EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CABLE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 179

Definition:
The type of a cable.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	MOORING	EEC_CABLETY_MOORING	A cable or chain 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.	NR
3	POWER_LINE	EEC_CABLETY_POWER_LINE	A cable used for the supply of electricity.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:1]
4	TELEGRAPH	EEC_CABLETY_TELEGRAPH	A cable used for the transmission of telegraph signals.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:4]
5	TELEPHONE	EEC_CABLETY_TELEPHONE	A cable used for the transmission of telephone signals.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:3]
6	TRANSMISSION_LINE	EEC_CABLETY_TRANSMISSION_LINE	Multiple un-insulated cables usually supported by steel lattice towers; often call transmission lines. Such features are generally more prominent than normal power lines.	IR	[S57A, Attribute, CATCBL:2]

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CALENDAR_DATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 180

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: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CALM_SEA_STATE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 181

Definition:
The fraction of <SEA> state reports indicating calm <SEA> state during the reporting time interval.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: WATER_BODY_SURFACE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CAPACITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 182

Definition:
The capacity of an <OBJECT>; formatted in a Latin-1 string using structured text, e.g., "100(cars)[per hour]" where the unit is in parentheses ( ) and a unit qualifier is in brackets [ ].

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CASE_BURIAL_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 183

Definition:
The fraction of an <EQUIPMENT> case that is buried beneath the <TERRAIN> or <WATER_BODY_FLOOR>. The value may be interpreted as follows: 0/4: On-surface, 2/4: Half-buried; 4/4: Completely buried.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: WATER_BODY_FLOOR, POSITION, RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CEILING_AND_VISIBILITY_OK

EDCS Attribute Code: 184

Definition:
Indication that CAVOK conditions prevail: (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> present.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: LOGICAL

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CENTRE_FREQUENCY_BAND

EDCS Attribute Code: 185

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: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHANGE_POINT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 186

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	BOUNDARY	EEC_CHGPTTY_BOUNDARY	A line of demarcation between two regions.	NR
2	HYDROGRAPHY	EEC_CHGPTTY_HYDROGRAPHY	A body of water or its adjoining shores, e.g. an aqueduct, canal, lake, or river.	NR
3	OBSTACLE	EEC_CHGPTTY_OBSTACLE	An obstacle.	NR
4	RAILROAD	EEC_CHGPTTY_RAILROAD	A <RAILROAD>.	n/a
5	ROAD	EEC_CHGPTTY_ROAD	A <ROAD>.	n/a
6	ROAD_OR_RAILROAD	EEC_CHGPTTY_ROAD_OR_RAILROAD	Either a <ROAD> or <RAILROAD>.	NR
7	ROAD_WIDTH_CHANGE	EEC_CHGPTTY_ROAD_WIDTH_CHANGE	A <ROAD> width change occurs.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: SURVEY

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHARACTER_EMITTED

EDCS Attribute Code: 187

Definition:
The single character that is being emitted by a <LIGHT>, <BEACON>, communications transmitter or other signalling device.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHARGED_PARTICLE_SPECIES

EDCS Attribute Code: 188

Definition:
The species of a charged <PARTICLE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	ALPHA	EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_ALPHA	A form of ionizing radiation ejected from the nucleus of a radioactive material, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons: the equivalent of a helium ion; an alpha particle.	IR	[DES]
2	ELECTRON	EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_ELECTRON	One of the elementary particles of an atom 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 electrons have been removed.	IR	[DES]
5	PROTON	EEC_CHRGPARTICSPC_PROTON	One of the elementary nuclear particles which has a mass number of 1, and carries a positive charge; a proton.	IR	[DES]

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHEMICAL_AGENT_CLOUD_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 189

Definition:
The concentration of a chemical agent (substance) suspended in the <ATMOSPHERE>, e.g., as a <CLOUD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMIC_MASS

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHEMICAL_AGENT_SURFACE_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 190

Definition:
The concentration of a chemical agent (substance) 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: DIMENSION, MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHEMICAL_AGENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 191

