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EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Attribute Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter L |
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EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LADDER_PRESENT
EDCS Attribute Code: 533
Definition:
An indication that a fixed or moveable ladder is present within or on an <OBJECT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAMBERT_LAW_CONSTANT
EDCS Attribute Code: 534
Definition:
The parameter used in the Lambert Law equation for calculating <WATERBODY_FLOOR> acoustic scattering; the Lambert Law constant.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, WATERBODY_FLOOR
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: [PUWS]
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAND_ROUTE_SLOPE_SEGMENT_LENGTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 535
Definition:
The length of a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> segment having a slope (rise/run) greater than 0,07 for a <ROAD>, or greater than 0,03 for a <RAILWAY>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LOG]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAND_ROUTE_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 536
Definition:
The type of a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | TRAIL | EEC_LDRTETY_TRAIL | A one-lane, dry-weather, unimproved, loose-surfaced <ROAD> intended for low-density traffic; has a minimum <<WIDTH>> of <ROUTE_LANE>s of 2,62 metres (approximately 8 feet) with no large obstacles (boulders, <LOG>s, stumps) and includes gravel- and dirt-surfaced <ROAD>s; a trail. There is no guarantee that the legal maximum gross <GROUND_VEHICLE> weight/gross combined weight for the country or state is assured for all <BRIDGE>s. | IR | [COSAM] | |
| 2 | SECONDARY_ROAD | EEC_LDRTETY_SECONDARY_ROAD | An all-weather <ROAD> with a minimum of two <ROUTE_LANE>s maintained with a hard or loose surface (paved, crushed <ROCK>, gravel) and intended for medium-weight, low-density traffic; has a minimum <<WIDTH>> <ROUTE_LANE>s of approximately 2,62 metres (approximately 8 feet) and no guarantee that the legal maximum gross <GROUND_VEHICLE> weight/gross combined weight for the country or state is assured for all <BRIDGE>s; a secondary road. | IR | [COSAM] | |
| 3 | PRIMARY_ROAD | EEC_LDRTETY_PRIMARY_ROAD | A <ROAD> with two or more <ROUTE_LANE>s consisting of an all-weather hard surface with good driving visibility used for heavy and high-density traffic; has a minimum <<WIDTH>> of <ROUTE_LANE>s of 2,9 metres (approximately 9 feet) with the legal maximum gross <GROUND_VEHICLE> weight/gross combined weight for the country or state assured for all <BRIDGE>s; a primary road. | IR | [COSAM] | |
| 4 | SUPER_HIGHWAY | EEC_LDRTETY_SUPER_HIGHWAY | A highway with four or more <ROUTE_LANE>s comprised of all-weather primary <ROAD>s used for heavy and high-density traffic and usually with a limited access to/from other <ROAD>s; has a minimum <<WIDTH>> of <ROUTE_LANE>s of 2,9 metres (approximately 9 feet) with the maximum gross <GROUND_VEHICLE> weight/gross combined weight for the country or state assured for all <BRIDGE>s; a super highway. Slopes on super highways do not typically exceed 7 percent (rise/run), and curves are designed with superelevations to accommodate <GROUND_VEHICLE> speeds of 80 kilometres per hour or more. | IR | [COSAM] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [COSAM]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAND_ROUTE_USABLE_WEATHER_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 537
Definition:
The type of weather conditions under which a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> is usable.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | ALL | EEC_LDRTEUSBLWXTY_ALL | All-weather. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, WTC:1] | |
| 2 | ALL_LIMITED_TRAFFIC | EEC_LDRTEUSBLWXTY_ALL_LIMITED_TRAFFIC | <<<ALL>>>, however may have limited traffic due to weather. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, WTC:4] | |
| 3 | FAIR_AND_DRY_ONLY | EEC_LDRTEUSBLWXTY_FAIR_AND_DRY_ONLY | Under fair and dry conditions only. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, WTC:2] | |
| 4 | WINTER_ONLY | EEC_LDRTEUSBLWXTY_WINTER_ONLY | Under winter conditions only. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, WTC:3] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: WTC]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE_SURFACE_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 538
Definition:
The composition of the <SURFACE> of a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | ASPHALT | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_ASPHALT | Asphalt, asphaltic concrete, tar macadam, or bitumen bound macadam (including any of these types with concrete ends). | IR | [FACC, Annex B, SMC:5] | |
| 2 | BITUMINOUS | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_BITUMINOUS | Bituminous, tar or <<<ASPHALT>>> mixed in place, oiled. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, SMC:253] | |
| 3 | BRICK | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_BRICK | Brick. | n/a | [SOED, "brick", 1] | |
| 4 | CLAY | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_CLAY | Clay. | n/a | [SOED, "clay", 1] | |
| 5 | COMPOSITE_ge_50_PCT_PERMANENT | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_COMPOSITE_ge_50_PCT_PERMANENT | Composite with 50 percent or more of the <SURFACE> permanent. | n/a | ||
| 6 | COMPOSITE_lt_50_PCT_PERMANENT | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_COMPOSITE_lt_50_PCT_PERMANENT | Composite with less than 50 percent of the <SURFACE> permanent. | n/a | ||
| 7 | CONCRETE | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_CONCRETE | Concrete. | n/a | [SOED, "concrete", 1] | |
| 8 | CORAL | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_CORAL | <CORAL>. | n/a | ||
| 9 | CORDUROY | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_CORDUROY | Corduroy. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:4] | [SOED, "corduroy", 3] |
| 10 | GRADED_SOIL | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_GRADED_SOIL | Graded <SOIL>, rolled <SOIL>, or <GRASS> on graded <SOIL>. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, SMC:255] | |
| 11 | GRAVEL | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_GRAVEL | Gravel. | n/a | [SOED, "gravel", 2] | |
| 12 | HARD | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_HARD | Hard or paved. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:1] | |
| 13 | ICE | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_ICE | <ICE>. | n/a | ||
| 14 | LATERITE | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_LATERITE | Laterite. | n/a | [SOED, "laterite"] | |
| 15 | LOOSE | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_LOOSE | Loose or light. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:3] | |
| 16 | MACADAM | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_MACADAM | Macadam. | n/a | [SOED, "macadam", 2] | |
| 17 | MEMBRANE | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_MEMBRANE | Fibre <MATERIAL>, coated by a water-repellent <MATERIAL> (for example: plastic); membrane. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, SMC:260] | |
| 18 | MIXED_IN_PLACE | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_MIXED_IN_PLACE | Aggregate that has been mixed in place using non-bituminous binders (for example: Portland cement). | IR | [FACC, Annex B, SMC:261] | |
| 19 | MIXED_CONCRETE_ASPHALT | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_MIXED_CONCRETE_ASPHALT | Part <<<CONCRETE>>>, part <<<ASPHALT>>>, or part bitumen-bound <<<MACADAM>>>. | n/a | ||
| 20 | NATURAL | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_NATURAL | Unimproved travel way; natural. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:6] | |
| 21 | PERMANENT | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_PERMANENT | Built for permanent use. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:7] | |
| 22 | SAND | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_SAND | <SAND>; graded, rolled or oiled. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, SMC:263] | |
| 23 | SNOW | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_SNOW | <SNOW_GROUND_COVER>. | n/a | ||
| 24 | SOD | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_SOD | <GRASS> or soft sod. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:5] | |
| 25 | STEEL_GRATING | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_STEEL_GRATING | Constructed of steel gratings, grills or networks of bars. | n/a | ||
| 26 | STEEL_PLANKING | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_STEEL_PLANKING | Pieced steel plankings fitted side-to-side to form a ribbed continuous <SURFACE>. | n/a | ||
| 27 | TEMPORARY | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_TEMPORARY | Built for temporary use. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:8] | |
| 28 | UNGRADED | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_UNGRADED | <GRASS> or <SOIL>, not graded or rolled. | n/a | ||
| 29 | UNPAVED | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_UNPAVED | Loose or unpaved. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RST:2] | |
| 30 | WOOD | EEC_LDTRNSPRTESRF_WOOD | Constructed of wood, often in the form of <LOG>s. | n/a |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: RST]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAND_TRNSP_MEDIAN_PRESENT
EDCS Attribute Code: 539
Definition:
An indication that a median divider is present between multiple <ROUTE_LANE>s or tracks in a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN
EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LAND_TRNSP_MEDIAN_WIDTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 540
Definition:
The <<WIDTH>> of the divider between multiple <ROUTE_LANE>s or tracks in a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LANDING_CRAFT_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 541
