EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Attribute Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter B

EDCS Attribute Label: BALCONY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BALCONY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 145

Definition:
The type, <LOCATION>, or purpose of a <BALCONY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CHOIR_LOFT EEC_BALCONYTY_CHOIR_LOFT Designated for the purpose of singing by a choir. n/a    
2 EXTERIOR EEC_BALCONYTY_EXTERIOR Projecting from the exterior <SURFACE> of an <EXTERIOR_WALL>. n/a    
3 INTERIOR EEC_BALCONYTY_INTERIOR Projecting from the interior <SURFACE> of an <WALL> of a <BUILDING>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, LOCATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BALEEN_WHALE_CATCH_PER_YEAR

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BALEEN_WHALE_CATCH_PER_YEAR

EDCS Attribute Code: 146

Definition:
The number of baleen <WHALE>s caught within a one-year <<TIME_QUANTITY>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: ANIMAL, LIVING_ORGANISM

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [OAML, Wind and Residual Noise Database]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BARGE_LOAD_RESTRICTIONS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BARGE_LOAD_RESTRICTIONS

EDCS Attribute Code: 147

Definition:
The description of any load restrictions that apply to barges using a <MARINE_ROUTE> or marine <FACILITY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BLC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BASEMENT_CONSTRUCTION_MATERIAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BASEMENT_CONSTRUCTION_MATERIAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 148

Definition:
The <MATERIAL> used to construct a <BASEMENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 MASONRY EEC_BSMTCNSTCTTY_MASONRY Masonry. n/a   [SOED, "masonry", 1]
2 POURED_CONCRETE EEC_BSMTCNSTCTTY_POURED_CONCRETE Wet concrete poured into forms and set in place. n/a    
3 PRECAST_PANEL EEC_BSMTCNSTCTTY_PRECAST_PANEL Concrete panels, previously cast; pre-cast panel. n/a    
4 SOIL EEC_BSMTCNSTCTTY_SOIL <SOIL>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, MATERIAL

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEACH_PORTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEACH_PORTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 149

Definition:
The relative portion of a <BEACH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BACKSHORE EEC_BEACHPORTN_BACKSHORE <BACKSHORE_PRECISE>. n/a    
2 FORESHORE EEC_BEACHPORTN_FORESHORE <FORESHORE_PRECISE>. n/a    
3 NEARSHORE EEC_BEACHPORTN_NEARSHORE <NEARSHORE_PRECISE>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: LITTORAL

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BIT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEACON_PRESENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEACON_PRESENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 150

Definition:
An indication that an <OBJECT> has an associated <BEACON>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEACON_SECTOR_FIRST_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEACON_SECTOR_FIRST_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Code: 151

Definition:
The <<GEODETIC_AZIMUTH>> of the first limit of a sector of a <BEACON> or radio transponder <BEACON>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, DEMARCATION, DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SC1]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEACON_SECTOR_SECOND_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEACON_SECTOR_SECOND_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Code: 152

Definition:
The <<GEODETIC_AZIMUTH>> of the second limit of a sector of a <LIGHT> or radio transponder <BEACON>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, DEMARCATION, DEVICE_AND_EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: SC2]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEARING_AND_RECIPROCAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEARING_AND_RECIPROCAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 153

Definition:
The horizontal <DIRECTION> (for example: along a track and/or along a <ROUTE>) of one terrestrial <LOCATION> from another. Formatted in a Basic Latin string as the angular distance in arc degrees from a reference <DIRECTION> in 0,1 arc degree increments, followed by a hyphen, and the followed by the reciprocal bearing. EXAMPLE "053,1-233,1".

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, LOCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRR]

Supplemental References: [BOWD]


EDCS Attribute Label: BEARING_FROM_SEAWARD

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEARING_FROM_SEAWARD

EDCS Attribute Code: 154

Definition:
The <<GEODETIC_AZIMUTH>> of the true course of a <VESSEL> when proceeding from seaward.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LOCATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRS]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEAUFORT_WIND_SCALE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEAUFORT_WIND_SCALE

EDCS Attribute Code: 155

Definition:
The force of a <WIND> on the Beaufort scale (originally based on the associated state of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE>).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CALM EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_CALM Beaufort Number 0 (calm): <<WIND_SPEED>> less than or equal to 0,5 metres per second (1 knot). A <WATERBODY_SURFACE> is smooth and mirror-like. On <LAND>, <SMOKE> rises vertically. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "calm"]  
2 LIGHT_AIR EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_LIGHT_AIR Beaufort Number 1 (light air): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 0,5 and up to 1,5 metres per second (between roughly 1 and 3 knots). A <WATERBODY_SURFACE> is characterized by scale like ripples without foam crests. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 7,5 centimetres (roughly 0,25 foot). On <LAND>, <SMOKE> drifts but <WIND_VANE>s do not move. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "light air"]  
3 LIGHT_BREEZE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_LIGHT_BREEZE Beaufort Number 2 (light breeze): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 1,5 and up to 3,4 metres per second (between roughly 4 and 6 knots). Small, short wavelets; crests have a glassy appearance and do not break. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 15 centimetres (roughly 0,5 foot). On <LAND>, <WIND_VANE>s are affected and leaves rustle. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "light breeze"]  
4 GENTLE_BREEZE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_GENTLE_BREEZE Beaufort Number 3 (gentle breeze): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 3,4 and up to 5,6 metres per second (between roughly 7 and 10 knots). Large wavelets; some crests begin to break; occasional white foam crests. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 0,3 metre (roughly 1 foot). On <LAND>, leaves and small twigs are in constant motion. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "gentle breeze"]  
5 MODERATE_BREEZE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_MODERATE_BREEZE Beaufort Number 4 (moderate breeze): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 5,6 and up to 8,3 metres per second (between roughly 11 and 16 knots). Small <WATER_WAVE>s, becoming longer; numerous whitecaps. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 1 metre (roughly 3 feet). On <LAND>, small branches move and <DUST> is raised. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "moderate breeze"]  
6 FRESH_BREEZE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_FRESH_BREEZE Beaufort Number 5 (fresh breeze): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 8,3 and up to 10,9 metres per second (between roughly 17 and 21 knots). Moderate <WATER_WAVE>s, taking a more pronounced long form; many whitecaps; some spray. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 1,8 metres (roughly 6 feet). On <LAND>, medium branches move and debris moves about. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "fresh breeze"]  
7 STRONG_BREEZE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_STRONG_BREEZE Beaufort Number 6 (strong breeze): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 10,9 and up to 14,1 metres per second (between roughly 22 and 27 knots). Large <WATER_WAVE>s begin to form; white foam crests are more extensive everywhere; there may be more spray. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 3,7 metres (roughly 12 feet). On <LAND>, large branches are in motion, wires whistle, and wind can be heard in pine <TREE>s. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "strong breeze"]  
8 NEAR_GALE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_NEAR_GALE Beaufort Number 7 (near gale): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 14,1 and up to 17,2 metres per second (between roughly 28 and 33 knots). A <WATERBODY_SURFACE> heaps up; white foam from breaking <WATER_WAVE>s begins to be blown in streaks along the <DIRECTION> of the <WIND>. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 4,6 metres (15 feet). On <LAND>, entire <TREE>s are in motion, walking is difficult, and a roar can be heard in pine <TREE>s. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "near gale"]  
9 GALE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_GALE Beaufort Number 8 (gale): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 17,2 and up to 20,8 metres per second (between roughly 34 and 40 knots). Moderately high <WATER_WAVE>s of greater length; edges of crests; foam is blown into well-marked streaks along the <DIRECTION> of the <WIND>. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 6 metres (roughly 20 feet). On <LAND>, twigs break off <TREE>s and lawn furniture rocks. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "gale"]  
10 STRONG_GALE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_STRONG_GALE Beaufort Number 9 (strong gale): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 20,8 and up to 24,4 metres per second (between roughly 41 and 47 knots). A <WATERBODY_SURFACE> is characterized by high <WATER_WAVE>s; dense streaks of foam along the <DIRECTION> of the <WIND>; crests of <WATER_WAVE>s begin to roll over; spray may reduce visibility. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 9 metres (roughly 30 feet). On <LAND>, large branches break, lawn furniture is moved, and <MOTOR_VEHICLE>s are rocked. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "strong gale"]  
11 STORM EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_STORM Beaufort Number 10 (storm): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 24,4 and up to 28,4 metres per second (between roughly 48 and 55 knots). Very high <WATER_WAVE>s with long overhanging crests; foam in great patches is blown in dense white streaks along the <DIRECTION> of the <WIND>; visibility is reduced. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 12 metres (roughly 40 feet). On <LAND>, <TREE>s are uprooted, shingles on <ROOF>s are damaged, and <MOTOR_VEHICLE> motion is affected. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "storm"]  
12 VIOLENT_STORM EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_VIOLENT_STORM Beaufort Number 11 (violent storm): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 28,4 and up to 32,4 metres per second (between roughly 56 and 63 knots). Exceptionally high <WATER_WAVE>s. A <WATERBODY_SURFACE> is completely covered with long, white patches of foam lying along the <DIRECTION> of the <WIND>; visibility reduced. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 15 metres (roughly 50 feet). On <LAND>, <BUILDING>s suffer structural damage, lawn furniture becomes airborne, and driving becomes difficult. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "violent storm"]  
13 HURRICANE EEC_BEAUFORTWNDSCL_HURRICANE Beaufort Number 12 (hurricane): <<WIND_SPEED>> greater than 32,4 metres per second (64 knots). The <AIR> is filled with foam and spray. A <WATERBODY_SURFACE> is completely white with driving spray; visibility very much reduced. <<MEAN_WAVE_HEIGHT>> of 18,3 metres (roughly 60 feet) and greater. On <LAND>, <BUILDING>s suffer widespread damage, power lines are downed, <TREE>s are broken, and <MOTOR_VEHICLE>s are blown off the <ROAD>s. PR [WMO306, Vol. 1.1, Part A, Section E, "hurricane"]  

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO182, "Beaufort scale"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEDROCK_SURFACE_COMPRESSIONAL_VELOCITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEDROCK_SURFACE_COMPRESSIONAL_VELOCITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 156

Definition:
The <<VELOCITY>> of displacement of <BEDROCK> in the same <DIRECTION> as a compressional (density) wave in the top ten metres of that <BEDROCK>; the bedrock surface compressional velocity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED

EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [CGD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEDROCK_SURFACE_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEDROCK_SURFACE_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 157

Definition:
The mean density of the top ten metres of <BEDROCK>; the bedrock surface density.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMIC_MASS

EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BEDROCK_SURFACE_SHEAR_VELOCITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BEDROCK_SURFACE_SHEAR_VELOCITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 158

Definition:
The <<VELOCITY>> of displacement of <BEDROCK> in a <DIRECTION> that is perpendicular to a compressional (density) wave in the top ten metres of that <BEDROCK>; the bedrock surface shear velocity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPEED

EDCS Group Labels: MATERIAL, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [CGD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_COVERAGE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_COVERAGE

EDCS Attribute Code: 159

Definition:
Cloud coverage of the sky below an <OBSERVATION_STATION> located in the <MOUNTAIN>s on <EARTH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 NONE_PRESENT EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_NONE_PRESENT No <CLOUD>s are present. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
2 ONE_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_ONE_OKTA Greater than zero and less than or equal to 1/10 (one OKTA). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
3 TWO_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_TWO_OKTA Greater than 2/10 and less than or equal to 3/10 (two OKTAs). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
4 THREE_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_THREE_OKTA 4/10 (three OKTAs). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
5 FOUR_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_FOUR_OKTA 5/10 (four OKTAs). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
6 FIVE_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_FIVE_OKTA 6/10 (five OKTAs). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
7 SIX_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_SIX_OKTA Greater than 7/10 and less than or equal to 8/10 (six OKTAs). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
8 SEVEN_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_SEVEN_OKTA Greater than 9/10 but less than 10/10 (seven OKTAs). PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
9 EIGHT_OKTA EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_EIGHT_OKTA Equal to 10/10 (eight OKTAs); overcast. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
10 SKY_OBSCURED EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_SKY_OBSCURED Sky obscured by <FOG> and/or other meteorological phenomena. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
11 PARTIAL_OBSCURATION EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_PARTIAL_OBSCURATION Partial obscuration. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
12 SCATTERED EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_SCATTERED Between 3/8 and 4/8 coverage inclusive; scattered. PR [FMH1, Section 9.5.2]  
13 BROKEN EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_BROKEN Between 5/8 and 7/8 coverage inclusive; broken. PR [FMH1, Section 9.5.2] [WMO306, Part B, Descriptor 0-20-011]
14 FEW EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_FEW Between 1/8 and 2/8 coverage inclusive; few. PR [FMH1, Section 9.5.2] [WMO306, Part B, Descriptor 0-20-011]
15 INDISCERNABLE EEC_BLWSTACLDCOV_INDISCERNABLE Cloud cover is indiscernible for reasons other than <<<SKY_OBSCURED>>> and/or an observation was not made. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO407, Section II.7.7]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_TOP_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_TOP_ALTITUDE

EDCS Attribute Code: 160

Definition:
The highest <SURFACE> of a <CLOUD_TOP> or a <CLOUD_LAYER> relative to an <<ATM_VERTICAL_REFERENCE>> below an <OBSERVATION_STATION> located in the <MOUNTAIN>s on <EARTH>; the below station cloud top altitude.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, LOCATION

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO407, Sections II.7.4 and II.7.7]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_TOP_CHARACTERISTICS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_TOP_CHARACTERISTICS

EDCS Attribute Code: 161

Definition:
The characteristics of the <CLOUD_TOP> or a <CLOUD_LAYER> below an <OBSERVATION_STATION> located in the <MOUNTAIN>s on <EARTH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 FRAGMENTED EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_FRAGMENTED Isolated <CLOUD>s or fragments of <CLOUD>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
2 CONT_FLAT_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_CONT_FLAT_TOPS Continuous <CLOUD>s with flat <CLOUD_TOP>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
3 SML_BREAKS_FLAT_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_SML_BREAKS_FLAT_TOPS <CLOUD>s with small breaks and flat <CLOUD_TOP>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
4 LRG_BREAKS_FLAT_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_LRG_BREAKS_FLAT_TOPS <CLOUD>s with large breaks and flat <CLOUD_TOP>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
5 CONT_UNDULATING_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_CONT_UNDULATING_TOPS Continuous <CLOUD>s with undulating <CLOUD_TOP>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
6 LRG_BREAKS_UNDULATING_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_LRG_BREAKS_UNDULATING_TOPS <CLOUD>s with large breaks and undulating <CLOUD_TOP>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
7 SML_BREAKS_UNDULATING_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_SML_BREAKS_UNDULATING_TOPS <CLOUD>s with small breaks and undulating <CLOUD_TOP>s. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
8 CONT_TOWERING_TOPS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_CONT_TOWERING_TOPS Continuous or almost continuous <CLOUD>s with towering <CLOUD_TOP>s above the <CLOUD_LAYER>. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
9 WAVE_GROUPS_WITH_TOWERING EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_WAVE_GROUPS_WITH_TOWERING Groups of waves of <CLOUD>s with towering <CLOUD_TOP>s above the <CLOUD_LAYER>. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
10 MULTIPLE_LAYERS_AND_LEVELS EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_MULTIPLE_LAYERS_AND_LEVELS Two or more <CLOUD_LAYER>s at different levels. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  
11 CLOUD_NOT_VISIBLE EEC_BLWSTACLDTPCHR_CLOUD_NOT_VISIBLE <CLOUD>s are not visible due to darkness and/or <FOG>, blowing <DUST>, blowing <SAND>, or other obscuring phenomena. PR [WMO306, Volume 1, Descriptor 0-20-011]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO407, Section II.7.7]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BELOW_STATION_CLOUD_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 162

