EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Attribute Dictionary - Concepts whose labels begin with the letter C

EDCS Attribute Label: CABLE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CABLE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 213

Definition:
The type of a cable.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 MOORING EEC_CABLETY_MOORING Used to secure a mooring <BUOY> or other floating <STRUCTURE>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:5]  
2 NONE_PRESENT EEC_CABLETY_NONE_PRESENT No cable is present. IR [FACC, Annex B, CAB:0]  
3 POWER_LINE EEC_CABLETY_POWER_LINE Used for the supply of electricity. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:1]  
4 POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE EEC_CABLETY_POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE <POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE>. Such features are generally more prominent than <<<POWER_LINE>>>s. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:2]  
5 TELEGRAPH EEC_CABLETY_TELEGRAPH Used for the transmission of telegraph signals. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:4]  
6 TELEPHONE EEC_CABLETY_TELEPHONE Used for the transmission of telephone signals. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:3]  
7 TELEVISION EEC_CABLETY_TELEVISION Used for the transmission of television signals. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORT_STRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CAB]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CALENDAR_DATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CALENDAR_DATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 214

Definition:
The calendar date; formatted as specified by <<DATE_FORMAT>> or by <<DATE_TIME_FORMAT>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: TIME

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CDV]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CALM_SEA_STATE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CALM_SEA_STATE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 215

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the total fraction of reports on the state of a <<SEA_STATE_CATEGORY>> indicating calm sea state (whether glassy or rippled) during the reporting <<TIME_PERIOD>>. Zero means no reports indicated calm and one means all reports indicated calm.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, RATE_OR_RATIO, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CAMOUFLAGE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CAMOUFLAGE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 216

Definition:
The <MATERIAL> and/or technique used to camouflage an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DEAD_VEGETATION EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_DEAD_VEGETATION Cut, dead <VEGETATION>. n/a    
2 DEBRIS EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_DEBRIS Readily available remains of anything broken down or destroyed; accumulated waste matter, fragments, wreckage, ruins; debris [SOED, "debris"]. n/a    
3 DESERT_PAINT EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_DESERT_PAINT Desert paint scheme. n/a    
4 FOREST_PAINT EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_FOREST_PAINT Forest paint scheme. n/a    
5 GROWING_VEGETATION EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_GROWING_VEGETATION Growing <VEGETATION> (cut and/or planted). n/a    
6 INERT_TERRAIN_MATERIAL EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_INERT_TERRAIN_MATERIAL Inert <MATERIAL>s composing the <TERRAIN>. EXAMPLES <SAND>, <SOIL>, gravel, <SNOW_GROUND_COVER>. n/a    
7 NET EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_NET A piece of open fabric meshwork; a net [SOED, "net", n1 2a]. n/a    
8 NET_AND_PAINT EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_NET_AND_PAINT Combination of <<<NET>>> and paint. n/a    
9 NONE_PRESENT EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_NONE_PRESENT No camouflage is present. n/a    
10 URBAN_PAINT EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_URBAN_PAINT Urban paint scheme. n/a    
11 WINTER_PAINT EEC_CAMOUFLAGETY_WINTER_PAINT Winter paint scheme. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, MATERIAL

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 217

Definition:
The capacity of an <OBJECT> formatted in a Basic Latin string. The string contains a number, followed by a unit enclosed in parenthesis ("( )"), followed by a unit qualifier enclosed in square brackets ("[ ]"). EXAMPLE "100(cars)[per hour]".

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CAP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CASE_BURIAL_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CASE_BURIAL_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 218

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of the case of an <EQUIPMENT> that is buried beneath the <TERRAIN>. Zero means not buried at all and one means completely buried.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CEILING_AND_VISIBILITY_OK

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CEILING_AND_VISIBILITY_OK

EDCS Attribute Code: 219

Definition:
An indication that CAVOK conditions prevail. The indication is TRUE if:
(1) visibility is 10 kilometres or more;
(2) there are no <CLOUD>s below 1,5 kilometres or below the highest minimum sector altitude, whichever is greater; and
(3) there are no cumulonimbus <CLOUD>s, <PRECIPITATION>, <THUNDERSTORM>s, shallow <FOG>, or low drifting <SNOW_GROUND_COVER> present; ceiling and visibility OK.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO306, V1.1, Part A, 15.10]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CENTRE_FREQUENCY_BAND

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CENTRE_FREQUENCY_BAND

EDCS Attribute Code: 220

Definition:
The centre <<FREQUENCY>> of a frequency band for which acoustic data were measured.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "ACOUSTIC-PROPAGATION-MEASUREMENT center frequency rate"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CHANGE_POINT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHANGE_POINT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 221

Definition:
The type of an <OBJECT> or phenomenon associated with a <CHANGE_POINT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BOUNDARY EEC_CHGPTTY_BOUNDARY <BOUNDARY>. n/a    
2 HYDROGRAPHY EEC_CHGPTTY_HYDROGRAPHY <HYDROGRAPHY>. n/a    
3 OBSTACLE EEC_CHGPTTY_OBSTACLE <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE>. n/a   [FACC, Annex B, PCI:5]
4 RAILWAY EEC_CHGPTTY_RAILWAY <RAILWAY>. n/a    
5 ROAD EEC_CHGPTTY_ROAD <ROAD>. n/a    
6 ROAD_OR_RAILWAY EEC_CHGPTTY_ROAD_OR_RAILWAY Either a <<<ROAD>>> or a <<<RAILWAY>>>. IR [FACC, Annex B, PCI:1]  
7 ROAD_WIDTH_CHANGE EEC_CHGPTTY_ROAD_WIDTH_CHANGE The <<WIDTH>> of the <ROAD> changes. IR [FACC, Annex B, PCI:4]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: PCI]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CHARACTER_EMITTED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHARACTER_EMITTED

EDCS Attribute Code: 222

Definition:
The single character that is being emitted by a signalling <DEVICE> (for example: a <LIGHT>, a <BEACON>, and/or a communications transmitter).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: MCA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CHARGED_PARTICLE_SPECIES

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHARGED_PARTICLE_SPECIES

EDCS Attribute Code: 223

Definition:
The species of a charged <PARTICLE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ALPHA EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_ALPHA A form of ionizing radiation ejected from the nucleus of a radioactive material that consists of 2 <<<PROTON>>>s and 2 neutrons: the equivalent of a helium ion; an alpha particle. IR [DES]  
2 ELECTRON EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_ELECTRON An elementary nuclear particle which has a mass 1/1837 that of a <<<PROTON>>> and carries a negative charge; an electron. IR [DES]  
3 HYDROGEN_ION EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_HYDROGEN_ION A hydrogen atom without an <<<ELECTRON>>>. IR [DES]  
4 OXYGEN_ION EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_OXYGEN_ION An oxygen atom from which one or more <<<ELECTRON>>>s have been removed. IR [DES]  
5 PROTON EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_PROTON An elementary nuclear particle which has a mass number of 1 and carries a positive charge; a proton. IR [DES]  

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CHEMICAL_AGENT_ATM_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHEMICAL_AGENT_ATM_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 224