Definition:
The type of a <LANDING_CRAFT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | ASSAULT | EEC_LNDGCRFTTY_ASSAULT | Designed for assault landing operations. | IR | [WNT, United States, United States ship designations, Other combatants, Patrol boats and landing craft] | |
| 2 | ASSAULT_CARGO | EEC_LNDGCRFTTY_ASSAULT_CARGO | Designed for carrying <CARGO> in support of assault landing operations. | IR | [WNT, United States, United States ship designations, Other combatants, Patrol boats and landing craft] | |
| 3 | DOCK_LANDING | EEC_LNDGCRFTTY_DOCK_LANDING | Designed to convey portable <DOCK>s, <EQUIPMENT>, and <VEHICLE>s from <SEA> to <SHORE>. | IR | [WNT, United States, United States ship designations, Other combatants, Patrol boats and landing craft] | |
| 4 | LCAC | EEC_LNDGCRFTTY_LCAC | Designed for transporting, <SEA> to <SHORE> and across the <BEACH>, <PERSONNEL>, <WEAPON>s, <EQUIPMENT>, and <CARGO> at high speed; LCAC. | IR | [WNT, United States, United States ship designations, Other combatants, Patrol boats and landing craft] | |
| 5 | TANK_LANDING | EEC_LNDGCRFTTY_TANK_LANDING | Designed to transport <ARMOURED_TRACKED_FIGHTING_VEHICLE>s to <SHORE>; tank landing. | IR | [WNT, United States, United States ship designations, Other combatants, Patrol boats and landing craft] |
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LANDING_DISTANCE_AVAILABLE
EDCS Attribute Code: 542
Definition:
The <<LENGTH>> of a <RUNWAY> that is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an <AIRCRAFT> landing; the landing distance available.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, DIMENSION, TRNSP
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [DAFIF, Sec. 201.B.37, "Landing Distance Available"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LANDING_LIGHT_INTENSITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 543
Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fractional intensity of external <LIGHTING> on an <AIRCRAFT> that is used to illuminate the <LAND> during landing procedures. Zero means unlit and one means maximum intensity.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, RATE_OR_RATIO, TRNSP, VEHICLE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.2, Bit: 12 (Landing Lights)]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LANE_COUNT
EDCS Attribute Code: 544
Definition:
The number of <ROUTE_LANE>s in a <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; the lane count.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT
EDCS Group Labels: TRNSP
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LANE_MARKING_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 545
Definition:
The type of lane marking on a <ROAD> or <RUNWAY>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | CENTRE_DASH | EEC_LANEMKTY_CENTRE_DASH | Centre-line consisting of a single dashed line. | n/a | ||
| 2 | CENTRE_SOLID | EEC_LANEMKTY_CENTRE_SOLID | Centre-line consisting of a single continuous line. | n/a | ||
| 3 | SIDES_SOLID | EEC_LANEMKTY_SIDES_SOLID | Sidelines consisting of a single continuous <LINE> each. | n/a | ||
| 4 | SIDES_SOLID_CTR_DASH | EEC_LANEMKTY_SIDES_SOLID_CTR_DASH | <<<SIDES_SOLID>>>, plus a <<<CENTRE_DASH>>>. | n/a | ||
| 5 | SIDES_SOLID_CTR_SOLID | EEC_LANEMKTY_SIDES_SOLID_CTR_SOLID | <<<SIDES_SOLID>>>, plus a <<<CENTRE_SOLID>>>. | n/a |
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LARGE_SCALE_PRECIPITATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 546
Definition:
The component of <<ACCUM_PRECIP_DENSITY>> caused by a non-convective meteorological phenomenon in a mesoscale or larger <REGION>; the large scale precipitation.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SURFACE_DENSITY
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LARGE_TANKER_DENSITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 547
Definition:
The areal density of large tanker <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL>s (dead weight greater than 159 000 kilograms (approximately 175 000 tons) and less than or equal to 318 000 kilograms (approximately 350 000 tons); <<LENGTH>> of approximately 300 to 325 metres) in a <WATERBODY_SURFACE_REGION>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: AREAL_ENTITY_DENSITY
EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, INDUSTRY, RATE_OR_RATIO, TRNSP, VEHICLE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [OAML, Historical Temporal Shipping Database]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LATENT_HEAT_FLUX
EDCS Attribute Code: 548
Definition:
The rate of heat flow per unit <<MASS>> for a <SYSTEM> in a reversible, isobaric-isothermic change of phase; the latent heat flux.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: IRRADIANCE
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, TEMPERATURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LATENT_HEAT_FUSION
EDCS Attribute Code: 549
Definition:
The amount of energy per unit <<MASS>> of an <OBJECT> required to change its <<PHYSICAL_STATE>> from solid to liquid; the latent heat of fusion.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPECIFIC_ENERGY
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, FLUID_CONDITION, TEMPERATURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET, "latent heat (fusion)"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LATENT_HEAT_SUBLIMATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 550
Definition:
The amount of energy per unit <<MASS>> of an <OBJECT> required to change its <<PHYSICAL_STATE>> from solid to gas; the latent heat of sublimation.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPECIFIC_ENERGY
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, FLUID_CONDITION, TEMPERATURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET, "latent heat (sublimation)"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LATENT_HEAT_VAPOURIZATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 551
Definition:
The amount of energy per unit <<MASS>> of an <OBJECT> required to change its <<PHYSICAL_STATE>> from liquid to gas; the latent heat of vapourization.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPECIFIC_ENERGY
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, FLUID_CONDITION, TEMPERATURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET, "latent heat (vaporization)"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEAF_AREA_INDEX
EDCS Attribute Code: 552
Definition:
The single sided leaf area (projected) per unit <<AREA>> of <LAND>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: LIVING_ORGANISM, PLANT, RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [ESRT]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_ABOVE_BANK_ANGLE
EDCS Attribute Code: 553
Definition:
The angle from the horizontal plane to the portion above the mean level of the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> of the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BGL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_ABOVE_BANK_SLOPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 554
Definition:
The <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of the portion above the mean level of the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> of the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BGL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_BANK_HEIGHT
EDCS Attribute Code: 555
Definition:
The <<HEIGHT>> of the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE> measured from the mean level of the <WATER> to the first break in <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> above the mean level of the <WATER>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BHL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_BANK_SLOPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 556
Definition:
The <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE> measured from the mean level of the <WATER> to the first accessible break in slope above the mean level of the <WATER>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SL1 and SL2]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_BANK_SOIL_CONE_INDEX
EDCS Attribute Code: 557
Definition:
The <<SOIL_CONE_INDEX>> of a left <WATERBODY_BANK>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PRESSURE
EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, PHYSIOGRAPHY, SURFACE_MATERIAL
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_BANK_VEGETATION_DENSITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 558
Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fractional density of <VEGETATION> found on the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE> as a linearly-scaled fraction of bank <<AREA>>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: LIVING_ORGANISM, PLANT, RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BVL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_BELOW_BANK_ANGLE
EDCS Attribute Code: 559
Definition:
The angle from the horizontal plane to the portion below the mean level of the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> of the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE>, below the mean level of the <WATER>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BWL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_BELOW_BANK_SLOPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 560
Definition:
The <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of the portion below the mean level of the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> of the left <WATERBODY_BANK> (facing downstream) of a <WATERCOURSE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BWL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LEFT_TERRAIN_BANK_SLOPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 561
Definition:
The <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of the left bank of a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_OBJECT> (for example: a <TERRAIN_CUT> and/or an <EMBANKMENT>).
