The SEDRIS Data Representation Model
APPENDIX A - Classes
SEC 3D Location

Class Name: SEC 3D Location

Superclass - <Location 3D>

Subclasses

This DRM class is concrete and has no subclasses.

Definition

An instance of this DRM class specifies a coordinate within the Geocentric Solar Ecliptic (GSE) 3D SRF.

See [ISO/IEC 18026] for a complete definition.

Primary Page in DRM Diagram:

Secondary Pages in DRM Diagram:

This class appears on only one page of the DRM class diagram.

Example

  1. SEC provides a convenient spatial reference frame for representing
    1. Interplanetary magnetic field observations.
    2. Solar wind velocity data.
    3. Satellite trajectories.

FAQs

Is GSE an inertial coordinate system?

GSE is quasi-inertial in that it has a yearly rotation.

Where can users obtain further information on GSE?

See the SRM for additional details.

Constraints

Component of (two-way) (inherited)

Inherited Field Elements

This class has no inherited field elements.

Field Elements

SRM_Spherical_3D_Coordinate coordinate; (notes)

Notes

Fields Notes


coordinate

 The coordinate field specifies the coordinate values.

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