_Point


 




propertyValue


Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system.


DirectPosition


 




spotElevationType


The type of elevation spot.


SpotElevationTypeValue


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SpotElevation

The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1
The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system
1.5.1.3.   Contour Line (ContourLine)
Linear spatial object composed of a set of adjoining locations characterized by having the same elevation property value. It describes, together with other contour lines present in the area, the local morphology of the Earth's surface.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type ContourLine









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




contourLineType


The type of contour line with regard to the normal contour vertical interval (if any).


ContourLineTypeValue


voidable




downRight


Property indicating that the contour line spatial object is digitized in a way that the height of the elevation surface is lower at the right side of the line.


Boolean


voidable




geometry


Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.


GM_Curve


 




propertyValue


Value of the elevation property of the spatial object referred to a specific vertical coordinate reference system.


DirectPosition


 





Constraints of the spatial object type ContourLine

The dimension of the property value coordinate shall be 1.
The property value shall be expressed referring to a vertical coordinate reference system.
1.5.1.4.   Breakline (BreakLine)
A line of a critical nature which describes the shape of an elevation surface and indicates a discontinuity in the slope of the surface (i.e. an abrupt change in gradient). Triangles included within a TIN model must never cross it.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type BreakLine









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




breakLineType


The type of break line with regard the natural or man-made real world characteristic it represents, or the specific function it has in calculating a Digital Elevation Model (DEM).


BreakLineTypeValue


 




geometry


Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.


GM_Curve


 




manMadeBreak


Line which represents an elevation break due to a man-made construction present on the terrain.


Boolean


voidable




1.5.1.5.   Void Area (VoidArea)
Area of the Earth's surface where the elevation model is unknown because of missing input data. This area shall be excluded from a DEM.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type VoidArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.


GM_Surface


 




1.5.1.6.   Isolated Area (IsolatedArea)
Delimitation of an area of the Earth's surface where an isolated part of the elevation model exists. Its outside surroundings have no elevation information.
This type is a sub-type of ElevationVectorObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type IsolatedArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Represents the geometric properties of the spatial object.


GM_Surface


 




1.5.2.   Data types

1.5.2.1.   Chart Datum (ChartDatum)
Local vertical coordinate reference system which is used to refer and portray depth measurements as property values.

Attributes of the data type ChartDatum









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




datumWaterLevel


Water level determining the origin of depth measurements for the chart datum.


WaterLevelValue


 




offset


Relative difference between the height of each reference point and the height of the water level determining the chart datum.


Measure


 




referencePoint


Geographical position(s) of: - Case A: a single point which is used to refer depth values within the geographical scope of the chart datum. - Case B: a set of points where water level measurements are performed to determine the water level of the chart datum.


GM_Point


 




scope


Geographic scope in which the local depth datum is practically used.


EX_Extent


 




1.5.3.   Enumerations

1.5.3.1.   Contour Line Type (ContourLineTypeValue)
List of possible categories of contour lines based on the equidistance parameter of the data set.

Values for the enumeration ContourLineTypeValue







Value


Definition




master


Contour at a vertical distance which is multiple to the equidistance parameter (corresponding to a certain multiple of the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale.




ordinary


Contour at the equidistance parameter (corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval) associated with the nominal scale, and which is not a master contour.




auxiliary


A supplementary contour – not corresponding to the normal contour vertical interval – estimated or interpolated from surrounding contours, used in areas where there is insufficient height information for elevation mapping purposes or to control the creation of a digital elevation model.




1.5.4.   Code lists

1.5.4.1.   Breakline Type (BreakLineTypeValue)
List of possible type values for break lines based on the physical characteristics of the break line [in the elevation surface].
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

Values for the code list BreakLineTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




bottomOfSlope


bottom of slope


Break line representing the lower boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.




changeInSlope


change in slope


Break line representing a collection of adjoining points where the terrain has an abrupt change in slope.




flatAreaBoundary


flat area boundary


Break line that delimits an isolated part of the territory where the elevation model has to be constrained at the same elevation value.




formLine


form line


Break line representing a local direction in which the elevation surface being described takes the greatest slope.




topOfSlope


top of slope


Break line representing the upper boundary of an area having a constant slope in the terrain surface, typically varying approximately between 2° and 40°.




1.5.4.2.   Spot Elevation Classification (SpotElevationClassValue)
Possible classification values for spot elevations based on the LAS specification maintained by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Elevation.
1.5.4.3.   Spot Elevation Type (SpotElevationTypeValue)
Possible values for spot elevation points that describe a singularity of the surface.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SpotElevationTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




depression


depression


Point that represents a part of the relief of the land surface or water body's floor surface that is lower in elevation when compared to its surrounding points.




formSpot


form spot


A supplementary spot height, estimated or interpolated from surrounding heights, in areas where few contour lines or other height information exist.




generic


generic


Spot elevation spatial object not fulfilling the description of any of the other values in the current code list.




pass


pass


Lower point of a depression within a ridge alignment, generally opened along the crest line, which allow passing from one slope of the surface to another.




summit


summit


Highest point of a prominence in the relief of a land surface or a water body's floor surface.




1.6.   Elevation - TIN

1.6.1.   Spatial object types

The package “Elevation – TIN” contains the spatial object type Elevation TIN.
1.6.1.1.   Elevation TIN (ElevationTIN)
Collection of elevation spatial objects forming a particular tessellation of the space based on a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) according to the geometry GM_Tin defined in ISO 19107:2003. Its components are a set of control points whose elevation property values are known, and a set of break lines and stop lines.

Attributes of the spatial object type ElevationTIN









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




geometries


Represents the collection of geometric properties of the elevation TIN spatial object.


GM_Tin


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




propertyType


Attribute determining the elevation property represented by the elevation TIN.


ElevationPropertyTypeValue


 




surfaceType


Attribute indicating the type of elevation surface that the elevation TIN describes in relation to the Earth's bare surface.


SurfaceTypeValue


 




1.7.   Theme-specific Requirements

1.7.1.   Requirements on external object identifiers









(1)


If elevation data is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier.




1.7.2.   Requirements for Elevation Grid Coverages









(1)


By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Elevation data available:






—


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 referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system.












(4)


All the ElevationGridCoverage instances, to which an aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one ElevationGridCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other ElevationGridCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap.












(5)


The contributing footprints of any two ElevationGridCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.












(6)


The union of the contributing footprints of the ElevationGridCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance shall determine the geographic extent (domainExtent) of the aggregated ElevationGridCoverage instance.












(7)


The ElevationGridCoverage package shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries.












(8)


Information about the acquisition dates of data contained in elevation grid coverages shall be provided at least in one of the following ways:







(a)



by providing the metadata element Temporal reference for each spatial object through the metadata attribute of the spatial object type ElevationGridCoverage;











(b)


by providing the metadata element Temporal reference required by Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008 as a temporal extent.








1.7.3.   Requirements for Elevation Vector Data









(1)


Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2-D geometries, the vertical component (third dimension) shall be provided as elevation property values within the propertyValue attribute.












(2)


Where elevation vector data sets are provided using 2.5-D geometries, the elevation property values shall be only included within the third coordinate (Z) of these geometries.




1.7.4.   Requirements for Elevation TINs









(1)


The property values included within a single instance of ElevationTIN spatial object type (TIN model) shall be referenced to one and only one vertical coordinate reference system.












(2)


Triangles intersecting a stop line shall be removed from a TIN surface, leaving holes in the surface. If coincidence occurs on surface boundary triangles, the result shall be a change of the surface boundary.












(3)


The vector spatial objects provided as components of a TIN collection shall fulfil the generic consistency rules provided for vector objects.




1.7.5.   Requirements on reference systems









(1)


For measuring the depth of the sea floor where there is an appreciable tidal range (tidal waters), the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) shall be used as reference surface.












(2)


For measuring the depth of the sea floor in marine areas without an appreciable tidal range, in open oceans and in waters that are deeper than 200 meters, the depth of the sea floor shall be referenced to the Mean Sea Level (MSL), or to a well-defined reference level close to the MSL.












(3)


The height of the reference level to which the depth of the floor of an inland water body is measured shall be referred to a gravity-related vertical reference system. This shall be the European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) for the areas within the geographical scope of EVRS, or the gravity-related vertical reference system identified by the Member State outside the scope of EVRS.












(4)


When providing an integrated land-sea elevation model, only one elevation property (either height or depth) shall be modelled, and its values shall be referenced to a single vertical coordinate reference system.




1.7.6.   Requirements on data quality and consistency









(1)


If measures other than ISO data quality measures have been used to evaluate an elevation data set, the Lineage metadata element shall include information about those measures and, if possible, a reference to an online resource where more information is available.












(2)


Connected contour line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.












(3)


When the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given as third coordinates (Z), the intersection point of two break line spatial objects shall have the same elevation value.












(4)


When a contour line spatial object and a break line spatial object provided in the same vertical coordinate reference system intersect each other, the intersection point shall have the same elevation value (if the elevation values of break line spatial objects are given by the third (Z) coordinate).












(5)


Contour line spatial objects having different elevation value shall neither intersect nor touch each other when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.












(6)


The boundary of an isolated area spatial object shall not touch the external boundary of a void area spatial object when they are referenced to the same vertical coordinate reference system.




1.8.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Elevation








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




EL.BreakLine


Break Line


BreakLine




EL.ContourLine


Contour Line


ContourLine




EL.IsolatedArea


Isolated Area


IsolatedArea




EL.SpotElevation


Spot Elevation


SpotElevation




EL.VoidArea


Void Area


VoidArea




EL.ElevationGridCoverage


Elevation Grid Coverage


ElevationGridCoverage




EL.ElevationTIN


Elevation TIN


ElevationTIN




2.   LAND COVER
2.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“classification system” means a system for assigning objects to classes, in accordance with ISO 19144-1:2012;










(2)


“discrete coverage” means a coverage that returns the same feature attribute values for every direct position within any single spatial object, temporal object or spatiotemporal object in its domain, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007;










(3)


“land cover object” means a spatial object (point, pixel or polygon) where the land cover has been observed;










(4)


“legend” means the application of a classification in a specific area using a defined mapping scale and specific data set;










(5)


“minimal mapping unit” means the smallest area size of a polygon allowed to be represented in a particular land cover data set;










(6)


“situation” means the state of a particular land cover object at a particular point in time.




2.2.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Land Cover

The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Cover are structured in the following packages:






—


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 spatial object.


Identifier


 




responsibleParty


Party responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the nomenclature.


RelatedParty


 




externalDescription


Document describing the nomenclature used in this data set.


DocumentCitation


voidable




embeddedDescription


An embedded encoding of the classification system according to ISO 19144-2.


LC_LandCoverClassificationSystem


voidable




nomenclatureCodeList


An http URI pointing to the code list attached to the nomenclature used.


URI


 





Constraints of the data type LandCoverNomenclature

The embedded description or the external desciption shall be provided.
2.3.2.   Code lists

2.3.2.1.   Land Cover Class (LandCoverClassValue)
Land cover code list or classification.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values and the integer codes (to be used to represent specific land cover classes in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage objects) specified for the Pure Land Cover Component (PureLandCoverComponentValue) code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Cover.
2.4.   Land Cover Vector

2.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Land Cover Vector contains the following spatial object types:






—


Land Cover Data Set










—


Land Cover Unit




2.4.1.1.   Land Cover Data Set (LandCoverDataset)
A vector representation for Land Cover data.

Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




name


Name of the Land Cover data set.


CharacterString


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




extent


Contains the extent of the data set.


EX_Extent


 




nomenclatureDocumentation


Information about the nomenclature used in this data set.


LandCoverNomenclature


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type LandCoverDataset









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




member


A Land Cover Unit being part of the data set.


LandCoverUnit


 




2.4.1.2.   Land Cover Unit (LandCoverUnit)
An individual element of the Land Cover data set represented by a point or surface.

Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




geometry


Spatial representation of the Land Cover data.


GM_Object


 




landCoverObservation


Land cover information at a specific time and place.


LandCoverObservation


 





Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverUnit

Geometries shall be points or surfaces.
2.4.2.   Data types

2.4.2.1.   Land Cover Observation (LandCoverObservation)
Land Cover information interpreted at a specific time and place.

Attributes of the data type LandCoverObservation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




class


The assignment of a land cover class to a land cover unit through a classification code identifier.


LandCoverClassValue


 




observationDate


The observation date associated of an observation.


DateTime


voidable




mosaic


List of classification values describing into details a land cover unit, associated with percentages.


LandCoverValue


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverObservation

The sum of all coveredPercentage attributes attached to each LandCoverObservation shall be lower or equal to 100.
2.4.2.2.   Land Cover (LandCoverValue)
Generic class supporting Land Cover value and percentage.

Attributes of the data type LandCoverValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




class


Assignment of a land cover spatial object to a land cover class through a classification code identifier.


LandCoverClassValue


 




coveredPercentage


Fraction of the LandCoverUnit being concerned with the classification value.


Integer


voidable




2.5.   Land Cover Raster

2.5.1.   Spatial object types

The package Land Cover Raster contains the spatial object type Land Cover Grid Coverage.
2.5.1.1.   Land Cover Grid Coverage (LandCoverGridCoverage)
A raster representation for Land Cover data.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.

Attributes of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




name


Name of the Land Cover coverage.


CharacterString


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




extent


Contains the extent of the data set.


EX_Extent


 




nomenclatureDocumentation


Information about the nomenclature used in this coverage.


LandCoverNomenclature


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type LandCoverGridCoverage

The values in the range set are restricted to Integer.
2.6.   Theme-specific Requirements

If an onlineDescription attribute is provided for a LandCoverNomenclature data type, the referenced online description shall define, for each class, at least a code, a name, a definition and a RGB value to be used for portrayal. If the online description describes the nomenclature for a LandCoverGridCoverage object, an integer grid code shall also be provided for each class. This code shall be used in the range of the LandCoverGridCoverage to represent the corresponding class.
2.7.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Land Cover








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




LC.LandCoverPoints


Land Cover Points


LandCoverUnit




LC.LandCoverSurfaces


Land Cover Surfaces


LandCoverUnit




LC.LandCoverRaster


Land Cover Raster


LandCoverGridCoverage




3.   ORTHOIMAGERY
3.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“mosaic” means an image composed of multiple overlapping or adjoining photographs or images merged together.










(2)


“orthoimage aggregation” means a combination of subsets from several homogeneous orthoimage coverages forming a new orthoimage coverage.










(3)


“raster” means a usually rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines forming or corresponding to the display on a cathode ray tube, in accordance with EN ISO 19123:2007.




3.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery:






—


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 object.


Identifier


 




domainExtent


Extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage.


EX_Extent


 




footprint


Geographic area enclosing valid data of the orthoimage coverage.


GM_MultiSurface


voidable




interpolationType


Mathematical method which shall be used to evaluate a continuous coverage, i.e. determine the values of the coverage at any direct position within the domain of the coverage.


InterpolationMethodValue


 




name


Free text name of the orthoimage coverage.


CharacterString


voidable




phenomenonTime


Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).


TM_Period


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


TM_Position


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Temporal position at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired from the spatial data set.


TM_Position


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




contributingOrthoimageCoverage


Reference to the orthoimage coverages that compose an aggregated orthoimage coverage.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class OrthoimageAggregation.


OrthoimageCoverage


 




mosaicElement


Spatial representation of the acquisition time of a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.


MosaicElement


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage

The acquisition time of the orthoimage coverage shall be provided through the phenomenonTime attribute or the mosaicElement association.
The dimension of the grid used shall always be 2.
The domainExtent attribute shall be at least populated with a subtype of EX_GeographicExtent.
The coordinate reference system used to reference the grid shall be provided.
All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall share the same orientation of grid axes and the same grid spacing in each direction.
The origin of the grid shall be described in two dimensions.
The values in the range set shall be described by the Integer type.
3.2.2.   Mosaic Element (MosaicElement)

Abstract type identifying both the contributing area and the acquisition time of one or several input images used to generate a mosaicked orthoimage coverage.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type MosaicElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometric representation spatially delineating the date and time of acquisition of the several input images that contribute to the final mosaic.


GM_MultiSurface


 




phenomenonTime


Description of the observation/acquisition extent in time of the input image(s).


TM_Period


 




3.2.3.   Single Mosaic Element (SingleMosaicElement)

Mosaic element relating to a single input image.
This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.

Attributes of the spatial object type SingleMosaicElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




imageSourceReference


Reference to the input image.


CharacterString


voidable




3.2.4.   Aggregated Mosaic Element (AggregatedMosaicElement)

Mosaic element relating to several input images that share the same acquisition time at a given level of definition (e.g. day, month).
This type is a sub-type of MosaicElement.
3.3.   Data types

3.3.1.   Orthoimage Aggregation (OrthoimageAggregation)

Geometrical characteristics of the orthoimage aggregation.
This type is an association class.

Attributes of the data type OrthoimageAggregation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




contributingFootprint


Geometric representation delineating the geographic area of an orthoimage coverage that contributes to the aggregated orthoimage coverage.


GM_MultiSurface


 




3.4.   Code lists

3.4.1.   Interpolation Method (InterpolationMethodValue)

List of codes that identify theinterpolation methodswhich may be used for evaluating orthoimage coverages.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list InterpolationTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




nearestNeighbour


nearest neighbour


Nearest neighbour interpolation




bilinear


bilinear


Bilinear interpolation




biquadratic


biquadratic


Biquadratic interpolation




bicubic


bicubic


Bicubic interpolation




3.5.   Theme-specific Requirements

3.5.1.   Requirements on external object identifiers









(1)


If an orthoimage is updated based on new source data, the updated objects shall receive a new external object identifier.




3.5.2.   Requirements for Orthoimage Coverages









(1)


By way of derogation from the requirement in Section 2.2 of Annex II, any grid compatible with one of the following coordinate reference systems may be used for making gridded Orthoimagery data available:






—


two-dimensional geodetic coordinates (latitude and longitude) based on a datum specified in Section 1.2 of Annex II and using the parameters of the GRS80 ellipsoid;










—


plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Lambert Conformal Conic coordinate reference system;










—


plane coordinates using the ETRS89 Transverse Mercator coordinate reference system.




The grid specified in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall not be used.












(2)


The footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its geographic extent that is described through the domainExtent property.












(3)


The value type of the metadata property carried by the spatial object type OrthoimageCoverage shall be set to OM_Observation when using the Observation and Measurement metadata model defined in ISO 19156:2011.












(4)


All the OrthoimageCoverage instances, to which an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance refers, shall be consistent. This means that they shall share the same range type, Coordinate Reference System and resolution. They shall also support grid alignment, i.e. the grid points in one OrthoimageCoverage instance line up with grid points of the other OrthoimageCoverage instances, so that grid cells do not partially overlap.












(5)


The contributing footprint of an OrthoimageCoverage instance referred by an aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be spatially included in its own footprint.












(6)


The contributing footprints of any two OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.












(7)


The union of the contributing footprints of the OrthoimageCoverage instances referred to by the same aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance shall determine the footprint of the aggregated OrthoimageCoverage instance.




3.5.3.   Requirements for mosaic elements









(1)


All the mosaic elements related to an OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be of the same type, i.e. either SingleMosaicElement or AggregatedMosaicElement.












(2)


The geometries delineating any two MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall be either adjacent or disjoint.












(3)


The union of the geometries delineating all MosaicElement instances related to the same OrthoimageCoverage instance shall include its footprint and be contained in its geographic domain extent.




3.5.4.   Requirements on reference systems









(1)


Data related to the spatial data theme Orthoimagery shall be restricted to two-dimensional geometries.












(2)


Only two-dimensional coordinate reference systems shall be used to represent INSPIRE orthoimagery data sets.




3.5.5.   Requirements on data quality









(1)


The measures “root mean square error in X” (RMSE-x) and “root mean square error in Y” (RMSE-y) shall be provided jointly when used to assess the gridded data position of orthoimagery data.




3.6.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Orthoimagery








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




OI.OrthoimageCoverage


orthoimage coverage


OrthoimageCoverage




OI.MosaicElement


mosaic element


MosaicElement




4.   GEOLOGY
4.1.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Geology

The types specified for the spatial data theme Geology are structured in the following packages:






—


Geology










—


Geophysics










—


Hydrogeology




4.2.   Geology

4.2.1.   Spatial object types

The package Geology contains the following spatial object types:






—


Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature










—


Borehole










—


Fold










—


Geologic Collection










—


Geologic Event










—


Geologic Feature










—


Geologic Structure










—


Geologic Unit










—


Geomorphologic Feature










—


Mapped Feature










—


Mapped Interval










—


Natural Geomorphologic Feature










—


Shear Displacement Structure




4.2.1.1.   Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature)
A geomorphologic feature (i.e., landform) which has been created by human activity.
This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeature









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




anthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureType


Terms describing the type of a geomorphologic feature.


AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue


 




4.2.1.2.   Borehole (Borehole)
A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground.

Attributes of the spatial object type Borehole









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




boreholeLength


The distance along a borehole.


Quantity


voidable




elevation


The vertical height above datum of the borehole collar.


DirectPosition


voidable




location


The location of the borehole collar.


GM_Point


 




purpose


The purpose for which the borehole was drilled.


BoreholePurposeValue


voidable




downholeGeometry


The downhole geometry of the borehole


GM_Curve


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Borehole









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




logElement


1-D MappedFeature instances that are logged (interpreted) intervals within a borehole.


MappedInterval


voidable




4.2.1.3.   Fold (Fold)
One or more systematically curved layers, surfaces, or lines in a rock body.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.

Attributes of the spatial object type Fold









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




profileType


The type of the fold.


FoldProfileTypeValue


voidable




4.2.1.4.   Geologic Collection (GeologicCollection)
A collection of geological or geophysical objects.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicCollection









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




name


The name of the collection.


CharacterString


 




collectionType


The type of the collection.


CollectionTypeValue


 




reference


A reference for the collection.


DocumentCitation


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicCollection









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




geophObjectSet


A GeophObjectSet member of the geologic collection.


GeophObjectSet


voidable




geophObjectMember


A GeophObjectMember of the geologic collection.


GeophObject


voidable




boreholeMember


A Borehole member of a geologic collection.


Borehole


voidable




mapMember


A MappedFeature member of a geologic collection.


MappedFeature


voidable




4.2.1.5.   Geologic Event (GeologicEvent)
An identifiable event during which one or more geological processes act to modify geological entities.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicEvent









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




name


The name of the geologic event.


CharacterString


voidable




eventEnvironment


The physical setting within which the geologic event takes place.


EventEnvironmentValue


voidable




eventProcess


The process or processes that occurred during the geologic event.


EventProcessValue


voidable




olderNamedAge


Older boundary of the age of the geologic event.


GeochronologicEraValue


voidable




youngerNamedAge


Younger boundary of the age of the geologic event.


GeochronologicEraValue


voidable




4.2.1.6.   Geologic Feature (GeologicFeature)
A conceptual geological feature that is hypothesized to exist coherently in the world.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicFeature









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




name


The name of the geologic feature.


CharacterString


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicFeature









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




themeClass


A thematic classification of the geologic feature.


ThematicClass


voidable




geologicHistory


An association that relates one or more geologic events to a geologic feature to describe their age or geologic history.


GeologicEvent


voidable




4.2.1.7.   Geologic Structure (GeologicStructure)
A configuration of matter in the Earth based on describable inhomogeneity, pattern or fracture in an earth material.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.
4.2.1.8.   Geologic Unit (GeologicUnit)
A volume of rock with distinct characteristics.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeologicUnit









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geologicUnitType


The type of the geological unit.


GeologicUnitTypeValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type GeologicUnit









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




composition


Describes composition of the geologic unit.


CompositionPart


voidable




4.2.1.9.   Geomorphologic Feature (GeomorphologicFeature)
An abstract spatial object type describing the shape and nature of the Earth's land surface (i.e. a landform).
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.
4.2.1.10.   Mapped Feature (MappedFeature)
A spatial representation of a GeologicFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type MappedFeature









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




shape


The geometry of the mapped feature.


GM_Object


 




mappingFrame


The surface on which the mapped feature is projected.


MappingFrameValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type MappedFeature









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




specification


A description association that links the mapped feature to a notional geologic feature.


GeologicFeature


 




4.2.1.11.   Mapped Interval (MappedInterval)
A special kind of a mapped feature whose shape is a 1-D interval and which uses the spatial reference system of the containing borehole.
This type is a sub-type of MappedFeature.
4.2.1.12.   Natural Geomorphologic Feature (NaturalGeomorphologicFeature)
A geomorphologic feature (i.e. landform) that has been created by natural Earth processes.
This type is a sub-type of GeomorphologicFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type NaturalGeomorphologicFeature









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




naturalGeomorphologicFeatureType


The type of the natural geomorphologic feature.


NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue


 




activity


The level of activity of the natural geomorphologic feature.


GeomorphologicActivityValue


voidable




4.2.1.13.   Shear Displacement Structure (ShearDisplacementStructure)
Brittle to ductile style structures along which displacement has occurred.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicStructure.

Attributes of the spatial object type ShearDisplacementStructure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




faultType


Refers to a vocabulary of terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.


FaultTypeValue


 




4.2.2.   Data types

4.2.2.1.   Composition Part (CompositionPart)
The composition of a geologic unit in terms of lithological constituents.

Attributes of the data type CompositionPart









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




material


The material that comprises part or all of the geologic unit.


LithologyValue


 




proportion


Quantity that specifies the fraction of the geologic unit composed of the material.


QuantityRange


voidable




role


The relationship of the composition part to the geologic unit composition as a whole.


CompositionPartRoleValue


 




4.2.2.2.   Thematic Class (ThematicClass)
A generic thematic classifier to enable the reclassification of Geologic Features with user defined classes appropriate to thematic maps.

Attributes of the data type ThematicClass









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




themeClass


The value of the thematic class.


ThematicClassValue


 




themeClassification


The used classification


ThematicClassificationValue


 




4.2.3.   Code lists

4.2.3.1.   Anthropogenic Geomorphologic Feature Type (AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue)
Types of anthropogenic geomorphologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list AnthropogenicGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




artificialCollapsedDepression


artificial collapsed depression


A collapse basin, commonly a closed depression, which is the direct result of surficial subsidence associated with subsurface mining or tunneling.




artificialDrainage


artificial drainage


Human-made network built primarily to lower or control the local water table.




artificialLevee


artificial levee


An artificial embankment constructed along the bank of a watercourse or an arm of the sea, to protect land from inundation or to confine streamflow to its channel.




dredgedChannel


dredged channel


A roughly linear, deep water area formed by a dredging operation for navigation purposes




dump


dump


An area of smooth or uneven accumulations or piles of waste rock, earthy material, or general refuse that without major reclamation are incapable of supporting plants.




fill


fill


Human-constructed deposits of natural earth materials and/or waste materials used to fill a depression, to extend shore land into a body of water, or in building dams.




impactCraterAnthropogenic


impact crater (anthropogenic)


A generally circular or elliptical depression formed by hypervelocity impact of an experimental projectile or ordnance into earthy or rock material.




landfillSite


landfill site


Waste disposal site used for the controlled deposit of the waste onto or into land.




levelledLand


levelled land


A land area, usually a field, that has been mechanically flattened or smoothed to facilitate management practices such as flood irrigation.




openpitMine


openpit mine


A relatively large depression resulting from the excavation of material and redistribution of overburden associated with surficial mining operations.




pit


pit


A depression, ditch or pit excavated to furnish gravel, sand or other materials for roads or other construction purposes; a type of borrow pit.




quarry


quarry


Excavation areas, open to the sky, usually for the extraction of stone.




reclaimedLand


reclaimed land


A land area composed of earthy fill material that has been placed and shaped to approximate natural contours, commonly part of land-reclamation efforts after mining operations. Or a land area, commonly submerged in its native state, that has been protected by artificial structures and drained for agricultural or other purposes.




reservoirLake


reservoir lake


An inland body of permanently standing water, usually fresh, occupying a depression on the Earth’s surface closed by a dam.




spoilBank


spoil bank


A bank, mound, or other artificial accumulation of rock debris and earthy dump deposits removed from ditches, strip mines, or other excavations.




subsidenceAreaAnthropogenic


subsidence area (anthropogenic)


An area subject to a process of subsidence induced by anthropogenic activities, for example subsurface mining, tunneling, hydrocarbon or groundwater production.




4.2.3.2.   Borehole Purpose (BoreholePurposeValue)
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list BoreholePurposeValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




geologicalSurvey


geological survey


General examination of an area's geological entities.


 




explorationExploitationRawMaterial


exploration and exploitation of raw material


The discovery and identification of mineral resources, including the assessment of their importance and the evaluation of their economic potential.


 




explorationExploitationEnergyResources


exploration and exploitation of energy resources


Examination of the subsurface with regard to the availability of fossil energy resources and planning the extraction thereof.


 




hydrocarbonProduction


hydrocarbon production


Production of petroleum oil and/or gas.


explorationExploitationRawMaterial




hydrocarbonExploration


hydrocarbon exploration


Exploration in an unproved area to test for a new field, a new pay, a deeper reservoir, or a shallower reservoir.


explorationExploitationRawMaterial




hydrocarbonAppraisal


hydrocarbon appraisal


Assessment of characteristics of a proven hydrocarbon accumulation.


explorationExploitationRawMaterial




geothermalEnergy


geothermal energy, geothermal heat exchangers


Exploration pertaining to the utilization of geothermal energy resources and design of geothermal heat pumps.


explorationExploitationRawMaterial




heatStorage


heat storage


Well to enable the underground to be used for heat storage.


geothermalEnergy




mineralExplorationExtraction


mineral exploration and extraction


Well drilled for the purpose of locating and/or extracting mineral resources from the subsurface, usually through the injection and/or extraction of mineral bearing fluids.


explorationExploitationRawMaterial




explorationExploitationNonmetallicMineralDeposits


exploration and exploitation of nonmetallic mineral deposits


Prospecting with regard to the availability and planning for excavation of nonmetallic mineral deposits, mainly for construction purposes, building stones, cement and ceramic or glass industry.


explorationExploitationRawMaterial




disposal


disposal


A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal.


 




explorationNaturalUndergroundStorage


exploration of natural underground storage space


Examination of the subsurface's ability to store various materials.


 




waterSupply


water supply


Water supply in general.


 




drinkingWaterSupply


drinking water supply


Well construction for drinking water.


waterSupply




industrialWaterSupply


industrial water supply


Well construction for industrial water supply.


waterSupply




aquaculture


aquaculture


To supply water to aquaculture purposes.


waterSupply




irrigation


irrigation


Well construction for irrigation purposes.


waterSupply




emergencyWaterSupply


emergency water supply


Well construction for emergency water supply.


waterSupply




contingencyWaterSupply


contingency water supply


Stand-by water supply in case of water deficiency.


waterSupply




geophysicalSurvey


geophysical survey


Examination of the subsurface's geophysical properties.


 




shotHole


shot hole


In connection with seismic surveys explosives are loaded into shot holes.


geophysicalSurvey




flowingShot


flowing shot


A flowing shot hole is a drilled hole for seismic purposes that has entered an underground water source that has sufficient pressure to cause the hole to “overflow”.


shotHole




hydrogeologicalSurvey


hydrogeological survey, water management


Examination of groundwater flow, the chemical properties of ground water, and transport of particles, solutes, and energy, as well as the management of the sustainable use of ground water resources.


 




geotechnicalSurvey


geotechnical survey, construction site characterization


Geotechnical investigations performed to obtain information on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions.


 




geochemicalSurvey


geochemical survey, analyses


Examination of chemical properties of the rock formation and /or the porosity fluids.


 




pedologicalSurvey


pedological survey


Investigation to characterize types of soils.


 




environmentalMonitoring


environmental monitoring


Groundwater chemistry and groundwater level is monitored.


 




pollutionMonitoring


pollution monitoring


Monitoring of known pollution sites.


environmentalMonitoring




waterQualityMonitoring


water quality monitoring


Monitoring to assess the nature and distribution of pollutants and contaminants in groundwater; the nature and distribution of naturally occurring chemical constituents; subsurface hydrologic conditions, and hydraulic properties of strata as they relate to pollutant and contaminant movement.


environmentalMonitoring




groundwaterLevelMonitoring


groundwater level monitoring


Construction of a gauge for recording groundwater level changes.


environmentalMonitoring




dewatering


dewatering


Dewatering is the removal of water from solid material or soil by wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, or similar solid-liquid separation processes. Removing or draining water from a riverbed, construction site, caisson, or mine shaft, by pumping or evaporation.


 




mitigation


mitigation


Lowering of the groundwater level to prevent the groundwater table to reach polluted sites.


dewatering




remediation


remediation


Remediation in general. The removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, soil and other rock


 




thermalCleaning


sparging, thermal cleaning


A kind of remediation. In situ cleaning of soil using heat, steam.


remediation




recharge


recharge








(a)


Aquifer Recharge Wells: Used to recharge depleted aquifers by injecting water from a variety of sources such as lakes, streams, domestic wastewater treatment plants, other aquifers, etc.










(b)


Saline Water Intrusion Barrier Wells: Used to inject water into fresh water aquifers to prevent intrusion of salt water into fresh water aquifers.










(c)


Subsidence Control Wells: Used to inject fluids into a non-oil or gas-producing zone to reduce or eliminate subsidence associated with overdraft of fresh water.






 




4.2.3.3.   Collection Type (CollectionTypeValue)
Types of collections of geological and geophysical objects.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list CollectionTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




boreholeCollection


borehole collection


Collection of boreholes




geologicalModel


geological model


Collection of objects for a 3D geological spatial model




geologicalMap


geological map


Collection of features for a geological map which described geological units, structures geomorphologic features, etc.




geophysicalObjectCollection


geophysical object collection


Collection of geophysical objects




4.2.3.4.   Composition Part Role (CompositionPartRoleValue)
Roles that a compositional part plays in a geologic unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list CompositionPartRoleValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




onlyPart


only part


Entire described unit consists of a single part or constituent.


 




partOf


part of


The geologic unit part role is not known in any greater detail.


 




facies


facies


Represents a particular body of rock that is a lateral variant of a lithostratigraphic unit, or a variant of a lithodemic unit.


partOf




inclusion


inclusion


Geologic unit constituent is present as masses with generally sharp boundaries enclosed within a matrix of some other material.


partOf




lithosome


lithosome


A kind of rock body that has multiple occurrences in a single geologic unit. A mass of rock of uniform character, characterized by geometry, composition, and internal structure.


partOf




stratigraphicPart


stratigraphic part


A geologic unit part that occupies a particular stratigraphic position within a geologic unit.


partOf




unspecifiedPartRole


unspecified part role


Geologic unit part with unspecified role.


partOf




4.2.3.5.   Event Environment (EventEnvironmentValue)
Terms for the geologic environments within which geologic events take place.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.

Values for the code list EventEnvironmentValue








Value


Name


Definition




earthInteriorSetting


earth interior setting


Geologic environments within the solid Earth.




earthSurfaceSetting


earth surface setting


Geologic environments on the surface of the solid Earth.




extraTerrestrialSetting


extra-terrestrial setting


Material originated outside of the Earth or its atmosphere.




tectonicallyDefinedSetting


tectonically defined setting


Setting defined by relationships to tectonic plates on or in the Earth.




4.2.3.6.   Event Process (EventProcessValue)
Terms specifying the process or processes that occurred during an event.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.

Values for the code list EventProcessValue








Value


Name


Definition




bolideImpact


bolide impact


The impact of an extraterrestrial body on the surface of the earth.




deepWaterOxygenDepletion


deep water oxygen depletion


Process of removal of oxygen from from the deep part of a body of water.




deformation


deformation


Movement of rock bodies by displacement on fault or shear zones, or change in shape of a body of earth material.




diageneticProcess


diagenetic process


Any chemical, physical, or biological process that affects a sedimentary earth material after initial deposition, and during or after lithification, exclusive of weathering and metamorphism.




extinction


extinction


Process of disappearance of a species or higher taxon, so that it no longer exists anywhere or in the subsequent fossil record.




geomagneticProcess


geomagnetic process


Process that results in change in Earth's magnetic field.




humanActivity


human activity


Processes of human modification of the earth to produce geologic features.




magmaticProcess


magmatic process


A process involving melted rock (magma).




metamorphicProcess


metamorphic process


Mineralogical, chemical, and structural adjustment of solid rocks to physical and chemical conditions that differ from the conditions under which the rocks in question originated, and are generally been imposed at depth, below the surface zones of weathering and cementation.




seaLevelChange


sea level change


Process of mean sea level changing relative to some datum.




sedimentaryProcess


sedimentary process


A phenomenon that changes the distribution or physical properties of sediment at or near the earth's surface.




speciation


speciation


Process that results inappearance of new species.




tectonicProcess


tectonic process


Processes related to the interaction between or deformation of rigid plates forming the crust of the Earth.




weathering


weathering


The process or group of processes by which earth materials exposed to atmospheric agents at or near the Earth's surface are changed in color, texture, composition, firmness, or form, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material. Processes typically include oxidation, hydration, and leaching of soluble constituents.




4.2.3.7.   Fault Type (FaultTypeValue)
Terms describing the type of shear displacement structure.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list FaultTypeValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




fault


fault


A discrete surface, or zone of discrete surfaces, with some thickness, separating two rock masses across which one mass has slid past the other.


 




extractionFault


extraction fault


A fault whose two sides have approached each other substantially in the direction perpendicular to the fault.


fault




highAngleFault


high angle fault


Fault that dips at least 45 degrees over more than half of its recognized extent, for which slip or separation is not explicitly specified.


fault




lowAngleFault


low angle fault


Fault that dips less than 45 degrees over more than half of the recognized extent of the fault.


fault




obliqueSlipFault


oblique slip fault


Fault with slip vector that has ratio of strike-parallel to dip-parallel displacement between 10 to 1 and 1 to 10 at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault.


fault




reverseFault


reverse fault


Fault with dip-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the strike-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault, and the fault dips consistently in the same direction with the hanging wall displaced up relative to the footwall over at least half the mapped trace of the fault.


fault




scissorFault


scissor fault


A fault on which there is increasing offset or separation along the strike from an initial point of no offset, with the opposite sense of offset in the opposite direction.


fault




strikeSlipFault


strike slip fault


Fault with strike-parallel displacement component of slip vector more than 10 times the dip-parallel component of the slip vector at at least one location along the mapped trace of the fault.


fault




4.2.3.8.   Fold Profile Type (FoldProfileTypeValue)
Terms specifying the type of fold.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list FoldProfileTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




anticline


anticline


A fold, general convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks.




antiform


antiform


Any convex-upward, concave downward fold.




syncline


syncline


A fold of which the core contains the stratigraphically younger rocks; it is generally concave upward.




synform


synform


Any fold whose limbs close at the bottom.




4.2.3.9.   Geochronologic Era (GeochronologicEraValue)
Terms specifying recognised geological time units.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in Cohen, K.M., Finney, S. & Gibbard, P.L., International Chronostratigraphic Chart, August 2012, International Commission on Stratigraphy of the International Union of Geological Sciences, 2012 and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the additional values for Pre-Cambrian rocks and Quaternary units specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
4.2.3.10.   Geologic Unit Type (GeologicUnitTypeValue)
Terms describing the type of geologic unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list GeologicUnitTypeValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




geologicUnit


geologic unit


Type of geologic unit that is unknown, unspecified, irrelevant, or some type not included in the vocabulary.