Definition:
The concentration of a chemical agent suspended in an <ATMOSPHERE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMIC_MASS

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CHEMICAL_AGENT_SURFACE_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHEMICAL_AGENT_SURFACE_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 225

Definition:
The concentration of a chemical agent contained in a layer on the <SURFACE> of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SURFACE_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CHEMICAL_AGENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHEMICAL_AGENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 226

Definition:
The type of a chemical agent that can kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate <HUMAN>s or <NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL>s through its physiological properties.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CA EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CA Bromobenzylcyanide, camite (bromobenzeneacetonitrile); a tear gas which is often used for riot control; CA. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
2 CN EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CN Chloroacetophenone (2-chloro-1-phenylethanone); a tear gas which is often used for riot control; CN. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
3 CNB EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CNB Chloroacetophenane, carbon tetrachloride, benzene mix; a tear gas which is often used for riot control; CNB. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
4 CNC EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CNC Chloroacetophenane chloroform mix; a tear gas which is often used for riot control; CNC. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
5 CNS EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CNS Chloroacetophenane, chloroform, chloropictrin mix; a tear gas which is often used for riot control; CNS. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
6 CS EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CS O-chlorobenzylidene malonitrile, a tear gas which is often used for riot control; pepper gas or CS. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
7 CX EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CX Phosgene oxime (dichloroform oxime); a blistering/oxime agent which is used to cause casualties; CX. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
8 DA EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DA Diphenylchlorarsine; an agent inducing vomiting which is often used for riot control; DA. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
9 DC EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DC Diphenylcyanoarsine; an agent inducing vomiting which is often used for riot control; DC. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
10 DGA EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DGA A dusty version of <<<GA>>>, making it more of an inhalation hazard; DGA. IR [MCBA] [EMED], [F3-9]
11 DGB EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DGB A dusty version of <<<GB>>>, making it more of an inhalation hazard; DGB. IR [MCBA] [EMED], [F3-9]
12 DGD EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DGD A dusty version of <<<GD>>>, making it more of an inhalation hazard; DGD. IR [MCBA] [EMED], [F3-9]
13 DM EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DM Diphenylaminochloroarsine or phenarsazine chloride, an agent inducing vomiting which is often used for riot control; Adamsite or DM. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
14 DVX EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DVX A dusty version of <<<VX>>>, making it settle to the ground more quickly; DVX. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
15 ED EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_ED Ethyldichloroarsine; a blistering/arsenical mix agent which is used to cause casualties; ED. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
16 FOG_OIL EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_FOG_OIL A dense white <AEROSOL> consisting of liquid oil droplets; fog oil. IR [F3-35]  
17 GA EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GA Dimethylphosphoramidocyanidate acid, ethyl ester, an air-dispersed neuro-paralytic toxic agent which is used to cause casualties; Tabun or GA. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
18 GB EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GB Methylphosphonofluroridic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, an air-dispersed highly toxic nerve agent with a clearly defined myopic effect which is used to cause casualties; Sarin or GB. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
19 GD EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GD Methylphosphonofluoridic acid, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl ester, an air-dispersed neuro-paralytic toxic agent which is used to cause casualties; Soman or GD. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
20 GF EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GF A nerve agent which is used to cause casualties; GF. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
21 HD EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HD Distilled sulfur mustard (bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide); a blistering agent which is used to cause casualties; HD. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
22 HL EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HL A blistering/mustard/arsenical mix agent which is used to cause casualties; ML mix or HL. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
23 HN_1 EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HN_1 2, 2-dichlorotriethylamine, a blistering/nitrogen mustard agent which is used to cause casualties; Nitrogen Mustard One or HN-1. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
24 HN_2 EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HN_2 2, 2-dichloro-N-methylethylamine, a blistering/nitrogen mustard agent which is used to cause casualties; Nitrogen Mustard Two or HN-2. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
25 HN_3 EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HN_3 2, 2, 2-trichlorotriethylamine, a blistering/nitrogen mustard agent which is used to cause casualties; Nitrogen Mustard Three or HN-3. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
26 HT EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HT A blistering/mustard agent which is used to cause casualties; Mustard-T Mixture or HT. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
27 HYDROCHLORIC_ACID EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HYDROCHLORIC_ACID A clear, colourless, fuming, poisonous, highly acidic aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl); hydrochloric acid. IR [F3-35]  
28 HYDROGEN_CYANIDE EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HYDROGEN_CYANIDE An extremely poisonous chemical compound (HCN), the vapours of which have a bitter almond odour; hydrogen cyanide. IR [F3-35]  
29 IR_DEFEATING EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_IR_DEFEATING Capable of severely reducing transmission of electromagnetic energy at infrared <<WAVELENGTH>>s; infrared defeating. IR [F3-35]  
30 L EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_L Dichloro (2-chlorovinyl) arsine, a blistering/arsenical mix agent which is used to cause casualties; Lewisite or L. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
31 M EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_M Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid), a cyanide agent which is used to cause casualties; M. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
32 MD EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_MD Methyldichloroarsine, a blistering agent which is used to cause casualties; MD. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
33 OIL EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_OIL A byproduct of vaporizing fuel oils in mechanical smoke generators or engine exhausts. IR [F3-35]  
34 PD EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_PD Phenyldichloroarsine, a blistering agent which is used to cause casualties; PD. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
35 PWP_PHOSPHORUS EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_PWP_PHOSPHORUS A flammable solid comprised of a formulation of white phosphorus and other agents, such as butyl rubber, that burns to form solid <PARTICLE>s of phosphorous pentoxide in the <AIR>; PWP phosphorus. IR [F3-35]  
36 Q EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_Q 4, bis (methylchloroethyl sulfide); a blistering/mustard agent which is used to cause casualties; Q. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
37 RED_PHOSPHORUS EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_RED_PHOSPHORUS A non-spontaneously flammable solid that burns to form solid <PARTICLE>s of phosphorous pentoxide in the <AIR>; red phosphorus. IR [F3-35]  
38 TGA EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TGA A thickened version of <<<GA>>>, making it settle to the ground more quickly; TGA. IR [MCBA] [EMED], [F3-9]
39 TGB EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TGB A thickened version of <<<GB>>>, making it settle to the ground more quickly; TGB. IR [MCBA] [EMED], [F3-9]
40 TGD EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TGD A thickened version of <<<GD>>>, making it settle to the ground more quickly; TGD. IR [MCBA] [EMED], [F3-9]
41 TVX EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TVX A thickened version of <<<VX>>>, making it more of an inhalation hazard; TVX. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
42 TYPE_III_IR EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TYPE_III_IR A micropulverized metal compound used as an infrared sensor obscurant. IR [F3-35]  
43 VE EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_VE O-Ethyl-S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] ethylphosphonothioate, a nerve agent which is used to cause casualties; VE. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
44 VX EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_VX Ethyl S-2-isopropyl aminoethyl methylphosphorothiolate, an air-dispersed lethal anticholinergic agent VX, VS, EA1701, or TX60. IR [MCBA] [EMED]
45 WHITE_PHOSPHORUS EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_WHITE_PHOSPHORUS The ordinary allotrope of phosphorus, a translucent waxy whitish or yellowish solid which is poisonous and very reactive; white phosphorus [SOED, "white phosphorus"]. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [MCBA]