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	CA	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CA	Bromobenzylcyanide, camite (bromobenzeneacetonitrile); a tear gas which is often used for riot control.	NR
2	CN	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CN	Chloroacetophenone (2-chloro-1-phenylethanone); a tear gas which is often used for riot control.	NR
3	CNB	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CNB	Chloroacetophenane, carbon tetrachloride, benzene mix; a tear gas which is often used for riot control.	NR
4	CNC	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CNC	Chloroacetophenane chloroform mix; a tear gas which is often used for riot control.	NR
5	CNS	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CNS	Chloroacetophenane, cholororm, chloropictrin mix; a tear gas which is often used for riot control.	NR
6	CS	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CS	Pepper gas (o-chlorobenzylidene malonitrile); a tear gas which is often used for riot control.	NR
7	CX	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_CX	Phosgene oxime (dichloroform oxime); a blistering/oxime agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
8	DA	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DA	Diphenylchlorarsine; an agent inducing vomiting which is often used for riot control.	NR
9	DC	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DC	Diphenylcyanoarsine; an agent inducing vomiting which is often used for riot control.	NR
10	DGA	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DGA	A dusty version of GA, making it more of an inhalation hazard.	IR	[F3-9]
11	DGB	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DGB	A dusty version of GB, making it more of an inhalation hazard.	IR	[F3-9]
12	DGD	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DGD	A dusty version of GD, making it more of an inhalation hazard.	IR	[F3-9]
13	DM	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DM	Adamsite (diphenylaminochloroarsine or phenarsazine chloride); an agent inducing vomiting which is often used for riot control.	NR
14	DVX	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_DVX	A dusty version of VX, making it settle to the ground more quickly.	NR
15	ED	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_ED	Ethyldichloroarsine; a blistering/arsenical mix agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
16	GA	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GA	Tabun (dimethylphosphoramidocyanidate acid, ethyl ester); an air-dispersed neuro-paralytic toxic agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
17	GB	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GB	Sarin (methylphosphonofluroridic acid, 1-methylethyl ester); an air-dispersed highly toxic nerve agent with a clearly defined myopic effect which is used to cause casualties.	NR
18	GD	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GD	Soman (methylphosphonofluoridic acid, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl ester.); an air-dispersed neuro-paralytic toxic agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
19	GF	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_GF	A nerve agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
20	HD	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HD	Distilled sulfur mustard (bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide); a blistering agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
21	HL	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HL	ML mix; a blistering/mustard/arsenical mix agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
22	HN_1	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HN_1	Nitrogen Mustard One (2, 2-dichlorotriethylamine); a blistering/nitrogen mustard agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
23	HN_2	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HN_2	Nitrogen Mustard Two (2, 2-dichloro-N-methylethylamine); a blistering/nitrogen mustard agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
24	HN_3	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HN_3	Nitrogen Mustard Three (2, 2, 2-trichlorotriethylamine); a blistering/nitrogen mustard agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
25	HT	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_HT	Mustard-T Mixture; a blistering/mustard agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
26	L	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_L	Lewisite (dichloro (2-chlorovinyl) arsine); a blistering/arsenical mix agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
27	M	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_M	Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid); a cyanide agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
28	MD	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_MD	Methyldichloroarsine; a blistering agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
29	PD	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_PD	Phenyldichloroarsine; a blistering agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
30	Q	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_Q	4, bis (methylchloroethyl sulfide); a blistering/mustard agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
31	TGA	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TGA	A thickened version of GA, making it settle to the ground more quickly.	IR	[F3-9]
32	TGB	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TGB	A thickened version of GB, making it settle to the ground more quickly.	IR	[F3-9]
33	TGD	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TGD	A thickened version of GD, making it settle to the ground more quickly.	IR	[F3-9]
34	TVX	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_TVX	A thickened version of VX, making it more of an inhalation hazard.	IR	[F3-9]
35	VE	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_VE	A nerve agent which is used to cause casualties.	NR
36	VX	EEC_CHEMAGENTTY_VX	An air-dispersed lethal anticholinergic agent (ethyl S-2-isopropyl aminoethyl methylphosphorothiolate); also known as VS, EA1701, and TX60.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CHRISTIANITY_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Code: 192

