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EDCS Classification Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter U

EDCS Classification Label: UNCONTROLLED_AIRSPACE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNCONTROLLED_AIRSPACE

EDCS Classification Code: 1297

Definition:
Any <AIRSPACE> in which air traffic control service is not available; an uncontrolled airspace.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [AIM]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERGROUND_BUNKER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERGROUND_BUNKER

EDCS Classification Code: 1298

Definition:
A <BUNKER> that is used as a command and control centre or for encampment; an underground bunker.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: AH060]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERGROUND_DWELLING

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERGROUND_DWELLING

EDCS Classification Code: 1299

Definition:
A <DWELLING> under the <TERRAIN>; an underground dwelling.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: AL250]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERGROUND_RAILWAY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERGROUND_RAILWAY

EDCS Classification Code: 1300

Definition:
A <TUNNEL> under the <TERRAIN> through which a metropolitan electric <RAILWAY> travels; an underground railway.

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: SU002]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERGROUND_WATER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERGROUND_WATER

EDCS Classification Code: 1301

Definition:
<WATER> situated under the <TERRAIN> but reachable by <WELL>s; underground water or phreatic water.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BH115]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERMINED_LAND

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERMINED_LAND

EDCS Classification Code: 1302

Definition:
A <TRACT> that was previously undermined through mining activities and that either has already partly subsided and/or that is in the process of subsiding; undermined land.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: DB220]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERWATER_COMMUNICATION_DEVICE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERWATER_COMMUNICATION_DEVICE

EDCS Classification Code: 1303

Definition:
A <DEVICE> located in a <WATERBODY> and used to provide two-way communication; an underwater communication device. EXAMPLE <ACOUSTIC_TRANSDUCER>.

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERWATER_HAZARD

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERWATER_HAZARD

EDCS Classification Code: 1304

Definition:
An <UNDERWATER_OBJECT> known to be hazardous to navigation on <WATERBODY_SURFACE>s; an underwater hazard.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BD000]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERWATER_OBJECT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERWATER_OBJECT

EDCS Classification Code: 1305

Definition:
An <OBJECT> under a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>. EXAMPLE <MARINE_WRECK>.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: BD005]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNDERWATER_REGION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNDERWATER_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 1306

Definition:
A <REGION> under a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNMANNED_WINGED_AIRCRAFT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNMANNED_WINGED_AIRCRAFT

EDCS Classification Code: 1307

Definition:
A winged <AIRCRAFT> operating without a pilot onboard; an unmanned aircraft.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNMONUMENTED_POINT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNMONUMENTED_POINT

EDCS Classification Code: 1308

Definition:
A formally recognized survey or reference <LOCATION> that is not represented by a physical <BOUNDARY_MONUMENT> and/or <BENCHMARK>; an unmonumented point.

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION, SURVEY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: ZB031]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UNVEGETATED_LAND

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UNVEGETATED_LAND

EDCS Classification Code: 1309

Definition:
A <TRACT> with little (less than 5 percent) or no <VEGETATION>; unvegetated land.

EDCS Group Labels: LIVING_ORGANISM, PHYSIOGRAPHY, PLANT

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [FACC, Annex A: EE020]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: URANUS

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_URANUS

EDCS Classification Code: 1310

Definition:
The primary <PLANET> of the <SUN> that is seventh in distance from the <SUN>, with an orbital mean <<RADIUS>> of approximately 2 875,0 million kilometres; Uranus.

EDCS Group Labels: SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [PSMOP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UTILITY_HELICOPTER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UTILITY_HELICOPTER

EDCS Classification Code: 1311

Definition:
A <HELICOPTER> designed or designated for various utility operations.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UTILITY_VESSEL

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UTILITY_VESSEL

EDCS Classification Code: 1312

Definition:
A <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL> designed or designated for various utility operations.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Classification Label: UTILITY_WINGED_AIRCRAFT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_UTILITY_WINGED_AIRCRAFT

EDCS Classification Code: 1313

Definition:
A winged <AIRCRAFT> designed or designated for utility, non-transport purposes.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JAWA, Type Classifications, Class 7]

Supplemental References: none


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