 




allostratigraphicUnit


allostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit defined by bounding surfaces. Not necessarily stratified.


geologicUnit




alterationUnit


alteration unit


Geologic unit defined by alteration process.


geologicUnit




biostratigraphicUnit


biostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit defined based on fossil content.


geologicUnit




chronostratigraphicUnit


chronostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit that includes all rocks formed during a specific interval of geologic time


geologicUnit




geophysicalUnit


geophysical unit


Geologic unit defined by its geophysical characteristics.


geologicUnit




magnetostratigraphicUnit


magnetostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit defined by magnetic characteristics.


geophysicalUnit




lithogeneticUnit


lithogenetic unit


Geologic unit defined by genesis. The genesis is manifested by material properties, but the material is not the defining property.


geologicUnit




artificialGround


artificial ground


Geologic unit defined by genesis involving direct human action to deposit or modify material.


lithogeneticUnit




excavationUnit


excavation unit


Geologic unit defined by human-made genesis involving excavation.


lithogeneticUnit




massMovementUnit


mass movement unit


Geologic unit produced by gravity driven, down-slope displacement of material, and characterized by the type of movement giving rise to the deposit, and by how the individual movement types present in the deposit are related in time and space.


lithogeneticUnit




lithologicUnit


lithologic unit


Geologic unit defined by lithology independent of relationships to other units.


geologicUnit




lithostratigraphicUnit


lithostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit defined on the basis of observable and distinctive lithologic properties or combination of lithologic properties and stratigraphic relationships.


geologicUnit




lithodemicUnit


lithodemic unit


Lithostratigraphic unit that lacks stratification


lithostratigraphicUnit




lithotectonicUnit


lithotectonic unit


Geologic unit defined on basis of structural or deformation features, mutual relations, origin or historical evolution. Contained material may be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.


geologicUnit




deformationUnit


deformation unit


Lithotectonic unit defined by deformation style or characteristic geologic structure observable in outcrop.


lithotectonicUnit




pedostratigraphicUnit


pedostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit that represents a single pedologic horizon in a sequence of strata (consolidated or non-consolidated).


geologicUnit




polarityChronostratigraphicUnit


polarity chronostratigraphic unit


Geologic unit defined by primary magnetic-polarity record imposed when the rock was deposited or crystallized during a specific interval of geologic time.


geologicUnit




4.2.3.11.   Geomorphologic Activity (GeomorphologicActivityValue)
Terms indicating the level of activity of a geomorphologic feature.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list GeomorphologicActivityValue








Value


Name


Definition




active


active


A geomorphologic process that is currently in a state of action, or that has been reactivated since a conventionally short period of time.




dormant


dormant


A geomorphologic process that has not shown signs of activity since a conventionally short period of time, and that could be reactivated by its original causes, or triggered by induced causes such as anthropogenic activities.




reactivated


reactivated


A reactivated geomorphologic process is an active geomorphologic process which has been dormant.




stabilised


stabilised


A stabilized geomorphologic process is an inactive process which has been protected from its original causes by remedial measures.




inactive


inactive


A relict or fossil geomorphologic process.




4.2.3.12.   Lithology (LithologyValue)
Terms describing the lithology.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Geology.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list LithologyValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




compoundMaterial


compound material


An earth material composed of an aggregation of particles of earth material, possibly including other Compound Materials.


 




anthropogenicMaterial


anthropogenic material


Material known to have artificial (human-related) origin; insufficient information to classify in more detail.


compoundMaterial




anthropogenicConsolidatedMaterial


anthropogenic consolidated material


Consolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin.


anthropogenicMaterial




anthropogenicUnconsolidatedMaterial


anthropogenic unconsolidated material


Unconsolidated material known to have artificial (human-related) origin.


anthropogenicMaterial




breccia


breccia


Coarse-grained material composed of angular broken rock fragments; the fragments typically have sharp edges and unworn corners.


compoundMaterial




compositeGenesisMaterial


composite genesis material


Material of unspecified consolidation state formed by geological modification of pre-existing materials outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes.


compoundMaterial




compositeGenesisRock


composite genesis rock


Rock formed by geological modification of pre-existing rocks outside the realm of igneous and sedimentary processes.


compositeGenesisMaterial




faultRelatedMaterial


fault-related material


Material formed as a result of brittle faulting, composed of greater than 10 percent matrix; matrix is fine-grained material caused by tectonic grainsize reduction.


compositeGenesisMaterial




impactGeneratedMaterial


impact generated material


Material that contains features indicative of shock metamorphism, such as microscopic planar deformation features within grains or shatter cones, interpreted to be the result of extraterrestrial bolide impact. Includes breccias and melt rocks.


compositeGenesisMaterial




materialFormedInSurficialEnvironment


material formed in surficial environment


Material that is the product of weathering processes operating on pre-existing rocks or deposits, analogous to hydrothermal or metasomatic rocks, but formed at ambient Earth surface temperature and pressure.


compositeGenesisMaterial




rock


rock


Consolidated aggregate of one or more earth materials, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter, or of solid organic material.


compoundMaterial




aphanite


aphanite


Rock that is too fine grained to categorize in more detail.


rock




sedimentaryRock


sedimentary rock


Rock formed by accumulation and cementation of solid fragmental material deposited by air, water or ice, or as a result of other natural agents, such as precipitation from solution, the accumulation of organic material, or from biogenic processes, including secretion by organisms.


rock




tuffite


tuffite


Rock consists of more than 50 percent particles of indeterminate pyroclastic or epiclastic origin and less than 75 percent particles of clearly pyroclastic origin.


rock




sedimentaryMaterial


sedimentary material


Material formed by accumulation of solid fragmental material deposited by air, water or ice, or material that accumulated by other natural agents such as chemical precipitation from solution or secretion by organisms.


compoundMaterial




carbonateSedimentaryMaterial


carbonate sedimentary material


Sedimentary material in which at least 50 percent of the primary and/or recrystallized constituents are composed of one (or more) of the carbonate minerals calcite, aragonite and dolomite, in particles of intrabasinal origin.


sedimentaryMaterial




chemicalSedimentaryMaterial


chemical sedimentary material


Sedimentary material that consists of at least 50 percent material produced by inorganic chemical processes within the basin of deposition. Includes inorganic siliceous, carbonate, evaporite, iron-rich, and phosphatic sediment classes.


sedimentaryMaterial




clasticSedimentaryMaterial


clastic sedimentary material


Sedimentary material of unspecified consolidation state in which at least 50 percent of the constituent particles were derived from erosion, weathering, or mass-wasting of pre-existing earth materials, and transported to the place of deposition by mechanical agents such as water, wind, ice and gravity.


sedimentaryMaterial




nonClasticSiliceousSedimentaryMaterial


non-clastic siliceous sedimentary material


Sedimentary material that consists of at least 50 percent silicate mineral material, deposited directly by chemical or biological processes at the depositional surface, or in particles formed by chemical or biological processes within the basin of deposition.


sedimentaryMaterial




organicRichSedimentaryMaterial


organic rich sedimentary material


Sedimentary material in which 50 percent or more of the primary sedimentary material is organic carbon.


sedimentaryMaterial




igneousMaterial


igneous material


Earth material formed as a result of igneous processes, e.g. intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, volcanic eruption.


compoundMaterial




fragmentalIgneousMaterial


fragmental igneous material


Igneous material of unspecified consolidation state in which greater than 75 percent of the rock consists of fragments produced as a result of igneous rock-forming process.


igneousMaterial




acidicIgneousMaterial


acidic igneous material


Igneous material with more than 63 percent SiO2.


igneousMaterial




basicIgneousMaterial


basic igneous material


Igneous material with between 45 and 52 percent SiO2.


igneousMaterial




igneousRock


igneous rock


Rock formed as a result of igneous processes, for example intrusion and cooling of magma in the crust, or volcanic eruption.


igneousMaterial




intermediateCompositionIgneousMaterial


intermediate composition igneous material


Igneous material with between 52 and 63 percent SiO2.


igneousMaterial




unconsolidatedMaterial


unconsolidated material


CompoundMaterial composed of an aggregation of particles that do not adhere to each other strongly enough that the aggregate can be considered a solid in its own right.


compoundMaterial




naturalUnconsolidatedMaterial


natural unconsolidated material


Unconsolidated material known to have natural, i.e. not human-made, origin.


unconsolidatedMaterial




sediment


sediment


Unconsolidated material consisting of an aggregation of particles transported or deposited by air, water or ice, or that accumulated by other natural agents, such as chemical precipitation, and that forms in layers on the Earth's surface.


naturalUnconsolidatedMaterial




4.2.3.13.   Mapping Frame (MappingFrameValue)
Terms indicating the surface on which the MappedFeature is projected.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MappingFrameValue








Value


Name


Definition




baseOfQuaternary


base of quaternary


Base of the predominantely unconsolidated sedimentary material of Quaternary age.




surfaceGeology


surface geology


Bedrock and superficial deposits that would be visible if the overlying soil was removed or are exposed at the topographic surface.




topOfBasement


top of basement


The surface in the crust of the Earth below sedimentary or volcanic deposits, or tectonically transported rock unit.




topOfBedrock


top of bedrock


Top surface of the usually solid rock that may either be exposed at the topographic surface or covered by other unconsolidated deposits.




4.2.3.14.   Natural Geomorphologic Feature Type (NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue)
Terms describing the type of natural geomorphologic feature.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list NaturalGeomorphologicFeatureTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




naturalGeomorphologicFeature


natural geomorphologic feature


A geomorphologic feature produced by the natural dynamics.




drainagePattern


drainage pattern


The configuration or arrangement of stream courses in an area, including gullies or first-order channelized flow areas, higher order tributaries, and main streams.




constructionalFeature


constructional feature


Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to depositional (aggradational) processes, such as the accumulation of sediment




destructionalFeature


destructional feature


Site of a landform that owes its origin, form, position, or general character to the removal of material by erosion and weathering (degradation) processes resulting from the wearing-down or away of the land surface.




degradationFeature


degradation feature


A geomorphologic feature resulting from the wearing down or away, and the general lowering or reduction, of the Earth's surface by natural processes of weathering and erosion, and which may infer the processes of transportation of sediment.




relic


relic


A landform that has survived decay or disintegration, or one that has been left behind after the disappearance of the greater part of its substance such as a remnant island.




exhumedFeature


exhumed feature


Formerly buried landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols that have been re-exposed by erosion of the covering mantle.




buriedFeature


buried feature


Landforms, geomorphologic surfaces, or paleosols covered by younger sediments.




pediment


pediment


A gently sloping erosional surface developed at the foot of a receding hill or mountain slope, commonly with a slightly concave-upward profile, that cross-cuts rock or sediment strata that extend beneath adjacent uplands.




erosional


erosional features


A land surface shaped by the action of erosion, especially by running water.




hill


hill


A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising at least 30 metres to as much as 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes, a well-defined, rounded outline and slopes that generally exceed 15 percent.




interfluve


interfluve


A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of a hill; shoulders of back wearing hill slopes can narrow the upland or merge resulting in a strongly convex shape.




crest


crest


A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the convex slopes (perpendicular to the contour) that form the narrow, roughly linear top area of a hill, ridge, or other upland where shoulders have converged to the extent that little or no summit remains; dominated by erosion, slope wash and mass movement processes and sediments




headSlope


head slope


A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally concave area of a hillside, especially at the head of a drainage way, resulting in converging overland water flow.




sideSlope


side slope


A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of a laterally planar area of a hillside, resulting in predominantly parallel overland water flow. Contour lines generally form straight lines.




noseSlope


nose slope


A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the projecting end (laterally convex area) of a hillside, resulting in predominantly divergent overland water flow; contour lines generally form convex curves.




freeFace


free face


A geomorphologic component of hills and mountains consisting of an outcrop of bare rock that sheds rock fragments and other sediments to, and commonly stands more steeply than the angle of repose of, the colluvial slope immediately below; most commonly found on shoulder and back slope positions, and can comprise part or all of a nose slope or side slope.




baseSlope


base slope


A geomorphologic component of hills consisting of the concave to linear slope (perpendicular to the contour) which, regardless of the lateral shape, is an area that forms an apron or wedge at the bottom of a hillside dominated by colluvial and slope wash processes and sediments




mountain


mountain


A generic term for an elevated area of the land surface, rising more than 300 metres above surrounding lowlands, usually with a nominal summit area relative to bounding slopes and generally with steep sides (greater than 25 percent slope) with or without considerable bare-rock exposed.




mountaintop


mountaintop


A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the uppermost, comparatively level or gently sloped area of mountains, characterized by relatively short, simple slopes composed of bare rock, residuum, or short-transport colluvial sediments.




mountainslope


mountainslope


A part of a mountain between the summit and the foot.




mountainflank


mountainflank


A geomorphologic component of mountains characterized by very long, complex back slopes with comparatively high slope gradients and composed of highly-diverse colluvial sediment mantles, rock outcrops or structural benches.




mountainbase


mountainbase


A geomorphologic component of mountains consisting of the strongly to slightly concave colluvial apron or wedge at the bottom of mountain slopes.




depression


depression


Any relatively sunken part of the Earth's surface; especially a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground.




plain


plain


Any flat area, large or small, at a low elevation; specifically an extensive region of comparatively smooth and level or gently undulaing land, having few or no prominent surface irregularities but sometimes having a considerable slope, and usually at a low elevation with reference to surrounding areas.




tectonicStructural


tectonic and structural features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to regional or local bedrock structures, or crustal movement; and geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial, channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial), or eolian erosion.




volcanic


volcanic features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the deep seated (igneous) processes by which magma and associated gases rise through the crust and are extruded onto the earth's surface and into the atmosphere.




hydrothermal


hydrothermal features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to hydrothermal processes.




erosionSurface


erosion surface


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related dominantly to water erosion but excluding perennial channel flow (i.e. fluvial, glaciofluvial) or eolian erosion.




slopeGravitational


slope and gravitational features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to slope environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms developed under the action of the gravitational force.




nivalPeriglacialPermafrost


nival, periglacial and permafrost features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to snow, non-glacial, cold climate environments; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms occurring in the vicinity of glaciers and ice sheets; geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to ground, soil, or rock that remains at or below 0° C for at least two years.




glacial


glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to to glacial, glaciofluvial, glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine environments.




eolian


eolian features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wind-dominated environments.




marineLittoralCoastalWetland


marine, littoral and coastal wetlands features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to wave or tidal dynamics developed in marine, shallow marine, near-shore and littoral zone environments, and those related to vegetated and / or shallow wet areas




karstChemicalWeathering


karst and chemical weathering features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominated by mineral dissolution, and commonly, subsurface drainage.




alluvialFluvial


alluvial and fluvial features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms dominantly related to concentrated water flow (channel flow).




lacustrine


lacustrine features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to inland permanent water bodies (lakes).




impact


impact features


Geomorphologic landscapes and landforms related to the impact of extraterrestrial material on the Earth's surface.




4.2.3.15.   Thematic Class (ThematicClassValue)
Values for thematic classification of geologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.2.3.16.   Thematic Classification (ThematicClassificationValue)
List of thematic classifications for geologic features.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.3.   Geophysics

4.3.1.   Spatial object types

The package Geophysics contains the following spatial object types:






—


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 was created.


RelatedParty


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type Campaign

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface.
4.3.1.2.   Geophysical Object (GeophObject)
A generic class for geophysical objects.
This type is a sub-type of SF_SpatialSamplingFeature.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeophObject









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




citation


Citation of geophysical documentation.


DocumentCitation


 




projectedGeometry


2D projection of the feature to the ground surface (as a representative point, curve or bounding polygon) to be used by an INSPIRE view service to display the spatial object location on a map.


GM_Object


 




verticalExtent


Vertical extent of the range of interest.


EX_VerticalExtent


voidable




distributionInfo


Distribution metadata.


MD_Distributor


voidable




largerWork


Identifier of a larger work data set, typically a campaign or project.


Identifier


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type GeophObject

The projectedGeometry attribute shall be of type GM_Point, GM_Curve or GM_Surface.
4.3.1.3.   Geophysical Measurement (GeophMeasurement)
A generic spatial object type for geophysical measurements.
This type is a sub-type of GeophObject.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeophMeasurement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




relatedModel


Identifier of the geophysical model that was created from the measurement.


Identifier


voidable




platformType


Platform from which the measurement was carried out.


PlatformTypeValue


 




relatedNetwork


Name of a national or international observation network to which the facility belongs, or to which measured data is reported.


NetworkNameValue


voidable




4.3.1.4.   Geophysical Object Set (GeophObjectSet)
A generic class for collections of geophysical objects.
This type is a sub-type of SF_SpatialSamplingFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeophObjectSet









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




citation


Citation of geophysical documentation.


DocumentCitation


 




verticalExtent


Vertical extent of the range of interest.


EX_VerticalExtent


voidable




distributionInfo


Distribution metadata.


MD_Distributor


voidable




projectedGeometry


2D projection of the feature to the ground surface (as a representative point, curve or bounding polygon) to be used by an INSPIRE view service to display the spatial object on a map.


GM_Object


 




largerWork


Identifier of a larger work data set.


Identifier


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type GeophObjectSet

The projectedGeometry attribute shall be of type GM_Point, GM_Curve or GM_Surface.
4.3.1.5.   Geophysical Profile (GeophProfile)
A geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a curve.
This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeophProfile









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




profileType


Type of geophysical profile.


ProfileTypeValue


 





Constraints of the spatial object type GeophProfile

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Curve.
4.3.1.6.   Geophysical Station (GeophStation)
Geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a single point location.
This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeophStation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




stationType


Type of geophysical station.


StationTypeValue


 




stationRank


Geophysical stations may be part of a hierarchical system. Rank is proportional to the importance of a station.


StationRankValue


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type GeophStation

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Point.
4.3.1.7.   Geophysical Swath (GeophSwath)
A geophysical measurement spatially referenced to a surface.
This type is a sub-type of GeophMeasurement.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeophSwath









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




swathType


Type of geophysical swath.


SwathTypeValue


 





Constraints of the spatial object type GeophSwath

The shape attribute shall be of type GM_Surface.
4.3.2.   Code lists

4.3.2.1.   Campaign Type (CampaignTypeValue)
A type of geophysical campaign.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list CampaignTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




measurement


measurement


Field data acquisition campaign.




4.3.2.2.   Network Name (NetworkNameValue)
A name of geophysical network.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list NetworkNameValue








Value


Name


Definition




GSN


GSN


Global Seismographic Network




IMS


IMS


IMS Seismological network




INTERMAGNET


INTERMAGNET


International Real-time Magnetic Observatory Network




UEGN


UEGN


Unified European Gravity Network




WDC


WDC


World Data Center




4.3.2.3.   Platform Type (PlatformTypeValue)
A platform on which data acquisision was carried out.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list PlatformTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




ground


ground


Ground based measurement.




landVehicle


land vehicle


Measurement carried out from a land vehicle.




fixedWingAirplane


fixed-wing airplane


Measurement carried out from fixed-wing airplane.




helicopter


helicopter


Measurement carried out from helicopter.




seafloor


seafloor


Seafloor-based measurement.




researchVessel


research vessel


Measurement carried out from a ship.




satellite


satellite


Measurement carried out from satellite.




4.3.2.4.   Profile Type (ProfileTypeValue)
Type of geophysical profile.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ProfileTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




boreholeLogging


borehole logging


Geophysical measurement along the axis of a borehole carried out with a special logging device.




multielectrodeDCProfile


multi-electrode dc profile


DC resistivity and/or chargability (IP) measurement carried out along a profile with a larger set of electrodes. Also known as 2D resistivity tomography.




seismicLine


seismic line


Geophysical measurement used to record acoustic response of seismic sources along a line in order to define seismic properties in a cross section of the earth.




4.3.2.5.   Station Rank (StationRankValue)
A rank of geophysical station.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list StationRankValue








Value


Name


Definition




observatory


observatory


Permanent monitoring facility with continuous observation schedule.




secularStation


secular station


Base station to record long term time variations of the observed physical field.




1stOrderBase


1st order base


Highest precision base station maintained by some authority. It is used to tie relative measurements to absolute network by third party observers.




2ndOrderBase


2nd order base


High precision base station of lower importance maintained by an authority. It is used to tie relative measurements to absolute network by third party observers.




4.3.2.6.   Station Type (StationTypeValue)
A type of geophysical station.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list StationTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




gravityStation


gravity station


Geophysical station to observe gravitational field.




magneticStation


magnetic station


Geophysical station to observe magnetic field.




seismologicalStation


seismological station


Geophysical station to observe strong motion seismological events (earthquake) or ambient noise.




verticalElectricSounding


vertical electric sounding


Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity and/or chargeability (IP) changes in depth using 4 electrodes (AMNB) and direct current. Also known as VES.




magnetotelluricSounding


magnetotelluric sounding


Geophysical station to measure underground electric resistivity changes using natural electromagnetic field variations. Also known as MT sounding.




4.3.2.7.   Survey Type (SurveyTypeValue)
A type of geophysical survey or data set.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SurveyTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




airborneGeophysicalSurvey


airborne geophysical survey


Campaign of airborne geophysical measurements.




groundGravitySurvey


ground gravity survey


Campaign of ground gravity measurements.




groundMagneticSurvey


ground magnetic survey


Campaign of ground magnetic measurements.




3DResistivitySurvey


3D resistivity survey


Campaign of 3D Multielectrode DC measurements.




seismologicalSurvey


seismological survey


Campaign of seismological measurements.




4.3.2.8.   Swath Type (SwathTypeValue)
A type of geophysical swath.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SwathTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




3DSeismics


3d seismics


Geophysical measurement used to record acoustic response of seismic sources over an area in order to define 3D seismic property distribution in a volume of the earth.




4.4.   Hydrogeology

4.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Hydrogeology contains the following spatial object types:






—


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 well.


ActiveWellTypeValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type ActiveWell









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




groundWaterBody


The GroundWaterBody from which the ActiveWell extracts groundwater resources.


GroundWaterBody


voidable




environmentalMonitoringFacility


The related EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.


EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility


voidable




borehole


The Borehole upon which the ActiveWell is based.


Borehole


voidable




4.4.1.2.   Aquiclude (Aquiclude)
An impermeable body of rock or stratum of sediment that acts as a barrier to the flow of groundwater.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.
4.4.1.3.   Aquifer (Aquifer)
A wet underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, silt, or clay) from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type Aquifer









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




aquiferType


The type of aquifer.


AquiferTypeValue


 




mediaType


The classification of the medium in which the groundwater flow occurs.


AquiferMediaTypeValue


 




isExploited


Indicates if groundwater from aquifer is exploited by wells or intakes.


Boolean


voidable




isMainInSystem


Indicates if aquifer is the main useful aquifer in the aquifer system.


Boolean


voidable




vulnerabilityToPollution


An index value or interval of values determining the potential degree of aquifer risk arising from the geological structure, hydrogeological conditions and the existence of real or potential source of contamination.


QuantityValue


voidable




permeabilityCoefficient


The volume of an incompressible fluid that will flow in unit time through a unit cube of a porous substance across which a unit pressure difference is maintained.


QuantityValue


voidable




storativityCoefficient


The ability of an aquifer to store water.


QuantityValue


voidable




hydroGeochemicalRockType


The rock type with respect to the soluble rock components and their hydrogeochemical influence on groundwater.


HydroGeochemicalRockTypeValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Aquifer









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




aquitard


The Aquitard(s) that separates the Aquifer.


Aquitard


voidable




hydrogeologicalObject


The HydrogeologicalObject(s) related to the aquifer.


HydrogeologicalObject


voidable




aquiferSystem


The specific AquiferSystem where the Aquitard occurs.


AquiferSystem


voidable




4.4.1.4.   Aquifer System (AquiferSystem)
A collection of aquifers and aquitards, which together constitute the environment of groundwater - “communicating vessels”, that are filled or can be filled with water.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type AquiferSystem









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




isLayered


Indicates if the AquiferSystem consists of more than one layer.


Boolean


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AquiferSystem









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




aquitard


The Aquitard(s) contained within the AquiferSystem.


Aquitard


voidable




aquiclude


An Aquiclude enclosing the AquiferSystem.


Aquiclude


voidable




aquifer


The Aquifer(s) contained in the AquiferSystem.


Aquifer


voidable




4.4.1.5.   Aquitard (Aquitard)
A saturated, but poorly permeable bed that impedes groundwater movement.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type Aquitard









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




approximatePermeabilityCoefficient


The volume of an incompressible fluid that will flow in unit time through a unit cube of a porous substance across which a unit pressure difference is maintained.


QuantityValue


voidable




approximateStorativityCoefficient


The ability of an aquifer to store water.


QuantityValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Aquitard









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




aquiferSystem


The AquiferSystem of which the Aquitard is a part.


AquiferSystem


voidable




aquifer


The Aquifers separated by the Aquitard.


Aquifer


voidable




4.4.1.6.   Groundwater Body (GroundWaterBody)
A distinct volume of groundwater within an aquifer or system of aquifers, which is hydraulically isolated from nearby groundwater bodies.

Attributes of the spatial object type GroundWaterBody









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




approximateHorizontalExtend


The geometry defining the boundary of the GroundWaterBody.


GM_Surface


voidable




conditionOfGroundWaterBody


The approximate degree of change to groundwater as a result of human activity.


ConditionOfGroundwaterValue


 




mineralization


One of the main chemical characteristics of water. A value is a sum of all water chemical concentration components.


WaterSalinityValue


voidable




piezometricState


Specifies the piezometric state of the GroundwaterBody water table.


PiezometricState


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type GroundWaterBody









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




activeWell


The ActiveWell which changes the state of the GroundwaterBody through the extraction of groundwater resources.


ActiveWell


voidable




aquiferSystem


The AquiferSystem which includes the GroundWaterBody.


AquiferSystem


voidable




hydrogeologicalObjectNatural


A HydrogeologicalObjectNatural interacting with the GroundwaterBody.


HydrogeologicalObjectNatural


voidable




observationWell


The observation wells which monitor the GroundWaterBody


EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility


voidable




4.4.1.7.   Hydrogeological Object (HydrogeologicalObject)
An abstract class for man-made facilities or natural features that have an interaction with the hydrogeological system.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObject









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


The geometry defining the spatial location of the HydrogeologicalObject.


GM_Primitive


 




name


The name or code of the HydrogeologicalObject.


PT_FreeText


voidable




description


The description of the HydrogeologicalObject.


PT_FreeText


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObject









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




aquifer


The Aquifer within which the HydrogeologicalObject occurs.


Aquifer


voidable




4.4.1.8.   Man-made Hydrogeological Object (HydrogeologicalObjectManMade)
A man-made hydrogeological object.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObject.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectManMade









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




validFrom


Official date and time the hydrogeological object was/will be legally established.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


Date and time at which the hydrogeological object legally ceased/will cease to be used.


DateTime


voidable




statusCode


A code defining the formal status of a man-made hydrogeological object.


StatusCodeTypeValue


voidable




4.4.1.9.   Natural Hydrogeological Object (HydrogeologicalObjectNatural)
Hydrogeological object which was created by natural processes.
This type is a sub-type of HydrogeologicalObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectNatural









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




naturalObjectType


The type of natural hydrogeological object.


NaturalObjectTypeValue


 




waterPersistence


The degree of persistence of water flow.


WaterPersistenceValue


voidable




approximateQuantityOfFlow


An approximate value defining the water yield in a natural hydrogeological object.


QuantityValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalObjectNatural









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




groundWaterBody


The GroundWateBody with which the natural hydrogeological object interacts.


GroundWaterBody


voidable




4.4.1.10.   Hydrogeological Unit (HydrogeologicalUnit)
A part of the lithosphere with distinctive parameters for water storage and conduction.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalUnit









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




description


The description of the HydrogeologicalUnit.


PT_FreeText


voidable




approximateDepth


The approximate depth of the HydrogeologicalUnit occurrence.


QuantityValue


voidable




approximateThickness


The approximate thickness of the HydrogeologicalUnit.


QuantityValue


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type HydrogeologicalUnit









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




geologicStructure


Relates one or many HydrogeologicalUnit(s) to a GeologicStructure.


GeologicStructure


voidable




4.4.2.   Data types

4.4.2.1.   Hydrogeological Surface (HydrogeologicalSurface)
A surface that represents the interpolated groundwater table or other surface, for a local or regional area.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type HydrogeologicalSurface









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




surfaceRectifiedGrid


A surface whose domain is a rectified grid.


RectifiedGridCoverage


 




surfaceReferenceableGrid


Surface whose domain consists of a referenceable grid.


ReferenceableGridCoverage


 




surfacePointCollection


Hydrogeological surface represented by collection of observations in points.


PointObservationCollection


 




4.4.2.2.   Piezometric State (PiezometricState)
The piezometric state of a GroundWaterBody

Attributes of the data type PiezometricState









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




observationTime


Date and time of groundwater state observation.


DateTime


 




piezometricSurface


A surface that represents the level to which water will rise in tightly cased wells.


HydrogeologicalSurface


 




4.4.2.3.   Quantity Value (QuantityValue)
A data container with a single quantity value or a range of quantity values.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type QuantityValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




singleQuantity


Scalar component with decimal representation and a unit of measure used to store value of a continuous quantity.


Quantity


 




quantityInterval


Decimal pair for specifying a quantity range with a unit of measure.


QuantityRange


 




4.4.3.   Code lists

4.4.3.1.   Active Well Type (ActiveWellTypeValue)
Types of active wells.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ActiveWellTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




exploitation


exploitation


The extraction of groundwater from an aquifer for various purposes (domestic, industrial, water supply intake and other)




recharge


recharge








(a)


Aquifer Recharge Wells: Used to recharge depleted aquifers by injecting water from a variety of sources such as lakes, streams, domestic wastewater treatment plants, other aquifers, etc.










(b)


Saline Water Intrusion Barrier Wells: Used to inject water into fresh water aquifers to prevent intrusion of salt water into fresh water aquifers.










(c)


Subsidence Control Wells: Used to inject fluids into a non-oil or gas-producing zone to reduce or eliminate subsidence associated with overdraft of fresh water.








dewatering


dewatering


The removal of water from solid material or soil from an aquifer for the purpose of lowering the water table, e.g. during the site development phase of a major construction project due to a high water table. Usually involves the use of “dewatering” pumps.




decontamination


decontamination


Well used in remediation schemes that reduce the pollution in an aquifer.




disposal


disposal


A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for disposal. Disposal wells typically are subject to regulatory requirements to avoid the contamination of freshwater aquifers.




waterExploratory


water exploratory


A well drilled to search for new groundwater.




thermal


thermal


A well used to extract thermal supply water for various thermal purposes (e.g. balneology).




observation


observation


A well used for observation purposes.




4.4.3.2.   Aquifer Media Type (AquiferMediaTypeValue)
Values describing the characteristics of the aquifer medium.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list AquiferMediaTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




fractured


fractured


Fractured aquifers are rocks in which the groundwater moves through cracks, joints or fractures in otherwise solid rock




porous


porous


Porous media are those aquifers consisting of aggregates of individual particles such as sand or gravel. and the groundwater flow occurs in and moves through the openings between the individual grains.




karstic


karstic


Karstic aquifers are fractured aquifers where the cracks and fractures have been enlarged by solution, forming large channels or even caverns.




compound


compound


A combination of a porous, karstic and/or fractured aquifer




karsticAndFractured


karstic and fractured


A combination of both karstic and fractured aquifer




porousAndFractured


porous and fractured


A combination of both porous and fractured aquifer




4.4.3.3.   Aquifer Type (AquiferTypeValue)
Types of aquifers.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list AquiferTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




confinedSubArtesian


confined subartesian


An aquifer containing water between two relatively impermeable boundaries. The water level in a well tapping a confined aquifer stands above the top of the confined aquifer and can be higher or lower than the water table that may be present in the material above it. The water level does not rise above the ground surface.




confinedArtesian


confined artesian


An aquifer containing water between two relatively impermeable boundaries. The water level in a well tapping a confined aquifer stands above the top of the confined aquifer and can be higher or lower than the water table that may be present in the material above. The water level rises above the ground surface, yielding a flowing well.




unconfined


unconfined


An aquifer containing water that is not under pressure. The water level in a well is the same as the water table outside the well.




4.4.3.4.   Condition Of Groundwater (ConditionOfGroundwaterValue)
Values indicating the approximate degree of change which has taken place on the natural state of groundwater.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ConditionOfGroundwaterValue








Value


Name


Definition




natural


natural


Groundwater quantity or quality is dependent only on natural factors.




lightlyModified


lightly modified


Groundwater quantity or quality is dependent mostly on natural factors, but with some influence through human activity




modified


modified


Groundwater quantity or quality is modified by human activity.




stronglyModified


strongly modified


Groundwater quantity or quality is modified by human activity and the values of a number of parameters exceed the drinking water standards.




unknown


unknown


The natural state of groundwater condition is unknown.




4.4.3.5.   Hydrogeochemical Rock Type (HydroGeochemicalRockTypeValue)
Values describing the hydrogeochemical condition of the groundwater environment.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list HydroGeochemicalRockTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




silicatic


silicatic


Silicatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.




carbonatic


carbonatic


Carbonatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.




sulfatic


sulfatic


Sulfatic hydrochemical type of groundwater.




chloridic


chloridic


Chloridic hydrochemical type of groundwater.




organic


organic


Organic hydrochemical type of groundwater.




4.4.3.6.   Natural Object Type (NaturalObjectTypeValue)
Types of natural hydrogeological objects.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list NaturalObjectTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




spring


spring


Any natural situation where groundwater flows to the surface of the earth. Thus, a spring is a site where the aquifer surface meets the ground surface.




seep


seep


A moist or wet place where groundwater reaches the earth's surface from an underground aquifer.




swallowHole


swallow hole


A natural depression or hole in the Earth's surface, also known as a sink, shake hole, sinkhole, swallow hole, swallet, doline or cenote, it is mostly caused by karst processes – the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks or suffusion processes for example in sandstone.




fen


fen


Low land that is covered wholly or partly with water and that usually has peaty alkaline soil and characteristic flora (as of sedges and reeds).




notSpecified


not specified


Unspecified places where groundwater meets the surface.




4.4.3.7.   Status Code Type (StatusCodeTypeValue)
Values describing the statuses of man-made hydrogeological objects.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list StatusCodeTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




abandonedDry


abandoned, dry


Abandoned because of lack of water.




abandonedInsufficient


abandoned, insufficient water


Abandoned because of insufficient amount of water.




abandonedQuality


abandoned, poor water quality


Abandoned because of water quality reasons.




deepened


deepened


Depth of boring increased.




new


new


Borehole constructed on a site not previously used.




notInUse


not in use


No longer used for any purpose.




reconditioned


reconditioned


Well that has been subject to remedial works to improve its functioning.




standby


standby


Abstraction used only when others are not available.




unfinished


unfinished


Boring or construction not completed.




unknown


unknown


Status not known or defined.




4.4.3.8.   Water Persistence (WaterPersistenceValue)
Types of hydrological persistence of water.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list WaterPersistenceValue








Value


Name


Definition




intermittent


intermittent


Filled and/or flowing for part of the year.




seasonal


seasonal


Filled and/or flowing for particular seasons of the year, e.g. autumn/winter.




perennial


perennial


Filled and/or flowing continuously throughout the year as its bed lies below the water table.




notSpecified


not specified


The type of hydrological persistence of water not specified.




ephemeral


ephemeral


Filled and/or flowing during and immediately after precipitation.




4.4.3.9.   Water Salinity (WaterSalinityValue)
A code list indicating salinity classes in water.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list WaterSalinityValue








Value


Name


Definition




ultraFreshWater


ultra fresh water


Water with very low salinity. The salinity is equivalent or nearly equivalent to that of rainwater.




freshWater


fresh water


Freshwater refers to bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, rivers and streams containing low concentrations of dissolved salts.




brackishWater


brackish water


Brackish water is water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater. It may result from mixing of seawater with fresh water, as in estuaries, or it may occur in brackish fossil aquifers.




salineWater


saline water


Saline water is water that contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts. Seawater has a salinity of roughly 35 000  ppm, equivalent to 35 g/L.




brineWater


brine water


Brine water is saturated or nearly saturated with salt.




4.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Geology








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




GE.GeologicUnit


Geologic Units


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicUnit)




GE. <CodeListValue> (1)



<human readable name>


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeologicFeature and which are classified (using the themeClass property) according to the same thematic classification)




Example: GE.ShrinkingAndSwelling Clays


Example: Shrinking and swelling clays


(themeClassification: ThematicClassificationValue)




GE.GeologicFault


Geologic Faults


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type ShearDisplacementStructure)




GE.GeologicFold


Geologic Folds


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Fold)




GE.GeomorphologicFeature


Geomorphologic Features


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type GeomorphologicFeature)




GE.Borehole


Boreholes


Borehole




GE.Aquifer


Aquifers


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquifer)




GE.Aquiclude


Aquicludes


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquiclude)




GE.Aquitard


Aquitards


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type Aquitard)




GE.AquiferSystems


Aquifer Systems


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type AquiferSystem)




GE.Groundwaterbody


Groundwater Bodies


Groundwaterbody




GE.ActiveWell


Active Wells


ActiveWell




GE. <CodeListValue> (2)



<human readable name>


GeophStation (stationType: StationTypeValue)




Example: GE.gravityStation


Example: Gravity Stations


 




GE. <CodeListValue> (3)



<human readable name>


GeophStation (profilType: ProfileTypeValue)




Example: GE.seismicLine


Example: Seismic Lines


 




GE. <CodeListValue> (4)



<human readable name>


GeophStation (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue)




Example: GE.groundGravitySurvey


Example: Ground Gravity Surveys


 




GE. <CodeListValue> (5)



<human readable name>


Campaign (surveyType: SurveyTypeValue)




Example: GE.groundMagneticSurvey


Example: Ground Magnetic Surveys


 




GE.Geophysics.3DSeismics


3D Seismics


GeophSwath









(1)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(2)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(3)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(4)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(5)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).’
         





ANNEX IV
The following Annex IV is added to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010:




                     ‘ANNEX IV

Requirements for Spatial Data Themes Listed in Annex III to Directive 2007/2/EC

1.   STATISTICAL UNITS
1.1.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Statistical Units

The types specified for the spatial data theme Statistical Units are structured in the following packages:






—


Statistical Units Base










—


Statistical Units Vector










—


Statistical Units Grid




1.2.   Statistical Units Base

1.2.1.   Spatial object types

The package Statistical Units Base contains the spatial object type Statistical Unit.
1.2.1.1.   Statistical Unit (StatisticalUnit)
Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information.
This type is abstract.
1.3.   Statistical Units Vector

1.3.1.   Spatial object types

The package Vector contains the following spatial object types:






—


Vector Statistical Unit










—


Area Statistical Unit










—


Statistical Tesselation










—


Evolution




1.3.1.1.   Vector Statistical Unit (VectorStatisticalUnit)
Statistical unit represented as a vector geometry (point, line or surface).
This type is a sub-type of StatisticalUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Descriptive unique object identifier applied to spatial objects in a defined information theme.


ThematicIdentifier


 




country


The code of the country the object belongs to.


CountryCode


 




geographicalName


Possible geographical names of the object.


GeographicalName


 




validityPeriod


The period when the statistical unit is supposed to be preferably used and not.


TM_Period


 




referencePeriod


The period when the data is supposed to give a picture of the territorial division in statistical units.


TM_Period


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometrical representations of the vector statistical unit.


VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry


 




evolutions


All the evolutions the statistical unit has encountered.


Evolution


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type VectorStatisticalUnit

Vector statistical units with a reference geometry instance of GM_MultiSurface must be instances of the specialised class AreaStatisticalUnit.

1.3.1.2.   Area Statistical Unit (AreaStatisticalUnit)
Vector statistical unit with a surfacic reference geometry.
This type is a sub-type of VectorStatisticalUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type AreaStatisticalUnit









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




areaValue


The area of the reference geometry.


Area


 




landAreaValue


The area of the above-water part.


Area


voidable




livableAreaValue


The area of the livable part.


Area


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AreaStatisticalUnit









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




administrativeUnit


Administrative units used to build the area statistical unit.


AdministrativeUnit


voidable




lowers


The area statistical units of the next lower level.


AreaStatisticalUnit


voidable




uppers


The area statistical units of the next upper level.


AreaStatisticalUnit


voidable




successors


Successors of the area statistical unit.


AreaStatisticalUnit


voidable




predecessors


Predecessors of the area statistical unit.


AreaStatisticalUnit


voidable




tesselation


The tesselation composed of units.


StatisticalTessellation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type AreaStatisticalUnit

The reference geometry of an area statistical units should be a GM_MultiSurface.

1.3.1.3.   Statistical Tesselation (StatisticalTessellation)
A tesselation composed of area statistical units.

Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalTessellation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 





Association roles of the spatial object type StatisticalTessellation









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




units


The units composing a tesselation.


AreaStatisticalUnit


voidable




lower


The immediately lower statistical tessellation.


StatisticalTessellation


voidable




upper


The immediately upper statistical tessellation.


StatisticalTessellation


voidable




1.3.1.4.   Evolution (Evolution)
Representation of vector statistical unit evolution.

Attributes of the spatial object type Evolution









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




date


The date when the change occured.


DateTime


 




evolutionType


The type of evolution.


EvolutionTypeValue


 




areaVariation


The area variation during the evolution. This attribute has to be populated only if the type is “change”.


Area


voidable




populationVariation


The population variation during the evolution. This attribute has to be populated only if the type is “change”.


Integer


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Evolution









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




finalUnitVersions


All the final unit versions concerned by the evolution.


VectorStatisticalUnit


voidable




units


All the units concerned by the evolution.


VectorStatisticalUnit


voidable




initialUnitVersions


All the initial unit versions concerned by the evolution.