Definition:
The designation of a group of closely related Christian religious denominations, often ones which were at one time part of a single movement but are now separate religious denominations.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	ADVENTIST	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_ADVENTIST	Adventist.	DR	[NSOED]
2	AFRICAN_INDIGENOUS_SECTS	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_AFRICAN_INDIGENOUS_SECTS	Type or style of Christianity evolved or practiced by African indigenous churches.	IR	[WCE]
3	ANGLICAN	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_ANGLICAN	Anglican.	DR	[NSOED]
4	APOSTOLIC	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_APOSTOLIC	Apostolic.	DR	[NSOED]
5	BAPTIST	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_BAPTIST	Baptist.	DR	[NSOED]
6	CATHOLICISM	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_CATHOLICISM	Catholicism.	DR	[NSOED]
7	CHRISTIAN_SCIENCE	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_CHRISTIAN_SCIENCE	Christian Science.	DR	[NSOED]
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.	DR	[NSOED]
13	MENNONITE	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_MENNONITE	Mennonite.	DR	[NSOED]
14	METHODIST	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_METHODIST	Methodist.	DR	[NSOED]
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.	DR	[NSOED, �orthodox�, 5]
16	PENTECOSTALISM	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_PENTECOSTALISM	Pentecostalism.	DR	[NSOED]
17	PRESBYTERIANISM	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_PRESBYTERIANISM	Presbyterianism.	DR	[NSOED]
18	PROTESTANTISM	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_PROTESTANTISM	Protestantism.	DR	[NSOED]
19	UNAFFILIATED	EEC_CHRSDENOMFAM_UNAFFILIATED	Congregations not affiliated with one of the major denominations of Christianity; unaffiliated.	IR	[WCE]

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT

Reference Type: IR

References: [WCE]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLASSIFICATION_NAME

EDCS Attribute Code: 193

Definition:
A character string representing an <OBJECT>, e.g., a grammalogue, index number, order or classification number.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, SURVEY

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_BASE_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 194

Definition:
The altitude of the lowest <SURFACE> of a <CLOUD>, relative to a specified <SURFACE_DATUM>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, POSITION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_CEILING_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 195

Definition:
The altitude of the lowest <CLOUD>. The altitude is AGL below 3 048 metres (10 000 feet), and then becomes MSL at and above 3 048 metres (10 000 feet).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, POSITION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_CEILING_METHOD

EDCS Attribute Code: 196

Definition:
The method used to determine the <CLOUD> ceiling, the altitude of the lowest <CLOUD> or obscuring phenomena layer aloft with 5/8 or more summation total sky cover that may be predominantly opaque, or the vertical visibility into a surface-based obscuration. The altitude is AGL below 3 048 metres (10 000 feet), and then becomes MSL at and above 3 048 metres (10 000 feet).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	AIRCRAFT	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_AIRCRAFT	Determined by observation from an aircraft.	NR
2	BALLOON	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_BALLOON	Determined by observing the assent of a balloon and the altitude at which it disappeared into the lowest cloud.	NR
3	ESTIMATED	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_ESTIMATED	A rough calculation based on an estimated value, or an approximate measurement of a value.	IR	[APDS]
4	MEASURED	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_MEASURED	Based on a measurement.	NR
5	OBSCURED	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_OBSCURED	No measurement was possible because the ceiling was not visible.	NR
6	OBSERVED	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_OBSERVED	Based on an observation as opposed to being estimated.	NR
7	RADAR	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_RADAR	Determined using radar, a device which, by measuring the time interval between transmission and reception of radio pulses and correlating the angular orientation of the radiated antenna beam or beams in azimuth and/or elevation, provides information on range, azimuth, and/or elevation of objects in the path of the transmitted pulses.	NR
8	STATISTICALLY_DERIVED	EEC_CLDCEILMETH_STATISTICALLY_DERIVED	Derived using statistical methods.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_COVERAGE_CLOUD_FREE_LINE_OF_SIGHT_CLIMATOLOGY

EDCS Attribute Code: 197

Definition:
The rate of historical total <CLOUD> coverage for a <CLOUD> free line of sight, for a defined period of record.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

References: [GMET]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_PHASE

EDCS Attribute Code: 198

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	LIQUID	EEC_CLDPHAS_LIQUID	Composed of liquid (non-frozen) water.	NR
2	MIXED	EEC_CLDPHAS_MIXED	Composed of both liquid and frozen water.	NR
3	SOLID	EEC_CLDPHAS_SOLID	Composed of frozen water.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_SKY_COVER_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 199

