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

EDCS Classification Label: OASIS

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OASIS

EDCS Classification Code: 817

Definition:
A small, isolated, fertile, or green <TRACT> in a <DESERT_REGION> usually having a <WATERING_PLACE>; an oasis.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: EC020]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OBJECT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBJECT

EDCS Classification Code: 818

Definition:
A person, place, thing, or concept; an object.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OBJECT_PROPERTY_SET

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBJECT_PROPERTY_SET

EDCS Classification Code: 819

Definition:
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Group Labels: PROPERTY_SET

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OBJECT_SET

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBJECT_SET

EDCS Classification Code: 820

Definition:
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <OBJECT>s.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OBSERVATION_STATION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBSERVATION_STATION

EDCS Classification Code: 821

Definition:
A station that is equipped for observation and study.

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B, BFC:10]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OBSERVATORY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBSERVATORY

EDCS Classification Code: 822

Definition:
An <OBSERVATION_STATION> designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena; an observatory [SOED, "observatory", 1].

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, SPACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OCCLUDED_FRONT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCCLUDED_FRONT

EDCS Classification Code: 823

Definition:
A composite of two <ATMOSPHERIC_FRONT>s formed as a <COLD_FRONT> overtakes a <WARM_FRONT> or a <STATIONARY_FRONT>; an occluded front.

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DEMARCATION, LOCATION, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO182, "occluded front"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OCCUPATION_ZONE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCCUPATION_ZONE

EDCS Classification Code: 824

Definition:
A <REGION> temporarily held and controlled by a hostile military force; an occupation zone.

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: FA170]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OCEAN

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN

EDCS Classification Code: 825

Definition:
One of the major divisions of an expanse of salt <WATER> covering a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; an ocean.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [BOWD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OCEAN_BASIN

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN_BASIN

EDCS Classification Code: 826

Definition:
A <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION> of an <OCEAN_FLOOR> approximately equidimensional in plan view and of variable extent; a basin.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [BOWD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OCEAN_FLOOR

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN_FLOOR

EDCS Classification Code: 827

Definition:
The <WATERBODY_FLOOR> of an <OCEAN>.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [BOWD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OCEAN_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION

EDCS Classification Code: 1440

Definition:
A <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION> of an <OCEAN_FLOOR>.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SUFN, page 2-1, sub-paragraph I-B; "undersea feature"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OFF_ROUTE_BEARING

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OFF_ROUTE_BEARING

EDCS Classification Code: 828

Definition:
The <DIRECTION> and distance from an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION> to a defined <WAYPOINT>; an off route bearing.

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: GA030]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OFFSHORE_LOADING_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OFFSHORE_LOADING_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Code: 829

Definition:
A <FACILITY> located in a <WATERBODY> for loading and unloading <CARGO>; an offshore loading facility.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BB170]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OFFSHORE_PLATFORM

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OFFSHORE_PLATFORM

EDCS Classification Code: 830

Definition:
A <STRUCTURE> placed in a <WATERBODY> and used: for production, loading, and discharge; as an <OBSERVATION_STATION>; or as a <SCIENCE_FACILITY>; an offshore platform.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BD111]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OIL_BARRIER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OIL_BARRIER

EDCS Classification Code: 831

Definition:
A floating <BARRIER> to stop and contain oil flow on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>; an oil barrier.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [S57A, Object: OILBAR]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OIL_DRILLING_RIG

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OIL_DRILLING_RIG

EDCS Classification Code: 832

Definition:
A <RIG> assembled primarily for the purpose of drilling an oil <WELL>; an oil drilling rig.

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GOFP, "drilling rig"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OPEN_AIR_BATH

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OPEN_AIR_BATH

EDCS Classification Code: 833

Definition:
An open air bath.

EDCS Group Labels: RECREATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OPEN_WATER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OPEN_WATER

EDCS Classification Code: 834

Definition:
A <WATERBODY_REGION> where the <WATER> is flowing or free standing; open water.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: SA010]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OPERA_HOUSE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OPERA_HOUSE

EDCS Classification Code: 835

Definition:
A <BUILDING> that houses a <THEATRE> designed chiefly for the performance of operas.

EDCS Group Labels: RECREATION, SHELTER

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [SOED, "opera-house"]


EDCS Classification Label: ORCHARD

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ORCHARD

EDCS Classification Code: 836

Definition:
A <TREED_TRACT> devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut <TREE>s; an orchard [AHD, "orchard", 1].

EDCS Group Labels: AGRICULTURE, LIVING_ORGANISM, PLANT, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: EA040]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: ORE_REFINERY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ORE_REFINERY

EDCS Classification Code: 837

Definition:
An <INDUSTRIAL_WORKS> for purifying ores (for example: copper and/or silver) and extracting from them various metal and chemical products; an ore refinery.

EDCS Group Labels: INDUSTRY, LAND_INDUSTRY, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: ORNAMENT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ORNAMENT

EDCS Classification Code: 1436

Definition:
A physical <OBJECT> serving to adorn, beautify, or embellish; a decoration, an ornament, [SOED, "ornament", 2.a].

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OUTBUILDING

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OUTBUILDING

EDCS Classification Code: 838

Definition:
A small <BUILDING> that is separate from but is located near a main <BUILDING>; an outbuilding.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: [SOED, "outbuilding"]


EDCS Classification Label: OVERFALL_REGION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OVERFALL_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 839

Definition:
A <WATERBODY_REGION> where short, breaking <WATER_WAVE>s are formed on the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> when a strong <WATER_CURRENT> passes over a <SHOAL> or other submarine obstruction or meets a contrary <WATER_CURRENT> or <WIND>; an overfall region.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [S57A, Attribute, CATWAT:3]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Code: 840

Definition:
An overhead obstruction (for example: an underpass, an overhead <PIPELINE>, and/or the overhang of a <BUILDING>) on a <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>.

EDCS Group Labels: TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: AL155]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: OVERPASS

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OVERPASS

EDCS Classification Code: 841

Definition:
A <BRIDGE> used to provide clearance to traffic on a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> at a lower elevation; an overpass.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


Return to: Top of page, Previous ECC Page (N), Next ECC Page (P), Classification Index, EDCS Home

Last updated: July 26, 2006 Copyright © 2006 SEDRIS