EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HAIL

EDCS Classification Code: 434

Definition:
Frozen <PRECIPITATION> falling in a shower or storm of pellets; hail.

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "hail", 1]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HALLWAY

EDCS Classification Code: 435

Definition:
An entrance-hall or passage serving as a <ROUTE> to various <ROOM>s in a <BUILDING>; a hallway or corridor.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "hallway"]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HARBOUR

EDCS Classification Code: 436

Definition:
A <REGION> of a <WATER_BODY> providing <ANCHORAGE> and protection for <VESSEL>s; a harbour.

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BB005]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HARBOUR_COMPLEX

EDCS Classification Code: 437

Definition:
A <HARBOUR> including one or more <ANCHORAGE_COMPLEX>s; a harbour complex.

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BB006]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HARDENED_AIRCRAFT_SHELTER

EDCS Classification Code: 438

Definition:
A reinforced <SHELTER> that is resistant to ordnance and is designed for the protection of <AIRCRAFT>; a hardened aircraft shelter.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HARDSTAND

EDCS Classification Code: 439

Definition:
A <TRACT> of open <TERRAIN> with a prepared surface of pavement or gravel used for parking <VEHICLE>s, <AIRCRAFT>, or storage; a hardstand.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, SURFACE_MATERIAL

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [APDS]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HAYSTACK

EDCS Classification Code: 440

Definition:
Hay or straw in which equally sized portions are stacked upon each other to form a large interlocking <STRUCTURE>, which may be covered with a tarpaulin; a haystack.

EDCS Group Labels: AGRICULTURE, PLANT

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HEALTH_OFFICE

EDCS Classification Code: 441

Definition:
A <BUILDING> used in the diagnosis and care of outpatients; a health office, or clinic.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HEATING_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Code: 442

Definition:
A <FACILITY> for the generation of thermal energy for heating purposes.

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AD050]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HEAVY_INDUSTRIAL_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Code: 443

Definition:
A <FACILITY> devoted to <MATERIAL> processing or the manufacture of goods, including steel, aluminum, glass, or automobiles, that generally require significant <EQUIPMENT>, material, and energy inputs; a heavy industrial facility.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HEDGEROW

EDCS Classification Code: 444

Definition:
A continuous growth of <SHRUB>s planted as a <FENCE>, a <BOUNDARY>, or a windbreak; a hedgerow.

EDCS Group Labels: PLANT

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: EA020]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HELICOPTER

EDCS Classification Code: 445

Definition:
An <AIRCRAFT> deriving both lift and propulsive power from horizontally revolving blades or rotors and capable of ascending and descending vertically; a helicopter.

EDCS Group Labels: VEHICLE

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "helicopter"]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HELICOPTER_LANDING_PAD

EDCS Classification Code: 446

Definition:
An improved <SITE> used for take-off, and landing, by helicopters and other vertical take-off and landing <AIRCRAFT>; a helicopter landing pad.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: GB030]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HELIPORT

EDCS Classification Code: 447

Definition:
An <AERODROME>, or a defined <REGION> on a <STRUCTURE>, intended to be used wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, or surface movement of helicopters; a heliport.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [IAN14, Volume II]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HIGH_PRESSURE_CENTRE

EDCS Classification Code: 448

Definition:
The <LOCATION> of the centre of a high-pressure <REGION> of the <ATMOSPHERE>.

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HILL

EDCS Classification Code: 449

Definition:
A small, isolated elevated portion of the <TERRAIN> that is smaller than a <MOUNTAIN>; a hill.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [S57A, Object: HILARE]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HISTORICAL_BUILT_UP_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 450

Definition:
A <REGION> containing a concentration of historical <STRUCTURE>s within an enclosing <BUILT_UP_REGION>.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AL021]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOLDING_PATTERN_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 451

Definition:
A delimited <REGION> within which <AIRCRAFT> follow a holding pattern while awaiting further clearance instructions.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOP_FIELD

EDCS Classification Code: 452

Definition:
A <TRACT> covered by the systematic planting of hop vines; a hop field.

EDCS Group Labels: AGRICULTURE, PLANT

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: EA055]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOPPER

EDCS Classification Code: 453

Definition:
A top-loaded funnel-shaped <STRUCTURE> for temporary holding of loose <MATERIAL> that will be dispensed from its bottom; a hopper.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AF080]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HORSE

EDCS Classification Code: 454

Definition:
A solid-hoofed perissodactyl ungulate <MAMMAL> of the family Equidae, characterized by having a short coat and long mane and tail; a horse.

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "horse", I.1]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOSPITAL_BUILDING

EDCS Classification Code: 455

Definition:
A <BUILDING> used to provide inpatient medical, surgical, or psychiatric care and treatment for the sick or the injured; a hospital.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOSTEL

EDCS Classification Code: 456

Definition:
A <BUILDING> used to provide supervised, inexpensive lodging for travellers, especially young travellers; a hostel.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOTEL

EDCS Classification Code: 457

Definition:
A <BUILDING> used to provide lodging, and usually meals and other services, for travellers and other paying guests; a hotel.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HOUSE

EDCS Classification Code: 458

Definition:
A <BUILDING> serving as a <DWELLING> for one or more persons, especially for a family; a house.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HULK

EDCS Classification Code: 459

Definition:
A permanently moored <VESSEL>; a hulk.

EDCS Group Labels: WATER_BODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [S57A, Object: HULKES]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HUMAN

EDCS Classification Code: 460

Definition:
A member of the <ANIMAL> species homo sapiens; a human.

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "human", B.1]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HUMMOCK

EDCS Classification Code: 461

Definition:
A <TRACT> of higher elevation than that surrounding it, within a <SWAMP>, <BOG>, or <MARSH>; a hummock.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BH077]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HUT

EDCS Classification Code: 462

Definition:
A small simple or crude <HOUSE> or <SHELTER>; a hut.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AL100]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HYDROFOIL_VESSEL

EDCS Classification Code: 463

Definition:
A <VESSEL> supported on airfoil-like pontoons where the bulk of the hull remains above the <WATER_BODY_SURFACE> while in motion; a hydrofoil vessel.

EDCS Group Labels: VEHICLE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HYDROGRAPHIC_LOCK

EDCS Classification Code: 464

Definition:
A <LOCK_BASIN> with a pair or series of <GATE>s used for raising or lowering <VESSEL>s as they pass from one <WATER> level to another; a lock.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BI030]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HYDROGRAPHIC_SURVEY_CONTACT

EDCS Classification Code: 465

Definition:
An <OBJECT> detected during a hydrographic survey.

EDCS Group Labels: BATHYMETRY, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HYDROGRAPHY

EDCS Classification Code: 466

Definition:
A <WATER_BODY> and its adjoining <SHORE>s; hydrography.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_HYDROLOGY_OBJECT

EDCS Classification Code: 467

Definition:
A planetary <OBJECT> related to <WATER>; hydrology.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: DR

Reference:: [NSOED, "hydrology", 1]