Definition:
The type of <CLOUD>s that comprise a sky cover.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	CIRRUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_CIRRUS	Detached clouds in a form of white delicate filaments or white or mostly white patches or narrow bands; cirrus.	PR	[GMET]
2	CIRROCUMULUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_CIRROCUMULUS	Thin white patch, sheet or layer of cloud without shading, composed of very small elements the form of (e.g. grains or ripples) merged or separated and more or less regularly arranged with a width of less than one arc degree, as observed from the ground; cirrocumulus.	PR	[GMET]
3	CIRROSTRATUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_CIRROSTRATUS	Transparent whitish cloud veil of fibrous or smooth appearance, totally or partially covering the sky; cirrostratus.	PR	[GMET]
4	ALTOCUMULUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_ALTOCUMULUS	A white or grey or both white and grey patch, sheet, or layer of cloud generally with shading composed of (e.g. 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 ground; altocumulus.	PR	[GMET]
5	ALTOSTRATUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_ALTOSTRATUS	Grey or bluish cloud sheet or layer of striated, fibrous, or uniform appearance, totally or partially covering the sky and having parts thin enough to reveal the Sun at least vaguely, as through ground glass; does not show halo phenomenon.; altostratus.	PR	[GMET]
6	NIMBOSTRATUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_NIMBOSTRATUS	Grey cloud layer, often dark, the appearance of which is rendered diffuse by more or less continuous falling rain or snow, which in most cases reaches the ground; thick enough to blot out the sun; nimbostratus.	PR	[GMET]
7	STRATOCUMULUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_STRATOCUMULUS	Grey or white cloud patch or layer which almost always has dark parts composed of tessellations, rounded masses, rolls, etc., which are nonfibrous and may or may not be merged; stratocumulus.	PR	[GMET]
8	STRATUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_STRATUS	Generally grey cloud layer with a fairly uniform base, which may give drizzle, ice prisms, or snow grains; stratus.	PR	[GMET]
9	CUMULUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_CUMULUS	Detached clouds generally dense and with sharp outlines developing vertically in form of rising mounds, domes, or towers; cumulus.	PR	[GMET]
10	CUMULONIMBUS	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_CUMULONIMBUS	Heavy, dense cloud with a considerable vertical extent in the form of a large mountain or tower. Under the base of this cloud it is often dark with low ragged clouds either merged with it or not; cumulonimbus.	PR	[GMET]
11	NOT_VISIBLE	EEC_CLDSKYCVRTY_NOT_VISIBLE	Clouds are not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, <SAND> storm, or other obscuring phenomena.	PR	[GMET]

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_THICKNESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 200

Definition:
The vertical distance between the lowest <SURFACE> of a <CLOUD> (base height or altitude) and the highest <SURFACE> of that <CLOUD> (top height or altitude).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_TOP_AIR_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Attribute Code: 201

Definition:
The <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> at a <CLOUD> top.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: THERMO_TEMPERATURE

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_TOP_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 202

Definition:
The altitude of the highest <SURFACE> of a <CLOUD>, relative to a specified <SURFACE_DATUM>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION, POSITION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_TYPE_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 203

Definition:
The quantity of occurrences of specific types of <CLOUD>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, DIMENSION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CLOUD_WATER_MIXING_RATIO

EDCS Attribute Code: 204

Definition:
In a <CLOUD>, the ratio of the mass of <CLOUD> liquid <WATER> to the mass of dry <AIR>; the cloud water mixing ratio.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MASS_FRACTION

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOUR_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 205

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	DARK	EEC_COLRINT_DARK	Dark.	NR
2	LIGHT	EEC_COLRINT_LIGHT	Light.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: COLOUR

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOUR_PATTERN

EDCS Attribute Code: 206

Definition:
The colour pattern of <BUOY>s, <BEACON>s, <LIGHT>s, other <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>s, and other <OBJECT>s of importance to marine navigation.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	BORDER_STRIPE	EEC_COLRPAT_BORDER_STRIPE	A band or stripe of colour, which is displayed around the outer edge of the object, which may also form a border to an inner pattern or plain colour.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, COLPAT:6]
2	CHECKERED	EEC_COLRPAT_CHECKERED	Alternate colours are used to create rectangles similar to a chess or draughtboard; checkered.	NR
3	DIAGONAL_STRIPES	EEC_COLRPAT_DIAGONAL_STRIPES	Straight bands or stripes of differing colours painted diagonally (i.e., not horizontally or vertically).	PR	[S57A, Attribute, COLPAT:3]
4	HORIZ_BANDS_TOP_TO_BOTTOM	EEC_COLRPAT_HORIZ_BANDS_TOP_TO_BOTTOM	Horizontal bands from top to bottom.	NR
5	HORIZ_STRIPES	EEC_COLRPAT_HORIZ_STRIPES	Straight bands or stripes of differing colours painted horizontally.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, COLPAT:1]
6	SINGLE_COLOUR	EEC_COLRPAT_SINGLE_COLOUR	A single colour.	NR
7	SQUARED	EEC_COLRPAT_SQUARED	Squared, often referred to as checker plate, where alternate colours are used to create squares similar to a chess or draughtboard. The pattern may be straight or diagonal.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, COLPAT:4]
8	STRIPES_DIRECTION_UNKNOWN	EEC_COLRPAT_STRIPES_DIRECTION_UNKNOWN	Straight bands or stripes of differing colours painted in an unknown direction.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, COLPAT:5]
9	VERTICAL_STRIPES	EEC_COLRPAT_VERTICAL_STRIPES	Straight bands or stripes of differing colours painted vertically.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, COLPAT:2]

