EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Classification Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter N

EDCS Classification Label: NAMED_LAND_TRACT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAMED_LAND_TRACT

EDCS Classification Code: 788

Definition:
A <TRACT> of natural scenery, defined by its geographical characteristics and known by its proper name.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [S57A, Object: LNDRGN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAMED_MAP_LOCATION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAMED_MAP_LOCATION

EDCS Classification Code: 789

Definition:
A <LOCATION> that normally does not appear as a specific, characterized <OBJECT> on a <MAP> but has a name that is required to be placed on the <MAP>.

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, SURVEY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: ZD040]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NATIONAL_PARK

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATIONAL_PARK

EDCS Classification Code: 790

Definition:
An extensive <REGION> of a particular nature that has been defined by law and is to be protected as a whole; it meets the prerequisites of a <NATURE_RESERVE> for the largest part and has been influenced by <HUMAN>s at most only to a small extent; a national park.

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM, PHYSIOGRAPHY, PLANT, RECREATION, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: FA080]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NATURAL_AIR_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATURAL_AIR_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Code: 791

Definition:
An existing <OBJECT> of fixed <<HEIGHT_AGL>> or natural growth at a fixed <LOCATION> within a proscribed <REGION> (for example: adjacent to an <AERODROME>) with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during flight operations; a natural air obstruction.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: GB220]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NATURAL_GAS_RIG

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATURAL_GAS_RIG

EDCS Classification Code: 792

Definition:
A <RIG> for the collection of natural gas from a <WELL>; a natural gas rig.

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NATURE_RESERVE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATURE_RESERVE

EDCS Classification Code: 793

Definition:
A <REGION> that has been legally defined and the nature and landscape of which require special protection, be it in part or as a whole, in order to preserve symbioses or biotypes of specific wildlife <NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL>s or <PLANT>s: for scientific reasons; for reasons of natural or geographic history; or because of their rareness, uniqueness, or outstanding beauty; a nature reserve.

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM, PHYSIOGRAPHY, PLANT, RECREATION, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: FA081]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAUTICAL_CLUB

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAUTICAL_CLUB

EDCS Classification Code: 794

Definition:
The <BUILDING>s, <GROUNDS>, and <DOCK>s of an organization that promotes and supports yachting, sailing, and boating; a nautical club, yacht club, or sailing club.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, RECREATION, SHELTER, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B, BFC:55]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGABLE_WATERWAY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGABLE_WATERWAY

EDCS Classification Code: 795

Definition:
A <WATERCOURSE> that is usable, sometimes after improvements, as a commercial <MARINE_ROUTE>; a navigable waterway.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, HYDROLOGY, INDUSTRY, LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [S32, "navigable waters"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_BUOY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_BUOY

EDCS Classification Code: 796

Definition:
A <BUOY> serving as a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>; a navigation buoy.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BC020]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_DEVICE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_DEVICE

EDCS Classification Code: 797

Definition:
Any visual or electronic <DEVICE>, usually located within a <VEHICLE>, that provides point-to-point guidance information or <LOCATION> data; a navigation device or navigation aid.

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: GA035]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_LIGHT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_LIGHT

EDCS Classification Code: 798

Definition:
A specially constructed <DEVICE> that displays a <LIGHT> as an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>; a navigation light.

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BC040]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_LINE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_LINE

EDCS Classification Code: 799

Definition:
A <LINE> between two <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>s that extends towards the <REGION> of navigational interest; a navigation line.

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BC031]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_MARK_AFLOAT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_MARK_AFLOAT

EDCS Classification Code: 800

Definition:
A floating <STRUCTURE> providing a reference <LOCATION> for navigation; an afloat navigation mark.

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BC098]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_MARK_FIXED

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_MARK_FIXED

EDCS Classification Code: 801

Definition:
A fixed <STRUCTURE> providing a reference <LOCATION> for navigation; a fixed navigation mark.

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BC099]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_RADAR_RANGE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_RADAR_RANGE

EDCS Classification Code: 802

Definition:
A <WATERBODY_REGION> within range of a <RADAR_STATION>; inside this <REGION> a <VESSEL> may request navigation radar assistance from <SHORE>, particularly in poor visibility.

