EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Classification Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter N

EDCS Classification Label: NAMED_LAND_REGION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAMED_LAND_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 676

Definition:
A <REGION> of natural scenery on <LAND>, defined by its geographical characteristics and known by its proper name.

EDCS Group Labels: PHYSIOGRAPHY, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [S57A, Object: LNDRGN]


EDCS Classification Label: NAMED_MAP_LOCATION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAMED_MAP_LOCATION

EDCS Classification Code: 677

Definition:
A <LOCATION>, not normally appearing as a specific characterization on a <MAP>, but having a name that is required to be placed on a <MAP>.

EDCS Group Labels: POSITION, SURVEY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: ZD040]


EDCS Classification Label: NATIONAL_PARK

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATIONAL_PARK

EDCS Classification Code: 678

Definition:
An extensive <REGION> of a particular nature, which has been defined by law and is to be protected as a whole; it meets the prerequisites of a nature reserve for the largest part and has been influenced by <HUMAN>s at most only to a small extent.

EDCS Group Labels: RECREATION, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: FA080]


EDCS Classification Label: NATIVE_SETTLEMENT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATIVE_SETTLEMENT

EDCS Classification Code: 679

Definition:
A concentration of native <DWELLING>s, generally <HUT>s, which are not usually of substantial construction; a native settlement.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AL135]


EDCS Classification Label: NATURAL_AIR_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATURAL_AIR_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Code: 680

Definition:
An existing <OBJECT> of natural growth, or <TERRAIN> at a fixed <LOCATION>, within a prescribed <REGION> (e.g., adjacent to an <AERODROME>) with reference to which vertical clearance is, or must be, provided during flight operations; a natural obstruction.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: GB220]


EDCS Classification Label: NATURAL_GAS_RIG

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATURAL_GAS_RIG

EDCS Classification Code: 681

Definition:
A <RIG> for the collection of natural gas from a <WELL>; a gas rig.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY, LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none


EDCS Classification Label: NATURE_RESERVE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NATURE_RESERVE

EDCS Classification Code: 682

Definition:
A <REGION> that has been legally defined and whose nature and landscape requires special protection, be it in part or as a whole, in order to preserve symbioses or biotypes of specific wildlife animals or plants, for scientific reasons or reasons of natural or geographic history, or because of their rareness, uniqueness or outstanding beauty; a nature reserve.

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: FA081]


EDCS Classification Label: NAUTICAL_CLUB

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAUTICAL_CLUB

EDCS Classification Code: 683

Definition:
The <BUILDING>s, <GROUNDS>, and docks of an organization that promotes and supports yachting, sailing and boating; a nautical club, yacht club or sailing club.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY, HARBOUR_AND_PORT, RECREATION

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGABLE_WATERWAY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGABLE_WATERWAY

EDCS Classification Code: 684

Definition:
A <WATERCOURSE> usable, with or without improvements, as a <MARINE_ROUTE> for commerce using <VESSEL>s; a navigable waterway.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [S32, 3377]


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_BUOY

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_BUOY

EDCS Classification Code: 685

Definition:
A floating <OBJECT>, other than a <LIGHTSHIP>, moored or anchored to a <WATER_BODY_FLOOR> and serving as an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>; a navigation buoy.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BC020]


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_DEVICE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_DEVICE

EDCS Classification Code: 686

Definition:
Any visual or electronic <DEVICE>, usually located within a <VEHICLE>, that provides point-to-point guidance information or position data; a navigation aid.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_LIGHT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_LIGHT

EDCS Classification Code: 687

Definition:
A specially constructed <DEVICE> that displays an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION> <LIGHT>; a navigation light.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BC040]


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATION_LINE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATION_LINE

EDCS Classification Code: 688

Definition:
A <LINE> between two <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>s that extends towards the <REGION> of navigational interest; a navigation line.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, POSITION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BC031]


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATIONAL_MARK_AFLOAT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATIONAL_MARK_AFLOAT

EDCS Classification Code: 689

Definition:
A floating <STRUCTURE> providing a navigational reference <LOCATION>; a mark.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BC098]


EDCS Classification Label: NAVIGATIONAL_MARK_FIXED

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NAVIGATIONAL_MARK_FIXED

EDCS Classification Code: 690

Definition:
A fixed <STRUCTURE> providing a navigational reference <LOCATION>; a mark.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BC099]


EDCS Classification Label: NEARSHORE_PRECISE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEARSHORE_PRECISE

EDCS Classification Code: 691

Definition:
The <TERRAIN_STRIP> that is located between the 10 metre depth curve, and the <LOW_WATER_LINE> defined by either mean low water springs or mean lower low water as defined by the applicable National Authority; nearshore precise.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, LITTORAL

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BA021]


EDCS Classification Label: NEBULA

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEBULA

EDCS Classification Code: 692

Definition:
An immense body of highly rarified gas and dust in the interstellar spaces of <GALAXY>s; a nebula.

EDCS Group Labels: SPACE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none


EDCS Classification Label: NEPTUNE

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEPTUNE

EDCS Classification Code: 693

Definition:
The primary <PLANET> of the <SUN> that is normally eighth in distance from the <SUN>, with an orbital mean radius of approximately 4 504,4 million kilometres; Neptune.

EDCS Group Labels: SPACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [PSMOP]


EDCS Classification Label: NETWORK

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NETWORK

EDCS Classification Code: 694

Definition:
A <SYSTEM> of inter-connected <OBJECT>s of either the same type, or directly related types; a network.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT, COMMUNICATION, INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: ZD001]


EDCS Classification Label: NEWSPAPER_PLANT

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NEWSPAPER_PLANT

EDCS Classification Code: 695

Definition:
A <BUILDING> used in the printing, collating, storage, or distribution of a publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing current news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising; a newspaper plant.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY, SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none


EDCS Classification Label: NON_COMMUNICATION_TOWER

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_COMMUNICATION_TOWER

EDCS Classification Code: 696

Definition:
A <TOWER> that may be used for observation, support, storage, or other non-communication purposes.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT, AIR_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AL240]


EDCS Classification Label: NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL

EDCS Classification Code: 697

Definition:
An <ANIMAL> that is not a <HUMAN>.

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none


EDCS Classification Label: NUCLEAR_REACTOR

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_NUCLEAR_REACTOR

EDCS Classification Code: 698

Definition:
An apparatus, which may be contained within a <POWER_PLANT> or <VESSEL>, in which a nuclear chain reaction is initiated, sustained, and controlled; a nuclear reactor.

EDCS Group Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AD040]


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