EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Attribute Dictionary - Concepts whose labels begin with the letter W

EDCS Attribute Label: WAKE_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WAKE_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1546

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of the production rate of <WATERBODY_SURFACE> wakes induced by the movement of a <VESSEL> relative to <WATER_WAVE>s and <WATER_CURRENT>s. Zero means no wake at all and one means maximum intensity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, RATE_OR_RATIO, TRNSP, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.3, Bits: 7-8 (Trailing Effects)]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WALL_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WALL_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1690

Definition:
The type of <MATERIAL> and/or techniques used to construct a <WALL>; wall construction type.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CONCRETE EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_CONCRETE Concrete. n/a    
2 GLASS EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_GLASS Glass. n/a    
3 GYPSUM_ON_METAL EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_GYPSUM_ON_METAL Gypsum wallboard secured to metal studs. n/a    
4 GYPSUM_ON_WOOD EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_GYPSUM_ON_WOOD Gypsum wallboard secured to wood studs. n/a    
5 HOLLOW_CONCRETE_BLOCK EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_HOLLOW_CONCRETE_BLOCK Hollow concrete blocks cemented with mortar. n/a    
6 HOLLOW_FIRED_CLAY_BLOCK EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_HOLLOW_FIRED_CLAY_BLOCK Hollow fired clay blocks cemented with mortar. n/a    
7 LATH_PLASTER EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_LATH_PLASTER Lath and plaster on wood studs. n/a    
8 MASONRY EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_MASONRY Masonry. n/a    
9 PREFABRICATED_CONCRETE_TILT_UP EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_PREFABRICATED_CONCRETE_TILT_UP Constructed of load bearing pre-fabricated concrete sheets assembled at the construction <SITE>; pre-fabricated concrete tilt up. n/a    
10 REINFORCED_CONCRETE EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_REINFORCED_CONCRETE Reinforced concrete. n/a    
11 SANDBAGS EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_SANDBAGS Sandbags. n/a    
12 WOOD_PRODUCT EEC_WALLCNSTCTTY_WOOD_PRODUCT Wood product secured to framing studs. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, MATERIAL

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WALL_PREDOMINANT_PATTERN

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WALL_PREDOMINANT_PATTERN

EDCS Attribute Code: 1547

Definition:
The predominant visual pattern of the exterior <SURFACE>s of the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of a <STRUCTURE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BRICK EEC_WALLPREDPAT_BRICK Brick. n/a    
2 CLAPBOARD EEC_WALLPREDPAT_CLAPBOARD Horizontal, appearing to be constructed using long thin boards with one edge thicker than the other, where a board is lapped over the board below; clapboard. n/a    
3 CORRUGATED EEC_WALLPREDPAT_CORRUGATED Alternating ridges and grooves in a parallel pattern, often of metal; corrugated. n/a    
4 LOG EEC_WALLPREDPAT_LOG Horizontal, appearing to be constructed of <LOG>s. n/a    
5 MOSAIC EEC_WALLPREDPAT_MOSAIC Consists of small coloured pieces, as of stone or tile in a decorative pattern; mosaic. n/a    
6 MULTIPLE_PATTERNS_PRESENT EEC_WALLPREDPAT_MULTIPLE_PATTERNS_PRESENT More than one pattern, or an aggregate <OBJECT> has multiple single-pattern <WALL>s. n/a    
7 NO_PATTERN_PRESENT EEC_WALLPREDPAT_NO_PATTERN_PRESENT No pattern is present. n/a    
8 RECTANGULAR EEC_WALLPREDPAT_RECTANGULAR Predominantly of rectangular shapes. n/a    
9 RUBBLE EEC_WALLPREDPAT_RUBBLE Consists of irregularly shaped and sized fragments consistent with the destruction of a previously intact <SURFACE>; rubble. n/a    
10 SMOOTH EEC_WALLPREDPAT_SMOOTH Uniform and appearing to have no texture; smooth. n/a    
11 STUCCO EEC_WALLPREDPAT_STUCCO A rough texture having the appearance of stucco. n/a    
12 TIMBER_FRAME EEC_WALLPREDPAT_TIMBER_FRAME Consists of a pattern of timbers, supporting a secondary <MATERIAL> (for example: stucco); timber frame. n/a    
13 WINDOW_WITH_GLASS EEC_WALLPREDPAT_WINDOW_WITH_GLASS Predominantly smooth, transparent or reflective, and composed principally of <WINDOW>s or glass. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: SUPPORT_STRUCTURE, SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WALL_PREDOMINANT_SURFACE_MATERIAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WALL_PREDOMINANT_SURFACE_MATERIAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 1548

Definition:
The predominant outermost <MATERIAL> covering the <SURFACE> of a <WALL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ALUMINUM EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_ALUMINUM Aluminum. n/a   [SOED, "aluminum"]
2 CEMENT EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_CEMENT Cement. n/a   [SOED, "cement", 1]
3 COBBLE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_COBBLE Cobble. n/a   [SOED, "cobble", 1]
4 CONCRETE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_CONCRETE Concrete. n/a   [SOED, "concrete", 1]
5 CONGLOMERATE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_CONGLOMERATE Conglomerate. n/a   [SOED, "conglomerate", B.1]
6 EARTHEN EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_EARTHEN Earthen. n/a   [SOED, "earthen", 1]
7 GLASS EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_GLASS Glass. n/a   [SOED, "glass", 1]
8 MARBLE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_MARBLE Marble. n/a   [SOED, "marble", 1]
9 MASONRY EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_MASONRY Masonry. n/a   [SOED, "masonry", 1]
10 METAL EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_METAL Metal. n/a   [SOED, "metal", 1.a]
11 MUD EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_MUD Mud. n/a   [SOED, "mud", n1 1]
12 NO_WALL_PRESENT EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_NO_WALL_PRESENT No wall is present. n/a    
13 PLASTIC EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_PLASTIC Plastic. n/a   [SOED, "plastic", n3 4b]
14 REINFORCED_CONCRETE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_REINFORCED_CONCRETE Reinforced concrete. n/a    
15 SHINGLE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_SHINGLE Shingle. n/a   [SOED, "shingle", n1 1]
16 STEEL EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_STEEL Steel. n/a   [SOED, "steel", n1 1]
17 STONE EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_STONE Stone. n/a   [SOED, "stone", 2]
18 VINYL EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_VINYL Vinyl. n/a   [SOED, "vinyl", 2]
19 WOOD EEC_WALLPREDSRFMAT_WOOD Wood. n/a   [SOED, "wood", n1 4a]

EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, SUPPORT_STRUCTURE, SURFACE, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WALL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WALL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1549

Definition:
The type of a <WALL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 RETAINING EEC_WALLTY_RETAINING Built to hold in place a mass of <SOIL>, often at the edge of a terrace or <EXCAVATION>; retaining. IR [FACC, Annex B, WTI:2]  
2 STANDING EEC_WALLTY_STANDING Does not have a retaining function; standing. IR [FACC, Annex B, WTI:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: SUPPORT_STRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: WTI]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_ACOUSTIC_TRANS_LOSS_MODEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_ACOUSTIC_TRANS_LOSS_MODEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 1550

Definition:
A type of <<ACOUSTIC_TRANSMISSION_LOSS>> model or database for <WATERBODY>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ASPM EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_ASPM Acoustic System Performance Model (ASPM). IR [OAML]  
2 ASTRAL EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_ASTRAL Automated Signal Excess Prediction System (ASEPS) TRAnsmission Loss (ASTRAL) model. IR [OAML]  
3 CASS EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_CASS Comprehensive Acoustic Sonar Simulation (CASS), a high- and mid-frequency model. IR [OAML]  
4 FEPE EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_FEPE Finite Element Parabolic Equation (FEPE) model. IR [COLL]  
5 GRAB EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_GRAB Gaussian Ray Bundle (GRAB) high frequency model. IR [OAML]  
6 KRAKEN EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_KRAKEN KRAKEN normal mode model. IR [PORT]  
7 RAM EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_RAM Range-dependent Acoustic Model (RAM). IR [RAM]  
8 RAYMODE EEC_WTRACTRNMLOSS_RAYMODE RAYMODE eigen ray model. IR [OAML]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, ALGORITHM_RELATED, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_ATTENUATION_TURBIDITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_ATTENUATION_TURBIDITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1551

Definition:
A measurement of the reduction of transparency of a liquid caused attenuation due to by the presence of undissolved matter; turbidity. The measurement shall be made in accordance with the procedures specified in 6.4 of I7027.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: I7027, 6.3

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CHANNEL_SAFE_HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CHANNEL_SAFE_HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1572

Definition:
The minimum safe horizontal distance between adjacent <STRUCTURE>s on either side of a <WATER_CHANNEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, SUPPORT_STRUCTURE, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SHC]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CHANNEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CHANNEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1573

Definition:
The type of a <WATER_CHANNEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 LAGOONAL EEC_WTRCHNLTY_LAGOONAL Passing through a <LAGOON>. PR [FACC, Annex B, CHT:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CHT]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CURRENT_APPEARANCE_MONTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CURRENT_APPEARANCE_MONTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1574

Definition:
The <<MONTH>> of appearance of a <WATER_CURRENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 JANUARY EEC_WTRCURAPMON_JANUARY January. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:1] [SOED, "January"]
2 FEBRUARY EEC_WTRCURAPMON_FEBRUARY February. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:2] [SOED, "February"]
3 MARCH EEC_WTRCURAPMON_MARCH March. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:3] [SOED, "March"]
4 APRIL EEC_WTRCURAPMON_APRIL April. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:4] [SOED, "April"]
5 MAY EEC_WTRCURAPMON_MAY May. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:5] [SOED, "May"]
6 JUNE EEC_WTRCURAPMON_JUNE June. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:6] [SOED, "June"]
7 JULY EEC_WTRCURAPMON_JULY July. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:7] [SOED, "July"]
8 AUGUST EEC_WTRCURAPMON_AUGUST August. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:8] [SOED, "August"]
9 SEPTEMBER EEC_WTRCURAPMON_SEPTEMBER September. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:9] [SOED, "September"]
10 OCTOBER EEC_WTRCURAPMON_OCTOBER October. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:10] [SOED, "October"]
11 NOVEMBER EEC_WTRCURAPMON_NOVEMBER November. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:11] [SOED, "November"]
12 DECEMBER EEC_WTRCURAPMON_DECEMBER December. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS1:12] [SOED, "December"]

EDCS Group Labels: TIME, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HS1]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CURRENT_DIRECTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CURRENT_DIRECTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 1575

Definition:
The <<GEODETIC_AZIMUTH>> of the <DIRECTION> of a <WATER_CURRENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: D60-D71 and D80-D91]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CURRENT_DISAPPEARANCE_MONTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CURRENT_DISAPPEARANCE_MONTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1576

Definition:
The <<MONTH>> of disappearance of a <WATER_CURRENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 JANUARY EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_JANUARY January. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:1] [SOED, "January"]
2 FEBRUARY EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_FEBRUARY February. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:2] [SOED, "February"]
3 MARCH EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_MARCH March. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:3] [SOED, "March"]
4 APRIL EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_APRIL April. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:4] [SOED, "April"]
5 MAY EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_MAY May. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:5] [SOED, "May"]
6 JUNE EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_JUNE June. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:6] [SOED, "June"]
7 JULY EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_JULY July. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:7] [SOED, "July"]
8 AUGUST EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_AUGUST August. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:8] [SOED, "August"]
9 SEPTEMBER EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_SEPTEMBER September. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:9] [SOED, "September"]
10 OCTOBER EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_OCTOBER October. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:10] [SOED, "October"]
11 NOVEMBER EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_NOVEMBER November. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:11] [SOED, "November"]
12 DECEMBER EEC_WTRCURDISAPMON_DECEMBER December. IR [FACC, Annex B, HS2:12] [SOED, "December"]

EDCS Group Labels: TIME, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HS2]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CURRENT_REFERENCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CURRENT_REFERENCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1577