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOURATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 207

Definition:
The apparent colouration of an <OBJECT> when viewed in daylight.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

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

EDCS Group Labels: COLOUR

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COLOURATION_INFORMATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 208

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: COLOUR

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 209

Definition:
The operating function of a <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	AMMUNITION_SUPPLY	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_AMMUNITION_SUPPLY	To perform underway replenishment, ammunition supply operations.	NR
2	COMBAT_STORES	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_COMBAT_STORES	To serve as a <COMBAT_STORES_VESSEL>.	NR
3	COMBAT_SUPPORT	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_COMBAT_SUPPORT	To serve as a <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL>.	NR
4	COMMAND	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_COMMAND	To engage in naval command operations.	NR
5	CRUISER	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_CRUISER	To serve as a <CRUISER>.	NR
6	SURVEILLANCE	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_SURVEILLANCE	To engage in surveillance operations.	NR
7	TENDER	EEC_CMBTSUPVESFN_TENDER	To serve as a <TENDER>.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: VEHICLE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBATANT_VESSEL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 210

Definition:
The type of a <COMBATANT_VESSEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	BATTLESHIP	EEC_CMBTVESTY_BATTLESHIP	A <BATTLESHIP>.	n/a
2	DESTROYER	EEC_CMBTVESTY_DESTROYER	A <DESTROYER>.	n/a
3	FRIGATE	EEC_CMBTVESTY_FRIGATE	A <FRIGATE>.	n/a
4	GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER	EEC_CMBTVESTY_GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER	A <GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER>.	n/a
5	GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER	EEC_CMBTVESTY_GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER	A <GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER>.	n/a
6	GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE	EEC_CMBTVESTY_GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE	A <GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE>.	n/a
7	MINE_COUNTERMEASURE	EEC_CMBTVESTY_MINE_COUNTERMEASURE	Designed for mine warfare or countermeasure operating in coastal waters and carried aboard larger <VESSEL>s.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: VEHICLE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMBUSTION_INDUCED_FLAME_RATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 211

Definition:
The production rate of visible flame induced by combustion in an <OBJECT>, expressed as fraction of maximum. The value may be interpreted as follows: 1/4: Small, 2/4: Medium, 3/4: Large, 4/4: Maximum.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMMERCIAL_WINGED_AIRCRAFT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 212

Definition:
The type of a <COMMERCIAL_WINGED_AIRCRAFT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	AIRBUS_A300_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_AIRBUS_A300_SERIES	The Airbus A-300 series twin engine jet.	NR
2	AIRBUS_A340_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_AIRBUS_A340_SERIES	The Airbus A-340 series multi-engine jet.	NR
3	AIRBUS_A400_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_AIRBUS_A400_SERIES	The Airbus A-400 series multi-engine turboprop.	NR
4	DC8_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_DC8_SERIES	The 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]
5	DC9_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_DC9_SERIES	The 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]
6	MD11_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD11_SERIES	The 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]
7	MD80_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD80_SERIES	The 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]
8	MD81_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD81_SERIES	The MD-81 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres.	IR	[BC4]
9	MD82_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD82_SERIES	The MD-82 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres.	NR
10	MD83_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD83_SERIES	The MD-83 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres.	IR	[BC4]
11	MD88_SERIES	EEC_COMWNGARCRFTY_MD88_SERIES	The MD-88 series; manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas. Approximate length 45 metres.	IR	[BC4]

EDCS Group Labels: VEHICLE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMMUNICATION_CHANNEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 213

Definition:
The communication frequency channel assigned by a controlling authority.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMMUNICATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 214

