EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Attribute Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter E

EDCS Attribute Label: ECOSYSTEM_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ECOSYSTEM_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 321

Definition:
The type of an ecosystem based on a combination of land cover, floristic properties, climate, and physiognomy.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BAMBOO EEC_ECOSYSTY_BAMBOO Comprised of woody, tall, <GRASS> shrub/woods with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a moist-wet, hot-mild climate. Dominant taxa include Bambusa (Asia) and Oxylenanthera (Africa). Olson Ecosystem Type BAMBOO: 88 (bamboo wood/scrub). IR [GEF1]  
2 BARE_COASTAL_DUNES EEC_ECOSYSTY_BARE_COASTAL_DUNES Comprised of moving/reversible <RIDGE>s with sparse <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold, dry climate. Dominant taxa include Cakile, Corispermum, Lathyrus, and Croton. Olson Ecosystem Type BARECOASTDUN: 83 (bare coast dune). IR [GEF1]  
3 BARE_DESERT EEC_ECOSYSTY_BARE_DESERT Comprised of ephemeral/sparse xerophytes with low cover <VEGETATION> and an extreme drought climate. Dominant taxa include Salsola, Ambrosia, Cordylanthus, Lactuca, and Capparis. Olson Ecosystem Type BAREDESERT: 8 (bare desert). IR [GEF1]  
4 BARREN_TUNDRA EEC_ECOSYSTY_BARREN_TUNDRA Comprised of dwarf herb, <SHRUB>, moss, lichen with variable <VEGETATION> and a cold permafrost climate. Dominant taxa include Oxyria, Alopecuris, Carex, and Eriophorum. Olson Ecosystem Type TUNDRABARREN: 53 (tundra barren arctic). IR [GEF1]  
5 BEACHES_AND_DUNES EEC_ECOSYSTY_BEACHES_AND_DUNES Comprised of low linear <RIDGE>s of <SAND> with pioneer <VEGETATION> and a wind-swept, storm-swept climate. Dominant taxa include Uniola, Elymus (Leymus), Ammophila, Andropogon, and Prunus. Olson Ecosystem Type BEACHFORDUNE: 81 (beach fore-dune). IR [GEF1]  
6 BROADLEAF_CROPS EEC_ECOSYSTY_BROADLEAF_CROPS Comprised of leafy rowcrops with/without <GRASS>, woody with annual tops <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Arachis (peanut), Solanum, Vitis (grape), and Humulus (hop). Olson Ecosystem Type BROADLEAFCROP: 92 (broadleaf crops). IR [GEF1]  
7 COAST_WETLAND_NE EEC_ECOSYSTY_COAST_WETLAND_NE Comprised of mixed wet/dry <COAST> in the north-east quadrant of the <REGION> with variable <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Spartina, Elymus, Ammophila, and Uniola. Olson Ecosystem Type CSTWETLND-NE: 66 (coast wetland-NE). IR [GEF1]  
8 COAST_WETLAND_NW EEC_ECOSYSTY_COAST_WETLAND_NW Comprised of mixed wet/dry <COAST> in the north-west quadrant of the <REGION> with variable <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Spartina, Elymus, Ammophila, and Uniola. Olson Ecosystem Type CSTWETLND-NW: 65 (coast wetland-NW). IR [GEF1]  
9 COAST_WETLAND_SE EEC_ECOSYSTY_COAST_WETLAND_SE Comprised of mixed wet/dry <COAST> in the south-east quadrant of the <REGION> with variable <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Spartina, Elymus, Ammophila, and Uniola. Olson Ecosystem Type CSTWETLND-SE: 67 (coast wetland-SE). IR [GEF1]  
10 COAST_WETLAND_SW EEC_ECOSYSTY_COAST_WETLAND_SW Comprised of mixed wet/dry <COAST> in the south-west quadrant of the <REGION> with variable <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Spartina, Elymus, Ammophila, and Uniola. Olson Ecosystem Type CSTWETLND-SW: 68 (coast wetland-SW). IR [GEF1]  
11 COASTLINE_FRINGE EEC_ECOSYSTY_COASTLINE_FRINGE Comprised of <BEACH>/<SAND_DUNE>/<ROCK>/slope with variable <VEGETATION> and a marine climate. Dominant taxa include Cakile and Lathyrus. Olson Ecosystem Type COASTHINTLND: 80 (coast hinterland). IR [GEF1]  
12 COLD_GRASSLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_COLD_GRASSLAND Comprised of browsed meadow/steppe with annual top <VEGETATION> and a cold, windy, dry-wet climate. Dominant taxa include Calamogrostis, Elymus, Eriophorum, other herbs, and Azorella. Olson Ecosystem Type COLDGRASSLND: 42 (cold grassland). IR [GEF1]  
13 COLD_IRRIGATED_CROPLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_COLD_IRRIGATED_CROPLAND Comprised of tilled/hay pastured fields with some irrigated crop <VEGETATION> and a snowy, long winter climate. Dominant taxa include Solanum tuberosa (potato), and Brassica (cabbage). Olson Ecosystem Type COLDIRRIGATD: 39 (cold irrigated crops). IR [GEF1]  
14 COMPOUND_COASTLINES EEC_ECOSYSTY_COMPOUND_COASTLINES Comprised of coastal heathland, <WETLAND>s, and <WATER>/<LAND> mixtures with varied <VEGETATION> and a varied climate. Dominant taxa include water/land mixtures. Olson Ecosystem Type COMPOUNDCST: 85 (compound coast). IR [GEF1]  
15 CONIFER_BOREAL_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_CONIFER_BOREAL_FOREST Comprised of medium-low dense-open taiga with narrow conifer <VEGETATION> and a cold climate. Dominant taxa include Abies balsamea, Picea, and Pinus banksiana. Olson Ecosystem Type CONIFRBOREAL: 21 (conifer boreal forest/wood). IR [GEF1]  
16 CONIFER_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_CONIFER_FOREST Comprised of needle-leaf <FOREST> with evergreen conifer <VEGETATION> and a warm-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Tsuga, Pinus, Picea, Abies, and Chamaecyparis. Olson Ecosystem Type CONIFEVRGFST: 3 (conifer evergreen forest). IR [GEF1]  
17 CONIFEROUS_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_CONIFEROUS_FOREST Comprised of very tall-to-low <FOREST>/woodland with evergreen <TREE>/shrub <VEGETATION> and a hot-mild climate. Dominant taxa include Pinus (taeda, palustris, elliotii, and caribaea): Sequoia. Olson Ecosystem Type CONIFOREST: 27 (conifer forest). IR [GEF1]  
18 COOL_BROADLEAF_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_BROADLEAF_FOREST Comprised of medium-tall <FOREST> with summer green <VEGETATION> and a persistent snowy climate. Dominant taxa include Acer, Ouercus rubra, alba, and Fraxinus with or without Fagus. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLDECDFRST: 25 (cool deciduous forest). IR [GEF1]  
19 COOL_CONIFER_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_CONIFER_FOREST Comprised of low-to-tall <FOREST>, woodland with evergreen conifer <VEGETATION> and a snowy climate. Dominant taxa include Pinus, Pseudotsuga, Picea, Abies, and Libocedrus. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLCONIFRST: 22 (cool conifer forest/wood). IR [GEF1]  
20 COOL_CROPS_AND_TOWNS EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_CROPS_AND_TOWNS Comprised of <FARM>s with/without pasture, <SETTLEMENT>s with summer crop <VEGETATION> and a snowy winter climate. Dominant taxa include spring grain, forage with or without Olson Ecosystem Type 35, Poa, Agrostis, and Agropyron. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLCROPTOWN: 30 (cool crop/town). IR [GEF1]  
21 COOL_FIELDS_AND_WOODS EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_FIELDS_AND_WOODS Comprised of crop/herb and wood/<SHRUB> covering 20-40 percent, with summer green/evergreen <VEGETATION> and a snowy climate. Dominant taxa include Poa, Bromus, Quercus, Prunus, and Crataegus. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLFIELDWDS: 55 (cool field wood/<SHRUB>). IR [GEF1]  
22 COOL_FOREST_AND_FIELD EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_FOREST_AND_FIELD Comprised of <FOREST> and <CROP_LAND>/<SHRUB>/<GRASS_LAND> with mixed/summer green <VEGETATION> and a snowy climate. Dominant taxa include Quercus, Betula, Acer, and Amelanchier. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLFORSTFLD: 57 (cool forest field). IR [GEF1]  
23 COOL_GRASSES_AND_SHRUBS EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_GRASSES_AND_SHRUBS Comprised of mid-tall <GRASS>, herb, shrub with annual foliage <VEGETATION> and a snowy, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Bromus, Poa (C3 grass), Trifolium, Andropogon, and Panicum. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLGRASSHRB: 40 (cool grass herb/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
24 COOL_IRRIGATED_CROPLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_IRRIGATED_CROPLAND Comprised of tilled/hay pastured fields with mostly irrigated crop <VEGETATION> and a snowy most winters climate. Dominant taxa include Beta vulgaris (sugar beets), grains, and forage. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLIRRIGATD: 38 (cool irrigated crops). IR [GEF1]  
25 COOL_MIXED_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_MIXED_FOREST Comprised of medium/tall <FOREST> with evergreen/summer green <VEGETATION> and a snowy climate. Dominant taxa include Betula, Acer with/without Fagus, Pinus, Picea, Abies, and Tsuga. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLMIXDFRST: 23 (cool mixed forest). IR [GEF1]  
26 COOL_RAIN_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_RAIN_FOREST Comprised of medium/tall <FOREST> with evergreen conifer <VEGETATION> and a rainy/snowy climate. Dominant taxa include Picea sitkensis/rubra, Tsuga, Alnus/Betula, and Gaultheria. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLRAINFRST: 20 (conifer cool rainforest). IR [GEF1]  
27 COOL_S_HMISPH_MIXED_FORESTS EEC_ECOSYSTY_COOL_S_HMISPH_MIXED_FORESTS Comprised of tall-to-low <FOREST> with evergreen broadleaf <VEGETATION> and a cool-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Nothofagus, Drimes winteri, Pilgerodendron, and Podocarpus. Olson Ecosystem Type COOLSOHEMIXF: 54 (cool southern hemisphere mixed forest). IR [GEF1]  
28 CORN_AND_BEANS_CROPLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_CORN_AND_BEANS_CROPLAND Comprised of rowcrops: maize, soy, cover with alternation <VEGETATION> with/without irrigation. Dominant taxa include Zea maize, Gycine max (soy), Festuca, and Bromus. Olson Ecosystem Type CROPCORNBEAN: 35 (crops: corn/bean). IR [GEF1]  
29 CROP_AND_WATER_MIXTURES EEC_ECOSYSTY_CROP_AND_WATER_MIXTURES Comprised of crop and coast/river/pond/wetland with variable cover <VEGETATION> and a variable climate. Dominant taxa include Calamogrostis, Phragmites, and crop or pasture. Olson Ecosystem Type CROPWATERMIX: 76 (crop/water mix). IR [GEF1]  
