EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OASIS

EDCS Classification Code: 699

Definition:
A small, isolated, fertile or green <SITE> in a <DESERT_REGION> usually having a <SPRING> or <WELL>; an oasis.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: EC020]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBJECT

EDCS Classification Code: 700

Definition:
A person, place, thing or concept; an object.

EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, ABSTRACTION

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBJECT_PROPERTY_SET

EDCS Classification Code: 701

Definition:
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, ABSTRACTION

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBJECT_SET

EDCS Classification Code: 702

Definition:
A <SET> of <OBJECT>s.

EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, ABSTRACTION

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBSERVATION_STATION

EDCS Classification Code: 703

Definition:
A station that is equipped for observation and study.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OBSERVATORY

EDCS Classification Code: 704

Definition:
An <OBSERVATION_STATION> designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena; an observatory.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT, ATMOSPHERE, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCCLUDED_FRONT

EDCS Classification Code: 705

Definition:
A composite of two weather fronts formed as a <COLD_FRONT> overtakes a <WARM_FRONT> or a quasi-stationary front, i.e., a cold, warm, or neutral occlusion; an occluded front.

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCCUPATION_ZONE

EDCS Classification Code: 706

Definition:
A <REGION> temporarily held and controlled by a hostile military force; an occupation zone.

EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION, MILITARY_SCIENCE

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: FA170]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN

EDCS Classification Code: 707

Definition:
One of the major divisions of the expanse of salt <WATER> covering a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; an ocean.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [BOWD]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN_BASIN

EDCS Classification Code: 708

Definition:
A depression of an <OCEAN_FLOOR> approximately equidimensional in plan view and of variable extent; a basin.

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, PHYSIOGRAPHY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [BOWD]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OCEAN_FLOOR

EDCS Classification Code: 709

Definition:
The floor of an <OCEAN>.

EDCS Group Labels: WATER_BODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [BOWD]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OFF_ROUTE_BEARING

EDCS Classification Code: 710

Definition:
The <DIRECTION> and distance from an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION> to a defined <WAYPOINT>; an off route bearing.

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, POSITION

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: GA030]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OFFSHORE_LOADING_FACILITY

EDCS Classification Code: 711

Definition:
A <FACILITY> located in a <WATER_BODY> for loading and unloading <CARGO>.

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BB170]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OFFSHORE_PLATFORM

EDCS Classification Code: 712

Definition:
A <STRUCTURE> placed in a <WATER_BODY> and used for production loading and discharge, or as an <OBSERVATION_STATION> or a <SCIENCE_FACILITY>; an offshore platform.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: BD111]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OIL_BARRIER

EDCS Classification Code: 713

Definition:
A floating <BARRIER> to stop and contain oil flow on a <WATER_BODY_SURFACE>; an oil barrier.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [S57A, Object: OILBAR]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OIL_RIG

EDCS Classification Code: 714

Definition:
A <RIG> for the collection of crude oil from a <WELL>; an oil rig.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY, LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OPEN_WATER

EDCS Classification Code: 715

Definition:
A <REGION> of a <WATER_BODY> where the <WATER> is flowing or free standing; open water.

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROLOGY

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: SA010]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OPERA_HOUSE

EDCS Classification Code: 716

Definition:
A <BUILDING> that houses a theatre designed chiefly for the performance of operas.

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ORCHARD

EDCS Classification Code: 717

Definition:
A <TRACT> devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut <TREE>s; an orchard.

EDCS Group Labels: AGRICULTURE, PLANT, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [AHD]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_ORE_REFINERY

EDCS Classification Code: 718

Definition:
An <INDUSTRIAL_WORKS> for purifying ores, such as copper or silver, and extracting from them various metal and chemical products; an ore refinery.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OUTBUILDING

EDCS Classification Code: 719

Definition:
A small <BUILDING>, separate from but located near, a main <BUILDING>; an outbuilding.

EDCS Group Labels: ANCILLARY_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

Reference:: none

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OVERFALL_REGION

EDCS Classification Code: 720

Definition:
A <REGION> of a <WATER_BODY> where short, breaking <WATER_WAVE>s are formed on a <WATER_BODY_SURFACE> when a strong <WATER_CURRENT> passes over a <SHOAL> or other submarine obstruction or meets a contrary <WATER_CURRENT> or <WIND>; an overfall region.

EDCS Group Labels: WATER_BODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: PR

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

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Classification Code: 721

Definition:
An overhead obstruction such as an underpass, overhead <PIPELINE>, <BUILDING> overhang, or other covered travelled way.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

Reference:: [FACC, Annex A: AL155]

EDCS Classification Symbolic Constant: ECC_OVERPASS

EDCS Classification Code: 722

Definition:
A <BRIDGE> or <VIADUCT> used to provide clearance to traffic at a lower elevation; an overpass.

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference:: [APDS]