Definition:
The type of <CLOUD>s that comprise a <CLOUD_LAYER> below an <OBSERVATION_STATION> located in the <MOUNTAIN>s on <EARTH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 CIRRUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_CIRRUS Detached <CLOUD>s in a form of white delicate filaments and/or white or mostly white patches or narrow bands; cirrus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cirrus"]  
2 CIRROCUMULUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_CIRROCUMULUS A thin and white patch, sheet and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> without shading that is composed of very small elements in the form of grains and/or ripples that are merged or separated and more or less regularly arranged. Most of the elements have an apparent width of less than one arc degree as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; cirrocumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cirrocumulus"]  
3 CIRROSTRATUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_CIRROSTRATUS A transparent, whitish veil of <CLOUD>s of fibrous or smooth appearance that totally or partially covers the sky and generally produces halo phenomena; cirrostratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cirrostratus"]  
4 ALTOCUMULUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_ALTOCUMULUS A white or grey or both white and grey patch, sheet, and/or <CLOUD_LAYER>, generally with shading, composed of laminae, rounded masses, or rolls, which are fibrous or diffuse and which may or may not be merged. Most of the regularly arranged, small elements usually have an apparent width between 1 and 5 arc degrees as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; altocumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "altocumulus"]  
5 ALTOSTRATUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_ALTOSTRATUS A gray and/or bluish cloud sheet and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> of striated, fibrous, or uniform appearance that totally or partially covers the sky and has parts thin enough to reveal the <SUN> at least vaguely, as through ground glass, and does not show halo phenomena; altostratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "altostratus"]  
6 NIMBOSTRATUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_NIMBOSTRATUS A grey <CLOUD_LAYER> that is often dark with an appearance rendered diffuse by more or less continuously falling <RAIN> and/or <SNOW_PRECIPITATION>, which in most cases reaches the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>, and thick enough throughout to blot out the <SUN>; nimbostratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "nimbostratus"]  
7 STRATOCUMULUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_STRATOCUMULUS A grey or whitish or both grey and whitish patch, sheet, and/or <CLOUD_LAYER> that almost always has dark parts composed of tessellations, rounded masses, or rolls, that are non-fibrous (except for virga) and which may or may not be merged. Most of the regularly arranged, small elements have an apparent width of more than 5 arc degrees as observed from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; stratocumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "stratocumulus"]  
8 STRATUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_STRATUS A generally grey <CLOUD_LAYER> with a fairly uniform base that may give <DRIZZLE>, ice prisms, or <SNOW_GRAINS>. When the <SUN> is visible through the <CLOUD_LAYER>, its outline is clearly discernible and does not show halo phenomena except possibly at very low <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>>s; stratus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "stratus"]  
9 CUMULUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_CUMULUS Detached <CLOUD>s that are generally dense with sharp outlines and develop vertically in the form of rising mounds, domes, and/or towers, the bulging upper part of which often resembles a cauliflower. The sunlit parts of these <CLOUD>s are mostly brilliant white and the bases are relatively dark and nearly horizontal; cumulus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulus"]  
10 CUMULONIMBUS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_CUMULONIMBUS A heavy and dense <CLOUD> with considerable vertical extent in the form of a mountain or a set of huge towers. At least part of its upper portion is usually smooth, fibrous, or striated, and nearly always flattened. This portion often spreads out in the shape of an anvil or vast plume; cumulonimbus. PR [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulonimbus"]  
11 NOT_VISIBLE EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_NOT_VISIBLE <CLOUD>s are not visible due to darkness and/or <FOG>, blowing <DUST>, blowing <SAND>, or other obscuring phenomena. IR [WMO306, Code Table 0-20-12]  
12 NO_CLOUDS EEC_BLWSTACLDTY_NO_CLOUDS No <CLOUD>s are present. IR [WMO306]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [WMO407, Section II.7.7]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BENCHMARK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BENCHMARK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 163

Definition:
The type of a <BENCHMARK>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 PRIMARY_ACS EEC_BNCHMKTY_PRIMARY_ACS Primary ACS. IR [FACC, Annex B, TY3:1]  
2 SECONDARY_ACS EEC_BNCHMKTY_SECONDARY_ACS Secondary ACS. IR [FACC, Annex B, TY3:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: SURVEY

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: TY3]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BERTH_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BERTH_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 164

Definition:
The textual identifier of a <VESSEL_BERTH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, IDENTIFICATION, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BER]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BERTH_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BERTH_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 165

Definition:
The type of decked marine <STRUCTURE> at a <VESSEL_BERTH>. The type is based on configuration and structure.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 PIER EEC_BERTHTY_PIER <PIER>. n/a    
2 QUAY EEC_BERTHTY_QUAY Quay. IR [FACC, Annex B, PWC:3]  
3 WHARF EEC_BERTHTY_WHARF <WHARF>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: PWC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BIDIRECTIONAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BIDIRECTIONAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 166

Definition:
An indication that an <OBJECT> supports bidirectional flow.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FAD, Annex B: BDS]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BIDIRECTIONAL_REFLECTANCE_DISTRIBUTION_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BIDIRECTIONAL_REFLECTANCE_DISTRIBUTION_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 167

Definition:
The ratio, for a particular material <SURFACE>, of the differential reflected <<RADIANCE>> into a unit solid angle about a particular (reflected) <DIRECTION> to the differential incident flux per unit surface <<AREA>> (irradiance) from a particular (incident) <DIRECTION>; bi-directional reflectance distribution function or directional-directional reflectance. This quantity is a function of the <<INCIDENCE_ZENITH_ANGLE_LOCAL>>, <<INCIDENCE_AZIMUTH_LOCAL>>, <<REFLECTANCE_ZENITH_ANGLE_LOCAL>>, and <<REFLECTANCE_AZIMUTH_LOCAL>>. This quantity is spectral (a distribution function in <<WAVELENGTH>>) and is measured in terms of inverse solid angle and inverse <<WAVELENGTH>> bin size.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SPECTRAL_RECIPROCAL_SOLID_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ALGORITHM_RELATED, EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [TRHT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BIOLOGIC_AGENT_ATM_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BIOLOGIC_AGENT_ATM_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 168

Definition:
The concentration of a biologic agent suspended in an <ATMOSPHERE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: VOLUMIC_MASS

EDCS Group Labels: ATMOSPHERE, LIVING_ORGANISM, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BIOLOGIC_AGENT_SURFACE_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BIOLOGIC_AGENT_SURFACE_CONCENTRATION

EDCS Attribute Code: 169

Definition:
The concentration of a biologic agent contained in a layer on the <SURFACE> of an <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: SURFACE_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: LIVING_ORGANISM, RATE_OR_RATIO, SURFACE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BIOLOGIC_AGENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BIOLOGIC_AGENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 170

Definition:
The type of a biologic agent that can kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate <HUMAN>s or <NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL>s through its physiological properties.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ABRIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ABRIN Abrin. n/a   [SOED, "abrin"]
2 ACONITINE EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ACONITINE Aconitine. n/a   [SOED, "aconitine"]
3 AFLA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_AFLA Afla, a toxin. n/a   [SOED, "aflatoxin"]
4 AFLATOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_AFLATOXIN Aflatoxin. n/a   [SOED, "aflatoxin"]
5 ALPHA_BUNGARO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ALPHA_BUNGARO Alpha-bungaro, a toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "bungarotoxin"]
6 ALPHA_BUNGAROTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ALPHA_BUNGAROTOXIN Alpha bungarotoxin, a neurotoxin from the banded krait. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "bungarotoxin"]
7 ANA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ANA Ana (VFDF), a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
8 ANATOXIN_A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ANATOXIN_A Anatoxin A (also known as Very Fast Death Factor). IR [MCBA]  
9 ANTHRAX EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ANTHRAX Anthrax. n/a   [SOED, "anthrax", 2]
10 B1A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_B1A A generic biological weapons agent, B1A. n/a    
11 B2A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_B2A A generic biological weapons agent, B2A. n/a    
12 B3A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_B3A A generic biological weapons agent, B3A. n/a    
13 B3B EEC_BIOAGENTTY_B3B A generic biological weapons agent, B3B, used for simulation purposes. n/a    
14 B4 EEC_BIOAGENTTY_B4 A generic biological weapons agent, B4, used for simulation purposes. n/a    
15 B5 EEC_BIOAGENTTY_B5 A generic biological weapons agent, B5, used for simulation purposes. n/a    
16 BATRACHO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BATRACHO Batracho, a toxin. n/a   [SOED, "batrachotoxin"]
17 BATRACHOTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BATRACHOTOXIN Batrachotoxin. n/a   [SOED, "batrachotoxin"]
18 BETA_BUNGARO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BETA_BUNGARO Beta-bungaro, a toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "bungarotoxin"]
19 BETA_BUNGAROTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BETA_BUNGAROTOXIN Beta bungarotoxin, a neurotoxin from the banded krait. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "bungarotoxin"]
20 BLISTER_AGENT EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BLISTER_AGENT Agents that cause general destruction of tissue; blister agent. IR [F3-35]  
21 BLOOD_AGENT EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BLOOD_AGENT Agents that interfere in oxygen metabolism, eventually suffocating the victim; blood agent. IR [F3-35]  
22 BOTULINUM_A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTULINUM_A Botulinum A, a bacterial toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
23 BOTULINUM_B EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTULINUM_B Botulinum B, a bacterial toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
24 BOTULINUM_C EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTULINUM_C Botulinum C, a bacterial toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
25 BOTULINUM_D EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTULINUM_D Botulinum D, a bacterial toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
26 BOTULINUM_E EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTULINUM_E Botulinum E, a bacterial toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
27 BOTU_TOXIN_A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_A Botulinus toxin A. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
28 BOTU_TOXIN_B EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_B Botulinus toxin B. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
29 BOTU_TOXIN_C EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_C Botulinus toxin C. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
30 BOTU_TOXIN_D EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_D Botulinus toxin D. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
31 BOTU_TOXIN_E EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_E Botulinus toxin E. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
32 BOTU_TOXIN_F EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_F Botulinus toxin F. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
33 BOTU_TOXIN_G EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BOTU_TOXIN_G Botulinus toxin G. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "botulinus toxin"]
34 BREVE EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BREVE Breve, also known as Red tide, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
35 BREVE_TOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BREVE_TOXIN Breve toxin, produced by a dinoflagellate responsible for Red tide. IR [MCBA]  
36 BRUCELLA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA Bacilli brucella, also known as brucellosis, a bacterial toxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
37 BRUCELLA_ABORTUS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA_ABORTUS Brucella abortus. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
38 BRUCELLA_CANIS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA_CANIS Brucella canis. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
39 BRUCELLA_MELITENSIS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA_MELITENSIS Brucella melitensis. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
40 BRUCELLA_NEOTOMAE EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA_NEOTOMAE Brucella neotomae. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
41 BRUCELLA_OVIS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA_OVIS Brucella ovis. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
42 BRUCELLA_SUIS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLA_SUIS Brucella suis. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "brucellosis"]
43 BRUCELLOSIS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_BRUCELLOSIS Brucellosis. n/a   [SOED, "brucellosis"]
44 CHOKING_AGENT EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CHOKING_AGENT Agents that act by damaging the capillaries in the lungs causing death due to oxygen deficiency; choking agent. IR [F3-35]  
45 CHOLERA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CHOLERA Cholera. n/a   [SOED, "cholera", 2b]
46 CIGUA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CIGUA Cigua, also known as maito, a toxin. n/a   [SOED, "ciguatoxin"]
47 CIGUATOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CIGUATOXIN Ciguatoxin. n/a   [SOED, "ciguatoxin"]
48 COBRO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_COBRO Cobro, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
49 COBROTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_COBROTOXIN Cobrotoxin, the direct lytic factor of cobra venom. IR [MCBA]  
50 CONO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CONO Cono, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
51 CONOTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CONOTOXIN Conotoxin, a neurotoxin from fish-hunting sea snails (conus). IR [MCBA]  
52 CRO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CRO Cro, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
53 CROTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_CROTOXIN Crotoxin, a complex of toxic proteins from the South American rattlesnake. IR [MCBA]  
54 DEBROMOAPLYSIA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_DEBROMOAPLYSIA Debromoaplysla, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
55 DEBROMOAPLYSIATOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_DEBROMOAPLYSIATOXIN Debromoaplyslatoxin, a cytotoxin produced by blue-green algae. IR [MCBA]  
56 DIACETOXYSCIRPENOL EEC_BIOAGENTTY_DIACETOXYSCIRPENOL Diacetoxyscirpenol, a tricothecene mycotoxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "trichothecene"]
57 DIPTHERIA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_DIPTHERIA Diphtheria. n/a   [SOED, "diphtheria"]
58 ERABU EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ERABU Erabu, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
59 ERABUTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_ERABUTOXIN Erabutoxin, a neurotoxin from the sea snake. IR [MCBA]  
60 GAMMA_BUNGAROTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_GAMMA_BUNGAROTOXIN Gamma bungarotoxin, a neurotoxin from the banded krait. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "bungarotoxin"]
61 GRAYANO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_GRAYANO Grayano, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
62 GRAYANOTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_GRAYANOTOXIN Grayanotoxin, produced by rhododendron and other Ericacae. IR [MCBA]  
63 HEAT_LABILE_ENTERO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_HEAT_LABILE_ENTERO Heat-liable enterotoxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "enterotoxin"]
64 HEAT_STABLE_ENTERO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_HEAT_STABLE_ENTERO Heat-stable enterotoxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "enterotoxin"]
65 MICROCYSTIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_MICROCYSTIN Microcystin (FDF), a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
66 MICROCYSTIN_TOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_MICROCYSTIN_TOXIN Microcystin (Fast Death Factor), a cytotoxin produced by blue-green algae. IR [MCBA]  
67 NERVE_AGENT EEC_BIOAGENTTY_NERVE_AGENT An agent that paralyzes the muscles allowing body movement and breathing; nerve agent. IR [F3-35]  
68 NIVALENOL EEC_BIOAGENTTY_NIVALENOL Nivalenol, a tricothecene mycotoxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "trichothecene"]
69 PALY EEC_BIOAGENTTY_PALY Paly, a toxin. IR [MCBA]  
70 PALYTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_PALYTOXIN Palytoxin, produced by palythoa zoanthid <CORAL>. IR [MCBA]  
71 PLAGUE EEC_BIOAGENTTY_PLAGUE Plague. n/a   [SOED, "plague", 3b]
72 Q_FEVER EEC_BIOAGENTTY_Q_FEVER Q fever. n/a   [SOED, "Q fever"]
73 RICIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_RICIN Ricin. n/a   [SOED, "ricin"]
74 SAXI EEC_BIOAGENTTY_SAXI Saxi, also known as shellfish poison, a toxin. n/a   [SOED, "saxitoxin"]
75 SAXITOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_SAXITOXIN Saxitoxin. n/a   [SOED, "saxitoxin"]
76 SHIGELLA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_SHIGELLA Shigella. n/a   [SOED, "shigella", 1]
77 SMALLPOX EEC_BIOAGENTTY_SMALLPOX Smallpox. n/a   [SOED, "smallpox", A]
78 STAPH_ENTERO_A EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_A Staphylococcus enterotoxin A. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
79 STAPH_ENTERO_B EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_B Staphylococcus enterotoxin B. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
80 STAPH_ENTERO_C EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_C Staphylococcus enterotoxin C, subtype unspecified. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
81 STAPH_ENTERO_C1 EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_C1 Staphylococcus enterotoxin C1. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
82 STAPH_ENTERO_C2 EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_C2 Staphylococcus enterotoxin C2. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
83 STAPH_ENTERO_C3 EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_C3 Staphylococcus enterotoxin C3. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
84 STAPH_ENTERO_D EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_D Staphylococcus enterotoxin D. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
85 STAPH_ENTERO_E EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_E Staphylococcus enterotoxin E. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
86 STAPH_ENTERO_F EEC_BIOAGENTTY_STAPH_ENTERO_F Staphylococcus enterotoxin F. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "staphylococcus"]
87 T_2 EEC_BIOAGENTTY_T_2 Tricothecene mycotoxins, also known as T-2. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "trichothecene"]
88 T2_TOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_T2_TOXIN T2, a tricothecene mycotoxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "trichothecene"]
89 TETANUS EEC_BIOAGENTTY_TETANUS Tetanus. n/a   [SOED, "tetanus", 1]
90 TETRODO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_TETRODO Tetrodo, a toxin. n/a   [SOED, "tetrodotoxin"]
91 TETRODOTOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_TETRODOTOXIN Tetrodotoxin. n/a   [SOED, "tetrodotoxin"]
92 TRICHOTHECENE EEC_BIOAGENTTY_TRICHOTHECENE Any of a class of sesquiterpenoids based on a tetracyclic ring system C15H22O2; produced by fungi and acting as mycotoxins; tricothecene [SOED, "trichothecene"]. n/a    
93 TRICHOTHECENE_MYCO EEC_BIOAGENTTY_TRICHOTHECENE_MYCO One of a diverse <SET> of over 40 compounds produced by molds of the genus Fusarium; trichothecene mycotoxin. IR [F8-284]  
94 TULARAEMIA EEC_BIOAGENTTY_TULARAEMIA Tularaemia. n/a   [SOED, "tularaemia"]
95 VERATRIDINE EEC_BIOAGENTTY_VERATRIDINE Veratridine. n/a   [SOED, "veratridine"]
96 VOMATOXIN EEC_BIOAGENTTY_VOMATOXIN Deoxynivalenol, a tricothecene mycotoxin. IR [MCBA] [SOED, "trichothecene"]