Definition:
The reference time of a measurement of a <WATER_CURRENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_AT_HIGH_WATER At high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C60, C80, and D80] [S32, "high water"]
2 ONE_HOUR_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_ONE_HOUR_AFT_HIGH_WATER One hour after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C61, C81, and D81] [S32, "high water"]
3 TWO_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_TWO_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Two hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C62, C82, and D82] [S32, "high water"]
4 THREE_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_THREE_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Three hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C63, C83, and D83] [S32, "high water"]
5 FOUR_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_FOUR_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Four hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C64, C84, and D84] [S32, "high water"]
6 FIVE_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_FIVE_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Five hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C65, C85, and D85] [S32, "high water"]
7 SIX_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_SIX_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Six hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C66, C86, and D86] [S32, "high water"]
8 SEVEN_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_SEVEN_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Seven hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C87 and D87] [S32, "high water"]
9 EIGHT_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_EIGHT_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Eight hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C88 and D88] [S32, "high water"]
10 NINE_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_NINE_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Nine hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C89 and D89] [S32, "high water"]
11 TEN_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_TEN_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Ten hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C90 and D90] [S32, "high water"]
12 ELEVEN_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER EEC_WTRCURREFR_ELEVEN_HRS_AFT_HIGH_WATER Eleven hours after high water, referenced to the high water <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, C91 and D91] [S32, "high water"]
13 AT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_AT_TIDE At high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D60]  
14 ONE_HOUR_AFT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_ONE_HOUR_AFT_TIDE One hour after high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D61]  
15 TWO_HRS_AFT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_TWO_HRS_AFT_TIDE Two hours after high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D62]  
16 THREE_HRS_AFT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_THREE_HRS_AFT_TIDE Three hours after high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D63]  
17 FOUR_HRS_AFT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_FOUR_HRS_AFT_TIDE Four hours after high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D64]  
18 FIVE_HRS_AFT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_FIVE_HRS_AFT_TIDE Five hours after high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D65]  
19 SIX_HRS_AFT_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_SIX_HRS_AFT_TIDE Six hours after high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D66]  
20 FIVE_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_FIVE_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE Five hours before high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D67]  
21 FOUR_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_FOUR_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE Four hours before high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D68]  
22 THREE_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_THREE_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE Three hours before high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D69]  
23 TWO_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_TWO_HRS_BEFORE_TIDE Two hours before high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D70]  
24 ONE_HOUR_BEFORE_TIDE EEC_WTRCURREFR_ONE_HOUR_BEFORE_TIDE One hour before high tide, referenced to a nationally specified <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, D71]  

EDCS Group Labels: TIME, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B, C60-C80 and D60-D91]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CURRENT_SPEED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CURRENT_SPEED

EDCS Attribute Code: 1578

Definition:
The <<SPEED>> of a <WATER_CURRENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CRS]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_CURRENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_CURRENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1579

Definition:
The type of a <WATER_CURRENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 EBB_TIDE EEC_WTRCURTY_EBB_TIDE Horizontal and associated with a falling <TIDE>; an ebb tide. PR [S57A, Attribute, CAT_TS:2]  
2 FLOOD_TIDE EEC_WTRCURTY_FLOOD_TIDE Horizontal and associated with a rising <TIDE>; a flood tide. PR [S57A, Attribute, CAT_TS:1]  
3 GENERAL_FLOW EEC_WTRCURTY_GENERAL_FLOW Horizontal; a general current. PR [S32, "current"]  
4 LONGSHORE EEC_WTRCURTY_LONGSHORE Paralleling the <SHORE> largely within the <SURF_ZONE>, caused by the excess <WATER> brought to the zone by the small net mass transport of <WIND_WAVE>s; a longshore or littoral current. PR [S32, "longshore current"]  
5 NON_EBB_FLOOD_TIDAL EEC_WTRCURTY_NON_EBB_FLOOD_TIDAL Horizontal and associated with <TIDE>s other than <<<EBB_TIDE>>> or <<<FLOOD_TIDE>>>; a non ebb/flood tidal flow. EXAMPLE Rotary flow. PR [S57A, Attribute, CAT_TS:3]  
6 OCEAN EEC_WTRCURTY_OCEAN <<<GENERAL_FLOW>>> in the <OCEAN>; an ocean current. IR [FACC, Annex B, CUR:5]  
7 RIVER EEC_WTRCURTY_RIVER <<<GENERAL_FLOW>>> in <INLAND_WATER>s; a river current. IR [FACC, Annex B, CUR:4]  
8 RIP EEC_WTRCURTY_RIP Return flow that is piled up on a <SHORE> by incoming <WATER_WAVE>s and <WIND>; a rip current. PR [S32, "current: rip"]  
9 TIDAL EEC_WTRCURTY_TIDAL Horizontal and associated with the rise and fall of the <TIDE>; <<<EBB_TIDE>>> or <<<FLOOD_TIDE>>>; a tidal current. PR [S32, "current: tidal"]  
10 WIND_DRIVEN EEC_WTRCURTY_WIND_DRIVEN Generated by the drag of a semi-permanent <WIND> on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>; wind driven. PR [S32, "current: wind driven"]  

EDCS Group Labels: WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CUR]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1580

Definition:
The depth of <WATER> from a <SURFACE_DATUM> to a <WATERBODY_FLOOR>, as a positive number.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "BATHYMETRIC-MEASUREMENT ocean floor depth dimension"]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_DIFFUSE_TURBIDITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_DIFFUSE_TURBIDITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1581

Definition:
A measurement of the reduction of transparency of a liquid caused by diffusion due to the presence of undissolved matter; turbidity. The measurement shall be made in accordance with the procedures specified in 6.3 of I7027.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: I7027, 6.3

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_LEVEL_EFFECT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_LEVEL_EFFECT