Definition:
The type of a communications <STRUCTURE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	BEACON	EEC_COMMTY_BEACON	A fixed, usually elevated, device that serves as an aid to marine or aeronautical navigation, usually by emitting a signal warning of its location, such as a flashing light or radar pulse.	NR
2	CABLE_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_CABLE_STATION	A station supporting an electrical conductor connecting telephones or television or power stations.	NR
3	MICROWAVE_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_MICROWAVE_STATION	A station supporting a high-frequency electromagnetic wave, one millimetre to one metre in wavelength, intermediate between infrared and short-wave radio wavelengths.	NR
4	MONITORING_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_MONITORING_STATION	A station whose purpose is to check the quality or content of an electronic audio or visual signal by means of a receiver.	NR
5	MULTIPLE_PRESENT	EEC_COMMTY_MULTIPLE_PRESENT	There are multiple distinct communication stations with varied function, or there is a single station supporting several communications types.	NR
6	NAVIGATION_LIGHT	EEC_COMMTY_NAVIGATION_LIGHT	A specially constructed device that displays a luminous or lighted aid to navigation.	NR
7	RADAR_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_RADAR_STATION	A station supporting a radar device, method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of very high frequency radio waves reflected from their <SURFACE>s.	NR
8	RADIO_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_RADIO_STATION	A station supporting communication of audible signals encoded in electromagnetic waves.	NR
9	RADOME	EEC_COMMTY_RADOME	A station supporting a domelike shell transparent to radio-frequency radiation, used to house a radar antenna.	NR
10	REPEATER	EEC_COMMTY_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. Repeaters are used to counter the attenuation which occurs when signals travel long distances.	NR
11	RESEARCH_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_RESEARCH_STATION	Communications <STRUCTURE> supporting scientific investigation or inquiry.	NR
12	SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION	The ground support <STRUCTURE> that interfaces with a celestial body (e.g. satellite, space station, orbiter, or moon base) that orbits a planet, where this ground station supports communications with the celestial body, e.g., a ground-based satellite dish.	NR
13	TELEVISION_STATION	EEC_COMMTY_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.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COMPLEX_COMPONENT_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 215

Definition:
The numeric identifier of a complex and/or component <OBJECT>; used for relating <OBJECT>s to each other.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: INDEX

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONCEALMENT_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 216

Definition:
The fraction of complete concealment of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONSPICUOUSNESS

EDCS Attribute Code: 217

Definition:
The type of conspicuousness of an <OBJECT>; when conspicuous it is easily identifiable and plainly visible under varying conditions of light from <HARBOUR>s, approach channels, or offshore because of its size, shape, or height.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	FROM_AIR	EEC_CONSPIC_FROM_AIR	Conspicuous from the air.	NR
2	FROM_LAND	EEC_CONSPIC_FROM_LAND	Conspicuous from the land.	NR
3	FROM_SEA	EEC_CONSPIC_FROM_SEA	Conspicuous from the sea.	NR
4	GENERALLY	EEC_CONSPIC_GENERALLY	Generally conspicuous.	NR
5	INCONSPICUOUS	EEC_CONSPIC_INCONSPICUOUS	Object is difficult to identify from any viewpoint, using either vision or radar.	NR
6	NOT_RADAR	EEC_CONSPIC_NOT_RADAR	The object does not return a particularly strong radar echo.	IR	[S57A, Attribute, CONRAD:2]
7	NOT_VISIBLE_FROM_SEA	EEC_CONSPIC_NOT_VISIBLE_FROM_SEA	The object is visible from seaward, but is not conspicuous.	IR	[S57A, Attribute, CONVIS:2]
8	RADAR_FROM_SEA	EEC_CONSPIC_RADAR_FROM_SEA	The object returns a strong radar echo from the seaward direction.	IR	[S57A, Attribute, CONRAD:1]
9	RADAR_WITH_REFLECTOR	EEC_CONSPIC_RADAR_WITH_REFLECTOR	The object returns a strong radar echo, having a radar reflector.	NR
10	VISIBLE_FROM_SEA	EEC_CONSPIC_VISIBLE_FROM_SEA	Term applied to an object either natural or artificial which is distinctly and notably visible from seaward.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, CONVIS:1]

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONSTRUCTION_COMPLETION_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 218

Definition:
The fraction of construction completion of a man-made <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTOUR_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 219

Definition:
The type of a contour.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	DEPRESSION	EEC_CNTURTY_DEPRESSION	Contour describing a relatively sunken or low-lying portion of the planetary <SURFACE>, especially one having no natural outlet for <SURFACE> drainage.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTRAIL_LAYER_BASE_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 220