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LENGTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 562
Definition:
The length measured in the horizontal plane of the longer of two orthogonal linear axes of an <OBJECT>; the length. For a square <OBJECT>, either axis may be measured. For a round <OBJECT>, the <<OUTSIDE_DIAMETER>> is measured. For a <BRIDGE>, the distance between the <BRIDGE_PIER>s is measured.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, DIMENSION
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LEF]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LF_ACOUSTIC_SCTR_LAYER_BOTTOM_DEPTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 563
Definition:
The <<DEPTH_BELOW_WATERBODY_SURFACE>> of the lower (bottom) <BOUNDARY> of a low frequency scattering layer.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION, LOCATION, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [OAML, Volume Scattering Strength Database]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LF_ACOUSTIC_SCTR_LAYER_TOP_DEPTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 564
Definition:
The <<DEPTH_BELOW_WATERBODY_SURFACE>> of the upper (top) boundary of a low frequency scattering layer.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION, LOCATION, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [OAML, Volume Scattering Strength Database]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LF_BOTTOM_LOSS_REGION_IDENTIFIER
EDCS Attribute Code: 565
Definition:
In a <WATERBODY>, the numeric identifier of a low frequency bottom loss <REGION>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: INDEX
EDCS Group Labels: IDENTIFICATION, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [OAML, Low-Frequency Bottom-Loss Database]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIFT_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 566
Definition:
The type of a <LIFT> based on the kind of <OBJECT>s it is intended to transport.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | FREIGHT | EEC_LIFTTY_FREIGHT | For moving <OBJECT>s or <MATERIAL>s; freight. | n/a | ||
| 2 | PERSONNEL | EEC_LIFTTY_PERSONNEL | For moving <PERSONNEL>. | n/a |
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIFTED_ATMOSPHERE_STABILITY_INDEX
EDCS Attribute Code: 567
Definition:
A stability index used to determine the occurrence of severe weather; the lifted atmosphere stability index. The lifted atmosphere stability index, LI, is defined by LI = T5 - LTS(degrees Celsius), where T5 is the dry-bulb <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> at 500 hectopascals and LTS is the <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> of a parcel of <AIR> at the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> lifted adiabatically to 500 hectopascals.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [WMO182, "lifted index - LI"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIFTING_CAPACITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 568
Definition:
The maximum weight that an <EQUIPMENT> can lift; the lifting capacity.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MASS
EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, TRNSP
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_BEAM_SPREAD
EDCS Attribute Code: 569
Definition:
Twice the angle from the beam axis at which the intensity of a <LIGHT> is 10 percent of its maximum value; for an omni-directional light, 360 arc degrees; the light beam spread.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [IEFE]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_COLOUR
EDCS Attribute Code: 570
Definition:
The colour emitted from a <LIGHT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | AMBER | EEC_LGTCOLR_AMBER | Amber. | n/a | ||
| 2 | BLUE | EEC_LGTCOLR_BLUE | Blue. | n/a | ||
| 3 | GREEN | EEC_LGTCOLR_GREEN | Green. | n/a | ||
| 4 | MAGENTA | EEC_LGTCOLR_MAGENTA | Magenta. | n/a | ||
| 5 | ORANGE | EEC_LGTCOLR_ORANGE | Orange. | n/a | ||
| 6 | RED | EEC_LGTCOLR_RED | Red. | n/a | ||
| 7 | WHITE | EEC_LGTCOLR_WHITE | White. | n/a | ||
| 8 | YELLOW | EEC_LGTCOLR_YELLOW | Yellow. | n/a |
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_ELEVATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 571
Definition:
The <<ELEVATION>> of a <LIGHT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, LOCATION
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: EOL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_EXHIBITION_CONDITION
EDCS Attribute Code: 572
Definition:
The exhibition condition of a <LIGHT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | CONSTANT | EEC_LGTEXHIBCND_CONSTANT | Shown constantly (day and night) without change of character. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, EXCLIT:1] | |
| 2 | DAYTIME | EEC_LGTEXHIBCND_DAYTIME | Only exhibited by day; daytime. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, EXCLIT:2] | |
| 3 | NIGHT_TIME | EEC_LGTEXHIBCND_NIGHT_TIME | Only exhibited at night; night-time. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, EXCLIT:4] | |
| 4 | REDUCED_VISIBILITY | EEC_LGTEXHIBCND_REDUCED_VISIBILITY | Exhibited in <FOG> or conditions of reduced visibility. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, EXCLIT:3] |
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [S57A, Attribute: EXCLIT]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_FUNCTION
EDCS Attribute Code: 573
Definition:
The function of a <LIGHT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | AEROLIGHT | EEC_LGTFN_AEROLIGHT | Established for aeronautical navigation and may be of higher power than marine <LIGHT>s and visible from well offshore; an aerolight. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:5] | |
| 2 | AIR_OBSTRUCTION | EEC_LGTFN_AIR_OBSTRUCTION | Marks an obstacle which constitutes a danger to air navigation; air obstruction. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:6] | |
| 3 | BEARING | EEC_LGTFN_BEARING | Enables its approximate bearing to be obtained without the use of a compass. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:18] | |
| 4 | DIRECTIONAL | EEC_LGTFN_DIRECTIONAL | Illuminates a sector of very narrow angle and intended to mark a <DIRECTION> to follow; directional. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:1] | |
| 5 | EMERGENCY | EEC_LGTFN_EMERGENCY | Available as a backup to a main <LIGHT> that will be illuminated should the main <LIGHT> fail; emergency. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:17] | |
| 6 | FLOOD | EEC_LGTFN_FLOOD | A broad beam <LIGHT> used to illuminate a <STRUCTURE> or <TRACT>; flood. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:8] | [FACC, Annex B, LFC:8] |
| 7 | FOG_DETECTOR | EEC_LGTFN_FOG_DETECTOR | Used to automatically determine conditions of visibility that warrant the turning on or off of a sound signal; fog detector. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:7] | |
| 8 | FRONT | EEC_LGTFN_FRONT | In a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of leading <LIGHT>s, describes the relative <LOCATION> of this <LIGHT> in the lead as being in front as viewed from seaward. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:12] | |
| 9 | FRONT_OR_LOWER | EEC_LGTFN_FRONT_OR_LOWER | <<<FRONT>>> and/or <<<LOWER>>>. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, LFC:3] | |
| 10 | LEADING | EEC_LGTFN_LEADING | Associated with other <LIGHT>s to form a leading line to be followed. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:4] | [FACC, Annex B, LFC:4] |
| 11 | LOWER | EEC_LGTFN_LOWER | In a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of leading <LIGHT>s, describes the relative <LOCATION> of the <LIGHT> in the lead as being lower as viewed from seaward. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:15] | |
| 12 | MIDDLE | EEC_LGTFN_MIDDLE | In a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of three or more leading <LIGHT>s, describes the relative <LOCATION> of the <LIGHT> in the lead as being in the middle as viewed from seaward. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, LFC:15] | |
| 13 | REAR | EEC_LGTFN_REAR | In a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of leading <LIGHT>s, describes the relative <LOCATION> of the <LIGHT> in the lead as being in the rear as viewed from seaward. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:13] | |
| 14 | REAR_OR_UPPER | EEC_LGTFN_REAR_OR_UPPER | <<<REAR>>> and/or <<<UPPER>>>. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, LFC:2] | |
