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

EDCS Attribute Label: HAIL_SIZE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HAIL_SIZE

EDCS Attribute Code: 435

Definition:
The <<OUTSIDE_DIAMETER>> of the largest <HAIL> observed; hail size.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, ICE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "DOPPLER-WEATHER-RADAR-HAIL-INDEX hail size code"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HALLWAY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HALLWAY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 436

Definition:
The type of a <HALLWAY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CIRCULATING EEC_HALLWAYTY_CIRCULATING Circulates through a <FLOOR_LEVEL> of a <STRUCTURE> and connects to itself. n/a    
2 LINEAR EEC_HALLWAYTY_LINEAR Linear but not connecting with itself. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HARBOUR_FACILITY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HARBOUR_FACILITY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 437

Definition:
The type of operation and/or service supported by a <FACILITY> at a <HARBOUR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BULK EEC_HARBRFACTY_BULK A terminal for the handling of bulk <MATERIAL>s (for example: iron ore, coal, and/or grain). IR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:11]  
2 CONTAINER EEC_HARBRFACTY_CONTAINER A terminal for container <VESSEL>s. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:10]  
3 FERRY EEC_HARBRFACTY_FERRY A terminal for <FERRY>s. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:3]  
4 FISHING EEC_HARBRFACTY_FISHING <FISHING_HARBOUR>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:4]
5 MARINA EEC_HARBRFACTY_MARINA Supports small boats and yachts; a marina. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:5]  
6 NAVAL_BASE EEC_HARBRFACTY_NAVAL_BASE A centre, or base, of operations for naval <VESSEL>s. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:6]  
7 PASSENGER EEC_HARBRFACTY_PASSENGER A terminal for the loading and unloading of passengers. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:8]  
8 ROLLON_ROLLOFF_FERRY EEC_HARBRFACTY_ROLLON_ROLLOFF_FERRY A terminal for roll-on, roll-off <FERRY>s. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:1]  
9 SHIPYARD EEC_HARBRFACTY_SHIPYARD <SHIPYARD>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:9]
10 TANKER EEC_HARBRFACTY_TANKER A terminal for the bulk handling of liquid <CARGO>s from tanker <VESSEL>s. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATHAF:7]  
11 TIMBER_YARD EEC_HARBRFACTY_TIMBER_YARD <TIMBER_YARD>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: FHC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HARBOUR_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HARBOUR_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 438

Definition:
The textual identifier of a <HARBOUR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT, HYDROLOGY, IDENTIFICATION, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HID]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HAZARD_MARKER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HAZARD_MARKER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 439

Definition:
The type of a <HAZARD_MARKER>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BIOLOGICAL EEC_HAZMARKERTY_BIOLOGICAL Warning of the presence of a biological hazard. n/a    
2 CONSTRUCTION EEC_HAZMARKERTY_CONSTRUCTION Warning of the presence of construction activities. n/a    
3 MINEFIELD_LANE EEC_HAZMARKERTY_MINEFIELD_LANE Marking a lane through a <MINEFIELD>. n/a    
4 MINEFIELD_PERIMETER EEC_HAZMARKERTY_MINEFIELD_PERIMETER Marking the <BOUNDARY> of a <MINEFIELD>. n/a    
5 OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION EEC_HAZMARKERTY_OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION Indicating of the presence of limited clearance overhead (for example: due to <STRUCTURE>s and/or <POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE>s). n/a    
6 PIPELINE EEC_HAZMARKERTY_PIPELINE Indicating the presence of one or more <PIPELINE>s, above or below the <SURFACE> of the <TERRAIN>. n/a    
7 RADIOLOGICAL_CONTAMINATION EEC_HAZMARKERTY_RADIOLOGICAL_CONTAMINATION Warning of the presence of possible radiological contamination. n/a    
8 SURFACE_OBSTRUCTION EEC_HAZMARKERTY_SURFACE_OBSTRUCTION Warning of the presence of obstruction to ground movement; surface obstruction. n/a    
9 TRAFFIC_DANGER EEC_HAZMARKERTY_TRAFFIC_DANGER Warning of the presence of dangerous traffic. n/a    
10 TRAFFIC_JUNCTION EEC_HAZMARKERTY_TRAFFIC_JUNCTION Warning of the presence of a traffic junction or <CROSSING>. n/a    
11 UNDERGROUND EEC_HAZMARKERTY_UNDERGROUND Warning of underground obstruction (for example: a natural gas line and/or an <ELECTRICAL_CABLE>). n/a    
12 WIND EEC_HAZMARKERTY_WIND Warning of possible gusty or crosswinds. n/a    
13 WORKMEN EEC_HAZMARKERTY_WORKMEN Warning of the presence of working <PERSONNEL>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HAZARD_SEVERITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HAZARD_SEVERITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 440