30 CROPS_AND_TOWN EEC_ECOSYSTY_CROPS_AND_TOWN Comprised of <FARM>s with/without pasture and <TOWN>s with crop mix <VEGETATION> and a mild-hot, wet-dry climate. Dominant taxa include winter grain, Gossypium, Sorghum, and Panicum. Olson Ecosystem Type CROPTOWN: 31 (crop/town). IR [GEF1]  
31 CROPS_GRASS_SHRUBS EEC_ECOSYSTY_CROPS_GRASS_SHRUBS Comprised of <FARM>, <GRASS_LAND>, and/or <SCRUB_LAND> with herbage <VEGETATION> and a cold-hot, wet-dry climate. Dominant taxa are mosaics. Olson Ecosystem Type CROPGRASSHRB: 94 (crop grass/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
32 DECID_BROADLEAF_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_DECID_BROADLEAF_FOREST Comprised of medium/tall <FOREST> with summer green <VEGETATION> and a mild-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Quercus, Carya, Liriodendron, Magnolia, Acer, and Juglans. Olson Ecosystem Type BROADLFOREST: 26 (broadleaf forest). IR [GEF1]  
33 DECID_BROADLEAF_WOODS EEC_ECOSYSTY_DECID_BROADLEAF_WOODS Comprised of broadleaf <FOREST>/woodland and <SHRUB> with deciduous <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Quercus, Carya, Fraxinus, Ulmus, Celtis, and Populus. Ecosystem Type DECIDUBDLFWD: 5 (deciduous broadleaf wood). IR [GEF1]  
34 DECID_CONIFER_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_DECID_CONIFER_FOREST Comprised of needle-leaf <FOREST> and woodland with deciduous <VEGETATION> and a generally cold climate. Dominant taxa include Larix (Taxodium is in Olson Ecosystem Type 13). Olson Ecosystem Type CONIFDECIDWD: 4 (conifer deciduous wood). IR [GEF1]  
35 DECID_MIXED_BOREAL_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_DECID_MIXED_BOREAL_FOREST Comprised of medium-low <FOREST>/woodland (Larix greater than 20 percent) with deciduous-mixed tiaga <VEGETATION> and a cold climate. Dominant taxa include Larix, Abies, and Pinus siberica. Olson Ecosystem Type DECIDUMIXBOR: 61 (mixed deciduous boreal). IR [GEF1]  
36 DECIDUOUS_TREE_CROP EEC_ECOSYSTY_DECIDUOUS_TREE_CROP Comprised of <FARM>s on which deciduous <TREE>s are cultivated. IR [GEF1]  
37 DRY_EVERGREEN_WOODS EEC_ECOSYSTY_DRY_EVERGREEN_WOODS Comprised of woodland, low/dry <FOREST> with broadleaf evergreen <VEGETATION> and a dry climate. Dominant taxa include Tecoma, Schinopsis, Aspidosperma, and Acacia (quebracho). Olson Ecosystem Type WOODRYEVRGRN: 48 (wood dry evergreen broadleaf). IR [GEF1]  
38 DRY_TROPICAL_WOODS EEC_ECOSYSTY_DRY_TROPICAL_WOODS Comprised of woodland/low <FOREST> and C4 grass with drought-deciduous <VEGETATION> and a hot, dry climate. Dominant taxa include:= Prosopis, Cercidium, Aspidospermum, and Cedrela. Olson Ecosystem Type DRYTROPICWDS: 32 (dry tropical wood/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
39 DRY_WOODY_SCRUB EEC_ECOSYSTY_DRY_WOODY_SCRUB Comprised of <SHRUB> with/without low/open woodland with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a dry/cool-warm climate. Dominant taxa include Juniperus and Pinus (cedulus, monosperma, and flexilis). Olson Ecosystem Type SHRUBWOODRY: 47 (scrub wood dry). IR [GEF1]  
40 EVERGREEN_BROADLEAF EEC_ECOSYSTY_EVERGREEN_BROADLEAF Comprised of broadleaf <FOREST>/woodland with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a mild-warm climate. Dominant taxa include Quercus virginiana, Persea, Magnolia, and Ilex. Olson Ecosystem Type EVERGRBDLFWD: 6 (evergreen broadleaf wood). IR [GEF1]  
41 EVERGREEN_FOREST_FIELDS EEC_ECOSYSTY_EVERGREEN_FOREST_FIELDS Comprised of crop/herb, <SHRUB>, and/or <FOREST> with evergreen conifer/broadleaf <VEGETATION>. Dominant taxa include Pinus, Pseudotsuga, and Sabal palmetto. Olson Ecosystem Type EVRGNFRSTFLD: 19 (evergreen forest/field). IR [GEF1]  
42 EVERGREEN_TREE_CROP EEC_ECOSYSTY_EVERGREEN_TREE_CROP Comprised of <FARM>s on which evergreen <TREE>s are cultivated. IR [GEF1]  
43 FIELDS_AND_WOODY_SAVANNA EEC_ECOSYSTY_FIELDS_AND_WOODY_SAVANNA Comprised of crop/herb, and <FOREST> and/or <SHRUB> with deciduous/evergreen <VEGETATION> and a hot-cool climate. Dominant taxa include Festuca, Diospyros, Sassafras, and Cornus. Olson Ecosystem Type FIELDWDSAVNA: 58 (field/wood savanna). IR [GEF1]  
44 FOREST_AND_FIELD EEC_ECOSYSTY_FOREST_AND_FIELD Comprised of <FOREST> and crop/shrub/<GRASS> with mixed/deciduous <VEGETATION> and a mild-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Quercus, Platanus, and Liquidambar. Olson Ecosystem Type FORESTFIELD: 56 (forest field). IR [GEF1]  
45 GLACIER_ICE EEC_ECOSYSTY_GLACIER_ICE Comprised of Antarctic/mountain/sea <ICE> with algae/lichen <VEGETATION> and a very cold climate. Dominant taxa include cryptogams (lichen and algae). Olson Ecosystem Type GLACIERICE: 12 (glacier ice). IR [GEF1]  
46 GLACIER_ROCK EEC_ECOSYSTY_GLACIER_ROCK Comprised of Arctic/mountain glacier and/or <SNOW_GROUND_COVER> with microbe/herb <VEGETATION> and a very cold climate. Olson Ecosystem Type GLACIEROCK: 70 (glacier rock). IR [GEF1]  
47 GRASS_CROPS EEC_ECOSYSTY_GRASS_CROPS Comprised of cereal, hay greater than 60 percent with/without settlements with annual tops <VEGETATION> and a cool-hot, wet-dry climate. Dominant taxa include Triticum (wheat), Avena (oats), Hordeum (barley), and Secale (rye). Olson Ecosystem Type GRASSCROP: 93 (grass and crop). IR [GEF1]  
48 HEATH_SCRUB EEC_ECOSYSTY_HEATH_SCRUB Comprised of dwarf-tall scrub, acid <SOIL> with evergreen-mixed <VEGETATION> and a mild-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Empetrum, Vaccinum, Calluna, Kalmia, and Rhododendron. Olson Ecosystem Type HEATHSCRUB: 64 (heath shrub). IR [GEF1]  
49 HOT_IRRIGATED_CROPLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_HOT_IRRIGATED_CROPLAND Comprised of tilled/pastured fields with extensively irrigated crop <VEGETATION> and a climate with rare or no <SNOW_PRECIPITATION>. Dominant taxa include Gossypium (cotton) and Saccharum officinarium (sugar cane). Olson Ecosystem Type HOTIRRIGATED: 37 (hot-mild irrigated crop). IR [GEF1]  
50 HOT_MILD_GRASSES_SHRUBS EEC_ECOSYSTY_HOT_MILD_GRASSES_SHRUBS Comprised of prairie/pampas/rangeland with mixed foliage (C4) <VEGETATION> and a mild-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Bouteloua, Aristida, Setaria (C4 grass) with/without shrub, and <TREE>s. Olson Ecosystem Type HOTMLDGRSHB: 41 (hot-mild grass herb shrub). IR [GEF1]  
51 INLAND_WATER EEC_ECOSYSTY_INLAND_WATER Comprised of <PLANKTON> with/without emergents with seasonal blooms <VEGETATION> and a variable climate. Dominant taxa include <PLANKTON> with/without emergents. Olson Ecosystem Type WATERINLAND: 14 (water inland). IR [GEF1]  
52 IRRIGATED_GRASSLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_IRRIGATED_GRASSLAND Comprised of farm rangeland and irrigated <CROP_LAND> with herbage <VEGETATION> and a dry, hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Medicago sativa (alfalfa), Sorghum, Triticum, and Bromus. Olson Ecosystem Type IRRIGCRASSLD: 10 (irrigated crop grassland). IR [GEF1]  
53 LAND_AND_WATER_RIVERS EEC_ECOSYSTY_LAND_AND_WATER_RIVERS Comprised of alluvial mix, <RIVER>, <PLANT>s with varied foliage <VEGETATION> and a varied climate. Dominant taxa include Ambrosia, Salix, Populus, Acer, Ulmus, and Platanus. Olson Ecosystem Type LNDWTR{IVER}: 75 (land/water river). IR [GEF1]  
54 LAND_WATER_AND_SHORE EEC_ECOSYSTY_LAND_WATER_AND_SHORE Comprised of <LAKE>/wetland and marginal <PLANT>s with varied foliage <VEGETATION> and a varied climate. Dominant taxa include plankton, Scirpus, and Typha. Olson Ecosystem Type LANDWATRSHRE: 74 (land/water shore). IR [GEF1]  
55 LOW_SPARSE_GRASSLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_LOW_SPARSE_GRASSLAND Comprised of steppe, herb with/without sparse woody with shortgrass/hummock <VEGETATION> and a dry/cold climate. Dominant taxa include Bouteloua, Buchle, Stipa, Sporobolus, and Opuntia. Olson Ecosystem Type LOWSPRSGRASS: 2 (low/sparse grassland). IR [GEF1]  
56 MANGROVE EEC_ECOSYSTY_MANGROVE Comprised of <FOREST>/scrub, tidal flat with evergreen broadleaf <VEGETATION> and a hot climate. Dominant taxa include Rhizophora, Avicenna, and Hibiscus. Olson Ecosystem Type MANGROVE: 72 (mangrove forest scrub). IR [GEF1]  
57 MARSH_WETLAND EEC_ECOSYSTY_MARSH_WETLAND Comprised of graminoid/herb with/without <SHRUB>/<TREE> with mixed <VEGETATION> and a marine or cold-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Spartina, Juncus, Scirpus, Salicornia, and Hibiscus. Olson Ecosystem Type MARSWETLAND: 45 (marshy wetland). IR [GEF1]  
58 MEDITERRANEAN_SCRUB EEC_ECOSYSTY_MEDITERRANEAN_SCRUB Comprised of scrub with/without wood/grassland with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a winter rain climate. Dominant taxa includ: Quercus, Cercocarpus, Adenostema, Ceanothus, and Baccharis. Olson Ecosystem Type MEDITERRANSC: 46 (Mediterranean scrub/wood). IR [GEF1]  
59 MIRE_BOG_FEN EEC_ECOSYSTY_MIRE_BOG_FEN Comprised of sphagnum/graminoid and dwarfshrub with evergreen/summer green <VEGETATION> and a cold climate. Dominant taxa include Sphagnum, Carex, Ledum, Eriophorum, Rhus, and Picea. Olson Ecosystem Type MIRE:BOGFEN: 44 (mire: bog/fen). IR [GEF1]  
60 MIXED_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_MIXED_FOREST Comprised of low-medium <FOREST>/woodland with conifer/broadleaf <VEGETATION> and a mild-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Quercus, Carya, Liquidambar, Pinus, and Juniperus. Olson Ecosystem Type MIXEDFOREST: 24 (mixed forest/woodland). IR [GEF1]  
61 MIXED_FOREST_AND_FIELD EEC_ECOSYSTY_MIXED_FOREST_AND_FIELD Comprised of low-tall <FOREST> with/without <CROP_LAND>/<GRASS_LAND> with summer green/evergreen <VEGETATION> and a with/without <SNOW_PRECIPITATION> climate. Dominant taxa include Acer, Tilia, Quercus, Pinus, and Tsuga. Olson Ecosystem Type MIXEDFRSTFLD: 18 (mixed forest/field). IR [GEF1]  
62 MOIST_EUCALYPTUS EEC_ECOSYSTY_MOIST_EUCALYPTUS Comprised of medium open Eucalypt <FOREST> with broadleaf evergreen <VEGETATION> and a mild-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Eucalyptus and Acacia. Olson Ecosystem Type MOISTEUCALPT: 89 (moist eucalypt forest). IR [GEF1]  
63 MONTANE_TROPICAL_FORESTS EEC_ECOSYSTY_MONTANE_TROPICAL_FORESTS Comprised of montane medium-low woods/herbs with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a mild-warm, wet climate. Dominant taxa include Eugenia, Brunellia, Clusia, Castilloa, Tipuana, and Myoxylon. Olson Ecosystem Type MONTROPICAL: 28 (montane tropical complex). IR [GEF1]  