Supplemental References: [EMED]


EDCS Attribute Label: CHRISTIANITY_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHRISTIANITY_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Code: 227

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ADVENTIST EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_ADVENTIST Adventist. n/a    
2 AFRICAN_INDIGENOUS EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_AFRICAN_INDIGENOUS Type or style evolved and/or practiced by African indigenous churches. IR [WCE]  
3 ANGLICAN EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_ANGLICAN Anglican. n/a    
4 APOSTOLIC EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_APOSTOLIC Apostolic. n/a    
5 BAPTIST EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_BAPTIST Baptist. n/a    
6 CATHOLICISM EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_CATHOLICISM Catholicism. n/a    
7 CHRISTIAN_SCIENCE EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_CHRISTIAN_SCIENCE Christian Science. n/a    
8 CHURCH_OF_CHRIST EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_CHURCH_OF_CHRIST Church of God in Christ. IR [WCE]  
9 FRIENDS EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_FRIENDS Society of Friends. IR [WCE]  
10 JEHOVAHS_WITNESS EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_JEHOVAHS_WITNESS Jehovah's Witness; Watchtower Tract and Bible Society. IR [WCE]  
11 LATTER_DAY_SAINTS EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_LATTER_DAY_SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. IR [WCE]  
12 LUTHERAN EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_LUTHERAN Lutheran. n/a    
13 MENNONITE EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_MENNONITE Mennonite. n/a    
14 METHODIST EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_METHODIST Methodist. n/a    
15 ORTHODOX EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_ORTHODOX The family of Christian Churches originating in the East, including the national Churches of Greece, Russia, and Romania, which recognize the headship of the Patriarch of Constantinople; Orthodox [SOED, "orthodox", 5]. n/a    
16 PENTECOSTALISM EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_PENTECOSTALISM Pentecostalism. n/a    
17 PRESBYTERIANISM EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_PRESBYTERIANISM Presbyterianism. n/a    
18 PROTESTANTISM EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_PROTESTANTISM Protestantism. n/a    
19 UNAFFILIATED EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_UNAFFILIATED Congregations not affiliated with one of the major denominations of Christianity; unaffiliated. IR [WCE]  

EDCS Group Labels: RELIGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WCE]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLASSIFICATION_NAME

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLASSIFICATION_NAME

EDCS Attribute Code: 228

Definition:
A character string representing an <OBJECT>; the classification name. EXAMPLES Grammalogue, index number, order number, classification number.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, IDENTIFICATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: NA3]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLAY_DRAINAGE_PIPES_PRESENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLAY_DRAINAGE_PIPES_PRESENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 229

Definition:
An indication that underground clay drainage <PIPE>s are present, usually in agricultural <REGION>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: AGRICULTURE, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_BASE_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 230

Definition:
The vertical displacement of a <CLOUD_BASE> from a <SURFACE_DATUM> identified by an <<ATM_VERTICAL_REFERENCE>>; the cloud base level.

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: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_FREE_LINE_OF_SIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_FREE_LINE_OF_SIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 231

Definition:
The fraction of all lines of sight that are unhampered by <CLOUD>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO182, "cloud-free line of sight]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_LIQUID_WATER_CONTENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_LIQUID_WATER_CONTENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 232

Definition:
The liquid <WATER> content of a unit <<VOLUME>> of a <CLOUD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMIC_MASS

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [PRUP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_PHASE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_PHASE

EDCS Attribute Code: 233

Definition:
The phase (liquid/solid disposition) of the water content of a <CLOUD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 LIQUID EEC_CLDPHAS_LIQUID Composed of liquid (non-frozen) <WATER>. IR [GMET]  
2 MIXED EEC_CLDPHAS_MIXED Mixed <<<LIQUID>>> and <<<SOLID>>>. IR [GMET]  
3 SOLID EEC_CLDPHAS_SOLID Composed of frozen <WATER>; solid. IR [GMET]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [JMCDM, "SKY-COVER-LAYER cloud type code"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_SKY_COVER_LAYER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_SKY_COVER_LAYER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 234

Definition:
The type of <CLOUD> that comprises a sky cover layer.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CIRRUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_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"]  
2 CIRROCUMULUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_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"]  
3 CIRROSTRATUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_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"]  
4 ALTOCUMULUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_ALTOCUMULUS A white or grey or both white and grey patch, sheet, and/or <CLOUD_LAYER>, generally with shading, composed of laminae, rounded masses, or rolls, which are fibrous or diffuse and which may or may not be merged. Most of the regularly arranged, small elements usually have an apparent width between 1 and 5 arc degrees as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; altocumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "altocumulus"]  
5 ALTOSTRATUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_ALTOSTRATUS A gray and/or bluish cloud sheet and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> of striated, fibrous, or uniform appearance that totally or partially covers the sky and has parts thin enough to reveal the <SUN> at least vaguely, as through ground glass, and does not show halo phenomena; altostratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "altostratus"]  
6 NIMBOSTRATUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_NIMBOSTRATUS A grey <CLOUD_LAYER> that is often dark with an appearance rendered diffuse by more or less continuously falling <RAIN> and/or <SNOW_PRECIPITATION>, which in most cases reaches the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>, and thick enough throughout to blot out the <SUN>; nimbostratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "nimbostratus"]  
7 STRATOCUMULUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_STRATOCUMULUS A grey or whitish or both grey and whitish patch, sheet, and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> that almost always has dark parts composed of tessellations, rounded masses, or rolls, that are non-fibrous (except for virga) and which may or may not be merged. Most of the regularly arranged, small elements have an apparent width of more than 5 arc degrees as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; stratocumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "stratocumulus"]  
8 STRATUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_STRATUS A generally grey <CLOUD_LAYER> with a fairly uniform base that may give <DRIZZLE>, ice prisms, or <SNOW_GRAINS>. When the <SUN> is visible through the <CLOUD_LAYER>, its outline is clearly discernible and does not show halo phenomena except possibly at very low <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>>s; stratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "stratus"]  
9 CUMULUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_CUMULUS Detached <CLOUD>s that are generally dense with sharp outlines and develop vertically in the form of rising mounds, domes, and/or towers, the bulging upper part of which often resembles a cauliflower. The sunlit parts of these <CLOUD>s are mostly brilliant white and the bases are relatively dark and nearly horizontal; cumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulus"]  
10 CUMULONIMBUS EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_CUMULONIMBUS A heavy and dense <CLOUD> with considerable vertical extent in the form of a mountain or a set of huge towers. At least part of its upper portion is usually smooth, fibrous, or striated, and nearly always flattened. This portion often spreads out in the shape of an anvil or vast plume; cumulonimbus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulonimbus"]  
11 NOT_VISIBLE EEC_CLDSKYCVRLAYTY_NOT_VISIBLE <CLOUD>s are not visible due to darkness and/or <FOG>, blowing <DUST>, blowing <SAND>, or other obscuring phenomena. IR [WMO306, Code Table 0-20-12]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WMO306, Part A, Symbol C, note (1), page I.1-B-6]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_THICKNESS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_THICKNESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 235

Definition:
The vertical distance between a <CLOUD_BASE> and the corresponding <CLOUD_TOP>; the cloud thickness.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_TOP_LEVEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 236

Definition:
The vertical displacement of a <CLOUD_TOP> from a <SURFACE_DATUM> identified by an <<ATM_VERTICAL_REFERENCE>>; the cloud top level.