VectorStatisticalUnit


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type Evolution

Evolution representations shall be consistent with the versions of the concerned objects.
An evolution with a typeValue “creation” shall not have any initial unit versions and only one final one.
An evolution with a typeValue “deletion” shall have one initial unit version and no final one.
An evolution with a typeValue “aggregation” shall have at least two initial unit versions (the units to be aggregated) and a single final one (the resulting aggregation).
An evolution with a typeValue “change” shall have one initial unit version and one final one.
An evolution with a typeValue “splitting” shall have a single initial unit version (the unit to split), and at least two final ones (the units resulting from the splitting).
1.3.2.   Data types

1.3.2.1.   Vector Statistical Unit Geometry (VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry)
A geometrical representation for vector statistical units.

Attributes of the data type VectorStatisticalUnitGeometry









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The geometry.


GM_Object


 




geometryDescriptor


The statistical unit geometry descriptor.


GeometryDescriptor


 




1.3.2.2.   Geometry Descriptor (GeometryDescriptor)
A descriptor for vector statistical unit geometry.

Attributes of the data type GeometryDescriptor









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometryType


The geometry type.


GeometryTypeValue


 




mostDetailedScale


The most detailed scale the generalised geometry is supposed to be suitable for (expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale).


Integer


 




leastDetailedScale


The least detailed scale the generalised geometry is supposed to be suitable for (expressed as the inverse of an indicative scale).


Integer


 





Constraints of the data type GeometryDescriptor

The mostDetailedScale and leastDetailedScale fields shall be provided only for geometry descriptors with a type generalisedGeometry

If provided, mostDetailedScale shall be smaller than leastDetailedScale

1.3.3.   Code lists

1.3.3.1.   Geometry Type (GeometryTypeValue)
The code values for the geometry types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list GeometryTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




referenceGeometry


reference geometry


The described geometry is the reference geometry.




pointLabel


point label


The described geometry is a point geometry for labeling.




centerOfGravity


center of gravity


The described geometry is a point geometry located at the center of gravity of the unit.




generalisedGeometry


generalised geometry


A generalised geometry of the statistical unit.




other


other


Other kind of geometry type.




1.3.3.2.   Evolution Type (EvolutionTypeValue)
The code values for evolution types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Statistical Units.
1.4.   Statistical Units Grid

1.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Grid contains the following spatial object types:






—


Statistical Grid Cell










—


Statistical Grid




1.4.1.1.   Statistical Grid Cell (StatisticalGridCell)
Unit for dissemination or use of statistical information that is represented as a grid cell.
This type is a sub-type of StatisticalUnit.

Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalGridCell









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




code


A cell code.


CharacterString


voidable




geographicalPosition


The grid cell lower left corner geographical position.


DirectPosition


voidable




gridPosition


The grid cell position within the grid based on the grid coordinates.


GridPosition


voidable




geometry


The grid cell geometry.


GM_Surface


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type StatisticalGridCell









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




lowers


The immediately lower statistical grid cells.


StatisticalGridCell


voidable




upper


The immediately upper statistical grid cell.


StatisticalGridCell


voidable




grid


The grid made up of cells.


StatisticalGrid


 





Constraints of the spatial object type StatisticalGridCell

The cell position shall be within the grid, according to its width and height.
At least one of the attributes code, geographicalPosition, gridPosition or geometry shall be provided.
Where several spatial representations are provided (code, geographicalPosition, gridPosition and geometry), they shall be consistent.
The code shall be composed of:






(1)


A coordinate reference system part, represented by the word CRS, followed by the EPSG code.










(2)


A resolution and position part:






—


If the coordinate reference system is projected, the word RES followed by the grid resolution in meters and the letter m. Then, the letter N followed by the northing value in meters, and the letter E followed by the easting value in meters.










—


If the coordinate reference system is not projected, the word RES followed by the grid resolution in degree-minute-second, followed by the word dms. Then the word LON followed by the longitude value in degree-minute-second, and word LAT followed by the latitude value in degree-minute-second.








For both cases, the given position shall be the position of the lower left cell corner.
1.4.1.2.   Statistical Grid (StatisticalGrid)
A grid composed of statistical cells.

Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalGrid









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




EPSGCode


The EPSG code to identify the grid Coordinate Referencing System.


Integer


 




resolution


The grid resolution.


StatisticalGridResolution


 




origin


The position of the origin point of the grid in the specified coordinate reference system (if defined).


DirectPosition


 




width


The grid width, in cell number (if defined).


Integer


 




height


The grid height, in cell number (if defined).


Integer


 





Association roles of the spatial object type StatisticalGrid









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




cells


The cells composing a grid.


StatisticalGridCell


 




lower


The immediately lower statistical grid.


StatisticalGrid


voidable




upper


The immediately upper statistical grid.


StatisticalGrid


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type StatisticalGrid

If the coordinate reference system is a projected one, the resolution shall be a length. Otherwise, it shall be an angle.
1.4.2.   Data types

1.4.2.1.   Grid Position (GridPosition)
A grid cell position within a grid.

Attributes of the data type GridPosition









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




x


The position of the cell on the horizontal axis, starting from the left side, toward the right, from 0 to the grid width -1.


Integer


 




y


The position of the cell on the vertical axis, starting from the bottom toward the top, from 0 to the grid height -1.


Integer


 




1.4.2.2.   Statistical Grid Resolution (StatisticalGridResolution)
A statistical unit resolution value.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type StatisticalGridResolution









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




lengthResolution


A distance resolution.


Length


 




angleResolution


An angle resolution.


Angle


 




1.5.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


At least the geometry of statistical units, for which statistical data are made available under INSPIRE, shall be made available as well. This requirement applies to INSPIRE themes that refer to statistical units.












(2)


For pan-European usage, the Equal Area Grid defined in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall be used.












(3)


Statistical data shall refer to their statistical unit through the unit’s external object identifier (inspireId) or thematic identifier (for vector units) or the unit’s code (for grid cells).












(4)


Statistical data shall refer to a specific version of a statistical unit.




1.6.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Statistical Units








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




SU.VectorStatisticalUnit


Vector statistical units


VectorStatisticalUnit




SU.StatisticalGridCell


Statistical grid cells


StatisticalGridCell




2.   BUILDINGS
2.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“2D data” means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in two-dimensional space.










(2)


“2.5D data” means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in three-dimensional space with the constraint that, for each (X,Y) position, there is only one Z.










(3)


“3D data” means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in three-dimensional space.










(4)


“building component” means any sub-division or element of a building.




2.2.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Buildings

The types specified for the spatial data theme Buildings are structured in the following packages:






—


Buildings Base










—


Buildings 2D










—


Buildings 3D




2.3.   Buildings Base

2.3.1.   Spatial object types

The package Buildings Base contains the following spatial object types:






—


Abstract Construction










—


Abstract Building










—


Building










—


Building Part




2.3.1.1.   Abstract Construction (AbstractConstruction)
Abstract spatial object type grouping the semantic properties of buildings, building parts.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractConstruction









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




name


Name of the construction.


GeographicalName


voidable




dateOfConstruction


Date of construction.


DateOfEvent


voidable




dateOfDemolition


Date of demolition.


DateOfEvent


voidable




dateOfRenovation


Date of last major renovation.


DateOfEvent


voidable




elevation


Vertically-constrained dimensional property consisting of an absolute measure referenced to a well-defined surface which is commonly taken as origin (geoïd, water level, etc.).


Elevation


voidable




externalReference


Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.


ExternalReference


voidable




heightAboveGround


Height above ground.


HeightAboveGround


voidable




conditionOfConstruction


Status of construction.


ConditionOfConstructionValue


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




2.3.1.2.   Abstract Building (AbstractBuilding)
Abstract spatial object type grouping the common semantic properties of the spatial object types Building and BuildingPart.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractConstruction.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractBuilding









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




buildingNature


Characteristic of the building that makes it generally of interest for mappings applications. The characteristic may be related to the physical aspect and/or to the function of the building.


BuildingNatureValue


voidable




currentUse


Activity hosted within the building. This attribute addresses mainly the buildings hosting human activities.


CurrentUse


voidable




numberOfDwellings


Number of dwellings.


Integer


voidable




numberOfBuildingUnits


Number of building units in the building. A BuildingUnit is a subdivision of Building with its own lockable access from the outside or from a common area (i.e. not from another BuildingUnit), which is atomic, functionally independent, and may be separately sold, rented out, inherited, etc.


Integer


voidable




numberOfFloorsAboveGround


Number of floors above ground.


Integer


voidable




2.3.1.3.   Building (Building)
A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding.
This type is abstract.

Association roles of the spatial object type Building









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




parts


The building parts the building is composed of.


BuildingPart


voidable




2.3.1.4.   Building Part (BuildingPart)
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding.
This type is abstract.
2.3.2.   Data types

2.3.2.1.   Current Use (CurrentUse)
This data type enables to detail the current use(s).

Attributes of the data type CurrentUse









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




currentUse


The current use.


CurrentUseValue


 




percentage


The proportion, given as a percentage, devoted to this current use.


Integer


 





Constraints of the data type CurrentUse

The total of all percentages shall be less or equal to 100.
2.3.2.2.   Date Of Event (DateOfEvent)
This data type includes the different possible ways to define the date of an event.

Attributes of the data type DateOfEvent









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




anyPoint


A date and time of any point of the event, between its beginning and its end.


DateTime


voidable




beginning


Date and time when the event begun.


DateTime


voidable




end


Date and time when the event ended.


DateTime


voidable





Constraints of the data type DateOfEvent

At least one of the attributes beginning, end or anyPoint shall be supplied.
If provided, the beginning attribute shall not be after the anyPoint attribute and the end attribute, and the anyPoint attribute shall not be after the end attribute.
2.3.2.3.   Elevation (Elevation)
This data type includes the elevation value itself and information on how it was measured.

Attributes of the type Elevation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




elevationReference


Element where the elevation was measured.


ElevationReferenceValue


 




elevationValue


Value of the elevation.


DirectPosition


 




2.3.2.4.   External Reference (ExternalReference)
Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.

Attributes of the data type ExternalReference









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




informationSystem


Uniform Resource Identifier of the external information system.


URI


 




informationSystemName


The name of the external information system.


PT_FreeText


 




reference


Thematic identifier of the spatial object or of any piece of information related to the spatial object.


CharacterString


 




2.3.2.5.   Height Above Ground (HeightAboveGround)
Vertical distance between a low and a high reference.

Attributes of the data type HeightAboveGround









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




heightReference


Element used as the high reference.


ElevationReferenceValue


voidable




lowReference


Element used as the low reference.


ElevationReferenceValue


voidable




status


The way the height has been captured.


HeightStatusValue


voidable




value


Value of the height above ground.


Length


 





Constraints of the data type HeightAboveGround

The value of HeightAboveGround shall be in meters.
2.3.2.6.   Building Geometry2D (BuildingGeometry2D)
This data types includes the geometry of the building and metadata information about which element of the building was captured and how.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry2D









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


2D or 2.5D geometric representation.


GM_Object


 




horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy


The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of the building geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.


Length


voidable




horizontalGeometryReference


Element of the building that was captured by (X,Y) coordinates.


HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue


 




referenceGeometry


The geometry to be taken into account by view services, for portrayal.


Boolean


 




verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy


The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the Z coordinates of the building geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.


Length


voidable




verticalGeometryReference


Element of the building that was captured by vertical coordinates.


ElevationReferenceValue


 





Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry2D

Geometry shall be of type GM_Point or GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface.
The value of horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.
For exactly one item of BuildingGeometry, the value of the attribute referenceGeometry shall be “true”.
The value of verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.
2.3.3.   Code lists

2.3.3.1.   Building Nature (BuildingNatureValue)
Values indicating the nature of a building.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list BuildingNatureValue








Value


Name


Definition




arch


arch


A man-made structure in the form of an arch.




bunker


bunker


A facility, partly underground, intended for or used by the military either for location of command/control centers or for troop encampment.




canopy


canopy


An overhead roof providing shelter to things below. Canopies may be free standing frameworks over which a covering is attached or may be linked or suspended to the outside of a building.




caveBuilding


cave building


A space hosting human or economic activity which is usually enclosed within rock with the addition of man-made exterior walls and which may contain structures comparable to the interior structures of freestanding buildings.




chapel


chapel


A Christian place of worship, usually smaller than a church.




castle


castle


A large ornate or fortified building usually constructed for the purpose of a private residence or security.




church


church


Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Christian community.




dam


dam


A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.




greenhouse


greenhouse


A building that is often constructed primarily of transparent material (for example: glass), in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation and/or protection of plants.




lighthouse


lighthouse


A tower designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses.




mosque


mosque


Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Muslim community.




shed


shed


A building of light construction, which usually has one or more open sides, that is typically used for storage.




silo


silo


A large storage structure, generally cylindrical, used for storing loose materials.




stadium


stadium


A place or venue for sports, concerts or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.




storageTank


storage tank


A container usually for holding liquids and compressed gases.




synagogue


synagogue


Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Jewish or Samaritan community.




temple


temple


Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate religious practices.




tower


tower


A relatively tall, narrow structure that may either stand alone or may form part of another structure.




windmill


windmill


A building which converts the energy of the wind into rotational motion by means of adjustable sails or blades.




windTurbine


wind turbine


A tower and associated equipment that generates electrical power from wind.




2.3.3.2.   Condition Of Construction (ConditionOfConstructionValue)
Values indicating the condition of a construction.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ConditionOfConstructionValue








Value


Name


Definition




declined


declined


The construction cannot be used under normal conditions, though its main elements (walls, roof) are still present.




demolished


demolished


The construction has been demolished. There are no more visible remains.




functional


functional


The construction is functional.




projected


projected


The construction is being designed. Construction has not yet started.




ruin


ruin


The construction has been partly demolished and some main elements (roof, walls) have been destroyed. There are some visible remains of the construction.




underConstruction


under construction


The construction is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the construction and not to maintenance work.




2.3.3.3.   Current Use (CurrentUseValue)
Values indicating the current use.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list CurrentUseValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




residential


residential


The building (or building component) is used for residential purpose.


 




individualResidence


individual residence


The building (or building component) hosts only one dwelling.


residential




collectiveResidence


collective residence


The building (or building component) hosts more than one dwelling.


residential




twoDwellings


two dwellings


The building (or building component) hosts two dwellings.


collectiveResidence




moreThanTwoDwelling


more than two dwellings


The building (or building component) hosts at least 3 dwellings.


collectiveResidence




residenceForCommunities


residence for communities


The building (or building component) hosts a residence for communities.


residential




agriculture


agriculture


The building (or building component) is used for agricultural activities.


 




industrial


industrial


The building (or building component) is used for secondary sector activities (industrial).


 




commerceAndServices


commerce and services


The building (or building component) is used for any service activities. This value addresses the buildings and building components dedicated to tertiary sector activities (commercial and services).


 




office


office


The building (or building component) hosts offices.


commerceAndServices




trade


trade


The building (or building component) hosts trade activities.


commerceAndServices




publicServices


public services


The building (or building component) hosts public services. Public services are tertiary services provided for the benefit of the citizens.


commerceAndServices




ancillary


ancillary


A building (or building component) of small size that is used only in connection with another larger building (or building component) and generally does not inherit the same function and characteristics as the building (or building component) it is linked to.


 




2.3.3.4.   Elevation Reference (ElevationReferenceValue)
List of possible elements considered to capture a vertical geometry.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ElevationReferenceValue








Value


Name


Definition




aboveGroundEnvelope


above ground envelope


The elevation has been captured at the level of the maximum extent of the above ground envelope of the construction.




bottomOfConstruction


bottom of construction


The elevation has been captured at the bottom of the usable part of the construction.




entrancePoint


entrance point


The elevation has been captured at the entrance of the construction, generally the bottom of entrance door.




generalEave


general eave


The elevation has been captured at eave level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest eave levels of the construction.




generalGround


general ground


The elevation has been captured at ground level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest ground points of the construction.




generalRoof


general roof


The elevation has been captured at roof level, anywhere between the lowest edge roof level and the top of the construction.




generalRoofEdge


general roof edge


The elevation has been captured at roof edge level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest roof edges of the construction.




highestEave


highest eave


The elevation has been captured at the highest eave level of the construction.




highestGroundPoint


highest ground point


The elevation has been captured at the highest ground point of the construction.




highestPoint


highest point


The elevation has been captured at the highest point of the construction, including the installations, such as chimneys and antennas.




highestRoofEdge


highest roof edge


The elevation has been captured at the highest roof edge level of the construction.




lowestEave


lowest eave


The elevation has been captured at the lowest eave level of the construction.




lowestFloorAboveGround


lowest floor above ground


The elevation has been captured at the level of the lowest floor above ground.




lowestGroundPoint


lowest ground point


The elevation has been captured at the lowest ground point level of the construction.




lowestRoofEdge


lowest roof edge


The elevation has been captured at the lowest roof edge level of the construction.




topOfConstruction


top of construction


The elevation has been captured at the top level of the construction.




2.3.3.5.   Height Status (HeightStatusValue)
Values indicating the method used to capture a height.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list HeightStatusValue








Value


Name


Definition




estimated


estimated


The height has been estimated and not measured.




measured


measured


The height has been (directly or indirectly) measured.




2.3.3.6.   Horizontal Geometry Reference (HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue)
Values indicating the element considered to capture a horizontal geometry.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue








Value


Name


Definition




aboveGroundEnvelope


above ground envelope


The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the above ground envelope of the building, i.e. the maximum extent of the building above ground.




combined


combined


The building horizontal geometry has been obtained from the combination of the geometries of its building parts with the geometries of the building parts using different horizontal geometry references.




entrancePoint


entrance point


The building geometry is represented by a point located at the entrance of the building.




envelope


envelope


The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the whole envelope of the building, i.e. the maximum extent of the building above and under ground.




footPrint


foot print


The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the footprint of the building, i.e. its extent at ground level.




lowestFloorAboveGround


lowest floor above ground


The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the lowest floor above ground of the building.




pointInsideBuilding


point inside building


The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the building.




pointInsideCadastralParcel


point inside cadastral parcel


The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the parcel the building belongs to.




roofEdge


roof edge


The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the roof edges of the building.




2.4.   Buildings 2D

2.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Buildings 2D contains the following spatial object types:






—


Building










—


Building Part




2.4.1.1.   Building (Building)
A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.
This type is a sub-type of Building of the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type Building









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry2D


2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building.


BuildingGeometry2D


 





Constraints of the spatial object type Building

Exactly one geometry2D attribute shall be a reference geometry, i.e. a geometry2D with a referenceGeometry attribute set to “true”.
The parts of the building shall be represented using the BuildingPart type of the Buildings2D package.
2.4.1.2.   Building Part (BuildingPart)
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.
This type is a sub-type of BuildingPart of the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type BuildingPart









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry2D


2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building part.


BuildingGeometry2D


 





Constraints of the spatial object type BuildingPart

Exactly one geometry2D attribute must be a reference geometry, i.e. the referenceGeometry attribute must be “true”.
2.5.   Buildings 3D

2.5.1.   Spatial object types

The package Buildings 3D contains the following spatial object types:






—


Building










—


Building Part




2.5.1.1.   Building (Building)
A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.
This type is a sub-type of Building in the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type Building









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry2D


2D or 2,5D geometric representation.


BuildingGeometry2D


voidable




geometry3DLoD1


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and horizontal base polygons.


BuildingGeometry3DLoD1


—




geometry3DLoD2


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and a prototypical roof shape or cover (from a defined list of roof shapes)


BuildingGeometry3DLoD2


—




geometry3DLoD3


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).


BuildingGeometry3DLoD


—




geometry3DLoD4


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements, and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).


BuildingGeometry3DLoD


—





Constraints of the spatial object type Building

If a Building does not have any BuildingParts, at least the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided.
The parts of the building shall be represented using the BuildingPart type of the Buildings3D package.
2.5.1.2.   Building Part (BuildingPart)
A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.
This type is a sub-type of BuildingPart in the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type BuildingPart









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry2D


2D or 2,5D geometric representation.


BuildingGeometry2D


voidable




geometry3DLoD1


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and horizontal base polygons.


BuildingGeometry3DLoD1


—




geometry3DLoD2


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and a prototypical roof shape or cover (from a defined list of roof shapes).


BuildingGeometry3DLoD2


—




geometry3DLoD3


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).


BuildingGeometry3DLoD


—




geometry3DLoD4


3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements, and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).


BuildingGeometry3DLoD


—





Constraints of the spatial object type BuildingPart

At least one of the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided.
2.5.2.   Data types

2.5.2.1.   Building Geometry3D LoD (BuildingGeometry3DLoD)
Data type grouping the 3D geometry of a building or building part and the metadata information attached to this geometry.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometryMultiSurface


Representation of the outer boundary by a MultiSurface, which may - in contrast to a solid representation - not be topologically clean. In particular, the ground surface may be missing.


GM_MultiSurface


 




geometrySolid


Representation of the outer boundary by a solid.


GM_Solid


 




terrainIntersection


Line or multi-line where the spatial object (Building, BuildingPart,.) touches the terrain representation.


GM_MultiCurve


voidable




horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy


The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of the geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.


Length


voidable




verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy


The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the Z-coordinate of the geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.


Length


voidable




verticalGeometryReference3DBottom


Height level to which the lower height of the model (Z-value of the lower horizontal polygon) refers to.


ElevationReferenceValue


 





Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD

Either the geometryMultiSurface or the geometrySolid attribute shall be provided.
2.5.2.2.   Building Geometry3D LoD1 (BuildingGeometry3DLoD1)
Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD1 representation.
This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




horizontalGeometryReference


Element captured by the (X,Y) coordinates of the LoD1 MultiSurface or Solid geometry.


HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue


 




verticalGeometryReference3DTop


Height level to which the upper height of the model (Z-value of the upper horizontal polygon) refers to.


ElevationReferenceValue


 





Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1

The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel.
2.5.2.3.   Building Geometry3D LoD2 (BuildingGeometry3DLoD2)
Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD2 representation.
This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




horizontalGeometryReference


Element captured by the coordinates (X,Y) of the LoD2 MultiSurface or Solid geometry.


HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue


 





Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2

The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel.
2.6.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


By way of derogation from article 12(1), the value domain of spatial properties used in the Buildings 3D package shall not be restricted.




2.7.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Buildings








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




BU.Building


Buildings


Building (of the Buildings 2D package)




BU.BuildingPart


Building Parts


BuildingPart (of the Buildings 2D package)




No layers are defined for the Buildings 3D package.
3.   SOIL
3.1.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Soil:






—


Derived Soil Profile










—


Observed Soil Profile










—


Profile Element










—


Soil Body










—


Soil Derived Object










—


Soil Horizon










—


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 profiles from which this profile has been derived.


ObservedSoilProfile


voidable




3.1.2.   Observed Soil Profile (ObservedSoilProfile)

A representation of a soil profile found on a specific location which is described on the basis of observations in a trial pit or with a borehole.
This type is a sub-type of SoilProfile.

Association roles of the spatial object type ObservedSoilProfile









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




location


The location of an observed profile is the soilplot.


SoilPlot


 




3.1.3.   Profile Element (ProfileElement)

An abstract spatial object type grouping soil layers and / or horizons for functional/operational aims.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type ProfileElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




particleSizeFraction


Mineral part of the soil, fractioned on the basis of size (diameter), limits of the particles. It indicates how much of the mineral soil material is composed of soil particles of the specified size range.


ParticleSizeFractionType


voidable




profileElementDepthRange


Upper and lower depth of the profile element (layer or horizon) measured from the surface (0 cm) of a soil profile (in cm).


RangeType


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ProfileElement









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isPartOf


Link to the soil profile which the profile element constitutes.


SoilProfile


 




profileElementObservation


Observation of a soil property for characterizing the profile element (layer or horizon).


OM_Observation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type ProfileElement

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the profile element observations of a ProfileElement object, that same ProfileElement object shall be used.
The observedProperty of the profile element observation shall be specified using a value from the ProfileElementParameterNameValue code list.
The result of the profile element observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
3.1.4.   Soil Body (SoilBody)

Part of the soil cover that is delineated and that is homogeneous with regard to certain soil properties and/or spatial patterns.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilBody









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


The geometry defining the boundary of the Soil Body.


GM_MultiSurface


 




soilBodyLabel


Label to identify the soil body according to the specified reference framework (metadata).


CharacterString


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilBody









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isDescribedBy


Link to a derived soil profile that characterizes the soil body, possibly in combination with other derived soil profiles.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody.


DerivedSoilProfile


voidable




3.1.5.   Soil Derived Object (SoilDerivedObject)

A spatial object type for representing spatial objects with soil-related property derived from one or more soil and possibly other non soil properties.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The geometry defining the soil derived object.


GM_Object


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isBasedOnSoilDerivedObject


Link to a soil derived object on whose properties the derived value is based.


SoilDerivedObject


voidable




isBasedOnObservedSoilProfile


Link to an observed soil profile on whose properties the derived value is based.


ObservedSoilProfile


voidable




isBasedOnSoilBody


Link to a soil body on whose properties the derived value is based.


SoilBody


voidable




soilDerivedObjectObservation


Observation of a soil property for characterizing the soil derived object.


OM_Observation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SoilDerivedObject

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil derived object observation, the same SoilDerivedObject object shall be used.
The observedProperty of the soil derived object observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue code list.
The result of the soil derived object observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
3.1.6.   Soil Horizon (SoilHorizon)

Domain of a soil with a certain vertical extension, more or less parallel to the surface and homogeneous for most morphological and analytical characteristics, developed in a parent material layer through pedogenic processes or made up of in-situ sedimented organic residues of up-growing plants (peat).
This type is a sub-type of ProfileElement.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilHorizon









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




FAOHorizonNotation


Designation of the soil horizon.


FAOHorizonNotationType


voidable




otherHorizonNotation


Designation of the soil horizon according to a specific classification system.


OtherHorizonNotationType


voidable




3.1.7.   Soil Layer (SoilLayer)

Domain of a soil with a certain vertical extension developed through non-pedogenic processes, displaying a change in structure and/or composition to possibly over- or underlying adjacent domains, or a grouping of soil horizons or other sub-domains with a special purpose.
This type is a sub-type of ProfileElement.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilLayer









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




layerType


Assignation of a layer according to the concept that fits its kind.


LayerTypeValue


 




layerRockType


Type of the material in which the layer developed.


LithologyValue


voidable




layerGenesisProcess


Last non-pedogenic process (geologic or anthropogenic) that coined the material composition and internal structure of the layer.


EventProcessValue


voidable




layerGenesisEnvironment


Setting in which the last non-pedogenic process (geologic or anthropogenic) that coined the material composition and internal structure of the layer took place.


EventEnvironmentValue


voidable




layerGenesisProcessState


Indication whether the process specified in layerGenesisProcess is on-going or ceased in the past.


LayerGenesisProcessStateValue


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SoilLayer

The attributes layerGenesisProcess, layerGenesisEnvironment, layerGenesisProcessState and layerRockType shall only be provided where the layerType is of the value “geogenic”.
3.1.8.   Soil Plot (SoilPlot)

A spot where a specific soil investigation is carried out.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilPlot









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




soilPlotLocation


A reference to a location on the earth; it can be a point location identified by coordinates or a description of the location using text or an identifier.


Location


 




soilPlotType


Gives information on what kind of plot the observation of the soil is made on.


SoilPlotTypeValue


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilPlot









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




locatedOn


Link to the soil site on which the soil plot is located or to which the soil plot is belonging.


SoilSite


voidable




observedProfile


Link to the observed soil profile for which the soil plot provides location information.


ObservedSoilProfile


voidable




3.1.9.   Soil Profile (SoilProfile)

A description of the soil that is characterized by a vertical succession of profile elements.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilProfile









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




WRBSoilName


Identification of the soil profile.


WRBSoilNameType


voidable




otherSoilName


Identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.


OtherSoilNameType


voidable




localIdentifier


Unique identifier of the soil profile given by the data provider of the data set.


CharacterString


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilProfile









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isDescribedBy


The profile elements (layers and/or horizons) constituting the soil profile.


ProfileElement


voidable




soilProfileObservation


Observation of a soil property for characterizing the soil profile.


OM_Observation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SoilProfile

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil profile observations of a SoilProfile object, that same SoilProfile object shall be used.
The observedProperty of the soil profile observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilProfileParameterNameValue code list.
The result of the soil profile observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
3.1.10.   Soil Site (SoilSite)

An area within a larger survey, study or monitored area, where a specific soil investigation is carried out.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilSite









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


The geometry defining the soil site.


GM_Object


 




soilInvestigationPurpose


Indication why a survey was conducted.


SoilInvestigationPurposeValue


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilSite









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isObservedOnLocation


Link to a location(s) where the soil site has been investigated.


SoilPlot


voidable




soilSiteObservation


Observation of a soil property for characterizing the soil site.


OM_Observation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SoilSite

To fill the featureOfInterest property of the soil site observations of a SoilSite object, that same SoilSite object shall be used.
The observedProperty of the soil site observation shall be specified using a value from the SoilSiteParameterNameValue code list.
The result of the soil site observation shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
The result of the soil site observation shall be of type SoilObservationResult.
3.1.11.   Soil Theme Coverage (SoilThemeCoverage)

A spatial object type that holds values for a property based on one or more soil and possibly non soil parameters within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


 




domainExtent


The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.


EX_Extent


 




validTimeFrom


The ValidTime specifies the time window for which measurements have been captured to calculate the thematic soil property relevant for that period. The start time defines when the period began.


Date


voidable




validTimeTo


The ValidTime specifies the time window for which measurements have been captured to calculate the thematic soil property relevant for that period. The end time defines when the period stopped.


Date


voidable




soilThemeParameter


A soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by this coverage.


SoilThemeParameterType


 





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isDescribedBy


This association allows for a certain SoilThemeCoverage to have a related Coverage which does not have a meaning without the base coverage.


SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SoilThemeCoverage

The rangeSet values shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
3.1.12.   Soil Theme Descriptive Coverage (SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage)

A spatial object type that is associated to the soil theme coverage and holds additional information on values of a property of the soil theme coverage.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.

Attributes of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


 




domainExtent


The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.


EX_Extent


 




soilThemeDescriptiveParameter


A descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage.


SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType


 





Association roles of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isDescribing


This association allows for a certain SoilThemeCoverage to have a related Coverage which does not have a meaning without the base coverage.


SoilThemeCoverage


 





Constraints of the spatial object type SoilThemeDescriptiveCoverage

The rangeSet values shall be of one of the following types: Number; RangeType; CharacterString.
3.2.   Data types

3.2.1.   Derived Profile Presence In Soil Body (DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody)

Data type indicating the percentage range (expressed by a lower and upper boundary) occupied by the derived profile in the soil body.
This type is an association class.

Attributes of the data type DerivedProfilePresenceInSoilBody









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




derivedProfilePercentageRange


Interval that defines the minimum and maximum percentage of the area of the soil body represented by a specific derived soil profile.


RangeType


voidable




3.2.2.   FAO Horizon Notation Type (FAOHorizonNotationType)

A classification of a horizon according to the Horizon classification system specified in Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006.

Attributes of the data type FAOHorizonNotationType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




FAOHorizonDiscontinuity


Number used to indicate a discontinuity in the horizon notation.


Integer


 




FAOHorizonMaster


Symbol of the master part of the horizon notation.


FAOHorizonMasterValue


 




FAOPrime


A prime and double prime may be used to connotate the master horizon symbol of the lower of two (prime) or three (double prime) horizons having identical Arabic-numeral prefixes and letter combinations.


FAOPrimeValue


 




FAOHorizonSubordinate


Designations of subordinate distinctions and features within the master horizons and layers are based on profile characteristics observable in the field and are applied during the description of the soil at the site.


FAOHorizonSubordinateValue


 




FAOHorizonVertical


Order number of the vertical subdivision in the horizon notation.


Integer


 




isOriginalClassification


Boolean value to indicate whether the FAO horizon notation was the original notation to describe the horizon.


Boolean


 




3.2.3.   Other Horizon Notation Type (OtherHorizonNotationType)

A classification of a soil horizon according to a specific classification system.

Attributes of the data type OtherHorizonNotationType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




horizonNotation


Notation characterizing the soil horizon according to a specified classification system.


OtherHorizonNotationTypeValue


 




isOriginalClassification


Boolean value to indicate whether the specified horizon notation system was the original notation system to describe the horizon.


Boolean


 




3.2.4.   Other Soil Name Type (OtherSoilNameType)

An identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.

Attributes of the data type OtherSoilNameType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




soilName


Name of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.


OtherSoilNameTypeValue


 




isOriginalClassification


Boolean value to indicate whether the specified classification scheme was the original classification scheme to describe the profile.


Boolean


 




3.2.5.   Particle Size Fraction Type (ParticleSizeFractionType)

Share of the soil that is composed of mineral soil particles of the size within the size range specified.

Attributes of the data type ParticleSizeFractionType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




fractionContent


Percentage of the defined fraction.


Number


 




fractionParticleSizeRange


Upper and lower limit of the particle size of the defined fraction (expressed in μm).


RangeType


 




3.2.6.   Range Type (RangeType)

A range value defined by an upper limit and a lower limit.

Attributes of the data type RangeType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




upperValue


Value defining the upper limit of a specific property.


Real


 




lowerValue


Value defining the lower limit of a specific property.


Real


 




uom


The unit of measure that is used to express the values of the range.


UnitOfMeasure


 





Constraints of the data type RangeType

At least one of the values shall not be empty.
3.2.7.   Soil Theme Descriptive Parameter Type (SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType)

A data type providing a descriptive property for the soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by its associated SoilThemeCoverage.

Attributes of the data type SoilThemeDescriptiveParameterType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




soilThemeDescriptiveParameterName


Name of the parameter to provide extra information on the values of the related SoilThemeCoverage.


CharacterString


 




uom


The unit of measure that is used to express the soilThemeDescriptiveParameter.


UnitOfMeasure


 




3.2.8.   Soil Theme Parameter Type (SoilThemeParameterType)

A soil-related property (soil theme) that is represented by this coverage. It is composed of a parameter name coming from a code list SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue and a Unit of Measure used for expressing that parameter.

Attributes of the data type SoilThemeParameterType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




soilThemeParameterName


Name of the parameter represented by the soilThemeCoverage.


SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue


 




uom


the unit of measure that is used to express the soilThemeParameter.


UnitOfMeasure


 




3.2.9.   WRB Qualifier Group Type (WRBQualifierGroupType)

A data type to define the group of a qualifier and its possible specifier(s), its place and position with regard to the World Reference Base (WRB) Reference Soil Group (RSG) it belongs to according to World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.

Attributes of the data type WRBQualifierGroupType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




qualifierPlace


Attribute to indicate the placement of the Qualifier with regard to the WRB reference soil group (RSG). The placement can be in front of the RSG i.e. “prefix” or it can be behind the RSG i.e. “suffix”.


WRBQualifierPlaceValue


 




qualifierPosition


Number to indicate the position of a qualifier with regard to the WRB reference soil group (RSG) it belongs to and with regard to its placement to that (RSG) i.e. as a prefix or a suffix.


Integer


 




WRBqualifier


Name element of WRB, second level of classification.


WRBQualifierValue


 




WRBspecifier


Code that indicates the degree of expression of a qualifier or the depth range to which the qualifier applies.


WRBSpecifierValue


 




3.2.10.   WRB Soil Name Type (WRBSoilNameType)

An identification of the soil profile according to the World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.

Attributes of the data type WRBSoilNameType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




WRBQualifierGroup


The group of a qualifier and its possible specifier(s), its place and position with regard to the WRBReferenceSoilGroup it belongs to.


WRBQualifierGroupType


 




WRBReferenceSoilGroup


First level of classification of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources.


WRBReferenceSoilGroupValue


 




isOriginalClassification


Boolean value to indicate whether the WRB classification system was the original classification system to describe the soil profile.


Boolean


 





Association roles of the data type WRBSoilNameType









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




over


An association to indicate that in the WRB classification a soil profile covers another developed, older soil.


WRBSoilNameType


 




3.3.   Code lists

3.3.1.   FAO Horizon Master (FAOHorizonMasterValue)

A code list of the master part of the horizon designation.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in Guidelines for soil description, 4th edition, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006, pp. 67-77.
3.3.2.   FAO Horizon Subordinate (FAOHorizonSubordinateValue)

A code list of designations of subordinate distinctions and features within the master horizons and layers which are based on profile characteristics observable in the field and are applied during the description of the soil at the site.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in Guidelines for soil description, 4th 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, 4th edition, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2006, pp. 67-77.
3.3.4.   Other Horizon Notation Type (OtherHorizonNotationTypeValue)

A classification of a soil horizon according to a specific classification system.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
3.3.5.   Other Soil Name Type (OtherSoilNameTypeValue)

An identification of the soil profile according to a specific classification scheme.
The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers.
3.3.6.   Layer Genesis Process State (LayerGenesisProcessStateValue)

An indication whether the process specified in layerGenesisProcess is ongoing or has ceased.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list LayerGenesisProcessStateValue








Value


Name


Definition




ongoing


on-going


The process has started in the past and is still active.




terminated


terminated


The process is no longer active.




3.3.7.   Layer Type (LayerTypeValue)

A classification of a layer according to the concept that fits the purpose.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list LayerTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




depthInterval


depth interval


Fixed depth range where soil is described and/or samples are taken.




geogenic


geogenic


Domain of the soil profile composed of material resulting from the same, non-pedogenic process, e.g. sedimentation, that might display an unconformity to possible over- or underlying adjacent domains.




subSoil


subsoil


Natural soil material below the topsoil and overlying the unweathered parent material.




topSoil


topsoil


Upper part of a natural soil that is generally dark coloured and has a higher content of organic matter and nutrients when compared to the (mineral) horizons below excluding the humus layer.




3.3.8.   Profile Element Parameter Name (ProfileElementParameterNameValue)

Properties that can be observed to characterize the profile element.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list ProfileElementParameterNameValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




chemicalParameter


chemical parameter


Chemical parameters observed to characterize the profile element.


 




physicalParameter


physical parameter


Physical parameters observed to characterize the profile element.


 




biologicalParameter


biological parameter


Biological parameters observed to characterize the profile element.


 




organicCarbonContent


organic carbon content


Portion of the soil measured as carbon in organic forms, excluding living macro and mesofauna and living plant tissue.


chemicalParameter




nitrogenContent


nitrogen content


total nitrogen content in the soil, including both the organic and inorganic forms.


chemicalParameter




pHValue


pH value


pH value of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




cadmiumContent


cadmium content


Cadmium content of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




chromiumContent


chromium content


Chromium content of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




copperContent


copper content


Copper content of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




leadContent


lead content


Lead content of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




mercuryContent


mercury content


Mercury content of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




nickelContent


nickel content


Nickel content of the profile element.


chemicalParameter




3.3.9.   Soil Derived Object Parameter Name (SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)

Soil-related properties that can be derived from soil and other data.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




chemicalParameter


chemical parameter


Chemical parameters that can be derived from other soil data.


 




physicalParameter


physical parameter


Physical parameters that can be derived from other soil data.


 




biologicalParameter


biological parameter


Biological parameters that can be derived from other soil data.


 




potentialRootDepth


potential root depth


Potential depth of the soil profile where roots develop (in cm).


physicalParameter




availableWaterCapacity


available water capacity


Amount of water that a soil can store that is usable by plants, based on the potential root depth.


physicalParameter




carbonStock


carbon stock


The total mass of carbon in soil for a given depth.


chemicalParameters




waterDrainage


water drainage


Natural water drainage class of the soil profile.


physicalParameter




organicCarbonContent


organic carbon content


Portion of the soil measured as carbon in organic form, excluding living macro and mesofauna and living plant tissue.


chemicalParameter




nitrogenContent


nitrogen content


Total nitrogen content in the soil, including both the organic and inorganic forms.


chemicalParameter




pHValue


pH value


pH value of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




cadmiumContent


cadmium content


Cadmium content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




chromiumContent


chromium content


Chromium content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




copperContent


copper content


Copper content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




leadContent


lead content


Lead content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




mercuryContent


mercury content


Mercury content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




nickelContent


nickel content


Nickel content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




zincContent


zinc content


Zinc content of the soil derived object.


chemicalParameter




3.3.10.   Soil Investigation Purpose (SoilInvestigationPurposeValue)

A code list of possible values indicating the reasons for conducting a survey.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list SoilInvestigationPurposeValue








Value


Name


Definition




generalSoilSurvey


general soil survey


Soil characterisation with unbiased selection of investigation location.




specificSoilSurvey


specific soil survey


Investigation of soil properties at locations biased by a specific purpose.