64 NARROW_CONIFERS EEC_ECOSYSTY_NARROW_CONIFERS Comprised of dense/sparse <TREE>/<SHRUB>/herb with evergreen/mixed <VEGETATION> and a subpolar/mountain climate. Dominant taxa include Abies, Picea, Pinus, and Juniperus. Olson Ecosystem Type NARROWCONIFR: 62 (narrow conifer mix). IR [GEF1]  
65 POLAR_AND_ALPINE_DESERT EEC_ECOSYSTY_POLAR_AND_ALPINE_DESERT Comprised of barren <ROCK> and polar/alpine <DESERT_REGION> with lichen <VEGETATION> and an extreme cold, dry climate. Dominant taxa include Draba, Dryas, Cassiope, Luzula nivalis, and Poa arctica. Olson Ecosystem Type POLALPDESERT: 69 (polar alpine desert). IR [GEF1]  
66 RAIN_GREEN_TROPICAL_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_RAIN_GREEN_TROPICAL_FOREST Comprised of medium <FOREST>, closed-open with drought-deciduous <VEGETATION> and a hot, moist climate. Dominant taxa include Shorea robusta, Tectonia grandis, and Xylia dolobriformis. Olson Ecosystem Type RAINGRNTRFST: 90 (rain green tropical forest). IR [GEF1]  
67 RESIDUAL_DUNES_BEACHES EEC_ECOSYSTY_RESIDUAL_DUNES_BEACHES Comprised of residual <RIDGE>s of <SAND> and fields with varied cover <VEGETATION> and a varied climate. Olson Ecosystem Type RESIDUNEBCH: 84 (residual dune beach). IR [GEF1]  
68 RICE_PADDY_AND_FIELD EEC_ECOSYSTY_RICE_PADDY_AND_FIELD Comprised of plain or terrace paddies with 1-3 crops per year <VEGETATION> with irrigation. Dominant taxa include Oryza sativa (rice), other C4 and/or C3 metabolic type crops, gardens, with/without <TREE>s. Olson Ecosystem Type RICEPADDYFLD: 36 (rice: paddy/field). IR [GEF1]  
69 ROCKY_CLIFFS_AND_SLOPES EEC_ECOSYSTY_ROCKY_CLIFFS_AND_SLOPES Comprised of shore/montane/sparse cover with varied <VEGETATION> and a varied climate. Dominant taxa include Arctostaphylos, Vaccinium, Juniperus, and lichens/herbs. Olson Ecosystem Type ROCKCLIFFSLP: 86 (rock cliff/slope). IR [GEF1]  
70 S_HMISPH_CONIFERS EEC_ECOSYSTY_S_HMISPH_CONIFERS Comprised of tall-medium rainforest with evergreen conifer <VEGETATION> and a mild-cool climate. Dominant taxa include Podocarp and Auraucaria families. Olson Ecosystem Type SOHEMISCONIF: 77 (southern hemisphere conifer). IR [GEF1]  
71 S_HMISPH_MIXED_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_S_HMISPH_MIXED_FOREST Comprised of medium/tall rainforest with/without conifer with evergreen broadleaf <VEGETATION> and a mild-warm climate. Dominant taxa include Nothofagus, Fitzroya, Persea, and Crinodendron. Olson Ecosystem Type SOHEMISMIXFR: 78 (southern hemisphere mixed forest). IR [GEF1]  
72 SALT_PLAYAS EEC_ECOSYSTY_SALT_PLAYAS Comprised of saline/soda desert basins with halophyte dry lake <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Salicornia, Atriplex, Suedia, Sarcobatus, and Distlichus. Olson Ecosystem Type SALTPLAYA: 71 (salt-soda playa basin). IR [GEF1]  
73 SAND_DESERT EEC_ECOSYSTY_SAND_DESERT Comprised of blowing <SAND_DUNE>s and flats with patchy <OASIS> seepage <VEGETATION> and a windy climate. Dominant taxa include Oryzopsis, Yucca, Artemisia filifolia, and Andropogon. Olson Ecosystem Type SANDESERT: 50 (sand desert). IR [GEF1]  
74 SANDY_GRASSLAND_SHRUBS EEC_ECOSYSTY_SANDY_GRASSLAND_SHRUBS Comprised of <SAND> steppe herb/<SHRUB> with mixed <VEGETATION> and a dry, hot-cold, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Calamovilfa, Oryzopsis, Redfieldia, Artemisia, and Bouteloua. Olson Ecosystem Type SANDGRASSHRB: 87 (sand grass/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
75 SAVANNA_WOODS EEC_ECOSYSTY_SAVANNA_WOODS Comprised of <GRASS> under open <TREE>/<SHRUB> with broadleaf/conifer <VEGETATION> and a dry-moist climate. Dominant taxa include Paspalum, Andropogon, Vellozia, Mauritia, Tecoma,and Bombax. Olson Ecosystem Type SAVANNATREE: 43 (savanna tree/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
76 SEA_WATER EEC_ECOSYSTY_SEA_WATER Comprised of <PLANKTON> with/without kelp, reefs with year-round growth <VEGETATION> and a with/without ice climate. Dominant taxa include <PLANKTON> with/without kelp and reefs. Olson Ecosystem Type WATERSEA: 15 (water [sea]). IR [GEF1]  
77 SEASONAL_TROPICAL_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_SEASONAL_TROPICAL_FOREST Comprised of medium <FOREST> with/without plantation with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a hot, seasonal moist climate. Dominant taxa include Ceiba, Tabebuia, Manilkara, Buchenavia, Bombax, and Ocotea. Olson Ecosystem Type SEASONTROPIC: 29 (seasonal tropical forest). IR [GEF1]  
78 SEMI_DESERT EEC_ECOSYSTY_SEMI_DESERT Comprised of sparse <SHRUB> with/without herb/<TREE> with spring/ephemeral green <VEGETATION> and a dry climate. Dominant taxa include Tamarix, Sarcobatus, Carnegia, Grayia, Ephedra, and Sitanion. Olson Ecosystem Type SEMIDESRTREE: 11 (semidesert shrub/tree). IR [GEF1]  
79 SEMI_DESERT_SAGE EEC_ECOSYSTY_SEMI_DESERT_SAGE Comprised of shrub-steppe sparse range with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a cool-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Artemisia, Eurotia, Chrysothamnus, and Kochia. Olson Ecosystem Type SEMIDSRTSAGE: 52 (semidesert sage). IR [GEF1]  
80 SEMI_DESERT_SHRUBS EEC_ECOSYSTY_SEMI_DESERT_SHRUBS Comprised of sparse <SHRUB>s, xerophytes with mixed green <VEGETATION> and a hot-cool climate. Dominant taxa include Larrea, Fouquieria, Coleogyne, Acacia, and Prosopis. Olson Ecosystem Type SEMIDSRTSHRB: 51 (semidesert shrub). IR [GEF1]  
81 SHRUB_DECIDUOUS EEC_ECOSYSTY_SHRUB_DECIDUOUS Comprised of sparse-dense <SHRUB> with cold-deciduous/drought-deciduous <VEGETATION> and a moist climate. Dominant taxa include Diplacus, Salvia, Encelia, Quercus, Lepechinia, and Rhus. Olson Ecosystem Type SHRBDECDUOUS: 17 shrub deciduous). IR [GEF1]  
82 SHRUB_EVERGREEN EEC_ECOSYSTY_SHRUB_EVERGREEN Comprised of sparse <SHRUB> with/without <TREE> with evergreen <VEGETATION> and a cold-hot/wet-dry climate. Dominant taxa include Juniperus, Artemisia, Arctostaphylos, and Ilex. Olson Ecosystem Type SHRUBEVERGRN: 16 (shrub evergreen). IR [GEF1]  
83 SMALL_LEAF_MIXED_WOODS EEC_ECOSYSTY_SMALL_LEAF_MIXED_WOODS Comprised of low-medium taiga-edge/groves with summer green with/without conifer <VEGETATION> and a cold climate. Dominant taxa include Betula, Populus, Salix, and Alnus. Olson Ecosystem Type SMALFMIXWOOD: 60 (small leaf mix wood). IR [GEF1]  
84 SPARSE_DUNES_AND_RIDGES EEC_ECOSYSTY_SPARSE_DUNES_AND_RIDGES Comprised of varied dunebuilding <PLANT>s with pioneer <VEGETATION> and blowout <RIDGE>s. Dominant taxa include Calamovilfa, Panicum, Andropogon, Populus, and Tilia. Olson Ecosystem Type SPRSDUNEBLDR: 82 (sparse dune builder). IR [GEF1]  
85 SUCCULENT_THORN_SCRUB EEC_ECOSYSTY_SUCCULENT_THORN_SCRUB Comprised of succulent/thorn shrub/<TREE> with deciduous <VEGETATION> and a hot-mild, dry climate. Dominant taxa include Opuntia, Yucca, Agave, Acacia, Cavanillesia, and Zizyphus. Olson Ecosystem Type SUCTHORNSCRB: 59 (succulent thorn scrub). IR [GEF1]  
86 TALL_GRASSES_AND_SHRUBS EEC_ECOSYSTY_TALL_GRASSES_AND_SHRUBS Comprised of tall <GRASS> with/without woody/crops with annual foliage <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Andropogon, Sorghastrum, Panicum, and Prunus. Olson Ecosystem Type TALLGRASSHRB: 7 (tallgrass herb/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
87 TROPICAL_DEGRADED_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_TROPICAL_DEGRADED_FOREST Comprised of medium-low opened <FOREST>/wood with evergreen broadleaf <VEGETATION> and a hot climate. Dominant taxa include Cecropia, Didymopanax, Curatella, and plantations. Olson Ecosystem Type TROPDBGRADWD: 34 (tropical degraded wood/shrub). IR [GEF1]  
88 TROPICAL_RAINFOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_TROPICAL_RAINFOREST Comprised of tall-to-medium closed, multilayer <FOREST> with evergreen broadleaf <VEGETATION> and a hot, wet climate. Dominant taxa include Andropogon, Sorghastrum, Panicum, and Prunus. Olson Ecosystem Type TROPRAINFRST: 33 (tropical rainforest). IR [GEF1]  
89 UPLAND_TUNDRA EEC_ECOSYSTY_UPLAND_TUNDRA Comprised of dwarf-to-tall herb/<SHRUB> cushion with sparse <VEGETATION> and a strong frost, windy climate. Dominant taxa include Kobresia, Poa, and Salix nana. Olson Ecosystem Type UPLNDTNDRA: 9 (upland tundra/paramo). IR [GEF1]  
90 URBAN EEC_ECOSYSTY_URBAN Comprised of construction, lawn with/without <PARK>s with plantings, weeds <VEGETATION> and a cold-hot climate. Dominant taxa include Poa, Festuca, Cynodon, Ulmus, Populus, and Ailanthus. Olson Ecosystem Type URBAN: 1 (urban, suburban). IR [GEF1]  
91 VOLCANIC_ROCK EEC_ECOSYSTY_VOLCANIC_ROCK Comprised of sparse <PLANT>s on lava/ash with patchy <VEGETATION> and an equatorial-subarctic climate. Dominant taxa include Pisonia, Psidium, Saccharum, ferns, lichens, and algae. Olson Ecosystem Type VOLCANICROCK: 49 (volcanic rock/ash). IR [GEF1]  
92 WATER_AND_ISLAND_FRINGE EEC_ECOSYSTY_WATER_AND_ISLAND_FRINGE Comprised of submergible, other complex successional <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Ipomea, Cocos nucifera, Juniperus, and Acrocaria. Olson Ecosystem Type WATRISLFRNGE: 73 (water isle fringe). IR [GEF1]  
93 WET_SCLEROPHYLIC_FOREST EEC_ECOSYSTY_WET_SCLEROPHYLIC_FOREST Comprised of tall open Eucalypt <FOREST> with broadleaf evergreen and a mild, wet climate. Dominant taxa include Eucalyptus (regnans, obliqua, and diversicolor). Olson Ecosystem Type WETSCLEROPHL: 79 (wet scherophyl forest). IR [GEF1]  
94 WOODED_TUNDRA EEC_ECOSYSTY_WOODED_TUNDRA Comprised of timberline <TREE>/scrub/herb with evergreen-deciduous <VEGETATION> and a cold climate. Dominant taxa include Abies lasiocarpa, Picea, Pinus monticola, and Pinus longaeva. Olson Ecosystem Type WOODEDTUNDRA: 63 (wooded tundra/paramo). IR [GEF1]  
95 WOODED_WET_SWAMP EEC_ECOSYSTY_WOODED_WET_SWAMP Comprised of <TREE>/<SHRUB> over herb/<WATER> with evergreen/deciduous <VEGETATION> and a hot-cold climate. Dominant taxa include Salix, Acer, Nyssa, Taxodium, Thuja, and Cephelanthus. Olson Ecosystem Type WOODWETSWAMP: 13 (woody wetland swamp). IR [GEF1]  
96 WOODY_SAVANNA EEC_ECOSYSTY_WOODY_SAVANNA Comprised of C4 grass and woodland/low <FOREST> covering 30-50 percent with deciduous-evergreen <VEGETATION> and a dry-wet climate. Dominant taxa include Tristachys, Imperata, Ficus, Chlorophora, and Fagaria. Olson Ecosystem Type WOODYSAVANNA: 91 (woody savanna). IR [GEF1]  