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: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_TOP_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_TOP_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 237

Definition:
The <<TEMPERATURE>> of a <CLOUD_TOP> or of the <AIR> near that level.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO182, "cloud top temperature"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CLOUD_WATER_MIXING_RATIO

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_WATER_MIXING_RATIO

EDCS Attribute Code: 238

Definition:
The ratio of the <<MASS>> of the liquid <WATER> to the <<MASS>> of dry <AIR> in a <CLOUD>; the cloud water mixing ratio.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MASS_FRACTION

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GMET]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COLOUR_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOUR_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 239

Definition:
The intensity of colour of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DARK EEC_COLRINT_DARK Dark. IR [FACC, Annex B, CIC:1]  
2 LIGHT EEC_COLRINT_LIGHT Light. IR [FACC, Annex B, CIC:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: COLOUR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CIC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COLOURATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOURATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 240

Definition:
The apparent colouration of an <OBJECT> when viewed in daylight; where more than a single colour is present, no specific pattern or regularity of distribution or colour predominance is presumed.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AMBER EEC_COLOURATION_AMBER Amber. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:48]  
2 BLACK EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK Black. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:1]  
3 BLACK_BLUE_GREY EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_BLUE_GREY Black, blue, grey. n/a    
4 BLACK_BROWN EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_BROWN Black, brown. n/a    
5 BLACK_BROWN_GREY EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_BROWN_GREY Black, brown, grey. n/a    
6 BLACK_GREEN EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_GREEN Black, green. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:39]  
7 BLACK_GREEN_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_GREEN_YELLOW Black, green, yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:28]  
8 BLACK_GREY EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_GREY Black, grey. n/a    
9 BLACK_GREY_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_GREY_TAN Black, grey, tan. n/a    
10 BLACK_GREY_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_GREY_WHITE Black, grey, white. n/a    
11 BLACK_RED EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_RED Black, red. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:38]  
12 BLACK_RED_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_RED_WHITE Black, red, white. n/a    
13 BLACK_SEAGREEN_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_SEAGREEN_TAN Black, sea-green, tan. n/a    
14 BLACK_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_TAN Black, tan. n/a    
15 BLACK_TAN_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_TAN_WHITE Black, tan, white. n/a    
16 BLACK_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_WHITE Black, white. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:37]  
17 BLACK_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_BLACK_YELLOW Black, yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:34]  
18 BLUE EEC_COLOURATION_BLUE Blue. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:2]  
19 BLUE_GREEN EEC_COLOURATION_BLUE_GREEN Blue, green. n/a    
20 BLUE_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_BLUE_TAN Blue, tan. n/a    
21 BLUE_TAN_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BLUE_TAN_WHITE Blue, tan, white. n/a    
22 BLUE_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BLUE_WHITE Blue, white. n/a    
23 BLUE_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_BLUE_YELLOW Blue, yellow. n/a    
24 BRICKRED EEC_COLOURATION_BRICKRED Brick-red. n/a    
25 BRICKRED_LIGHTPURPLE EEC_COLOURATION_BRICKRED_LIGHTPURPLE Brick-red, light-purple. n/a    
26 BRICKRED_PURPLE_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_BRICKRED_PURPLE_WHITE Brick-red, purple, white. n/a    
27 BROWN EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN Brown. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:3]  
28 BROWN_GREEN EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN_GREEN Brown, green. n/a    
29 BROWN_GREY EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN_GREY Brown, grey. n/a    
30 BROWN_LIGHTPURPLE_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN_LIGHTPURPLE_YELLOW Brown, light-purple, yellow. n/a    
31 BROWN_RED EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN_RED Brown, red. n/a    
32 BROWN_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN_TAN Brown, tan. n/a    
33 BROWN_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_BROWN_YELLOW Brown, yellow. n/a    
34 CHARCOAL EEC_COLOURATION_CHARCOAL Charcoal. n/a    
35 CHOCOLATE EEC_COLOURATION_CHOCOLATE Chocolate. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:7]  
36 DARKBROWN EEC_COLOURATION_DARKBROWN Dark-brown. n/a    
37 DARKCOLOURED EEC_COLOURATION_DARKCOLOURED Dark-coloured. n/a    
38 DARKGREEN EEC_COLOURATION_DARKGREEN Dark-green. n/a    
39 DARKGREY EEC_COLOURATION_DARKGREY Dark-grey. n/a    
40 DARKPURPLE EEC_COLOURATION_DARKPURPLE Dark-purple. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:50]  
41 DARKRED EEC_COLOURATION_DARKRED Dark-red. n/a    
42 DARKYELLOW_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_DARKYELLOW_TAN Dark-yellow, tan. n/a    
43 GOLD_GREY EEC_COLOURATION_GOLD_GREY Gold, grey. n/a    
44 GREEN EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN Green. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:5]  
45 GREEN_GREY EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN_GREY Green, grey. n/a    
46 GREEN_RED EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN_RED Green, red. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:25]  
47 GREEN_RED_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN_RED_WHITE Green, red, white. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:45]  
48 GREEN_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN_TAN Green, tan. n/a    
49 GREEN_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN_WHITE Green, white. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:24]  
50 GREEN_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_GREEN_YELLOW Green, yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:32]  
51 GREY EEC_COLOURATION_GREY Grey. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:48]  
52 GREY_RED EEC_COLOURATION_GREY_RED Grey, red. n/a    
53 GREY_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_GREY_TAN Grey, tan. n/a    
54 GREY_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_GREY_WHITE Grey, white. n/a    
55 GREY_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_GREY_YELLOW Grey, yellow. n/a    
56 LIGHTBLUE EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTBLUE Light-blue. n/a    
57 LIGHTBROWN EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTBROWN Light-brown. n/a    
58 LIGHTCOLOURED EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTCOLOURED Light-coloured. n/a    
59 LIGHTGREEN EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTGREEN Light-green. n/a    
60 LIGHTGREY EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTGREY Light-grey. n/a    
61 LIGHTPURPLE EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTPURPLE Light-purple. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:14]  
62 LIGHTRED EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTRED Light-red. n/a    
63 LIGHTYELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_LIGHTYELLOW Light-yellow. n/a    
64 MAGENTA EEC_COLOURATION_MAGENTA Magenta. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC 47]  
65 MAROON EEC_COLOURATION_MAROON Maroon. n/a    
66 MUSTARD EEC_COLOURATION_MUSTARD Mustard. n/a    
67 NO_COLOUR EEC_COLOURATION_NO_COLOUR No colour. n/a    
68 OLIVE EEC_COLOURATION_OLIVE Olive. n/a    
69 ORANGE EEC_COLOURATION_ORANGE Orange. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:9]  
70 ORANGE_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_ORANGE_WHITE Orange, white. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:41]  
71 PEACH EEC_COLOURATION_PEACH Peach. n/a    
72 PINK EEC_COLOURATION_PINK Pink. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:51]  
73 RED EEC_COLOURATION_RED Red. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:12]  
74 RED_TAN EEC_COLOURATION_RED_TAN Red, tan. n/a    
75 RED_TAN_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_RED_TAN_WHITE Red, tan, white. n/a    
76 RED_WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_RED_WHITE Red, white. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:20]  
77 RED_WHITE_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_RED_WHITE_YELLOW Red, white, yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:33]  
78 RED_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_RED_YELLOW Red, yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:31]  
79 RUST EEC_COLOURATION_RUST Rust. n/a    
80 SILVER EEC_COLOURATION_SILVER Silver. n/a    
81 TAN EEC_COLOURATION_TAN Tan. n/a    
82 WHITE EEC_COLOURATION_WHITE White. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:15]  
83 WHITE_YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_WHITE_YELLOW White, yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:44]  
84 YELLOW EEC_COLOURATION_YELLOW Yellow. IR [FACC, Annex B, CCC:19]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, COLOUR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CCC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COLOURATION_INFORMATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOURATION_INFORMATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 241