Definition:
The altitude, relative to the MSL <SURFACE_DATUM>, of the bottom of a layer in the <ATMOSPHERE> where contrail formation is probable.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, DIMENSION, POSITION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTRAIL_LAYER_TOP_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 221

Definition:
The altitude, relative to the MSL <SURFACE_DATUM>, of the top of a layer in the <ATMOSPHERE> where contrail formation is probable.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, DIMENSION, POSITION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONTRAIL_PERSISTENCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 222

Definition:
The persistence status of contrails; visible trails of streaks of condensed <WATER> vapour or <ICE> crystals sometimes forming in the wake of an <AIRCRAFT> engine.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	NONE_PRESENT	EEC_CONTRAILPERS_NONE_PRESENT	No contrails are present.	NR
2	NOT_PERSISTENT	EEC_CONTRAILPERS_NOT_PERSISTENT	Contrails remain visible for a short period of time, on the order of several minutes or less.	NR
3	PERSISTENT	EEC_CONTRAILPERS_PERSISTENT	Contrails remain visible for a relatively long period of time, which may extend into hours.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONVECTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 223

Definition:
The ratio of convective heat flux density through a <SURFACE> boundary to the temperature gradient across that boundary; the convection coefficient.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: COEFFICIENT_HEAT_TRANSFER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, TEMPERATURE

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CONVECTIVE_CLOUD_COVERAGE

EDCS Attribute Code: 224

Definition:
The fraction of the celestial dome that is covered by convective <CLOUD>s, as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COUNTRY_ID_VALUE_SET

EDCS Attribute Code: 225

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	ISO_2_CHAR_CTRY_CODE	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_2_CHAR_CTRY_CODE	A specific country code, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [I3166, List 1, "Alpha-2 code"].	PR	[I3166, List 1, "Alpha-2 code"]
2	ISO_3_CHAR_CTRY_CODE	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_3_CHAR_CTRY_CODE	A specific country code, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [I3166, List 1, "Alpha-3 code"].	PR	[I3166, List 1, "Alpha-3 code"]
3	ISO_ENGLISH_CTRY_NAME	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_ENGLISH_CTRY_NAME	A specific short country name in English, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [I3166, List 1, "COUNTRY NAME"].	PR	[I3166, List 1, "COUNTRY NAME"]
4	ISO_FRENCH_CTRY_NAME	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_ISO_FRENCH_CTRY_NAME	A specific short country name in French, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [I3166, List 2, "NOM DE PAYS"].	PR	[I3166, List 2, "NOM DE PAYS"]
5	UN_CTRY_NAME	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_UN_CTRY_NAME	A specific country or area name in English, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [UNSD, "Country or area name"].	PR	[UNSD, Attribute, "Country or area name"]
6	US_FIPS_PRIN_ADMIN_DIVISION_CODE	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_US_FIPS_PRIN_ADMIN_DIVISION_CODE	A specific principal administrative division code, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [F10-4, "Principal administrative division code"].	IR	[F10-4, "Principal administrative division code"]
7	US_FIPS_CTRY_CODE	EEC_CTRYIDVALSET_US_FIPS_CTRY_CODE	A specific country code, formatted in a Latin-1 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, formatted in a Latin-1 string as specified in [F10-4, "Country name"].	IR	[F10-4, "Country name"]

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COUNTRY_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 226

Definition:
An identifier of a country, whose format and values are specified by an <<COUNTRY_ID_VALUE_SET>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COVERED_DRAIN

EDCS Attribute Code: 227

Definition:
Indication that a portion of a <WATERCOURSE> is completely covered over, and connects to uncovered <WATERCOURSE>s at each end.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: LOGICAL

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_COVERED_DRAIN_LENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 228

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRANE_MOBILITY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 229

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	FIXED	EEC_CRANEMOBTY_FIXED	A permanently mounted crane; a crane with a non-mobile base.	IR	[APDS]
2	FLOATING	EEC_CRANEMOBTY_FLOATING	A crane having a barge or scow for an undercarriage, used for waterworks and waterfront work.	IR	[APDS]
3	TRAVELING	EEC_CRANEMOBTY_TRAVELING	A hoisting mechanism equipped with legs that run along rails at ground level and a bridge-like <STRUCTURE> that spans the site over which it operates.	IR	[APDS]

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRANE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 230