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, LIVING_ORGANISM, PHYSIOGRAPHY, PLANT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EDUCATIONAL_BUILDING_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EDUCATIONAL_BUILDING_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 322

Definition:
The type of an educational <BUILDING>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ACADEMY EEC_EDUBLDGTY_ACADEMY Houses a school that teaches a particular subject or trains people for a particular job; also a secondary or college-preparatory school, especially a private one; an academy [AHD, "academy", 1 and 2]. IR [FACC, Annex B, EBT:1]  
2 COLLEGE EEC_EDUBLDGTY_COLLEGE Houses a self-governing constituent body of a university offering living quarters and instruction but not granting degrees; or a preparatory or high school; or an independent institution of higher learning offering a course of general studies leading to a bachelor's degree; or a part of a university offering a specialized <NON_EMPTY_SET> of courses; or an institution offering instruction usually in a professional, vocational, and/or technical field; a college [AHD, "college"]. IR [FACC, Annex B, EBT:2]  
3 EDUCATIONAL_CENTRE EEC_EDUBLDGTY_EDUCATIONAL_CENTRE Houses an establishment for teaching and learning; an educational centre. IR [FACC, Annex B, EBT:3]  
4 LYCEUM EEC_EDUBLDGTY_LYCEUM A hall in which public lectures, concerts, and similar programs are presented; a lyceum [AHD, "Lyceum", 1]. IR [FACC, Annex B, EBT:4]  
5 SEMINARY EEC_EDUBLDGTY_SEMINARY <SEMINARY>. n/a   [FACC, Annex B, EBT:6]
6 UNIVERSITY EEC_EDUBLDGTY_UNIVERSITY Houses an institution for higher learning with teaching and research <FACILITY>s constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees; a university [AHD, "university"]. IR [FACC, Annex B, EBT:5]  

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: EBT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELECTRON_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELECTRON_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 323

Definition:
The number of electrons per unit <<VOLUME>>; the electron density.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMETRIC_ENTITY_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GMET]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELECTRONIC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELECTRONIC_WATERBODY_FLOOR_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 324

Definition:
The <<DEPTH_OF_WATERBODY_FLOOR>> obtained by electronic depth measuring instruments.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: EDP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_ICING_SAG

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_ICING_SAG

EDCS Attribute Code: 325

Definition:
The value of the maximum variation in the vertical clearance of an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE> due to an accumulation of <ICE>; the elevated electrical cable icing sag.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, ICE, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: ICE]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_MINIMUM_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_MINIMUM_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 326

Definition:
The minimum <<HEIGHT_AGL>> of an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE> above the underlying <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; the elevated electrical cable minimum clearance.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_PYLON_SPACING

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_PYLON_SPACING

EDCS Attribute Code: 327

Definition:
The spacing distance between adjacent <PYLON>s along an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_SAG

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_SAG

EDCS Attribute Code: 328

Definition:
The maximum vertical distance from the height of an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE> at a connection to a <PYLON> to the lowest point of the <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE>; the elevated electrical cable sag.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_SEGMENT_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_SEGMENT_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 329

Definition:
The number of straight segments that may be used to approximate the catenary shape of an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE> between adjacent <PYLON>s; the elevated electrical cable segment count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEV_ELECTRICAL_CABLE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 330