EDCS Group Labels: LIVING_ORGANISM

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [MCBA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BLACKOUT_BRAKE_LIGHT_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BLACKOUT_BRAKE_LIGHT_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 171

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fractional intensity of external <LIGHTING> that is designed for use under military blackout conditions to prevent collision with/between <VEHICLE>s; the blackout brake light intensity. Zero means unlit and one means maximum intensity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 26 (Blackout Brake)]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BLACKOUT_LIGHT_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BLACKOUT_LIGHT_INTENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 172

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fractional intensity of internal <LIGHTING> that is designed for use under military blackout conditions. Zero means unlit and one means maximum intensity.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [EBEV, 4.3.1.1, Bit: 26 (Blackout)]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BLOWING_SAND

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BLOWING_SAND

EDCS Attribute Code: 173

Definition:
An indication that blowing <SAND> is present.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WMO306, Part B]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BLOWING_SNOW

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BLOWING_SNOW

EDCS Attribute Code: 174

Definition:
An indication that blowing <SNOW_PRECIPITATION> is present.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: AIRBORNE_PARTICLE, ATMOSPHERE, ICE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WMO306, Part B]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOMBER_WINGED_AIRCRAFT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOMBER_WINGED_AIRCRAFT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 175

Definition:
The type of a <BOMBER_WINGED_AIRCRAFT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 B1A_LANCER_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_B1A_LANCER_SERIES The B-1A Lancer series, manufactured by Rockwell. IR [FAS2]  
2 B1B_LANCER_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_B1B_LANCER_SERIES The B-1B Lancer series, manufactured by Rockwell. IR [FAS2]  
3 B2_SPIRIT_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_B2_SPIRIT_SERIES The B-2 Spirit series, manufactured by Northrop-Grumman. IR [FAS2]  
4 B52_STRATOFORTRESS_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_B52_STRATOFORTRESS_SERIES The B-52 Stratofortress series, manufactured by Boeing. IR [FAS2]  
5 TU142_BEAR_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_TU142_BEAR_SERIES The TU-142 Bear series, manufactured by Tupolev. IR [FAS2]  
6 TU160_BLACKJACK_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_TU160_BLACKJACK_SERIES The TU-160 Blackjack series, manufactured by Tupolev. IR [FAS2]  
7 TU26_BACKFIRE_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_TU26_BACKFIRE_SERIES The TU-26 (TU-22M) Backfire series, manufactured by Tupolev. IR [FAS2]  
8 TU95_BEAR_SERIES EEC_BMBWNGARCRFTY_TU95_BEAR_SERIES The TU-95 Bear series, manufactured by Tupolev. IR [FAS2]  

EDCS Group Labels: AIR_TRNSP, MILITARY_SCIENCE, TRNSP, VEHICLE

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_ALLEGIANCE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_ALLEGIANCE

EDCS Attribute Code: 176

Definition:
The military allegiance of an <OBJECT> identified by a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 FRIEND EEC_BOTRETALEGN_FRIEND A nation friendly to the nationality of that originating the sonar pulse. n/a    
2 HOSTILE EEC_BOTRETALEGN_HOSTILE A nation hostile to the nationality of that originating the sonar pulse. n/a    
3 NEUTRAL EEC_BOTRETALEGN_NEUTRAL A nation neutral (not aligned with allies or foes of) to the nationality of that originating the sonar pulse. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRI:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, MILITARY_SCIENCE, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRI]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_OBSTACLE_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_OBSTACLE_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 177

Definition:
The status of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN> indicating the presence of obstacles.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DETECTED EEC_BOTRETOBSTSTAT_DETECTED Detected an obstacle. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRO:2]  
2 CLASSIFIED EEC_BOTRETOBSTSTAT_CLASSIFIED Classified the <OBJECT> as an obstacle. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRO:1]  
3 IDENTIFIED EEC_BOTRETOBSTSTAT_IDENTIFIED Identified the <OBJECT> as an obstacle on a navigation chart. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRO:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRO]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_ROCK_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_ROCK_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 178

Definition:
The status of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN> indicating the presence of a <ROCK>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DETECTED EEC_BOTRETROCKSTAT_DETECTED Detected that a <ROCK> exists. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCR:2]  
2 CLASSIFIED EEC_BOTRETROCKSTAT_CLASSIFIED Classified the <OBJECT> as a <ROCK>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCR:3]  
3 IDENTIFIED EEC_BOTRETROCKSTAT_IDENTIFIED Identified the <OBJECT> as a <ROCK> on a navigation chart. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCR:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BCR]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_SEABED_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_SEABED_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 179

Definition:
The status of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN> indicating the presence of installations on the <OCEAN_FLOOR>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DETECTED EEC_BOTRETSBEDSTAT_DETECTED Detected that an installation exists on the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSR:2]  
2 CLASSIFIED EEC_BOTRETSBEDSTAT_CLASSIFIED Classified the <OBJECT> as an installation on the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSR:1]  
3 IDENTIFIED EEC_BOTRETSBEDSTAT_IDENTIFIED Identified the <OBJECT> as an installation on the <WATERBODY_FLOOR> that appears on a navigation chart. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSR:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BSR]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 180

Definition:
The status of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DETECTED EEC_BOTRETSTAT_DETECTED Detected that an <OBJECT> exists. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRA:2]  
2 CLASSIFIED EEC_BOTRETSTAT_CLASSIFIED Classified an <OBJECT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRA:1]  
3 IDENTIFIED EEC_BOTRETSTAT_IDENTIFIED Identified the <OBJECT> on a navigation chart. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRA:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_TRACK_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_TRACK_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 181

Definition:
The numeric identifier of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN>; the bottom return track identifier.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: INDEX

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, IDENTIFICATION, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 182

Definition:
The type of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 IDENTITY EEC_BOTRETTY_IDENTITY Classified as identified. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRC:1]  
2 OBSTACLE EEC_BOTRETTY_OBSTACLE Classified as an obstacle. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRC:5]  
3 ROCK EEC_BOTRETTY_ROCK Classified as a <ROCK>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRC:4]  
4 SEABED_INSTALLATION EEC_BOTRETTY_SEABED_INSTALLATION Classified as an installation on the <WATERBODY_FLOOR>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRC:3]  
5 WRECK EEC_BOTRETTY_WRECK Classified as a <MARINE_WRECK>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRC:6]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_RETURN_WRECK_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_RETURN_WRECK_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 183

Definition:
The status of a <WATERBODY_FLOOR_SONAR_RETURN> indicating a <MARINE_WRECK>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DETECTED EEC_BOTRETWRCKSTAT_DETECTED Detected that a <MARINE_WRECK> exists. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRW:2]  
2 CLASSIFIED EEC_BOTRETWRCKSTAT_CLASSIFIED Classified the <OBJECT> as a <MARINE_WRECK>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRW:1]  
3 IDENTIFIED EEC_BOTRETWRCKSTAT_IDENTIFIED Identified the <OBJECT> as a <MARINE_WRECK> on a navigation chart. IR [FACC, Annex B, BRW:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: ACOUSTIC_PHENOMENON, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, VEHICLE, WATERBODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRW]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOTTOM_WIDTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOTTOM_WIDTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 184

Definition:
The <<WIDTH>> of an <OBJECT> at its bottom.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: LENGTH

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT, DIMENSION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: WD6]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOUNDARY_FIRST_SIDE_NAME

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOUNDARY_FIRST_SIDE_NAME

EDCS Attribute Code: 185

Definition:
The name of the political entity on the first side of a <BOUNDARY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, DEMARCATION, IDENTIFICATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: NM3]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOUNDARY_SECOND_SIDE_NAME

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOUNDARY_SECOND_SIDE_NAME

EDCS Attribute Code: 186

Definition:
The name of the political entity on the second side of a <BOUNDARY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ADMINISTRATION, DEMARCATION, IDENTIFICATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: NM4]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOUNDARY_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOUNDARY_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 187

Definition:
The status of a <BOUNDARY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 DEFINITE EEC_BNDRYSTAT_DEFINITE Recognized by the United Nations and internationally. IR [FACC, Annex B, BST:1]  
2 IN_DISPUTE EEC_BNDRYSTAT_IN_DISPUTE Not agreed by the two states concerned. IR [FACC, Annex B, BST:3]  
3 INDEFINITE EEC_BNDRYSTAT_INDEFINITE Agreed by the two states concerned, but has not been registered at the United Nations. IR [FACC, Annex B, BST:2]  
4 NOT_DEFINED EEC_BNDRYSTAT_NOT_DEFINED Has not been defined by either of the two states concerned. IR [FACC, Annex B, BST:4]  
5 NOT_RECOG_BY_DATA_PROVIDER EEC_BNDRYSTAT_NOT_RECOG_BY_DATA_PROVIDER Not recognized by the data provider but may be agreed by the two states concerned and/or recognized by the United Nations. IR [FACC, Annex B, BST:6]  
6 RECOG_BY_DATA_PROVIDER EEC_BNDRYSTAT_RECOG_BY_DATA_PROVIDER Recognized by the data provider but may not be agreed by the two states concerned and/or recognized by the United Nations. IR [FACC, Annex B, BST:5]  

EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BST]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BOUNDARY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BOUNDARY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 188

Definition:
The type of a <BOUNDARY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ACCESS_ZONE EEC_BNDRYTY_ACCESS_ZONE Between adjacent <ACCESS_ZONE>s. n/a    
2 ADMINISTRATIVE EEC_BNDRYTY_ADMINISTRATIVE <ADMINISTRATIVE_BOUNDARY>. n/a    
3 ADMINISTRATIVE_REGION EEC_BNDRYTY_ADMINISTRATIVE_REGION The perimeter of an <ADMINISTRATIVE_REGION>. n/a    
4 AIRSPACE EEC_BNDRYTY_AIRSPACE <AIRSPACE_BOUNDARY>. n/a    
5 AIRSPACE_COMPONENT EEC_BNDRYTY_AIRSPACE_COMPONENT <AIRSPACE_BOUNDARY_COMPONENT>. n/a    
6 ARMISTICE_LINE EEC_BNDRYTY_ARMISTICE_LINE <ARMISTICE_LINE>. n/a    
7 CEASE_FIRE_LINE EEC_BNDRYTY_CEASE_FIRE_LINE <CEASE_FIRE_LINE>. n/a    
8 CITY EEC_BNDRYTY_CITY <CITY>. n/a    
9 CITY_PARK EEC_BNDRYTY_CITY_PARK City <PARK> and/or recreational <FACILITY>. n/a    
10 CLAIM_LINE EEC_BNDRYTY_CLAIM_LINE <CLAIM_LINE>. n/a    
11 CONTACT_ZONE EEC_BNDRYTY_CONTACT_ZONE <CONTACT_ZONE>. n/a    
12 COUNTY EEC_BNDRYTY_COUNTY The perimeter of a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the US; a county <BOUNDARY>. n/a    
13 COUNTY_PARK EEC_BNDRYTY_COUNTY_PARK County <PARK> and/or <RECREATIONAL_FACILITY>. n/a    
14 DE_FACTO EEC_BNDRYTY_DE_FACTO <DEFACTO_BOUNDARY>. n/a    
15 DEMILITARIZED_ZONE EEC_BNDRYTY_DEMILITARIZED_ZONE <DEMILITARIZED_ZONE>. n/a    
16 DISPUTED EEC_BNDRYTY_DISPUTED The exact <LOCATION> is a point of disagreement, especially an official one, between two or more parties and/or, especially, bordering countries; disputed. n/a    
17 HISTORICAL EEC_BNDRYTY_HISTORICAL Based on and/or concerned with events from and/or in history; a historical boundary. n/a    
18 HOLIDAY_REGION EEC_BNDRYTY_HOLIDAY_REGION The perimeter of a <REGION> where people typically engage in recreational activities while on vacation, away from their homes; a holiday region boundary. n/a    
19 INDIGENOUS_PEOPLES_RESERVE EEC_BNDRYTY_INDIGENOUS_PEOPLES_RESERVE <INDIGENOUS_PEOPLES_RESERVE>. n/a    
20 INTERNATIONAL_DATE_LINE EEC_BNDRYTY_INTERNATIONAL_DATE_LINE <INTERNATIONAL_DATE_LINE>. n/a    
21 LOCAL_PARK EEC_BNDRYTY_LOCAL_PARK <LOCAL_PARK>. n/a    
22 MAP EEC_BNDRYTY_MAP <MAP_BOUNDARY>. n/a    
23 MARINE_LIMIT EEC_BNDRYTY_MARINE_LIMIT <MARINE_LIMIT_BOUNDARY>. n/a    
24 MARINE_REGION EEC_BNDRYTY_MARINE_REGION <MARINE_REGION>. n/a    
25 NATIONAL EEC_BNDRYTY_NATIONAL National. n/a   [SOED, "national"]
26 NATIONAL_PARK EEC_BNDRYTY_NATIONAL_PARK National <PARK> and/or recreational <FACILITY>. n/a    
27 NATIONAL_RESERVE_UNSPECIFIED EEC_BNDRYTY_NATIONAL_RESERVE_UNSPECIFIED National <RESERVE> of unspecified character. n/a    
28 NAVIGATION_RESTRICTED_REGION EEC_BNDRYTY_NAVIGATION_RESTRICTED_REGION <NAVIGATION_RESTRICTED_REGION>. n/a    
29 OCCUPATION_ZONE EEC_BNDRYTY_OCCUPATION_ZONE <OCCUPATION_ZONE>. n/a    
30 REGULATED_LINE EEC_BNDRYTY_REGULATED_LINE <REGULATED_LINE>. n/a    
31 STATE EEC_BNDRYTY_STATE The <BOUNDARY> of a sovereign nation or a part of a large country with its own government; a state boundary. n/a    
32 STATE_PARK EEC_BNDRYTY_STATE_PARK State <PARK> and/or <RECREATIONAL_FACILITY>. n/a    
33 STATE_RESERVE_UNSPECIFIED EEC_BNDRYTY_STATE_RESERVE_UNSPECIFIED State <RESERVE> of unspecified character. n/a    
34 SWEPT_REGION EEC_BNDRYTY_SWEPT_REGION <SWEPT_REGION>. n/a    
35 TOWN EEC_BNDRYTY_TOWN The perimeter of a <TOWN>. n/a    
36 TRAINING_SITE EEC_BNDRYTY_TRAINING_SITE <TRAINING_FACILITY>. n/a    
37 VACATION_REGION EEC_BNDRYTY_VACATION_REGION The perimeter of a <REGION> where <PERSONNEL> typically engage in recreational activities while on vacation away from their homes; a vacation region boundary. n/a    
38 WATERSHED_DIVIDE EEC_BNDRYTY_WATERSHED_DIVIDE A <BOUNDARY> of a <TRACT> of high <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>> on either side of which <RIVER>s flow down to separate <WATERBODY>s; a watershed divide. n/a    
39 WEAPONS_RANGE EEC_BNDRYTY_WEAPONS_RANGE <WEAPONS_RANGE>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRANCH_RAILWAY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRANCH_RAILWAY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 189