EDCS Attribute Code: 1582

Definition:
The effect of surrounding <WATER> on an <OBJECT>; the water level effect.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ALWAYS_DRY EEC_WTRLEVEFF_ALWAYS_DRY Not covered at high water under average meteorological conditions; always dry. PR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:2]  
2 ALWAYS_UNDER_WATER EEC_WTRLEVEFF_ALWAYS_UNDER_WATER Remains covered by <WATER> at all times under average meteorological conditions; always under water. PR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:3]  
3 AWASH EEC_WTRLEVEFF_AWASH Flush with, or washed by, the <WATER_WAVE>s at low water under average meteorological conditions; awash. PR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:5]  
4 COVERS_AND_UNCOVERS EEC_WTRLEVEFF_COVERS_AND_UNCOVERS Periodically extends above and is submerged below the <WATERBODY_SURFACE>; covers and uncovers. EXAMPLE <REEF>. IR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:4] [FACC, Annex B, WLE:4]
5 DRYING EEC_WTRLEVEFF_DRYING Drying. IR [FACC, Annex B, WLE:6]  
6 FLOATING EEC_WTRLEVEFF_FLOATING Resting or moving on the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> without sinking; floating. PR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:7]  
7 PARTIALLY_SUBMERGED EEC_WTRLEVEFF_PARTIALLY_SUBMERGED Partially covered and partially dry at high water; partially submerged. IR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:1] [FACC, Annex B, WLE:1]
8 SUBJECT_TO_INUNDATION EEC_WTRLEVEFF_SUBJECT_TO_INUNDATION Periodically inundated or covered by floodwater, excluding <TIDAL_WATER>s; subject to inundation. PR [S57A, Attribute, WATLEV:6]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: WLE]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_QUALITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_QUALITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1583

Definition:
The quality of <WATER> for drinking.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CONTAMINATED EEC_WTRQUAL_CONTAMINATED Contaminated. IR [FACC, Annex B, YWQ:3]  
2 NON_POTABLE EEC_WTRQUAL_NON_POTABLE Not <<<POTABLE>>>. n/a    
3 POTABLE EEC_WTRQUAL_POTABLE Suitable for consumption by <HUMAN>s; potable. IR [FACC, Annex B, YWQ:1]  
4 TREATABLE EEC_WTRQUAL_TREATABLE Capable of being treated to become <<<POTABLE>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, YWQ:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: YWQ]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_TABLE_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_TABLE_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1584

Definition:
The mean depth of a zone of saturation in the subsurface <TERRAIN> except where bounded by an impermeable body (for example: <ROCK>) in which no water table exists; the water table depth.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: YWT]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1585

Definition:
The type of available <WATER>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ALKALINE EEC_WTRTY_ALKALINE With a pH of 4,5 or less; alkaline. IR [FACC, Annex B, SCC:1]  
2 BRACKISH EEC_WTRTY_BRACKISH Containing greater than or equal to 1 000 and less than or equal to 4 000 milligrams per litre of dissolved salts of minerals; brackish. IR [DES]  
3 FRESH EEC_WTRTY_FRESH Containing less than 1 000 milligrams per litre of dissolved salts or minerals; fresh. IR [APDS, "fresh water"]  
4 MINERAL EEC_WTRTY_MINERAL Containing at least 250 milligrams per litre of dissolved salts and minerals; mineral. IR [FACC, Annex B, SCC:4]  
5 POTABLE EEC_WTRTY_POTABLE Suitable for consumption by <HUMAN>s; potable. IR [FACC, Annex B, SCC:9]  
6 SALT EEC_WTRTY_SALT Containing more than 4 000 milligrams per litre of dissolved salts or minerals; salt. IR [FACC, Annex B, SCC:10]  

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SCC]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATER_VAPOUR_PRESSURE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATER_VAPOUR_PRESSURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1586

Definition:
The partial pressure of water vapour in an <ATMOSPHERE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PRESSURE

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GMET]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_ACOUSTIC_AMBIENT_NOISE_SPECTRAL_MODEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_ACOUSTIC_AMBIENT_NOISE_SPECTRAL_MODEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 1552

Definition:
A type of acoustic ambient noise spectral model or database for <WATERBODY>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ANDES EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_ANDES Ambient Noise Directionality Estimation System (ANDES). IR [NAVMS, Ambient Noise Directionality Estimation System]  
2 ASAPS EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_ASAPS Advanced Surveillance Acoustic Prediction System (ASAPS). IR [NAVMS, Advanced Surveillance Acoustic Prediction System]  
3 ASNM EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_ASNM Arctic Storm Noise Model (ASNM). IR [LFAN]  
4 DANES EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_DANES Directional Ambient Noise Estimation System (DANES). IR [DANES]  
5 FANM EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_FANM Fast Ambient Noise Model (FANM). IR [FANM]  
6 HITS EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_HITS Historical Temporal Shipping (HITS) database. IR [OAML, Historical Temporal Shipping Database]  
7 RANDI EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_RANDI Research Ambient Noise Directionality (RANDI) model. IR [NAVMS, Research Ambient Noise Directionality]  
8 SN EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_SN Shipping Noise (SN) database. IR [OAML, Shipping Noise Database]  
9 WRN EEC_WTRBDACAMBNSE_WRN Wind and Residual Noise (WRN) database. IR [OAML, Wind and Residual Noise Database]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, ALGORITHM_RELATED, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_BIOLUMINESCENCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_BIOLUMINESCENCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1553

Definition:
The rate of photon emittance of visible light from <LIVING_ORGANISM>s in a <WATERBODY>; the waterbody luminescence.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMETRIC_ENTITY_EMIT_RATE

EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, LIVING_ORGANISM, RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "BIOLUMINESCENCE-ANALYSIS-FORECAST luminance rate"]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_CLUTTER_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_CLUTTER_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1554

Definition:
The areal density of <OBJECT>s on a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> that appear to acoustic sensors to be, but that are not, <EXPLOSIVE_MINE>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: AREAL_ENTITY_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_CONFIGURATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_CONFIGURATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 1555