Definition:
The severity of a hazard.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DANGEROUS EEC_HAZSEV_DANGEROUS Dangerous to navigation. IR [FACC, Annex B, SOH:1]  
2 NON_DANGEROUS EEC_HAZSEV_NON_DANGEROUS Not dangerous to navigation. IR [FACC, Annex B, SOH:2]  
3 NON_DANGEROUS_SURFACE_NAVIGATION EEC_HAZSEV_NON_DANGEROUS_SURFACE_NAVIGATION Not dangerous to navigation but avoid anchoring or trawling. IR [FACC, Annex B, SOH:99]  
4 OBSTRUCTION EEC_HAZSEV_OBSTRUCTION Blocks navigation. IR [FACC, Annex B, SOH:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SOH]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HAZARDOUS_GAS_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HAZARDOUS_GAS_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 441

Definition:
The type of hazardous gas present within an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CHEMICAL_AGENT EEC_HAZGASTY_CHEMICAL_AGENT A chemical agent used in military operations to kill or injure <HUMAN>s, <ANIMAL>s, or <PLANT>s, or to damage <EQUIPMENT> or <FACILITY>s. n/a    
2 FLAMMABLE_SEWAGE EEC_HAZGASTY_FLAMMABLE_SEWAGE Flammable noxious gases from decomposing sewage. n/a    
3 NONE_PRESENT EEC_HAZGASTY_NONE_PRESENT No hazardous gas is present. n/a    
4 NONFLAMMABLE_SEWAGE EEC_HAZGASTY_NONFLAMMABLE_SEWAGE Non-flammable noxious gases from decomposing sewage. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEAVY_ICE_ACCRETION_PROBABILITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEAVY_ICE_ACCRETION_PROBABILITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 442

Definition:
The probability of heavy 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, RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [AGC1, Chapter 7, "ship ice accretion"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 443

Definition:
The vertical distance from a <LOCATION> on the base (lowest point) of an <OBJECT> to a <LOCATION> on its top (highest point) that gives the greatest value of distance; the height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEIGHT_ABOVE_FLOOR

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEIGHT_ABOVE_FLOOR

EDCS Attribute Code: 444

Definition:
The height measured vertically from a <FLOOR> to the <LOCATION> on the base (lowest point) of an <OBJECT> that gives the least value of height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, LOCATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEIGHT_ABOVE_SURFACE_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEIGHT_ABOVE_SURFACE_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 445

Definition:
The <<HEIGHT>> of an <OBJECT> on a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>.

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: HGF and HGT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEIGHT_ABOVE_WATERBODY_FLOOR

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEIGHT_ABOVE_WATERBODY_FLOOR

EDCS Attribute Code: 446

Definition:
The height of an <OBJECT> measured vertically from a <WATERBODY_FLOOR> to the base (lowest portion) of the <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, LOCATION, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HSB]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEIGHT_AGL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEIGHT_AGL

EDCS Attribute Code: 447

Definition:
The distance of an <OBJECT> above a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; the height AGL.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, LOCATION

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO407, Section II.7.4]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HELIPAD_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HELIPAD_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 448

Definition:
The number of <HELICOPTER_LANDING_PAD>s associated with an <OBJECT>; the helipad count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEMISPHERICAL_DIRECTIONAL_REFLECTIVITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEMISPHERICAL_DIRECTIONAL_REFLECTIVITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 449

Definition:
The ratio, for a particular material <SURFACE> and unit solid angle about a particular reflection <DIRECTION>, of the reflected <<RADIANCE>> into that solid angle to the purely diffuse, total incident <<RADIANCE>> from the hemisphere above that <SURFACE>. This quantity is also defined as the integral over the incident hemisphere of the BRDF times the cosine of the angle between the surface normal and the incidence <DIRECTION> times the differential incident solid angle. It is a function of the <<REFLECTANCE_ZENITH_ANGLE_LOCAL>> and <<REFLECTANCE_AZIMUTH_LOCAL>> of the reflected <<RADIANCE>> and is spectral (a distribution function in <<WAVELENGTH>>); therefore the quantity is measured in terms of inverse <<WAVELENGTH>> bin size.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: INV_LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HEMISPHERICAL_HEMISPHERICAL_REFLECTIVITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HEMISPHERICAL_HEMISPHERICAL_REFLECTIVITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 450