Definition:
The function or configuration of a branch <RAILWAY>; the branch railway type.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ANY EEC_BRRAILTY_ANY A short stretch of <RAILWAY_TRACK> of unspecified use; any. n/a    
2 PASSING EEC_BRRAILTY_PASSING A short stretch of <RAILWAY_TRACK> used to enable <TRAIN>s on the same main track (trunk line) to pass. IR [FACC, Annex B, RSA:3]  
3 SIDING EEC_BRRAILTY_SIDING A short stretch of <RAILWAY_TRACK> used to store rolling-stock and/or enable <TRAIN>s on the same line to pass; siding. IR [FACC, Annex B, RSA:2]  
4 SPUR EEC_BRRAILTY_SPUR <RAILWAY_SPUR>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: RSA]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BREACHED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BREACHED

EDCS Attribute Code: 1660

Definition:
Indication that a physical <OBJECT> is breached [SOED, "breach", B].

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BREAKER_FLANK

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BREAKER_FLANK

EDCS Attribute Code: 190

Definition:
The flank towards which the breaking <WATER_WAVE>s are moving in a <SURF_ZONE> as seen from <VESSEL>s approaching the <BEACH>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 LEFT EEC_BRKRFLANK_LEFT To the left as seen from <VESSEL>s approaching a <BEACH>. IR [AGM2] [JSM]
2 RIGHT EEC_BRKRFLANK_RIGHT To the right as seen from <VESSEL>s approaching a <BEACH>. IR [AGM2] [JSM]

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [AGM2, Chapter 4, "breaker angle"]

Supplemental References: [JSM]


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_AND_SPAN_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_AND_SPAN_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 191

Definition:
The textual identifier (often termed the "number") of a <BRIDGE> and its <BRIDGE_SPAN>s.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: IDENTIFICATION, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BRN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_COMPONENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_COMPONENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 192

Definition:
The type of structural <COMPONENT> of a <BRIDGE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ABUTMENT EEC_BRIDGECMPTTY_ABUTMENT Support <STRUCTURE> providing strength and stability where a <BRIDGE> meets the <SHORE>; an abutment. This <STRUCTURE> anchors the <LOAD_CABLE>s of a suspension <BRIDGE>. n/a   [SOED, "abutment", 3]
2 DECK EEC_BRIDGECMPTTY_DECK The <SURFACE> of a <BRIDGE> facilitating the movement of <ANIMAL>s and <GROUND_VEHICLE>s; deck. n/a   [SOED, "deck", 2]
3 GUARD_RAIL EEC_BRIDGECMPTTY_GUARD_RAIL Rail fitted along the side of a <BRIDGE> that is designed to keep <OBJECT>s from falling off of the <<<DECK>>>; guard rail. n/a   [SOED, "guard-rail"]
4 PIER EEC_BRIDGECMPTTY_PIER <BRIDGE_PIER>. n/a    
5 RAMP EEC_BRIDGECMPTTY_RAMP The part of a <BRIDGE> that connects a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> to the <<<DECK>>>. n/a   [SOED, "ramp", 4(a)]

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_DESIGN

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_DESIGN

EDCS Attribute Code: 193

Definition:
The structural design characteristics of a <BRIDGE> or <BRIDGE_SPAN>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ARCH EEC_BRIDGEDES_ARCH Consists of curved vertical supports in one of three general types: deck arch, through arch, or tied (or rib) arch. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:1]  
2 BAILEY EEC_BRIDGEDES_BAILEY Steel bridge set assembled as panel <BRIDGE>s in single, double, or triple truss design; bailey. May be used to repair partially destroyed <BRIDGE_SPAN>s. A bridge set is portable <EQUIPMENT> designed to be assembled into a <BRIDGE>. IR [APDS, "Bailey bridge"]  
3 CANTILEVER EEC_BRIDGEDES_CANTILEVER Consists of beams or trusses that project from <BRIDGE_PIER>s toward each other and, when joined directly or by a suspended connecting member, form a deck span; cantilever. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:2]  
4 DECK EEC_BRIDGEDES_DECK Panel <BRIDGE> constructed without girder supports. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:3]  
5 FLOATING EEC_BRIDGEDES_FLOATING <BRIDGE_SPAN>s constructed across <PONTOON>s or swimmer <VEHICLE>s that have been anchored for stability in <WATER_CURRENT>s; floating. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:5]  
6 GIRDER EEC_BRIDGEDES_GIRDER Consists of beams or girders assembled as single spans or combined into multiple spans with intermediate supports. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:6]  
7 MEDIUM_GIRDER EEC_BRIDGEDES_MEDIUM_GIRDER A specific type of hand-erectable, heavy-duty <BRIDGE> for tactical bridging in the forward main battle area; medium girder. IR [F101-5]  
8 MLTRY_ARMOUR_VEH_LAUNCHED EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_ARMOUR_VEH_LAUNCHED Conventional girder type <STRUCTURE> that is constructed of aluminum alloy; limited in length, generally less than 18,3 metres (60 feet); and designed to be transported, launched, and retrieved by an <ARMOURED_BRIDGE_LAUNCHER>; military armoured vehicle launched bridge. IR [T5-210]  
9 MLTRY_HEAVY_ASSAULT EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_HEAVY_ASSAULT A fixed military heavy assault <BRIDGE> designed for rapid emplacement and capable of spanning short gaps (for example: washouts, ravines, and/or similar <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE>s). IR [T5-210]  
10 MLTRY_M4T6 EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_M4T6 A floating or fixed <BRIDGE> using deck-baulk span construction, assembled from aluminum bridge sets which can be erected on trestles, piers, or floating pontoons; a US military M4T6. A bridge set is portable <EQUIPMENT> designed to be assembled into a <BRIDGE>. IR [T5-210]  
11 MLTRY_M60A1_EMPLACED_AVLB EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_M60A1_EMPLACED_AVLB A scissors-type AVLB approximately 18,3 metres (60 feet) long that has been emplaced by an M60A1 <ARMOURED_BRIDGE_LAUNCHER>. n/a    
12 MLTRY_PMP EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_PMP Folding pontoon <BRIDGE> manufactured in the former USSR; a PMP. IR [F30-102]  
13 MLTRY_TACTICAL EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_TACTICAL A temporary <BRIDGE> deployed from a <GROUND_VEHICLE> or built in place from prepared <COMPONENT>s; tactical. IR [T5-210]  
14 MLTRY_TMM EEC_BRIDGEDES_MLTRY_TMM Truck mounted scissors <BRIDGE> manufactured in the former USSR; a TMM. IR [F30-102]  
15 MOBILE_ASSAULT EEC_BRIDGEDES_MOBILE_ASSAULT A mobile assault <BRIDGE> assembled from one or more self-propelled amphibious segments that can be linked rapidly to form floating <BRIDGE>s or rafts of various sizes and capacities. IR [F101-5]  
16 MTU20_EMPLACED_AVLB EEC_BRIDGEDES_MTU20_EMPLACED_AVLB A twin-treadway box-type aluminum girder AVLB with a folding ramp that has an overall span length of 20 metres and has been emplaced by a MTU20 <ARMOURED_BRIDGE_LAUNCHER>. n/a    
17 RIBBON EEC_BRIDGEDES_RIBBON A truck-transported bridge set assembled as a float <BRIDGE>s or raft used with powered <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL>s; ribbon. A bridge set is portable <EQUIPMENT> designed to be assembled into a <BRIDGE>. IR [T5-210]  
18 SLAB EEC_BRIDGEDES_SLAB Efficient slab <STRUCTURE>s for shorter spans, up to 7,72 metres (25 feet). Multi-span slab <BRIDGE>s are normally continuous over intermediate supports with span lengths rarely exceeding 12,2 metres (40 feet). IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:4]  
19 STATIONARY_BRIDGE EEC_BRIDGEDES_STATIONARY_BRIDGE A semi-permanent emplaced <BRIDGE>; a stationary bridge. n/a    
20 STRINGER_BEAM EEC_BRIDGEDES_STRINGER_BEAM Consists of steel stringers in standard rolled shapes in spans up to 27,43 metres (90 feet) and beams built-up with welded steel plate in the 18,3 to 36,6 metre (60 to 120 foot) span range. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:7]  
21 SUSPENSION EEC_BRIDGEDES_SUSPENSION Fixed and consisting of either a roadway or a truss suspended from two or more <LOAD_CABLE>s that pass over <BRIDGE_TOWER>s and are anchored by backstays to a firm foundation; suspension. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:9]  
22 TRANSPORTER_FERRY EEC_BRIDGEDES_TRANSPORTER_FERRY A <BRIDGE> for carrying passengers and <GROUND_VEHICLE>s by means of a platform suspended from a trolley; a transporter or ferry bridge. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:12]  
23 TRUSS EEC_BRIDGEDES_TRUSS Composed of trusses and typically used in long spans from 45,7 to 304,8 metres (150 to 1 000 feet) and above. IR [FACC, Annex B, BDC:8]  

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BDC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 194

Definition:
The type of <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE> that is spanned by a <BRIDGE>; the bridge function.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BUILDING EEC_BRIDGEFN_BUILDING A <BUILDING>. n/a    
2 BUILT_UP_REGION EEC_BRIDGEFN_BUILT_UP_REGION A <BUILT_UP_REGION> or <MIXED_URBAN_REGION>. n/a    
3 MAN_MADE_OBSTACLE EEC_BRIDGEFN_MAN_MADE_OBSTACLE A man-made <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE>. n/a    
4 HYDROGRAPHIC_OBSTACLE EEC_BRIDGEFN_HYDROGRAPHIC_OBSTACLE An unspecified type of <WATERBODY>; hydrographic obstacle. n/a    
5 HYPSOGRAPHIC_OBSTACLE EEC_BRIDGEFN_HYPSOGRAPHIC_OBSTACLE A <TRACT> of unspecified rapid changes in <<ELEVATION>>; hypsographic obstacle. n/a    
6 MAN_MADE_WATERCOURSE EEC_BRIDGEFN_MAN_MADE_WATERCOURSE An artificial <WATERCOURSE>. EXAMPLES <CANAL>, <AQUEDUCT>. n/a    
7 PATH EEC_BRIDGEFN_PATH A <CART_TRACK>, <TRAIL>, and/or <SIDEWALK>; a path. n/a    
8 PHYSIOGRAPHIC_OBSTACLE EEC_BRIDGEFN_PHYSIOGRAPHIC_OBSTACLE An unspecified landform; a physiographic obstacle. n/a    
9 RAILWAY EEC_BRIDGEFN_RAILWAY A <RAILWAY>. n/a    
10 RIVER EEC_BRIDGEFN_RIVER A <RIVER>. n/a    
11 ROAD EEC_BRIDGEFN_ROAD A <ROAD>. n/a    
12 VEGETATION_OBSTACLE EEC_BRIDGEFN_VEGETATION_OBSTACLE A <TRACT> of <VEGETATION> constituting a <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE>. n/a    
13 WATER_CONTAINMENT EEC_BRIDGEFN_WATER_CONTAINMENT A <LAKE> and/or <RESERVOIR>; water containment. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 195

Definition:
The textual identifier (often termed the "number") of a <BRIDGE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: IDENTIFICATION, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BSN]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_INFORMATION_RELIABILITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_INFORMATION_RELIABILITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 196

Definition:
The reliability of characteristic and load classification information for a <BRIDGE> based upon the data source.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ESTIMATED EEC_BRIDGEINFRELI_ESTIMATED Estimated. IR [FACC, Annex B, RBC:2]  
2 KNOWN EEC_BRIDGEINFRELI_KNOWN Known. IR [FACC, Annex B, RBC:1]  

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: RBC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_LEVEL_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_LEVEL_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 197

Definition:
The number of levels of a <BRIDGE> that carries <GROUND_VEHICLE>s and/or <HUMAN>s; the bridge level count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_OPENING_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_OPENING_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 198

Definition:
The type of movement by which a <BRIDGE_SPAN> allows passage of a <VESSEL>; the bridge opening type.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BASCULE EEC_BRIDGEOPNTY_BASCULE Operates on the principle of the seesaw, in which one end rises as the other falls; bascule. EXAMPLE Drawbridge. IR [FACC, Annex B, BOT:4]  
2 LIFT EEC_BRIDGEOPNTY_LIFT Opens though a vertical lifting operation; lift. IR [FACC, Annex B, BOT:11]  
3 RETRACTABLE EEC_BRIDGEOPNTY_RETRACTABLE Moves away from the gap across the abutment along the travelled way; retractable. IR [FACC, Annex B, BOT:12]  
4 SWING EEC_BRIDGEOPNTY_SWING Moves about a pivot to allow the passage of a <VESSEL>; swing. IR [FACC, Annex B, BOT:10]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BOT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_SPAN_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_SPAN_COUNT