| 15 | SPOTLIGHT | EEC_LGTFN_SPOTLIGHT | Powerful and focused so as to illuminate a small <REGION>; spotlight. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:11] | [FACC, Annex B, LFC:11] |
| 16 | STRIP | EEC_LGTFN_STRIP | Has a linear form, generally horizontal, that can reach a <<LENGTH>> of several metres; strip. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:9] | |
| 17 | SUBSIDIARY | EEC_LGTFN_SUBSIDIARY | Placed on or near the support of a main <LIGHT> and having a special use in navigation; subsidiary. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:10] | |
| 18 | UPPER | EEC_LGTFN_UPPER | In a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of leading <LIGHT>s, describes the position of the <LIGHT> in the lead as being upper as viewed from seaward. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:14] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LFC]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_ICE_ACCRETION_PROBABILITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 574
Definition:
The probability of light accretion of <ICE> on the <SURFACE>s of <MARINE_OBJECT>s. Such accretion can occur on <SURFACE>s on top of, over, or near a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> when the ambient <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> is equal to or below 271,15 kelvin (-2 degrees Celsius) and the <<WIND_SPEED>> is greater than or equal to 11,32 metres per second (22 knots).
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: ICE, MATERIAL, RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE_MATERIAL, WATERBODY_SURFACE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AGC1, Chapter 7, "ship ice accretion"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_MULTIPLICITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 575
Definition:
The number of <LIGHT>s of identical character that exist as a co-located <SET>; the light multiplicity.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT
EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: MOL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_PATTERN
EDCS Attribute Code: 576
Definition:
The type of sequence, grouping, and/or distinctive character of a <LIGHT>; the light pattern.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | ALTERNATING | EEC_LGTPAT_ALTERNATING | Rhythmic showing, in any given <DIRECTION>, two or more colours in a regularly repeated sequence with a regular periodicity, often alternating. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:28] | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:1] |
| 2 | COMPOSITE_GROUP_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_COMPOSITE_GROUP_FLASH | <<<GROUP_FLASHING>>>, where all of the groups occur as multiple groups within a period; composite group-flashing. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:2] | |
| 3 | COMPOSITE_GROUP_OCCULTING | EEC_LGTPAT_COMPOSITE_GROUP_OCCULTING | Rhythmic, in which the total duration of light in a period is clearly longer than the total duration of darkness, and the long duration light periods are separated by multiple short duration light periods; composite group-occulting. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:3] | |
| 4 | DIRECTIONAL | EEC_LGTPAT_DIRECTIONAL | Having a very narrow sector designed to signal or mark a <DIRECTION> to be followed. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:36] | |
| 5 | DIRECTIONAL_MOIRE | EEC_LGTPAT_DIRECTIONAL_MOIRE | A sodium <LIGHT> gives a yellow background to a screen on which a vertical black <LINE> will be seen by an observer on the <CENTRE_LINE>; directional moiré. This pattern is produced by a short-range (up to 2 kilometres) type of directional <LIGHT>. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:43] | |
| 6 | FIXED | EEC_LGTPAT_FIXED | Shows continuously with a constant luminous intensity and colour in each <DIRECTION>; fixed. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:1] | |
| 7 | FIXED_ALTERNATING_FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_FIXED_ALTERNATING_FLASHING | <<<FIXED_FLASHING>>> but alternating in two or more colours; fixed and alternating flashing. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:60] | |
| 8 | FIXED_FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_FIXED_FLASHING | Rhythmic with a <<<FIXED>>> light over which is superimposed a <<<FLASHING>>> light; fixed and flashing. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:13] | |
| 9 | FIXED_GROUP_FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_FIXED_GROUP_FLASHING | Rhythmic with a <<<FIXED>>> light over which is superimposed a <<<GROUP_FLASHING>>> light; fixed/group-flashing. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:7] | |
| 10 | FIXED_LONG_FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_FIXED_LONG_FLASHING | <<<FIXED_FLASHING>>>, in which a single flash of not less than two seconds duration is regularly repeated; fixed/long-flashing. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:16] | |
| 11 | FLASH_ALTERNATING | EEC_LGTPAT_FLASH_ALTERNATING | <<<FLASHING>>> but alternating in two or more colours; flash alternating. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:19] | |
| 12 | FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_FLASHING | Rhythmic, in which the total duration of light in a period is clearly shorter than the total duration of darkness and all of the appearances of light are of equal duration. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:2] | |
| 13 | FLASHING_LONG_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_FLASHING_LONG_FLASH | <<<FLASHING>>> excepting the final appearance of the light, which is longer; flashing/long-flash. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:14] | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:46] |
| 14 | GROUP_ALTERNATING | EEC_LGTPAT_GROUP_ALTERNATING | <<<GROUP_FLASHING>>> but alternating in two or more colours; group alternating. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:20] | |
| 15 | GROUP_FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_GROUP_FLASHING | <<<FLASHING>>> and occurring in groups; group-flashing. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:9] | |
| 16 | GROUP_OCCULTING | EEC_LGTPAT_GROUP_OCCULTING | Rhythmic, in which the total duration of light in a period is clearly longer than the total duration of darkness, and the long duration light periods are separated by a single short duration light period; group-occulting. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:10] | |
| 17 | GROUP_QUICK_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_GROUP_QUICK_FLASH | Rhythmic, exhibiting very rapid regular alternations of light and darkness, with a repetition rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute but less than 80 flashes per minute, is interrupted by regularly repeated eclipses of constant and short duration; group quick-flash. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:28] | |
| 18 | GROUP_VERY_QUICK | EEC_LGTPAT_GROUP_VERY_QUICK | Rhythmic, exhibiting very rapid regular alternations of light and darkness, with a repetition rate of not less than 80 flashes per minute but less than 160 flashes per minute, is interrupted by regularly repeated eclipses of constant and short duration; group very quick-flash. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:29] | |
| 19 | INTENSIFIED | EEC_LGTPAT_INTENSIFIED | Intensified. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:33] | |
| 20 | INTERRUPTED_QUICK_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_INTERRUPTED_QUICK_FLASH | Rhythmic, in which the sequence of flashes, with a repetition rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute but less than 80 flashes per minute, is interrupted by regularly repeated eclipses of constant and long duration; interrupted quick-flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:9] | |
| 21 | INTERRUPTED_ULTRA_QUICK | EEC_LGTPAT_INTERRUPTED_ULTRA_QUICK | Rhythmic, in which the ultra quick flashes (160 or more per minute) are interrupted at regular intervals by eclipses of long duration; interrupted ultra quick-flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:11] | |
| 22 | INTERRUPTED_VERY_QUICK | EEC_LGTPAT_INTERRUPTED_VERY_QUICK | Rhythmic, in which the very rapid alterations of light and darkness are interrupted at regular intervals by eclipses of long duration; interrupted very quick-flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:10] | |
| 23 | ISOPHASE | EEC_LGTPAT_ISOPHASE | Rhythmic, with all durations of light and darkness equal; isophase. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:7] | |