Definition:
The type of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BREAK_IN_SLOPE EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_BREAK_IN_SLOPE A break in a slope. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:2]  
2 DEPRESSION_FLAT_BOTTOM EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_DEPRESSION_FLAT_BOTTOM A <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>, the bottom of which is flat. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:3]  
3 DEPRESSION_SEDIMENT_FILLED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_DEPRESSION_SEDIMENT_FILLED A <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION> that is filled with <SEDIMENT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:6]  
4 DEPRESSION_STEEP_SIDED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_DEPRESSION_STEEP_SIDED A <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>, the sides of which are steep. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:4]  
5 DEPRESSION_V_SHAPED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_DEPRESSION_V_SHAPED A <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION> that is "V" shaped. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:5]  
6 DOUBLE_BREAK_IN_SLOPE EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_DOUBLE_BREAK_IN_SLOPE A double break in a slope. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:1]  
7 ELEVATION_FLAT_TOPPED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_ELEVATION_FLAT_TOPPED A flat-topped elevation. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:7]  
8 ELEVATION_PEAKED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_ELEVATION_PEAKED A peaked elevation. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:8]  
9 ELEVATION_ROUNDED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_ELEVATION_ROUNDED A rounded elevation. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:9]  
10 SCARP_PROBABLY_FAULTED EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_SCARP_PROBABLY_FAULTED A scarp, probably faulted. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:11]  
11 SLUMP_DEBRIS EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_SLUMP_DEBRIS Slump debris. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:12]  
12 SLUMPED_BLOCKS EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_SLUMPED_BLOCKS Slumped blocks. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:10]  
13 STEP EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_STEP A step. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:13]  
14 TERRACE EEC_WTRBDFLRCFG_TERRACE A terrace. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCT:14]  

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BCT]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_GRAZING_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_GRAZING_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1556

Definition:
The mean angle between the horizontal plane at a <WATERBODY_FLOOR> and the scattered acoustic rays; the waterbody floor grazing angle.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, ANGULAR_MEASURE, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [PUWS]

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_MATERIAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_MATERIAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1557

Definition:
The predominant type of <MATERIAL> composing a <WATERBODY_FLOOR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BEDROCK EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_BEDROCK <BEDROCK>. n/a    
2 CLAY_AND_SILT EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_CLAY_AND_SILT Clay and silt. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:1]  
3 CORAL EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_CORAL <CORAL>. n/a    
4 GRAVEL_AND_COBBLE EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_GRAVEL_AND_COBBLE Gravel and cobble. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:4]  
5 MIXED EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_MIXED Mixed <MATERIAL>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:10]  
6 PAVED EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_PAVED Paved. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:7]  
7 PEAT EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_PEAT Peat. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:8] [SOED, "peat", 1]
8 ROCK_AND_BOULDER EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_ROCK_AND_BOULDER <ROCK>s and boulders. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:5]  
9 ROCKY_OUTCROP EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_ROCKY_OUTCROP Rocky outcrop or <SEAMOUNT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:13]  
10 SAND EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_SAND <SAND>. n/a    
11 SAND_AND_GRAVEL EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_SAND_AND_GRAVEL <SAND> and gravel. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:3]  
12 SAND_AND_MUD EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_SAND_AND_MUD <SAND> and mud. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:9]  
13 SILTY_SAND EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_SILTY_SAND Silty sands. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:2]  
14 SLASH EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_SLASH Swampy <LAND>; slash. IR [FACC, Annex B, BMC:12] [SOED, "slash", n3]
15 SNAGS EEC_WTRBDFLRMATTY_SNAGS <SNAG>s. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, SURFACE_MATERIAL, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BMC]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_MORPHOLOGY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_MORPHOLOGY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1558