3.3.11.   Soil Plot Type (SoilPlotTypeValue)

A code list of terms specifying on what kind of plot the observation of the soil is made.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list SoilPlotTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




borehole


borehole


Penetration into the sub-surface with removal of soil/rock material by using, for instance, a hollow tube-shaped tool, in order to carry out profile descriptions, sampling and/or field tests.




sample


sample


Exacavation where soil material is removed as a soil sample without doing any soil profile description.




trialPit


trial pit


Excavation or other exposition of the soil prepared to carry out profile descriptions, sampling and/or field tests.




3.3.12.   Soil Profile Parameter Name (SoilProfileParameterNameValue)

Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil profile.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list SoilProfileParameterNameValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




chemicalParameter


chemical parameter


Chemical parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.


 




physicalParameter


physical parameter


Physical parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.


 




biologicalParameter


biological parameter


Biological parameters observed to characterize the soil profile.


 




potentialRootDepth


potential root depth


Potential depth of the soil profile where roots develop (in cm).


physicalParameter




availableWaterCapacity


available water capacity


Amount of water that a soil can store that is usable by plants, based on the potential root depth.


physicalParameter




carbonStock


carbon stock


The total mass of carbon in soil for a given depth.


chemicalParameters




waterDrainage


water drainage


Natural internal water drainage class of the soil profile.


physicalParameter




3.3.13.   Soil Site Parameter Name (SoilSiteParameterNameValue)

Properties that can be observed to characterize the soil site.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SoilSiteParameterNameValue








Value


Name


Definition




chemicalParameter


chemical parameter


Chemical parameters observed to characterize the soil site.




physicalParameter


physical parameter


Physical parameters observed to characterize the soil site.




biologicalParameter


biological parameter


Biological parameters observed to characterize the soil site.




3.3.14.   WRB Qualifier Place (WRBQualifierPlaceValue)

A code list of values indicating the placement of the Qualifier with regard to the WRB reference soil group (RSG). The placement can be in front of the RSG i.e. “prefix” or it can be behind the RSG i.e. “suffix”.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values “prefix” and “suffix”, according to the naming rules specified in World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
3.3.15.   WRB Qualifiers (WRBQualifierValue)

A code list of possible qualifiers of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
3.3.16.   WRB Reference Soil Group (RSG) (WRBReferenceSoilGroupValue)

A code list of possible reference soil groups (i.e. first level of classification of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources).
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
3.3.17.   WRB Specifiers (WRBSpecifierValue)

A code list of possible specifiers.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in World reference base for soil resources 2006, first update 2007, World Soil Resources Reports No. 103, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2007.
3.4.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


The values of the first level hierarchical code lists ProfileElementParameterNameValue, SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue, SoilProfileParameterNameValue, SoilSiteParameterNameValue (chemicalParameter, biologicalParameter, physicalParameter) serve only the purpose of structuring; onlythe lower-level values shall be used.












(2)


When an additional descriptive parameter for the soil derived object is needed, the parameter attribute of the OM_Observation spatial object type shall be used.












(3)


Only one Other Horizon Notation Type classification shall be used for a dataset.












(4)


Only one Other Soil Name Type classification shall be used for a dataset.




3.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Soil








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




SO.SoilBody


Soils


SoilBody




SO.ObservedSoilProfile


Observed Soil Profiles


ObservedSoilProfile,
SoilPlot




SO.SoilSite


Soil Sites


SoilSite




SO. <CodeListValue> (1)



<human readable name>


SoilDerivedObject (basePhenomenon: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)




Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContent


Example: Organic Carbon Content


 




SO.<CodeListValue>Coverage (2)



<human readable name>


SoilThemeCoverage (soilThemeParameter / soilThemeParameterName: SoilDerivedObjectParameterNameValue)




Example: SO. OrganicCarbonContentCoverage


Example: Organic Carbon Content Coverage




4.   LAND USE
4.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:






(1)


“existing land use” means an objective depiction of the use and functions of a territory as it has been and effectively still is in real life.










(2)


“gridded existing land use” means an objective depiction as a regular orthorectified grid (image) of the use and functions of a territory as it has been and effectively still is in real life.










(3)


“Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System (HILUCS)” means a multi-level classification system for Land Use whose use is mandatory at the most appropriate level.










(4)


“minimum unit of interest” means the smallest polygonal area for the land use objects taken into consideration in the data set.










(5)


“planned land use” means spatial plans, defined by spatial planning authorities, depicting the possible utilization of the land in the future.










(6)


“sampled existing land use” means an objective depiction of the use and functions of a territory [as it has been and effectively still is] in real life as observed in sampled location.










(7)


“zoning” means a partition where the planned land use is depicted, making explicit the rights and prohibitions regarding new constructions that apply within each partition element.




4.2.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Land Use

The types specified for the spatial data theme Land Use are structured in the following packages:






—


Land Use Nomenclature










—


Existing land use










—


Gridded existing land use










—


Sampled existing land use










—


Planned land use




4.3.   Land Use Nomenclature

4.3.1.   Data types

4.3.1.1.   HILUCS Percentage (HILUCSPercentage)
Percentage of land use object that is covered by this HILUCS presence.

Attributes of the data type HILUCSPercentage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




hilucsValue


HILUCS category for this HILUCS percentage.


HILUCSValue


 




percentage


Percentage of land use object that is covered by this HILUCS presence.


Integer


 




4.3.1.2.   HILUCS Presence (HILUCSPresence)
Presence of one or several HILUCS values in an area, indicated either as the percentage covered for each value or as the values listed in their order of importance.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type HILUCSPresence









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




orderedList


ordered list of land use value presence


HILUCSValue


 




percentageList


list of percentage of land use value


HILUCSPercentage


 




4.3.1.3.   Specific Percentage (SpecificPercentage)
Percentage of a land use object that is covered by a specific presence.

Attributes of the data type SpecificPercentage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




specificValue


Specific value category for this specific percentage.


LandUseClassificationValue


 




percentage


Percentage of a land use object that is covered by this specific presence.


Integer


 




4.3.1.4.   Specific Presence (SpecificPresence)
Presence of one or several land use classification values in an area according to the code list provided by the data provider, indicated either as the percentage covered for each value or as the values listed in their order of importance.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type SpecificPresence









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




orderedList


ordered list of land use value


LandUseClassificationValue


 




percentageList


list of percentage of land use value


SpecificPercentage


 




4.3.2.   Code lists

4.3.2.1.   HILUCS (HILUCSValue)
List of land use categories to be used in INSPIRE Land Use.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list HILUCSValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




1_PrimaryProduction


primary production


Areas where the manufacturing industries aggregate, package, purify or process the primary products close to the primary producers are included, especially if the raw material is unsuitable for sale or difficult to transport long distances.


 




1_1_Agriculture


agriculture


Production of crop (plants, fungi, etc.) and animal products for food, for sale, own consumption or industrial purposes. It includes plants for biofuels and growing of crops in open fields as well as in greenhouses. Also set-aside fallow land in the crop rotation belongs to this class. The preparation of products for the primary markets is included, field construction (e.g. agricultural land terracing, drainage, preparing rice paddies etc.) as well as landscape care and maintenance.


1_PrimaryProduction




1_1_1_CommercialAgriculturalProduction


commercial agricultural production


Arable land, permanent crops and grasslands in agricultural use (both sown and natural grassland). The products can be used for human or animal feed or bio-energy production.


1_1_Agriculture




1_1_2_FarmingInfrastructure


farming infrastructure


Farm dwellings, animal husbandry infrastructure (animal dwellings and processing infrastructure linked to farms), manure storage and other farming infrastructure (e.g. buildings linked to plant handling and processing in farms).


1_1_Agriculture




1_1_3_AgriculturalProductionForOwnConsumption


agricultural production for own consumption


Production of plants or animals for own consumption (kitchen gardens, private animal sheds etc.)


1_1_Agriculture




1_2_Forestry


forestry


Production of round wood and other wood based primary products. Besides the production of timber, forestry activities result in products that undergo little processing, such as firewood, charcoal and round wood used in an unprocessed form (e.g. pit-props, pulpwood etc.). Forest tree nurseries, storage and transport areas linked to logging, trees and woody plants for bio fuels are also included. These activities can be carried out in natural or planted forests.


1_PrimaryProduction




1_2_1_ForestryBasedOnShortRotation


forestry based on short rotation


Forestry areas where the rotation period of a tree generation is 50 years or less, after which the forest is regenerated naturally or artificially with planting or seeding. Tree plantations (pulp-wood production) and wood used for biomass production also belong to this class.


1_2_Forestry




1_2_2_ForestryBasedOnIntermediateOrLongRotation


forestry based on intermediate or long rotation


Forestry areas where the rotation period of a tree generation is over 50 years after which the forest is regenerated naturally or artificially with planting or seeding.


1_2_Forestry




1_2_3_ForestryBasedOnContinuousCover


forestry based on continuous cover


Forestry areas where forest management and regeneration is based on continuous growing of trees.


1_2_Forestry




1_3_MiningAndQuarrying


mining and quarrying


Mining and quarrying in the form of the extraction of minerals and materials occurring naturally as solids (coal, ores, gravel, sand, salt), liquids (petroleum), gases (natural gas) or biomass (peat). Extraction can be achieved by different methods such as underground or surface mining or extraction, well operation etc.


1_PrimaryProduction




1_3_1_MiningOfEnergyProducingMaterials


mining of energy producing materials


Mining and extraction of coal, lignite, peat, petroleum, natural gas, uranium and thorium.


1_3_MiningAndQuarrying




1_3_2_MiningOfMetalOres


mining of metal ores


Mining of iron and other non-ferrous metal ores (except uranium and thorium).


1_3_MiningAndQuarrying




1_3_3_OtherMiningAndQuarrying


other mining and quarrying


Quarrying of stone, sand, clay, chemical, fertilizer minerals, the production of salt and other mining and quarrying.


1_3_MiningAndQuarrying




1_4_AquacultureAndFishing


aquaculture and fishing


Professional fishing and aquaculture.


1_PrimaryProduction




1_4_1_Aquaculture


aquaculture


Fish hatcheries and managed grow-out sites.


1_4_AquacultureAndFishing




1_4_2_ProfessionalFishing


professional fishing


Water areas used for professional fishing.


1_4_AquacultureAndFishing




1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction


other primary production


Professional hunting, gathering of wild growing non-wood forestry products, husbandry of migratory animals and any other primary production not included in the values 1_1_Agriculture, 1_2_Forestry, 1_3_MiningAndQuarrying, 1_4_AquacultureAndFishing or any of their narrower values.


1_PrimaryProduction




1_5_1_Hunting


hunting


Professional hunting. The areas can be fenced or open.


1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction




1_5_2_ManagementOfMigratoryAnimals


management of migratory animals


Keeping and feeding migratory animals such as reindeer and deer.


1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction




1_5_3_PickingOfNaturalProducts


picking of natural products


Picking up natural non wood based products such as non-cultivated berries, mosses, lichen etc.) for commercial purposes


1_5_OtherPrimaryProduction




2_SecondaryProduction


secondary production


Industrial and manufacturing activities which take the output of the primary sector and manufacture finished goods and intermediate products for other business. It also includes the storage and transport areas linked directly to manufacturing activities.
The branches of industries covered by this class are the processing of food, textile, leather, wood and wood product, pulp, paper, publishing, printing, recording, petroleum and other fuels, chemicals, chemical products, man-made fibers, rubber and plastic products, non metallic mineral products, basic metals and metal products, fabricated metal product, machinery and equipment, electrical and optical equipments, transport equipment and furniture.


 




2_1_RawIndustry


raw industry


Industrial activities transforming the output primary sector into manufactured raw products.


2_SecondaryProduction




2_1_1_ManufacturingOfTextileProducts


manufacturing of textile products


Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, sewing threads, textile weaving, tanning and dressing of leather.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_2_ManufacturingOfWoodAndWoodBasedProducts


manufacturing of wood and wood based products


Sawmilling and planning of wood, manufacturing of veneer sheets, plywood, laming boards, fibre boards, carpentry and joinery, cork, straw and plaiting products.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_3_ManufacturingOfPulpPaperAndPaperProducts


manufacturing of pulp paper and paper products


Manufacturing of pulp, paper, paperboard, paper based sanitary goods, wallpapers.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_4_ManufacturingOfCokeRefinedPetroleumProductsAndNuclearFuel


manufacturing of coke refined petroleum products and nuclear fuel


Manufacturing coke, refined petroleum and processing of nuclear fuel.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_5_ManufacturingOfChemicalsChemicalProductsManMadeFibers


manufacturing of chemicals chemical products man made fibers


Manufacturing of basic chemicals, agro-chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals, soap, detergents, glues, other chemical products and man-made fibers.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_6_ManufacturingOfBasicMetalsAndFabricatedMetals


manufacturing of basic metals and fabricate metals


Manufacturing, processing and casting of iron, steel and basic precious and non-ferrous metals. It also includes the manufacturing of metal products.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_7_ManufacturingOfNonMetallicMineralProducts


manufacturing of non-metallic mineral products


Manufacturing glass, bricks, ceramics, concrete, cement, lime, plaster, cutting and shaping of stone and other non-metallic mineral products.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_8_ManufacturingOfRubberPlasticProducts


manufacturing of rubber plastic products


Manufacturing of tyres, tubes, plastic packing good and other rubber and plastic products.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_1_9_ManufacturingOfOtherRawMaterials


manufacturing of other raw materials


Production of raw materials not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_1_RawIndustry.


2_1_RawIndustry




2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry


heavy end product industry


Activities transforming raw manufactured products into heavy manufactured products.


2_SecondaryProduction




2_2_1_ManufacturingOfMachinery


manufacturing of machinery


Manufacturing of production, agricultural, forestry and other machinery (excluding aircrafts and vehicles), weapons, ammunition and domestic appliances.


2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry




2_2_2_ManufacturingOfVehiclesAndTransportEquipment


manufacturing of vehicles and transport equipment


Manufacturing of motor vehicles, aircrafts, spacecrafts, ships, boats, railway and tramway equipment, motorcycles, bicycles and other transport equipment.


2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry




2_2_3_ManufacturingOfOtherHeavyEndProducts


manufacturing of other heavy end products


Production of other heavy end products not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry.


2_2_HeavyEndProductIndustry




2_3_LightEndProductIndustry


light end product industry


Activities transforming raw manufactured products into light manufactured products.


2_SecondaryProduction




2_3_1_ManufacturingOfFoodBeveragesAndTobaccoProducts


manufacturing of food beverages and tobacco products


Manufacturing of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, oils and fats or derived products, dairy products, grain mill and starch products, prepared animal feeds, other food products, beverages and tobacco products.


2_3_LightEndProductIndustry




2_3_2_ManufacturingOfClothesAndLeather


manufacturing of clothes and leather


Manufacturing of wearing apparel, leather clothes, dressing, accessories, dyeing of fur and manufacturing of fur products, luggage, bags, saddlery and footwear.


2_3_LightEndProductIndustry




2_3_3_PublishingAndPrinting


publishing and printing


Publishing and printing of books, newspapers, journals and the publishing and reproduction of sound recordings.


2_3_LightEndProductIndustry




2_3_4_ManufacturingOfElectricalAndOpticalEquipment


manufacturing of electrical and optical equipment


Manufacturing of office machinery, computers, motors, generators, electricity distribution and control apparatus, wires and cables, accumulators, batteries, lamps, radios, TVs, phones, electronic valves and tubes, medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and other electrical and optical equipment.


2_3_LightEndProductIndustry




2_3_5_ManufacturingOfOtherLightEndProducts


manufacturing of other light end products


Manufacturing of furniture, jewellery, musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys and other miscellaneous products.


2_3_LightEndProductIndustry




2_4_EnergyProduction


energy production


Production of energy.


2_SecondaryProduction




2_4_1_NuclearBasedEnergyProduction


nuclear based energy production


Nuclear power plants.


2_4_EnergyProduction




2_4_2_FossilFuelBasedEnergyProduction


fossil fuel based energy production


Power plants using fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, peat and other fossil fuels).


2_4_EnergyProduction




2_4_3_BiomassBasedEnergyProduction


biomass based energy production


Combustion power plants using biomass based fuels (wood and other plant based solid and liquid fuels, biogas and other biofuels).


2_4_EnergyProduction




2_4_4_RenewableEnergyProduction


renewable energy production


Hydro-, solar, wind, thermal (aero, geo and hydro), tidal, wave etc. energy and other renewable energy (except biomass energy, which is covered by the value 2_4_3_BiomassBasedEnergyProduction).


2_4_EnergyProduction




2_5_OtherIndustry


other industry


Production of other industrial products not included in any other of the narrower values of 2_SecondaryProduction.


2_SecondaryProduction




3_TertiaryProduction


tertiary production


Services that are products for other businesses and consumers both private and public services. It encompasses whole sale and retail trade, repair services, hotels and restaurants, financial services, real estate, business services, rental services, public administration, defence and social security, education, health and social work and other community, social and personal services.


 




3_1_CommercialServices


commercial services


Provision of commercial services.


3_TertiaryProduction




3_1_1_WholesaleAndRetailTradeAndRepairOfVehiclesAndPersonalAndHouseholdGoods


wholesale and retail trade and repair of vehicles and personal and household goods


Wholesale and retail sale of motor vehicles, fuel, agricultural raw materials, live animals, ores, metals, chemicals, timber, machinery, ships, furniture, household goods, textiles, food, beverages, tobacco products, pharmaceutical products, second hand goods, other products, waste and scrap. This class also includes the repair of vehicles, personal and household goods.


3_1_CommercialServices




3_1_2_RealEstateServices


real estate services


Provision of real estate and renting services.


3_1_CommercialServices




3_1_3_AccommodationAndFoodServices


accommodation and food services


Hotel, holiday village, camping site, restaurant, bar and canteen services.


3_1_CommercialServices




3_1_4_OtherCommercialServices


other commercial services


Other commercial services not included in any other of the narrower values of 3_1_CommercialServices, such as beauty and wellbeing services.


3_1_CommercialServices




3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices


financial professional and information services


Provision of financial, professional or information services.


3_TertiaryProduction




3_2_1_FinancialAndInsuranceServices


financial and insurance services


Provision of banking, credit, insurance, and other financial services.


3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices




3_2_2_ProfessionalTechnicalAndScientificServices


professional technical and scientific services


IT consulting, data processing, research and development, legal, accountancy, business management, architectural, engineering, advertising, testing, investigation, consulting, and other professional services.


3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices




3_2_3_InformationAndCommunicationServices


information and communication services


Publishing, sound recording, TV-programme, motion picture, radio broadcasting, post and telecommunication, computer and data processing services.


3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices




3_2_4_AdministrativeAndSupportServices


administrative and support services


Travel agency, rental, cleaning, security and other administrative and support services.


3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices




3_2_5_OtherFinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices


other financial professional and information services


Other financial, professional and information services not included in any other of the narrower values of 3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices.


3_2_FinancialProfessionalAndInformationServices




3_3_CommunityServices


community services


Provision of services for the community.


3_TertiaryProduction




3_3_1_PublicAdministrationDefenceAndSocialSecurityServices


public administration defence and social security services


Provision of generic administrative, defence, justice, public security, fire and compulsory social security services.


3_3_CommunityServices




3_3_2_EducationalServices


educational services


Provision of primary, secondary, higher, adult and other educational services.


3_3_CommunityServices




3_3_3_HealthAndSocialServices


health and social services


Provision of human and animal health and social work services.


3_3_CommunityServices




3_3_4_ReligiousServices


religious services


Provision of religious services.


3_3_CommunityServices




3_3_5_OtherCommunityServices


other community services


Other community services e.g. cemeteries.


3_3_CommunityServices




3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices


cultural entertainment and recreational services


Provision of cultural, entertainment or recreational services.


3_TertiaryProduction




3_4_1_CulturalServices


cultural services


Provision of artistic, library, museum, zoos, botanical gardens, historical sites and other cultural services.


3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices




3_4_2_EntertainmentServices


entertainment services


Amusement parks, theme parks, betting and gambling activities and other entertainment services.


3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices




3_4_3_SportsInfrastructure


sports infrastructure


Sports infrastructure, such as stadiums, sports halls, swimming pools, fitness facilities, ski resorts, golf courses and other sports infrastructure.


3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices




3_4_4_OpenAirRecreationalAreas


open air recreational areas


Open air recreational areas, e.g. urban parks, playgrounds, national parks, and natural areas used for recreational purposes.


3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices




3_4_5_OtherRecreationalServices


other recreational services


Other recreational services not included in any of the other narrower values of 3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices.


3_4_CulturalEntertainmentAndRecreationalServices




3_5_OtherServices


other services


Provision of other services not included in any of the other narrower values of 3_TertiaryProduction.


3_TertiaryProduction




4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities


transport networks logistics and utilities


Basic infrastructure and networks of the society. All the other sectors are using the infrastructure and networks to produce the goods and services and they are also vital for residential areas. It includes water supply, collection, treatment and recycling of sewage and waste, transport, networks, storage and communication.


 




4_1_TransportNetworks


transport networks


Infrastructure related to transport.


4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities




4_1_1_RoadTransport


road transport


Areas used for road transport, e.g. roads, parking areas, service stations.


4_1_TransportNetworks




4_1_2_RailwayTransport


railway transport


Areas used for rail transport, e.g. rails, railway stations and yards etc.


4_1_TransportNetworks




4_1_3_AirTransport


air transport


Areas used for air transport, e.g. airports and related services.


4_1_TransportNetworks




4_1_4_WaterTransport


water transport


Areas used for water transport, e.g. ports, rivers, docks and related services.


4_1_TransportNetworks




4_1_5_OtherTransportNetwork


other transport network


Areas used for other transport not included in any of the other narrower values of 4_1_TransportNetworks.


4_1_TransportNetworks




4_2_LogisticalAndStorageServices


logistical and storage services


Areas used for separate (not linked directly to industries) storage services and logistical services.


4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities




4_3_Utilities


utilities


Infrastructure related to utilities.


4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities




4_3_1_ElectricityGasAndThermalPowerDistributionServices


electricity gas and thermal power distribution services


Areas used for distribution of electricity, gas and thermal energy, including the pipelines used for transporting oil and gas.


4_3_Utilities




4_3_2_WaterAndSewageInfrastructure


water and sewage infrastructure


Areas used for the extraction, collection, purification storage and distribution of water, collection and treatment of sewage (including the pipelines).


4_3_Utilities




4_3_3_WasteTreatment


waste treatment


Areas used for the collection, treatment and recycling of waste.


4_3_Utilities




4_3_4_OtherUtilities


other utilities


Areas used for other utilities not included in any of the other narrower values of 4_3_Utilities.


4_3_Utilities




5_ResidentialUse


residential use


Areas used dominantly for housing of people. The forms of housing vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These areas include single family housing, multi-family residential, or mobile homes in cities, towns and rural districts if they are not linked to primary production. It permits high density land use and low density uses. This class also includes residential areas mixed with other non-conflicting uses and other residential areas.


 




5_1_PermanentResidentialUse


permanent residential use


Residential areas dominated by detached houses surrounded by gardens and/or yards, a mix of single houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, town houses, row houses and blocks of flats used as permanent residence.


5_ResidentialUse




5_2_ResidentialUseWithOtherCompatibleUses


residential use with other compatible uses


Residential areas mixed with other non-conflicting uses (e.g. various services, light industries etc.).


5_ResidentialUse




5_3_OtherResidentialUse


other residential use


Areas dominantly used for temporary dwellings (camps of migrant people), holiday residences (summer cottages), etc.


5_ResidentialUse




6_OtherUses


other uses


Areas not included in the values 1_PrimaryProduction, 2_SecondaryProduction 3_TertiaryProduction 4_TransportNetworksLogisticsAndUtilities, 5_ResidentialUse or any of their narrower values, or areas under construction.


 




6_1_TransitionalAreas


transitional areas


Areas under construction. This class is used only for existing land use and not for planned land use.


6_OtherUses




6_2_AbandonedAreas


abandoned areas


Abandoned agricultural, residential and industrial, transport and basic infrastructure areas. The area belongs to the abandoned class if it is not in use and can no longer be used for the original purpose without major reparation or renovation work.


6_OtherUses




6_3_NaturalAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse


natural areas not in other economic use


Areas which are in natural state and not in other economic use.


6_OtherUses




6_3_1_LandAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse


land areas not in other economic use


Areas which are in natural state, e.g. woodland, shrubland, grassland, wetland, bare land, which are not in any other socio-economic use. This includes the areas with a planning status “natural area”. Protected areas can belong to this class or, if other uses are present, also to other classes. Protected areas are always tagged with a supplementary regulation status “protected area”.


6_3_NaturalAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse




6_3_2_WaterAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse


water areas not in other economic use


Water areas which are not in any other socio-economic use.


6_3_NaturalAreasNotInOtherEconomicUse




6_4_AreasWhereAnyUseAllowed


areas where any use allowed


Areas where any use is allowed in the Planned land use (PLU).


6_OtherUses




6_5_AreasWithoutAnySpecifiedPlannedUse


areas without any specified planned use


Areas where no use is specified in the Planned land use (PLU), e.g. areas outside the scope of the plan.


6_OtherUses




6_6_NotKnownUse


not known use


Areas where the land use is unknown.


6_OtherUses




4.3.2.2.   Land Use Classification (LandUseClassificationValue)
List of land use categories to be used in INSPIRE Land Use and agreed at a national or local level.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.4.   Existing Land Use

4.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package existing land use contains the following spatial object types:






—


Existing Land Use Data Set










—


Existing Land Use Object




4.4.1.1.   Existing Land Use Data Set (ExistingLandUseDataSet)
An existing land use data set is a collection of areas for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseDataSet









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




extent


Boundary of the geometrical union of all the instances of the spatial object typeExistingLandUseObject.


GM_MultiSurface


 




name


Human readable name of the data set.


CharacterString


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the existing land use data set started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which this existing land use data set no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseDataSet









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




member


Reference to the LandUseObjects which belong to this ExistingLandUseDataSet


ExistingLandUseObject


 




4.4.1.2.   Existing Land Use Object (ExistingLandUseObject)
An existing land use object describes the land use of an area having a homogeneous combination of land use types.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseObject









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial area covered by this object.


GM_MultiSurface


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




hilucsPresence


Actual presence of a land use category according to HILUCS within the object.


HILUCSPresence


voidable




hilucsLandUse


Land use HILUCS classes that are present in this existing land use object.


HILUCSValue


 




specificLandUse


Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.


LandUseClassificationValue


voidable




specificPresence


Actual presence of a land use category within the object.


SpecificPresence


voidable




observationDate


The observation date associated to a description.


Date


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseObject









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




dataSet


Existing land use data set to which this land use object belongs.


ExistingLandUseDataSet


 




4.5.   Gridded Land Use

4.5.1.   Spatial object types

The package gridded land use contains the spatial object type Existing Land Use Grid.
4.5.1.1.   Existing Land Use Grid (ExistingLandUseGrid)
An existing land use grid is a collection of pixels for which information on existing (present or past) land use is provided. The HILUCS system shall be used for classification.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseGrid









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




name


Human readable name of the data set.


CharacterString


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




extent


Contains the extent of the data set.


EX_Extent


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


First date at which this grid is a valid representation of reality.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the grid is no longer a valid representation of reality.


DateTime


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseGrid

The rangeSet values shall be of type CategoryOrNilReason.
Range is based on either HILUCS or on a specific land use classification system defined by the data provider.
4.6.   Sampled Land Use

4.6.1.   Spatial object types

The package sampled land use contains the following spatial object types:






—


Existing Land Use Sample










—


Sampled Existing Land Use Data Set




4.6.1.1.   Existing Land Use Sample (ExistingLandUseSample)
Description of the existing land use that is present at the specific location.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




location


Location where the land use sample is taken.


GM_Point


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




hilucsLandUse


Land use HILUCS classes that are present in this existing land use sample.


HILUCSValue


 




hilucsPresence


Actual presence of a land use category according to HILUCS within the object.


HILUCSPresence


voidable




specificLandUse


Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.


LandUseClassificationValue


voidable




observationDate


The observation date associated to a description.


Date


voidable




specificPresence


Actual presence of a land use category within the object.


SpecificPresence


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




dataset


Data set to which this sample belongs.


SampledExistingLandUseDataSet


 




4.6.1.2.   Sampled Existing Land Use Data Set (SampledExistingLandUseDataSet)
A sampled existing land use data set is a collection of locations for which information on existing (present or past) land uses is provided.

Attributes of the spatial object type SampledExistingLandUseDataSet









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




extent


The convex hull of all the instances of the spatial object type ExistingLandUseSample.


GM_MultiSurface


 




name


Human readable name of the data set.


CharacterString


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


First date at which this data set is valid in reality.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the data set no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SampledExistingLandUseDataSet









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




member


Reference to the members of the sampled existing land use data set.


ExistingLandUseSample


 




4.7.   Planned Land Use

4.7.1.   Spatial object types

The package planned land use contains the following spatial object types:






—


Official Documentation










—


Spatial Plan










—


Supplementary Regulation










—


Zoning Element




4.7.1.1.   Official Documentation (OfficialDocumentation)
The official documentation that composes the spatial plan; it may be composed of the applicable legislation, the regulations, cartographic elements, descriptive elements that may be associated with the complete spatial plan, a zoning element or a supplementary regulation. In some Member States the actual textual regulation will be part of the data set (and can be put in the regulationText attribute), in other Member States the text will not be part of the data set and will be referenced via a reference to a document or a legal act. At least one of the three voidable values shall be provided.

Attributes of the spatial object type OfficialDocumentation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




legislationCitation


Reference to the document that contains the text of the regulation.


LegislationCitation


voidable




regulationText


Text of the regulation.


CharacterString


voidable




planDocument


Citation of scanned plans and structural drawings, which may be geo-referenced or not.


DocumentCitation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type OfficialDocumentation

At least one of the attributes legislationCitation, regulationText or planDocument shall be populated with a non-void value.
4.7.1.2.   Spatial Plan (SpatialPlan)
A set of documents that indicates a strategic direction for the development of a given geographic area, states the policies, priorities, programmes and land allocations that will implement the strategic direction and influences the distribution of people and activities in spaces of various scales. Spatial plans may be developed for urban planning, regional planning, environmental planning, landscape planning, national spatial plans, or spatial planning at the Union level.

Attributes of the spatial object type SpatialPlan









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




extent


Geometrical union of all the instances of the spatial object typesZoningElement and SupplementaryRegulation. When a SpatialPlan is only composed of a document, the attribute extent is the border of the cartographic image that contains the land use information (i.e. the land use map extent).


GM_MultiSurface


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




officialTitle


Official title of the spatial plan.


CharacterString


 




levelOfSpatialPlan


Level of the administrative units covered by the plan.


LevelOfSpatialPlanValue


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


First date at which this spatial plan is valid in reality.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the spatial plan no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




alternativeTitle


Alternative (unofficial) title of the spatial plan.


CharacterString


voidable




planTypeName


Name of the type of plan that the Member State has given to the plan.


PlanTypeNameValue


 




processStepGeneral


General indication of the step of the planning process that the plan is undergoing.


ProcessStepGeneralValue


voidable




backgroundMap


Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing this plan.


BackgroundMapValue


voidable




ordinance


Reference to relevant administrative ordinance.


OrdinanceValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SpatialPlan









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




officialDocument


Link to the official documents that relate to the spatial plan.


OfficialDocumentation


voidable




member


Reference to the ZoningElements which belong to this SpatialPlan


ZoningElement


 




restriction


Links to supplementary regulations providing information and/or limitations on the use of land/water that supplements the zoning as part of this spatial plan.


SupplementaryRegulation


 




4.7.1.3.   Supplementary Regulation (SupplementaryRegulation)
A spatial object (point, line or polygon) of a spatial plan that provides supplementary information and/or limitation on the use of land/water, necessary for spatial planning reasons or to formalise external rules defined in legal text.

Attributes of the spatial object type SupplementaryRegulation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometry of the piece of land on which the supplementary regulation applies.


GM_Object


 




validFrom


First date at which this version of this supplementary regulation is valid in reality.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The date from which the supplementary regulation is no longer valid.


DateTime


voidable




regulationNature


Legal nature of the land use regulation.


RegulationNatureValue


 




specificSupplementaryRegulation


Reference to a category of supplementary regulation provided in a specific nomenclature of supplementary regulations provided by the data provider.


SpecificSupplementaryRegulationValue


voidable




supplementaryRegulation


Code of the supplementary regulation from the hierarchical supplementary regulation code list agreed at the European level.


SupplementaryRegulationValue


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




processStepGeneral


General indication of the step of the planning process that the supplementary regulation is undergoing.


ProcessStepGeneralValue


voidable




backgroundMap


Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing the supplementary regulation.


BackgroundMapValue


voidable




dimensioningIndication


Specifications about the dimensioning that are added to the dimensioning of the zoning elements that overlap the geometry of the supplementary regulation.


DimensioningIndicationValue


voidable




inheritedFromOtherPlans


Indication whether the supplementary regulation is inherited from another spatial plan.


Boolean


voidable




specificRegulationNature


Legal nature of the land use regulation from a national perspective.


CharacterString


voidable




name


Official name of the supplementary regulation


CharacterString


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SupplementaryRegulation









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




officialDocument


Link to the textual regulations that correspond to this supplementary regulation.


OfficialDocumentation


voidable




plan


Link to the plan this supplementary regulation is part of.


SpatialPlan


 




4.7.1.4.   Zoning Element (ZoningElement)
A spatial object which is homogeneous regarding the permitted uses of land based on zoning which separate one set of land uses from another.

Attributes of the spatial object type ZoningElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometry of this zoning element.


GM_MultiSurface


 




validFrom


The date when the phenomenon started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the phenomenon no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




hilucsLandUse


Land use class that is dominant in this land use object.


HILUCSValue


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




hilucsPresence


Actual presence of a land use category within the object.


HILUCSPresence


voidable




specificLandUse


Land Use Category according to the nomenclature specific to this data set.


LandUseClassificationValue


voidable




specificPresence


Actual presence of a land use category within the object.


SpecificPresence


voidable




regulationNature


Legal nature of the land use indication.


RegulationNatureValue


 




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




processStepGeneral


General indication of the step of the planning process that the zoning element is undergoing.


ProcessStepGeneralValue


voidable




backgroundMap


Identification of the background map that has been used for constructing this zoning element.


BackgroundMapValue


voidable




dimensioningIndication


Specifications about the dimensioning of the urban developments.


DimensioningIndicationValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ZoningElement









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




plan


SpatialPlan which this ZoningElement belongs to.


SpatialPlan


 




officialDocument


Textual Regulation that is part of this zoning element.


OfficialDocumentation


voidable




4.7.2.   Data types

4.7.2.1.   Background Map (BackgroundMapValue)
Information regarding the map that has been used as a background in the definition of a spatial plan, a zoning element or a supplementary regulation.

Attributes of the data type BackgroundMapValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




backgroundMapDate


Date of the background map used.


DateTime


 




backgroundMapReference


Reference to the background map that has been used.


CharacterString


 




backgroudMapURI


URI referring to service that provides background map.


URI


voidable




4.7.2.2.   Character-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationCharacterValue)
Dimensioning indication whose value is of type CharacterString.
This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.

Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationCharacterValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


Value of the dimension indications.


CharacterString


 




4.7.2.3.   Integer-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationIntegerValue)
Dimensioning indication whose value is of type integer.
This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.

Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationIntegerValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


Value of the dimension indications.


Integer


 




4.7.2.4.   Measure-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationMeasureValue)
Dimensioning indication whose value is a measure.
This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.

Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationMeasureValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


Value of the dimension indications.


Measure


 




4.7.2.5.   Real-valued Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationRealValue)
Dimensioning indication whose value is a floating point number.
This type is a sub-type of DimensioningIndicationValue.

Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationRealValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


Value of the dimension indications.


Real


 




4.7.2.6.   Dimensioning Indication (DimensioningIndicationValue)
Specifications about the dimensioning of the urban developments.

Attributes of the data type DimensioningIndicationValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




indicationReference


Description of the dimension indication.


CharacterString


 




4.7.2.7.   Ordinance (OrdinanceValue)
Reference to administrative ordinance. Ordinance is a regulation/rule that is adopted by an authority that is legally mandated to take such ordinance.

Attributes of the data type OrdinanceValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




ordinanceDate


Date of the relevant administrative ordinance.


DateTime


 




ordinanceReference


Reference to relevant administrative ordinance.


CharacterString


 




4.7.3.   Code lists

4.7.3.1.   Level Of Spatial Plan (LevelOfSpatialPlanValue)
Territorial hierarchy of plan.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list LevelOfSpatialPlanValue








Value


Name


Definition




infraLocal


infra-local


A plan that covers only part of a municipality.




local


local


Plan at municipal level, corresponding to the lower level of administration equivalent to LAU2 as laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).




supraLocal


supra-local


A plan that overlaps several municipalities (entirely or partially).




infraRegional


infra-regional


A plan that overlaps several infra-administrative units in one administrative region.




regional


regional


Plan at regional level (equivalent to NUTS2 of EUROSTAT nomenclature of statistical units as established in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003).




supraRegional


supra-regional


A plan that overlaps several administrative regions.




national


national


Plan at Member State level.




other


other


Other level of spatial plan.




4.7.3.2.   Process Step General (ProcessStepGeneralValue)
General indication of the step in the planning process that the plan is undergoing.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ProcessStepGeneralValue








Value


Name


Definition




adoption


in the process of adoption


Plan in the process of being legally adopted.




elaboration


under elaboration


Plan under elaboration.




legalForce


legally binding or active


Plan already adopted and being legally binding or active.




obsolete


obsolete


Plan having been substituted by another plan, or not being any longer in force.




4.7.3.3.   Regulation Nature (RegulationNatureValue)
Legal nature of the land use indication.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list RegulationNatureValue








Value


Name


Definition




bindingForDevelopers


binding for developers


The land use indication is binding only for the entity in charge of developing an area.




bindingOnlyForAuthorities


binding only for authorities


The land use indication is binding only for certain authorities.




generallyBinding


generally binding


The land use indication is binding for everybody.




nonBinding


not binding


The land use indication is not binding.




definedInLegislation


defined in legislation


The land use indication is defined by the legislation.




4.7.3.4.   Plan Type Name (PlanTypeNameValue)
Types of plans as defined in the Member States. The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.7.3.5.   Specific Supplementary Regulation (SpecificSupplementaryRegulationValue)
Category of supplementary regulation provided in a specific nomenclature of supplementary regulations provided by the data provider.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
4.7.3.6.   Supplementary Regulation (SupplementaryRegulationValue)
Types of conditions and constraints in spatial plans.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Land Use.
4.8.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


Any Land Use data sets shall assign to each polygon, pixel or location a land use type from the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System (HILUCS) at the most appropriate and detailed level of the hierarchy.












(2)


The spatial object type CoverageByDomainAndRange must only be of subtypes of GridCoverage.












(3)


Where a zone has been established to regulate planned land use and defined within a legally binding spatial plan, it falls within the scope of the Land Use theme and shall be encoded as a SupplementaryRegulation. However, if the zone has been established by legislative requirement but not defined within a legally binding spatial plan, then it shall be encoded as a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone.












(4)


Based on the INSPIRE horizontal coordinate reference system, each Member State shall define a projection or a set of projections suitable for working with the underlying cadastral parcels on national territory and cross-border areas where applicable for a SpatialPlan. A projection is suitable if it offers few linear alterations (ideally less than 50 cm per 500 m) and so enables users to measure distances and surfaces in meaningful way. This projection or set of projections has to be defined in agreement with neighbouring countries. This projection or set of projections must be well documented to allow the conversion from and to the common Coordinate Reference System. The documentation shall be provided according to ISO 19111, which states how a projected coordinate reference system must be described.












(5)


The use of the common metadata element “Spatial Resolution” (according to Section 6.2 of part B of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008) shall be restricted to providing a resolution distance.












(6)


Data providers shall include the following keywords in addition to the mandatory keywords defined in Regulation (EC) No 1205/2008/EC:






(a)


One of the following language-neutral keywords to describe the type of land use data set: ExistingLandUse, SampledExistingLandUse, GriddedExistingLandUse, PlannedLandUse.










(b)


If the data set contains SpatialPlan objects, one keyword describing the level of the administrative units covered by the plan, as defined in the LevelOfSpatialPlan code list.