| 24 | LIGHTED | EEC_LGTPAT_LIGHTED | Lighted. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:21] | |
| 25 | LONG_FLASHING | EEC_LGTPAT_LONG_FLASHING | Rhythmic, in which a single flash of not less than two seconds duration is regularly repeated; long-flashing. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:3] | |
| 26 | LONG_FLASHING_ALTERNATING | EEC_LGTPAT_LONG_FLASHING_ALTERNATING | <<<LONG_FLASHING>>> but alternating in two or more colours; long-flashing alternating. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:17] | |
| 27 | MORSE_CODE | EEC_LGTPAT_MORSE_CODE | Rhythmic, in which appearances of light of two clearly different durations are grouped to represent a character or characters in the Morse code. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:12] | |
| 28 | OCCULTING | EEC_LGTPAT_OCCULTING | Rhythmic, in which the total duration of light in a period is clearly longer than the total duration of darkness and all the eclipses are of equal duration; occulting. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:8] | |
| 29 | OCCULTING_ALTERNATING | EEC_LGTPAT_OCCULTING_ALTERNATING | <<<OCCULTING>>> but alternating in two or more colours; occulting alternating. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:17] | |
| 30 | OCCULTING_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_OCCULTING_FLASH | <<<OCCULTING>>>, superimposed on which is a <<<FLASHING>>> light; occulting/flash. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:15] | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:47] |
| 31 | QUICK_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_QUICK_FLASH | Rhythmic, exhibiting without interruption, very rapid regular alternations of light and darkness with a repetition rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute but less than 80 flashes per minute; quick flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:4] | |
| 32 | QUICK_PLUS_LONG_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_QUICK_PLUS_LONG_FLASH | Rhythmic, exhibiting without interruption, very rapid regular alternations of light and darkness with a repetition rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute but less than 80 flashes per minute, and all of the appearances of light are of equal duration excepting the final one, which is longer; quick-flash plus long-flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:25] | |
| 33 | THREE_FIXED_HORIZONTAL | EEC_LGTPAT_THREE_FIXED_HORIZONTAL | Three fixed in a horizontal arrangement. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:24] | |
| 34 | THREE_FIXED_VERTICAL | EEC_LGTPAT_THREE_FIXED_VERTICAL | Three fixed in a vertical arrangement. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:23] | |
| 35 | TWO_FIXED_HORIZONTAL | EEC_LGTPAT_TWO_FIXED_HORIZONTAL | Two fixed in a horizontal arrangement. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:22] | |
| 36 | TWO_FIXED_VERTICAL | EEC_LGTPAT_TWO_FIXED_VERTICAL | Two fixed in a vertical arrangement. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:21] | |
| 37 | ULTRA_PLUS_LONG_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_ULTRA_PLUS_LONG_FLASH | <<<ULTRA_QUICK_FLASH>>>, and all of the appearances of light are of equal duration excepting the final one, which is longer; ultra quick-flash plus long-flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:27] | |
| 38 | ULTRA_QUICK_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_ULTRA_QUICK_FLASH | Rhythmic, in which flashes are repeated at a rate of not less than 160 flashes per minute; ultra quick flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:6] | |
| 39 | UNLIGHTED | EEC_LGTPAT_UNLIGHTED | Unlighted. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, CHA:23] | |
| 40 | VERY_QUICK_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_VERY_QUICK_FLASH | Rhythmic, in which flashes are repeated at a rate of not less than 80 flashes per minute but less than 160 flashes per minute; very quick flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:5] | |
| 41 | VERY_QUICK_PLUS_LONG_FLASH | EEC_LGTPAT_VERY_QUICK_PLUS_LONG_FLASH | <<<VERY_QUICK_FLASH>>>, and all of the appearances of light are of equal duration excepting the final one, which is longer; very quick-flash plus long-flash. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITCHR:25] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CHA]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_PERIOD
EDCS Attribute Code: 577
Definition:
The <<TIME_QUANTITY>> occupied by an entire cycle of intervals of light and dark of a <LIGHT>; the light period.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: TIME
EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, TIME
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: PER]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_RELATIVE_LOCATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 578
Definition:
The relative horizontal <LOCATION> of a <LIGHT> in a range of two or three <LIGHT>s; the light relative position.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | FRONT | EEC_LGTRELLOC_FRONT | Front. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RGS:1] | |
| 2 | MIDDLE | EEC_LGTRELLOC_MIDDLE | Middle. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RGS:2] | |
| 3 | REAR | EEC_LGTRELLOC_REAR | Rear. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RGS:3] | |
| 4 | SHARED | EEC_LGTRELLOC_SHARED | Shared. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, RGS:4] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: RGS]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_SECTOR_ANGLE
EDCS Attribute Code: 579
Definition:
The horizontal angular sector limits of the visibility of a <LIGHT>; limits of sectors and arcs of visibility are arranged clockwise and are given from seaward toward the <LIGHT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, DEMARCATION, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LSA]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_SUPERVISED
EDCS Attribute Code: 580
Definition:
An indication that a <LIGHT> is supervised.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN
EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SUP]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_TYPE
EDCS Attribute Code: 581
Definition:
The type of a <LIGHT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | DISPLAY | EEC_LGTTY_DISPLAY | <DISPLAY_LIGHT>. | n/a | ||
| 2 | SPOTLIGHT | EEC_LGTTY_SPOTLIGHT | Powerful and focused so as to illuminate a small <REGION>; spotlight. | n/a | ||
| 3 | STREET_LAMP | EEC_LGTTY_STREET_LAMP | <STREET_LAMP>. | n/a |
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_VISIBILITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 582
Definition:
The type of specific visibility of a <LIGHT>, with respect to the intensity of the <LIGHT> and ease of recognition.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | DELIBERATELY_RESTRICTED | EEC_LGTVIS_DELIBERATELY_RESTRICTED | Deliberately reduced in intensity or restricted in extent, typically to reduce its effect on a <BUILT_UP_REGION>. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:6] | [FACC, Annex B, VIS:6] |
| 2 | FAINT | EEC_LGTVIS_FAINT | Decreased apparent intensity of a <LIGHT>, which may occur in the case of partial obstructions; faint. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:3] | |
| 3 | HIGH_INTENSITY | EEC_LGTVIS_HIGH_INTENSITY | Non-marine <LIGHT>s with a higher power than marine <LIGHT>s and visible from well off shore; high intensity. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:1] | |
| 4 | INTENSIFIED | EEC_LGTVIS_INTENSIFIED | Intensified in one light sector, thus having a longer range than in other light sectors. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:4] | |
| 5 | LOW_INTENSITY | EEC_LGTVIS_LOW_INTENSITY | Non-marine <LIGHT>s with lower power than marine <LIGHT>s; low intensity. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:2] | |
| 6 | OBSCURED | EEC_LGTVIS_OBSCURED | The arc of a light sector, as designated by its limiting bearings in which the <LIGHT> is not visible from seaward, is obscured. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:7] | [FACC, Annex B, VIS:7] |
| 7 | PARTIALLY_OBSCURED | EEC_LGTVIS_PARTIALLY_OBSCURED | A light sector is partially obscured. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:8] | [FACC, Annex B, VIS:8] |