Definition:
The ratio, for a particular material <SURFACE>, of the flux density reflected into the hemisphere above this <SURFACE> to the flux density incident upon it from all <DIRECTION>s within this hemisphere. This quantity is also defined as the ratio A/B, where A is the integral (over the incident hemisphere) of the incident <<RADIANCE>> times the cosine of the angle between the surface normal and the incident <DIRECTION> times the <<DIRECTIONAL_HEMISPHERICAL_REFLECTIVITY>> times the unit solid incident angle and B is the same integral without the <<DIRECTIONAL_HEMISPHERICAL_REFLECTIVITY>>. This quantity may also be known as the "total" or "bi-hemispherical" reflectivity and is spectral (a distribution function in <<WAVELENGTH>>); therefore the quantity is measured in terms of inverse <<WAVELENGTH>> bin size.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: INV_LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HF_ACOUSTIC_SCTR_LAYER_BOTTOM_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HF_ACOUSTIC_SCTR_LAYER_BOTTOM_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 451

Definition:
The <<DEPTH_BELOW_WATERBODY_SURFACE>> of the lower (bottom) <BOUNDARY> of a high 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 Label: HF_ACOUSTIC_SCTR_LAYER_TOP_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HF_ACOUSTIC_SCTR_LAYER_TOP_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 452

Definition:
The <<DEPTH_BELOW_WATERBODY_SURFACE>> of the upper (top) <BOUNDARY> of a high 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 Label: HF_BOTTOM_LOSS_REGION_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HF_BOTTOM_LOSS_REGION_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 453

Definition:
In a <WATERBODY>, the numeric identifier of a high frequency bottom loss <REGION>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: INDEX

EDCS Group Labels: IDENTIFICATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [OAML, High-Frequency Bottom-Loss Database]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGH_CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGH_CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 454

Definition:
The <<CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL>> of a <HIGH_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 Label: HIGH_CLOUD_COVERAGE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGH_CLOUD_COVERAGE

EDCS Attribute Code: 455

Definition:
The fraction of the sky covered by <HIGH_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 Label: HIGH_CLOUD_GENUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGH_CLOUD_GENUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 456

Definition:
The genus of a <HIGH_CLOUD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CIRROCUMULUS EEC_HIGHCLDGENUS_CIRROCUMULUS A thin and white patch, sheet and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> without shading that is composed of very small elements in the form of grains and/or ripples that are merged or separated and more or less regularly arranged. Most of the elements have an apparent width of less than one arc degree as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; cirrocumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cirrocumulus"]  
2 CIRROSTRATUS EEC_HIGHCLDGENUS_CIRROSTRATUS A transparent, whitish veil of <CLOUD>s of fibrous or smooth appearance that totally or partially covers the sky and generally produces halo phenomena; cirrostratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cirrostratus"]  
3 CIRRUS EEC_HIGHCLDGENUS_CIRRUS Detached <CLOUD>s in a form of white delicate filaments and/or white or mostly white patches or narrow bands; cirrus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cirrus"]  
4 NONE_PRESENT EEC_HIGHCLDGENUS_NONE_PRESENT No <HIGH_CLOUD>s present. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO407, Section II.8.2.3]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGH_CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGH_CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 457

Definition:
The <<CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL>> of a <HIGH_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: [GMET]


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGH_CLOUD_TYPE_OBSERVED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGH_CLOUD_TYPE_OBSERVED