Definition:
The type of suspension of an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 MOUNTAIN_CATENARY EEC_ELEVELECCBLTY_MOUNTAIN_CATENARY Catenary over <MOUNTAIN>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, TST:2]  
2 NORMAL_SUSPENSION EEC_ELEVELECCBLTY_NORMAL_SUSPENSION Normal suspension. IR [FACC, Annex B, TST:1]  
3 OVERWATER_CATENARY EEC_ELEVELECCBLTY_OVERWATER_CATENARY Catenary over <WATERBODY>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, TST:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: TST]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEVATED_EM_DUCT_BOTTOM

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEVATED_EM_DUCT_BOTTOM

EDCS Attribute Code: 1663

Definition:
The vertical displacement of the bottom of an <ELEVATED_EM_DUCT> from a <SURFACE_DATUM> identified by an <<ATM_VERTICAL_REFERENCE>>; the elevated duct layer bottom.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [HITN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEVATED_EM_DUCT_STRENGTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEVATED_EM_DUCT_STRENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1665

Definition:
The strength of an <ELEVATED_EM_DUCT> as defined by the difference between the maximum and minimum <<RF_REFRACTIVE_INDEX_MODIFIED>> of the duct layer.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [HITN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEVATED_EM_DUCT_TOP

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEVATED_EM_DUCT_TOP

EDCS Attribute Code: 1664

Definition:
The vertical displacement of the top of an <ELEVATED_EM_DUCT> from a <SURFACE_DATUM> identified by an <<ATM_VERTICAL_REFERENCE>>; the elevated duct layer top.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [HITN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEVATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEVATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 331

Definition:
The distance above a <SURFACE_DATUM>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [SOED, "elevation", 3.c]


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEVATION_ACCURACY_STATEMENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEVATION_ACCURACY_STATEMENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 332

Definition:
A statement of the accuracy of an <<ELEVATION>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ACCURATE EEC_ELEVACCSTMT_ACCURATE Conforms to a standard or accepted value; accurate. IR [FACC, Annex B, ELA:1]  
2 APPROXIMATE EEC_ELEVACCSTMT_APPROXIMATE Approaching closely (approximates) but not attaining a specified accuracy or a precision conformable with the quality of the observations. IR [FACC, Annex B, ELA:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: SURVEY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: ELA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ELEVATION_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ELEVATION_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 333

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_ELEV_ANGLE_LOCAL>> from the horizontal plane at the observer's location, 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>; the elevation angle.

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 Label: EM_BAND

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_BAND

EDCS Attribute Code: 334

Definition:
The scientifically-accepted designation for a range of <<FREQUENCY>>s within the electromagnetic spectrum; the electromagnetic band.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 RF EEC_EMBAND_RF Radio frequency (RF), less than 3 gigahertz. n/a   [SOED, "radio-frequency"]
2 ULF EEC_EMBAND_ULF Ultra-low frequency (ULF), less than 3 hertz. PR [I100, "ultra-low frequency"]  
3 ELF EEC_EMBAND_ELF Extremely low frequency (ELF), 3 hertz to 3 kilohertz. PR [I100, "extremely low frequency"]  
4 VLF EEC_EMBAND_VLF Very low frequency (VLF) 3 kilohertz to 30 kilohertz. PR [I100, "very low frequency"]  
5 LF EEC_EMBAND_LF Low frequency (LF), 30 kilohertz to 300 kilohertz. PR [I100, "low frequency"]  
6 MF EEC_EMBAND_MF Medium frequency (MF), 300 kilohertz to 3 megahertz. PR [I100, "medium frequency"]  
7 HF EEC_EMBAND_HF High frequency (HF), 3 megahertz to 30 megahertz. PR [I100, "high frequency"]  
8 VHF EEC_EMBAND_VHF Very high frequency (VHF), 30 to 300 megahertz. PR [I100, "very high frequency"]  
9 Q EEC_EMBAND_Q Q-band, 36 megahertz to 46 megahertz. IR [APDS, "Q band"]  
10 P EEC_EMBAND_P P-band, 225 megahertz to 390 megahertz. IR [APDS, "P band"]  
11 UHF EEC_EMBAND_UHF Ultra-high frequency (UHF), 300 megahertz to 3 gigahertz. PR [I100, "ultra-high frequency"]  
12 L EEC_EMBAND_L L-band, 1 gigahertz to 2 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
13 MICROWAVE EEC_EMBAND_MICROWAVE Microwave, 3 gigahertz to 300 gigahertz. n/a   [SOED, "microwave", A.1]
14 SHF EEC_EMBAND_SHF Super high frequency (SHF), 3 gigahertz to 30 gigahertz. PR [I100, "super high frequency"]  
15 S EEC_EMBAND_S S-band, 2 gigahertz to 4 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
16 C EEC_EMBAND_C C-band, 4 to 8 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
17 X EEC_EMBAND_X X-band, 8 gigahertz to 12 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
18 KU EEC_EMBAND_KU Ku-band, 12 gigahertz to 18 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
19 K EEC_EMBAND_K K-band, 18 gigahertz to 27 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
20 KA EEC_EMBAND_KA Ka-band, 27 gigahertz to 40 gigahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
21 EHF EEC_EMBAND_EHF Extremely high frequency (EHF), 30 gigahertz to 300 gigahertz. PR [I100, "extremely high frequency"]  
22 V EEC_EMBAND_V V-band, 46 to 56 gigahertz. IR [APDS, "V band"]  
23 W EEC_EMBAND_W W-band, 56 gigahertz to 200 gigahertz. n/a    
24 INFRARED EEC_EMBAND_INFRARED Infrared, 300 gigahertz to approximately 384 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
25 EXTREME_INFRARED EEC_EMBAND_EXTREME_INFRARED Extreme infrared, 300 gigahertz to 20 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
26 SUBMILLIMETRE EEC_EMBAND_SUBMILLIMETRE Submillimetre, 300 gigahertz to 3 terahertz. PR [I100, "submillimeter"]  
27 FAR_INFRARED EEC_EMBAND_FAR_INFRARED Far infrared, 20 terahertz to 50 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
28 INTERMEDIATE_INFRARED EEC_EMBAND_INTERMEDIATE_INFRARED Intermediate infrared, 50 terahertz to 100 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
29 NEAR_INFRARED EEC_EMBAND_NEAR_INFRARED Near infrared, 100 terahertz to approximately 384 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
30 VISIBLE EEC_EMBAND_VISIBLE Visible, approximately 384 terahertz to approximately 769 terahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
31 RED EEC_EMBAND_RED Red, approximately 384 terahertz to approximately 482 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
32 ORANGE EEC_EMBAND_ORANGE Orange, approximately 482 terahertz to approximately 503 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
33 YELLOW EEC_EMBAND_YELLOW Yellow, approximately 503 terahertz to approximately 520 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
34 GREEN EEC_EMBAND_GREEN Green, approximately 520 terahertz to approximately 610 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
35 BLUE EEC_EMBAND_BLUE Blue, approximately 610 terahertz to approximately 659 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
36 VIOLET EEC_EMBAND_VIOLET Violet, approximately 659 terahertz to approximately 769 terahertz. IR [HECHT]  
37 UV EEC_EMBAND_UV Ultraviolet, approximately 769 terahertz to 300 petahertz. IR [HECHT]  
38 NEAR_UV EEC_EMBAND_NEAR_UV Near ultraviolet, approximately 769 terahertz to 3 petahertz. n/a   [SOED, "near ultraviolet"]
39 FARULTRAVIOLET EEC_EMBAND_FARULTRAVIOLET Farultraviolet, 3 petahertz to 300 petahertz. n/a   [SOED, "farultraviolet"]
40 UV_A EEC_EMBAND_UV_A Ultraviolet A (UVA), approximately 769 terahertz to 953 terahertz. n/a   [SOED, "UVA"]
41 UV_B EEC_EMBAND_UV_B Ultraviolet B (UVB), approximately 953 terahertz to 1071 terahertz. n/a   [SOED, "UVB"]
42 UV_C EEC_EMBAND_UV_C Ultraviolet C (UVC), approximately 1071 terahertz to 3 petahertz. n/a   [SOED, "UVC"]
43 X_RAY EEC_EMBAND_X_RAY X-ray, 300 petahertz to 50 exahertz. IR [HCP, 10-212]  
44 GAMMA_RAY EEC_EMBAND_GAMMA_RAY Gamma ray, greater than 50 exahertz. n/a   [SOED, "gamma", 3.c]

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_EVAPORATIVE_DUCT_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_EVAPORATIVE_DUCT_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 335

Definition:
The <<HEIGHT_AGL>> of the top of a <ELECTROMAGNETIC_REFRACTIVE_EVAPORATIVE_DUCT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GMET]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_POLARIZATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_POLARIZATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 336

Definition:
The type(s) of electromagnetic polarization established by an <AERIAL> of an emitter and/or a receiver.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CIRCULAR EEC_EMPOLRTY_CIRCULAR The electric displacement vector or the electric field vector in a transverse wave propagating through a medium rotates; circular polarization. IR [PES]  
2 CROSSED_VERT_HORIZ EEC_EMPOLRTY_CROSSED_VERT_HORIZ Crossed with emission vertical and detection horizontal. IR [PES]  
3 CROSSED_HORIZ_VERT EEC_EMPOLRTY_CROSSED_HORIZ_VERT Crossed with emission horizontal and detection vertical. IR [PES]  
4 ELLIPTICAL EEC_EMPOLRTY_ELLIPTICAL A vector representing a wave component at any point in space describes an ellipse in a plane perpendicular to the propagation <DIRECTION>; elliptical polarization. IR [PES]  
5 LINEAR_HORIZONTAL EEC_EMPOLRTY_LINEAR_HORIZONTAL The electric lines of force are in a horizontal <DIRECTION>; horizontal polarization. IR [PES]  
6 LINEAR_VERTICAL EEC_EMPOLRTY_LINEAR_VERTICAL The electric lines of force are in a vertical <DIRECTION> and the magnetic lines of force are in a horizontal <DIRECTION>; vertical polarization. IR [PES]  
7 PARALLEL_INCID_RFLCT_PLANE EEC_EMPOLRTY_PARALLEL_INCID_RFLCT_PLANE Parallel to incidence-reflectance plane. IR [PES]  
8 PERPENDICULAR_INCID_RFLCT_PLANE EEC_EMPOLRTY_PERPENDICULAR_INCID_RFLCT_PLANE Perpendicular to incidence-reflectance plane. IR [PES]  
9 RANDOM EEC_EMPOLRTY_RANDOM Random or none. IR [PES]  