| 8 | UNINTENSIFIED | EEC_LGTVIS_UNINTENSIFIED | Unintensified in one light sector, thus having a shorter range than other light sectors. | PR | [S57A, Attribute, LITVIS:5] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: VIS]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHT_VISIBILITY_RANGES
EDCS Attribute Code: 583
Definition:
A set of two numbers defining the range of visibility at a <LIGHT> in nautical miles; formatted in a Basic Latin string as a pair of numbers separated by a slash ("/") if only two visibilities exist or by a dash ("-") separating the greatest and least visibilities if three or more visibilities exist.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING
EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: MLR]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTING_CHARACTERIZATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 584
Definition:
The qualitative characterization of lighting intensity.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | BRIGHTLY_LIT | EEC_LGTCHR_BRIGHTLY_LIT | Brightly lit. | n/a | ||
| 2 | DIMLY_LIT | EEC_LGTCHR_DIMLY_LIT | Dimly lit. | n/a | ||
| 3 | LIGHTS_OFF | EEC_LGTCHR_LIGHTS_OFF | Lights off. | n/a |
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_CURRENT_STRENGTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 585
Definition:
The strength of the discharge current flowing in a stroke of <LIGHTNING>, usually in the return stroke.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: ELECTRIC_CURRENT
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET, "lightning current"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_DATA_CONSISTENCY
EDCS Attribute Code: 586
Definition:
The quantity of the chi-square statistical agreement between cloud-to-ground detections of <LIGHTNING>; the lightning data consistency.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_DETECTOR_COUNT
EDCS Attribute Code: 587
Definition:
The number of detectors reporting a <LIGHTNING> discharge; the lightning detector count.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_LOC_ERR_ELLPS_ANGLE
EDCS Attribute Code: 588
Definition:
The <<GEODETIC_AZIMUTH>> of the semi-major axis of the error ellipse of the <LOCATION> of a stroke of <LIGHTNING>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_LOC_ERR_ELLPS_MAJOR_AXIS
EDCS Attribute Code: 589
Definition:
The <<LENGTH>> of the semi-major axis of the error ellipse at the <LOCATION> of a stroke of <LIGHTNING>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_LOC_ERR_ELLPS_MINOR_AXIS
EDCS Attribute Code: 590
Definition:
The <<LENGTH>> of the semi-minor axis of the error ellipse at the <LOCATION> of a stroke of <LIGHTNING>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_POLARITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 591
Definition:
The polarity of a stroke of <LIGHTNING>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | NEGATIVE | EEC_LGTNINGPOL_NEGATIVE | The polarity at a point along or within the lightning channel is negative. | IR | [GENM] | |
| 2 | POSITIVE | EEC_LGTNINGPOL_POSITIVE | The polarity at a point along or within the lightning channel is positive. | IR | [GENM] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GENM]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_PROBABILITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 592
Definition:
The probability that <LIGHTNING> will occur.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_STROKE_COUNT
EDCS Attribute Code: 593
Definition:
The number of strokes of <LIGHTNING> that constitute a single <LIGHTNING> discharge; the lightning stroke count.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIGHTNING_TIME_ADJUSTMENT
EDCS Attribute Code: 594
Definition:
The <<TIME_QUANTITY>> added to the observation time of a stroke of <LIGHTNING> to account for increased accuracy; the lightning time adjustment.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: TIME
EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, TIME
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [AAL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LINEAR_ATTENUATION_COEFFICIENT
EDCS Attribute Code: 595
Definition:
The coefficient denoting the rate of reduction in value over the unit <<LENGTH>>; the linear attenuation coefficient.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: INV_LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIQUID_CAPACITY
EDCS Attribute Code: 596
Definition:
The amount of liquid an <OBJECT> is capable of carrying, storing, or delivering; the liquid capacity.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUME
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, FLUID_CONDITION, TRNSP
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LITTORAL_CURRENT_EAST_SPEED
EDCS Attribute Code: 597
Definition:
The <<WATER_CURRENT_SPEED>> in a <SURF_ZONE> in the geodetic east-west <DIRECTION>, where east is positive; the littoral current east speed.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [NPDM]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LITTORAL_CURRENT_NORTH_SPEED
EDCS Attribute Code: 598
Definition:
The <<WATER_CURRENT_SPEED>> in a <SURF_ZONE> in the geodetic south-north <DIRECTION>, where north is positive; the littoral current north speed.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [NPDM]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LITTORAL_CURRENT_U_SPEED
EDCS Attribute Code: 599
Definition:
The <<WATER_CURRENT_SPEED>> in a <SURF_ZONE> in the X <DIRECTION> of a projection-based coordinate system, where +X is positive; the littoral current "U" speed.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [NPDM]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LITTORAL_CURRENT_V_SPEED
EDCS Attribute Code: 600
Definition:
The <<WATER_CURRENT_SPEED>> in a <SURF_ZONE> in the Y <DIRECTION> of a projection-based coordinate system, where +Y is positive; the littoral current "V" speed.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED
EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_STATE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [NPDM]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIVING_ORGANISM_COMMON_NAME
EDCS Attribute Code: 601
Definition:
A common name for a <LIVING_ORGANISM>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING
EDCS Group Labels: IDENTIFICATION, LIVING_ORGANISM
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LIVING_ORGANISM_SCIENTIFIC_NAME
EDCS Attribute Code: 602
Definition:
The two-part Latinized name for a <LIVING_ORGANISM>, consisting of a capitalized generic name followed by a usually non-capitalized specific epithet; a scientific name or a binomial name.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING
EDCS Group Labels: IDENTIFICATION, LIVING_ORGANISM
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOAD_CLASS_ONE_WAY_TRACKED
EDCS Attribute Code: 603
Definition:
The dynamic live load weight-bearing capacity of a <BRIDGE> or <BRIDGE_SPAN> for one-way, tracked <GROUND_VEHICLE> traffic in MLC units; also known as the military load classification, type 3. MLC values are calculated in part from the size, cross-sectional shape, and <MATERIAL> of the stringers under the <BRIDGE_SPAN>s; they are similar to, but not the same as, short tons.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LC3]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOAD_CLASS_ONE_WAY_WHEELED
EDCS Attribute Code: 604
Definition:
The dynamic live load weight-bearing capacity of a <BRIDGE> or <BRIDGE_SPAN> for one-way, wheeled <GROUND_VEHICLE> traffic in MLC units; also known as the military load classification, type 1. MLC values are calculated in part from the size, cross-sectional shape, and <MATERIAL> of the stringers under the <BRIDGE_SPAN>s; they are similar to, but not the same as, short tons.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LC1]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOAD_CLASS_TWO_WAY_TRACKED
EDCS Attribute Code: 605
Definition:
The dynamic live load weight-bearing capacity of a <BRIDGE> or <BRIDGE_SPAN> for two-way, tracked <GROUND_VEHICLE> traffic in MLC units; also known as the military load classification, type 4. MLC values are calculated in part from the size, cross-sectional shape, and <MATERIAL> of the stringers under the <BRIDGE_SPAN>s; they are similar to, but not the same as, short tons.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LC4]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOAD_CLASS_TWO_WAY_WHEELED
EDCS Attribute Code: 606
Definition:
The dynamic live load weight-bearing capacity of a <BRIDGE> or <BRIDGE_SPAN> for two-way, wheeled <GROUND_VEHICLE> traffic in MLC units; also known as the military load classification, type 2. MLC values are calculated in part from the size, cross-sectional shape, and <MATERIAL> of the stringers under the <BRIDGE_SPAN>s; they are similar to, but not the same as, short tons.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: LC2]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOCAL_AZIMUTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 607
Definition:
The <<VECTOR_AZIMUTH_LOCAL>> in the horizontal plane at the observer's location from an azimuthal reference vector, to either a <LINE> passing through the observer, or a vector relative to the observer, or the direction from the observer to an <OBJECT> or <LOCATION>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, ANGULAR_MEASURE
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOCATION_ACCURACY_METHOD
EDCS Attribute Code: 608
Definition:
The method used to determine the accuracy of a <LOCATION>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | APPROXIMATED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_APPROXIMATED | Approximated for some predetermined purpose. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:4] | |
| 2 | CALCULATED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_CALCULATED | Calculated from known values by applying a mathematical formula. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:11] | |
| 3 | ESTIMATED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_ESTIMATED | Computation based on estimated values. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:9] | |
| 4 | INADEQUATELY_SURVEYED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_INADEQUATELY_SURVEYED | Surveyed but not to established standards. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:3] | |
| 5 | KNOWN | EEC_LOCACCMETH_KNOWN | Exactly known but not surveyed. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:10] | |
| 6 | REPORTED_BUT_UNRELIABLE | EEC_LOCACCMETH_REPORTED_BUT_UNRELIABLE | Reported from an unreliable source. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:6] | |
| 7 | REPORTED_NOT_CONFIRMED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_REPORTED_NOT_CONFIRMED | Reported but not confirmed. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:8] | |
| 8 | REPORTED_NOT_SURVEYED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_REPORTED_NOT_SURVEYED | Reported and not obtained by surveying. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:7] | |
| 9 | SURVEYED | EEC_LOCACCMETH_SURVEYED | Surveyed to established standards. | IR | [S57A, Attribute, QUAPOS:1] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [S57A, Attribute: QUAPOS]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOCATION_ACCURACY_STATEMENT
EDCS Attribute Code: 609
Definition:
A statement of the accuracy of a <LOCATION>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | ACCURATE | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_ACCURATE | Conforms to a standard, or accepted value; accurate. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:1] | |
| 2 | APPROXIMATE | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_APPROXIMATE | Approaching closely but not attaining a specified accuracy or a precision consistent with the quality of the observations; approximate. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:2] | |
| 3 | DISPUTED | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_DISPUTED | Disputed. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:5] | |
| 4 | DOUBTFUL | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_DOUBTFUL | Doubtful. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:3] | |
| 5 | INACCURATE | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_INACCURATE | Inaccurate, due to abrogation of the position. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:8] | |
| 6 | PRECISE | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_PRECISE | Precise. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:7] | |
| 7 | UNDISPUTED | EEC_LOCACCSTMT_UNDISPUTED | Undisputed. | IR | [FACC, Annex B, ACC:6] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: ACC]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LONGEST_BRIDGE_SPAN_LENGTH
EDCS Attribute Code: 610
Definition:
The <<LENGTH>> of the longest <BRIDGE_SPAN> of a <BRIDGE>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SPL]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOW_CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL
EDCS Attribute Code: 611
Definition:
The <<CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL>> of a <LOW_CLOUD>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LOCATION
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [WMO407]
Supplemental References: [WMO8]
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOW_CLOUD_COVERAGE
EDCS Attribute Code: 612
Definition:
The fraction of the sky covered by <LOW_CLOUD>s.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [WMO182, "cloud cover"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOW_CLOUD_GENUS
EDCS Attribute Code: 613
Definition:
The genus of a <LOW_CLOUD>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | CUMULONIMBUS | EEC_LOWCLDGENUS_CUMULONIMBUS | A heavy and dense <CLOUD> with considerable vertical extent in the form of a mountain or a set of huge towers. At least part of its upper portion is usually smooth, fibrous, or striated, and nearly always flattened. This portion often spreads out in the shape of an anvil or vast plume; cumulonimbus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulonimbus"] | |
| 2 | CUMULUS | EEC_LOWCLDGENUS_CUMULUS | Detached <CLOUD>s that are generally dense with sharp outlines and develop vertically in the form of rising mounds, domes, and/or towers, the bulging upper part of which often resembles a cauliflower. The sunlit parts of these <CLOUD>s are mostly brilliant white and the bases are relatively dark and nearly horizontal; cumulus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulus"] | |
| 3 | NONE_PRESENT | EEC_LOWCLDGENUS_NONE_PRESENT | No <LOW_CLOUD>s present. | n/a | ||
| 4 | STRATOCUMULUS | EEC_LOWCLDGENUS_STRATOCUMULUS | A grey or whitish or both grey and whitish patch, sheet, and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> that almost always has dark parts composed of tessellations, rounded masses, or rolls, that are non-fibrous (except for virga) and which may or may not be merged. Most of the regularly arranged, small elements have an apparent width of more than 5 arc degrees as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; stratocumulus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "stratocumulus"] | |
| 5 | STRATUS | EEC_LOWCLDGENUS_STRATUS | A generally grey <CLOUD_LAYER> with a fairly uniform base that may give <DRIZZLE>, ice prisms, or <SNOW_GRAINS>. When the <SUN> is visible through the <CLOUD_LAYER>, its outline is clearly discernible and does not show halo phenomena except possibly at very low <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>>s; stratus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "stratus"] |
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [WMO407, Section II.8.2.1]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOW_CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL
EDCS Attribute Code: 614
Definition:
The <<CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL>> of a <LOW_CLOUD>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LOCATION
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [WMO407]
Supplemental References: [WMO8]
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOW_CLOUD_TYPE_OBSERVED
EDCS Attribute Code: 615
Definition:
The type of observed <LOW_CLOUD>s.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | NO_LOW_CLOUDS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_NO_LOW_CLOUDS | No <LOW_CLOUD>s. | PR | [WMO407, Section II.8.2.1.1] | |
| 2 | CUMULUS_HUMULIS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_CUMULUS_HUMULIS | Cumulus humulis or cumulus fractus other than of bad weather or both. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.2] | |
| 3 | CUMULUS_MEDIOCRIS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_CUMULUS_MEDIOCRIS | Cumulus mediocris or congestus, with or without cumulus of species fractus or humulis or stratocumulus all having their bases at the same level. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.3] | |
| 4 | CMNIMB_CALVUS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_CMNIMB_CALVUS | Cumulonimbus calvus, with or without cumulus, stratocumulus or stratus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.4] | |