EDCS Attribute Code: 458

Definition:
The type of observed <HIGH_CLOUD>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NO_HIGH_CLOUDS EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_NO_HIGH_CLOUDS No <HIGH_CLOUD>s. PR [WMO407, Section II.8.2.3.1]  
2 CIRRUS_FIBRATUS EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CIRRUS_FIBRATUS Cirrus fibratus and sometimes cirrus uncinus that are not progressively invading the sky. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.2]  
3 PATCHY_SPISSATUS EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_PATCHY_SPISSATUS Cirrus spissatu, cirrus castellanus, or cirrus floccus in patches or entangled sheaves that usually do not increase and sometimes seem to be the remains of the upper part of a cumulonimbus. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.3]  
4 CIRRUS_SPISSATUS EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CIRRUS_SPISSATUS Cirrus spissatus cumulonimbo genitus. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.4]  
5 CIRRUS_UNCINUS EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CIRRUS_UNCINUS Cirrus uncinus and/or fibratus that are progressively invading the sky and generally thicken as a whole. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.5]  
6 CIRRUS_le45_ARC_DEGREE EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CIRRUS_le45_ARC_DEGREE Cirrus (often in bands) and cirrostratus or cirrostratus alone that are progressively invading the sky and generally thicken as a whole, but the continuous veil does not reach 45 arc degrees above the horizon. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.6]  
7 CIRRUS_gt45_ARC_DEGREE EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CIRRUS_gt45_ARC_DEGREE Cirrus (often in bands) and cirrostratus or cirrostratus alone that are progressively invading the sky and that generally thicken as a whole. The continuous veil extends more than 45 arc degrees above the horizon without the sky being totally covered. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.7]  
8 CRSTRAT_COVERING_SKY EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CRSTRAT_COVERING_SKY Cirrostratus covering the entire sky. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.8]  
9 CRSTRAT_INVADING EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CRSTRAT_INVADING Cirrostratus not progressively invading the sky and not entirely covering it. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.9]  
10 CIRROCUMULUS EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_CIRROCUMULUS Cirrocumulus alone, or cirrocumulus predominant among the <HIGH_CLOUD>s. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.10]  
11 HIGH_CLOUDS_INVISIBLE EEC_HIGHCLDTYOBV_HIGH_CLOUDS_INVISIBLE <HIGH_CLOUD>s invisible owing to darkness, <FOG>, blowing <DUST> or <SAND>, or other similar phenomena or because of a continuous lower <CLOUD_LAYER>. PR [WMO407, Section II. 8.2.3.11]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO306, Volume 1, Code table 0516]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGHEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGHEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 459

Definition:
The greatest <<HEIGHT_AGL>> of all <LOCATION>s in or on the boundary of an <AIRSPACE>; the highest 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: AV2]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGHEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGHEST_AIRSPACE_ALTITUDE_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Code: 460

Definition:
The <<HIGHEST_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: AZ2]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGHEST_ANNUAL_GROUND_WATER_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGHEST_ANNUAL_GROUND_WATER_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 461

Definition:
The highest 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: DP1]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HIGHEST_ELEVATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HIGHEST_ELEVATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 462

Definition:
The greatest <<ELEVATION>> to any <LOCATION> associated with an <OBJECT>.

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: ZVF]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HINDUISM_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HINDUISM_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Code: 463

Definition:
The designation of a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of closely related Hindu religious traditions, often ones which were at one time part of a single movement but are now separate religious denominations; the Hinduism denominational family.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ARYA_SAMAJ EEC_HNDDENOMFAM_ARYA_SAMAJ Arya Samaj and other reformist Hindu movements. IR [WCE]  
2 NEOHINDUISM EEC_HNDDENOMFAM_NEOHINDUISM Neo-Hindu and modern sects arising out of Hinduism, numbering about 1,5 percent of all Hindus; Reform Hinduism or Neo-Hinduism. IR [WCE]  
3 SHAIVITE EEC_HNDDENOMFAM_SHAIVITE The second largest Hindu tradition, numbering 20 percent of all Hindus, mostly in Southern India; Shaivite. IR [WCE]  
4 VAISHNAVITE EEC_HNDDENOMFAM_VAISHNAVITE The largest Hindu tradition, numbering 70 percent of all Hindus; Vaishnavite. IR [WCE]  

EDCS Group Labels: RELIGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WCE]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HISTORICAL_CLOUD_FREE_LINE_OF_SIGHT_CLIMATOLOGY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HISTORICAL_CLOUD_FREE_LINE_OF_SIGHT_CLIMATOLOGY

EDCS Attribute Code: 464

Definition:
The historical (climatology) probability of a line of sight free of <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: IR

Reference: [GMET]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HISTORICAL_SIGNIFICANCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HISTORICAL_SIGNIFICANCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 465

Definition:
The historical significance of a <STRUCTURE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ANCIENT EEC_HISTSIGNIF_ANCIENT Belongs to, made in, or typical of an earlier period; ancient. IR [FAD, Annex B, HSS:1]  
2 HISTORIC EEC_HISTSIGNIF_HISTORIC Famous or important in history or having great and lasting importance; historic. IR [FAD, Annex B, HSS:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FAD, Annex B: HSS]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 466

Definition:
The horizontal distance available to pass a load that extends laterally beyond the wheels of a <GROUND_VEHICLE>.