4.9.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Land Use








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




LU.ExistingLandUse


Existing Land Use objects according to the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System at the most appropriate level


ExistingLandUseObject




LU.SpatialPlan


Extent of a spatial plan


SpatialPlan




LU.ZoningElement


Spatial planning Zoning objects according to the Hierarchical INSPIRE Land Use Classification System at the most appropriate level


ZoningElement




LU.SupplementaryRegulation


Regulations that supplement the zoning and that affect the use of land


SupplementaryRegulation




5.   HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY
5.1.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety:






—


Health Statistical Data










—


Biomarker










—


Disease










—


General Health Statistic










—


Health Services Statistic










—


Environmental Health Determinant Measure










—


Environmental Health Determinant Statistical Data




5.1.1.   Health Statistical Data (HealthStatisticalData)

Human health related data, from recorded diseases and related health problems (according to internationally accepted code lists, such as ICD-10), expressed as morbidity and mortality, to data on general health status (BMI, self perceived health, etc.), data on health care services (health care expenditure, day cases, etc.), and data on biomarkers; these are statistical indices aggregated at different statistical units, collected/reported in different population groups. Inclusion of human biomonitoring data provides an opportunity to explore potential direct or indirect links between human health and the environment.
This type is abstract.

Association roles of the spatial object type HealthStatisticalData









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




aggregationUnit


Statistical unit to which health statistical data refers.


StatisticalUnit


 




5.1.2.   Biomarker (Biomarker)

A biomarker (of exposure) is the concentration of a chemical, its metabolite or the product of an interaction between a chemical and some target molecule or cell that is measured in a compartment in an organism.
This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.

Attributes of the spatial object type Biomarker









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




biomarkerName


It is the unique identifier for a biomarker, providing information on the chemical that is determined and the matrix in which the chemical was determined.


BiomarkerType


 




biomarkerStatisticalParameter


The statistical summary of a human biomonitoring study, representing the most important statistical features of a biomarker measured in that particular study.


BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType


 




referencePeriod


The time period to which data is referred to.


ReferencePeriodType


 




ageRange


Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.


AgeRangeType


 




gender


Gender of the population considered.


GenderValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type Biomarker









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




refersTo


biomarker data described by metadata


BiomarkerThematicMetadata


 




5.1.3.   Disease (Disease)

Statistical information related to pathologies linked directly or indirectly to the quality of environment.
This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.

Attributes of the spatial object type Disease









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




ageRange


Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.


AgeRangeType


voidable




diseaseMeasure


Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.


DiseaseMeasure


 




gender


Gender of the population considered.


GenderValue


voidable




referencePeriod


The time period to which data is referred to.


ReferencePeriodType


 




pathology


Pathology type.


ICDValue


 




COD


Data on causes of death (COD) that provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.


CODValue


 





Constraints of the spatial object type Disease

The COD attribute shall be provided only if the diseaseMeasureType attribute of diseaseMeasure takes a value that represents mortality.
At least one of pathology and COD attributes must not be empty.
5.1.4.   General Health Statistic (GeneralHealthStatistics)

Numbers about some aspects of health related to a population or an area. For the purpose of this data model, “general health” data include issues such as self-perceived health, demographic distribution of various health problems, smokers, etc., expressed as raw numbers, rates, percentage, stratified by gender, age, and/or socio-economic, cultural, ethnic or other factors.
This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.

Attributes of the spatial object type GeneralHealthStatistics









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




ageRange


Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.


AgeRangeType


voidable




gender


Gender of the population considered.


GenderValue


voidable




generalHealthName


Health status indicator.


GeneralHealthTypeValue


 




generalHealthValue


A numerical expression of a health index/indicator.


Real


 




referencePeriod


The time period to which data is referred to.


ReferencePeriodType


 




5.1.5.   Health Services Statistic (HealthServicesStatistic)

Health Care/Services statistical data on NUTS 1 and 2 level and municipality.
This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.

Attributes of the spatial object type HealthServicesStatistic









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




healthServiceType


Type of health services.


HealthServicesTypeValue


 




healthServiceValue


Number of the type considered.


Real


 




referencePeriod


The time period to which data is referred to.


ReferencePeriodType


 




5.1.6.   Environmental Health Determinant Measure (EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure)

A raw measurement performed at some place that is of interest for human health determinant analysis.

Attributes of the spatial object type EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




location


The location of the measurement.


GM_Object


 




type


The type of environmental health determinant.


EnvHealthDeterminantTypeValue


 




measureTime


The time period when the measure has been performed.


TM_Period


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the information will start being used.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time when the information will stop being used.


DateTime


voidable




5.1.7.   Environmental Health Determinant Statistical Data (EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData)

A statistical data of interest for human health determinant analysis, resulting from the aggregation of raw measurements located within a statistical unit.
This type is a sub-type of HealthStatisticalData.

Attributes of the spatial object type EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




statisticalMethod


The type of statistical method used to aggregate the raw measurement data on the statistical unit.


StatisticalAggregationMethodValue


 




type


The type of environmental health determinant.


EnvHealthDeterminantTypeValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type EnvHealthDeterminantStatisticalData









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




measure


The measures


Measure


 




5.2.   Data types

5.2.1.   Age (Age)

Persons’ age can be expressed in various ways (for instance, years for adults, months or weeks for infants).
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type Age









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




month


Time period.


Integer


 




week


Time period.


Integer


 




year


Time period.


Integer


 




5.2.2.   Age Range (AgeRangeType)

Age interval of a specific subpopulation expressed as starting age and an interval, both alternatively expressed in years, months or weeks.

Attributes of the data type AgeRangeType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




startAge


Beginning of age interval.


Age


 




range


Duration of age interval.


Age


 




5.2.3.   Biomarker Statistical Parameter (BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType)

A set of statistical features of a biomarker measured for one specific biomarker.

Attributes of the data type BiomarkerStatisticalParameterType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometric Mean


The geometric mean.


Measure


 




CI95ofGM


95 % confidence interval of the geometric mean.


Measure


 




P50


The 50th Percentile, or median value. Value below which 50 percent of the observations may be found.


Measure


 




P90


The 90th percentile. The value below which 90 percent of the observations may be found.


Measure


 




P95


The 95th percentile. The value below which 95 percent of the observations may be found.


Measure


 




CI95ofP95


95 % confidence interval of the 95th percentile.


Measure


 




maximum


The highest biomarker value determined in an individual participant in the biomonitoring survey.


Measure


 




pinLOD


Proportion of individuals with undetectable levels of tested parameter (below limit of detection).


Real


 




LOQ


Limit of quantification.


Real


 




numberOfParticipants


The number of participants that have provided samples that have contributed to the calculation of the biomarker statistical parameter.


Integer


 




5.2.4.   Biomarker Thematic Metadata (BiomarkerThematicMetadata)

Thematic Metadata describing the purpose of the study,the target population and the characteristic of the studied areas.

Attributes of the data type BiomarkerThematicMetadata









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




studyType


The aim of the study (hypothesis driven, general population survey, opportunistic) when these choices are predefined.


PT_FreeText


 




areaType


The characteristics of the sampling area (urban, rural, semi-urban) when these choices are predefined in a human biomonitoring study.


PT_FreeText


 




specificSubPopulation


The characteristics of the sampled population with respect to age, gender, and other population characteristics when these choices are predefined in a human biomonitoring survey.


PT_FreeText


 




mean Age


The mean age of the specific sub population.


Age


 





Association roles of the data type BiomarkerThematicMetadata









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




describedBy


Metadata that are linked to biomarker data


Biomarker


 




5.2.5.   Biomarker Type (BiomarkerType)

A biomarker is defined both by a quantified or determined chemical (e.g. cadmium, lead) or its metabolite, and a matrix (e.g. blood, urine) that is used for quantification; for example - cadmium in urine, lead in blood.

Attributes of the data type BiomarkerType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




chemical


Identification of the compound by name or abbreviation, chemical formula, CAS-PubChem or any other number that is quantified by the measurement.


ChemicalValue


 




matrix


Type of biological material or body compartment that is sampled to determine or quantify a biomarker.


MatrixValue


 




5.2.6.   Disease Measure (DiseaseMeasure)

Different ways in which data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.

Attributes of the data type DiseaseMeasure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




diseaseMeasureType


Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.


DiseaseMeasureTypeValue


 




value


Value of the measured disease indicator.


Real


 




5.2.7.   Reference Period (ReferencePeriodType)

The time period to which the data refer.

Attributes of the data type ReferencePeriodType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




startDate


Start of reference period.


Date


 




endDate


End of reference period.


Date


 




5.2.8.   Concentration Measure (Concentration)

A measure of concentration of a specified component in a specified media.
This type is a sub-type of Measure.

Attributes of the type Concentration









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




uom


The unit of measure.


UomConcentration


 




5.2.9.   Unit Of Measure For Concentration (UomConcentration)

A unit of measure for concentration of a specified component within a specified media.
This type is a sub-type of UnitOfMeasure.

Attributes of the type UomConcentration









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




component


The component whose concentration is measured.


ComponentTypeValue


 




media


The media in which the concentration is measured.


MediaTypeValue


 




5.2.10.   Noise Measure (NoiseMeasure)

A measure of noise intensity.
This type is a sub-type of Measure.

Attributes of the type NoiseMeasure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




uom


A unit of measure for noise intensity.


UomNoise


 




5.2.11.   Noise Unit Of Measure (UomNoise)

A unit of measure for noise intensity.
This type is a sub-type of UnitOfMeasure.

Attributes of the type UomNoise









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




source


The noise source type.


NoiseSourceTypeValue


 




5.3.   Code lists

5.3.1.   Cause Of Death (CODValue)

Data on causes of death (COD) provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the European Shortlist for Causes of Death published by Eurostat.
5.3.2.   Chemical (ChemicalValue)

Name of the chemical substance.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.3.   Environment Health Component Type (ComponentTypeValue)

Particular component type (chemical substance, biological species, etc) whose concentration in an environmental media is measured.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety, in particular for components related to ground water quality, lake water quality, river water quality, ambient air quality and bathing water quality.
5.3.4.   Disease Measure Type (DiseaseMeasureTypeValue)

Different ways how data on diseases and related health problems in a population can be reported.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.5.   Environment Health Determinant Type (EnvHealthDeterminantTypeValue)

Type of environmental health determinant.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.6.   General Health Type (GeneralHealthTypeValue)

Type of health status indicator.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.7.   Health Services Type (HealthServicesTypeValue)

Type of health care indicator.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.8.   International Classification Of Diseases (ICDValue)

Disease as defined in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the 10th Revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, published by the World Health Organization.
5.3.9.   Matrix (MatrixValue)

Type of human tissue or compartment for biomarker measurement.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.10.   Environmental Health Media Type (MediaTypeValue)

The media in which the concentration of a health component is measured.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.11.   Noise Source Type (NoiseSourceTypeValue)

The noise source type values.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.3.12.   Statistical Aggregation Method (StatisticalAggregationMethodValue)

The types of statistical methods used to aggregate raw measurement data on the statistical unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Human Health and Safety.
5.4.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


Statistical information on the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety must refer to spatial objects as defined in the spatial data theme Statistical Units.












(2)


Where possible, the ICDValue code list shall be used to identify the disease name.












(3)


Raw measurement data shall be based on ISO/TS 19103:2005.












(4)


Health determinant statistical data shall be modelled as health statistical data characterized by a measurement value based on ISO/TS 19103:2005 and a statistical aggregation method.












(5)


Health determinant coverages shall be represented using the spatial object types defined in Section 6 of Annex I. For continuous coverages, a subtype of the CoverageByDomainAndRange class shall be used whose domain is restricted to measurement values based on ISO/TS 19103:2005.




5.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Human Health and Safety








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




HH.HealthStatisticalData


Health statistical data


StatisticalUnit




HH.HealthDeterminantMeasure


Health determinant measure


EnvHealthDeterminantMeasure




6.   UTILITY AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
6.1.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Utility and Governmental Services

The types specified for the spatial data theme Utility and Governmental Services are structured in the following packages:






—


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










—


Pole










—


Tower




6.2.1.1.   Utility Network (UtilityNetwork)
Collection of network elements that belong to a single type of utility network.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




utilityNetworkType


The type of utility network or the utility network theme.


UtilityNetworkTypeValue


 




authorityRole


Parties authorized to manage a utility network, such as maintainers, operators or owners.


RelatedParty


 




utilityFacilityReference


Reference to a facility activity complex that is linked to this utility network.


ActivityComplex


voidable




disclaimer


Legal text describing confidentiality clauses applying to the utility network information.


PT_FreeText


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




networks


A single sub-network that can be considered as part of a higher-order utility network.


UtilityNetwork


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork

All utility networks shall have an external object identifier.
6.2.1.2.   Utility Network Element (UtilityNetworkElement)
Abstract base type representing a utility network element in a utility network. Every element in a utility network provides some function that is of interest in the utility network.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNetworkElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




currentStatus


The status of a utility object with regards to its completion and use.


ConditionOfFacilityValue


voidable




validFrom


The time when the utility network element started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the utility network element no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




verticalPosition


Vertical position of the utility object relative to ground.


VerticalPositionValue


voidable




utilityFacilityReference


Reference to an activity complex that is linked (related) to this utility network element.


ActivityComplex


voidable




governmentalServiceReference


Reference to a governmental service object that is linked (related) to this utility network element.


GovernmentalService


voidable




6.2.1.3.   Utility Link Set (UtilityLinkSet)
A collection of link sequences and or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a utility network.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.
This type is a sub-type of LinkSet.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityLinkSet









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




utilityDeliveryType


Utility delivery network e.g. transport, distribution, collection.


UtilityDeliveryTypeValue


voidable




warningType


Overground visible warning mechanism used to indicate an underground utility network element.


WarningTypeValue


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityLinkSet

A utility link set must be composed of links and or link sequences that all belong to the same network.
All utility link sets shall have an external object identifier.
6.2.1.4.   Utility Link (UtilityLink)
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a utility network between two points in the network.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.
This type is a sub-type of Link.
6.2.1.5.   Utility Link Sequence (UtilityLinkSequence)
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of utility links, which represents a continuous path in the utility network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the utility link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.
This type is a sub-type of LinkSequence.
6.2.1.6.   Utility Node (UtilityNode)
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.
This type is a sub-type of Node.
This type is abstract.

Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityNode

All utility nodes have an external object identifier.
6.2.1.7.   Utility Node Container (UtilityNodeContainer)
A point spatial object which is used for connectivity, and also may contain other spatial objects (not necessarily belonging to the same utility network).
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNodeContainer









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Location of the utility node container.


GM_Point


 





Association roles of the spatial object type UtilityNodeContainer









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




nodes


Contained utility nodes.


UtilityNode


voidable




6.2.1.8.   Appurtenance (Appurtenance)
An appurtenance is a node object that is described by its type (via the attribute appurtenanceType).
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNode.

Attributes of the spatial object type Appurtenance









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




appurtenanceType


Type of appurtenance according to the INSPIRE appurtenance type classification.


AppurtenanceTypeValue


voidable




specificAppurtenanceType


Type of appurtenance according to a domain-specific classification.


SpecificAppurtenanceTypeValue


voidable




6.2.1.9.   Cabinet (Cabinet)
Simple cabinet object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.
6.2.1.10.   Cable (Cable)
A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity or data from one location to another.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.
This type is abstract.
6.2.1.11.   Duct (Duct)
A utility link or link sequence used to protect and guide cable and pipes via an encasing construction.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.

Attributes of the spatial object type Duct









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




ductWidth


The width of the duct.


Length


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Duct









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




cables


A duct may contain one or more cables.


Cable


voidable




ducts


A single duct or set of ducts that constitute the inner-duct.


Duct


voidable




pipes


The set of pipes that constitute the duct bank.


Pipe


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type Duct

The multiplicity of the utilityDeliveryType attribute shall be 0.
6.2.1.12.   Manhole (Manhole)
Simple container object which may contain either single or multiple utility networks objects.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.
6.2.1.13.   Pipe (Pipe)
A utility link or link sequence for the conveyance of solids, liquids, chemicals or gases from one location to another. A pipe can also be used as an object to encase several cables (a bundle of cables) or other (smaller) pipes.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.

Attributes of the spatial object type Pipe









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




pipeDiameter


Pipe outer diameter.


Measure


voidable




pressure


The maximum allowable operating pressure at which a product is conveyed through a pipe.


Measure


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Pipe









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




cable


Cable contained by the pipe.


Cable


voidable




pipe


Pipe contained by the pipe.


Pipe


voidable




6.2.1.14.   Pole (Pole)
Simple pole (mast) object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.

Attributes of the spatial object type Pole









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




poleHeight


The height of the pole.


Length


voidable




6.2.1.15.   Tower (Tower)
Simple tower object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.
This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.

Attributes of the spatial object type Tower









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




towerHeight


The height of the tower.


Length


voidable




6.2.2.   Code lists

6.2.2.1.   Appurtenance Type (AppurtenanceTypeValue)
Classification of appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:






—


Electricity Appurtenance Type (ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of electricity appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.3.2.1.










—


Oil, Gas and Chemicals Appurtenance Type (OilGasChemicalsAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of oil, gas and chemicals appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.4.2.1.










—


Sewer Appurtenance Type (SewerAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of sewer appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.5.2.1.










—


Thermal Appurtenance Type (ThermalAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of thermal appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.6.2.1.










—


Water Appurtenance Type (WaterAppurtenanceTypeValue): Classification of water appurtenances, as specified in Section 6.7.2.1.




6.2.2.2.   Specific Appurtenance Type (SpecificAppurtenanceTypeValue)
Domain-specific classification of appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
6.2.2.3.   Utility Delivery Type (UtilityDeliveryTypeValue)
Classification of utility delivery types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list UtilityDeliveryTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




collection


collection


Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via collection (e.g. for sewer utility networks, collecting sewer water from customers)




distribution


distribution


Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via mainly local distribution (e.g. local distribution of electricity), connecting directly to consumers




private


private


Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a small private network (e.g. owned by a private company)




transport


transport


Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a large transport network (e.g. to convey oil-gas-chemicals products over larger distances)




6.2.2.4.   Utility Network Type (UtilityNetworkTypeValue)
Classification of utility network types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list UtilityNetworkTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




electricity


electricity


Electricity networks.




oilGasChemical


oil, gas or chemical


Oil, gas or chemical networks.




sewer


sewer


Sewer networks.




water


water


Water networks.




thermal


thermal


Thermal networks.




telecommunications


telecommunications


Telecommunications networks.




6.2.2.5.   Warning Type (WarningTypeValue)
Classification of warning types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list WarningTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




net


net


Warning net for protection of cables and pipes.




tape


tape


Caution tape (also known as warning tape) is a resilient plastic tape of a signal colour or highly contrasting colour combination (such as yellow-black or red-white).




concretePaving


concrete paving


A set or paving of pavers or tiles in concrete material covering cables or pipes.




6.3.   Electricity Network

6.3.1.   Spatial object types

The package Electricity Network contains the spatial object type Electricity Cable.
6.3.1.1.   Electricity Cable (ElectricityCable)
A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity from one location to another.
This type is a sub-type of Cable.

Attributes of the spatial object type ElectricityCable









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




operatingVoltage


The utilization or operating voltage by the equipment using the electricity.


Measure


voidable




nominalVoltage


The nominal system voltage at the point of supply.


Measure


voidable




6.3.2.   Code lists

6.3.2.1.   Electricity Appurtenance Type (ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue)
Classification of electricity appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ElectricityAppurtenanceTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




electricityNode


electricity network node


Node in an electricity network.




capacitorControl


capacitor control


Capacitor control.




connectionBox


connection box


Connection box.




correctingEquipment


correcting equipment


Power factor correcting equipment.




deliveryPoint


delivery point


Delivery point.




dynamicProtectiveDevice


dynamic protective device


Dynamic protective device.




fuse


fuse


Fuse.




generator


generator


Generator.




loadTapChanger


load tap changer


Load tap changer.




mainStation


main station


Main station.




netStation


net station


Net station.




networkProtector


network protector


Network protector.




openPoint


open point


Open point.




primaryMeter


primary meter


Primary meter.




recloserElectronicControl


recloser electronic control


Recloser electronic control.




recloserHydraulicControl


recloser hydraulic control


Recloser hydraulic control.




regulatorControl


regulator control


Regulator control.




relayControl


relay control


Relay control.




sectionalizerElectronicControl


sectionalizer electronic control


Sectionalizer electronic control.




sectionalizerHydraulicControl


sectionalizer hydraulic control


Sectionalizer hydraulic control.




streetLight


street light


Street light.




subStation


sub station


Sub station.




switch


switch


Switch.




transformer


transformer


Transformer.




voltageRegulator


voltage regulator


Voltage regulator.




detectionEquipment


detection equipment


Detection Equipment




monitoringAndControlEquipment


monitoring and control equipment


Monitoring And Control Equipment




6.4.   Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network

6.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Oil-Gas-Chemicals Network contains the spatial object type Oil, Gas and Chemicals Pipe.
6.4.1.1.   Oil, Gas and Chemicals Pipe (OilGasChemicalsPipe)
A pipe used to convey oil, gas or chemicals from one location to another.
This type is a sub-type of Pipe.

Attributes of the spatial object type OilGasChemicalsPipe









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




oilGasChemicalsProductType


The type of oil, gas or chemicals product that is conveyed through the oil, gas, chemicals pipe.


OilGasChemicalsProductTypeValue


voidable




6.4.2.   Code lists

6.4.2.1.   Oil, Gas and Chemicals Appurtenance Type (OilGasChemicalsAppurtenanceTypeValue)
Classification of oil, gas, chemicals appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list OilGasChemicalsAppurtenanceTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




pump


Pump


Pump




gasStation


Gas station


Gas station




oilGasChemicalsNode


oil, gas and chemicals network node


Node in an oil, gas and chemicals network




compression


Compression


Compression




terminal


Terminal


Terminal




deliveryPoint


Delivery point


Delivery point




frontier


Frontier


Frontier




productionRegion


Production region


Production Region




plant


Plant


Plant




pumpingStation


Pumping station


Pumping Station




storage


Storage


Storage




marker


Marker


Marker




6.4.2.2.   Oil, Gas and Chemicals Product Type (OilGasChemicalsProductTypeValue)
Classification of oil, gas and chemicals products.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Utilities and Governmental Services.
6.5.   Sewer Network

6.5.1.   Spatial object types

The package Sewer Network contains the spatial object type Sewer Pipe.
6.5.1.1.   Sewer Pipe (SewerPipe)
A sewer pipe used to convey wastewater (sewer) from one location to another.
This type is a sub-type of Pipe.

Attributes of the spatial object type SewerPipe









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




sewerWaterType


Type of sewer water.


SewerWaterTypeValue


voidable




6.5.2.   Code lists

6.5.2.1.   Sewer Appurtenance Type (SewerAppurtenanceTypeValue)
Classification of sewer appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SewerAppurtenanceTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




anode


anode


Anode.




barrel


barrel


Barrel.




barScreen


bar screen


Bar screen.




catchBasin


catch basin


Catch basin.




cleanOut


clean out


Clean out.




dischargeStructure


discharge structure


Discharge structure.




meter


meter


Meter.




pump


pump


Pump.




regulator


regulator


Regulator.




scadaSensor


scada sensor


SCADA sensor.




thrustProtection


thrust protection


Thrust protection.




tideGate


tide gate


Tide gate.




sewerNode


sewer network node


Node in a sewer network.




connection


connection


Connection.




specificStructure


specific structure


Specific structure.




mechanicAndElectromechanicEquipment


mechanic and electromechanic equipment


Mechanic and electromechanic equipment.




rainwaterCollector


rainwater collector


Rainwater collector.




watertankOrChamber


watertank or chamber


Watertank or chamber.




6.5.2.2.   Sewer Water Type (SewerWaterTypeValue)
Classification of sewer water types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SewerWaterTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




combined


combined


Combined sewer water.




reclaimed


reclaimed


Reclaimed sewer water.




sanitary


sanitary


Sanitary sewer water.




storm


storm


Storm sewer water.




6.6.   Thermal Network

6.6.1.   Spatial object types

The package Thermal Network contains the spatial object typeThermal Pipe.
6.6.1.1.   Thermal Pipe (ThermalPipe)
A pipe used to disseminate heating or cooling from one location to another.
This type is a sub-type of Pipe.

Attributes of the spatial object type ThermalPipe









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




thermalProductType


The type of thermal product that is conveyed through the thermal pipe.


ThermalProductTypeValue


voidable




6.6.2.   Code lists

6.6.2.1.   Thermal Appurtenance Type (ThermalAppurtenanceTypeValue)
Classification of thermal appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Utilities and Governmental Services.
6.6.2.2.   Thermal Product Type (ThermalProductTypeValue)
Classification of thermal products.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Utilities and Governmental Services.
6.7.   Water Network

6.7.1.   Spatial object types

The package Water Network contains the spatial object type Water Pipe.
6.7.1.1.   Water Pipe (WaterPipe)
A water pipe used to convey water from one location to another.
This type is a sub-type of Pipe.

Attributes of the spatial object type WaterPipe









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




waterType


Type of water.


WaterTypeValue


voidable




6.7.2.   Code lists

6.7.2.1.   Water Appurtenance Type (WaterAppurtenanceTypeValue)
Classification of water appurtenances.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list WaterAppurtenanceTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




waterNode


water network node


Node in a water network.




anode


anode


Anode.




clearWell


clear well


Clear well.




controlValve


control valve


Control valve.




fitting


fitting


Fitting.




hydrant


hydrant


Hydrant.




junction


junction


Junction.




lateralPoint


lateral point


Lateral point.




meter


meter


Meter.




pump


pump


Pump.




pumpStation


pump station


Pump station.




samplingStation


sampling station


Sampling station.




scadaSensor


scada sensor


SCADA sensor.




storageBasin


storage basin


Storage basin.




storageFacility


storage facility


Enclosed storage facility.




surgeReliefTank


surge relief tank


Surge relief tank.




systemValve


system valve


System valve.




thrustProtection


thrust protection


Thrust protection.




treatmentPlant


treatment plant


Treatment plant.




well


well


Production well.




pressureRelieveValve


pressure relieve valve


Pressure relieve valve.




airRelieveValve


air relieve valve


Air relieve valve.




checkValve


check valve


Check valve.




waterExhaustPoint


water exhaust point


Water exhaust point.




waterServicePoint


water service point


Water service point.




fountain


fountain


Fountain.




fireHydrant


fire hydrant


Fire hydrant.




pressureController


pressure controller


Pressure controller.




vent


vent


Vent.




recoilCheckValve


recoil check valve


Recoil check valve.




waterDischargePoint


water discharge point


Water discharge point.




6.7.2.2.   Water Type (WaterTypeValue)
Classification of water types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list WaterTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




potable


potable


Potable water.




raw


raw


Raw water.




salt


salt


Salt water.




treated


treated


Treated water.




6.8.   Environmental Management Facilities

6.8.1.   Spatial object types

The package Environmental Management Facilities contains the spatial object type Environmental Management Facility.
6.8.1.1.   Environmental Management Facility (EnvironmentalManagementFacility)
A physical structure designed, built or installed to serve specific functions in relation to environmental material flows, such as waste or waste water flows, or a delimited area of land or water used to serve such functions.
This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex.

Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalManagementFacility









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




type


The type of facility, such as installation or site.


EnvironmentalManagementFacilityTypeValue


voidable




serviceHours


Service hours of the facility.


PT_FreeText


voidable




facilityDescription


Additional information on an Environmental Management Facility, including its address, contact details, related parties and a free text description.


ActivityComplexDescription


voidable




physicalCapacity


A quantification of an actual or potential ability to perform an activity.


Capacity


voidable




permission


Official Decision (formal consent) granting authorization to operate all or part of an Environmental Management Facility


Permission


voidable




status


The status of the Environmental Management Facility, such as operational or decommissioned.


ConditionOfFacilityValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalManagementFacility









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




parentFacility


A parent facility, i.e., a facility to which this facility belongs.


EnvironmentalManagementFacility


voidable




6.8.2.   Code lists

6.8.2.1.   Environmental Facility Classification (EnvironmentalManagementFacilityTypeValue)
Classification of environmental facilities, e.g. as sites and installations.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

Values for the code list EnvironmentalManagementFacilityTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




site


Site


All land at a distinct geographic location under the management control of an organisation covering activities, products and services.




installation


Installation


A technical unit, such as machinery, an apparatus, a device, a system installed, or a piece of equipment placed in position or connected for use.




6.9.   Administrative And Social Governmental Services

6.9.1.   Spatial object types

The package Administrative and Social Governmental Services contains the spatial object type Governmental Service.
6.9.1.1.   Governmental Service (GovernmentalService)
Administrative and social governmental services such as public administrations, civil protection sites, schools and hospitals provided by Public Administrative Bodies or by private institutions as far as they are covered by the scope of Directive 2007/2/EC. This scope is mapped to the values of the corresponding code list ServiceTypeValue.

Attributes of the spatial object type GovernmentalService









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




areaOfResponsibility


The spatial responsibility of a service instance.


AreaOfResponsibilityType


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




pointOfContact


Contains necessary information to get access to a service and/or initial information regarding a service.


Contact


voidable




serviceLocation


Location where the service is offered.


ServiceLocationType


 




serviceType


Type of an administrative and governmental service.


ServiceTypeValue


 




6.9.2.   Data types

6.9.2.1.   Area Of Responsibility Type (AreaOfResponsibilityType)
Set of types for the description of spatial responsibility.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the data type AreaOfResponsibilityType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




areaOfResponsibilityByAdministrativeUnit


Administrative unit describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.


AdministrativeUnit


 




areaOfResponsibilityByNamedPlace


Geographical object describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.


NamedPlace


 




areaOfResponsibilityByNetwork


Part of a network describing the geographic extent of the competence of a service.


NetworkReference


 




areaOfResponsibilityByPolygon


Polygon describing the geographic extent of the responsibility of a service.


GM_MultiSurface


 




6.9.2.2.   Service Location Type (ServiceLocationType)
Set of types of references to locate a service.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type ServiceLocationType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




serviceLocationByAddress


Location of the service by referring to an address.


Address


 




serviceLocationByBuilding


Location of the service by referring to a building.


Building


 




serviceLocationByActivityComplex


Location of the service by referring to an activity complex.


ActivityComplex


 




serviceLocationByGeometry


Location of the service by referring to a geometry.


GM_Object


 




serviceLocationByUtilityNode


Location of the service by referring to a node related to a utility network (water, electricity, etc.), e.g. hydrant or emergency call point.


UtilityNode


 




6.9.3.   Code lists

6.9.3.1.   Service Type (ServiceTypeValue)
Code list containing a classification of governmental services.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ServiceTypeValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent Value




publicAdministrationOffice


public administration office


Public administration offices (not further differentiated).


 




generalAdministrationOffice


general administration office


General administration offices, e.g. town halls.


publicAdministrationOffice




specializedAdministrationOffice


specialized administration office


Specialized administration offices which can not be allocated to the following areas: social service, education, health, environmental protection, public order and safety (e. g. surveying administration).


publicAdministrationOffice




publicOrderAndSafety


public order and safety


Services concerned with public order and safety.


 




administrationForPublicOrderAndSafety


administration for public order and safety


Administration offices concerned with public order and safety.


publicOrderAndSafety




policeService


police service


Services concerned with police affairs.


publicOrderAndSafety




fireProtectionService


fire-protection service


Services concerned with fire-prevention and fire-fighting affairs; operation of regular and auxiliary fire brigades and of other fire-prevention and fire-fighting services maintained by public authorities; operation or support of fire-prevention and fire-fighting training programmes.


publicOrderAndSafety




fireStation


fire station


Services concerned with a station housing fire fighters, their equipment and vehicles.


fireProtectionService




siren


siren


Stationary device, often electrically operated, for producing a penetrating sound for warning the public.


fireProtectionService




hydrant


hydrant


Special water access points of water supply networks that are specifically designed and built to serve as on-site water sources for fire fighting and other emergency services.


fireProtectionService




antiFireWaterProvision


anti-fire water provision


Location, installation or designated area from where water for fire-fighting is provided.


fireProtectionService




fireDetectionAndObservationSite


fire detection and observation site


Location, facility, construction or device for the detection and observation of fires.


fireProtectionService




rescueService


rescue service


Services dedicated to the search-and-rescue of people, animals and goods in emergency situations.


publicOrderAndSafety




rescueStation


rescue station


Services concerned with the housing of technical staff, equipment and auxiliary elements of land rescue teams.


rescueService




rescueHelicopterLandingSite


Rescue helicopter landing site


A designated area from which rescue helicopters can take off and land.


rescueService




marineRescueStation


marine rescue station


Services on the coast providing buildings, mooring areas or piers to host marine rescue teams and their equipment, boats and other marine crafts.


rescueService




civilProtectionSite


civil protection site


Site offering protection and shelter from disasters and emergency situations to the civilian population.


publicOrderAndSafety




emergencyCallPoint


emergency call point


Location of telephones in a box or on a post for the use of motorists in the event of an emergency situation.


publicOrderAndSafety




standaloneFirstAidEquipment


standalone First Aid equipment


First Aid element or set of elements or equipment made available to anyone who may need them, located in highly visible and accessible places.


publicOrderAndSafety




defence


defence


Services concerned with military defence.


publicOrderAndSafety




barrack


barrack


Services concerned with the provision of buildings used especially for lodging soldiers in garrison.


defence




camp


camp


Place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence or instruction of military forces.


defence




environmentalProtection


environmental protection


Services concerned with the administration, supervision, inspection, operation or support of activities relating to the protection and conservation of the environment.


 




administrationForEnvironmentalProtection


administration for environmental protection


Administration offices concerned with environmental protection.


environmentalProtection




environmentalEducationCentre


environmental education centre


Institution engaged in developing programs and material to increase awareness about the environment and sustainable development.


environmentalProtection




health


health


Services concerned with health issues.


 




administrationForHealth


administration for health


This item comprises establishments primarily engaged in the regulation of activities of agencies that provide health care and overall administration of health policy.


health




medicalProductsAppliancesAndEquipment


medical products, appliances and equipment


Services concerned with medicaments, prostheses, medical appliances and equipment and other health-related products obtained by individuals or households, either with or without a prescription, usually from dispensing chemists, pharmacists or medical equipment suppliers. They are intended for consumption or use outside a health facility or institution.


health




outpatientService


outpatient service


Medical, dental and paramedical services delivered to outpatients by medical, dental and paramedical practitioners and auxiliaries. The services may be delivered at home, in individual or group consulting facilities, dispensaries or the outpatient clinics of hospitals and the like.
Outpatient services include the medicaments, prostheses, medical appliances and equipment and other health-related products supplied directly to outpatients by medical, dental and paramedical practitioners and auxiliaries.


health




generalMedicalService


general medical service


General medical services delivered by general medical clinics and general medical practitioners.


outpatientService




specializedMedicalServices


specialized medical services


Specialized medical services delivered by specialized medical clinics and specialist medical practitioners. Specialized medical clinics and specialist medical practitioners differ from general medical clinics and general medical practitioners in that their services are limited to treatment of a particular condition, disease, medical procedure or class of patient.


outpatientService




paramedicalService


paramedical service


Provision of paramedical health services to outpatients;
Administration, inspection, operation or support of health services delivered by clinics supervised by nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists or other paramedical personnel and of health services delivered by nurses, midwives and paramedical personnel in non-consulting rooms, in patients’ homes or other non-medical institutions.


outpatientService




hospitalService


hospital service


Services concerned with hospitalization. Hospitalization is defined as occurring when a patient is accommodated in a hospital for the duration of the treatment. Hospital day-care and home-based hospital treatment are included, as are hospices for terminally ill persons.
Hospitals are defined as institutions which offer in-patient care under direct supervision of qualified medical doctors.


health




generalHospital


general hospital


Hospital services that do not limit their services to a particular medical speciality.


hospitalService




specializedHospital


specialized hospital


Hospital services that limit their services to a particular medical speciality.


hospitalService




nursingAndConvalescentHomeService


nursing and convalescent home service


In-patient services to persons recovering from surgery or a debilitating disease or condition that requires chiefly monitoring and administering of medicaments, physiotherapy and training to compensate for loss of function or rest.


hospitalService




medicalAndDiagnosticLaboratory


medical and diagnostic laboratory


This item comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis and diagnostic imaging, generally to the medical profession or the patient on referral from a health practitioner.


health




education


education


Services concerned with educational affairs. These services include military schools and colleges where curricula resemble those of civilian institutions, police colleges offering general education in addition to police training.


 




administrationForEducation


administration for education


Administration offices concerned with educational matters.


education




earlyChildhoodEducation


early childhood education


Services concerned with pre-primary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 0.


education




primaryEducation


primary education


Services concerned with primary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 1.


education




lowerSecondaryEducation


lower secondary education


Services concerned with lower secondary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 2.


education




upperSecondaryEducation


upper secondary education


Services concerned with upper secondary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 3.


education




postSecondaryNonTertiaryEducation


post-secondary non-tertiary education


Services concerned with post-secondary non-tertiary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 4.


education




shortCycleTertiaryEducation


short-cycle tertiary education


Services concerned with short-cycle tertiary education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 5.


education




bachelorOrEquivalentEducation


bachelor or equivalent education


Services concerned with bachelor or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 6.


education




masterOrEquivalentEducation


master or equivalent education


Services concerned with master or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 7.


education




doctoralOrEquivalentEducation


doctoral or equivalent education


Services concerned with doctoral or equivalent education at ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision) level 8.


education




educationNotElsewhereClassified


education not elsewhere classified


Services concerned with education not elsewhere classified in ISCED-2011 (International Standard Classification of Education, 2011 revision), referred to as ISCED-2011 level 9.


education




subsidiaryServicesToEducation


subsidiary services to education


Subsidiary services to education, services concerned with transportation, food, lodging, medical and dental care and related subsidiary services chiefly for students regardless of level.


education




socialService


social service


Services concerned with social protection.


 




administrationForSocialProtection


administration for social protection


Administration offices concerned with matters of social protection.


socialService




specializedServiceOfSocialProtection


specialized service of social protection


Various specialized services concerned with transport, home-, day- and holiday-care for the disabled and people in need of care. Services specifically concerned with education and employment of people with disabilities.


socialService




housing


housing


Services concerned with any home, residence, facility, or premises which provide temporary, interim or permanent housing to various groups of persons.


socialService




childCareService


child care service


Services concerned with the day care of children.


socialService




charityAndCounselling


charity and counselling


Institutions and services providing benefits in kind and/or counselling for the needy, e.g. people who are unemployed, the socially deprived, disaster victims, victims of assault and abuse, potential suicides, etc.


socialService




6.10.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Utility and Governmental Services








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




US.UtilityNetwork


Utility Network


Appurtenance, Manhole, Tower, Pole, Cabinet, Duct, Pipe




US.ElectricityNetwork


Electricity Network


Electricity Cable, Appurtenance (if included in an electricity network)




US. OilGasChemicalsNetwork


Oil, Gas or Chemicals Network


OilGasChemicalsPipe, Appurtenance (if included in an oil, gas or chemicals network)




US.SewerNetwork


Sewer Network


SewerPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a sewer network)




US.ThermalNetwork


Thermal Network


ThermalPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a thermal network)




US.WaterNetwork


Water Network


WaterPipe, Appurtenance (if included in a water network)




US. <CodeListValue> (4)



<human readable name>


GovernmentalService





Example: US.PoliceService




Example: Police Service




(serviceType: ServiceTypeValue)





US.EnvironmentalManagementFacility


Environemental Management Facility


EnvironmentalManagementFacility




7.   ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FACILITIES
7.1.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Environmental Monitoring Facilities:






—


Abstract Monitoring Feature










—


Abstract Monitoring Object










—


Environmental Monitoring Activity










—


Environmental Monitoring Facility










—


Environmental Monitoring Network










—


Environmental Monitoring Programme










—


Observing Capability










—


Operational Activity Period




7.1.1.   Abstract Monitoring Feature (AbstractMonitoringFeature)

An abstract base class for environmental monitoring features in the real world (EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork, EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility).
This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringObject.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




reportedTo


Information on the involvement of the AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting.


ReportToLegalAct


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




involvedIn


EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) in which the AbstractMonitoringFeature is involved.


EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity


voidable




hasObservation


Observation of emissions, of the state of environmental media and of other ecosystem parameters (biodiversity, ecological conditions of vegetation, etc.) by or on behalf of public authorities at this AbstractMonitoringFeature.


OM_Observation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringFeature

If observation(s) are attached to an AbstractMonitoringFeature this shall have an ObservingCapability attached to it. The ObservingCapability shall reference the same Domain, Phenomenon and ProcessUsed as the observation(s).
7.1.2.   Abstract Monitoring Object (AbstractMonitoringObject)

An abstract base class for environmental monitoring objects.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringObject









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




name


Plain text denotation of the AbstractMonitoringObject.


CharacterString


voidable




additionalDescription


Plain text description of additional information not fitting in other attributes.