| 5 | STRATCM_CUMULOGEN | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_STRATCM_CUMULOGEN | Stratocumulus cumulogenitus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.5] | |
| 6 | STRATCM_OTHER | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_STRATCM_OTHER | Stratocumulus other than stratocumulus cumulogenitus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.6] | |
| 7 | STRATUS_NEBULOSUS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_STRATUS_NEBULOSUS | Stratus nebulosus or stratus fractus other than of bad weather, or both. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.7] | |
| 8 | STRATUS_FRACTUS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_STRATUS_FRACTUS | Stratus fractus or cumulus fractus of bad weather, or both (pannus) usually below altostratus or nimbostratus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.8] | |
| 9 | CUMULUS_AND_STRATO | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_CUMULUS_AND_STRATO | Cumulus and stratocumulus other than <<<STRATCM_CUMULOGEN>>>, with bases at different levels. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.9] | |
| 10 | CMNIMB_CAPILLATUS | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_CMNIMB_CAPILLATUS | Cumulonimbus capillatus (often with an anvil), with or without cumulonimbus calvus, cumulus, stratocumulus, stratus, or pannus. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.10] | |
| 11 | LOW_CLOUDS_INVISIBLE | EEC_LOWCLDTYOBV_LOW_CLOUDS_INVISIBLE | <LOW_CLOUD>s invisible owing to darkness, <FOG>, blowing <DUST> or <SAND>, or other similar phenomena. | PR | [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.1.11] |
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [WMO407, Section II.8.2.1]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWER_LAYER_SOIL_TEMPERATURE
EDCS Attribute Code: 616
Definition:
The <<TEMPERATURE>> of the <SOIL> between five and 100 centimetres below the <SURFACE> of the <TERRAIN>; the lower layer soil temperature.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE
EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, TEMPERATURE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [WEDER]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE
EDCS Attribute Code: 617
Definition:
The least <<HEIGHT_AGL>> of all <LOCATION>s in or on the boundary of an <AIRSPACE>; the lowest airspace altitude.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, LOCATION, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: AV1]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE_LIMIT
EDCS Attribute Code: 618
Definition:
The <<LOWEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE>> limit.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, DEMARCATION, LOCATION, TRNSP
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: AZ1]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWEST_ANNUAL_GROUND_WATER_LEVEL
EDCS Attribute Code: 619
Definition:
The lowest annual mean level of ground <WATER>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, HYDROLOGY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: DP2]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWEST_CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL
EDCS Attribute Code: 620
Definition:
The <<CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL>>of the lowest <CLOUD>; the lowest cloud base level.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LOCATION
Reference Type: PR
Reference: [WMO306, I.1, Part A, Section B: Symbolic Letters]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWEST_CLOUD_COVER_CATEGORY
EDCS Attribute Code: 621
Definition:
A category indicating the fraction of the sky covered by <LOW_CLOUD>s or, if no <LOW_CLOUD>s are present, the fraction of the sky covered by <MIDDLE_CLOUD>s.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION
| Code | Label | Symbolic constant | Definition | Reference type | Reference | Supplemental references |
| 1 | NONE_PRESENT | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_NONE_PRESENT | No <CLOUD>s or other obscuring phenomena present. | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 2 | ONE_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_ONE_OKTA | Greater than zero and less than or equal to 1/10 (one OKTA). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 3 | TWO_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_TWO_OKTA | Greater than 2/10 and less than or equal to 3/10 (two OKTAs). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 4 | THREE_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_THREE_OKTA | 4/10 (three OKTAs). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 5 | FOUR_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_FOUR_OKTA | 5/10 (four OKTAs). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 6 | FIVE_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_FIVE_OKTA | 6/10 (five OKTAs). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 7 | SIX_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_SIX_OKTA | Greater than 7/10 and less than or equal to 8/10 (six OKTAs). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 8 | SEVEN_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_SEVEN_OKTA | Greater than 9/10 but less than 10/10 (seven OKTAs. | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 9 | EIGHT_OKTA | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_EIGHT_OKTA | Equal to 10/10 (eight OKTAs). | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 10 | PARTIAL_OBSCURATION | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_PARTIAL_OBSCURATION | Partial obscuration. | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] | |
| 11 | SKY_OBSCURED | EEC_LOWESTCLDCOV_SKY_OBSCURED | Sky obscured by <FOG> and/or other meteorological phenomena. | PR | [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011] |
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [WMO407, Paragraph II.7.3, "Total cloud cover and cloud amount"]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LOWEST_ELEVATION
EDCS Attribute Code: 622
Definition:
The least <<ELEVATION>> to any <LOCATION> associated with an <OBJECT>; the lowest elevation.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, LOCATION
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: ZV6]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LUMINOUS_LIGHT_RANGE
EDCS Attribute Code: 623
Definition:
The maximum distance at which a <LIGHT> can be seen under existing visibility conditions and taking no account of the <<HEIGHT_AGL>> of the <LIGHT>, the <<HEIGHT_AGL>> of the observer's eye, the curvature of the <EARTH>, or interference from background <LIGHTING>; the luminous light range.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH
EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [BOWD]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LUNAR_DIFFUSED_IRRADIANCE
EDCS Attribute Code: 624
Definition:
The diffused lunar incident flux (irradiance) per unit <<AREA>> of the <SURFACE> of an <OBJECT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: IRRADIANCE
EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, SPACE, SURFACE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LUNAR_DIRECT_IRRADIANCE
EDCS Attribute Code: 625
Definition:
The direct lunar incident flux (irradiance) per unit <<AREA>> of the <SURFACE> of an <OBJECT>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: IRRADIANCE
EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, SPACE, SURFACE
Reference Type: IR
Reference: [GMET]
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LUNAR_ILLUMINATION_FRACTION
EDCS Attribute Code: 626
Definition:
The fraction of the apparent circular disk of the <MOON> that is illuminated by the <SUN>; the lunar illumination fraction.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER
EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO, SPACE
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LUNAR_RADIANCE_AZIMUTH_GEODETIC
EDCS Attribute Code: 627
Definition:
The lunar <<INCIDENCE_AZIMUTH_GEODETIC>>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, SPACE
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_LUNAR_RADIANCE_ELEV_ANGLE_HORIZONTAL
EDCS Attribute Code: 628
Definition:
The lunar <<INCIDENCE_ELEV_ANGLE_HORIZONTAL>>.
EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL
EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE
EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, SPACE
Reference Type: n/a
Reference: none
Supplemental References: none
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