Definition:
The textual description of unique aspects of the colouration of an <OBJECT>; colouration information.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: COLOUR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CCR]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 242

Definition:
The operating function of a <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 COMBAT_STORES EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_COMBAT_STORES <COMBAT_STORES_VESSEL>. n/a    
2 COMBAT_SUPPORT EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_COMBAT_SUPPORT <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL>. n/a    
3 COMMAND EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_COMMAND Engages in naval command operations. n/a    
4 CRUISER EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_CRUISER <CRUISER>. n/a    
5 MUNITION_SUPPLY EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_MUNITION_SUPPLY Performs underway replenishment of <MUNITION>s; munition supply. n/a    
6 SURVEILLANCE EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_SURVEILLANCE Engages in surveillance operations. n/a   [SOED, "surveillance"]
7 TENDER EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_TENDER <TENDER>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMBATANT_VESSEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBATANT_VESSEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 243

Definition:
The type of a <COMBATANT_VESSEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AIRCRAFT_CARRIER EEC_CMBTVESTY_AIRCRAFT_CARRIER <AIRCRAFT_CARRIER>. n/a    
2 BATTLESHIP EEC_CMBTVESTY_BATTLESHIP <BATTLESHIP>. n/a    
3 DESTROYER EEC_CMBTVESTY_DESTROYER <DESTROYER>. n/a    
4 FRIGATE EEC_CMBTVESTY_FRIGATE <FRIGATE>. n/a    
5 GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER EEC_CMBTVESTY_GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER <GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER>. n/a    
6 GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER EEC_CMBTVESTY_GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER <GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER>. n/a    
7 GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE EEC_CMBTVESTY_GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE <GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE>. n/a    
8 MINE_COUNTERMEASURE EEC_CMBTVESTY_MINE_COUNTERMEASURE <MINE_COUNTERMEASURE_VESSEL>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMBUSTION_INDUCED_FLAME_RATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBUSTION_INDUCED_FLAME_RATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 244

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of the production rate of visible flame induced by combustion in an <OBJECT>. Zero means no production at all and one means maximum production.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 15 (Flaming)]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMBUSTION_STATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBUSTION_STATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 245

Definition:
The state of combustion of an <OBJECT> and/or its contents.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NOT_BURNING EEC_CMBSTSTATE_NOT_BURNING Not burning. n/a    
2 SMOULDERING EEC_CMBSTSTATE_SMOULDERING Burning slowly and without flame; smouldering [SOED, "smoulder", 2.a]. n/a    
3 SMALL_FIRE EEC_CMBSTSTATE_SMALL_FIRE In only a portion of the <OBJECT> and controllable; small fire. n/a    
4 MEDIUM_FIRE EEC_CMBSTSTATE_MEDIUM_FIRE In a substantial portion of the <OBJECT> and producing moderately dense <SMOKE>; medium fire. n/a    
5 LARGE_FIRE EEC_CMBSTSTATE_LARGE_FIRE Engulfing the <OBJECT> and producing dense <SMOKE>; large fire. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMMERCIAL_WINGED_AIRCRAFT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMMERCIAL_WINGED_AIRCRAFT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 246

Definition:
The type or design series of a <COMMERCIAL_WINGED_AIRCRAFT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AIRBUS_A300_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_AIRBUS_A300_SERIES Airbus A-300 series twin engine jet. IR [IDCA]  
2 AIRBUS_A340_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_AIRBUS_A340_SERIES Airbus A-340 series multi-engine jet. IR [IDCA]  
3 AIRBUS_A400_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_AIRBUS_A400_SERIES Airbus A-400 series multi-engine turboprop. IR [IDCA]  
4 B717_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B717_SERIES Boeing 717 series <AIRCRAFT> designed for short-haul, high-frequency markets. IR [BCA]  
5 B727_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B727_SERIES Boeing 727 series <AIRCRAFT> designed for short- to medium-range capability. IR [BCA]  
6 B737_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B737_SERIES Boeing 737 series <AIRCRAFT> designed for short- to medium-range capability. IR [BCA]  
7 B747_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B747_SERIES Boeing 747 series <AIRCRAFT> designed for very long-range capability. IR [BCA]  
8 B757_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B757_SERIES Boeing 757 twinjet series <AIRCRAFT> designed for medium- to long-range capability. IR [BCA]  
9 B767_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B767_SERIES Boeing 767 series <AIRCRAFT> designed for the 200 to 300 seat market with medium- to long-range capability. IR [BCA]  
10 B777_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_B777_SERIES Boeing 777 series <AIRCRAFT> designed for long-range capability. IR [BCA]  
11 DC8_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_DC8_SERIES DC-8 series four engine jet in four models: Series 10 through 50, passenger, freighter and convertible freighter versions; and the Super 60 Series 61, 62 and 63 freighter models; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. IR [BC1]  
12 DC9_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_DC9_SERIES DC-9 series two engine jet with engines mounted on the aft fuselage and a distinctive high-level horizontal stabilizer atop the rudder; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. IR [BC2]  
13 MD11_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD11_SERIES MD-11 series with wide-cabin trijets, in four models: passenger, freighter, convertible freighter and "combi", with passengers and freight carried on the main deck, additional freight carried below; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. IR [BC3]  
14 MD80_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD80_SERIES MD-80 series with fuel-efficient twinjets in four models: MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, and MD-88 approximate length 45 metres. MD-87 approximate length 40 metres. Approximate wingspan for all models 33 metres; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. IR [BC4]  
15 MD81_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD81_SERIES MD-81 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres. IR [BC4]  
16 MD82_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD82_SERIES MD-82 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres. IR [BC4]  
17 MD83_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD83_SERIES MD-83 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres. IR [BC4]  
18 MD88_SERIES EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD88_SERIES MD-88 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres. IR [BC4]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMMUNICATION_CHANNEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMMUNICATION_CHANNEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 247