EDCS Attribute Code: 199

Definition:
The number of spans in a <BRIDGE> or <AQUEDUCT>; the bridge span count.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: COUNT

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: NOS]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_SPAN_MOBILE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_SPAN_MOBILE

EDCS Attribute Code: 200

Definition:
An indication that a <BRIDGE_SPAN> moves in some manner to allow passage underneath.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BSM]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_SPAN_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_SPAN_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 201

Definition:
The type of a moveable <BRIDGE_SPAN>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ARCH_CLOSED_SPANDREL EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_ARCH_CLOSED_SPANDREL Arch, where the space between the right and left curves of the arch is closed; arch with closed spandrel. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:11]  
2 ARCH_OPEN_SPANDREL EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_ARCH_OPEN_SPANDREL Arch, where the space between the right and left curves of the arch is open; arch with open spandrel. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:12]  
3 CULVERT EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_CULVERT Spans over a <CULVERT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:14]  
4 FLOATING EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_FLOATING Anchored floating over <WATER>, including pontoons. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:13]  
5 FRAME EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_FRAME Frame. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:15]  
6 MOVEABLE_TRUSS EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_MOVEABLE_TRUSS <<<TRUSS>>> that is moveable vertically or horizontally, including swing. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:2]  
7 PLATE EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_PLATE Plate girder <BRIDGE_SPAN>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:3]  
8 PLATE_BASCULE EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_PLATE_BASCULE <<<PLATE>>> that is moveable as a bascule. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:6]  
9 PLATE_DRAW EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_PLATE_DRAW <<<PLATE>>> that is moveable as a draw. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:5]  
10 PLATE_VERTICAL_LIFT EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_PLATE_VERTICAL_LIFT <<<PLATE>>> that is moveable vertically. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:4]  
11 RETRACTABLE EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_RETRACTABLE Movable back over an abutment along the <ROAD>; retractable. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:18]  
12 SLAB EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_SLAB Slab. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:10]  
13 STRINGER_BEAM EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_STRINGER_BEAM Stringer beam. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:7]  
14 STRINGER_DRAW EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_STRINGER_DRAW Stringer that is moveable as a draw. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:9]  
15 STRINGER_VERTICAL_LIFT EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_STRINGER_VERTICAL_LIFT Stringer that is moveable vertically. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:8]  
16 TRUSS EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_TRUSS Truss. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:1]  
17 UNSPECIFIED_FIXED EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_UNSPECIFIED_FIXED Fixed of unspecified type. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:17]  
18 VAULT EEC_BRIDGESPANTY_VAULT A featuring construction and support from an arch-shaped <STRUCTURE>, usually built of masonry material; vault. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSP:16]  

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BSP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRIDGE_STRUCTURE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRIDGE_STRUCTURE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 202

Definition:
The type of structural design of a <BRIDGE> or <BRIDGE_SPAN>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ARCH_CLOSED_SPANDREL EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_ARCH_CLOSED_SPANDREL Arch, where the space between the right and left curves of the arch is closed; arch with closed spandrel. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:26]  
2 ARCH_OPEN_SPANDREL EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_ARCH_OPEN_SPANDREL Arch, where the space between the right and left curves of the arch is open; arch with open spandrel. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:1]  
3 ARCH_SUSPENSION EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_ARCH_SUSPENSION Suspended with cables from arches. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:17]  
4 BASCULE EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_BASCULE Uses a counterpoise and rotates in a vertical plane about an axis at one or both ends; a balance or bascule bridge. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:5] [FACC, Annex B, BSC:13]
5 CABLE_STAYED EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_CABLE_STAYED Uses cable backstays as anchorage. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:27]  
6 CANTILEVER EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_CANTILEVER Consists of beams or trusses that project from <BRIDGE_PIER>s toward each other and, when joined directly or by a suspended connecting member, form a <BRIDGE> deck span. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:2]  
7 COVERED EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_COVERED Including protection from the weather for travel <SURFACE>s; covered. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:22]  
8 DECK EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_DECK Deck. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:3]  
9 DRAW EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_DRAW Part or the entire span may be raised and/or drawn aside to allow <VESSEL>s to pass through; a draw bridge. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:7]  
10 FIXED EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_FIXED Having permanent horizontal and vertical alignment; a fixed bridge. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:1] [FACC, Annex B, BSC:25]
11 FOOT EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_FOOT Used only for pedestrian (foot) traffic. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:9]  
12 GIRDER EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_GIRDER Girder. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:6]  
13 LIFT EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_LIFT Moveable and capable of being lifted vertically to allow <VESSEL>s to pass beneath; a lift bridge. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:4]  
14 MOVEABLE_SURFACE EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_MOVEABLE_SURFACE Moveable <SURFACE>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:21]  
15 OPENING EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_OPENING Closed when set for carrying road traffic and open when set to permit marine traffic to pass through the <WATERCOURSE> it crosses. EXAMPLES <<<BASCULE>>>, vertical lift, <<<SWING>>>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:2]  
16 PONTOON EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_PONTOON Fixed, floating, and supported by pontoons. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:6]  
17 RETRACTABLE EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_RETRACTABLE Retractable. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:18]  
18 SLAB EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_SLAB Slab. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:15]  
19 STRINGER_BEAM EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_STRINGER_BEAM Stringer beam. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:16]  
20 SUSPENSION EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_SUSPENSION Fixed, consisting of either a roadway or a truss suspended from two or more <LOAD_CABLE>s, which pass over <BRIDGE_TOWER>s and are anchored by backstays to a firm foundation; suspension. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:12]  
21 SUSPENSION_BOW_STRING EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_SUSPENSION_BOW_STRING <<<SUSPENSION>>> using <LOAD_CABLE>s and hangars; bow string. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:19]  
22 SUSPENSION_CABLE_STAYED EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_SUSPENSION_CABLE_STAYED <<<SUSPENSION>>> using anchors and cable back stays. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:20]  
23 SWING EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_SWING Movable, rotating in a horizontal plane about a vertical pivot to allow the passage of <VESSEL>s; swing. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:3]  
24 TOWER_SUSPENSION EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_TOWER_SUSPENSION <<<SUSPENSION>>> using <LOAD_CABLE>s from <BRIDGE_TOWER>s. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:7]  
25 TRANSPORTER EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_TRANSPORTER Consists of <TOWER>s on each side of the <WATERCOURSE> connected by a girder <SYSTEM> on which a carriage runs; a transporter bridge. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATBRG:8] [FACC, Annex B, BSC:12]
26 TRUSS EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_TRUSS Truss <BRIDGE>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:8]  
27 UNSPECIFIED_FIXED EEC_BRIDGESTRTY_UNSPECIFIED_FIXED Fixed, of unspecified type. IR [FACC, Annex B, BSC:14]  

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BSC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BRUSH_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BRUSH_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 203

Definition:
A number between 0 and 1 inclusive representing the linearly-scaled fraction of <LAND> covered by undergrowth (for example: scrub, brush, and/or bush); the brush density. Zero means no undergrowth and one means completely covered.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: LIVING_ORGANISM, PHYSIOGRAPHY, PLANT, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: DMB and BUD]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUDDHISM_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUDDHISM_DENOMINATIONAL_FAMILY

EDCS Attribute Code: 204

Definition:
The designation of a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of closely related Buddhist religious denominations, often ones which were at one time part of a single movement but are now separate religious denominations; the Buddhist denominational family.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BUZAN_HA EEC_BUDDENOMFAM_BUZAN_HA The larger of two main branches of Shingon, practiced mostly in Japan; Buzan-ha. IR [WCE]  
2 CHIZAN_HA EEC_BUDDENOMFAM_CHIZAN_HA The smaller of two main branches of Shingon, practiced mostly in Japan; Chizan-ha. IR [WCE]  
3 MAHAYANA EEC_BUDDENOMFAM_MAHAYANA Mahayana, Greater Vehicle, and/or Northern. IR [WCE]  
4 SHINGON EEC_BUDDENOMFAM_SHINGON Shingon, Tantrism, and/or Vajrayana. IR [WCE]  
5 THERAVADA EEC_BUDDENOMFAM_THERAVADA Theravada and/or Southern. IR [WCE]  

EDCS Group Labels: RELIGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [WCE]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUILDING_COMPONENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUILDING_COMPONENT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 205

Definition:
The type of a <BUILDING_COMPONENT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ANTE_ROOM EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_ANTE_ROOM <ANTE_ROOM>. n/a    
2 APERTURE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_APERTURE <APERTURE>. n/a    
3 ATRIUM EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_ATRIUM <ATRIUM>. n/a    
4 BALCONY EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_BALCONY <BALCONY>. n/a    
5 BREACH_HOLE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_BREACH_HOLE <BREACH_HOLE>. n/a    
6 CATWALK EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_CATWALK <CATWALK>. n/a    
7 CHIMNEY EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_CHIMNEY <CHIMNEY>. n/a    
8 CLOSET EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_CLOSET <CLOSET>. n/a    
9 COMBUSTION_PRODUCT_DISCHARGE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_COMBUSTION_PRODUCT_DISCHARGE <COMBUSTION_PRODUCT_DISCHARGE_STRUCTURE>. n/a    
10 CONTROL_PANEL EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_CONTROL_PANEL <CONTROL_PANEL>. n/a    
11 DOOR EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_DOOR <DOOR>. n/a    
12 DOORWAY EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_DOORWAY The <APERTURE> or passage that a <DOOR> serves to close or open; the space in a <WALL> occupied by a <DOOR> and its adjuncts; a doorway. n/a    
13 ENTRANCE_OR_EXIT EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_ENTRANCE_OR_EXIT <BUILDING_COMPONENT_ENTRANCE_OR_EXIT>. n/a    
14 ESCALATOR EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_ESCALATOR <ESCALATOR>. n/a    
15 EXTERIOR_WALL EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_EXTERIOR_WALL <EXTERIOR_WALL>. n/a    
16 FIRE_ESCAPE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_FIRE_ESCAPE <FIRE_ESCAPE>. n/a    
17 FLOOR_LEVEL EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_FLOOR_LEVEL <FLOOR_LEVEL>. n/a    
18 FURNITURE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_FURNITURE <FURNITURE>. n/a    
19 GABLE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_GABLE The upper portion of the end <WALL> of a <BUILDING> that is above the eave line of the <ROOF>; gable. n/a   [SOED, "gable", A]
20 HALLWAY EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_HALLWAY <HALLWAY>. n/a    
21 HEAT_RADIATOR EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_HEAT_RADIATOR <HEAT_RADIATOR>. n/a    
22 INTERIOR_WALL EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_INTERIOR_WALL <INTERIOR_WALL>. n/a    
23 INTERIOR_WALL_OPENING EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_INTERIOR_WALL_OPENING <INTERIOR_WALL_OPENING>. n/a    
24 LIFT_SHAFT EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_LIFT_SHAFT <LIFT_SHAFT>. n/a    
25 PULPIT EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_PULPIT <PULPIT>. n/a    
26 RAMP EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_RAMP <RAMP>. n/a    
27 ROOF EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_ROOF <ROOF>. n/a    
28 ROOM EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_ROOM <ROOM>. n/a    
29 SKYLIGHT EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_SKYLIGHT <SKYLIGHT>. n/a    
30 SMOKESTACK EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_SMOKESTACK <SMOKESTACK>. n/a    
31 STAIR EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_STAIR <STAIR>. n/a    
32 STAIR_SET EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_STAIR_SET <STAIR_SET>. n/a    
33 STAIRCASE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_STAIRCASE The enclosure of a <STAIR> or <SET> of <STAIR>s; staircase. n/a   [SOED, "staircase", 1]
34 STEEPLE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_STEEPLE <STEEPLE>. n/a    
35 SUPERSTRUCTURE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_SUPERSTRUCTURE A <SUPERSTRUCTURE> that rises from the <ROOF> but is not considered to be part of the general roof line. n/a    
36 TRAPDOOR EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_TRAPDOOR <TRAPDOOR>. n/a    
37 VENTILATION_DUCT EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_VENTILATION_DUCT <VENTILATION_DUCT>. n/a    
38 VENTILATION_APERTURE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_VENTILATION_APERTURE <VENTILATION_APERTURE>. n/a    
39 VENTILATION_SHAFT EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_VENTILATION_SHAFT <VENTILATION_SHAFT>. n/a    
40 WALL_LOOPHOLE EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_WALL_LOOPHOLE <WALL_LOOPHOLE>. n/a    
41 WINDOW EEC_BLDGCMPTTY_WINDOW <WINDOW>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUILDING_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUILDING_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 206

Definition:
The type of technique used to construct a <BUILDING>. The basic techniques are mass (where the walls carry the load) and framed (where an internal frame carries the load and walls simply protect the interior from the elements).