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: HCA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE_LIMITED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE_LIMITED

EDCS Attribute Code: 467

Definition:
An indication that limited <<HORIZONTAL_CLEARANCE>> is present.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HCC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HORIZONTAL_LOAD_BEARING_CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HORIZONTAL_LOAD_BEARING_CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 468

Definition:
The maximum distributed load per unit <<AREA>> that a horizontal <SURFACE> can support; the horizontal load bearing capacity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SURFACE_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HOSPITAL_BED_CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HOSPITAL_BED_CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 469

Definition:
The number of beds within a <HOSPITAL_BUILDING> or <MEDICAL_FACILITY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HSC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HOUR_WITHIN_DAY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HOUR_WITHIN_DAY

EDCS Attribute Code: 470

Definition:
The ordinal index of the hour within the day, starting with the number "0" at midnight.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: TIME

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HULK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HULK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 471

Definition:
The type of a <HULK>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ACCOMMODATION EEC_HULKTY_ACCOMMODATION Used primarily for eating, sleeping and recreation purposes; accommodation. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHLK:4]  
2 FLOATING_BREAKWATER EEC_HULKTY_FLOATING_BREAKWATER Used as a <FLOATING_BREAKWATER>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHLK:5]  
3 HISTORIC_SHIP EEC_HULKTY_HISTORIC_SHIP Of historical interest, serving as a tourist attraction; historic ship. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHLK:2]  
4 MUSEUM EEC_HULKTY_MUSEUM Used as a museum. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHLK:3]  
5 RESTAURANT EEC_HULKTY_RESTAURANT Used as a <RESTAURANT>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATHLK:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HLK]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HUMAN_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HUMAN_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 472

Definition:
The function for which a <HUMAN> has responsibility.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ASTRONAUT EEC_HUMANFN_ASTRONAUT Astronaut. n/a   [SOED, "astronaut"]
2 BORDER_GUARD EEC_HUMANFN_BORDER_GUARD To perform guard duties along a national or military <BOUNDARY>; a border guard. n/a    
3 CIVILIAN EEC_HUMANFN_CIVILIAN Civilian. n/a   [SOED, "civilian", 4]
4 DIVER EEC_HUMANFN_DIVER Diver. n/a   [SOED, "diver", 2]
5 GUARD EEC_HUMANFN_GUARD Guard. n/a   [SOED, "guard", 2]
6 MILITARY EEC_HUMANFN_MILITARY Military. n/a   [SOED, "military", 1]
7 PARACHUTIST EEC_HUMANFN_PARACHUTIST Parachutist. n/a   [SOED, "parachutist"]
8 PARAMILITARY EEC_HUMANFN_PARAMILITARY Paramilitary. n/a   [SOED, "paramilitary", 1]
9 PILOT EEC_HUMANFN_PILOT Pilot. n/a   [SOED, "pilot", 1a]
10 POLICE_FORCE EEC_HUMANFN_POLICE_FORCE Policeman. n/a   [SOED, "policeman", 2a]
11 RESCUE EEC_HUMANFN_RESCUE Rescue. n/a   [SOED, "rescue",1]
12 RESERVIST EEC_HUMANFN_RESERVIST A member of a military reserve force; a reservist [SOED, "reservist"]. n/a    
13 SWIMMER EEC_HUMANFN_SWIMMER Swimmer. n/a   [SOED, "swimmer, 1]

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HUMAN_ROLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HUMAN_ROLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 473

Definition:
The expected function of a <HUMAN> in a particular setting or situation; the human role [SOED, "role", 2.I].