CharacterString


voidable




mediaMonitored


Monitored environmental medium.


MediaValue


 




legalBackground


The legal context, in which the management and regulation of the AbstractMonitoringObject is defined.


LegislationCitation


voidable




responsibleParty


Responsible party for the AbstractMonitoringObject.


RelatedParty


voidable




geometry


Geometry associated to the AbstractMonitoringObject. For mobile facilities the geometry represents the area the facility is expected to measure in.


GM_Object


 




onlineResource


A link to an external document providing further information on the AbstractMonitoringObject.


URL


voidable




purpose


Reason for which the AbstractMonitoringObject has been generated.


PurposeOfCollectionValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractMonitoringObject









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




observingCapability


A link pointing to the explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject. This provides a clear link between the observed property, the procedure used as well as the location of the measurement


ObservingCapability


voidable




broader


A link pointing to a broader AbstractMonitoringObject (a higher level in a hierarchical structure).
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class Hierarchy.


AbstractMonitoringObject


voidable




narrower


A link pointing to narrower AbstractMonitoringObject(s) (a lower level in a hierarchical structure).
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class Hierarchy.


AbstractMonitoringObject


voidable




supersedes


In a genealogy, the AbstractMonitoringObject(s) that has (have) been deactivated/replaced by another one.


AbstractMonitoringObject


voidable




supersededBy


In a genealogy, the newly active AbstractMonitoringObject(s) that replaces (replace) the superseded one.


AbstractMonitoringObject


voidable




7.1.3.   Environmental Monitoring Activity (EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity)

Specific set of AbstractMonitoringFeatures used for a given domain in a coherent and concise timeframe, area and purpose. Usually the information collected is treated as one time step in a long term monitoring programme. It is a concrete realisation of a given EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme.

Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




activityTime


Lifespan of the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.


TM_Object


voidable




activityConditions


Textual description of the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.


CharacterString


voidable




boundingBox


Bounding box in which the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity takes place.


GM_Boundary


voidable




responsibleParty


Responsible party for the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.


RelatedParty


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




onlineResource


A link to an external document providing further information on the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.


URL


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




setUpFor


EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme(s) for which the EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity is set up.


EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme


voidable




uses


Specific set of AbstractMonitoringFeature(s) involved in an EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity.


AbstractMonitoringFeature


voidable




7.1.4.   Environmental Monitoring Facility (EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility)

A georeferenced object directly collecting or processing data about objects whose properties (e.g. physical, chemical, biological or other aspects of environmental conditions) are repeatedly observed or measured. An environmental monitoring facility can also host other environmental monitoring facilities.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




representativePoint


Representative location for the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.


GM_Point


voidable




measurementRegime


Regime of the measurement


MeasurementRegimeValue


voidable




mobile


Indicate whether the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility is mobile (repositionable) during the acquisition of the observation.


Boolean


voidable




resultAcquisitionSource


Source of result acquisition.


ResultAcquisitionSourceValue


voidable




specialisedEMFType


Categorisation of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities generally used by domain and in national settings.


SpecialisedEMFTypeValue


voidable




operationalActivityPeriod


The period(s) during which the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility has been up and running.


TM_Object


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




relatedTo


Any Thematic Link to an Environmental Monitoring Facility.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class AnyDomainLink.


EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility


voidable




belongsTo


A link pointing to the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork(s) this EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility pertains to.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class NetworkFacility.


EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility

Geometry and representativePoint cannot both be empty.
7.1.5.   Environmental Monitoring Network (EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork)

Administrative or organisational grouping of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities managed the same way for a specific purpose, targeting a specific area. Each network respects common rules aiming at ensuring coherence of the observations, especially for purposes of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities, mandatory parameters selection, measurement methods and measurement regime.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




organisationLevel


Level of legal organisation the EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork is affiliated with.


LegislationLevelValue


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




contains


A link pointing to the EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility(s) included in this EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork.
The association has additional properties as defined in the association class NetworkFacility.


EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility


voidable




7.1.6.   Environmental Monitoring Programme (EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme)

Framework based on policy relevant documents defining the target of a collection of observations and/or the deployment of AbstractMonitoringFeatures on the field. Usually an Environmental Monitoring Programme has a long term perspective over at least a few years.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractMonitoringObject.

Association roles of the spatial object type EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




triggers


EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity(s) triggered by the EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme.


EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity


voidable




7.1.7.   Observing Capability (ObservingCapability)

Explicit capability of an AbstractMonitoringObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type ObservingCapability









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




observingTime


Describes the time period that observations can be expected from this AbstractMonitoringObject. Can be only a start time for running measurements or an interval.


TM_Object


voidable




processType


The type of object used for describing the process.


ProcessTypeValue


voidable




resultNature


State of the provided result.


ResultNatureValue


voidable




onlineResource


A link to an external document providing further information about an ISO 19156 “Observations and Measurements” compliant data model used to store or exchange Observations and Measurements acquired.


URL


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ObservingCapability









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




observedProperty


The property being observed or measured at this AbstractMonitoringObject.


GF_PropertyType


 




featureOfInterest


This feature is the real-world object whose properties are under observation, or is a feature intended to sample the real-world object.


GFI_Feature


voidable




procedure


Link to the Process used to generate the result. The OM_Process shall be suitable for the observed property. As a corollary, details of the observed property are constrained by the procedure used.


OM_Process


 




7.2.   Data types

7.2.1.   Any Domain Link (AnyDomainLink)

Any domain relevant link to an EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility that is not hierarchical or associated with a notion of genealogy.
This type is an association class.

Attributes of the data type AnyDomainLink









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




Comment


Additional information on the domain link.


CharacterString


voidable




7.2.2.   Hierarchy (Hierarchy)

Hierarchical link between AbstractMonitoringObjects.
This type is an association class.

Attributes of the data type Hierarchy









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




linkingTime


Time period of the link.


TM_Object


voidable




7.2.3.   Network Facility (NetworkFacility)

Link between EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork and EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility.
This type is an association class.

Attributes of the data type NetworkFacility









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




linkingTime


Time period of the link.


TM_Object


voidable




7.2.4.   Report To Legal Act (ReportToLegalAct)

Information on the involvement of an AbstractMonitoringFeature in reporting. The information is specific per submitted reporting envelope and not per obligation/agreement.

Attributes of the data type ReportToLegalAct









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




legalAct


LegalAct which is reported to.


LegislationCitation


 




reportDate


Time of reporting.


DateTime


voidable




reportedEnvelope


Link to the reported data set according to the date indicated in the attribute reportDate.


URI


voidable




observationRequired


Indicates whether an observation is required for the AbstractMonitoringFeature.


Boolean


voidable




observingCapabilityRequired


Indicates whether the observingCapability is required for the AbstractMonitoringFeature.


Boolean


voidable




description


Additional information on the actual data reported.


CharacterString


voidable




7.3.   Code lists

7.3.1.   Measurement Regime (MeasurementRegimeValue)

Categories for different types of the MeasurementRegime.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
7.3.2.   Media (MediaValue)

Categories for different types of media.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
7.3.3.   Process Type (ProcessTypeValue)

Categories for different process types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
7.3.4.   Purpose Of Collection (PurposeOfCollectionValue)

Categories for different purposes of collections.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
7.3.5.   Result Acquisition Source (ResultAcquisitionSourceValue)

Categories for different types of the ResultAcquisitionSource.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
7.3.6.   Result Nature (ResultNatureValue)

State of the result of an observation.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Environmental Monitoring Facilities.
7.3.7.   Specialised EMF Type (SpecialisedEMFTypeValue)

Categories for different types of EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
7.4.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Environmental Monitoring Facilities








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




EF.EnvironmentalMonitoringFacilities


Environmental Monitoring Facilities


EnvironmentalMonitoringFacility




EF.EnvironmentalMonitoringNetworks


Environmental Monitoring Networks


EnvironmentalMonitoringNetwork




EF.EnvironmentalMonitoringProgrammes


Environmental Monitoring Programmes


EnvironmentalMonitoringProgramme




8.   PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
8.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“emission” means the direct or indirect release of substances, vibrations, heat or noise from individual or diffuse sources in the facility into the air, water or soil.










(2)


“production” means an activity consisting of a series of actions or operations in a productive context.




8.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Production and Industrial Facilities:






—


Production Facility










—


Production Installation










—


Production Installation Part










—


Production Site










—


Production Plot










—


Production Building




8.2.1.   Production Facility (ProductionFacility)

One or more installations on the same site operated by the same natural or legal person, designed, built or installed to serve specific production or industrial purposes, comprehending all infrastructure, equipment and materials.
This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex.

Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionFacility









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




surfaceGeometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Surface


voidable




riverBasinDistrict


Code identifier and/or name assigned to the basin district of a watercourse.


RiverBasinDistrictValue


 




status


The state or condition of the facility, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.


StatusType


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ProductionFacility









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




groupedBuilding


Buildings managed by the production facility.


ProductionBuilding


voidable




groupedPlot


Plots managed by the production facility.


ProductionPlot


voidable




hostingSite


Sites at a distinct geographic location where the production facility is located.


ProductionSite


voidable




groupedInstallation


Installations technically or legally part of the production facility.


ProductionInstallation


voidable




8.2.2.   Production Installation (ProductionInstallation)

A technical unit, such as machinery, apparatus, devices or equipment placed in position or connected for use.

Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionInstallation









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Thematic object identifier.


ThematicIdentifier


 




pointGeometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Point


 




surfaceGeometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Surface


voidable




name


Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the installation.


CharacterString


voidable




description


Descriptive statement about the installation.


CharacterString


voidable




status


The state or condition of the installation, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.


StatusType


voidable




type


Special kind of an installation, denoting the operative function which has to be performed.


InstallationType


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ProductionInstallation









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




groupedInstallationPart


Minor Installations technically or legally part of an Installation


ProductionInstallationPart


voidable




8.2.3.   Production Installation Part (ProductionInstallationPart)

A single engineered facility that performs specific functionalities related with a production activity.
This level of description covers specific parts of the production installation which must be registered by the legal mandate of the competent authorities, including points of emission as chimneys (for pollutants) or tanks (for special products).

Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionInstallationPart









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Thematic object identifier.


ThematicIdentifier


 




pointGeometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Point


 




surfaceGeometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Surface


voidable




name


Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the installation part.


CharacterString


voidable




description


Descriptive statement about the installation part.


CharacterString


voidable




status


The state or condition of the installation part, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.


StatusType


voidable




type


Special kind of an installation part, denoting the operative function which has to be performed.


InstallationPartType


voidable




technique


Method to reduce pollutant concentration due to the emissions of a technical component, typically a chimney.


PollutionAbatementTechniqueValue


voidable




8.2.4.   Production Site (ProductionSite)

All land at a distinct geographic location where the production facility was, is, or is intended to be located. This includes all infrastructure, equipment and materials.

Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionSite









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Thematic object identifier.


ThematicIdentifier


 




geometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_MultiSurface


 




sitePlan


Descriptive statement about the project concerning the configuration and organisation of the production site.


DocumentCitation


voidable




name


Official denomination or proper or conventional name of the site.


CharacterString


voidable




description


Descriptive statement about the site.


CharacterString


voidable




status


The state or condition of the site, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.


StatusType


voidable




8.2.5.   Production Plot (ProductionPlot)

A portion of land or water part of a facility destined to functional purposes.

Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionPlot









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Thematic object identifier.


ThematicIdentifier


 




geometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Surface


 




status


The state or condition of the plot, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.


StatusType


voidable




8.2.6.   Production Building (ProductionBuilding)

Artificial construction, part of the production facility that is useful to host or provide shelter for activities development.

Attributes of the spatial object type ProductionBuilding









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




thematicId


Thematic object identifier.


ThematicIdentifier


 




typeOfBuilding


Classified description of the production and industrial building.


TypeOfProductionBuildingValue


voidable




status


The state or condition of the production and industrial building, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.


StatusType


voidable




geometry


Spatial property of the spatial object.


GM_Object


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ProductionBuilding









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




building


Representation of the production building in a Buildings data set.


AbstractBuilding


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type Production Building

The geometry shall be provided if the building property is empty.
8.3.   Data types

8.3.1.   Status Type (StatusType)

The state or condition of a technical component, with regard to the functional and operational order, in which it is arranged for a limited or extended time period.

Attributes of the data type StatusType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




statusType


The state or condition of a technical component referring to a list of predefined potential values.


ConditionOfFacilityValue


 




description


Descriptive statement about the declared status.


CharacterString


voidable




validFrom


The starting time of validity for a status type.


Date


voidable




validTo


The ending time of validity for a status type.


Date


voidable




8.4.   Code lists

8.4.1.   Pollution Abatement Technique (PollutionAbatementTechniqueValue)

Methods for reducing pollutant concentration due to the emissions of a technical component, typically a chimney.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list PollutionAbatementTechniqueValue








Value


Name


Definition




gravitation


gravitation


Pollutant abatement by gravitation




dustScrubbers


dust scrubbers


Pollutant abatement through dust scrubbers




filtration


filtration


Pollutant abatement by filtration




condensation


condensation


Pollutant abatement by condensation




adsorption


adsorption


Pollutant abatement by adsorption




8.4.2.   Installation Type (InstallationTypeValue)

Values denoting the operative function which has to be performed by an installation.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
8.4.3.   Installation Part Type (InstallationPartTypeValue)

Values denoting the operative function which has to be performed by an installation part.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
8.4.4.   River Basin District (RiverBasinDistrictValue)

Code identifiers and/or names assigned to river basin districts.The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
8.4.5.   Type of Production Building (TypeOfProductionBuildingValue)

Classification of production and industrial buildings.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
8.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Production and Industrial Facilities








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




PF.ProductionSite


Production And Industrial Site


ProductionSite




PF. <CodeListValue> (5)



<human readable name>


ProductionFacility





Example: PF.Manufacturing




Example: Manufacturing




(activity: EconomicActivityValue)





PF.ProductionPlot


Production And Industrial Parcel


ProductionPlot




PF.ProductionInstallation


Production And Industrial Installation


ProductionInstallation




PF.ProductionInstallationPart


Production And Industrial Installation Part


ProductionInstallationPart




PF.ProductionBuilding


Production and Industrial Building


ProductionBuilding




9.   AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURE FACILITIES
9.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:






(1)


“Agriculture” means the set of process and activities consisting in cultivating soils, producing crops and rearing animals; it includes harvesting, milking, breeding animals and keeping animals for farming purposes. According to Council Regulation(EC) No 73/2009 maintaining the land in good agricultural and environmental condition shall be considered as an agricultural activity.










(2)


“Livestock” refers to animals being bred and/or raised for use or profit (covered by the activities defined under NACE codes A.1.4. and A.1.5).










(3)


“Aquaculture” means the set of activities and techniques related to the production, breeding and treatment of fish, molluscs, seaweed and other kinds of aquatic resources (vegetables or animal).




9.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities:






—


Holding










—


Site




9.2.1.   Holding (Holding)

The whole area and all infrastructures included on it, covering the same or different “sites”, under the control of an operator to perform agricultural or aquaculture activities.
This type is a sub-type of ActivityComplex.

Association roles of the spatial object type Holding









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




contains


The Sites that are part of the specified Holding.


Site


 





Constraints of the spatial object type Holding

At least one of the function attributes of the Holding spatial object shall be provided using the EconomicActivityNACEValue code list (for the activity attribute of the Function data type).
9.2.1.1.   Site (Site)
All land at the same or distinct geographic location under the management control of a holding covering activities, products and services. This includes all infrastructure, equipment and materials.

Attributes of the spatial object type Site









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The geometry defining the extent or position of the site.


GM_Object


 




activity


The classification of the economic activity of the site, according to the NACE rev. 2.0 coding.


EconomicActivityNACEValue


 




includesAnimal


Presence of Animals in the Site.


FarmAnimalSpecies


voidable




9.3.   Data types

9.3.1.   Farm Animal Species (FarmAnimalSpecies)

Identifies an animal or group of animals (Livestock or Aquaculture) of the same species kept on the specific site.

Attributes of the data type FarmAnimalSpecies









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




livestock


Presence of livestock species in the site.


LivestockSpeciesValue


voidable




aquaculture


Presence of aquaculture species in the site.


AquacultureSpeciesValue


voidable




9.4.   Code lists

9.4.1.   Livestock Species (LivestockSpeciesValue)

Classification of livestock species.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 (6) and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
9.4.2.   Aquaculture Species (AquacultureSpeciesValue)

Classification of aquaculture species.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the February 2012 version of the ASFIS (Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Information System) List of Species for Fishery Statistics Purposes published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
9.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




AF. AgriculturalHolding


Agricultural Holding


Holding (spatial objects whose activity attribute has the value = “A1 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities” (from the EconomicActivityNACEValue code list) or a narrower value)




AF. AquacultureHolding


Aquaculture Holding


Holding (spatial objects whose activity attribute has the value “A3 - Fishing and aquaculture activities” (from the EconomicActivityNACEValue code list) or a narrower value)




AF.Site


Agricultural and Aquaculture Sites


Site




10.   POPULATION DISTRIBUTION – DEMOGRAPHY
10.1.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Population Distribution – Demography: Statistical Distribution.
10.1.1.   Statistical Distribution (StatisticalDistribution)

Set of measures describing how a phenomenon is spread within some part of the 2D world.

Attributes of the spatial object type StatisticalDistribution









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




areaOfDissemination


The part of the 2D world the StatisticalDataDistribution describes.


GM_Surface


 




universe


When distribution is related to a subset of the population and not the population in its whole, the literal description of the way this subset was defined.


PT_FreeText


 




domain


The part of statistical knowledge the data refers to.


PT_FreeText


 




measure


The measure concerned by the distribution.


VariableValue


 




measurementMethod


The description of the statistic measurement method.


StatisticsMeasurementMethodValue


 




measurementUnit


The unit of the measurement.


UnitOfMeasure


 




notCountedProportion


The proportion of population of the area of interest that is not counted in any of its spatial components.


Number


 




periodOfMeasurement


The date or period the observation has been taken, the data was collected.


TM_Period


 




periodOfReference


The period when the data is supposed to give a picture of the area of interest.


TM_Period


 




periodOfValidity


The period in which the data remains relevant.


TM_Period


 




beginLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




generalStatus


The status of the statistical data distribution.


StatisticalDataStatusValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type StatisticalDistribution









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


The statistical values composing the distribution.


StatisticalValue


 




classification


Additional classifications used to split a total value of the described phenomenon. The StatisticalDistribution object will provide actually several distributions, one for each item of the used classification. When no classification is provided, the statistical value is the total population.


Classification


 




10.2.   Data types

10.2.1.   Classification (Classification)

A classification used for a statistical distribution.

Attributes of the data type Classification









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




type


The classification type.


ClassificationTypeValue


 





Association roles of the data type Classification









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




item


The items composing the classification.


ClassificationItem


 




10.2.2.   Classification Item (ClassificationItem)

An item composing a classification.

Attributes of the data type ClassificationItem









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




type


The classification item type.


ClassificationItemTypeValue


 




10.2.3.   Statistical Value (StatisticalValue)

The pieces of datum of the distribution.

Attributes of the data type StatisticalValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




value


The value for the piece of datum.


Number


 




specialValue


Some conventional string when value for the piece of datum cannot be provided: missing value, value hidden because of confidentiality.


SpecialValue


 




conventionallyLocatedProportion


The proportion of population counted in the piece of datum but that cannot actually be physically located anywhere within the area of interest.


Number


 




approximatelyLocatedPopulationProportion


The proportion of population count that doesn’t follow the common rule for location. “Population” can be persons if persons are counted, dwellings if the StatisticalDatadistribution is about dwellings, etc.


Number


 




comment


Free style comment about the value.


PT_FreeText


 




flags


A set of one-character encoded comments about the data.


PT_FreeText


 




periodOfMeasurement


The collection period of the statistical value. This period overrides the period specified in the associated statistical distribution.


TM_Period


voidable




status


The status of the statistical data.


StatisticalDataStatusValue


 





Association roles of the data type StatisticalValue









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




dimensions


The part of the world the piece of datum refers to. Dimensions contains a description of the geographic location (2D dimension) together with possible additional dimensions when population counts are produced simultaneously for different individual characteristics.


Dimensions


 





Constraints of the data type StatisticalValue

Either the value or the specialValue attribute shall be provided.
10.2.4.   Dimensions (Dimensions)

The identification of what the piece of datum refers to in terms of geographic location or individual characteristics.

Association roles of the data type Dimensions









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




spatial


The spatial dimension of the statistical value.


StatisticalUnit


 




thematic


The thematic dimensions of the statistical value.


ClassificationItem


 




10.3.   Code lists

10.3.1.   Classification Type (ClassificationTypeValue)

Code values for classification types.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Population Distribution.
10.3.2.   Classification Item Type (ClassificationItemTypeValue)

Code values for classification items.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:






—


Age By 5 Years (AgeBy5YearsValue): Code values for age by 5 years classification items, as specified in the table below.





Values for the code list AgeBy5Years








Value


Name


Definition




0-5


0-5


0 to less than 5




5-10


5-10


5 to less than 10




10-15


10-15


10 to less than 15




15-20


15-20


15 to less than 20




20-25


20-25


20 to less than 25




25-30


25-30


25 to less than 30




30-35


30-35


30 to less than 35




35-40


35-40


35 to less than 40




40-45


40-45


40 to less than 45




45-50


45-50


45 to less than 50




50-55


50-55


50 to less than 55




55-60


55-60


55 to less than 60




60-65


60-65


60 to less than 65




65-70


65-70


65 to less than 70




70-75


70-75


70 to less than 75




75-80


75-80


75 to less than 80




80-85


80-85


80 to less than 85




85-90


85-90


85 to less than 90




90+


90 


90 and more




90-95


90-95


90 to less than 95




95+


95 


95 and more




95-100


95-100


95 to less than 100




100+


100 


100 and more










—


Age By Year (AgeByYearValue): Code values for age by year classification items, including one value for each one-year interval. The first value shall be “0-1” with the label “0-1” and the definition “0 to less than 1 year”, and the last value shall be “100+” with label “100+” and the definition “100 years or older”.










—


NACE Code (NACECodeValue): Classification of economic activities according to Eurostat NACE, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and narrower values defined by data providers.










—


Gender (GenderValue): Gender of a person or group of persons, as specified in Section 4.6 of Annex I.




10.3.3.   Variable (VariableValue)

Code values for variable names.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Population Distribution – Demography.
10.3.4.   Statistics Measurement Method (StatisticsMeasurementMethodValue)

Code values for statistics measurement method.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list StatisticsMeasurementMethodValue








Value


Name


Definition




count


count


A simple count.




relativeCount


relative count


A ratio combining two different kinds of statistical population.




percentage


percentage


A proportion expressed as a ratio whose denominator is 100.




median


median


The median.




10.3.5.   Status of Statistical Data (StatisticalDataStatusValue)

Code values for status.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list StatisticalDataStatusValue








Value


Name


Definition




definitive


definitive


A definitive statistical data value.




final


final


A final statistical data value.




preliminary


preliminary


A preliminary statistical data value.




provisional


provisional


A provisional statistical data value.




semiDefinitive


semi-definitive


A semi-definitive statistical data value.




10.3.6.   Special Value (SpecialValue)

Code values for special values.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list SpecialValue








Value


Name


Definition




confidential


confidential


The value is not provided for confidentiality reasons.




unknown


unknown


The value could have been measured but was not.




notApplicable


not applicable


The value would not have any sense.




10.4.   Layers

No layers are defined for the spatial data theme Population Distribution and Demography.
11.   AREA MANAGEMENT/RESTRICTION/REGULATION ZONES AND REPORTING UNITS
11.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:






(1)


“manage” means plan, perform, monitor and control activities to achieve specific legally defined environmental objectives.










(2)


“restrict” means prohibit or limit certain activities, to only be performed within specific bounds and/or time periods, in order to achieve a certain purpose according to legally defined responsibilities or obligations.










(3)


“regulate” means monitor and control certain activities (to permit, promote, prohibit, or restrict) to achieve a legally defined environmental objectives. A regulated activity may require that if the environmental status is degraded then particular actions must be enacted to restore good environmental status.










(4)


“report” means evaluate the effectiveness of environmental policies and publish data and information (i.e. spatial data, observations, statistics, indicators) that can be used to assess progress towards maintaining or improving good environmental status and achievement of policy objectives.










(5)


“reporting unit” means a spatial object that provides the spatial reference for any non-spatial data exchanged under environmental reporting obligations.










(6)


“legal instrument” means a document that specifies legal obligations, including, but not limited to, international conventions, laws and legal acts or implementing regulations at any administrative level.










(7)


“integrated coastal zone management” means a dynamic process for the sustainable management and use of coastal zones, taking into account at the same time the fragility of coastal ecosystems and landscapes, the diversity of activities and uses, their interactions, the maritime orientation of certain activities and uses and their impact on both the marine and land parts.










(8)


“climate” means the statistical description in terms of the mean and variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands or millions of years. These quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature, precipitation and wind.




11.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units: Management Restriction Or Regulation Zone.
11.2.1.   Management Restriction Or Regulation Zone (ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone)

Area managed, restricted or regulated in accordance with a legal requirement related to an environmental policy or a policy or activity that may have an impact on the environment at any level of administration (international, European, national, regional and local).

Attributes of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




thematicId


Descriptive unique object identifier applied to spatial objects in a defined information theme.


ThematicIdentifier


voidable




name


A geographical name that is used to identify the management, restriction or regulation zone in the real world. It provides a “key” for implicitly associating different representations of the object.


GeographicalName


voidable




geometry


The geometry representing the spatial extent of the spatial object.


GM_Object


 




zoneType


High level classification defining the type of management, restriction or regulation zone.


ZoneTypeCode


 




specialisedZoneType


Additional classification value which further specialises the type of management, regulation or restriction zone relevant to the domain.


SpecialisedZoneTypeCode


voidable




environmentalDomain


Classification of the environment domain(s) for which, through the establishment of the zone, certain environmental objectives shall be reached.


EnvironmentalDomain


 




designationPeriod


Time period defining when the management, restriction or regulation zone was legally designated or became effective in the real world.


TM_Period


voidable




competentAuthority


Description of the organisation(s) responsible for managing, restricting or regulating measures or activities within the zone.


RelatedParty


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




legalBasis


Reference to, or citation of, the legal instrument or document that required the establishment of the zone.


LegislationCitation


voidable




relatedZone


Reference to a related management, regulation or restriction zone.


ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone


voidable




plan


Reference to, or citation of a plan (management or action plan) that describes the environmental objectives and measures that shall be undertaken in the zone to protect the environment.


DocumentCitation


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone

At least the most specific legal instrument that required the establishment of zone shall be provided using the legalBasis association role.
The role attribute of the competentAuthority shall take the value “authority”.
11.3.   Code lists

11.3.1.   Zone Type Code (ZoneTypeCode)

High-level classification defining the type of Management, Restriction or Regulation Zone.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ZoneTypeCode








Value


Name


Definition




airQualityManagementZone


air quality management zone


Part of the territory of a Member State, as delimited by that Member State for the purposes of air quality assessment and management.




noiseRestrictionZone


noise restriction zone


An area delimited by a competent authority to manage and mitigate noise pollution. This includes agglomerations and quiet areas (in agglomerations and open country) as defined in the Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.




animalHealthRestrictionZone


animal health restriction zone


Restriction zones established for the control and eradication of notifiable animal diseases




prospectingAndMiningPermitArea


prospecting and mining permit area


The area on which the prospection or extraction of any mineral has been authorised and for which that right or permit is granted.




regulatedFairwayAtSeaOrLargeInlandWater


regulated fairway at Sea or large inland water


Regulated navigation areas port-to-port established to organise traffic, prevent accident and pollution and to support management and planning.




restrictedZonesAroundContaminatedSites


restricted zones around contaminated sites


Zones established to protect human, plant and animal health and control movement and development within a contaminated site.




areaForDisposalOfWaste


area for disposal of waste


Area affected by disposal of waste as defined in Article 3(19) of Directive 2008/98/EC (7).




coastalZoneManagementArea


coastal zone management area


Area in which integrated coastal zone management takes place.




drinkingWaterProtectionArea


drinking water protection area


Area in which waste water leakage, use of fertilizer or pesticides, or establishment of waste disposal sites are prohibited.




nitrateVulnerableZone


nitrate vulnerable zone


Areas of land which drain into polluted or threatened waters and which contribute to nitrate pollution.




marineRegion


marine region


Marine regions and their subregions are sea regions designated under international, Union, national or sub-national legislation for the purpose of assessment, management and regulation.




riverBasinDistrict


river basin district


Area of land and sea, made up of one or more neighbouring river basins together with their associated groundwaters and coastal waters, identified under Article 3(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC (8) as the main unit for management of river basins.




bathingWaters


bathing waters


Coastal waters or inland waters (rivers, lakes) explicitly authorised, or not prohibited for recreational bathing by large numbers of people.




floodUnitOfManagement


flood unit of management


Area of land and sea, identified under Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and Council (9) as the main unit for management when an alternative to the River Basin Districts or Sub-Districts are chosen.




waterBodyForWFD


water body under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)


The “water body” is a coherent sub-unit in the river basin (district) to which the environmental objectives of the Directive 2000/60/EC must apply. The identification of water bodies is based on geographical and hydrological determinants. This includes surface (river, lake, transitional and coastal) and ground water bodies.




sensitiveArea


sensitive area


Water bodies identified as sensitive areas, as defined in Annex II to Directive 91/271/EEC (10).




designatedWaters


designated waters


Marine, coastal or surface waters designated by Member States as needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.




plantHealthProtectionZone


plant health protection zone


Protection zone within which protective measures are established against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread.




forestManagementArea


forest management area


Area designated for the sustainable management of forest resources and functions.




11.3.2.   Specialised Zone Type Code (SpecialisedZoneTypeCode)

Additional classification value that defines the specialised type of zone.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
11.3.3.   Environmental Domain (EnvironmentalDomain)

Environmental domain, for which environmental objectives can be defined.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list EnvironmentalDomain








Value


Name


Definition




soil


soil


The top layer of the land surface of the earth that is composed of disintegrated rock particles, humus, water and air.




noise


noise


Sound which is unwanted, either because of its effects on humans, its effect on fatigue or malfunction of physical equipment, or its interference with the perception or detection of other sounds.




naturalResources


natural resources


A feature or component of the natural environment that is of value in serving human needs, e.g. soil, water, plant life, wildlife, etc. Some natural resources have an economic value (e.g. timber) while others have a “non-economic” value (e.g. scenic beauty).




climateAndClimateChange


climate and climate change


State of the climate and/or change in this state that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer.




healthProtection


health protection


Measures or devices designed to reduce the risk of harm to human health posed by pollutants or other threatening conditions in the ecosystem.




air


air


A predominantly mechanical mixture of a variety of individual gases forming the earth’s enveloping atmosphere.




water


water


Common liquid (H2O) which forms rain, rivers, the sea, etc., and which makes up a large part of the bodies of organisms.




waste


waste


Material, often unusable, left over from any manufacturing, industrial, agricultural or other human process; material damaged or altered during a manufacturing process and subsequently left useless.




natureAndBiodiversity


nature and biodiversity


Active management of the earth’s natural resources and environment to ensure their quality is maintained and that they are wisely used.




sustainableDevelopment


sustainable development


Development that provides economic, social and environmental benefits in the long term having regard to the needs of living and future generations.




landUse


land use


The term land use deals with the spatial aspects of all human activities on the land and with the way in which the land surface is adapted, or could be adapted, to serve human needs.




11.4.   Theme-specific Requirements

11.4.1.   Management Restriction Or Regulation Zones









(1)


Where the geometry of the spatial object is derived from another spatial object, the geometries of the two objects shall be consistent.












(2)


If the geometries of the spatial objects in a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone data set are derived from the geometries of spatial objects in another data set, then this source data set (including its version) shall be described as part of the lineage metadata element.












(3)


Data providers shall include the following keywords in addition to the mandatory keywords defined in Regulation (EC) 1205/2008:






(a)


One or several keywords describing the high-level classification of the zone type(s) included in the data set, as defined in ZoneTypeCode code list.










(b)


One or several keywords describing the official document number(s) of the legal instrument(s) under which the zone(s) included in the data set is (are) established. For Union legislation, the CELEX number shall be used.








11.4.2.   Reporting Units









(1)


Spatial objects acting as reporting units shall be defined and made available according to the requirements of their respective INSPIRE spatial data theme(s).












(2)


Where environmental reporting data, to establish a spatial reference, refers to real-world entities that are made available as spatial objects in accordance with this Regulation, the reporting data shall include an explicit reference to those spatial objects.




11.4.3.   Cross-theme requirements









(1)


If an area has been established exclusively to manage, regulate and restrict activities to conserve nature, biodiversity and cultural heritage, it shall be made available as a ProtectedSite spatial object. If a zone has been established to deliver multiple objectives, including the conservation of nature, biodiversity and cultural heritage, it shall be made available as a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone spatial object.












(2)


Where a zone has been established to regulate planned land use and defined within a legally binding spatial plan, it falls within the scope of the Land Use theme and shall be encoded as a SupplementaryRegulation. However, if the zone has been established by legislative requirement but not defined within a legally binding spatial plan, then it shall be encoded as a ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone.




11.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Area Management / Restriction / Regulation Zones and Reporting Units








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




AM.<CodeListValue> (11)



<human readable name>


ManagementRestrictionOrRegulationZone (zoneType: ZoneTypeCode)




Example: AM.AirQualityManagementZone


Example: Air Quality Management Zone


 




12.   NATURAL RISK ZONES
12.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definition shall apply:






(1)


“risk” means the combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated likelihood/probability of its occurrence, in accordance with ISO/IEC 31010:2009.










(2)


“hazard” means a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.










(3)


“exposure” means people, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.










(4)


“vulnerability” means the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.




12.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Natural Risk Zones:






—


Abstract Exposed Element










—


Abstract Hazard Area










—


Abstract Observed Event










—


Abstract Risk Zone










—


Exposed Element Coverage










—


Exposed Element










—


Hazard Area










—


Hazard Coverage










—


Observed Event Coverage










—


Observed Event










—


Risk Coverage










—


Risk Zone




12.2.1.   Abstract Exposed Element (AbstractExposedElement)

People, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


identifier


 




beginLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




validFrom


The time when the exposed element started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the exposed element no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




sourceOfSpatialRepresentation


The source object which is used to represent the exposed element.


AbstractFeature


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type AbstractExposedElement

If the sourceOfSpatialRepresentation association role is empty, the geometry of the AbstractExposedElement spatial object shall be provided.
12.2.2.   Abstract Hazard Area (AbstractHazardArea)

An area affected by a natural hazard.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractHazardArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




determinationMethod


Specifies if the hazard area result is delineated after modelling or determined after interpretation.


DeterminationMethodValue


 




endLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


identifier


 




typeOfHazard


A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of natural hazard.


NaturalHazardClassification


 




validityPeriod


The time frame for which the model applies.


TM_Period


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractHazardArea









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




source


The observed event that triggered the modelling of a hazard area.


AbstractObservedEvent


voidable




12.2.3.   Abstract Observed Event (AbstractObservedEvent)

A natural phenomenon relevant to the study of natural hazards which occurred or is currently occurring and which has been observed.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractObservedEvent









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




nameOfEvent


Common name of the observed event.


CharacterString


voidable




typeOfHazard


A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of hazard.


NaturalHazardClassification


 




validFrom


The time when the observed event started to exist in the real world.


DateTime


voidable




validTo


The time from which the observed event no longer exists in the real world.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractObservedEvent









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




isMonitoredBy


The environmental program which monitors the observed event


EnvironmentalMonitoringActivity


voidable




12.2.4.   Abstract Risk Zone (AbstractRiskZone)

A risk zone is the spatial extent of a combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of its occurrence.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractRiskZone









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifeSpanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


identifier


 




sourceOfRisk


A generic classification and a specific classification of the type of hazard which is the source of risk.


NaturalHazardClassification


 




validityPeriod


Future finite time frame where the model applies.


TM_Period


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type AbstractRiskZone









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




exposedElement


The element that is within a hazardous area


AbstractExposedElement


voidable




source


The hazard which is considered for the creation of the risk zone object.


AbstractHazardArea


voidable




12.2.5.   Exposed Element Coverage (ExposedElementCoverage)

A coverage representing continuous information about exposed elements.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractExposedElement
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExposedElementCoverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




typeOfElement


A classification of the exposed element.


ExposedElementClassification


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type ExposedElementCoverage

The range set shall be the level, or intensity, of the vulnerability assessment.
The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
12.2.6.   Exposed Element (ExposedElement)

Discrete spatial object representing an exposed element.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractExposedElement.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExposedElement









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometric representation of the exposed element.


GM_Object


 




assessmentOfVulnerability


Assessment of the vulnerability of the exposed element.


VulnerabilityAssessment


voidable




12.2.7.   Hazard Area (HazardArea)

Discrete spatial objects representing a natural hazard.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractHazardArea.

Attributes of the spatial object type HazardArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by the hazard area.


GM_Surface


 




likelihoodOfOccurrence


A general concept relating to the chance of an event occurring.


LikelihoodOfOccurrence


voidable




magnitudeOrIntensity


An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.


LevelOrIntensity


voidable




12.2.8.   Hazard Coverage (HazardCoverage)

A coverage representing continuous information about a type of natural hazard.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractHazardArea.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

Constraints of the spatial object type HazardCoverage

The range set shall be described by magnitude or intensity, or by the likelihood of occurence.
The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
12.2.9.   Observed Event Coverage (ObservedEventCoverage)

A coverage representing continuous information about observed events.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractObservedEvent
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

Constraints of the spatial object type ObservedEventCoverage

The range set shall be described by magnitude or intensity, or by the likelihood of occurence.
The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
12.2.10.   Observed Event (ObservedEvent)

Discrete spatial objects representing natural phenomenon relevant to the study of natural hazards which occurred, or is currently occurring, and which has been observed.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractObservedEvent.

Attributes of the spatial object type ObservedEvent









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometric representation of the spatial extent covered by the observed event.


GM_Object


 




magnitudeOrIntensity


An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.


LevelOrIntensity


voidable




12.2.11.   Risk coverage (RiskCoverage)

A coverage representing continuous information about intensity or level of risk.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractRiskZone.
This type is a sub-type of CoverageByDomainAndRange.

Constraints of the spatial object type RiskCoverage

The range set shall be described by level or intensity.
The domain shall be a rectified grid or referenceable grid.
12.2.12.   Risk Zone (RiskZone)

Discrete spatial objects representing the spatial extent of a combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of its occurrence.
This type is a sub-type of AbstractRiskZone.

Attributes of the spatial object type RiskZone









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by this risk zone.


GM_Surface


 




levelOfRisk


The level of risk is an assessment of the combination of the consequences of an event (hazard) and the associated probability/likelihood of the occurrence of the event.


LevelOrIntensity


voidable




12.3.   Data types

12.3.1.   Exposed Element Classification (ExposedElementClassification)

This class provides piece of information about the nature of the exposed element which is relevant to risk analysis.

Attributes of the data type ExposedElementClassification









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




exposedElementCategory


A generic classification of the types of element that are exposed to a risk.


ExposedElementCategoryValue


 




specificExposedElementType


An additional denomination of exposed element according to a nomenclature that is specific to the data set.


SpecificExposedElementTypeValue


voidable




12.3.2.   Level Or Intensity (LevelOrIntensity)

Quantitative or qualitative assessment of either risk, hazard or vulnerability.

Attributes of the data type LevelOrIntensity









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




qualitativeValue


A qualitative assessment of the level or intensity.


CharacterString


voidable




quantitativeValue


A quantitative assessment of the level or intensity.


Measure


voidable




assessmentMethod


A citation to the method used to express the level or intensity.


DocumentCitation


voidable





Constraints of the data type LevelOrIntensity

Either the qualitative value or the quantitative value shall be provided.
12.3.3.   Likelihood Of Occurrence (LikelihoodOfOccurrence)

Likelihood is a general concept relating to the chance of an event occurring.

Attributes of the data type LikelihoodOfOccurrence









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




qualitativeLikelihood


A qualitative assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of a hazard.


CharacterString


voidable




quantitativeLikelihood


A frequency of occurence or return period of a hazard phenomenon.


QuantitativeLikelihood


voidable




assessmentMethod


A citation to the method used to express the likelihood.


DocumentCitation


voidable





Constraints of the data type LikelihoodOfOccurrence

Either the qualitative likelihood or the quantitative likelihood shall be provided.
12.3.4.   Natural Hazard Classification (NaturalHazardClassification)

This class provides piece of information about the nature of the natural hazard as well as the type of hazard which is the source of risk.