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 AGGREGATE_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_AGGREGATE_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are thin, the frame is often visible from outside, and the exterior siding consists of concrete aggregate veneer with a high proportion of <WINDOW>s; aggregate clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
2 BOX_WALL_CNCRT_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_BOX_WALL_CNCRT_MASS The <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <STRUCTURE> is composed of an array of rectangular "cells"; box wall concrete mass. IR [UTZB]  
3 BRICK_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_BRICK_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are thin, the frame is often visible from outside, and the exterior siding consists of brick veneer with a high proportion of <WINDOW>s; brick clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
4 BRICK_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_BRICK_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME An internal frame composed of wooden small beams, bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; an external sheathing composed of brick is incorporated into the <STRUCTURE>; brick clad wood frame. IR [UTZB]  
5 BRICK_CNCRT_BLOCK_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_BRICK_CNCRT_BLOCK_MASS The brick and concrete block <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; brick and concrete block mass. IR [UTZB]  
6 BRICK_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_BRICK_MASS The brick <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the roof, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; brick mass. IR [UTZB]  
7 CNCRT_BLOCK_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_CNCRT_BLOCK_MASS The concrete block <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the roof, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; concrete block mass. IR [UTZB]  
8 CNCRT_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_CNCRT_MASS The concrete <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the roof, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; concrete mass. IR [UTZB]  
9 DRESSED_STONE_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_DRESSED_STONE_MASS The dressed stone block <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the roof, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; dressed stone mass. IR [UTZB]  
10 FABRIC_TENSILE_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_FABRIC_TENSILE_FRAME An internal frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s consist of stretched fabric supported by internal and/or external posts, most often for the <ROOF>; fabric tensile frame. IR [UTZB]  
11 GEODESIC_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_GEODESIC_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the frame is composed of light, straight elements, usually in tension, that form a dome or other curved shape; geodesic frame. IR [UTZB]  
12 GLASS_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_GLASS_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are thin, the frame is often visible from outside, and exterior siding consists of glass; glass clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
13 HALF_TIMBERED_WOOD_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_HALF_TIMBERED_WOOD_FRAME An internal, heavy wood frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; supporting elements include beams and posts and a non-load-bearing in-fill; half-timbered wood frame. IR [UTZB]  
14 HEAVY_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_HEAVY_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s can be up to 30 centimetres (approximately 1 foot) thick, are typically composed of bricks and/or concrete blocks, and are not load-bearing; heavy clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
15 LIGHT_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_LIGHT_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are thin, the frame is often visible from outside, and there is usually has a high proportion of <WINDOW>s; light clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
16 LIGHT_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_LIGHT_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME An internal frame composed of wooden small beams, bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are sheathed with stucco and/or brick; light clad wood frame or balloon frame. IR [UTZB]  
17 MASONARY_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_MASONARY_MASS The exterior large masonry block walls of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; masonry mass. EXAMPLE <CASTLE>. IR [UTZB]  
18 METAL_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_METAL_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are thin, the frame is often visible from outside, and exterior siding consists of sheet metal with a high proportion of <WINDOW>s; metal clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
19 PLASTIC_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_PLASTIC_CLAD_STEEL_FRAME An internal steel or concrete frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are thin, the frame is often visible from outside, and exterior siding consists of plastic with a high proportion of <WINDOW>s; plastic clad steel frame. IR [UTZB]  
20 POURED_CNCRT_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_POURED_CNCRT_MASS The poured concrete <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; poured concrete mass. IR [UTZB]  
21 STONE_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_STONE_MASS The stone masonry or rubble <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; stone mass. IR [UTZB]  
22 STONE_RUBBLE_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_STONE_RUBBLE_MASS The stone rubble <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; stone rubble mass. IR [UTZB]  
23 STUCCO_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_STUCCO_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME An internal frame bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the frame is composed of wooden small beams with an external sheathing composed of stucco; stucco clad wood frame. IR [UTZB]  
24 TILT_UP_CNCRT_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_TILT_UP_CNCRT_MASS The <EXTERIOR_WALL>s of the <STRUCTURE> bear the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; the <EXTERIOR_WALL>s are comprised of pre-fabricated concrete sheets which are assembled at the building <SITE>; tilt-up concrete mass. IR [UTZB]  
25 UNKNOWN_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_UNKNOWN_FRAME An undetermined type of frame construction. IR [UTZB]  
26 UNKNOWN_MASS EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_UNKNOWN_MASS An undetermined type of mass construction. IR [UTZB]  
27 WOOD_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME EEC_BLDGCNSTCTTY_WOOD_CLAD_WOOD_FRAME An internal frame composed of small wooden beams, bears the load of the <ROOF>, contents, and the <STRUCTURE> itself; an external sheathing composed of wood is incorporated; wood clad wood frame. IR [UTZB]  

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [UTZB]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUILDING_FOUNDATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUILDING_FOUNDATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 207

Definition:
The type of <MATERIAL> and/or techniques used to construct the foundation of a <BUILDING>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BEAM_ON_GRADE EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_BEAM_ON_GRADE Beams on grade. n/a    
2 COLUMNS_WITH_PILE_CAPS EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_COLUMNS_WITH_PILE_CAPS Column foundations and pile caps. n/a    
3 INCLINED_SLAB_ON_GRADE EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_INCLINED_SLAB_ON_GRADE Inclined slab on grade. n/a    
4 PILE EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_PILE One or more piles. n/a    
5 STANDARD_SLAB_ON_GRADE EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_STANDARD_SLAB_ON_GRADE Standard slab on grade. n/a    
6 STEEL_GIRDER EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_STEEL_GIRDER Steel girder. n/a    
7 STRUCTURAL_SLAB_ON_GRADE EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_STRUCTURAL_SLAB_ON_GRADE Structural slab on grade. n/a    
8 WALL EEC_BLDGFOUNDTY_WALL <WALL>s that extend from the footing to the first <FLOOR_LEVEL>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: BUILDING_COMPONENT, MATERIAL

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUILDING_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUILDING_FUNCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 208