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ASTRONAUT EEC_HUMANROLE_ASTRONAUT Astronaut. n/a   [SOED, "astronaut"]
2 BORDER_GUARD EEC_HUMANROLE_BORDER_GUARD To perform guard duties along a national or military <BOUNDARY>; a border guard. n/a    
3 CIVILIAN EEC_HUMANROLE_CIVILIAN Civilian. n/a   [SOED, "civilian", 4]
4 DIVER EEC_HUMANROLE_DIVER Diver. n/a   [SOED, "diver", 2]
5 GUARD EEC_HUMANROLE_GUARD Guard. n/a   [SOED, "guard", 2]
6 MILITARY EEC_HUMANROLE_MILITARY Military. n/a   [SOED, "military", 1]
7 NATIONAL_GUARD EEC_HUMANROLE_NATIONAL_GUARD To perform national guard duties in a military reserve unit for national purposes. n/a   [SOED, "National Guard"]
8 PARACHUTIST EEC_HUMANROLE_PARACHUTIST Parachutist. n/a   [SOED, "parachutist"]
9 PARAMILITARY EEC_HUMANROLE_PARAMILITARY Paramilitary. n/a   [SOED, "paramilitary", 1]
10 PILOT EEC_HUMANROLE_PILOT Pilot. n/a   [SOED, "pilot", 1a]
11 POLICE_FORCE EEC_HUMANROLE_POLICE_FORCE Policeman. n/a   [SOED, "policeman", 2a]
12 RESCUE EEC_HUMANROLE_RESCUE Rescue. n/a   [SOED, "rescue",1]
13 SWIMMER EEC_HUMANROLE_SWIMMER Swimmer. n/a   [SOED, "swimmer, 1]

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_BARRIER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_BARRIER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 474

Definition:
The type of <BARRIER> to hydrographic flow that an <OBJECT> presents.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BARRAGE EEC_HYDRGBARTY_BARRAGE An opening <DAM> across a <WATERCOURSE> that, when required, is closed to control flood <WATER>s; a flood barrage. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATDAM:3]  
2 DAM EEC_HYDRGBARTY_DAM <DAM>. n/a    
3 LOCK EEC_HYDRGBARTY_LOCK <HYDROGRAPHIC_LOCK>. n/a    
4 MARINE_GATE EEC_HYDRGBARTY_MARINE_GATE <MARINE_GATE>. n/a    
5 RAPID EEC_HYDRGBARTY_RAPID <RAPID>. n/a    
6 WATERFALL EEC_HYDRGBARTY_WATERFALL <WATERFALL>. n/a    
7 WEIR EEC_HYDRGBARTY_WEIR A small <DAM> erected across a <RIVER> to raise the level of the <WATER>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATDAM:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: DWT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 475

Definition:
The least <<DEPTH>> of any <LOCATION> on an <OBJECT> that lies below the <WATERBODY_SURFACE>. The <<DEPTH>> is in reference to a <SURFACE_DATUM>; the hydrographic depth.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [BOWD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH_CATEGORY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH_CATEGORY

EDCS Attribute Code: 476

Definition:
A category describing the <<HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ABOVE_SURFACE EEC_HYDRGDEPCAT_ABOVE_SURFACE Above <WATERBODY_SURFACE> and does not cover at high water. IR [FACC, Annex B, VRR:1]  
2 AWASH_AT_SOUNDING_DATUM EEC_HYDRGDEPCAT_AWASH_AT_SOUNDING_DATUM Awash at <SOUNDING_DATUM>. IR [FACC, Annex B, VRR:2]  
3 COVERS_AND_UNCOVERS EEC_HYDRGDEPCAT_COVERS_AND_UNCOVERS Covers and uncovers. IR [FACC, Annex B, VRR:8]  
4 SUBMERGED EEC_HYDRGDEPCAT_SUBMERGED Below <WATERBODY_SURFACE> or submerged. IR [FACC, Annex B, VRR:4]  

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: VRR]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH_INFORMATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH_INFORMATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 477

Definition:
The accuracy or availability of <<HYDROGRAPHIC_DEPTH>> information for an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 KNOWN_OTHER EEC_HYDRGDEPINF_KNOWN_OTHER Depth known by other than wire drag. IR [FACC, Annex B, HDI:9]  
2 KNOWN_WIRE_DRAG EEC_HYDRGDEPINF_KNOWN_WIRE_DRAG Depth known by wire drag. IR [FACC, Annex B, HDI:10]  
3 UNKNOWN EEC_HYDRGDEPINF_UNKNOWN Unknown. IR [FACC, Annex B, HDI:12]  
4 UNKNOWN_BUT_SAFE EEC_HYDRGDEPINF_UNKNOWN_BUT_SAFE Depth unknown, but safe to depth shown. IR [FACC, Annex B, HDI:11]  