Attributes of the data type NaturalHazardClassification









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




hazardCategory


A generic classification of types of natural hazards.


HazardCategoryValue


 




specificHazardType


Additional classification of the natural hazard that further specifies the hazard type according to a nomenclature that is specific to this data set.


SpecificHazardTypeValue


voidable




12.3.5.   Quantitative Likelihood (QuantitativeLikelihood)

A frequency of occurrence or return period of a hazard phenomenon.

Attributes of the data type QuantitativeLikelihood









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




probabilityOfOccurrence


The probability of occurrence of a hazard event, expressed as a value between 0 and 1.


Probability


voidable




returnPeriod


Long-term average interval of time or number of years within which an event will be equalled or exceeded.


Number


voidable




12.3.6.   Vulnerability Assessment (VulnerabilityAssessment)

Assessment of the vulnerability.

Attributes of the data type VulnerabilityAssessment









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




sourceOfVulnerability


The type of hazard for which the vulnerability is assessed.


NaturalHazardClassification


 




levelOfVulnerability


Level of vulnerability.


LevelOrIntensity


voidable




magnitudeOrIntensityOfHazard


An expression of the magnitude or the intensity of a phenomenon.


LevelOrIntensity


voidable




typeOfElement


A classification of the exposed element.


ExposedElementClassification


voidable




12.4.   Enumerations

12.4.1.   Determination Method (DeterminationMethodValue)

An enumeration to describe the method used to define the area of hazard or risk.

Values for the enumeration DeterminationMethodValue







Value


Definition




modelling


The area has been computed according to a model.




indirectDetermination


The area has been defined by interpretation of available data and/or information.




12.5.   Code lists

12.5.1.   Exposed Element Category (ExposedElementCategoryValue)

A classification of the exposed element.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list ExposedElementCategoryValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




social


social


Anything related to people or groups of people.


 




people


people


The presence of human beings.


social




community


community


A complex relation between human beings acting as a whole or as a unit.


social




political


political


Any object relevant to political affairs.


social




socialService


social service


Any service provided to people.


social




economic


economic


Any object related to property, economics or monetary issues.


 




property


property


Any object subject to ownership, such as a house.


economic




infrastructure


infrastructure


Any object considered as a structure providing a service, such as a road, a bridge, a military facility, etc.


economic




economicActivity


economic activity


Any object representing an economic activity, such as an industry.


economic




ruralLandUse


rural land use


Any non-urban object that is dedicated to any given use.


economic




environmental


environmental


An area subject to a given protection level, such as a natural park.


 




waterBody


water body


Any significant accumulation of water.


environmental




protectedArea


protected area


An area that is protected


environmental




pollutionSource


source of pollution


An object that contains pollutants.


environmental




heritage


heritage


Anything related to relevant objects from a cultural or heritage perspective.


 




culturalAsset


cultural asset


Any object considered to be relevant from a cultural perspective, such as a stadium, a theatre, a museum, etc.


heritage




historicalAsset


historical asset


Any object with a historical relevance.


heritage




worldHeritageSite


world heritage site


A place (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance.


heritage




12.5.2.   Natural Hazard Category (NaturalHazardCategoryValue)

A generic classification of types of natural hazards.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list NaturalHazardCategoryValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent value




geologicalHydrological


geological / hydrological


Processes that have a geological (geosphere) or hydrological (hydrosphere) nature (or origin).


 




tsunami


tsunami


Long wave disruption in a large water body reaching emerged land.


geologicalHydrological




volcanic


volcanic


An opening, or rupture, in the Earth’s crust that allows hot magma, ash and gases to escape.


geologicalHydrological




earthquake


earthquake


Earthquake hazards involve the propagation of elastic waves at or near the surface after the release of tectonic stress or other natural sources, such as volcanic explosions or meteorite impacts.


geologicalHydrological




subsidenceAndCollapse


subsidence and collapse


Subsidence and collapse involve mainly vertical downwards ground movement of the surface of the Earth due to different processes of rock or soil weathering or rock compaction to a point where the rock structure cannot bear its own load (collapse) or causing relatively slow downwards movements (subsidence).


geologicalHydrological




landslide


landslide


Processes of downhill slope movements of soil, rock, and organic materials related to different types of ground failure.


geologicalHydrological




snowAvalanche


snow avalanche


A snow mass with typically a volume greater than 100 m3 and a minimum length of 50 meters that slides rapidly downhill.


geologicalHydrological




flood


flood


Processes of inundation of usually dry (emerged) land, or temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water.


geologicalHydrological




toxicOrRadioactive


toxic or radioactive


Processes related to the nature of substances that might pose a threat to human health.


geologicalHydrological




meteorologicalClimatological


meteorological / climatological


Processes that have a meteorological (atmospheric) or climatic (changes in the long-run of environmental variables) nature (or origin).


 




drought


drought


Sustained and extensive occurrence of below-average water availability, caused by climate variability.


meteorologicalClimatological




extremeTemperature


extreme temperature


An abnormal temperature rise or decrease lasting longer than usual temperature rise or drop.


meteorologicalClimatological




tornadosAndHurricanesStrongWinds


tornados, hurricanes and strong winds


Violent (high speed) winds.


meteorologicalClimatological




lightning


lightning


Discharge of atmospheric electricity.


meteorologicalClimatological




stormSurge


storm surge


Water pushed from the sea onto the land caused by an atmospheric disruption such as a hurricane or a rapid change in atmospheric pressure.


meteorologicalClimatological




fires


fires


This category includes all types of processes that involve the occurrence and spreading of fire.


 




forestFireWildfire


forest fires or wild fires


Fire occurrence and spreading on vegetated land.


fires




undergroundFires


underground fires


Fire spreading below the surface, typically occurring in peat rich soils.


fires




biological


biological


Processes that are directly linked to living organisms or products produced by living organisms.


 




infestation


infestation


Abnormal population increase of living organisms.


biological




epidemic


epidemic


An outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly among individuals in an area or population.


 




allergens


allergens


Biological products or substances (such as pollen) that might cause allergy over a large number of people.


biological




cosmic


cosmic


Processes from outer space.


 




meteoriteImpact


meteorite impact


Solid materials from outer space reaching the Earth.


cosmic




magneticDisruption


magnetic disruption


Disturbances of the magnetic field of the Earth.


cosmic




solarAndCosmicRadiation


solar and cosmic radiations


Radiation from outer space (UV, gamma ray, etc).


cosmic




12.5.3.   Specific Exposed Element Type (SpecificExposedElementTypeValue)

An additional denomination of exposed elements.
The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers.
12.5.4.   Specific Hazard Type (SpecificHazardTypeValue)

An additional classification of the natural hazard.
The allowed values for this coded list comprise any values defined by data providers.
12.6.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


Where a RiskZone is associated with a HazardArea, the RiskZone and the HazardArea shall overlap.












(2)


Where a RiskZone is associated with an ExposedElement, the ExposedElement shall overlap with the RiskZone.




12.7.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Natural Risk Zones








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




NZ.RiskZone


Risk Zones


RiskZone




NZ.RiskZoneCoverage


Risk Zones Coverage


RiskZoneCoverage




NZ. <CodeListValue> (12)



<human readable name>


HazardArea, HazardAreaCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)




Example: NZ.Landslide


Example: Landslides


 




NZ. <CodeListValue> (13)



<human readable name>


ObservedEvent, ObservedEventCoverage (typeOfHazard: NaturalHazardCategoryValue)




Example: NZ.Flood


Example: Floods


 




NZ.ExposedElement


Exposed Elements


ExposedElement




NZ.ExposedElementCoverage


Exposed Element Coverage


ExposedElementCoverage




13.   ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS AND METEOROLOGICAL GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
13.1.   Structure of the Spatial Data Themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features

The types specified for the spatial data themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features are structured in the following packages:






—


Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features










—


Specialised Observations (specified in Section 7.4 of Annex I)










—


Processes (specified in Section 7.2 of Annex I)










—


Observable Properties (specified in Section 7.3 of Annex I)




13.2.   Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features

13.2.1.   Code lists

13.2.1.1.   EU Air Quality Reference Component (EU_AirQualityReferenceComponentValue)
Definitions of phenomena regarding air quality in the context of reporting under Union legislation.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features.
13.2.1.2.   WMO GRIB Code and Flags Table 4.2 (GRIB_CodeTable4_2Value)
Definitions of phenomena observed in meteorology.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features.
13.3.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


By way of derogation from the requirements of Section 2.2 of Annex II, gridded data related to the themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features may be made available using any appropriate grid.












(2)


Data related to the themes Atmospheric Conditions or Meteorological Geographical Features shall be made available using the types defined in Specialised Observations package in Annex I, the OM_Observation spatial object type or sub-types thereof.












(3)


The observed property of an OM_Observation shall be identified by an identifier from the EU Air Quality Reference Component, the WMO GRIB Code & Flags Table 4.2, the Climate and Forecast Standard Names vocabularies or another appropriate vocabulary.




13.4.   Layers

No layers are specified for the themes Atmospheric Conditions and Meteorological Geographical Features.
14.   OCEANOGRAPHIC GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
14.1.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Oceanographic Geographical Features

The types specified for the spatial data theme Oceanographic Geographical Features are structured in the following packages:






—


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 Oceanographic Geographical Features may be made available using any appropriate grid.












(2)


Data related to the theme Oceanographic Geographical Features shall be made available using the following types defined in the Specialised Observations package in Annex I: PointObservation, PointTimeSeriesObservation, MultiPointObservation, GridObservation, GridSeriesObservation, PointObservationCollection.












(3)


The observed property of an OM_Observation shall be identified by an identifier from the BODC P01 Parameter Usage or Climate and Forecast Standard Names vocabularies.




14.4.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Oceanographic Geographical Features








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




OF.PointObservation


Oceanographic Point Observation


PointObservation




OF.PointTimeSeriesObservation


Oceanographic Point Timeseries Observation


PointTimeSeriesObservation




OF.MultiPointObservation


Oceanographic Multipoint Observation


MultiPointObservation




OF.GridObservation


Oceanographic Grid Observation


GridObservation




OF.GridSeriesObservation


Oceanographic Grid Series Observation


GridSeriesObservation




15.   SEA REGIONS
15.1.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Sea Regions:






—


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.
This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type SeaArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




seaAreaType


Type of the sea area according to the classifications in the SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue code list, e.g. estuary.


SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue


 




extent


The extent of the sea area at a particular tidal state.


MarineExtent


 




parameterValue


A value of some parameter assigned to the sea area. E.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature = 12 degrees Celsius.


ParameterValuePair


 




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SeaArea









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




subArea


Sea Areas can consist of sub areas, e.g. a Sea Area defining all European seas could be an aggregation of multiple Sea Areas (North Sea, Mediterranean Sea etc.).


SeaArea


 




15.1.2.   Sea (Sea)

Extent of sea at High Water (meanHighWater).
This type is a sub-type of SeaArea.

Attributes of the spatial object type Sea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




extent


The extent of the Sea at Mean High Water.


MarineExtent


 





Constraints of the spatial object type Sea

Sea is defined at Mean High Water. This constraint can be relaxed if there is not significant tidal variation in water level.
15.1.3.   Marine Circulation Zone (MarineCirculationZone)

A sea area defined by its physical and chemical circulation patterns. Typically used for management and reporting of the marine environment or marine environmental classification.
This type is a sub-type of SeaArea.

Attributes of the spatial object type MarineCirculationZone









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




zoneType


The type of the Marine Circulation Zone, e.g. sedimentCell.


ZoneTypeValue


 




extent


The extent of the Marine Circulation Zone at a particular tidal state.


MarineExtent


 




15.1.4.   Intertidal Area (InterTidalArea)

The part of the marine environment that is exposed (not covered in water) during a normal tidal cycle; defined as the difference between any high and any low water level.
This type is a sub-type of Shore.

Attributes of the spatial object type InterTidalArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




lowWaterLevel


The low water level which was used to define the lower limit of the Intertidal Area, e.g. “meanLowWater”.


WaterLevelValue


 




highWaterLevel


The high water level which was used to define the upper limit of the Intertidal Area, e.g. “meanHighWater”.


WaterLevelValue


 




15.1.5.   Shoreline (Shoreline)

Any Boundary between a Sea Area and land.
This type is a sub-type of HydroObject.

Attributes of the spatial object type Shoreline









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




segment


A section of shoreline.


ShoreSegment


 




waterLevel


The water level used when defining this shoreline (e.g. meanHighWater).


WaterLevelValue


voidable




15.1.6.   Shore Segment (ShoreSegment)

A Shore Segment is a section of shoreline.

Attributes of the spatial object type ShoreSegment









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The geometry of the ShoreSegment.


GM_Curve


 




shoreClassification


The primary type of the shore segment, taken from the ShoreTypeClassificationValue code list.


ShoreTypeClassificationValue


voidable




shoreStability


The primary stability type of the shore segment, taken from the ShoreStabilityValue code list.


ShoreStabilityValue


voidable




15.1.7.   Coastline (Coastline)

A special case of a shoreline defined as the shoreline at Mean High Water (MHW). Where there is not significant variation in water level, Mean Sea Level (MSL) can be used as a substitute for MHW.
This type is a sub-type of Shoreline.

Constraints of the spatial object type Coastline

Coastline is a special case of shoreline at Mean High Water Level (MHW). Coastline is the boundary between land and sea to be used for viewing, discovery and general purpose applications where a land/marine boundary is required. Where there is no significant variation in water level, Mean Sea Level (MSL) can be used as a substitute for MHW.
15.1.8.   Marine Contour (MarineContour)

A set of isolines representing the value of some phenomenon at a particular time.

Attributes of the spatial object type MarineContour









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




isoline


Isoline used to generate the contour.


MarineIsoline


 




phenomenon


The property represented by the isolines (e.g. wave height).


AbstractObservableProperty


 




validTime


The time at which this contour is representative.


TM_Instant


 





Association roles of the spatial object type MarineContour









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




sourceObservations


Used to link to a collection of underlying observations which were used to define a marine contour.


ObservationSet


 




15.1.9.   Marine Layer (MarineLayer)

A Marine Layer describes any layer that may cover any part of a sea surface or sea bottom.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type MarineLayer









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometry of the marine layer.


GM_Object


 




validTime


Time period for which the marine layer is valid.


TM_Period


 





Association roles of the spatial object type MarineLayer









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




subLayer


A marine layer may have a sub-layer, for example an Oil Slick may have a main slick with several smaller sub-slicks.


MarineLayer


 





Constraints of the spatial object type MarineLayer

A Marine Layer can be represented as either a surface or a point. The point type geometry reflects the reality that many Marine Layers are identified by point observations.
15.1.10.   Sea Bed Area (SeaBedArea)

An area of the sea bed with some identified type of cover, e.g. an area of vegetation or sediment type.
This type is a sub-type of MarineLayer.

Attributes of the spatial object type SeaBedArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




surfaceType


Surface type of sea bed.


SeaBedCoverValue


 




15.1.11.   Sea Surface Area (SeaSurfaceArea)

An area of the sea surface with some type of cover, e.g. an area of sea ice.
This type is a sub-type of MarineLayer.

Attributes of the spatial object type SeaSurfaceArea









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




surfaceType


Surface type of sea area.


SeaSurfaceClassificationValue


 




15.2.   Data types

15.2.1.   Marine Extent (MarineExtent)

The extent of a sea area for a given tidal state.

Attributes of the data type MarineExtent









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The geometry of the Marine Extent.


GM_MultiSurface


 




waterLevel


Water level at which the extent is valid.


WaterLevelValue


 




15.2.2.   Marine Isoline (MarineIsoline)

An isoline representing a particular value of some marine physical or chemical phenomenon such as temperature, salinity or wave height.

Attributes of the data type MarineIsoline









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


Geometry of the isolines.


GM_MultiCurve


 




value


Values attributed to the isolines.


Measure


 




15.2.3.   Parameter Value Pair (ParameterValuePair)

A parameter value pair contains a value of some observed property, e.g. Annual Mean Sea Surface Temperature.

Attributes of the data type ParameterValuePair









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




parameter


A definition of the observed parameter (e.g. mean temperature).


AbstractObservableProperty


 




value


The value of the observed parameter, e.g. 12 degrees Celsius.


Measure


 




validTime


The time for which the attributed value is valid. This may be a time instant or a duration.


TM_Object


Voidable




15.3.   Code lists

15.3.1.   Sea Area Type Classification (SeaAreaTypeClassificationValue)

Classification type of the SeaArea, e.g. estuary, openOcean.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
15.3.2.   Sea Bed Cover (SeaBedCoverValue)

Types of cover found on sea beds.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
15.3.3.   Sea Surface Classification (SeaSurfaceClassificationValue)

Types of sea surface layers found on sea surfaces.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
15.3.4.   Shore Stability (ShoreStabilityValue)

Types of the stability of shore segments.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
15.3.5.   Shore Type Classification (ShoreTypeClassificationValue)

Types of shore segments.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
15.3.6.   Zone Type (ZoneTypeValue)

Types of marine circulation zones.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Sea Regions.
15.4.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


The Sea spatial object type shall be used to describe identified, named areas of sea (or ocean). Artificial reporting units are excluded from this requirement.












(2)


The MarineExtent of a Sea spatial object shall have a waterlevel value equal to “MeanHighWater”, unless there is no appreciable change in the Sea extent due to tides, in which case a value of “MeanSeaLevel” may be used.












(3)


The low water level used to define an IntertidalArea shall be provided as a value of the lowWaterLevel attribute. The level shall be a low water level.












(4)


The code lists defined in the spatial data theme Oceanographic Geographical Features shall be used to identify phenomena represented by MarineContour spatial object types.












(5)


SeaAreas shall be represented as 2-dimensional geometries.




15.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Sea Regions








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




SR.SeaArea


Sea Area


SeaArea




SR.Sea


Sea


Sea




SR.MarineCirculationZone


Marine Circulation Zone


MarineCirculationZone




SR.InterTidalArea


Intertidal Area


InterTidalArea




SR.MarineContour


Marine Contour


MarineContour




SR.Shoreline


Shoreline


Shoreline




SR.Coastline


Coastline


CoastLine




SR.SeaSurfaceArea


Sea surface area


SeaSurfaceArea




SR.SeaBedArea


Sea bed area


SeaBedArea




16.   BIO-GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS
16.1.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Bio-geographical Regions: Bio-geographical Region.
16.1.1.   Bio-geographical Region (Bio-geographicalRegion)

An area in which there are relatively homogeneous ecological conditions with common characteristics.

Attributes of the spatial object type Bio-geographicalRegion









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


The geometry defining the ecological region.


GM_MultiSurface


 




regionClassification


Region class code, according to a classification scheme.


RegionClassificationValue


 




regionClassificationScheme


Classification scheme used for classifying regions.


RegionClassificationSchemeValue


 




regionClassificationLevel


The classification level of the region class.


RegionClassificationLevelValue


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




16.2.   Code lists

16.2.1.   Region Classification Level (RegionClassificationLevelValue)

Codes defining the classification level of the region class.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list RegionClassificationLevelValue








Value


Name


Definition




international


International


This is a region classification on the international level.




local


Local


This is a region classification on the local level.




national


National


This is a region classification on the national level.




regional


Regional


This is a region classification on the regional level.




16.2.2.   Region Classification Scheme (RegionClassificationSchemeValue)

Codes defining the various bio-geographical regions.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Bio-geographical Regions.
16.2.3.   Region Classification (RegionClassificationValue)

Codes used to define the various bio-geographical regions.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists defined by data providers:






—


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 (14).










—


Natura 2000 And Emerald Bio-geographical Region Classification (Natura2000AndEmeraldBio-geographicalRegionClassificationValue): Codes for the classification of bio-geographical regions, as specified in the Code List for Bio-geographical Regions, Europe 2011, published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.










—


Natural Vegetation Classification (NaturalVegetationClassificationValue): Codes for the natural vegetation classification, as specified in the main formations in Bohn, U., Gollub, G., and Hettwer, C., Map of the natural vegetation of Europe: scale 1:2,500,000, Part 2: Legend, Bundesamt für Naturschutz (German Federal Agency for Nature conservation), Bonn, 2000.




16.3.   Layers


Layer for the spatial data theme Bio-Geographical Regions








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




BR.Bio-geographicalRegion


Bio-geographical Regions


Bio-geographicalRegion




17.   HABITATS AND BIOTOPES
17.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“biotope” means a region of relatively uniform environmental conditions, occupied by a given plant community and its associated animal community.










(2)


“habitat” means the locality in which a plant or animal naturally grows or lives. It can be either the geographical area over which it extends, or the particular station in which a specimen is found. A habitat is characterized by a relative uniformity of the physical environment and fairly close interaction of all the biological species involved.










(3)


“habitat type (or biotope type)” means an abstract type classified to describe habitats or biotopes that are common in some characteristics on a certain level of detail. Commonly used classification criteria may refer to vegetation structure (as woodland, pastures, heathland) or to abiotic features such as running waters, limestone rocks or sand dunes, but also to relevant phases or stages of the life-cycle of a certain species or ecological guild, like wintering areas, nesting areas or wandering corridors etc.










(4)


“distribution (of habitat types)” means a collection of spatial objects where the habitat type occurs, giving information on the occurrence of one specific habitat type in time or space across analytical units. It is usually depicted or modelled based on other spatial objects used as analytical units, for instance across grid-cells (very frequently), bio-geographical regions, nature conservation sites or administrative units.










(5)


“habitat feature” means a habitat in terms of its exact location, size (area or volume) and biological information (e.g. occurring habitat types, structural traits, lists of species, vegetation types).










(6)


“species” means a taxonomic category ranking immediately below a genus and including closely-related and morphologically similar individuals which actually or potentially inbreed. In the context of the theme Habitats and Biotopes, “species” means all animal species, plant species or fungi species relevant to describe a habitat.










(7)


“vegetation” means the plants of an area considered in general or as communities, but not taxonomically. Vegetation can also be defined as the total plant cover in a particular area or on the Earth as a whole.










(8)


“vegetation type” means plants (or total mass of plant life) of a given area considered in general or as plant communities, but not taxonomically.




17.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object type is specified for the spatial data theme Habitats and Biotopes: Habitat.
17.2.1.   Habitat (Habitat)

Geographical areas characterised by specific ecological conditions, processes, structure, and functions that physically support the organisms that live there.

Attributes of the spatial object type Habitat









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The extent of the habitat based on natural boundaries.


GM_Object


 




habitat


The identifier for a habitat class, defined and described in an international, national or local habitat classification scheme.


HabitatTypeCoverType


 




habitatSpecies


List of species which occur in or constitute a certain habitat at the time of mapping.


HabitatSpeciesType


voidable




habitatVegetation


List of vegetation types (according to a local vegetation classification scheme) which constitute a certain habitat.


HabitatVegetationType


voidable




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




17.3.   Data types

17.3.1.   Habitat Species Type (HabitatSpeciesType)

Species which occur in a certain habitat at the time of mapping.

Attributes of the data type HabitatSpeciesType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




localSpeciesName


Scientific name plus author used in national nomenclature with its national taxonomic concept.


LocalNameType


voidable




referenceSpeciesScheme


Reference list defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which all local species names and taxonomic concepts shall be mapped.


ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue


 




referenceSpeciesId


Identifier of one of the reference lists given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.


ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue


 




17.3.2.   Habitat Type Cover Type (HabitatTypeCoverType)

Habitat type according to an international, national or local habitat classifications scheme.

Attributes of the data type HabitatTypeCoverType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




areaCovered


The area covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of the habitat spatial object.


Area


voidable




lengthCovered


The length covered by a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of a habitat spatial object.


Length


voidable




volumeCovered


The volume of a certain habitat type within the provided geometry of a habitat spatial object.


Volume


voidable




referenceHabitatTypeId


Habitat type unique identifier (code) according to one Pan-European classification scheme.


ReferenceHabitatTypeCodeValue


 




referenceHabitatTypeScheme


One of the Pan-European classification schemes that are widely used in Europe.


ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue


 




localHabitatName


Habitat type according to a local habitat classification scheme.


LocalNameType


voidable




referenceHabitatTypeName


Name of a habitat type according to one Pan-European classification scheme.


CharacterString


voidable




17.3.3.   Habitat Vegetation Type (HabitatVegetationType)

Vegetation type which occurs in a certain habitat.

Attributes of the data type HabitatVegetationType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




localVegetationName


Vegetation class (vegetation type) according to a local classification scheme. Natural language name according to a local vegetation classification scheme.


LocalNameType


 




17.3.4.   Local Name Type (LocalNameType)

Name according to a local classification scheme.

Attributes of the data type LocalNameType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




localScheme


Uniform resource identifier of a local classification scheme.


CharacterString


 




localNameCode


Natural language name according to a local classification scheme.


LocalNameCodeValue


 




qualifierLocalName


The relation between the local name and the corresponding name in the Pan-European schema.


QualifierLocalNameValue


voidable




localName


Name according to a local classification scheme.


CharacterString


voidable




17.4.   Code lists

17.4.1.   Qualifier Local Name (QualifierLocalNameValue)

List of values that specify the relation between a locally used name and a name used at the pan-European level.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list QualifierLocalNameValue








Value


Name


Definition




congruent


congruent


The local type is conceptually the same as its related Pan-European type.




excludes


excludes


The Pan-European habitat type is conceptually not a subtype of its related local type.




includedIn


included in


The local type is conceptually a subtype of its related Pan-European type.




includes


includes


The Pan-European habitat type is conceptually a subtype of its related local type.




overlaps


overlaps


There is a certain overlap between the local type and its related Pan-European type according to their respective definitions, but none of the other specific relationships (congruent, excludes, included in, includes) holds.




17.4.2.   Reference Habitat Type Code (ReferenceHabitatTypeCodeValue)

Values used in the Pan-European habitat classification schemes.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists:






—


EUNIS Habitat Type Code (EunisHabitatTypeCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to the EUNIS Biodiversity database, as specified in the EUNIS habitat types classification published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.










—


Habitats Directive Code (HabitatsDirectiveCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC.










—


Marine Strategy Framework Directive Code (MarineStrategyFrameworkDirectiveCodeValue): Classification of habitat types according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.




17.4.3.   Reference Habitat Type Scheme (ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue)

This value defines which pan-European habitat classification scheme has been used.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue








Value


Name


Definition




eunis


Eunis


EUNIS habitat classification.




habitatsDirective


Habitats directive


Classification of habitats according to Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC.




marineStrategyFrameworkDirective


Marine strategy framework directive


Classification of habitats according to table 1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/56/EC.




17.4.4.   Local Name Code (LocalNameCodeValue)

Identifier taken from any local classification scheme.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
17.5.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


It is mandatory to make available at least one habitat type according to a (pan-european) referenceHabitatTypeScheme listed in the ReferenceHabitatTypeSchemeValue code list. This encoding is intended to allow for queries on habitat types on a pan-European harmonized level.




17.6.   Layers


Layer for the spatial data theme Habitats and Biotopes








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




HB.Habitat


Habitat


Habitat




18.   SPECIES DISTRIBUTION
18.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“aggregation” means the grouping of multiple objects into a class or cluster.










(2)


“amalgamation” means the combination of multiple objects in a single structure.




18.2.   Spatial object types

The following spatial object types are specified for the spatial data theme Species Distribution:






—


Species Distribution Data Set










—


Species Distribution Unit




18.2.1.   Species Distribution Data Set (SpeciesDistributionDataSet)

This data set is a collection of individual spatial objects (units) in a distribution of species.

Attributes of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionDataSet









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




domainExtent


The geographic extent of the domain of the feature collection.


GM_MultiSurface


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




name


Name of a specific data set provided for Species Distribution.


CharacterString


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionDataSet









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




member


Individual spatial object in a collectionof spatial objects.


SpeciesDistributionUnit


 




documentBasis


Reference to or citation of a document describing a campaign or a legal act which is the basis for the data set.


DocumentCitation


voidable




18.2.2.   Species Distribution Unit (SpeciesDistributionUnit)

Occurrence of animal and plant species aggregated by grid, region, administrative unit or other analytical unit.

Attributes of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




geometry


The geometry of each unit in a collection.


GM_Object


 




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




distributionInfo


The description of the subject of distribution (occurrences or population), the indication of the count of observations or population size of the particular species, species group or taxon rank and its distribution or isolation within the species distribution unit.


DistributionInfoType


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




speciesName


Identifier and scientific name, including the author, taken from an international reference list, optionally completed by a locally used name and its taxonomic concept relationship to the reference name.


SpeciesNameType


 





Association roles of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




spatialObject


A reference to another spatial object defining the spatial extent of a distribution unit.


AbstractFeature


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type SpeciesDistributionUnit

If geometry has no value, a reference to a spatial object needs to be provided.
18.3.   Data types

18.3.1.   Distribution Info Type (DistributionInfoType)

The description of the status of the subject of distribution within the species distribution unit, including the indication of the abundance by counting, estimation or calculation of the number of occurrences or population size of the particular species.

Attributes of the data type DistributionInfoType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




occurrenceCategory


The species population density in the species distribution unit.


OccurrenceCategoryValue


 




residencyStatus


Information on the status of residency of a species regarding nativeness versus introduction and permanency.


ResidencyStatusValue


voidable




populationSize


A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, using an upper and a lower limit.


PopulationSizeType


 




sensitiveInfo


Boolean value that indicates whether the location of a specific species is sensitive.


Boolean


voidable




populationType


The permanency of populations, particularly with regard to migratory species within a given species distribution unit.


PopulationTypeValue


voidable




collectedFrom


The date when the collecting of the original species occurrence data started.


Date


voidable




collectedTo


The date when the collecting of the original species occurrence data stopped.


Date


voidable




18.3.2.   Population Size Type (PopulationSizeType)

A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes, which is defined by an upper and a lower limit.

Attributes of the data type PopulationSizeType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




countingMethod


Method of providing a number for the indication of the abundance of a species within a specific species distribution unit.


CountingMethodValue


 




countingUnit


What has been counted, estimated or calculated when compiling information on the abundance of a species within the species distribution unit.


CountingUnitValue


 




populationSize


A range value indicating the counted, estimated or calculated occurrences or population sizes using upper and lower bounds.


RangeType


 




18.3.3.   Range Type (RangeType)

Value indicating the upper and lower limits of the counting, estimation or calculation of occurrences.

Attributes of the data type RangeType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




upperBound


The upper limit of the range. If the value of this attribute is null and lowerBound is populated, this implies that the value is between the lowerBound and infinity.


Integer


 




lowerBound


The lower limit of the range. If the value of this attribute is null and upperBound is populated, this implies that the value is between the upperBound and zero.


Integer


 




18.3.4.   Species Name Type (SpeciesNameType)

Identifier and scientific name, including the author, taken from an international reference list, optionally completed by a locally used name and its taxonomic concept relationship to the reference name.

Attributes of the data type SpeciesNameType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




referenceSpeciesId


Identifier of one of the reference lists given by the referenceSpeciesScheme.


ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue


 




referenceSpeciesScheme


Reference list defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which all local names and taxonomic concepts shall be mapped.


ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue


 




referenceSpeciesName


The scientific name used in the authorized ReferenceSpeciesScheme.


CharacterString


voidable




localSpeciesId


Identifier used in national nomenclature.


LocalSpeciesNameCodeValue


voidable




localSpeciesScheme


Name of local species classification scheme (bibliographic reference).


CharacterString


voidable




localSpeciesName


Scientific name used in national nomenclature with its national taxonomic concept.


CharacterString


voidable




qualifier


Specifies the taxonomic concept relationship between local species identifier and the reference species identifier.


QualifierValue


voidable




18.4.   Code lists

18.4.1.   Counting Method (CountingMethodValue)

Method for producing numbers indicating the abundance of a species within an aggregation unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list CountingMethodValue








Value


Name


Definition




counted


counted


The units defined by the countUnitValues have been counted.




estimated


estimated


The units defined by the countUnitValues have been estimated.




calculated


calculated


The units defined by the countUnitValues have been calculated using a modelling technique.




18.4.2.   Counting Unit (CountingUnitValue)

The defined unit used to express a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance of a species in a SpeciesDistributionUnit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified for one of the following code lists in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Species Distribution:






—


General Counting Unit (GeneralCountingUnitValue): The unit used to express a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a SpeciesAggregationUnit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).










—


Article 17 Counting Unit (Article17CountingUnitValue): The unit used for reporting pursuant to Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC. This unit expresses a counted or estimated number indicating the abundance within a species distribution unit (e.g. occurrences or the population size).




18.4.3.   Local Species Name Code (LocalSpeciesNameCodeValue)

Species identifier taken from any local classification scheme.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
18.4.4.   Occurrence Category (OccurrenceCategoryValue)

The species population density in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list OccurrenceCategoryValue








Value


Name


Definition




common


Common


The species is regarded as common in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.




rare


Rare


The species is regarded as rare in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.




veryRare


Very rare


The species is regarded as very rare in the SpeciesDistributionUnit by the data provider.




present


Present


The species is present in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.




absent


Absent


The species has been searched for but not found in the SpeciesDistributionUnit.




18.4.5.   Population Type (PopulationTypeValue)

The permanency of populations, particularly with regard to migratory species within a given species distribution unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Species Distribution.
18.4.6.   Qualifier (QualifierValue)

This value defines the relation between the taxonomic concepts of a local species name and the reference species name given by reference species identifier or by a reference species scheme.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list QualifierValue








Value


Name


Definition




congruent


Congruent


The taxonomic concepts are identical.




includedIn


Included in


The taxonomic concept of the localSpeciesName is included in the concept of the referenceSpeciesName.




includes


Includes


The taxonomic concept of the localSpeciesName includes the concept of the referenceSpeciesName.




overlaps


Overlaps


The taxonomic concepts partially overlap, but each one has a part that is not included in the other.




excludes


Excludes


The taxonomic concepts exclude each other.




18.4.7.   Reference Species Code (ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue)

Reference lists containing species identifiers.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists:






—


EU-Nomen Code (EuNomenCodeValue): Reference lists containing the EU-Nomen species identifiers, as specified in the Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure available through the EU-Nomen portal.










—


EUNIS Species Code (EunisSpeciesCodeValue): Reference lists containing the EUNIS species identifiers, as specified in EUNIS Biodiversity database published on the web site of the European Environment Agency.










—


Nature Directives Code (NatureDirectivesCodeValue): Reference lists containing nature directives species identifiers, as specified in the Reference Portal for Natura 2000 as defined in Commission Implementing Decision 2011/484/EU.




18.4.8.   Reference Species Scheme (ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue)

Reference lists defining a nomenclatural and taxonomical standard to which local names and taxonomic concepts can be mapped.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ReferenceSpeciesSchemeValue








Value


Name


Definition




eunomen


Eunomen


Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the Pan European Species Inventory, published by the EU-Nomen portal.




eunis


Eunis


Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the EUNIS Species list.




natureDirectives


Nature directives


Names and taxonomic concepts as defined by the species lists in Directives 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive) and 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive).




18.4.9.   Residency Status (ResidencyStatusValue)

Category of the residency of the occurrences or estimated population within a given aggregation unit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Species distribution.
18.5.   Theme-specific Requirements









(1)


Where grid representations of species distributions are needed, the Grid_ETRS89-LAEA as defined in Section 2.2.1 of Annex II shall be used.












(2)


For SpeciesDistributionUnit spatial objects,






(a)


if a species has not been actively searched for, the distributionInfo attribute shall be void with reason “unknown”,










(b)


and if a species has been actively searched for, but has not been found, the value of the attribute occurenceCategory of DistributionInfoType shall be “absent”.
















(3)


If the geometries of the spatial objects in aSpeciesDistributionUnit data set are derived from the geometries of spatial objects in another data set, then this source data set (including its version) shall be described as part of the lineage metadata element.




18.6.   Layer


Layer for the spatial data theme Species Distribution








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




SD.<CodeListValue> (15)



Species Distribution (of <human readable name>)


SpeciesDistributionUnit (speciesName / referenceSpeciesId: ReferenceSpeciesCodeValue)




Example: SD.SulaBassana


Example: Species Distribution (of Sula bassana)


 




19.   ENERGY RESOURCES
19.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(4)


“energy resource” means a concentration or occurrence of an energy source which may have been present, is present or may be present in the future.










(5)


“fossil fuels” means a form of non-renewable primary energy formed by natural processes such as the anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms, which contains high percentages of carbon and includes coal, crude oil, and natural gas.










(6)


“primary energy” means energy that has not been subjected to any conversion or transformation process.










(7)


“non-renewable energy” means natural resources which, due to long-term formation, cannot be produced, grown, generated, or used on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate.










(8)


“energy from renewable sources” means energy from renewable non-fossil sources, namely wind, solar, aerothermal, geothermal, hydrothermal and ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases, in accordance with Article 2 of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (16).










(9)


“waste as energy resources” means a fuel that may consist of many different materials coming from combustible industrial, institutional, hospital and household waste such as rubber, plastics, waste fossil oils and other similar commodities. It is either solid or liquid in form, renewable or non-renewable, biodegradable or non-biodegradable.




19.2.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Energy Resources

The types specified for the spatial data theme Energy Resources are structured in the following packages:






—


Energy Resources Base










—


Energy Resources Vector










—


Energy Resources Coverage




19.3.   Energy Resources Base

19.3.1.   Data types

19.3.1.1.   Vertical Extent Range Type (VerticalExtentRangeType)
Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the height/depth range.

Attributes of the data type VerticalExtentRangeType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




lowerBound


Value indicating the lower bound of the height/depth range.


Length


voidable




upperBound


Value indicating the upper bound of the height/depth range.


Length


 





Constraints of the data type VerticalExtentRangeType

Value of lowerBound shall be expressed in meters.
Value of upperBound shall be expressed in meters.
19.3.1.2.   Vertical Extent Type (VerticalExtentType)
Vertical dimensional property consisting of an absolute measure or range of measures referenced to a well-defined vertical reference level which is commonly taken as origin (ground level, mean sea level, etc.).

Attributes of the data type VerticalExtentType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




verticalExtent


Extent of the vertical dimension, represented by a scalar or by a range of values.


VerticalExtentValue


 




verticalReference


Reference level that was chosen to determine the vertical height/depth.


VerticalReferenceValue


 




19.3.1.3.   Vertical Extent Value (VerticalExtentValue)
Either a single number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth position of an Energy Resource.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type VerticalExtentValue









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




range


Range of numbers representing the height or depth range of an Energy Resource.


VerticalReferenceRangeType


 




scalar


Number representing the height or depth of an Energy Resource.


Length


 





Constraints of the union type VerticalExtentValue

Value of scalar shall be expressed in meters.
19.3.2.   Code lists

19.3.2.1.   Classification and Quantification Framework (ClassificationAndQuantificationFrameworkValue)
Values for the most widely used classification schemes to classify and quantify energy resources.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources.
19.3.2.2.   Fossil Fuel Class (FossilFuelClassValue)
Values indicating the various levels of fossil fuel resources.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources.
19.3.2.3.   Renewable and Waste (RenewableAndWasteValue)
Types of renewable and waste resources.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list RenewableAndWasteValue








Value


Name


Definition




biogas


biogas


A gas composed principally of methane and carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic digestion of biomass.




geothermal


geothermal


Energy available as heat emitted from within the Earth’s crust, usually in the form of hot water or steam. This energy production is the difference between the enthalpy of the fluid produced in the production borehole and that of the fluid eventually disposed of. It is exploited at suitable sites for electricity generation or directly as heat.




hydro


hydro power


Potential and kinetic energy of water converted into electricity in hydroelectric plants.




industrialWaste


industrial waste


Waste of industrial non-renewable origin (solids or liquids) combusted directly for the production of electricity and/or heat.




liquidBiofuels


liquid biofuels


Liquid biofuels are biogasoline, bio-diesels or other biofuels directly used as fuel.




municipalSolidWaste


municipal solid waste


Waste produced by households, industry, hospitals and the tertiary sector which contains biodegradable materials that are incinerated at specific installations.




solarPhotovoltaic


solar photovoltaic


Sunlight converted into electricity by the use of solar cells usually made of semi-conducting material which, when exposed to light, will generate electricity.




solarThermal


solar thermal


Heat from solar radiationthat can consist ofsolar thermal-electric plants or of equipment for the production of heat.




solidBiomass


solid biomass


Covers organic, non-fossil material of biological origin which may be used as fuel for heat production or electricity generation.




tideWaveOcean


tide, wave, ocean


Mechanical energy derived from tidal movement, wave motion or ocean current and exploited for electricity generation.




wind


wind


Kinetic energy of wind exploited for electricity generation in wind turbines.