Definition:
The communication channel assigned by a controlling authority, often described by a <<FREQUENCY>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CHL]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMMUNICATION_STRUCTURE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMMUNICATION_STRUCTURE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 248

Definition:
The type of a communications <STRUCTURE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BEACON EEC_COMMSTRTY_BEACON <BEACON>. n/a    
2 CABLE_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_CABLE_STATION A station supporting an <ELECTRICAL_SIGNAL_LINE> connecting telephones and/or television stations; a cable station. n/a    
3 MICROWAVE_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_MICROWAVE_STATION A station and <TOWER> in a microwave relay <SYSTEM>. The stations, usually spaced 30 to 40 kilometres apart, pick up, amplify, and pass on the signals sent over a microwave network. n/a    
4 MONITORING_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_MONITORING_STATION A station that checks the quality or content of an electronic audio or visual signal by means of a receiver; a monitoring station. n/a    
5 MULTIPLE_PRESENT EEC_COMMSTRTY_MULTIPLE_PRESENT There are multiple distinct communication stations with varied functions or there is a single station supporting several types of communication; multiple present. n/a    
6 NAVIGATION_LIGHT EEC_COMMSTRTY_NAVIGATION_LIGHT A specially constructed <DEVICE> that displays a luminous or lighted <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>; a navigation light. n/a    
7 RADAR_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_RADAR_STATION <RADAR_STATION>. n/a    
8 RADIO_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_RADIO_STATION A station supporting communication of audible signals encoded in electromagnetic waves; a radio station. n/a    
9 RADOME EEC_COMMSTRTY_RADOME A station supporting a domelike shell transparent to radio-frequency radiation, often used to house a radar <AERIAL>; a radome. n/a    
10 REPEATER EEC_COMMSTRTY_REPEATER A <NETWORK> or communications <DEVICE> that propagates electrical signals from one <SYSTEM> to another, amplifying them to restore them to full strength in the process; a repeater station. Repeaters are used to counter the attenuation which occurs when signals travel long distances. n/a    
11 RESEARCH_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_RESEARCH_STATION A station supporting scientific investigation in communications; a communications research station. n/a    
12 SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION <SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION>. n/a    
13 TELEVISION_STATION EEC_COMMSTRTY_TELEVISION_STATION A station supporting the transmission of visual images of moving and stationary objects, generally with accompanying sound, as electromagnetic waves and the conversion of received waves into visual images; a television station. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COMPLEX_COMPONENT_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMPLEX_COMPONENT_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 249

Definition:
The numeric identifier of an <OBJECT> that either consists of <COMPONENT>s or is itself a <COMPONENT> of another <OBJECT>; complex component identifier. Such an identifier is used for relating <OBJECT>s to each other.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: INDEX

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONCEALMENT_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONCEALMENT_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 250

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of complete concealment of an <OBJECT>. Zero means unconcealed and one means completely concealed.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 19 (Concealed)]

Supplemental References: [EBEV, Sec. 4.3.3, Bit: 33 (Concealed Stationary)]


EDCS Attribute Label: CONSPICUOUSNESS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONSPICUOUSNESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 251

Definition:
The type of conspicuousness of an <OBJECT>. Conspicuous means the <OBJECT> is easily identifiable and plainly visible under varying conditions from <HARBOUR>s, approach <WATER_CHANNEL>s, or offshore because of its size, shape, <<HEIGHT_ABOVE_SURFACE_LEVEL>>, colour, or composition.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 FROM_AIR EEC_CONSPIC_FROM_AIR Conspicuous from the <AIR>. IR [FACC, Annex B, COC:5]  
2 FROM_LAND EEC_CONSPIC_FROM_LAND Conspicuous from the <LAND>. IR [FACC, Annex B, COC:4]  
3 FROM_SEA EEC_CONSPIC_FROM_SEA Conspicuous from the <SEA>. IR [FACC, Annex B, COC:1]  
4 GENERALLY EEC_CONSPIC_GENERALLY Generally conspicuous. IR [FACC, Annex B, COC:7]  
5 INCONSPICUOUS EEC_CONSPIC_INCONSPICUOUS Difficult to identify from any viewpoint, using either vision or radar. IR [FACC, Annex B, COC:6]  
6 NOT_RADAR EEC_CONSPIC_NOT_RADAR Does not return a particularly strong radar echo. IR [S57A, Attribute, CONRAD:2] [FACC, Annex B, COC:10]
7 NOT_VISIBLE_FROM_SEA EEC_CONSPIC_NOT_VISIBLE_FROM_SEA Visible from seaward, but is not conspicuous. IR [S57A, Attribute, CONVIS:2] [FACC, Annex B, COC:8]
8 RADAR_FROM_SEA EEC_CONSPIC_RADAR_FROM_SEA Returns a strong radar echo from the seaward <DIRECTION>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CONRAD:1] [FACC, Annex B, COC:3]
9 RADAR_WITH_REFLECTOR EEC_CONSPIC_RADAR_WITH_REFLECTOR Returns a strong radar echo, having a radar reflector. n/a    
10 VISIBLE_FROM_SEA EEC_CONSPIC_VISIBLE_FROM_SEA Distinctly and notably visible from seaward. PR [S57A, Attribute, CONVIS:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, HARBOUR_AND_PORT, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: COC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONSTRUCTION_COMPLETION_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONSTRUCTION_COMPLETION_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 252

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of construction completion of a <MAN_MADE_OBJECT>. Zero means construction has not yet begun and one means construction is complete.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTOUR_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTOUR_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 253

Definition:
The type of a <CONTOUR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BATHYMETRY EEC_CNTURTY_BATHYMETRY Describes a portion of the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> located below the MSL <SURFACE_DATUM>. n/a    
2 DEPRESSION EEC_CNTURTY_DEPRESSION Describes a relatively sunken or low-lying portion of the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>, especially one having no natural outlet for surface drainage. IR [FACC, Annex B, COT:1]  
3 ELEVATION EEC_CNTURTY_ELEVATION Describes a portion of the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> located above the MSL <SURFACE_DATUM>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: COT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTRAIL_LAYER_BASE_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTRAIL_LAYER_BASE_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 254

Definition:
The <<ALTITUDE_MSL>> of the bottom of a layer in an <ATMOSPHERE> where contrail formation is probable.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LOCATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTRAIL_LAYER_TOP_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTRAIL_LAYER_TOP_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 255

Definition:
The <<ALTITUDE_MSL>> of the top of a layer in an <ATMOSPHERE> where contrail formation is probable.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LOCATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTRAIL_PERSISTENCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTRAIL_PERSISTENCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 256

Definition:
The persistence status of a contrail.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NONE_PRESENT EEC_CONTRAILPERS_NONE_PRESENT No contrails are present. IR [GMET]  
2 NOT_PERSISTENT EEC_CONTRAILPERS_NOT_PERSISTENT Visible for a short period of time, on the order of several minutes or less; not persistent. IR [GMET]  
3 PERSISTENT EEC_CONTRAILPERS_PERSISTENT Visible for a relatively long period of time, which may extend into hours; persistent. IR [GMET]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, ICE, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTROL_PANEL_STATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTROL_PANEL_STATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 257