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, SURVEY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HDI]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_DRYING_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_DRYING_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 478

Definition:
The elevation of a hydrographic <OBJECT> that tidal waters cover and uncover measured to the highest <LOCATION> on the <OBJECT> in reference to a <SOUNDING_DATUM>; the hydrographic drying height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: LITTORAL, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HDH]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_OBJECT_ORIGIN

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_OBJECT_ORIGIN

EDCS Attribute Code: 479

Definition:
The origin of a hydrographic <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CONTROLLED EEC_HYDRGOBJORIG_CONTROLLED Controlled. IR [FACC, Annex B, HOC:1]  
2 MAN_MADE EEC_HYDRGOBJORIG_MAN_MADE Constructed through the acts of man; not naturally occurring in nature; man-made. IR [FACC, Annex B, HOC:4]  
3 NATURAL EEC_HYDRGOBJORIG_NATURAL Natural. IR [FACC, Annex B, HOC:5]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HOC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROGRAPHIC_SURVEY_CONTACT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROGRAPHIC_SURVEY_CONTACT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 480

Definition:
The type of a <HYDROGRAPHIC_SURVEY_CONTACT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NOT_SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL EEC_HYDRGSURVCONTY_NOT_SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL Not a <SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL>. n/a    
2 SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL EEC_HYDRGSURVCONTY_SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL <SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: SURVEY

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYDROLOGIC_PERMANENCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYDROLOGIC_PERMANENCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 481

Definition:
The persistence of a <HYDROLOGIC_OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DRY EEC_HYDRLPERM_DRY Dry. IR [FACC, Annex B, HYC:3]  
2 NON_PERENNIAL EEC_HYDRLPERM_NON_PERENNIAL Not <<<PERENNIAL>>>; intermittent or fluctuating. IR [FACC, Annex B, HYC:6]  
3 PERENNIAL EEC_HYDRLPERM_PERENNIAL The bed lies below the water table so that the <HYDROLOGIC_OBJECT> flows continuously throughout the year; perennial. IR [APDS, "perennial stream"]  
4 PERENNIAL_OR_PERMANENT EEC_HYDRLPERM_PERENNIAL_OR_PERMANENT <<<PERENNIAL>>> or <<<PERMANENT>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HYC:8]  
5 PERMANENT EEC_HYDRLPERM_PERMANENT Permanent. IR [APDS, "permanent stream"]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, TIME

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HYC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: HYPSOGRAPHIC_PORTRAYAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_HYPSOGRAPHIC_PORTRAYAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 482