19.3.2.4.   Fossil Fuel (FossilFuelValue)
Types of fossil fuels.
The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list FossilFuelValue








Value


Name


Definition




hardCoal


hard coal


Black, combustible, solid, organic fossil sediment often referred to as High Rank, due to their high calorific value, or Black Coals, given their physical characteristic. This category includes anthracite, coking coal and other bituminous coal.




lowRankCoal


low-rank coal


Combustible brown to black organic fossil sediment which are non-agglomerating and are often referred to as Low Rank Coals due to their lower calorific value or Brown Coals, due to their physical characteristics. This category includes both sub-bituminous coals and lignite.




peat


peat


A combustible soft, porous or compressed, sedimentary deposit of plant origin with high water content (up to 90 % in the raw state), easily cut, of light to dark brown colour.




crudeOil


crude oil


Crude oil is a mineral oil of natural origin comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons and associated impurities, such as sulphur. It exists in the liquid phase under normal surface temperature and pressure and its physical characteristics (density, viscosity, etc.) are highly variable.




naturalGas


natural gas


Gases occurring in underground deposits, whether liquefied or gaseous, consisting mainly of methane.




naturalGasLiquids


natural gas liquids


Liquid or liquefied hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas in separation facilities or gas processing plants.




oilSands


oil sands


Oil sands, tar sands or, more technically, bituminous sands, are loose sand or partially consolidated sandstone saturated with a dense and extremely viscous form of petroleum technically referred to as bitumen.




oilShales


oil shales


Oil shale, also known as kerogen shale, is an organic-rich fine-grained sedimentary rock containing kerogen (immature hydrocarbons).




19.3.2.5.   Vertical Reference (VerticalReferenceValue)
Values indicating the reference level of the vertical extent.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources.
19.4.   Energy Resources Vector

19.4.1.   Spatial object types

The package Energy Resources Vector contains the following spatial object types:






—


Vector Energy Resource










—


Fossil Fuel Resource










—


Renewable And Waste Resource




19.4.1.1.   Vector Energy Resource (VectorEnergyResource)
A vector spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of energy.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type VectorEnergyResource









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




geometry


Geometric representation of spatial extent covered by this energy resource.


GM_Object


 




classificationAndQuantificationFramework


A reference classification scheme to classify and quantify energy resources.


ClassificationAndQuantificationFrameworkValue


 




verticalExtent


Vertical dimensional property consisting of an absolute measure or range of measures referenced to a well-defined vertical reference level which is commonly taken as origin (ground level, mean sea level, etc.).


VerticalExtentType


voidable




exploitationPeriod


The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the application.


ExploitationPeriodType


voidable




reportingAuthority


Organisation responsible for reporting on the estimated and produced energy resources.


RelatedParty


voidable




resourceName


The name of the energy resource.


GeographicalName


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




19.4.1.2.   Fossil Fuel Resource (FossilFuelResource)
A spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of fossil fuel energy. The most common fossil fuel types are coal, natural gas and crude oil.
This type is a sub-type of VectorEnergyResource.

Attributes of the spatial object type FossilFuelResource









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




resource


Type and amount of fossil fuel resources in a single spatial object.


FossilFuelResourceType


 




dateOfDiscovery


The date the energy source was discovered.


TM_Position


voidable




19.4.1.3.   Renewable And Waste Resource (RenewableAndWasteResource)
A spatial object defining an inferred or observable spatial extent of a resource that can be or has been used as a source of renewable energy or waste.
This type is a sub-type of VectorEnergyResource.

Attributes of the spatial object type RenewableAndWasteResource









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




capacity


Energy capacity of a renewable energy resource within the spatial extent.


Measure


voidable




dateOfDetermination


Date on which the capacity of the resource has been determined.


TM_Position


voidable




typeOfResource


The type of renewable energy or waste resource.


RenewableAndWasteValue


 




19.4.2.   Data types

19.4.2.1.   Calorific Range Type (CalorificRangeType)
Value indicating the upper and lower bounds of the calorific range of the energy resource.

Attributes of the data type CalorificRangeType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




lowerBound


Value indicating the lower bound of the calorific range.


Measure


 




upperBound


Value indicating the upper bound of the calorific range.


Measure


 




19.4.2.2.   Calorific Value Type (CalorificValueType)
Value or range of values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource.
This type is a union type.

Attributes of the union type CalorificValueType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




calorificRange


A range of calorific values describing the calorific value of an Energy Resource.


CalorificRangeType


 




calorificScalar


Measure quantifying the calorific property of an Energy Resource.


Measure


 




19.4.2.3.   Exploitation Period Type (ExploitationPeriodType)
The exploitationPeriod defines the start and, if applicable, the end date of the exploitation or application.

Attributes of the data type ExploitationPeriodType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




beginTime


The time when the exploitation started.


TM_Position


 




endTime


The time when the exploitation ended.


TM_Position


 




19.4.2.4.   Fossil Fuel Measure (FossilFuelMeasure)
Amount of resources according to the specific categorisation.

Attributes of the data type FossilFuelMeasure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




amount


Amount of resource present in the spatial object.


Measure


 




dateOfDetermination


Date on whichthe resource was quantified.


TM_Position


 




resourceClass


Category indicating the different confidence of fossil fuel resource, like initially in place, proven reserves, contingent.


FossilFuelClassValue


 




19.4.2.5.   Fossil Fuel Resource Type (FossilFuelResourceType)
Type and amount of resource according to specific categorisation.

Attributes of the data type FossilFuelResourceType









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




calorificValue


Each fossil fuel resource is characterised by its own calorific value, i.e. the quantity of energy available in a unit of mass.


CalorificValueType


voidable




quantity


Amount of resource according to the specific categorisation.


HydrocarbonMeasure


voidable




typeOfResource


Type of fossil fuel.


FossilFuelValue


 




19.5.   Energy Resources Coverage

19.5.1.   Spatial object types

The package Energy Resources Coverage contains the spatial object type Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage.
19.5.1.1.   Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage (RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage)
Function that returns an energy potential value from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatio-temporal domain.
This type is a sub-type of RectifiedGridCoverage.

Attributes of the spatial object type RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




potentialType


There are various types of potential energy, each associated with a particular type of power.


PotentialTypeValue


 




typeOfResource


Type of renewable and waste resource to which the measured phenomenon is applicable.


RenewableAndWasteValue


 




domainExtent


The attribute domainExtent shall contain the extent of the spatiotemporal domain of the coverage. Extents may be specified in both space and time.


EX_Extent


 




assessmentMethod


A reference to the method used to assess the energy resource potential.


DocumentCitation


voidable




name


Name of the coverage.


CharacterString


voidable




validTime


The time period for which this coverage is representative.


TM_Period


voidable




verticalExtent


A number or a range of height/depth values to describe the height/depth for which the range set values are valid.


VerticalExtentType


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Constraints of the spatial object type RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage

The rangeSet values shall be of type Measure.
19.5.2.   Code lists

19.5.2.1.   Potential Type (PotentialTypeValue)
Types of potential energy from renewable and waste resources.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified for one of the following code lists in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Energy Resources:






—


Geothermal Potential (GeothermalPotentialValue): Types of potential geothermal energy.










—


Hydro Potential (HydroPotentialValue): Types of potential hydro energy.










—


Solar Potential (SolarPotentialValue): Types of potential solar energy.










—


Tidal Potential (TidalPotentialValue): Types of potential tidal energy.










—


Wind Potential (WindPotentialValue): Types of potential wind energy.




19.6.   Theme-specific Requirements

Where the geometry of the spatial object is derived from another spatial object, the geometries of the two objects shall be consistent.
19.7.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Energy Resources








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




ER. FossilFuelResource


Fossil Fuel Resources


FossilFuelResource




ER.RenewableAndWasteResource


Renewable And Waste Resources


RenewableAndWasteResource




ER.RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage


Renewable And Waste Potential Coverage


RenewableAndWastePotentialCoverage




20.   MINERAL RESOURCES
20.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


“commodity” means a material of economic interest in an earth resource.










(2)


“mine” means an excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, including underground workings and open-pit workings (also called open-sky mines) for the extraction of metallic commodities, as well as open workings for the extraction of industrial minerals, (which are commonly referred to as quarries).










(3)


“mining activity” means the process of extracting metallic or non-metallic mineral deposits from the Earth.




20.2.   Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Mineral Resources

The types specified for the spatial data theme Mineral Resources are structured in the following packages:






—


Mineral Resources










—


Geology (for the spatial object type MappedFeature, specified in Section 4.2.1.10 of Annex III)




20.3.   Mineral Resources

The package Mineral Resources contains the following spatial object types:






—


Earth Resource










—


Mineral Occurrence










—


Commodity










—


Exploration Activity










—


Mining Feature










—


Mining Feature Occurrence










—


Mine










—


Mining Activity




20.3.1.   Spatial object types

20.3.1.1.   Earth Resource (EarthResource)
The kinds of observable or inferred phenomena required to classify economic and non economic earth resources.
This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type EarthResource









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




dimension


The size/volume of the earth resource.


EarthResourceDimension


voidable




expression


An indicator of whether an EarthResource appears on the surface or has been detected under cover rocks.


Category


voidable




form


The orebody’s typical physical and structural relationship to wallrocks and associated rocks.


Category


voidable




linearOrientation


The linear orientation of the Earth Resource.


CGI_LinearOrientation


voidable




planarOrientation


The planar orientation of the Earth Resource.


CGI_PlanarOrientation


voidable




shape


The typical geometrical shape of the Earth Resource.


Category


voidable




sourceReference


The source reference for the Earth Resource.


DocumentCitation


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanversion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type EarthResource









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




oreAmount


The estimated or calculated amount of ore with the identification of the commodities contained and their grade.


OreMeasure


voidable




explorationHistory


Chronological list of surveys undertaken to better define the potential of a mineral occurrence.


ExplorationActivity


voidable




classification


Classification of the EarthResource.


MineralDepositModel


voidable




resourceExtraction


One or more periods of mining activity of the earth resource.


MiningActivity


voidable




commodityDescription


The commodities present in the resource ranked by importance order


Commodity


 




20.3.1.2.   Mineral Occurrence (MineralOccurrence)
A mineral accumulation in the lithosphere.
This type is a sub-type of EarthResource.

Attributes of the spatial object type MineralOccurrence









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




type


The type of mineral occurrence.


MineralOccurrenceTypeValue


 




endusePotential


The end-use potential of the mineral.


EndusePotentialValue


voidable




20.3.1.3.   Commodity (Commodity)
The material of economic interest in the EarthResource.

Attributes of the spatial object type Commodity









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




commodityImportance


The importance of the deposit for the commodity.


ImportanceValue


voidable




commodity


The earth resource commodity.


CommodityCodeValue


 




commodityRank


The rank of the commodity.


Integer


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Commodity









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




source


The deposit/resource from which the commodity comes.


EarthResource


 




20.3.1.4.   Exploration Activity (ExplorationActivity)
A period of exploration activity.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExplorationActivity









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




activityDuration


Period, or extent in time, of the exploration activity.


TM_Period


 




activityType


The type of exploration activity.


ExplorationActivityTypeValue


 




explorationResult


The result of the exploration activity.


ExplorationResultValue


 




20.3.1.5.   Mining Feature (MiningFeature)
Spatial object type grouping the common properties of mines and mining activities.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type MiningFeature









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




inspireId


External object identifier of the spatial object.


Identifier


 




20.3.1.6.   Mining Feature Occurrence (MiningFeatureOccurrence)
A spatial representation of a MiningFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type MiningFeatureOccurrence









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




shape


The geometry of the MiningFeature.


GM_Object


 





Association roles of the spatial object type MiningFeatureOccurrence









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




specification


Indicates the MiningFeature that the MiningFeatureOccurrence specifies.


MiningFeature


 




20.3.1.7.   Mine (Mine)
An excavation carried out for the extraction of mineral deposits.
This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type Mine









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




mineName


Data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.


MineName


 




status


Operational status value of the mine.


MineStatusValue


 




sourceReference


The source reference for the mine.


DocumentCitation


voidable




startDate


Date on which the mine commenced operation.


TM_Instant


voidable




endDate


Date on which the mine ceased operation.


TM_Instant


voidable




beginLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable




endLifespanVersion


Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.


DateTime


voidable





Association roles of the spatial object type Mine









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




relatedMine


A related mine.


Mine


voidable




relatedActivity


The MiningActivity associated with the Mine.


MiningActivity


 




20.3.1.8.   Mining Activity (MiningActivity)
The process of extracting metallic, non-metallic mineral or industrial rock deposits from the Earth.
This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type MiningActivity









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




activityDuration


Period, or extent in time, of the mining activity.


TM_Period


 




activityType


The type of mining activity.


MiningActivityTypeValue


 




oreProcessed


The amount of ore processed by the activity.


Quantity


voidable




processingType


The type of processing carried out during the mining activity.


ProcessingActivityTypeValue


 





Association roles of the spatial object type MiningActivity









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




associatedMine


The mine where the mining activity takes or took place.


Mine


voidable




deposit


The deposit to which the mining activity is associated.


EarthResource


voidable




20.3.2.   Data types

20.3.2.1.   Commodity Measure (CommodityMeasure)
A measure of the amount of the commodity based on a Reserve, Resource or Endowment calculation.

Attributes of the data type CommodityMeasure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




commodityAmount


The amount of the commodity.


QuantityRange


voidable




cutOffGrade


The cut-off grade used for calculating the commodity measure.


QuantityRange


voidable




grade


The grade of the commodity.


QuantityRange


voidable





Association roles of the data type CommodityMeasure









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




commodityOfInterest


The commodity to which the CommodityMeasure refers.


Commodity


 




20.3.2.2.   Earth Resource Dimension (EarthResourceDimension)
The size and volume of the earth resource.

Attributes of the data type EarthResourceDimension









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




area


The area of the Earth Resource.


QuantityRange


voidable




depth


The depth of the Earth Resource.


QuantityRange


voidable




length


The length of the Earth Resource.


QuantityRange


voidable




width


The width of the Earth Resource.


QuantityRange


voidable




20.3.2.3.   Endowment (Endowment)
The quantity of a mineral (or a group of minerals for industrial rocks) in accumulations (deposits) meeting specified physical characteristics such as quality, size and depth.
This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.

Attributes of the data type Endowment









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




includesReserves


A flag indicating if the estimate includes the reserves value.


Boolean


voidable




includesResources


A flag indicating if the estimate includes the resources value.


Boolean


voidable




20.3.2.4.   Mine Name (MineName)
A data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.

Attributes of the data type MineName









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




isPreferred


A boolean operator indicating if the value in mineName is the preferred name of the mine.


Boolean


 




mineName


The name of the mine.


CharacterString


 




20.3.2.5.   Mineral Deposit Model (MineralDepositModel)
Systematically arranged information describing the essential attributes of a class of mineral deposits. It may be empirical (descriptive) or theoretical (genetic).

Attributes of MineralDepositModel









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




mineralDepositGroup


A grouping of mineral deposits defined by generic characteristics.


MineralDepositGroupValue


 




mineralDepositType


Style of mineral occurrence or deposit.


MineralDepositTypeValue


voidable




20.3.2.6.   Ore Measure (OreMeasure)
The estimate of the Reserve, Resource or Endowment ore amount.
This type is abstract.

Attributes of the data type OreMeasure









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




classificationMethodUsed


Means of calculating the measurement.


ClassificationMethodUsedValue


 




date


Date of calculated or estimated value.


TM_GeometricPrimitive


 




dimension


Size of the body used in the calculation.


EarthResourceDimension


voidable




ore


Amount of ore.


QuantityRange


 




proposedExtractionMethod


The method proposed to extract the commodity.


Category


voidable




sourceReference


The reference for the OreMeasure values.


DocumentCitation


 





Association roles of the data type OreMeasure









Association role


Definition


Type


Voidability




measureDetails


A measure of the amount of each commodity, based on a reserve, resource or endowment calculation.


CommodityMeasure


 




20.3.2.7.   Reserve (Reserve)
The economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource.
This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.

Attributes of the data type Reserve









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




category


The level of confidence of the estimate.


ReserveCategoryValue


 




20.3.2.8.   Resource (Resource)
An accumulation of material of intrinsic economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction.
This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.

Attributes of the data type Resource









Attribute


Definition


Type


Voidability




category


Indication of whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.


ResourceCategoryValue


 




includesReserves


A flag indicating whether the estimate of resources includes reserve values.


Boolean


voidable




20.3.3.   Code lists

20.3.3.1.   Classification Method Used (ClassificationMethodUsedValue)
Codes indicating the means used to calculate the ore measurement.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ClassificationMethodUsedValue








Value


Name


Definition




JORCcode


JORC code


The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.




NI43-101


NI 43-101


National Instrument 43-101 (the “NI 43-101” or the “NI”) is a mineral resource classification scheme used for the public disclosure of information relating to mineral properties in Canada.




CIMstandards


CIM standards


The CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves (CIM Definition Standards) establish definitions and guidelines for the reporting of exploration information, mineral resources and mineral reserves in Canada.




SAMRECcode


SAMREC code


The South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.




IMMReportingCode


IMM Reporting Code


The Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Mineral Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.




SMEGuide


SME Guide


A guide for reporting exploration information, mineral resources, and mineral reserves – USA.




IIMChCode


IIMCh Code


Certification Code for Exploration Prospects, Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves. This Code is the result of a Collaboration Agreement between the Institution of Mining Engineers of Chile (IIMCh) and the Ministry of Mining.




peruvianCode


Peruvian Code


This Code was prepared by a Joint Committee formed by members of the Lima Stock Exchange and by professionals dedicated to the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources.




CRIRSCOCode


CRIRSCO Code


The International Template for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) integrates the minimum standards being adopted in national reporting codes worldwide with recommendations and interpretive guidelines for the public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and mineral reserves.




UNFCCode


UNFC Code


The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) is a universally applicable scheme for classifying/evaluating energy and mineral reserves and resources - it is the successor to UNFC-2004.




SECGuide


SEC Guide


Description of Property by Issuers Engaged or to be Engaged in Significant Mining Operations. Developed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.




PERCCode


PERC Code


The Pan European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee (PERC) Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (further referred to as “the Code”) sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.




russianCode


Russian Code


Currently effective in Russia is the Code approved by the Decree of the Ministry of Natural Resources, RF No 278 of 11 December, 2006. Full title of the Document: Classification of resources/reserves and prognostic resources of solid minerals.




historicResourceEstimate


Historic resource estimate


Term for resource estimation before “standard codes” (e.g. JORC etc.)




20.3.3.2.   Commodity Code (CommodityCodeValue)
Values indicating the type of commodity.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.
20.3.3.3.   Enduse Potential (EndusePotentialValue)
Values indicating the end-use potential of the mineral.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list EndusePotentialValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




metallicMinerals


metallic minerals


Mineral occurrences including any type of metallic mineral.


 




preciousMetals


precious metals


Mineral occurrences including Silver; Gold; Platinoids in general.


metallicMinerals




baseMetals


base metals


Mineral occurrences including Aluminium; Copper; Lead; Lead + Zinc; Tin; Zinc


metallicMinerals




ironFerroalloyMetals


iron and ferro-alloy metals


Mineral occurrences including Cobalt; Chromium; Iron; Manganese; Molybdenum; Niobium; Nickel; Vanadium; Tungsten.


metallicMinerals




specialityAndRareMetals


speciality and rare metals


Mineral occurrences including Beryllium; Bismuth; Cadmium; Germanium, Gallium; Hafnium; Mercury; Indium; Lithium; Rubidium, Cesium; Rhenium; Rare Earths (undifferentiated); Antimony; Selenium; Tantalum; Tellurium; Titanium (ilmenite, rutile); Zirconium (zircon, baddeleyite).


metallicMinerals




nonMetallicMinerals


non-metallic minerals


Mineral occurrences including any type of non-metallic mineral.


 




buildingRawMaterial


building raw material


Mineral occurrences including Aggregate; Dimension & ornamental stones (granite, gabbro, travertine, etc.); Gypsum, anhydrite; Cement limestone; Limestone for lime; Marble.


nonMetallicMinerals




ceramicAndRefractory


ceramic and refractory


Mineral occurrences including common clays (brick, tile); White-firing clays (refractory and ceramic clays); Dolomite; Feldspar, nepheline; Kaolin; Andalusite group (andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite).


nonMetallicMinerals




chemicalMinerals


chemical minerals


Mineral occurrences including Borates; Barite; Fluorite; Magnesium (magnesite); Sodium sulphate; Sodium carbonate (trona); Pyrite; Sulphur; Rock salt; Strontium; Zeolites.


nonMetallicMinerals




energyCoverMinerals


energy cover minerals


Mineral occurrences including Bituminous sandstone/limestone, oil shale; Coal; Lignite; Peat; Thorium; Uranium.


nonMetallicMinerals




fertilizer


fertilizer


Mineral occurrences including Phosphate; Potash (sylvite, carnalite).


nonMetallicMinerals




preciousAndSemiPreciousStones


precious and semi-precious stones


Mineral occurrences including Diamond (industrial and gemstone); Emerald; Ruby, Sapphire, Corundum (gemstone); Beryls, quartz, tourmalines, garnets, topaz, peridot, zircon, etc. (gemstones).


nonMetallicMinerals




specialityAndOtherIndustrialMinerals


speciality and other industrial rocks and minerals


Mineral occurrences including Abrasives: garnet, staurolite, corundum; Asbestos (antophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite); Attapulgite, sepiolite (clay); Bentonite (clay); Limestone, calcite (filler); Diatomite (kieselguhr); Graphite; Mica; Perlite; Quartz (massive / block for ferrosilicon); Quartz, optical & piezoelectrical use; Silica sand; Talc, pyrophyllite; Vermiculite; Wollastonite.


nonMetallicMinerals




recycledWaste


recycled waste


Mineral occurrences including metals or minerals coming from mining waste treatment.


 




20.3.3.4.   Exploration Activity Type (ExplorationActivityTypeValue)
Types of exploration activity carried out.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list ExplorationActivityTypeValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




regionalReconnaissance


regional reconnaissance


Regional investigation to identify anomalies (geochemical, geophysical, mineralogical) and discover occurrences.


 




hammerProspectingAndGeologicalReconnaissance


hammer prospecting and geological reconnaissance


Drafting of a very preliminary geological map with the main formations and the main structures, including the location of discovered mineral showings.


regionalReconnaissance




regionalGeochemistry


regional geochemistry


The detection of abnormal concentrations of chemical elements in superficial water, soils or organisms, usually accomplished by instrumental, spot-test, or rapid techniques which are applicable in the field.


regionalReconnaissance




airborneGeophysics


airborne geophysics


Exploration technique based on the detection of anomalous physical characteristics of a ground.


regionalReconnaissance




regionalHeavyMineralSampling


regional heavy mineral sampling


Prospecting with a hand-held washing tool, usually shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at the bottom of which the densest fractions of a soil, a stream sediment are collected.


regionalReconnaissance




detailedSurfaceExploration


detailed surface exploration


Detailed surface exploration to delineate anomalies and describe occurrences in their refined geological context.


 




geologicalMappingAndSampling


geological mapping and sampling


Detailed geological mapping of the area(s) of interest.


detailedSurfaceExploration




detailedGeochemistry


detailed geochemistry


Detailed surveys (often on a grid) with the most appropriate method, in order to confirm and better delineate and characterize geochemical anomalies identified during the previous phase.


detailedSurfaceExploration




detailedGeophysics


detailed geophysics


Detailed surveys (often on a grid) with the most appropriate method, in order to confirm and better delineate and characterize geophysical anomalies identified during the previous phase.


detailedSurfaceExploration




detailedHeavyMineralSampling


detailed heavy mineral sampling


Detail prospecting in a local scale with a hand-held washing tool, usually shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at the bottom of which the densest fractions of a soil, a stream sediment are collected.


detailedSurfaceExploration




subsurfaceExploration


subsurface exploration


Subsurface exploration using the low costs techniques (trenching, destructive drilling, etc.), of resources appraisal.


 




trenchingChannelSampling


removal of overburden, trenching, channel sampling


Shallow ditch from which a sample can be taken and a geological observation made.


subsurfaceExploration




augerDrilling


auger drilling


Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose. In this case drilling is performed by means of an auger, i.e. with a helical screw which is driven into the ground with rotation.


subsurfaceExploration




percussionDrilling


percussion drilling


Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose. In this case, drilling is performed with a percussion tool.


subsurfaceExploration




assesmentOfResource


assesmantof the resource


The aim of this phase is the (still rough) delineation of the envelope of an orebody. Logging of cores, sampling of mineralized sections to better understand the distinctive features of the deposit, the physical properties of the ore, and finally to lead to a first (still approximate) calculation of the resource.


 




reconnaissancePercussionDrilling


reconnaissance percussion drilling


The assessment of the resource using percussion drilling, sometimes on a grid with a wide mesh. The aim of this phase is the (still rough) delineation of the envelope of an orebody. Drill logging, sampling of mineralized sections to better understand the distinctive features of the deposit, the physical properties of the ore, and finally to lead to a first (still approximate) calculation of the resource.


assesmentOfResource




reconnaissanceCoreDrilling


reconnaissance core drilling


Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose. Boreholes are drilled by coring. This technique is used to collect undisturbed rock cylinders and allows to confirm/to precise results from percussion drilling.


assesmentOfResource




geologicalInterpretation


geological interpretation


Compilation and synthesis of all the available geological information in order to get an as precise as possible model of the mineral resource.


assesmentOfResource




oreBeneficiationTest


ore beneficiation tests


Technique designed to treat run of mine material.


assesmentOfResource




approximateResourceCalculation


approximate calculation of the resource


Rough evaluation of the tonnage and grade essentially based on drill holes information, by correlation and interpolation of intersected mineralized sections.


assesmentOfResource




evaluationOfOreDeposit


evaluation of the ore deposit


This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision.


 




systematicReconnaissanceCoreDrilling


systematic reconnaissance core drilling


The evaluation of the ore deposit with the aim of getting very detailed information on the whole deposit and best quality samples. This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision


evaluationOfOreDeposit




miningWorkings


mining workings


Reconnaissance workings aimed at getting a better understanding of the deposit, and allowing to get large ore samples for detailed beneficiation tests.


evaluationOfOreDeposit




geostatisticalEstimates


geostatistical estimates


Technique based on probability theory that is used to compute regionalized variables, the values of which depend on their position in space, such as the metal content or grade in a deposit.


evaluationOfOreDeposit




feasibilityStudyReport


feasibility study and report


Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.


evaluationOfOreDeposit




miningPilot


mining pilot


Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.


evaluationOfOreDeposit




20.3.3.5.   Exploration Result (ExplorationResultValue)
Values indicating the result of the exploration activity.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ExplorationResultValue








Value


Name


Definition




isolatedMineralizedStones


isolated mineralized stones, showings, occurrences, altered areas


Identification of possible markers of a mineralized area.




anomalies


anomalies


Anomaly or anomalous area which geophysical or geochemical properties are different from areas around and which might indicate the presence of a mineralizing process in the vicinity.




keyMineralsIdentification


identification of key minerals


Identification of particular minerals which may indicate a possible mineralized area or accompany a mineralizing process.




detailedProspectMap


detailed prospect map with location of mineralized areas


A detailed map with location of all the mineralized occurrences whatever their size and representation of their relationships with lithology, structures, alteration zones, anomalous areas, sampling analysis results.




structuredAnomalies


structured anomalies


Narrowing of the area under mineral prospection, and a more detailed internal structure




prospectBoundariesRefinement


prospect boundaries refinement


Progressively reducing the surface area until the discovery of a mineral deposit.




primaryReconnaissanceMineralization


mineralization primary reconnaissance


The first attempts to see (removal of overburdens, trenching) or to intercept (auger, subsurface percussion drilling), and to sample primary mineralization.




indicatedMineralization


mineralization indicated


The first attempts to roughly delineate the ore body, using reconnaissance drilling (percussion and then core drilling), to sample it in detail, and to approximately evaluate the resource using geological interpretation, beneficiation tests.




indicatedOreDeposit


ore deposit indicated


The presence of an ore body has been demonstrated using systematic core drilling and sometimes some preliminary mining workings. The external geometry of the ore body and its internal structure (including ore grade distribution) starts to be well-known.




indicatedAndEstimatedOreDeposit


ore deposit indicated and estimated


Refinement of previous knowledge using statistical tools allowing for example interpolations between drill holes, and definition of enriched areas.




feasibilityStudyForMiningDecision


feasibility study report available for mining decision


Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.




industrialTest


industrial test


Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.




20.3.3.6.   Importance (ImportanceValue)
Values indicating the importance of the commodity for the Earth Resource.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.
20.3.3.7.   Mine Status (MineStatusValue)
Values indicating the operational status of the mine.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MineStatusValue









Value


Name


Definition


Parent




operating


operating


A mine is operating.


 




operatingContinuously


operating continuously


A mine is operating continuously.


operating




operatingIntermittently


operating intermittently


A mine is operating intermittently.


operating




notOperating


not operating


A mine is not operating.


 




closed


closed


A mine can be closed for technical, economical or technico-economical reasons.


notOperating




abandoned


abandoned


A mine is abandoned.


notOperating




careAndMaintenance


care and maintenance


A mine is under care and maintenance.


notOperating




retention


retention


A mine can be kept unexploited until the price of contained commodity(ies) makes it economical.


notOperating




historic


historic


An “old” mine which has been exploited before 1900.


notOperating




underDevelopment


under development


Under development.


 




construction


under construction


Under construction.


underDevelopment




pendingApproval


pending approval


A mine waiting for the exploitation authorization, generally given by a State Mining Engineering Department.


underDevelopment




feasibility


feasibility


Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.


underDevelopment




20.3.3.8.   Mineral Deposit Group (MineralDepositGroupValue)
Values indicating the grouping of mineral deposits on the basis of their generic characteristics.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MineralDepositGroupValue








Value


Name


Definition




organic


organic


Organic deposits result from the concentration of organic matter on, or close to the surface, by sedimentation and early diagenesis.




residualOrSurficial


residual/surficial


Surficial processes are the physical and chemical phenomena which cause concentration of ore material within the regolith, generally by removal of chemical constituents by aqueous leaching. This includes laterite deposits and residual or eluvial deposits.




placer


placer


Placer deposits represent concentrations of heavy minerals of certain elements, particularly of Au, U, and PGE, by sedimentary processes.




continentalSedimentAndVolcanics


continental sediments and volcanics


Mineral deposits associated with sediments or volcanic material on continental crust. They form where volcanic rocks and ash layers react with alkaline groundwater, and may also crystallize in post-depositional environments over periods ranging from thousands to millions of years in shallow marine basins.




sedimentHosted


sediment-hosted


Sediment-hosted deposits can be divided into two major subtypes. The first subtype is clastic-dominated lead-zinc ores, which are hosted in shale, sandstone, siltstone, or mixed clastic rocks, or occur as carbonate replacement, within a clastic-dominated sedimentary rock sequence. This subtype includes deposits that have been traditionally referred to as sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX) deposits. The second subtype of sediment-hosted Pb-Zn deposits is the Mississippi Valley-type that occurs in platform carbonate sequences, typically in passive-margin tectonic settings.




chemicalSediment


chemical sediment


Mineral deposits, mainly Fe or Mn, of sedimentary origin which originated as chemical precipitates from ancient ocean water. The process of accumulating these sedimentary deposits is controlled by the physicochemical properties inherent in iron and manganese.




marineVolcanicAssociation


marine volcanic association


Mineral deposits formed in a marine volcanic environment. Magmatic and hydrothermal fluids react with sea water for giving volcanogenic massive sulphides (VMS), which are at the origin stratiform deposits of Cu, Zn, Pb, Ag, Au.




epithermal


epithermal


Epithermal deposits occur largely in volcano-plutonic arcs associated with subduction zones, with ages similar to those of volcanism. The deposits form at shallow depth, less than 1 km, in the temperature range of 50°-200 °C, are hosted mainly by volcanic rocks, and occur mainly as veins.




veinBrecciaStockwork


vein, breccia and stockwork


It is a systematic group with special occurrence of mineral deposits in a finite volume within a rock.
Vein: Fracture filling deposits which often have great lateral and/or depth extent but which are usually very narrow. Breccia: A fissure containing numerous wall-rock fragments, with mineral deposits in the interstices. Stockwork: a complex system of structurally controlled or randomly oriented veins.




manto


manto


Manto ore deposits are defined by a strict stratigraphic control on their distribution, generally within a porous formation within a structural trap site. The source of ore within manto deposits is considered to be interformational, from a sedimentary source within an adjacent sedimentary basin, or from ore fluids driven off from intrusive rocks.




skarn


skarn


Mineral deposits formed by replacement of limestone by ore and calc-silicate minerals, usually adjacent to a felsic or granitic intrusive body.




porphyry


porphyry


Porphyry deposits are intrusion-related, large tonnage low grade mineral deposits with metal assemblages that may include all or some of copper, molybdenum, gold and silver. The genesis of these deposits is related to the emplacement of intermediate to felsic, hypabyssal, generally porphyritic intrusions that are commonly formed at convergent plate margins.




ultramaficOrMafic


ultramafic / mafic


Mineral deposits related to mafic and ultramafic plutonism and resulting from magmatic processes such as fractional crystallisation. The main types of deposits are chromite and platinoids in ophiolitic peridotites, titanum within anorthosites, nickel, copper and platinoïds in ultramafic complexes.




carbonatite


carbonatites


Carbonatites are intrusive carbonate-mineral-rich igneous rocks, many of which contain distinctive abundances of apatite, magnetite, barite, and fluorite, that may contain economic or anomalous concentrations of rare earth elements, phosphorus, niobium, uranium, thorium, copper, iron, titanium, barium, fluorine, zirconium, and other rare or incompatible elements. They may also be sources of mica or vermiculite. Carbonatites may form central plugs within zoned alkalic intrusive complexes, or as dikes, sills, breccias, and veins.




pegmatite


pegmatite


Pegmatites tend to occur in the aureoles of granites in most cases, and are usually granitic in character, often closely matching the compositions of nearby granites. Pegmatites should thus represent exsolved granitic material which crystallises in the country rocks. However, an origin of pegmatite fluids by devolatilisation (dewatering) of metamorphic rocks is also envisaged. Pegmatites are coarse-grained rocks, mainly composed of quartz, feldspar and mica and are important because they often contain rare earth minerals and gemstones, such as aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, fluorite, apatite and corundum, often along with tin and tungsten minerals, among others.




metamorphicHosted


metamorphic-hosted


Mineral deposits associated to deep metamorphism, more than ten km, in a context in which carbonic and aqueous fluids may give birth to gold veins.




gemsOrSemipreciousStones


gems and semi-precious stones


A piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.




industrialRocks


industrial rocks


Industrial minerals are geological materials which are mined for their commercial value, which are not fuel minerals and are not sources of metallic minerals. They are used in their natural state or after beneficiation either as raw materials or as additives in a wide range of applications.




20.3.3.9.   Mineral Deposit Type (MineralDepositTypeValue)
Values indicating the style of mineral occurrence or deposit.
The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.
Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.
20.3.3.10.   Mineral Occurrence Type (MineralOccurrenceTypeValue)
The type of mineral occurrence.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MineralOccurrenceTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




mineralDeposit


mineral deposit


A mass of naturally occurring mineral material, e.g. metal ores or non-metallic minerals, usually of economic value, without regard to mode of origin. Accumulations of coal and petroleum may or may not be included.




oreDeposit


ore deposit


The naturally occurring material from which a mineral or minerals of economic value can be extracted at a reasonable profit.




occurrence


occurrence


Any ore or economic mineral in any concentration found in bedrock or as float.




prospect


prospect


An area that is a potential site of mineral deposits, based on preliminary exploration, previous exploration. A geologic or geophysical anomaly, especially one recommended for additional exploration.




province


province


Geologic provinces classified by mineral resources.




district


district


Geologic districts classified by mineral resources.




field


field


A region or area that possesses or is characterized by a particular mineral resource.




lode


lode


A mineral deposit consisting of a zone of veins, veinlets, disseminations, or planar breccias.




20.3.3.11.   Mining Activity Type (MiningActivityTypeValue)
The type of mining activity, processing activity, or production.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MiningActivityTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




adit


adit


A horizontal passage from the surface into a mine.




alluvial


alluvial


Said of a placer formed by the action of running water, as in a stream channel or alluvial fan; also, said of the valuable mineral, e.g. gold or diamond, associated with an alluvial placer.




decline


decline


Passage or adit driven on a decline from the surface to provide access to a mine.




diggings


diggings


A term applied in the western U.S. to diggings for gold or other precious minerals located on a bar or in the shallows of a stream, and worked when the water is low.




dredging


dredging


A form of open pit mining in which the digging machinery and processing plant are situated on a floating barge or hull.




multiple


multiple


A multiple activity.




openPit


open pit


An open-sky excavation (also open-sky mine) for the extraction of metallic ores and /or commodities.




openPitAndUnderground


open pit and underground


Covers both the open pit and underground mining activity.




quarry


quarry


Open workings, usually for the extraction of stone.




reworking


reworking


New mining activities carried out on already explored mines.




shaft


shaft


A vertical or inclined excavation through which a mine is worked.




sluicing


sluicing


Concentrating heavy minerals, e.g., gold or cassiterite, by washing unconsolidated material through boxes (sluices) equipped with riffles that trap the heavier minerals on the floor of the box.




solutionMining


solution mining








(a)


The in-place dissolution of water-soluble mineral components of an ore deposit by permitting a leaching solution, usually aqueous, to trickle downward through the fractured ore to collection galleries at depth. b) The mining of soluble rock material, esp. salt, from underground deposits by pumping water down wells into contact with the deposit and removing the artificial brine thus created.








surfaceMining


surface mining


Broad category of mining in which soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit (the overburden) are removed.




surfaceMiningAndUnderground


surface mining and underground


Covers both surface and underground mining.




underground


underground


An underground excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, in contrast to surface excavations




20.3.3.12.   Processing Activity Type (ProcessingActivityTypeValue)
Values indicating the type of processing carried out during a mining activity.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.
Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.

Values for the code list ProcessingActivityTypeValue








Value


Name


Definition




physicalTreatment


physical treatment


Sorting process using physical separation methods.




physicalChemicalTreatment


physical chemical treatment


Sorting process combining physical and chemical separation methods.




chemicalTreatment


chemical treatment


Sorting process using chemical separation methods.




unknownTreatment


unknown treatment


Sorting process – treatment is unknown.




20.3.3.13.   Reserve Category (ReserveCategoryValue)
The level of confidence of the estimate of the reserve.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ReserveCategoryValue








Value


Name


Definition




provedOreReserves


proved ore reserves


A “Proved Ore Reserve” is the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined.




probableOreReserves


probable ore reserves


A “Probable Ore Reserve” is the economically mineable part of an Indicated, and in some circumstances, a measured mineral resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined.




provedAndProbableOreReserves


proved and probable ore reserves


Covers both the Proved Ore Reserves and Probable Ore Reserves.




inaccessibleDocumentation


inaccessible documentation


Ore reserve without any accessible documentation.




20.3.3.14.   Resource Category (ResourceCategoryValue)
Indication whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.
The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ResourceCategoryValue








Value


Name


Definition




measuredMineralResource


measured mineral resource


The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a high level of confidence.




indicatedMineralResource


indicated mineral resource


The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence.




inferredMineralResource


inferred mineral resource


The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a low level of confidence. It is inferred from geological evidence and assumed but not verified geological and/or grade continuity.




measuredAndIndicatedMineralResource


measured and indicated mineral resource


A combination of measured mineral resource and indicated mineral resource.




measuredIndicatedAndInferredMineralResource


measured, indicated and inferred mineral resource


A combination of measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.




indicatedAndInferredMineralResource


indicated and inferred mineral resource


A combination of indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.




poorlyDocumented


poorly documented


Poorly estimated or documented mineral resource.




20.4.   Theme-specific Requirements

The type MappedFeature specified in Section 4.2.1.10 of Annex III shall be used to describe the geometric properties of MineralOccurrence spatial objects.
20.5.   Layers


Layers for the spatial data theme Mineral Resources








Layer Name


Layer Title


Spatial object type




MR.Mine


Mines


MiningFeatureOccurrence




MR.MineralOccurrence


Mineral Occurrences


MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type MineralOccurrence)’









(1)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(2)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(3)  
            OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1.

(4)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(5)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(6)  
            OJ L 321, 1.12.2008, p. 1.

(7)  
            OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.

(8)  
            OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1.

(9)  
            OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27.

(10)  
            OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40.

(11)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(12)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(13)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(14)  
            OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19.

(15)  One layer shall be made available for each code list value, in accordance with Art. 14(3).

(16)  
            OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16.