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, EM_PHENOMENON, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [S57A, Object: RADRNG]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_RESTRICTED_REGION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_RESTRICTED_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 803

Definition:
A <REGION> in which certain aspects of navigation are restricted.

EDCS Group Labels: TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [S57A, Object: RESARE]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NEAP_TIDE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEAP_TIDE

EDCS Classification Code: 804

Definition:
The <TIDE>s of decreased range occurring near the times of the first and last quarter <<MOON_PHASE>>s.

EDCS Group Labels: LITTORAL, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [S32, "tide(s): neap"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NEARSHORE_PRECISE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEARSHORE_PRECISE

EDCS Classification Code: 805

Definition:
The <TERRAIN_STRIP> that is located between the 10 metre <DEPTH_CURVE> and the <LOW_WATER_LINE> defined by either mean low water springs or mean lower low water as defined by the applicable National Authority; nearshore precise.

EDCS Group Labels: LITTORAL, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BA021]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NEBULA

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEBULA

EDCS Classification Code: 806

Definition:
An immense body of highly rarefied gas and dust in the interstellar spaces of <GALAXY>s; a nebula.

EDCS Group Labels: SPACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [SOED, "nebula", 2]


EDCS Classification Label: NEPTUNE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEPTUNE

EDCS Classification Code: 807

Definition:
The primary <PLANET> of the <SUN> that is normally eighth in distance from the <SUN>, with an orbital mean <<RADIUS>> of approximately 4 504,4 million kilometres; Neptune.

EDCS Group Labels: SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [PSMOP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NETWORK

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NETWORK

EDCS Classification Code: 808

Definition:
A <SYSTEM> of inter-connected <OBJECT>s of either the same type or directly related types; a network.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: ZD001]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NEWSPAPER_PLANT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEWSPAPER_PLANT

EDCS Classification Code: 809

Definition:
A <BUILDING> used in the printing, collating, storage, or distribution of a newspaper; a newspaper plant.

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, INDUSTRY, LAND_INDUSTRY, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B, BFC:85]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NON_AQUEOUS_CLOUD

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_AQUEOUS_CLOUD

EDCS Classification Code: 810

Definition:
An <AEROSOL> of non-aqueous <PARTICLE>s (for example: <SMOKE> and/or <DUST>); a non-aqueous cloud.

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [SOED, "cloud", 4]


EDCS Classification Label: NON_COMMUNICATION_TOWER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_COMMUNICATION_TOWER

EDCS Classification Code: 811

Definition:
A <TOWER> that is used for non-communication purposes (for example: observation, support, and/or storage).

EDCS Group Labels: SUPPORT_STRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: AL240]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NON_EMPTY_SET

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_EMPTY_SET

EDCS Classification Code: 812

Definition:
A <SET> with at least one member; a non-empty set.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL

EDCS Classification Code: 813

Definition:
An <ANIMAL> other than a <HUMAN> [SOED, "animal", A.a].

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NON_SUBMARINE_CONTACT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_SUBMARINE_CONTACT

EDCS Classification Code: 814

Definition:
Any <OBJECT> (for example: a <MARINE_WRECK>) on a <WATERBODY_FLOOR> that could be mistakenly identified as an operable <SUBMERSIBLE_VESSEL> when detected with acoustic or magnetic sensors; a non-submarine contact.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: PEV, RAG, WDT, WKT, WRN, and WSR]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NUCLEAR_REACTOR

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NUCLEAR_REACTOR

EDCS Classification Code: 815

Definition:
<EQUIPMENT>, which may be contained within a <POWER_PLANT> or <VESSEL>, in which a nuclear chain reaction is initiated, sustained, and controlled; a nuclear reactor.

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: AD040]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: NUCLEAR_WEAPONS_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NUCLEAR_WEAPONS_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Code: 816

Definition:
A <FACILITY> used for the construction, assembly, storage, or dismantling of nuclear <WEAPON>s.

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY, MILITARY_SCIENCE, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


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