Definition:
The type of a hypsographic portrayal <LINE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 APPROX_DEPR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_APPROX_DEPR A <CONTOUR>, used in a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> where an accurate <CONTOUR> is not feasible to represent the <BOUNDARY> of a <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>, and depicted on a <MAP> with a dashed <LINE>; an approximate index contour or indefinite index contour. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:15] [SDLG], [DCW]
2 APPROX_INDEX EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_APPROX_INDEX An <<<INDEX>>> contour, used in a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> where an accurate <CONTOUR> is not feasible, and depicted on a <MAP> with a dashed <LINE>; an approximate index contour or indefinite index contour. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:7] [SDLG], [DCW]
3 APPROX_INTERM_DEPR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_APPROX_INTERM_DEPR An <<<INTERM_DEPR>>> contour, used in a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> where an accurate <CONTOUR> is not feasible, and depicted on a <MAP> with a dashed <LINE>; an approximate intermediate contour or indefinite intermediate contour. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:18] [SDLG], [DCW]
4 CARRYING_CONTOUR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_CARRYING_CONTOUR A single <CONTOUR> representing two or more <CONTOUR>s; a carrying contour. A carrying contour is used to portray a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> of steep (near vertical) slope (for example: a <CLIFF>). IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:19 and 21] [SDLG], [DCW]
5 CONNECTOR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_CONNECTOR An arbitrary connector in a <NETWORK> of <CONTOUR>s, created to establish a zone of <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>>s as a <POLYGONAL_FACE>, and not used to define any data or irreconcilable source data <REGION>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:99] [SDLG], [DCW]
6 ERRONEOUS EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_ERRONEOUS A <CONTOUR> known to no longer correspond with the <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>>, but has been retained because the information could not be updated; erroneous. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:98] [SDLG], [DCW]
7 FORM_LINE EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_FORM_LINE A <LINE> drawn on a <MAP> to show the estimated configuration of <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>>s between <CONTOUR>s; a form line. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:4] [SDLG], [DCW]
8 INDEX EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INDEX Every fourth or fifth <LINE>, depending on the contour interval, is an index contour. An index contour is accentuated by increasing its line weight. With few exceptions, index contours are continuous throughout a <MAP> even though the <CONTOUR>s may coalesce because of steep slopes. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:1] [SDLG], [DCW]
9 INDEX_DEPR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INDEX_DEPR An <<<INDEX>>> representing the <BOUNDARY> of a <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:5] [SDLG], [DCW]
10 INDEX_MOUND EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INDEX_MOUND An <<<INDEX>>> representing the <BOUNDARY> of a mound. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:8] [SDLG], [DCW]
11 INTERM EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INTERM One of the three or four <LINE>s between adjacent <<<INDEX>>> contours, having about half the line weight of an <<<INDEX>>> contour; an intermediate contour. An intermediate contour is normally continuous throughout a <MAP>, but may be dropped or joined with an <<<INDEX>>> contour where the slope is steep and where there is insufficient space to show all of the intermediate <LINE>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:2] [SDLG], [DCW]
12 INTERM_APPROX EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INTERM_APPROX An <<<INTERM>>> contour, used in a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> where an accurate <CONTOUR> is not feasible, and depicted on a <MAP> with a dashed <LINE>; an approximate intermediate contour or indefinite intermediate contour. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:12] [SDLG], [DCW]
13 INTERM_DEPR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INTERM_DEPR An <<<INTERM>>> contour representing the <BOUNDARY> of a <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:6] [SDLG], [DCW]
14 INTERM_MOUND EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_INTERM_MOUND An <<<INTERM>>> contour representing the <BOUNDARY> of a mound. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:9] [SDLG], [DCW]
15 SUPP EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP A <CONTOUR> that is used to portray important relief characteristics that would not otherwise be shown by <<<INDEX>>> and <<<INTERM>>> (basic <CONTOUR>s); a supplementary contour. A supplementary contour is shown as a screened <LINE> so that it is distinguishable from <<<INDEX>>> and <<<INTERM>>> contours and not unduly prominent on a <MAP>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:16] [SDLG], [DCW]
16 SUPP_APPROX EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP_APPROX A <<<SUPP>>> contour, used in a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> where an accurate <CONTOUR> is not feasible, and depicted on a <MAP> with a dashed <LINE>; an approximate index contour or indefinite index contour. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:13] [SDLG], [DCW]
17 SUPP_CARRYING_CONTOUR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP_CARRYING_CONTOUR A supplementary <<<CARRYING_CONTOUR>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:20] [SDLG], [DCW]
18 SUPP_DEPR EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP_DEPR A <<<SUPP>>> contour representing the <BOUNDARY> of a <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:22] [SDLG], [DCW]
19 SUPP_DEPR_APPROX EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP_DEPR_APPROX A <<<SUPP_DEPR>>> contour, used in a <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> where an accurate <CONTOUR> is not feasible, and depicted on a <MAP> with a dashed <LINE>; an approximate supplementary depression contour or indefinite supplementary depression contour. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:23] [SDLG], [DCW]
20 SUPP_ONE_HALF EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP_ONE_HALF A <<<SUPP>>> contour with one half the interval between <<<INDEX>>> and <<<INTERM>>> contours; a supplementary one half. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:3] [SDLG], [DCW]
21 SUPP_ONE_QUARTER EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_SUPP_ONE_QUARTER A <<<SUPP>>> contour with one quarter the interval between <<<INDEX>>> and <<<INTERM>>> contours; a supplementary one quarter. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:14] [SDLG], [DCW]
22 TRANSITION EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_TRANSITION A <CONTOUR> known to no longer correspond with the <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>>, but has been retained because the information could not be updated; transition. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:98] [SDLG], [DCW]
23 TRANSITION_OR_ERRONEOUS EEC_HYPSGPRTRYLTY_TRANSITION_OR_ERRONEOUS <<<TRANSITION>>> and/or <<<ERRONEOUS>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, HQC:98] [SDLG], [DCW]

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: HQC]

Supplemental References: [SDLG], [DCW]


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