Definition:
The type of a <CRANE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	BRIDGE	EEC_CRANETY_BRIDGE	A hoisting mechanism equipped with legs extending to ground level and a bridge-like <STRUCTURE> that spans the site over which it operates, e.g., a bridge or gantry.	IR	[APDS]
2	CONTAINER	EEC_CRANETY_CONTAINER	A high-speed, shore-based crane used in the lift-on/lift-off operation of specially constructed containers.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, CATCRN:2]
3	FIXED	EEC_CRANETY_FIXED	A non-mobile, power-operated hoisting machine with lifting tackle and a pivoted boom that allows movement of loads horizontally as well as vertically.	IR	[APDS]
4	FLOATING	EEC_CRANETY_FLOATING	A crane having a barge or scow for an undercarriage, used for waterworks and waterfront work.	IR	[APDS]
5	ROTATING	EEC_CRANETY_ROTATING	A machine having a boom mounted on a fixed or movable <STRUCTURE> that moves in a complete circle to handle heavy material.	IR	[APDS]
6	TRAVELING	EEC_CRANETY_TRAVELING	A crane mounted on rails (track) that can move (usually travels parallel to the wharf face) in order to load and unload cargo vessels.	PR	[S57A, Attribute, CATCRN:4]

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_E

EDCS Attribute Code: 231

Definition:
The altitude of the <IONOSPHERE> E layer of free electrons.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, POSITION, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

References: [SPT]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_F1

EDCS Attribute Code: 232

Definition:
The altitude of the <IONOSPHERE> F1 layer of free electrons.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, POSITION, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

References: [SPT]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_ALTITUDE_F2

EDCS Attribute Code: 233

Definition:
The altitude of the <IONOSPHERE> F2 layer of free electrons.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION, POSITION, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

References: [SPT]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_E

EDCS Attribute Code: 234

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

References: [SPT]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_F1

EDCS Attribute Code: 235

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

References: [SPT]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CRITICAL_LAYER_FREQUENCY_F2

EDCS Attribute Code: 236

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

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: FREQUENCY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: IR

References: [SPT]

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CROSSING_CONTROL

EDCS Attribute Code: 237

Definition:
The method of traffic control at a <ROAD> crossing.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	NO_CONTROL	EEC_CROSSINGCNTL_NO_CONTROL	Unguarded or unsignaled intersection.	NR
2	SIGNAL_DEVICE	EEC_CROSSINGCNTL_SIGNAL_DEVICE	Electronic or mechanical signs or lights are used to control intersection access.	NR
3	STOP_SIGN	EEC_CROSSINGCNTL_STOP_SIGN	Fixed signs are used to control intersection access by requiring stopping before entering.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CROSSING_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 238

Definition:
The type of shape attributed to the crossing of two or more lines of communication.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	INTERSECTION	EEC_CROSSINGTY_INTERSECTION	Four-way intersection.	NR
2	JUNCTION	EEC_CROSSINGTY_JUNCTION	Three-way (T-shaped) junction.	NR
3	STAR_SHAPED_BRANCHING	EEC_CROSSINGTY_STAR_SHAPED_BRANCHING	Star shaped branching (more than 4 roads).	NR

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CULTURAL_OBJECT_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 239

Definition:
The coverage of <BUILDING>s and other cultural <OBJECT>s measured by fraction within the area of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CULVERT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 240

Definition:
The type of a <CULVERT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code	Label	Symbolic constant	Definition	Reference type	References
1	BOX_LOAD_BEARING	EEC_CULVTY_BOX_LOAD_BEARING	Square or rectangular cross-section with sides and roof designed to prevent collapse based on roadway characteristics.	NR
2	BOX_SOIL_BACK_FILLED	EEC_CULVTY_BOX_SOIL_BACK_FILLED	Square or rectangular cross-section surrounded with <SOIL> fill.	NR
3	REG_SOIL_BACK_FILLED	EEC_CULVTY_REG_SOIL_BACK_FILLED	Regular <SOIL> back-filled.	NR

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CUMULATIVE_TRACK_LENGTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 241

Definition:
The total cumulative length of <RAILROAD_TRACK> contained within the confines of an <OBJECT>, exclusive of the branch or main trunk lines running into and/or out of the <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: DIMENSION

Reference Type: NR

References: none

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_CYCLE_DATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 242

Definition:
The calendar period in which the <AERODROME> or <RUNWAY> data was added to airport maintenance records or last revised; the cycle date. Formatted in a Latin-1 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.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

References: [DAFIF, Sec. 107.E]