Definition:
The state of a <CONTROL_PANEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 POWER_OFF EEC_CTRLPANELSTATE_POWER_OFF Power off. n/a    
2 POWER_ON EEC_CTRLPANELSTATE_POWER_ON Power on. n/a    
3 STAND_BY EEC_CTRLPANELSTATE_STAND_BY Affected <EQUIPMENT> is in stand-by mode, the state of being immediately available to come on duty if required [SOED, "stand-by", I.1.c]. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTROL_PANEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTROL_PANEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 258

Definition:
The kind of <EQUIPMENT> controlled by a <CONTROL_PANEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ELECTRICAL_SERVICE EEC_CTRLPANELTY_ELECTRICAL_SERVICE Electrical service. n/a    
2 ESCALATOR EEC_CTRLPANELTY_ESCALATOR <ESCALATOR>. n/a    
3 HVAC EEC_CTRLPANELTY_HVAC HVAC. n/a    
4 LIFT EEC_CTRLPANELTY_LIFT <LIFT>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTROLLED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTROLLED

EDCS Attribute Code: 259

Definition:
An indication that a <FACILITY> is controlled.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FAD, Annex B: CNS]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONTROLLING_AUTHORITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTROLLING_AUTHORITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 260

Definition:
The level or type of an organization or authority responsible for an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CITY EEC_CTRLAUTH_CITY City. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:6]  
2 COMMUNAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_COMMUNAL Communal. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:14]  
3 FEDERAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_FEDERAL Federal. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:9]  
4 INSULAR EEC_CTRLAUTH_INSULAR Insular. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:10]  
5 INTERNATIONAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_INTERNATIONAL International. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:8]  
6 INTERSTATE EEC_CTRLAUTH_INTERSTATE Interstate. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:12]  
7 JOINT EEC_CTRLAUTH_JOINT Joint military and civilian. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:7]  
8 MILITARY EEC_CTRLAUTH_MILITARY Military. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:5]  
9 MILITARY_DISTRICT EEC_CTRLAUTH_MILITARY_DISTRICT Military district. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:15]  
10 NATIONAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_NATIONAL National. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:1]  
11 NON_MILITARY EEC_CTRLAUTH_NON_MILITARY Non-military (for example: civilian and/or public). IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:16]  
12 PRIVATE EEC_CTRLAUTH_PRIVATE Private. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:3]  
13 PROVINCIAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_PROVINCIAL Provincial. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:11]  
14 REGIONAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_REGIONAL Regional. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:13]  
15 STATE EEC_CTRLAUTH_STATE State. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:2]  
16 TRIBAL EEC_CTRLAUTH_TRIBAL Tribal. IR [FAD, Annex B, CAA:4]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FAD, Annex B: CAA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONVECTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONVECTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 261

Definition:
The ratio of convective heat flux density through a surface <BOUNDARY> to the gradient of <<TEMPERATURE>> across that <BOUNDARY>; the convection coefficient.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: COEFFICIENT_HEAT_TRANSFER

EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION, RATE_OR_RATIO, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [APDS, "convection coefficient"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONVECTIVE_CLOUD_LAYER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONVECTIVE_CLOUD_LAYER

EDCS Attribute Code: 262

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of the sky that is covered by convective (cumuliform) <CLOUD>s. Zero means no convective <CLOUD>s are present and one means the sky is completely covered by convective <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: [WMO182]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CONVECTIVE_PRECIPITATION_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONVECTIVE_PRECIPITATION_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 263

Definition:
The component of <<ACCUM_PRECIP_DENSITY>> caused by convective <PRECIPITATION>. Convective <PRECIPITATION> consists of <PARTICLE>s forming in the active updraft of a cumulonimbus <CLOUD>, growing primarily by the collection of droplets through coalescence and/or riming, and falling out not far from their originating updraft.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SURFACE_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO182, "convective precipitation"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CORRUGATION_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CORRUGATION_DEPTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1694

Definition:
The vertical distance from crest top to trough bottom of a corrugated <SURFACE>; corrugation depth.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CORRUGATION_PITCH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CORRUGATION_PITCH

EDCS Attribute Code: 1695

Definition:
The <<WIDTH>> of one period of the corrugation wave in a corrugated <SURFACE>; corrugation pitch.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 264

Definition:
The number of occurrences of a separately specified type of <OBJECT>; the count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COUNTRY_ID_VALUE_SET

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COUNTRY_ID_VALUE_SET

EDCS Attribute Code: 265

Definition:
The value set of a formatted <<COUNTRY_IDENTIFIER>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 UNCONSTRAINED EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_UNCONSTRAINED A Basic Latin string whose contents are not further constrained. n/a    
2 ISO_2_CHAR_CTRY_CODE EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_2_CHAR_CTRY_CODE A specific country code that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in I3166, List 1, Alpha-2 code. PR [I3166, List 1, Alpha-2 code]  
3 ISO_3_CHAR_CTRY_CODE EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_3_CHAR_CTRY_CODE A specific country code that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in I3166, List 1, Alpha-3 code. PR [I3166, List 1, Alpha-3 code]  
4 ISO_ENGLISH_CTRY_NAME EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_ENGLISH_CTRY_NAME A specific short country name in English that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in I3166, List 1, COUNTRY NAME. PR [I3166, List 1, COUNTRY NAME]  
5 ISO_FRENCH_CTRY_NAME EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_FRENCH_CTRY_NAME A specific short country name in French that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in I3166, List 2, NOM DE PAYS. PR [I3166, List 2, NOM DE PAYS]  
6 UN_CTRY_NAME EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_UN_CTRY_NAME A specific country or area name in English that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in [UNSD, "Country or area name"]. PR [UNSD, Attribute, "Country or area name"]  
7 US_FIPS_CTRY_CODE EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_US_FIPS_CTRY_CODE A specific country code that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in [F10-4, "Country code"]. IR [F10-4, "Country code"]  
8 US_FIPS_CTRY_NAME EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_US_FIPS_CTRY_NAME A specific country name that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in [F10-4, "Country name"]. IR [F10-4, "Country name"]  
9 US_FIPS_PRIN_ADMIN_DIVISION_CODE EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_US_FIPS_PRIN_ADMIN_DIVISION_CODE A specific principal administrative division code that is formatted in a Basic Latin string as specified in [F10-4, "Principal administrative division code"]. IR [F10-4, "Principal administrative division code"]  

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COUNTRY_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COUNTRY_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 266

Definition:
An identifier of a country. The format and values of the identifier are specified by a <<COUNTRY_ID_VALUE_SET>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: NA4]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COVERED_DRAIN

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COVERED_DRAIN

EDCS Attribute Code: 267

Definition:
An indication that a <COMPONENT> of a <WATERCOURSE> is completely covered over and connects to uncovered <WATERCOURSE>s at each end; a covered drain.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, INFRASTRUCTURE, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CDA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: COVERED_DRAIN_LENGTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COVERED_DRAIN_LENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 268