Definition:
The morphology of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ABYSSAL_HILLS EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_ABYSSAL_HILLS A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION>, on occasion extensive, of low (100 to 500 metres) elevations in an <ABYSS>; abyssal hills. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:24]  
2 ABYSSAL_PLAIN EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_ABYSSAL_PLAIN An extensive, flat, gently sloping or nearly level <TERRAIN_PLAIN> in an <ABYSS>; an abyssal plain. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:18]  
3 APRON EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_APRON A gently dipping <SURFACE> without <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION>s, underlain primarily by <SEDIMENT>, at the base of any steeper slope; an apron. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:25]  
4 ARCHIPELAGIC_APRON EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_ARCHIPELAGIC_APRON A gentle slope with a generally smooth <SURFACE>, characteristically found around groups of <ISLAND>s or <<<SEAMOUNT>>>s; an archipelagic apron. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:26]  
5 BANK EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_BANK An elevation over which the <<WATER_DEPTH>> is relatively shallow, but normally sufficient for safe navigation on the <WATERBODY_SURFACE>; a bank. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:3]  
6 BASIN EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_BASIN <WATERBODY_BASIN>. n/a    
7 BENCH EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_BENCH A level <<<TERRACE>>> that is raised and narrow and that breaks the continuity of a declivity of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR>. IR [ESCI]  
8 BORDERLAND EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_BORDERLAND A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a <<<SHELF>>>, that is highly irregular with <<WATER_DEPTH>>s well in excess of those typical of a <<<SHELF>>>; borderland. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:27]  
9 CANYON EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_CANYON <WATERBODY_FLOOR_CANYON>. n/a    
10 CANYON_LAND EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_CANYON_LAND A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> including multiple <<<CANYON>>>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, SEA:58]  
11 CNTNTL_MARGIN EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_CNTNTL_MARGIN The <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION>, generally consisting of <<<SHELF>>>, <<<SLOPE>>> and <<<RISE>>>, separating a continent from the <<<ABYSSAL_PLAIN>>> or <<<DEEP>>>; the continental margin. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:28]  
12 CNTNTL_RISE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_CNTNTL_RISE A gentle slope rising from the depths of a <WATERBODY> towards the foot of a continental <<<SLOPE>>>; a rise. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:29]  
13 CRATER EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_CRATER A circular <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SEA:59]  
14 DEEP EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_DEEP An obsolete term generally restricted to <<WATER_DEPTH>>s greater than 6 000 metres; a deep. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:4]  
15 ESCARPMENT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_ESCARPMENT An elongated and comparatively steep slope separating gently sloping <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION>s; an escarpment or scarp. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:30]  
16 FAN EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_FAN A relatively smooth, fan-like, depositional <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION> normally sloping away from the outer termination of a <<<CANYON>>>, or <SYSTEM> of <<<CANYON>>>s; a fan or cone. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:31]  
17 FLAT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_FLAT A level <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> frequently uncovered at low <TIDE>; a flat. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:8]  
18 FRACTURE_ZONE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_FRACTURE_ZONE An extensive linear zone of irregular topography, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical <<<RIDGE>>>s, <<<TROUGH>>>s or <<<ESCARPMENT>>>s; a fracture zone. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:32]  
19 GAP EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_GAP A narrow break or gap in a <<<RIDGE>>> or a <<<RISE>>>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:33]  
20 GAT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_GAT A natural or artificial passage or channel through <<<SHOAL>>>s or steep <<<BANK>>>s or across a line of <<<BANK>>>s lying between two channels; a gat. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:2]  
21 GUYOT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_GUYOT A <<<SEAMOUNT>>> having a comparatively smooth flat top; a guyot or tablemount. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:34]  
22 HILL EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_HILL <HILL>. n/a    
23 HOLE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_HOLE A local <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>, often steep-sided; a hole. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:36]  
24 KNOLL EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_KNOLL A relatively small isolated elevation of a rounded shape; a knoll. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:14]  
25 LEDGE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_LEDGE A rocky formation continuous with and fringing a <SHORE>; a ledge. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:10]  
26 LEVEE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_LEVEE A depositional embankment bordering a <<<CANYON>>>, <<<VALLEY>>> or <<<SEA_CHANNEL>>>; a levee. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:37]  
27 LOWLAND EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_LOWLAND Lowland. IR [FACC, Annex B, SEA:57]  
28 MARINE_BAY EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_MARINE_BAY <MARINE_BAY>. n/a    
29 MEDIAN_VALLEY EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_MEDIAN_VALLEY The axial <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION> of a mid-oceanic <<<RIDGE>>>; a median valley. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:38]  
30 MOAT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_MOAT An annular <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION> that may not be continuous, located at the base of many isolated elevations (for example: a <SEAMOUNT> and/or an <ISLAND>); a moat. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:39]  
31 MOUNTAIN EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_MOUNTAIN <MOUNTAIN>. n/a    
32 MUD_FLAT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_MUD_FLAT A relatively level, sandy or muddy coastal <TERRAIN_STRIP> along a <SHORE> or around an <ISLAND>; may be alternately covered and uncovered by the <TIDE> or may be covered by shallow <WATER>; a mud flat. IR [ESCI]  
33 NARROW EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_NARROW A navigable narrow part of a <MARINE_BAY>, <MARINE_STRAIT>, or <RIVER>; a narrows. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:12]  
34 NONE_IDENTIFIED EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_NONE_IDENTIFIED A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> with no identified morphology. IR [FACC, Annex B, SEA:1]  
35 PEAK EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_PEAK A prominent elevation either pointed or of a very limited extent across the summit; a peak. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:41]  
36 PINNACLE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_PINNACLE A high tower or spire-shaped pillar or <ROCK> or <CORAL>, alone or cresting a summit that may extend above the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> and may be an <UNDERWATER_HAZARD>; a pinnacle. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:17]  
37 PLATEAU EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_PLATEAU A <PLATEAU>, one or more sides of which drop off abruptly. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:19]  
38 PROVINCE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_PROVINCE <BATHYMETRIC_PROVINCE>. n/a    
39 REEF EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_REEF <REEF>. n/a    
40 RIDGE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_RIDGE A narrow <WATERBODY_FLOOR_RIDGE>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:15]  
41 RISE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_RISE A broad elevation that rises gently and generally smoothly from the <WATERBODY_FLOOR> forming a <<<RIDGE>>>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:43]  
42 SADDLE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SADDLE A broad pass, resembling in shape a riding saddle, in a <<<RIDGE>>> or between contiguous <<<SEAMOUNT>>>s. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:23]  
43 SEA_CHANNEL EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SEA_CHANNEL A continuously sloping <TERRAIN_CHANNEL> commonly found in <<<FAN>>>s or <<<ABYSSAL_PLAIN>>>s and customarily bordered by <<<LEVEE>>>s on one or both sides; a sea channel. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:44]  
44 SEAMOUNT EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SEAMOUNT <SEAMOUNT>. n/a    
45 SEAMOUNT_CHAIN EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SEAMOUNT_CHAIN A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <<<SEAMOUNT>>>s in linear or arcuate alignment; a seamount chain or seamounts. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:45]  
46 SHELF EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SHELF A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> adjacent to a continent (or around an <ISLAND>) and extending from the <LOW_WATER_LINE> to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of downward slope; a shelf. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:21]  
47 SHELF_EDGE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SHELF_EDGE A narrow <REGION> at the seaward margin of a <<<SHELF>>> along which is a marked increase of slope; a shelf edge or shelf break. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:46]  
48 SHOAL EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SHOAL <SHOAL>. n/a    
49 SILL EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SILL A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION> of relatively shallow depth restricting the movement of <WATER> between <<<BASIN>>>s; a sill. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:47]  
50 SLOPE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SLOPE The slope seaward from the <<<SHELF_EDGE>>> to the upper edge of a <<<CNTNTL_RISE>>> or where there is a general reduction in slope. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:48]  
51 SPUR EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_SPUR A subordinate elevation, <<<RIDGE>>>, or <<<RISE>>> projecting outward from a larger <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION>; a spur. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:20]  
52 TERRACE EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_TERRACE A relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined <WATERBODY_FLOOR_REGION>, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steeper descending slope on the opposite side; a terrace. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:49]  
53 TRENCH EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_TRENCH <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TRENCH>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:6]
54 TROUGH EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_TROUGH A long <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>, characteristically flat bottomed and steep-sided and normally shallower than a <<<TRENCH>>>; a trough. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:22]  
55 VALLEY EEC_WTRBDFLRMRPH_VALLEY A relatively shallow, wide <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>, the <WATERBODY_FLOOR> of which usually has a continuous gradient; a valley, submarine valley or sea valley. This term is generally not used for <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION>s that have characteristics of <<<CANYON>>>s for a significant portion of their extent. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSEA:50]  

