EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EARLY_WARNING_RADAR_SITE

EDCS Classification Code: 306

Definition:
A <SITE> utilizing long-range radar to detect approaching <AIRCRAFT> or <MISSILE>s; an early warning radar site.

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AT020]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EARTH

EDCS Classification Code: 307

Definition:
The primary <PLANET> of the <SUN> that is third in distance from the <SUN>, with an orbital mean radius of approximately 149,6 million kilometres; Earth.

EDCS Group Labels: SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [PSMOP]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EDDY

EDCS Classification Code: 308

Definition:
A circular movement of fluid running contrary to the main flow, usually formed where currents pass obstructions, between two adjacent <WATER_CURRENT>s flowing counter to each other, or along the edge of a permanent <WATER_CURRENT>; an eddy.

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, WATER_BODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [S57A, Attribute: CATWAT, "eddies"]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EDDY_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 309

Definition:
A <REGION> where <EDDY>s occur.

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, WATER_BODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELECTRICAL_CABLE

EDCS Classification Code: 310

Definition:
An insulated <WIRE>, or group of <WIRE>s, formed into one continuous strand for the purposes of transmitting electric power or signals; an electrical cable.

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AT005]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELECTRICAL_SIGNAL_LINE

EDCS Classification Code: 311

Definition:
A <SYSTEM> of <WIRE>s above the <TERRAIN>, including their supports, that transmit electrical signals over distance; a telegraph line or a telephone line.

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AT060]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELECTRICAL_SIGNAL_LINE_PYLON

EDCS Classification Code: 312

Definition:
A <PYLON> or <POLE_STRUCTURE> used to support an <ELECTRICAL_SIGNAL_LINE>.

EDCS Group Labels: COMMUNICATION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AT070]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELECTRIFIED_RAILROAD_PYLON

EDCS Classification Code: 313

Definition:
A <PYLON> or <POLE_STRUCTURE> used to support a <POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE> associated with an electrified railroad.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELECTROMAGNETIC_MATERIAL_PROPERTY_SET

EDCS Classification Code: 314

Definition:
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing the electromagnetic properties of the <MATERIAL>s composing an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELECTROMAGNETIC_REFRACTIVE_EVAPORATIVE_DUCT

EDCS Classification Code: 315

Definition:
A layer of the <ATMOSPHERE> in which electromagnetic energy is either more or less concentrated than normal, caused by variations in the vertical gradient of atmospheric density; a refractive evaporative duct.

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [NAM1]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE

EDCS Classification Code: 316

Definition:
An <ELECTRICAL_CABLE> located above a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>.

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AT006]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ELEVATION_CONTOUR_LINE

EDCS Classification Code: 317

Definition:
An <ISOPLETH> of constant elevation value with respect to a shared <SURFACE_DATUM>; an elevation contour line.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: CA010]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EMBANKMENT

EDCS Classification Code: 318

Definition:
A raised long mound of <SOIL>, <ROCK>, or other <MATERIAL>s, in the <TERRAIN>, which is often used to support a <TERRAIN_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; an embankment.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [APDS]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EMBASSY

EDCS Classification Code: 319

Definition:
A <BUILDING> housing the office of an ambassador or their staff; an embassy.

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EMBASSY_COMPOUND

EDCS Classification Code: 320

Definition:
An enclosed <SITE> containing an <EMBASSY>; an embassy compound.

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENGINE_TEST_CELL

EDCS Classification Code: 321

Definition:
A <STRUCTURE> where engines are tested; an engine test cell.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AF060]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENGINEER_BERM

EDCS Classification Code: 322

Definition:
An artificial <EMBANKMENT> that may be placed to enclose and protect <EQUIPMENT>, stabilize an adjacent <STRUCTURE>, or to serve as a <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE>; an engineer berm.