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [PES]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_PROPAGATION_CONDITION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_PROPAGATION_CONDITION

EDCS Attribute Code: 337

Definition:
The type of condition causing variation in the propagation path of electromagnetic energy due to interaction of the emitted energy with the vertical density gradient of the <ATMOSPHERE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 RADIO_DUCT EEC_EMPROPCND_RADIO_DUCT The propagation of radio energy under conditions in the <ATMOSPHERE> of the <EARTH> in which the refractive index (<<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>>) decreases with <<ALTITUDE_MSL>> at a rate greater than 157 x 10-6 per kilometre; radio duct. The unit of measure equation is defined by N = (n-1) x 106 where n is the <<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>> and is known as an "N-unit". Radio energy that originates within a duct and leaves the <AERIAL> at angles near the horizontal may be trapped within the duct. IR [GMET, "radio duct"]  
2 STANDARD EEC_EMPROPCND_STANDARD The propagation of radio energy under conditions of standard refraction in the <ATMOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>, that is, an <ATMOSPHERE> or section of the <ATMOSPHERE> in which the refractive index (<<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>>) decreases uniformly with <<ALTITUDE_MSL>> at a rate of approximately 40 x 10-6 per kilometre. The unit of measure equation is defined by N = (n-1) x 106 where n is the <<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>> and is known as an "N-unit". IR [GMET, "standard propagation"]  
3 SUBSTANDARD EEC_EMPROPCND_SUBSTANDARD The propagation of radio energy under conditions of substandard refraction in the <ATMOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>, that is, an <ATMOSPHERE> or section of the <ATMOSPHERE> in which the refractive index (<<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>>) decreases with <<ALTITUDE_MSL>> at a rate of less than 40 x 10-6 per kilometre. The unit of measure equation is defined by N = (n-1) x 106 where n is the <<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>> and is known as an "N-unit". IR [GMET, "substandard propagation"]  
4 SUPERSTANDARD EEC_EMPROPCND_SUPERSTANDARD The propagation of radio energy under conditions of superstandard refraction in the <ATMOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>, that is, an <ATMOSPHERE> or section of the <ATMOSPHERE> in which the refractive index (<<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>>) decreases with <<ALTITUDE_MSL>> at a rate of greater than 40 x 10-6 per kilometre. The unit of measure equation is defined by N = (n-1) x 106 where n is the <<REFRACTION_INDEX_REAL_PART>> and is known as an "N-unit". IR [GMET, "superstandard propagation"]  

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [BATT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_PULSE_DURATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_PULSE_DURATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 338

Definition:
The quantity of time (duration) of an electromagnetic pulse, as measured between the half-power points.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: TIME

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, TIME

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_PULSE_PEAK_POWER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_PULSE_PEAK_POWER

EDCS Attribute Code: 339

Definition:
The peak power of an electromagnetic pulse.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: POWER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_PULSE_TOTAL_ENERGY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_PULSE_TOTAL_ENERGY

EDCS Attribute Code: 340

Definition:
The total energy of an electromagnetic pulse.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: ENERGY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EM_TRANSMISSION_LOSS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EM_TRANSMISSION_LOSS

EDCS Attribute Code: 341

Definition:
The electromagnetic <<TRANSMISSION_LOSS>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FIELD_OR_POWER_LEVEL_DIFF

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMISSIVITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMISSIVITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 342

Definition:
The ratio of the power emitted by an <OBJECT> at a given <<TEMPERATURE>> to the power emitted if the body obeyed Planck's radiation law (black body emission); the emissivity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO182, "emissivity"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTANCE_AZIMUTH_GEODETIC

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTANCE_AZIMUTH_GEODETIC

EDCS Attribute Code: 343

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_AZIMUTH_GEODETIC>> toward which light is emitted (the <DIRECTION> of the Poynting vector).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTANCE_AZIMUTH_LOCAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTANCE_AZIMUTH_LOCAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 344

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_AZIMUTH_LOCAL>> toward which light is emitted (the <DIRECTION> of the Poynting vector).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTANCE_AZIMUTH_MAGNETIC

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTANCE_AZIMUTH_MAGNETIC

EDCS Attribute Code: 345

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_AZIMUTH_MAGNETIC>> toward which light is emitted (the <DIRECTION> of the Poynting vector).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTANCE_ELEV_ANGLE_HORIZONTAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTANCE_ELEV_ANGLE_HORIZONTAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 346

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_ELEV_ANGLE_HORIZONTAL>> toward which light is emitted (the <DIRECTION> of the Poynting vector).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTANCE_ELEV_ANGLE_LOCAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTANCE_ELEV_ANGLE_LOCAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 347

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_ELEV_ANGLE_LOCAL>> toward which light is emitted (the <DIRECTION> of the Poynting vector).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTED_DIFFUSE_LIGHT_SCALED_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTED_DIFFUSE_LIGHT_SCALED_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 348

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing that linearly-scaled fractional light intensity that leaves the <SURFACE> of an <OBJECT> in all <DIRECTION>s with equal magnitude. Zero means minimum intensity and one means maximum intensity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [ICP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EMITTED_SPECULAR_LIGHT_SCALED_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EMITTED_SPECULAR_LIGHT_SCALED_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 349

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing that linearly-scaled fractional light intensity that leaves the <SURFACE> of an <OBJECT> in a particular <DIRECTION>. Zero means minimum intensity and one means maximum intensity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [ICP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENCLOSURE_MAXIMUM_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENCLOSURE_MAXIMUM_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 350

Definition:
The maximum vertical distance from <FLOOR> to <ROOM_CEILING> of a <BUILDING> compartment (for example: a <ROOM> and/or a <FLOOR_CRAWL_SPACE>; the enclosure maximum height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENCLOSURE_MEAN_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENCLOSURE_MEAN_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 1666

Definition:
The mean vertical distance from <FLOOR> to <ROOM_CEILING> of a compartment in a <BUILDING> (for example: a <ROOM> or a <FLOOR_CRAWL_SPACE>); the enclosure mean height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENCLOSURE_MINIMUM_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENCLOSURE_MINIMUM_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 351

Definition:
The minimum vertical distance from <FLOOR> to <ROOM_CEILING> of a <BUILDING> compartment (for example: a <ROOM> and/or a <FLOOR_CRAWL_SPACE>; the enclosure maximum height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENGINE_SMOKE_RATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENGINE_SMOKE_RATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 352

Definition:
The <<SMOKE_RATE_FRACTION>> of a motor/engine/propulsion <SYSTEM> in an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 5-6 (Smoke)]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENGINEER_TRENCH_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENGINEER_TRENCH_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 353

Definition:
The type of an <ENGINEER_TRENCH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 INFANTRY_TRENCH EEC_ENGTRENCHTY_INFANTRY_TRENCH <INFANTRY_TRENCH>. n/a    
2 SOVIET_ANTI_TANK_DITCH EEC_ENGTRENCHTY_SOVIET_ANTI_TANK_DITCH An <ENGINEER_TRENCH> and <PARAPET> combination designed according to Soviet military doctrine to prevent crossing by <ARMOURED_TRACKED_VEHICLE>s; a Soviet style anti-tank ditch. n/a    
3 US_ANTI_TANK_DITCH EEC_ENGTRENCHTY_US_ANTI_TANK_DITCH An <ENGINEER_TRENCH> and <PARAPET> combination designed according to US military doctrine to prevent crossing by <ARMOURED_TRACKED_VEHICLE>s; a US style anti-tank ditch. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENTRANCE_AND_OR_EXIT_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENTRANCE_AND_OR_EXIT_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 354

Definition:
The number of <STRUCTURE_ENTRANCE_AND_OR_EXIT>s of a <STRUCTURE>; the entrance and/or exit count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: SUPPORT_STRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: ENTRANCE_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_ENTRANCE_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 355

Definition:
The number of <STRUCTURE_ENTRANCE>s of a <STRUCTURE>; the entrance count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: SUPPORT_STRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXISTENCE_CERTAINTY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXISTENCE_CERTAINTY

EDCS Attribute Code: 356

Definition:
The certainty of existence of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 APPROXIMATE EEC_EXISTCERT_APPROXIMATE Approximate. IR [FACC, Annex B, COE:5]  
2 DEFINITE EEC_EXISTCERT_DEFINITE Certain or clear. IR [FACC, Annex B, COE:1]  
3 DOUBTFUL EEC_EXISTCERT_DOUBTFUL Not <<<DEFINITE>>> or obvious; doubtful. IR [FACC, Annex B, COE:2]  
4 POSSIBLE EEC_EXISTCERT_POSSIBLE Possible. IR [FACC, Annex B, COE:4]  
5 REPORTED EEC_EXISTCERT_REPORTED Reported but not verified by official methods. IR [FACC, Annex B, COE:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, SURVEY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: COE]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXISTENCE_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXISTENCE_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 357