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [S57A, Attribute: CATSEA]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_OBJECT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_OBJECT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1559

Definition:
The type of a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_OBJECT> that is located on a <WATERBODY_FLOOR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 FISH_HAVEN EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_FISH_HAVEN A haven for <FISH>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:3]  
2 PINNACLE EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_PINNACLE <WATERBODY_FLOOR_PINNACLE>. n/a    
3 REDUCED_DEPTH EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_REDUCED_DEPTH Reduced depth indicating presence of an unknown <OBJECT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:8]  
4 SHOALING EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_SHOALING Shoaling indicating possible presence of an unknown <OBJECT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:7]  
5 SUBMERGED_PRODUCTION_PLATFORM EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_SUBMERGED_PRODUCTION_PLATFORM Submerged <MARINE_PLATFORM> for oil or gas production. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:5]  
6 UNEXPLODED_MUNITION EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_UNEXPLODED_MUNITION Unexploded <MUNITION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:9]  
7 UNKNOWN_OBSTRUCTION EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_UNKNOWN_OBSTRUCTION Unknown <MARINE_OBSTRUCTION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:0]  
8 UNSPECIFIED_NON_SUB_CONTACT EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_UNSPECIFIED_NON_SUB_CONTACT Unspecified non-submarine contact. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:10]  
9 WELL_HEAD EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_WELL_HEAD Remains of a <WELL_HEAD>. IR [FACC, Annex B, SFC:4]  
10 WRECK EEC_WTRBDFLROBJTY_WRECK <MARINE_WRECK>. n/a   [FACC, Annex B, SFC:6]

EDCS Group Labels: WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SFC]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_FLOOR_ROUGHNESS_CATEGORY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_ROUGHNESS_CATEGORY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1560

Definition:
A qualitative characterization of the roughness of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR> at spatial frequencies relevant to <EXPLOSIVE_MINE> detection; the waterbody floor roughness category.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 SMOOTH EEC_WTRBDFLRRGH_SMOOTH Smooth. EXAMPLE <SAND>. n/a    
2 MODERATE EEC_WTRBDFLRRGH_MODERATE Moderate. EXAMPLE Small-to-medium sized <ROCK>s. n/a    
3 ROUGH EEC_WTRBDFLRRGH_ROUGH Rough. EXAMPLE Large sized <ROCK>s. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE, PHYSIOGRAPHY, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_PROPERTY_SET_ACOUSTIC_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_PROPERTY_SET_ACOUSTIC_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1561

Definition:
The type of the acoustic properties of a <WATERBODY_ACOUSTIC_PROPERTY_SET>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ACTIVE_HIGHLIGHT EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_ACTIVE_HIGHLIGHT The discrete reflection of acoustic energy off an <UNDERWATER_OBJECT>; active highlights. IR [PUWS]  
2 AMBIENT_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_AMBIENT_NOISE Ambient noise. IR [PUWS]  
3 BIOLOGIC_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_BIOLOGIC_NOISE Noise from biological sources. IR [PUWS]  
4 LOSS EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_LOSS The attenuation of sound traveling through a <WATERBODY> and interacting with the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>; loss. IR [PUWS]  
5 MARGINAL_ICE_ZONE_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_MARGINAL_ICE_ZONE_NOISE Noise in the marginal zone between <REGION>s of open <WATER> and those covered by <ICE> on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>. IR [PUWS]  
6 RAIN_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_RAIN_NOISE Distant rain activity surface noise as a component of <<<AMBIENT_NOISE>>>. IR [PUWS]  
7 RESIDUAL_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_RESIDUAL_NOISE The residual component of <<<AMBIENT_NOISE>>>. IR [PUWS]  
8 REVERBERATION EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_REVERBERATION <REVERBERATION>. n/a    
9 SCATTERING_STRENGTH EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_SCATTERING_STRENGTH The strength of scattering of acoustic energy from <OBJECT>s in a <WATERBODY>. IR [PUWS]  
10 SEA_STATE_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_SEA_STATE_NOISE Noise due to the roughness of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> as a component of <<<AMBIENT_NOISE>>>. IR [PUWS]  
11 SENSOR EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_SENSOR Of a sound sensor in a <WATERBODY>. IR [PUWS]  
12 SHIPPING_NOISE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_SHIPPING_NOISE Distant shipping noise as a component of <<<AMBIENT_NOISE>>>. IR [PUWS]  
13 SIGNAL EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_SIGNAL Of a sound source in a <WATERBODY>; acoustic signal. IR [PUWS]  
14 SOUND_SPEED EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_SOUND_SPEED Affecting the <<WATERBODY_SOUND_SPEED>> (for example: <<WATERBODY_TEMPERATURE>>, <<PRACTICAL_SALINITY>>, and/or pressure). IR [PUWS]  
15 TEMPERATURE EEC_WTRBDPRPSETAC_TEMPERATURE <<WATERBODY_TEMPERATURE>>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, PROPERTY_SET, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SOUND_SPEED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SOUND_SPEED

EDCS Attribute Code: 1562

Definition:
The <<SPEED>> of sound in a <WATERBODY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [PUWS]

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_DATA_OBSERVATION_METHOD

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_DATA_OBSERVATION_METHOD

EDCS Attribute Code: 1563

Definition:
The method of observation, measurement, collection, prediction, or estimation of one or more characteristics of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AT_SURFACE EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_AT_SURFACE At the <WATERBODY_SURFACE>. EXAMPLE At the crest of any <WATER_WAVE> present. IR [AGM1]  
2 BELOW_SURFACE EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_BELOW_SURFACE At a point within ten metres below the <WATERBODY_SURFACE>. IR [AGM1]  
3 BUCKET_MEASURED EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_BUCKET_MEASURED Measured directly with a dip bucket. IR [SP35, "surface temperature"]  
4 MODEL_BASED EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_MODEL_BASED Predicted or estimated at the precise level of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>, typically by a model. IR [MSO]  
5 NOT_SPECIFIED EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_NOT_SPECIFIED Not specified. n/a    
6 REMOTELY_MEASURED EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_REMOTELY_MEASURED Estimated from measurements with an infrared camera or other remote sensing instrument directed at a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> from above. IR [MSO]  
7 VESSEL_INJECTION EEC_WTRBDSRFOBV_VESSEL_INJECTION At the depth of a <VESSEL>'s water intake injection port. IR [AGM1]  