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE, PHYSIOGRAPHY, VEHICLE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENGINEER_BRIDGE

EDCS Classification Code: 323

Definition:
A temporary <BRIDGE> spanning and providing passage over a <WATER_BODY>, declivity, or other <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE>s; an engineer bridge.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENGINEER_DITCH

EDCS Classification Code: 324

Definition:
A <TRENCH> that is constructed to bury <PIPELINE>s, <ELECTRICAL_SIGNAL_LINE>s, or <POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE>s.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENGINEER_TRENCH

EDCS Classification Code: 325

Definition:
An engineered <TRENCH>, or combination trench/berm, usually placed to turn, slow, or stop the movement of <MOTOR_VEHICLE>s.

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE, PHYSIOGRAPHY, VEHICLE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENTRANCE

EDCS Classification Code: 326

Definition:
A <GATE>, <HALLWAY> or <DOOR> that leads in to an enclosed space; an entrance.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, PHYSIOGRAPHY, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [APDS]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ENTRANCE_AND_OR_EXIT

EDCS Classification Code: 327

Definition:
A <GATE>, <HALLWAY> or <DOOR> used for ingress or egress or both.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, PHYSIOGRAPHY, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AQ090]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EQUIPMENT

EDCS Classification Code: 328

Definition:
<OBJECT>s used or required for a particular purpose; equipment or apparatus.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "equipment", 2]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EQUIPMENT_COMPONENT

EDCS Classification Code: 329

Definition:
A <COMPONENT> of an <EQUIPMENT>.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ESCARPMENT

EDCS Classification Code: 330

Definition:
A steep, vertical, or overhanging face of <ROCK> or <SOIL> in the <TERRAIN>; an escarpment.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: DB010]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ESKER

EDCS Classification Code: 331

Definition:
A long, narrow <RIDGE> of <SAND> and gravel deposited by a glacial stream; an esker.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: DB100]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ESTUARY

EDCS Classification Code: 332

Definition:
An arm of a <WATER_BODY> that extends inland to meet the mouth of a <RIVER> and includes a mixture of fresh and salt <WATER>; an estuary.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXCAVATING_MACHINE

EDCS Classification Code: 333

Definition:
<EQUIPMENT> for removing <SOIL> or <MATERIAL>s from the <TERRAIN>; an excavating machine.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AF050]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXCAVATION

EDCS Classification Code: 334

Definition:
An excavated space in the <TERRAIN>; an excavation, a cavity or a hollow.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "excavation", 2]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXHIBITION_GROUND

EDCS Classification Code: 335

Definition:
A <SITE> where permanent <STRUCTURE>s exist to hold outdoor exhibitions; an exhibition ground.

EDCS Group Labels: RECREATION, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AK091]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXIT

EDCS Classification Code: 336

Definition:
A <GATE>, <HALLWAY> or <DOOR> that leads out of an enclosed space; an exit.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, PHYSIOGRAPHY, SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [APDS]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXPLOSIVE_CHARGE

EDCS Classification Code: 337

Definition:
An explosive <DEVICE>, that may be detonated to either damage or destroy <STRUCTURE>s, or to move <ROCK>, <SOIL>, or other <MATERIAL>s.

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXPLOSIVE_LAND_MINE

EDCS Classification Code: 338

Definition:
An <EXPLOSIVE_MINE> used in land warfare.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXPLOSIVE_MINE

EDCS Classification Code: 339

Definition:
An explosive <DEVICE> located on or below a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; an explosive mine.

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXPLOSIVE_NAVAL_MINE

EDCS Classification Code: 340

Definition:
An <EXPLOSIVE_MINE> used in naval warfare.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BD001]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXPOSED_BEDROCK

EDCS Classification Code: 341

Definition:
A <REGION> consisting principally of <BEDROCK> that is covered by less than 10 percent loose <MATERIAL> including <SOIL>, <SAND>, clay, or gravel; exposed bedrock.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: SA030]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXTRACTION_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Code: 342

Definition:
A <FACILITY> for extracting and/or exploiting natural resources; an extraction facility.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [S57A, Object: PRDINS]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_EXTRACTION_MINE

EDCS Classification Code: 343

Definition:
An <EXCAVATION> made in the <TERRAIN> for the purpose of extracting and/or exploiting natural resources; an extraction mine.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AA010]