Definition:
The status or existence condition of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ABANDONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_ABANDONED Abandoned, deserted, no longer used or inhabited, forsaken, or disused. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:6]  
2 ALTERNATE EEC_EXISTSTAT_ALTERNATE May serve or be used in place of another; may substitute for a primary choice; alternate. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:12]  
3 ANCIENT EEC_EXISTSTAT_ANCIENT Belongs to, made in, or typical of an earlier period; ancient or antique. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:54]  
4 APPROXIMATE EEC_EXISTSTAT_APPROXIMATE Very close to or almost exact; approximate. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:44]  
5 BLADES_MISSING EEC_EXISTSTAT_BLADES_MISSING A <WINDMILL> or <WIND_MOTOR> from which the turbine blades are missing. PR [S57A, Attribute, CONDTN:4]  
6 CONTINUOUS_OPERATION EEC_EXISTSTAT_CONTINUOUS_OPERATION Services or <FACILITY>s are always available; continuous operation. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:42]  
7 CONTROLLED EEC_EXISTSTAT_CONTROLLED Access is regulated; an authority exercises restraining or directing influence; controlled. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:48]  
8 CORRESPONDS EEC_EXISTSTAT_CORRESPONDS Corresponds to a recommended track. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:20]  
9 DAMAGED EEC_EXISTSTAT_DAMAGED Not in its original condition and has been harmed, injured, or broken; damaged. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:66]  
10 DEFINITE EEC_EXISTSTAT_DEFINITE Certain; definite. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:1]  
11 DEFINITE_SHORELINE EEC_EXISTSTAT_DEFINITE_SHORELINE The <LOCATION> of a <SHORELINE> is well defined; definite. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:61]  
12 DESTROYED EEC_EXISTSTAT_DESTROYED No longer in existence; destroyed, spoiled, ruined or demolished. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:7]  
13 DISMANTLED EEC_EXISTSTAT_DISMANTLED Taken apart, disassembled, or torn down; dismantled. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:8]  
14 DISSIPATING EEC_EXISTSTAT_DISSIPATING Attenuated to, or almost to the point of, disappearing; dissipating. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:52]  
15 DISUSED EEC_EXISTSTAT_DISUSED No longer used for the purpose intended; disused. PR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:4]  
16 DOES_NOT_CORRESPOND EEC_EXISTSTAT_DOES_NOT_CORRESPOND Does not correspond to a recommended track. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:21]  
17 DOUBTFUL EEC_EXISTSTAT_DOUBTFUL <<<REPORTED>>> but has not been definitely determined to exist; doubtful. PR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:18]  
18 EXTINGUISHED EEC_EXISTSTAT_EXTINGUISHED No longer lit; extinguished. PR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:11]  
19 HISTORIC EEC_EXISTSTAT_HISTORIC Famous or important in history or having great and lasting importance; historic. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:73]  
20 ILLUMINATED EEC_EXISTSTAT_ILLUMINATED Exposed to or revealed by <LIGHTING>; illuminated. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:72]  
21 INACTIVE EEC_EXISTSTAT_INACTIVE Not functioning or operating or out of use; inactive. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:65]  
22 INCOMPLETE EEC_EXISTSTAT_INCOMPLETE Not complete, lacking some parts, or not finished; incomplete. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:53]  
23 INDEFINITE_SHORELINE EEC_EXISTSTAT_INDEFINITE_SHORELINE The <LOCATION> of a <SHORELINE> is approximate or estimated; indefinite. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:60]  
24 INDETERMINATE EEC_EXISTSTAT_INDETERMINATE Not verified by examination or survey; indeterminate. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:55]  
25 INTERMITTENT_OPERATION EEC_EXISTSTAT_INTERMITTENT_OPERATION The services or <FACILITY>s are not always available; intermittent operation. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:43]  
26 ISOLATED EEC_EXISTSTAT_ISOLATED Isolated. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:31]  
27 MAINTAINED EEC_EXISTSTAT_MAINTAINED Maintained. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:26]  
28 MAN_MADE EEC_EXISTSTAT_MAN_MADE Man-made. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:46]  
29 NATURAL EEC_EXISTSTAT_NATURAL Natural. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:45]  
30 NAVIGABLE EEC_EXISTSTAT_NAVIGABLE Of sufficient size (deep and wide enough) to be navigated by <VESSEL>s, especially passenger or cargo <VESSEL>s; navigable. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:32]  
31 NAVIGABLE_ABANDONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_NAVIGABLE_ABANDONED <<<NAVIGABLE>>> and <<<ABANDONED>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:723]  
32 NAVIGABLE_OPERATIONAL EEC_EXISTSTAT_NAVIGABLE_OPERATIONAL <<<NAVIGABLE>>> and <<<OPERATIONAL>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:724]  
33 NON_CONTROLLED EEC_EXISTSTAT_NON_CONTROLLED Not <<<CONTROLLED>>>; non-controlled. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:49]  
34 NON_TIDAL EEC_EXISTSTAT_NON_TIDAL Not <<TIDE_INFLUENCED>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:50]  
35 NOT_ACCESSIBLE EEC_EXISTSTAT_NOT_ACCESSIBLE Not open for access; not accessible, closed or locked. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:27]  
36 NOT_ISOLATED EEC_EXISTSTAT_NOT_ISOLATED Not isolated. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:30]  
37 NOT_MAINTAINED EEC_EXISTSTAT_NOT_MAINTAINED Not maintained. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:25]  
38 NOT_USABLE EEC_EXISTSTAT_NOT_USABLE Of no utility; not usable. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:59]  
39 OCCASIONAL EEC_EXISTSTAT_OCCASIONAL Not habitual; occasional or infrequent. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:70]  
40 ON_TEST_COMMISSIONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_ON_TEST_COMMISSIONED Commissioned and on-test. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:37]  
41 ON_TEST_NOT_COMMISSIONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_ON_TEST_NOT_COMMISSIONED Not commissioned and on-test. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:40]  
42 ONE_WAY EEC_EXISTSTAT_ONE_WAY Moving or permitting movement in one <DIRECTION> only; one way. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:22]  
43 OPERATIONAL EEC_EXISTSTAT_OPERATIONAL Fit for proper functioning; ready for use; operational. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:28]  
44 OPERATIONAL_COMMISSIONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_OPERATIONAL_COMMISSIONED <<<OPERATIONAL>>> and commissioned. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:36]  
45 OPERATIONAL_NOT_COMMISSIONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_OPERATIONAL_NOT_COMMISSIONED <<<OPERATIONAL>>> but not commissioned. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:39]  
46 OUT_OF_SERVICE_COMMISSIONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_OUT_OF_SERVICE_COMMISSIONED Commissioned and out-of-service. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:38]  
47 OUT_OF_SERVICE_NOT_COMMISSIONED EEC_EXISTSTAT_OUT_OF_SERVICE_NOT_COMMISSIONED Not commissioned and out-of-service. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:41]  
48 PARTIALLY_DESTROYED EEC_EXISTSTAT_PARTIALLY_DESTROYED Some portion or part is <<<DESTROYED>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:62]  
49 PERIODIC EEC_EXISTSTAT_PERIODIC Periodic or intermittent; recurring at intervals. PR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:5]  
50 PERMANENT EEC_EXISTSTAT_PERMANENT Permanent. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:18]  
51 PLANNED_CONSTRUCTION EEC_EXISTSTAT_PLANNED_CONSTRUCTION A <REGION> where a future construction is planned. PR [S57A, Attribute, CONDTN:5]  
52 PROPOSED EEC_EXISTSTAT_PROPOSED Suggested, put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; proposed. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:10]  
53 RECOMMENDED EEC_EXISTSTAT_RECOMMENDED Endorsed, commended as being worthy or desirable, or useful; recommended. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:71]  
54 REPORTED EEC_EXISTSTAT_REPORTED Made known, but not verified; reported. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:3]  
55 RUINED EEC_EXISTSTAT_RUINED A <STRUCTURE> in a decayed or deteriorated condition resulting from neglect or disuse, or a damaged <STRUCTURE> in need of repair; ruined. PR [S57A, Attribute, CONDTN:2]  
56 SONAR_CONFIRMED EEC_EXISTSTAT_SONAR_CONFIRMED Existence has been confirmed by sonar return signals. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:57]  
57 SONAR_NOT_CONFIRMED EEC_EXISTSTAT_SONAR_NOT_CONFIRMED Existence has not been confirmed by sonar return signals. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:58]  
58 SWEPT EEC_EXISTSTAT_SWEPT Cleared of obstacles; swept. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:47]  
59 SYNCHRONIZED EEC_EXISTSTAT_SYNCHRONIZED Occurring at a time, coincident at a point of time, and contemporary, simultaneous or synchronized. IR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:15]  
60 TEMPORARY EEC_EXISTSTAT_TEMPORARY Temporary. IR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:7]  
61 TIDAL EEC_EXISTSTAT_TIDAL Influenced by the <TIDE>; tidal. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:51]  
62 TWO_WAY EEC_EXISTSTAT_TWO_WAY Moving or permitting movement in two <DIRECTION>s only; two way. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:23]  
63 UNDER_CONSTRUCTION EEC_EXISTSTAT_UNDER_CONSTRUCTION In the process of being built or renovated; under construction. IR [FACC, Annex B, EXS:5]  
64 UNWATCHED EEC_EXISTSTAT_UNWATCHED Usually automatic in operation, without any permanently stationed <PERSONNEL> to superintend it; unwatched. IR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:17]  
65 WATCHED EEC_EXISTSTAT_WATCHED Looked at or observed over a period especially to be aware of any movement or change; watched. IR [S57A, Attribute, STATUS:16]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: EXS]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXIT_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXIT_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 358

Definition:
The number of <STRUCTURE_EXIT>s of a <STRUCTURE>; the exit count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: SUPPORT_STRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXPLOSIVE_MINE_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXPLOSIVE_MINE_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 359

Definition:
The areal density of <EXPLOSIVE_MINE>s within a <MINEFIELD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: AREAL_ENTITY_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [APDS, "minefield density"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXPLOSIVE_MINE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXPLOSIVE_MINE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 360