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_GRAZING_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_GRAZING_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1564

Definition:
The mean angle between the horizontal plane at a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> and scattered acoustic rays; the waterbody surface grazing angle.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, ANGULAR_MEASURE, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [PUWS]

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_ICE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_ICE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 1565

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fractional <<AREA>> of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> that is covered by <ICE>. Zero means no <ICE> is present and one means the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> is completely covered.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ICE, RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_INSTANTANEOUS_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_INSTANTANEOUS_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 1566

Definition:
The instantaneous height of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> above a <VERTICAL_DATUM> or <SOUNDING_DATUM>. For <OCEAN>s and <SEA>s the <SOUNDING_DATUM> is defined as MSL corrected for the <TIDE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1567

Definition:
The <<WATERBODY_TEMPERATURE>> measured, estimated, or predicted at or near a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Group Labels: TEMPERATURE, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_U_WIND_STRESS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_U_WIND_STRESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 1568

Definition:
The U component (geodetic west-east direction, where east is positive) of the stress on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> induced by <WIND>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MOMENTUM

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "WAVE-FORECAST-ANALYSIS wind stress u component rate"]

Supplemental References: [NPDM]

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_V_WIND_STRESS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_V_WIND_STRESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 1569

Definition:
The V component (geodetic south-north direction, where north is positive) of the stress on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> induced by <WIND>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MOMENTUM

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "WAVE-FORECAST-ANALYSIS wind stress v component rate"]

Supplemental References: [NPDM]

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_SURFACE_WIND_STRESS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_SURFACE_WIND_STRESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 1570

Definition:
The total stress on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> induced by <WIND>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MOMENTUM

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [NPDM]

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERBODY_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERBODY_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1571

Definition:
The <<TEMPERATURE>> of a <WATERBODY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Group Labels: TEMPERATURE, WATERBODY_STATE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "SEA-SURFACE-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION water temperature"]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERCOURSE_CHANNEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERCOURSE_CHANNEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1587

Definition:
The type of trough-like depression that is normally occupied by a <WATERCOURSE>; the watercourse channel type.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BRAIDED EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_BRAIDED Shallow and subdivided into a number of continually shifting smaller channels that are separated by bar deposits; braided. EXAMPLE Split stream. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:14] [FPG]
2 CHANNELIZED EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_CHANNELIZED Contained in a <TERRAIN_CHANNEL>; channelized. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:1] [FPG]
3 GORGE EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_GORGE <GORGE>. n/a    
4 MEANDERING EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_MEANDERING The ratio of the actual channel distance to the straight line distance between two <LOCATION>s on the <WATERCOURSE> is greater than 1,5; meandering. IR [FPG]  
5 NON_MEANDERING EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_NON_MEANDERING The ratio of the actual channel distance to the straight line distance between two <LOCATION>s on the <WATERCOURSE> is 1,5 or less; non-meandering. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:8] [FPG]
6 OXBOW EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_OXBOW A pronounced meander or horseshoe-shaped loop in a <WATERCOURSE>; oxbow. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:32] [FPG]
7 WADI EEC_WTRCRSCHNLTY_WADI <WADI>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FPG]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERCOURSE_GAP_WIDTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERCOURSE_GAP_WIDTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1588

Definition:
The predominant <<TERRAIN_GAP_WIDTH>>, measured between the tops of the first accessible breaks in slope above mean water level on each bank of a <WATERCOURSE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: GW1, GW2, and GW3]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WATERCOURSE_SINK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WATERCOURSE_SINK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1589

Definition:
The type of the sink of a <WATERCOURSE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DISAPPEARING EEC_WTRCRSSINKTY_DISAPPEARING Disappearing. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:2]  
2 DISSIPATING EEC_WTRCRSSINKTY_DISSIPATING Dissipating. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:16]  
3 OTHER_DISAPPEARING EEC_WTRCRSSINKTY_OTHER_DISAPPEARING Disappearing in other than a sinkhole. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:31]  
4 SINKHOLE_DISAPPEARING EEC_WTRCRSSINKTY_SINKHOLE_DISAPPEARING Disappearing in a sinkhole. IR [FACC, Annex B, HFC:30]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WAVE_SPECTRAL_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WAVE_SPECTRAL_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 1590

Definition:
The power represented by a spectrum of <WATER_WAVE>s at a particular centre <<FREQUENCY>> and centre <DIRECTION>; the wave spectral density.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: POWER

EDCS Group Labels: WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [PPO]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WAVE_WHITECAP_RATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WAVE_WHITECAP_RATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1591

Definition:
The rate of occurrence of <WATER_WAVE>s bearing whitecaps on their crests due to <WIND>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [BOWD, Chapter 37]

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WAVELENGTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WAVELENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1592

Definition:
The distance in a periodic wave between two points of corresponding phase in consecutive cycles; the wavelength [AHD, "wavelength", 1].

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none

EDCS Attribute Label: WAYPOINT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_WAYPOINT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1593

Definition:
The type of an <AVIATION_WAYPOINT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AERODROME EEC_WAYPTTY_AERODROME <AERODROME>. n/a    
2 ATC_COMPULSORY EEC_WAYPTTY_ATC_COMPULSORY ATC compulsory. IR [FACC, Annex B, WPT:10]  
3 BACK_COURSE_MARKER EEC_WAYPTTY_BACK_COURSE_MARKER Back course marker. IR [FACC, Annex B, WPT:23]