Definition:
The function of a <BUILDING>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ADMINISTRATION EEC_BLDGFN_ADMINISTRATION <ADMINISTRATION_BUILDING>. n/a    
2 AERATION EEC_BLDGFN_AERATION <AERATION_STRUCTURE>. n/a    
3 AERODROME_TERMINAL EEC_BLDGFN_AERODROME_TERMINAL <AERODROME_TERMINAL>. n/a    
4 AIRCRAFT_HANGAR EEC_BLDGFN_AIRCRAFT_HANGAR <AIRCRAFT_HANGAR>. n/a    
5 AIRCRAFT_MAINTENANCE_SHOP EEC_BLDGFN_AIRCRAFT_MAINTENANCE_SHOP <AIRCRAFT_MAINTENANCE_SHOP>. n/a    
6 AIRSHIP_MOORING EEC_BLDGFN_AIRSHIP_MOORING Used to moor and secure an <AIRSHIP>. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:40]  
7 AMBASSADORIAL_RESIDENCE EEC_BLDGFN_AMBASSADORIAL_RESIDENCE <AMBASSADORIAL_RESIDENCE>. n/a    
8 APARTMENT_HOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_APARTMENT_HOUSE <APARTMENT_HOUSE>. n/a    
9 APARTMENT_HOTEL EEC_BLDGFN_APARTMENT_HOTEL Multiple <NON_EMPTY_SET>s of <ROOM>s for living in, especially where each <NON_EMPTY_SET> is located on one <FLOOR_LEVEL> of the <BUILDING>. EXAMPLES <APARTMENT_HOUSE>, <HOTEL>. IR [DFAD, 402/403, "Apartments/Hotels"]  
10 ARBORETUM EEC_BLDGFN_ARBORETUM <ARBORETUM>. n/a    
11 ARCHAELOGICAL_SITE EEC_BLDGFN_ARCHAELOGICAL_SITE <ARCHAELOGICAL_SITE>. n/a    
12 ARMOURY EEC_BLDGFN_ARMOURY <ARMOURY>. n/a    
13 ASTRONOMICAL_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_ASTRONOMICAL_STATION <ASTRONOMICAL_STATION>. n/a    
14 AUDITORIUM EEC_BLDGFN_AUDITORIUM <AUDITORIUM>. n/a    
15 AUTOMOTIVE_PLANT EEC_BLDGFN_AUTOMOTIVE_PLANT <AUTOMOTIVE_PLANT>. n/a    
16 BANK_BUILDING EEC_BLDGFN_BANK_BUILDING <BANK_BUILDING>. n/a    
17 BARN EEC_BLDGFN_BARN <BARN>. n/a    
18 BARRACK EEC_BLDGFN_BARRACK <BARRACK>. n/a    
19 BATTERY EEC_BLDGFN_BATTERY Serves as an emplacement for one or more pieces of <FIELD_ARTILLERY>; a battery. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:99]  
20 BEACON_STRUCTURE EEC_BLDGFN_BEACON_STRUCTURE A <BEACON> and associated <STRUCTURE>. n/a    
21 BLOCKHOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_BLOCKHOUSE <BLOCKHOUSE>. n/a    
22 BUS_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_BUS_STATION <BUS_STATION>. n/a    
23 CAPITOL EEC_BLDGFN_CAPITOL <CAPITOL_BUILDING>. n/a    
24 CAR_WASH EEC_BLDGFN_CAR_WASH A <SITE> at which <MOTOR_VEHICLE>s are cleaned; a car wash. n/a    
25 CARPENTRY EEC_BLDGFN_CARPENTRY <CARPENTRY_BUILDING>. n/a    
26 CASTLE EEC_BLDGFN_CASTLE <CASTLE>. n/a    
27 CEMETERY EEC_BLDGFN_CEMETERY <CEMETERY_BUILDING>. n/a    
28 CHANCERY EEC_BLDGFN_CHANCERY <CHANCERY>. n/a    
29 CHIMNEY EEC_BLDGFN_CHIMNEY <CHIMNEY>. n/a    
30 CHURCH EEC_BLDGFN_CHURCH <CHURCH>. n/a    
31 CITY_HALL EEC_BLDGFN_CITY_HALL <CITY_HALL>. n/a    
32 CLOCK EEC_BLDGFN_CLOCK Displays a visual time signal; a clock. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:38]  
33 COLLEGIATE EEC_BLDGFN_COLLEGIATE Located on a <COLLEGIATE_CAMPUS>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:60]  
34 COMMERCE EEC_BLDGFN_COMMERCE <COMMERCIAL_BUILDING>. n/a    
35 COMMERCE_OR_RECREATION EEC_BLDGFN_COMMERCE_OR_RECREATION Used for commercial and/or recreational purposes. EXAMPLES <COMMERCIAL_BUILDING>, <RECREATIONAL_FACILITY>. IR [DFAD, 350, "Commercial/Recreational Assoc. Struct."]  
36 COMMUNICATION EEC_BLDGFN_COMMUNICATION <COMMUNICATION_STATION>. n/a    
37 COMMUNICATION_TOWER EEC_BLDGFN_COMMUNICATION_TOWER <COMMUNICATION_TOWER>. n/a    
38 COMMUNITY_CENTRE EEC_BLDGFN_COMMUNITY_CENTRE <COMMUNITY_RECREATION_BUILDING>. n/a    
39 CONSULATE EEC_BLDGFN_CONSULATE <CONSULATE>. n/a    
40 CONTROL_TOWER EEC_BLDGFN_CONTROL_TOWER <CONTROL_TOWER>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:39]
41 COOLING_TOWER EEC_BLDGFN_COOLING_TOWER <COOLING_TOWER>. n/a    
42 CORRECTIONAL EEC_BLDGFN_CORRECTIONAL <CORRECTIONAL_BUILDING>. n/a    
43 COUNTY_HALL EEC_BLDGFN_COUNTY_HALL <COUNTY_HALL>. n/a    
44 CUSTOMS_HOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_CUSTOMS_HOUSE <CUSTOMS_HOUSE>. n/a    
45 DAM EEC_BLDGFN_DAM <DAM>. n/a    
46 DEPENDENTS_HOUSING EEC_BLDGFN_DEPENDENTS_HOUSING Used to house the families of a group of people engaged in a common endeavor; dependents housing. n/a    
47 DEPENDENTS_OR_BIVOUAC EEC_BLDGFN_DEPENDENTS_OR_BIVOUAC Used for bivouac and/or housing dependents. EXAMPLES <<<DEPENDENTS_HOUSING>>>, <TEMPORARY_ENCAMPMENT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:93]  
48 DEPOT EEC_BLDGFN_DEPOT <DEPOT>. n/a    
49 DIPLOMATIC EEC_BLDGFN_DIPLOMATIC <DIPLOMATIC_BUILDING>. n/a    
50 DISPOSAL_SITE EEC_BLDGFN_DISPOSAL_SITE <DISPOSAL_SITE>. n/a    
51 DORMITORY EEC_BLDGFN_DORMITORY <DORMITORY>. n/a    
52 EMBASSY EEC_BLDGFN_EMBASSY <EMBASSY>. n/a    
53 FABRICATION EEC_BLDGFN_FABRICATION <FABRICATION_BUILDING>. n/a    
54 FACTORY EEC_BLDGFN_FACTORY <FACTORY>. n/a    
55 FARM EEC_BLDGFN_FARM <FARM>. n/a    
56 FARM_BUILDING EEC_BLDGFN_FARM_BUILDING <FARM_BUILDING>. n/a    
57 FARM_STORAGE EEC_BLDGFN_FARM_STORAGE <FARM_STORAGE_STRUCTURE>. n/a    
58 FILTRATION EEC_BLDGFN_FILTRATION <FILTRATION_BUILDING>. n/a    
59 FIRE_AND_POLICE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_FIRE_AND_POLICE_STATION <FIRE_AND_POLICE_STATION>. n/a    
60 FIRE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_FIRE_STATION <FIRE_STATION>. n/a    
61 FOOD_OVEN EEC_BLDGFN_FOOD_OVEN <FOOD_OVEN>. n/a    
62 FORT EEC_BLDGFN_FORT <FORT>. n/a    
63 GOVERNMENT EEC_BLDGFN_GOVERNMENT <GOVERNMENT_BUILDING>. n/a    
64 GOVERNMENT_ADMINISTRATION EEC_BLDGFN_GOVERNMENT_ADMINISTRATION Facilitates the management or control of an organization serving as a body or agent of a government; government administration. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:5]  
65 GOVERNMENT_INSTITUTION EEC_BLDGFN_GOVERNMENT_INSTITUTION Supports the activities of an organization serving as a body or agent of a government. EXAMPLES <GOVERNMENT_BUILDING>, <INSTITUTIONAL_FACILITY>. IR [DFAD, 680, "Govt./Institutional Assoc. Struct. (Gen.)"]  
66 GRAIN_STORAGE_STRUCTURE EEC_BLDGFN_GRAIN_STORAGE_STRUCTURE <GRAIN_STORAGE_STRUCTURE>. n/a    
67 GRANDSTAND EEC_BLDGFN_GRANDSTAND <GRANDSTAND>. n/a    
68 GREENHOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_GREENHOUSE <GREENHOUSE>. n/a    
69 GUARD_TOWER EEC_BLDGFN_GUARD_TOWER <GUARD_TOWER>. n/a    
70 GUARDHOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_GUARDHOUSE <GUARDHOUSE>. n/a    
71 GUARDROOM EEC_BLDGFN_GUARDROOM <GUARDROOM>. n/a    
72 HARBOUR_MASTERS_OFFICE EEC_BLDGFN_HARBOUR_MASTERS_OFFICE Houses the office of a local official who has charge of mooring and berthing of <VESSEL>s, collecting <HARBOUR> fees, and related functions; a harbour masters office. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:2]  
73 HAYSTACK EEC_BLDGFN_HAYSTACK <HAYSTACK>. n/a    
74 HEALTH_OFFICE EEC_BLDGFN_HEALTH_OFFICE <HEALTH_OFFICE>. n/a    
75 HOSPITAL EEC_BLDGFN_HOSPITAL <HOSPITAL_BUILDING>. n/a    
76 HOSTEL EEC_BLDGFN_HOSTEL <HOSTEL>. n/a    
77 HOTEL EEC_BLDGFN_HOTEL <HOTEL>. n/a    
78 HOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_HOUSE <HOUSE>. n/a    
79 HUT EEC_BLDGFN_HUT <HUT>. n/a    
80 INDUSTRIAL EEC_BLDGFN_INDUSTRIAL <INDUSTRIAL_BUILDING>. n/a    
81 INDUSTRIAL_OVEN EEC_BLDGFN_INDUSTRIAL_OVEN <INDUSTRIAL_OVEN>. n/a    
82 INSTITUTION EEC_BLDGFN_INSTITUTION Houses an established organization and/or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, and/or culture; an institution [SOED, "institution", 7]. EXAMPLE Place for the care of <HUMAN>s who are destitute, disabled, and/or mentally ill. IR [DFAD, 610, "Institutional (General)"]  
83 INTEREST_SITE EEC_BLDGFN_INTEREST_SITE <INTEREST_SITE>. n/a    
84 JAIL EEC_BLDGFN_JAIL <JAIL>. n/a    
85 KENNEL EEC_BLDGFN_KENNEL <KENNEL>. n/a    
86 KILN EEC_BLDGFN_KILN <KILN>. n/a    
87 LEGATION EEC_BLDGFN_LEGATION <LEGATION_BUILDING>. n/a    
88 LIBRARY EEC_BLDGFN_LIBRARY <LIBRARY>. n/a    
89 LIGHTHOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_LIGHTHOUSE <LIGHTHOUSE>. n/a    
90 MARINE_LOCK EEC_BLDGFN_MARINE_LOCK <MARINE_LOCK>. n/a    
91 MARINE_POLICE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_MARINE_POLICE_STATION <MARINE_POLICE_STATION>. n/a    
92 MARINE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_MARINE_STATION Houses an authority, either governmental (marine related) or specific to a <HARBOUR>, providing specific services to <VESSEL>s; a marine station. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:81] [SOED, "station", 3a-b]
93 MARKET EEC_BLDGFN_MARKET <MARKET>. n/a    
94 MARTELLO_TOWER EEC_BLDGFN_MARTELLO_TOWER <MARTELLO_TOWER>. n/a    
95 MEASURING_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_MEASURING_STATION Houses <EQUIPMENT> and <HUMAN>s that record different measures of environmental phenomena (for example: <<ACCUM_PRECIP>>); a measuring station. n/a    
96 MEDICAL_CENTRE EEC_BLDGFN_MEDICAL_CENTRE Used for medical research and/or the practice of medicine; a medical centre. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:100]  
97 MEMORIAL_MONUMENT EEC_BLDGFN_MEMORIAL_MONUMENT <MEMORIAL_MONUMENT>. n/a    
98 MESS_HALL EEC_BLDGFN_MESS_HALL Supports the serving of meals to large groups of <HUMAN>s; a mess hall. n/a    
99 MILITARY_CIVIL EEC_BLDGFN_MILITARY_CIVIL Used for joint military and civilian purposes. IR [DFAD, 790, "Military/Civil Assoc. Struct. (Gen.)"] [SOED, "station", 6]
100 MILITARY_OPERATIONS EEC_BLDGFN_MILITARY_OPERATIONS <MILITARY_OPERATIONS_BUILDING>. n/a    
101 MISSION EEC_BLDGFN_MISSION <MISSION>. n/a    
102 MOBILE_HOME EEC_BLDGFN_MOBILE_HOME <MOBILE_HOME>. n/a    
103 MOTEL EEC_BLDGFN_MOTEL <MOTEL>. n/a    
104 MOTOR_VEHICLE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_MOTOR_VEHICLE_STATION <MOTOR_VEHICLE_STATION>. n/a    
105 MULTI_UNIT_DWELLING EEC_BLDGFN_MULTI_UNIT_DWELLING <MULTI_UNIT_DWELLING>. n/a    
106 MUNICIPAL_HALL EEC_BLDGFN_MUNICIPAL_HALL <MUNICIPAL_HALL>. n/a    
107 MUNICIPAL_UTILITY_FACILITY EEC_BLDGFN_MUNICIPAL_UTILITY_FACILITY <MUNICIPAL_UTILITY_FACILITY>. n/a    
108 MUSEUM EEC_BLDGFN_MUSEUM <MUSEUM_BUILDING>. n/a    
109 NAUTICAL_CLUB EEC_BLDGFN_NAUTICAL_CLUB <NAUTICAL_CLUB>. n/a    
110 NEWSPAPER_PLANT EEC_BLDGFN_NEWSPAPER_PLANT <NEWSPAPER_PLANT>. n/a    
111 NONE_IMPORTANT EEC_BLDGFN_NONE_IMPORTANT No function and/or service of importance. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:1]  
112 OBSERVATION_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_OBSERVATION_STATION <OBSERVATION_STATION>. n/a    
113 OBSERVATORY EEC_BLDGFN_OBSERVATORY <OBSERVATORY>. n/a    
114 OPERA_HOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_OPERA_HOUSE <OPERA_HOUSE>. n/a    
115 OPERATING_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_OPERATING_STATION A temporary or semi-permanent station for research, observation, and/or operational support; an operating station. n/a   [SOED, "base", 8]
116 OUTBUILDING EEC_BLDGFN_OUTBUILDING <OUTBUILDING>. n/a    
117 PALACE EEC_BLDGFN_PALACE <PALACE>. n/a    
118 PAPER_MILL EEC_BLDGFN_PAPER_MILL <PAPER_MILL>. n/a    
119 PARK EEC_BLDGFN_PARK <PARK>. n/a    
120 PARKING_GARAGE EEC_BLDGFN_PARKING_GARAGE <PARKING_GARAGE>. n/a    
121 PETROLEUM EEC_BLDGFN_PETROLEUM <PETROLEUM_BUILDING>. n/a    
122 PIER EEC_BLDGFN_PIER <PIER>. n/a    
123 PILOT_LOOKOUT EEC_BLDGFN_PILOT_LOOKOUT A distinctive <STRUCTURE> on <SHORE> from which <PERSONNEL> keep watch upon events at sea and/or along the <COAST>; a pilot lookout. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:12]  
124 PILOT_OFFICE EEC_BLDGFN_PILOT_OFFICE The office and/or headquarters of marine pilots; the place where the services of a marine pilot may be obtained. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:11]  
125 POLICE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_POLICE_STATION <POLICE_STATION>. n/a    
126 PORT_CONTROL EEC_BLDGFN_PORT_CONTROL Houses the authorized <PERSONNEL> established at a <MARINE_PORT> or port complex to coordinate arrangements for logistic support and harbour services to <VESSEL>s under naval control and to otherwise support the naval control of shipping; port control. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:80] [SOED, "base", 8]
127 POST_OFFICE EEC_BLDGFN_POST_OFFICE <POST_OFFICE>. n/a    
128 POWER_GENERATION EEC_BLDGFN_POWER_GENERATION <POWER_GENERATION_BUILDING>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:17]
129 POWER_SUBSTATION EEC_BLDGFN_POWER_SUBSTATION <POWER_SUBSTATION>. n/a    
130 POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE_PYLON EEC_BLDGFN_POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE_PYLON <POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE_PYLON>. n/a    
131 PRISON EEC_BLDGFN_PRISON <PRISON>. n/a    
132 PROCESSING EEC_BLDGFN_PROCESSING <PROCESSING_BUILDING>. n/a    
133 PUBLIC_HEALTH_OFFICE EEC_BLDGFN_PUBLIC_HEALTH_OFFICE Houses the office of an official that is charged with the administration of health laws and sanitary inspections; a public health office. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:4]  
134 PUBLIC_INN EEC_BLDGFN_PUBLIC_INN <PUBLIC_INN>. n/a    
135 PUMP_ROOM EEC_BLDGFN_PUMP_ROOM <PUMP_ROOM>. n/a    
136 RACE_TRACK EEC_BLDGFN_RACE_TRACK <RACE_TRACK>. n/a    
137 RAILWAY_SIGNAL_BOX EEC_BLDGFN_RAILWAY_SIGNAL_BOX <RAILWAY_SIGNAL_BOX>. n/a    
138 RAILWAY_SIGNAL_STRUCTURE EEC_BLDGFN_RAILWAY_SIGNAL_STRUCTURE <RAILWAY_SIGNAL_STRUCTURE>. n/a    
139 RAILWAY_SIGNALMAN_HOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_RAILWAY_SIGNALMAN_HOUSE <RAILWAY_SIGNALMAN_HOUSE>. n/a    
140 RAILWAY_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_RAILWAY_STATION <RAILWAY_STATION>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:8]
141 RAILWAY_STORAGE_REPAIR EEC_BLDGFN_RAILWAY_STORAGE_REPAIR <RAILWAY_STORAGE_REPAIR_BUILDING>. n/a    
142 RANGER_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_RANGER_STATION <RANGER_STATION>. n/a    
143 RECREATION EEC_BLDGFN_RECREATION Used for recreation. n/a   [SOED, "recreation", 4]
144 RECREATIONAL_PIER EEC_BLDGFN_RECREATIONAL_PIER <RECREATIONAL_PIER>. n/a    
145 REDOUBT EEC_BLDGFN_REDOUBT A small, often hidden, <STRUCTURE> in which soldiers can hide themselves while they are fighting; a redoubt. n/a   [SOED, "redoubt", 1]
146 REFORMATORY EEC_BLDGFN_REFORMATORY <REFORMATORY_BUILDING>. n/a    
147 REFUGE_SHELTER EEC_BLDGFN_REFUGE_SHELTER A <SHELTER> for use as protection in times of hardship and/or danger; a refuge shelter. n/a   [SOED, "shelter", 1]
148 REPAIR_FACILITY EEC_BLDGFN_REPAIR_FACILITY <REPAIR_BUILDING>. n/a    
149 RESCUE EEC_BLDGFN_RESCUE Houses <PERSONNEL> and <EQUIPMENT> used to help (someone or something) out of a dangerous, harmful, and/or unpleasant situation; a rescue building. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:79] [SOED, "rescue"]
150 RESIDENCE EEC_BLDGFN_RESIDENCE Residence. n/a   [SOED, "residence", 5]
151 RESIDENCE_OR_AGRICULTURE EEC_BLDGFN_RESIDENCE_OR_AGRICULTURE Serves as a residence and/or supports agricultural production. EXAMPLES <<<RESIDENCE>>>, <FARM_BUILDING>. IR [DFAD, 450, "Residential/Agricultural Assoc. Strct. (Gen.)"]  
152 RESTAURANT EEC_BLDGFN_RESTAURANT <RESTAURANT>. n/a    
153 RETAIL_FACILITY EEC_BLDGFN_RETAIL_FACILITY <RETAIL_FACILITY>. n/a    
154 ROAD_MAINTENANCE_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_ROAD_MAINTENANCE_STATION A <LOCATION> at which <EQUIPMENT> and <MATERIAL>s used to maintain and repair <ROAD>s are stored; a road maintenance station. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:42]  
155 ROADSIDE_REST_STOP EEC_BLDGFN_ROADSIDE_REST_STOP <ROADSIDE_REST_STOP>. n/a    
156 ROUNDHOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_ROUNDHOUSE <ROUNDHOUSE>. n/a    
157 RUINS EEC_BLDGFN_RUINS <RUINS>. n/a    
158 SANATORIUM EEC_BLDGFN_SANATORIUM <SANATORIUM>. n/a    
159 SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION <SATELLITE_GROUND_STATION>. n/a    
160 SAWMILL EEC_BLDGFN_SAWMILL <SAWMILL>. n/a    
161 SCHOOL EEC_BLDGFN_SCHOOL <SCHOOL_BUILDING>. n/a    
162 SCIENCE EEC_BLDGFN_SCIENCE <SCIENCE_BUILDING>. n/a    
163 SEMINARY EEC_BLDGFN_SEMINARY <SEMINARY>. n/a    
164 SENIOR_CITIZENS_HOME EEC_BLDGFN_SENIOR_CITIZENS_HOME <SENIOR_CITIZENS_HOME>. n/a    
165 SHED EEC_BLDGFN_SHED <SHED>. n/a    
166 SHIPYARD EEC_BLDGFN_SHIPYARD <SHIPYARD>. n/a    
167 SHOPPING_CENTRE EEC_BLDGFN_SHOPPING_CENTRE <SHOPPING_CENTRE>. n/a    
168 SHRINE EEC_BLDGFN_SHRINE A <BUILDING> for public Shinto worship; a shrine. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:24]  
169 SPORTSPLEX EEC_BLDGFN_SPORTSPLEX A large <STRUCTURE> with various connected <ROOM>s or a related group of <BUILDING>s, with <EQUIPMENT>, <FACILITY>s, and <SITE>s for various sporting events; a sportsplex. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:111]  
170 STADIUM EEC_BLDGFN_STADIUM <STADIUM>. n/a   [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:41]
171 STEEL_MILL EEC_BLDGFN_STEEL_MILL <STEEL_MILL>. n/a    
172 STORAGE_TANK EEC_BLDGFN_STORAGE_TANK <STORAGE_TANK>. n/a    
173 TEL_SHELTER EEC_BLDGFN_TEL_SHELTER A hardened <STRUCTURE> designed for the military to house a transporter-erector-launcher and deploy <MISSILE>s; a TEL shelter. n/a    
174 TELEPHONE_EXCHANGE_MAIN EEC_BLDGFN_TELEPHONE_EXCHANGE_MAIN A <STRUCTURE> serving as a main telephone exchange. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:86] [SOED, "exchange", 3b]
175 TELEPHONE_SWITCHING EEC_BLDGFN_TELEPHONE_SWITCHING A <STRUCTURE> serving as a telephone exchange; a telephone switching centre. IR [FACC, Annex B, BFC:40] [SOED, "exchange", 3b]
176 TELESCOPE EEC_BLDGFN_TELESCOPE <TELESCOPE>. n/a    
177 TEMPORARY_ENCAMPMENT EEC_BLDGFN_TEMPORARY_ENCAMPMENT <TEMPORARY_ENCAMPMENT>. n/a    
178 THEATRE EEC_BLDGFN_THEATRE <THEATRE>. n/a    
179 TIMEBALL EEC_BLDGFN_TIMEBALL Displays a visual time signal in form of a ball; a timeball. PR [S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:37]  
180 TOWN_HALL EEC_BLDGFN_TOWN_HALL <TOWN_HALL>. n/a    
181 TRADING_POST EEC_BLDGFN_TRADING_POST <TRADING_POST>. n/a    
182 TRANSPORTATION EEC_BLDGFN_TRANSPORTATION <TRANSPORTATION_BUILDING>. n/a    
183 VEGETABLE_OIL_MILL EEC_BLDGFN_VEGETABLE_OIL_MILL <VEGETABLE_OIL_MILL>. n/a    
184 VEHICLE_SCALE EEC_BLDGFN_VEHICLE_SCALE <VEHICLE_SCALE>. n/a    
185 WAREHOUSE EEC_BLDGFN_WAREHOUSE <WAREHOUSE>. n/a    
186 WATER_DRIVEN_GRISTMILL EEC_BLDGFN_WATER_DRIVEN_GRISTMILL <WATER_DRIVEN_GRISTMILL>. n/a    
187 WATER_TOWER EEC_BLDGFN_WATER_TOWER <WATER_TOWER>. n/a    
188 WEAPONS_RANGE EEC_BLDGFN_WEAPONS_RANGE <WEAPONS_RANGE>. n/a    
189 WEATHER_STATION EEC_BLDGFN_WEATHER_STATION <WEATHER_STATION>. n/a    
190 WIND_TUNNEL EEC_BLDGFN_WIND_TUNNEL <WIND_TUNNEL>. n/a    
191 WIND_VANE EEC_BLDGFN_WIND_VANE <WIND_VANE>. n/a    
192 WINDMILL EEC_BLDGFN_WINDMILL <WINDMILL>. n/a    
193 WINDSCREEN EEC_BLDGFN_WINDSCREEN A <STRUCTURE> used to provide shelter from the <WIND>. n/a   [SOED, "windscreen"]
194 WORSHIP_PLACE EEC_BLDGFN_WORSHIP_PLACE <WORSHIP_PLACE>. n/a    

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BFC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUILT_UP_REGION_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUILT_UP_REGION_DENSITY