Definition:
The <<LENGTH>> of the covered portion of a <WATERCOURSE>; the covered drain length.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, INFRASTRUCTURE, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CDL]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRANE_MOBILITY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRANE_MOBILITY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 269

Definition:
The type of mobility of a <CRANE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 FIXED EEC_CRANEMOBTY_FIXED Permanently mounted; a crane with a non-mobile base; fixed. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRM:1]  
2 FLOATING EEC_CRANEMOBTY_FLOATING Having a barge or scow for an undercarriage, used for waterworks and waterfront work; floating. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRM:3]  
3 TRAVELING EEC_CRANEMOBTY_TRAVELING Equipped with legs that run along rails at ground level and a bridge-like <STRUCTURE> that spans the area over which it operates; traveling. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRM:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CRM]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRANE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRANE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 270

Definition:
The type of a <CRANE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BRIDGE EEC_CRANETY_BRIDGE Equipped with legs extending to ground level and a bridge-like <STRUCTURE> that spans the <TRACT> over which it operates; a bridge or gantry crane. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRA:2]  
2 CONTAINER EEC_CRANETY_CONTAINER High-speed, shore-based, used in the lift-on/lift-off operation of specially constructed <CONTAINER>s. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCRN:2]  
3 FIXED EEC_CRANETY_FIXED Non-mobile, power-operated, with lifting tackle and a pivoted boom that allows movement of loads horizontally as well as vertically; fixed. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRA:5]  
4 FLOATING EEC_CRANETY_FLOATING Having a barge or scow for an undercarriage, used for waterworks and waterfront work; floating. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRA:4]  
5 ROTATING EEC_CRANETY_ROTATING Having a boom mounted on a fixed or movable <STRUCTURE> that moves in a complete circle to handle heavy <MATERIAL>; rotating. IR [FACC, Annex B, CRA:3]  
6 TRAVELING EEC_CRANETY_TRAVELING Mounted on rails (track) that can move (usually travels parallel to the face of a <WHARF>) in order to load and unload cargo <VESSEL>s; traveling. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCRN:4]  

EDCS Group Labels: DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CRA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_E

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_E

EDCS Attribute Code: 271

Definition:
The altitude of the E layer of free electrons in the <IONOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>; the critical E layer altitude.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SPT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_F1

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_F1

EDCS Attribute Code: 272

Definition:
The altitude of the F1 layer of free electrons in the <IONOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>; the critical F1 layer altitude.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SPT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_F2

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_F2

EDCS Attribute Code: 273

Definition:
The altitude of the F2 layer of free electrons in the <IONOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>; the critical F2 layer altitude.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, LOCATION, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SPT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_E

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_E

EDCS Attribute Code: 274

Definition:
The minimum radio <<FREQUENCY>> that begins to be reflected by the E layer of free electrons in the <IONOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>; the critical E layer frequency.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SPT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_F1

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_F1

EDCS Attribute Code: 275

Definition:
The minimum radio <<FREQUENCY>> that begins to be reflected by the F1 layer of free electrons in the <IONOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>; the critical F1 layer frequency.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SPT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_F2

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_F2

EDCS Attribute Code: 276

Definition:
The minimum radio <<FREQUENCY>> that begins to be reflected by the F2 layer of free electrons in the <IONOSPHERE> of the <EARTH>; the critical F2 layer frequency.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [SPT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CROSSING_CONTROL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CROSSING_CONTROL

EDCS Attribute Code: 277

Definition:
The method of traffic control where <ROAD>s cross.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NO_CONTROL EEC_CROSSINGCTRL_NO_CONTROL Unguarded or unsignalled. IR [FACC, Annex B, CSC:4]  
2 SIGNAL_DEVICE EEC_CROSSINGCTRL_SIGNAL_DEVICE Electronic or mechanical signs or <LIGHT>s are used to control access; signal device. IR [FACC, Annex B, CSC:2]  
3 STOP_SIGN EEC_CROSSINGCTRL_STOP_SIGN Fixed signs are used to control access by requiring stopping before entering; stop sign. IR [FACC, Annex B, CSC:3]  
4 YIELD_SIGN EEC_CROSSINGCTRL_YIELD_SIGN (North America) Fixed signs are used to control access by requiring slowing down, yielding the right of way, before entering; yield sign. n/a   [SOED, "yield sign"]

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CSC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CROWN_DIAMETER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CROWN_DIAMETER

EDCS Attribute Code: 278

Definition:
The maximum diameter of the crown of a <SHRUB> or <TREE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, LIVING_ORGANISM, PLANT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CULTURAL_OBJECT_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CULTURAL_OBJECT_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 279

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of <LAND> that is covered by <BUILDING>s and other cultural <OBJECT>s; the cultural object density.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CFD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CULVERT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CULVERT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 280

Definition:
The type of a <CULVERT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BOX_LOAD_BEARING EEC_CULVTY_BOX_LOAD_BEARING Rectangular cross-section with sides and top designed to prevent collapse based on roadway characteristics; box load bearing. IR [FACC, Annex B, CTC:3]  
2 BOX_SOIL_BACK_FILLED EEC_CULVTY_BOX_SOIL_BACK_FILLED Rectangular cross-section surrounded with <SOIL>; box with soil back fill. IR [FACC, Annex B, CTC:2]  
3 REG_SOIL_BACK_FILLED EEC_CULVTY_REG_SOIL_BACK_FILLED Regular <SOIL> back-filled. IR [FACC, Annex B, CTC:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: CTC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CUMULATIVE_TRACK_LENGTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CUMULATIVE_TRACK_LENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 281

Definition:
The total cumulative <<LENGTH>> of <RAILWAY_TRACK> contained within a delineated <REGION> exclusive of the branch or main trunk lines running into and/or out of the <REGION>.

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: CTL]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CURB_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CURB_HEIGHT

EDCS Attribute Code: 1696

Definition:
The vertical distance from the top of the <CURB> to the <SURFACE> of a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; curb height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CURB_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CURB_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 1697

Definition:
The type of a <CURB>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 INCLINED EEC_CRBTY_INCLINED The side of the <CURB> forms an incline between the top and the bottom, but neither of the top or the bottom are rounded. IR [PLAX]  
2 NONE EEC_CRBTY_NONE There is no <CURB>. n/a    
3 ROUNDED EEC_CRBTY_ROUNDED The <CURB> is rounded from the top to the side. IR [PLAX]  
4 SQUARED EEC_CRBTY_SQUARED The <CURB> is squared off on all sides. IR [PLAX]  

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [PLAX]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: CYCLE_DATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CYCLE_DATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 282

Definition:
The calendar <<TIME_QUANTITY>> in which data about an <AERODROME> or <RUNWAY> was added to airport maintenance records or last revised; the cycle date. Formatted in a Basic Latin string as characters [1-4] indicating the Gregorian year, and characters [5-6] indicating the 28 day cycle in which the addition or change was made. EXAMPLE "200201" indicating the first cycle in the year 2002.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, ALGORITHM_RELATED, TIME, TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [DAFIF, Sec. 107.C, "Century/Cycle Date"]

Supplemental References: none


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