Definition:
The type of an <EXPLOSIVE_MINE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ANTIPERSONNEL EEC_EXPLMINETY_ANTIPERSONNEL An <EXPLOSIVE_LAND_MINE> designed to kill or incapacitate <HUMAN>s; an anti-personnel mine. IR [F20-32]  
2 ANTITANK EEC_EXPLMINETY_ANTITANK An <EXPLOSIVE_LAND_MINE> designed to immobilize or destroy <ARMOURED_TRACKED_FIGHTING_VEHICLE>s and their occupants; an anti-tank mine. IR [F20-32]  
3 ANTITANK_SMART EEC_EXPLMINETY_ANTITANK_SMART A "smart" anti-tank <EXPLOSIVE_LAND_MINE> designed to produce a mobility or catastrophic kill by a top or side attack when a target <VEHICLE> activates the fuse with acoustic or seismic signals. When activated, an infrared-sensored, explosive-formed penetrating or a shaped-charge rocket warhead sublet is launched and the warhead acquires the target. IR [F20-32]  
4 AQUATIC_ACTIVE EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_ACTIVE An <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> actuated by the reflection from a target of an emitted signal; aquatic active. IR [J1-02]  
5 AQUATIC_BOTTOM EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_BOTTOM An <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> with negative buoyancy that remains on the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>; an aquatic bottom or ground mine. IR [J1-02]  
6 AQUATIC_BURIED EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_BURIED An <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> with negative buoyancy that is completely buried in the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>; aquatic buried. IR [J1-02]  
7 AQUATIC_DRIFTING EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_DRIFTING A buoyant or neutrally buoyant <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE>, free to drift under the influence of <WATER_WAVE>s, <WIND>s, <WATER_CURRENT>s or the <TIDE>; aquatic drifting. IR [J1-02]  
8 AQUATIC_FLOATING EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_FLOATING An <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> floating on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>; aquatic floating. IR [J1-02]  
9 AQUATIC_FREE EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_FREE A moored <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE>, the mooring of which has parted or been cut so that it is floating free; aquatic free. IR [J1-02]  
10 AQUATIC_MOORED EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_MOORED A contact or influence-operated <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> of positive buoyancy held below the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> by a mooring attached to a sinker or <ANCHOR> on the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>; aquatic moored. IR [J1-02]  
11 AQUATIC_PROUD EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_PROUD An <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> that is partially buried in the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>; aquatic "proud". n/a   [SOED, "proud", 12]
12 AQUATIC_WATCHING EEC_EXPLMINETY_AQUATIC_WATCHING An <EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE> secured to its mooring but showing on the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> possibly only in certain tidal conditions; aquatic "watching". IR [J1-02]  
13 DECOY EEC_EXPLMINETY_DECOY A phony or decoy <EXPLOSIVE_MINE>. n/a   [SOED, "decoy"]
14 INFLUENCE EEC_EXPLMINETY_INFLUENCE A <EXPLOSIVE_MINE> actuated by the influence of a target on some physical condition in the vicinity of the <EXPLOSIVE_MINE> or on radiations emanating from the <EXPLOSIVE_MINE>. IR [J1-02]  
15 MIXED EEC_EXPLMINETY_MIXED An <EXPLOSIVE_MINE>s of multiple characteristics; mixed. n/a    
16 WIDE_AREA EEC_EXPLMINETY_WIDE_AREA An <EXPLOSIVE_LAND_MINE> dispersed by <FIELD_ARTILLERY> that uses ground sensors (for example: seismic, acoustic, and/or magnetic) to activate itself against moving targets within a designated range; wide area. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTERIOR_LIGHTING_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTERIOR_LIGHTING_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 361

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fractional intensity of the general external <LIGHTING> of an <OBJECT>. Zero means unlit and one means maximum intensity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.5, Bit: 28 (Exterior Lights)]

Supplemental References: [EBEV, 4.3.9, Bit: 12 (Lights)]


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTERIOR_WALL_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTERIOR_WALL_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 362

Definition:
The type of <MATERIAL> and/or techniques used to construct an <EXTERIOR_WALL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BRICK EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_BRICK Bricks cemented with mortar. n/a    
2 GLASS EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_GLASS Predominantly of glass. n/a   [SOED, "glass", 1]
3 HOLLOW_CONCRETE_BLOCK EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_HOLLOW_CONCRETE_BLOCK Hollow concrete blocks cemented with mortar. n/a    
4 HOLLOW_FIRED_CLAY_BLOCK EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_HOLLOW_FIRED_CLAY_BLOCK Hollow fired clay blocks cemented with mortar. n/a    
5 MASONRY EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_MASONRY Masonry. n/a   [SOED, "masonry", 1]
6 PREFABRICATED_CONCRETE_TILT_UP EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_PREFABRICATED_CONCRETE_TILT_UP Constructed of load bearing pre-fabricated concrete sheets assembled at the building <SITE>; tilt up. n/a    
7 REINFORCED_CONCRETE EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_REINFORCED_CONCRETE Reinforced concrete. n/a   [SOED, "reinforced concrete"]
8 WOOD_PRODUCT EEC_XTRWALLCNSTCT_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: EXTERIOR_WALL_FORTIFICATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTERIOR_WALL_FORTIFICATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 363

Definition:
The <MATERIAL>s and/or techniques used to fortify an <EXTERIOR_WALL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NONE_PRESENT EEC_XTRWALLFRTF_NONE_PRESENT No <FORTIFICATION>s are present. n/a    
2 ONE_ROW_SANDBAGS EEC_XTRWALLFRTF_ONE_ROW_SANDBAGS One row of sandbags. n/a    
3 TIMBERS EEC_XTRWALLFRTF_TIMBERS Timbers leaning against the exterior. n/a   [SOED, "timber", n1 3]
4 TWO_ROWS_SANDBAGS EEC_XTRWALLFRTF_TWO_ROWS_SANDBAGS Two rows of sandbags. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, MATERIAL, MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTERIOR_WALL_THICKNESS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTERIOR_WALL_THICKNESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 364

Definition:
The <<THICKNESS>> of an <EXTERIOR_WALL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTERNAL_PAINT_SCHEME

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTERNAL_PAINT_SCHEME

EDCS Attribute Code: 365

Definition:
The applied external paint scheme of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DESERT_CAMOUFLAGE EEC_EXTPNTSCM_DESERT_CAMOUFLAGE Desert camouflage. IR [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 0 (Paint Scheme)] [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 17-18 (Camouflage Type)], [EBEV, 4.3.3, Bits: 28-29 (Camouflage Type)]
2 FOREST_CAMOUFLAGE EEC_EXTPNTSCM_FOREST_CAMOUFLAGE Forest camouflage. IR [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 0 (Paint Scheme)] [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 17-18 (Camouflage Type)], [EBEV, 4.3.3, Bits: 28-29 (Camouflage Type)]
3 NONE_PRESENT EEC_EXTPNTSCM_NONE_PRESENT None present. IR [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 0 (Paint Scheme)] [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 17-18 (Camouflage Type)], [EBEV, 4.3.3, Bits: 28-29 (Camouflage Type)]
4 UNIFORM_COLOUR EEC_EXTPNTSCM_UNIFORM_COLOUR Uniform colour. IR [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 0 (Paint Scheme)] [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 17-18 (Camouflage Type)], [EBEV, 4.3.3, Bits: 28-29 (Camouflage Type)]
5 WINTER_CAMOUFLAGE EEC_EXTPNTSCM_WINTER_CAMOUFLAGE Winter camouflage. IR [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 0 (Paint Scheme)] [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 17-18 (Camouflage Type)], [EBEV, 4.3.3, Bits: 28-29 (Camouflage Type)]

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, COLOUR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 0 (Paint Scheme)]

Supplemental References: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bits: 17-18 (Camouflage Type)], [EBEV, 4.3.3, Bits: 28-29 (Camouflage Type)]


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTERNAL_WINDOW_COVERING

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTERNAL_WINDOW_COVERING

EDCS Attribute Code: 366

Definition:
The type of the external covering of a <WINDOW>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BARS EEC_XTRWNDWCOV_BARS Framework of metal bars. n/a    
2 HURRICANE_SHUTTERS EEC_XTRWNDWCOV_HURRICANE_SHUTTERS Shutters that provide protection for <WINDOW>s during <HURRICANE>s. EXAMPLES Bahama shutter, awning, storm pane, roll down shutter, accordion shutter. n/a    
3 NONE_PRESENT EEC_XTRWNDWCOV_NONE_PRESENT No external covering is present. n/a    
4 WINDOW_SCREEN EEC_XTRWNDWCOV_WINDOW_SCREEN Fine wire mesh; window screen. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 367

Definition:
For radiation propagating through a medium, the fractional depletion of <<RADIANCE>> per unit path length; the extinction coefficient loss.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LINEAR_ENERGY_TRANSFER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GMET, "extinction coefficient"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 368

Definition:
The vertical displacement above a <SURFACE_DATUM> identified by an <<ATM_VERTICAL_REFERENCE>> at which a given value of <<EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT>> occurs; the extinction coefficient level.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: GEOPOTENTIAL_ENERGY_LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "EXTINCTION-COEFFICIENT-OBSERVATION height dimension"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT_WAVELENGTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT_WAVELENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 369

Definition:
The electromagnetic <<WAVELENGTH>> for an <<EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "EXTINCTION-COEFFICIENT-ANALYSIS-FORECAST wavelength dimension"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTRACTION_MINE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTRACTION_MINE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 370

Definition:
The type of an <EXTRACTION_MINE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BELOW_SURFACE EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_BELOW_SURFACE Tunnels are cut below the <SURFACE> of the <TERRAIN> to gain access to the mineral deposit. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:9]  
2 BORROW EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_BORROW Borrow. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:1]  
3 HORIZONTAL_SHAFT EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_HORIZONTAL_SHAFT Horizontal shaft. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:2]  
4 OPEN_PIT EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_OPEN_PIT Open pit. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:3]  
5 PEAT_CUTTINGS EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_PEAT_CUTTINGS Peat cuttings. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:8]  
6 PLACER EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_PLACER Placer. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:4]  
7 PROSPECT EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_PROSPECT Prospect. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:5]  
8 STRIP EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_STRIP Strip-mine; strip or surface. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:6]  
9 VERTICAL_SHAFT EEC_EXTRCTMINETY_VERTICAL_SHAFT Vertical shaft. IR [FACC, Annex B, MIN:7]  

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: MIN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTREME_HIGH_AIR_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTREME_HIGH_AIR_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 371

Definition:
The maximum (extreme) of a <SET> of <<MAXIMUM_AIR_TEMPERATURE>>s for a <<TIME_QUANTITY>>; a maximum high air temperature.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WMO182, "extreme air temperature"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: EXTREME_LOW_AIR_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_EXTREME_LOW_AIR_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 372

Definition:
The minimum (extreme) of a <SET> of <<MINIMUM_AIR_TEMPERATURE>>s for a <<TIME_QUANTITY>>; a minimum low air temperature.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WMO182, "extreme air temperature"]

Supplemental References: none


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