EDCS Attribute Code: 209

Definition:
The relative density of a <BUILT_UP_REGION>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 SPARSE EEC_BLTUPREGNDENS_SPARSE The concentration of <BUILDING>s in the <REGION> is low; a large amount of open <LAND> remains; sparse. IR [FACC, Annex B, BAC:1]  
2 MODERATE EEC_BLTUPREGNDENS_MODERATE The concentration of <BUILDING>s in the <REGION> is such that space remains for the construction of more <BUILDING>s; a significant amount of open <LAND> remains; moderate. IR [FACC, Annex B, BAC:3]  
3 DENSE EEC_BLTUPREGNDENS_DENSE The concentration of <BUILDING>s in the <REGION> is such that few places remain to construct more <BUILDING>s; very little open <LAND> is available; dense. IR [FACC, Annex B, BAC:2]  

EDCS Group Labels: SHELTER, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BAC]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BULK_RICHARDSON_NUMBER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BULK_RICHARDSON_NUMBER

EDCS Attribute Code: 1680

Definition:
An estimate of the <<GRADIENT_RICHARDSON_NUMBER>> formed by approximating local gradients by finite difference across layers; bulk Richardson number.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: FLUID_CONDITION, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [GMET, "Bulk Richardson number"]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUOY_SHAPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUOY_SHAPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 210

Definition:
The shape of a <BUOY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 BARREL EEC_BUOYSHAP_BARREL The upper part of the body above the water line or the greater part of the <SUPERSTRUCTURE> has the form of a barrel or cylinder floating horizontally; a barrel, or a tun. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:6]  
2 CAN EEC_BUOYSHAP_CAN The upper part of the body above the water line or the greater part of the <SUPERSTRUCTURE> has the shape of a cylinder, or a truncated cone that approximates to a cylinder, with a flat end uppermost; a can. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:2]  
3 CONICAL EEC_BUOYSHAP_CONICAL The upper part of the body above the water line or the greater part of the <SUPERSTRUCTURE> has approximately the shape or the appearance of a pointed cone with the point upwards; conical or ogival shaped, a nun. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:1]  
4 PILLAR EEC_BUOYSHAP_PILLAR The upper part of the body above the water line or the greater part of the <SUPERSTRUCTURE> is a narrow vertical structure; a pillar or lattice tower. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:4]  
5 SHUTTLE EEC_BUOYSHAP_SHUTTLE A specially constructed shuttle shaped <BUOY> that is used in ice conditions. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:8]  
6 SPAR EEC_BUOYSHAP_SPAR The upper part of the body above the water line or the greater part of the <SUPERSTRUCTURE> has the form of a pole, spar, spindle, or of a very long cylinder, floating upright. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:5]  
7 SPHERICAL EEC_BUOYSHAP_SPHERICAL The upper part of the body above the water line or the greater part of the <SUPERSTRUCTURE> is spherical. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:3]  
8 SUPER EEC_BUOYSHAP_SUPER A very large <BUOY>, generally more than 5 metres in diameter; a super buoy. PR [S57A, Attribute, BOYSHP:7]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: PR

Reference: [S57A, Attribute: BOYSHP]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUOY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUOY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 211

Definition:
The type of a <BUOY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 ANCHORAGE EEC_BUOYTY_ANCHORAGE Marks the <BOUNDARY> of a designated <ANCHORAGE>. IR [CANS]  
2 ANCHORING_PROHIBITED EEC_BUOYTY_ANCHORING_PROHIBITED Indicates that anchoring is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:20]  
3 APEX EEC_BUOYTY_APEX An autonomous drifting buoy profiler used to measure subsurface currents and make profile measurements; apex buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:84] [APEX]
4 ARTICULATED EEC_BUOYTY_ARTICULATED <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>s consisting of a length of <PIPE> attached directly to a sinker by means of a pivot or such other <DEVICE> employing the principle of the universal joint; an articulated light. The positional integrity is intermediary between that of a <BUOY> and a fixed aid. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:35]  
5 BERTHING_PERMITTED EEC_BUOYTY_BERTHING_PERMITTED Indicates that berthing is allowed. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:33]  
6 BERTHING_PROHIBITED EEC_BUOYTY_BERTHING_PROHIBITED Indicates that berthing is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:21]  
7 BIFURCATION EEC_BUOYTY_BIFURCATION Marks the <LOCATION> where a <MARINE_CHANNEL> divides, indicating which is the preferred and/or main <MARINE_CHANNEL>; a bifurcation buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:22]  
8 CABLE EEC_BUOYTY_CABLE Indicates the <LOCATION> of submarine cables. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:109]  
9 CARDINAL EEC_BUOYTY_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant with respect to the point of interest; it should be passed to the indicated side of the mark; a cardinal buoy. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM]  
10 CAUTION EEC_BUOYTY_CAUTION Caution. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:85]  
11 CHANNEL_CENTRE EEC_BUOYTY_CHANNEL_CENTRE Marks the centre of a <MARINE_CHANNEL>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:21]  
12 CHANNEL_EDGE_GRADIENT EEC_BUOYTY_CHANNEL_EDGE_GRADIENT Indicates the gradient of the <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of a dredged <MARINE_CHANNEL> edge. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:35]  
13 CLEARING_LINE EEC_BUOYTY_CLEARING_LINE Indicates a <MARINE_CLEARING_LINE>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:41]  
14 COMPASS_ADJUSTMENT EEC_BUOYTY_COMPASS_ADJUSTMENT Compass adjustment. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:32]  
15 CONTROL EEC_BUOYTY_CONTROL Marks a <REGION> where boating is restricted; a control buoy. IR [CANS]  
16 DAN EEC_BUOYTY_DAN Serves as a temporary <MARKER> during minesweeping operations to indicate <BOUNDARY>s of swept paths, swept areas, known hazards, and other <LOCATION>s or reference points; a dan. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:37]  
17 DAYBEACON EEC_BUOYTY_DAYBEACON A fixed, unlighted <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>, typically consisting of a coloured, lettered sign atop a post; a daybeacon. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:90]  
18 DEGAUSSING_RANGE EEC_BUOYTY_DEGAUSSING_RANGE Indicates a degaussing range. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:4]  
19 DIVING EEC_BUOYTY_DIVING Marks a <REGION> where scuba and/or other such diving activity is in progress. IR [CANS]  
20 DND_CANADA EEC_BUOYTY_DND_CANADA Maintained by the Canadian DND. IR [CANS]  
21 EAST_CARDINAL EEC_BUOYTY_EAST_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings north-east and south-east taken from the point of interest; it should be passed to the east side of the <BUOY>; an east cardinal buoy. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:2]  
22 ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE EEC_BUOYTY_ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE Indicates an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:34]  
23 EXPLOSIVES_ANCHORAGE EEC_BUOYTY_EXPLOSIVES_ANCHORAGE Marks the <BOUNDARY> of a designated <ANCHORAGE> for <VESSEL>s carrying explosives. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:30]  
24 FAIRWAY EEC_BUOYTY_FAIRWAY Marks a landfall, the entrance to a <MARINE_CHANNEL>, or the centre of a <MARINE_CHANNEL>; a fairway buoy. IR [CANS]  
25 FERRY_CROSSING EEC_BUOYTY_FERRY_CROSSING Indicates that a ferry <ROUTE> crosses the <MARINE_ROUTE>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:37]  
26 FIRING_DANGER EEC_BUOYTY_FIRING_DANGER Indicates a firing danger, usually at sea. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:1]  
27 FISH_TRAP EEC_BUOYTY_FISH_TRAP Marks a <FISH_TRAP>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:33]  
28 FLOAT EEC_BUOYTY_FLOAT General-purpose and not intended for navigational purposes; a float buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:2]  
29 FLOAT_WITH_BEACON EEC_BUOYTY_FLOAT_WITH_BEACON General-purpose and supports a <BEACON> but not intended for navigational purposes; a float with beacon. EXAMPLES Supporting mooring, supporting measurement <EQUIPMENT>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:35]  
30 FOUL_GROUND EEC_BUOYTY_FOUL_GROUND Indicates a <MARINE_FOUL_GROUND>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:45]  
31 GENERAL_WARNING EEC_BUOYTY_GENERAL_WARNING Indicates that special caution must be exercised near the <BUOY>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:27]  
32 GPS EEC_BUOYTY_GPS Indicates a <LOCATION> at which a GPS position has been accurately determined. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:48]  
33 HELIPORT EEC_BUOYTY_HELIPORT Indicates a <HELIPORT>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:47]  
34 ICE EEC_BUOYTY_ICE Designed to be placed on sea ice, containing a transmitter, and designed to monitor ice conditions; an ice buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:103]  
35 ILLUMINATED EEC_BUOYTY_ILLUMINATED Externally illuminated. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:38]  
36 INFORMATION EEC_BUOYTY_INFORMATION Displays, by means of words and/or symbols, information of interest to the mariner. IR [CANS]  
37 INSTALLATION EEC_BUOYTY_INSTALLATION Used for loading tankers with <PETROLEUM> or natural gas; an installation buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:99]  
38 ISOLATED_DANGER EEC_BUOYTY_ISOLATED_DANGER Moored on or above an isolated danger that has navigable <WATER> all around it. IR [CANS]  
39 JUNCTION EEC_BUOYTY_JUNCTION Junction. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:23]  
40 KEEPOUT EEC_BUOYTY_KEEPOUT Marks a <REGION> where <VESSEL>s are prohibited; a keepout buoy. IR [CANS]  
41 LARGE_AUTOMATED_NAVIGATION EEC_BUOYTY_LARGE_AUTOMATED_NAVIGATION Designed to take the place of a <LIGHTSHIP> where construction of an offshore light station is not feasible; large automated navigational buoy. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:15]  
42 LATERAL EEC_BUOYTY_LATERAL Indicates the <BOUNDARY> of a <MARINE_CHANNEL> or suggested <MARINE_ROUTE>; a lateral buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:5]  
43 LEADING EEC_BUOYTY_LEADING Serves as a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> that is so located as to indicate the path to be followed; leading buoys identify a leading line when they are in transit. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:16]  
44 LIGHT_FLOAT EEC_BUOYTY_LIGHT_FLOAT A boat-like structure used instead of a light <BUOY> in waters where strong <WATER_CURRENT>s are experienced and/or when a greater <<HEIGHT>> than that of a light <BUOY> is necessary; a light float. PR [S32, "light float"]  
45 MARKER_VESSEL EEC_BUOYTY_MARKER_VESSEL A <VESSEL> that is used as a target during a military exercise; a marker vessel. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:3]  
46 MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAFT EEC_BUOYTY_MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAFT Indicates the maximum draft of <VESSEL> permitted. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:30]  
47 MEASURED_DISTANCE EEC_BUOYTY_MEASURED_DISTANCE Forms part of a transit indicating one end of a measured distance. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:17]  
48 MILITARY_PRACTICE EEC_BUOYTY_MILITARY_PRACTICE Indicates a <REGION> within which naval, military, and/or aerial exercises are carried out; a military practice area. PR [S32, "exercise area"]  
49 MODIFIED_PORT_LATERAL EEC_BUOYTY_MODIFIED_PORT_LATERAL Located at a point where a <MARINE_CHANNEL> divides when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating the preferred <MARINE_CHANNEL> (or primary <MARINE_ROUTE>); a modified port-hand lateral buoy. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:4]  
50 MODIFIED_STARBOARD_LATERAL EEC_BUOYTY_MODIFIED_STARBOARD_LATERAL Located at a point where a <MARINE_CHANNEL> divides when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating the preferred <MARINE_CHANNEL> (or primary <MARINE_ROUTE>); a modified starboard-hand lateral buoy. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:3]  
51 MOORING EEC_BUOYTY_MOORING Used for mooring or securing a <VESSEL> or <SEAPLANE>. IR [CANS]  
52 MOORING_WITH_TELEGRAPH EEC_BUOYTY_MOORING_WITH_TELEGRAPH <<<MOORING>>>, where a telegraph is available. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:8]  
53 MOORING_WITH_TELEPHONE EEC_BUOYTY_MOORING_WITH_TELEPHONE <<<MOORING>>>, where a telephone is available. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:9]  
54 NAVIGATION_COMM_CONTROL EEC_BUOYTY_NAVIGATION_COMM_CONTROL Large and stabilized, supporting navigation, communication, and control. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:102]  
55 NORTH_CARDINAL EEC_BUOYTY_NORTH_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings north-east and north-west taken from the point of interest; a north cardinal buoy. It should be passed to the north side of the <BUOY>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:1]  
56 NOTICE EEC_BUOYTY_NOTICE Supports a notice board or sign indicating information to the mariner. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:18]  
57 OBSTRUCTION EEC_BUOYTY_OBSTRUCTION Indicates a <MARINE_OBSTRUCTION>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:25]  
58 ODAS EEC_BUOYTY_ODAS Supports a scientific, meteorological, and/or oceanographic station; an Ocean Data Acquisition System. IR [CANS]  
59 OUTER_LANDFALL EEC_BUOYTY_OUTER_LANDFALL Indicates a seaward approach to a <HARBOUR>; an outer landfall. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:11]  
60 OUTFALL EEC_BUOYTY_OUTFALL Indicates the <LOCATION> of an outfall or the <LOCATION> at which it leaves the <LAND>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:8]  
61 OVERTAKING_PROHIBITED EEC_BUOYTY_OVERTAKING_PROHIBITED Indicates that overtaking is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:22]  
62 PIPELINE EEC_BUOYTY_PIPELINE Indicates the <LOCATION> of submarine <PIPELINE>s. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:39]  
63 PORT_HAND EEC_BUOYTY_PORT_HAND Marks the port (left) side of a <MARINE_CHANNEL> or the location of a danger that must be kept on the port (left) side of the <VESSEL> when proceeding in the upstream <DIRECTION>; a port-hand buoy. IR [CANS]  
64 PORT_HAND_LATERAL EEC_BUOYTY_PORT_HAND_LATERAL Indicates the port (left) <BOUNDARY> of a navigational <MARINE_CHANNEL> or suggested <MARINE_ROUTE> when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage". IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:1]  
65 PREFERRED_CHANNEL_PORT EEC_BUOYTY_PREFERRED_CHANNEL_PORT Indicates that the preferred <MARINE_CHANNEL> is to the port side. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:13]  
66 PREFERRED_CHANNEL_STARBOARD EEC_BUOYTY_PREFERRED_CHANNEL_STARBOARD Indicates that the preferred <MARINE_CHANNEL> is to the starboard side. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:14]  
67 PRIVATE EEC_BUOYTY_PRIVATE Privately maintained. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:13]  
68 QUARANTINE EEC_BUOYTY_QUARANTINE Intended for mooring <VESSEL>s under quarantine. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:28]  
69 RECORDING EEC_BUOYTY_RECORDING Used to record data for scientific purposes. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:10]  
70 RECREATION_ZONE EEC_BUOYTY_RECREATION_ZONE Indicates a recreation zone. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:12]  
71 REDUCED_WAKE EEC_BUOYTY_REDUCED_WAKE Indicates that <VESSEL>s must not generate excessive wake. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:24]  
72 REFUGE EEC_BUOYTY_REFUGE Indicates a place of safety; a refuge. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM]  
73 RESTRICT_HORIZ_CLEAR EEC_BUOYTY_RESTRICT_HORIZ_CLEAR Indicates the minimum horizontal clearance available for passage. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:31]  
74 RESTRICT_VERT_CLEAR EEC_BUOYTY_RESTRICT_VERT_CLEAR Indicates the minimum vertical clearance available for passage. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:29]  
75 SAFE_WATER EEC_BUOYTY_SAFE_WATER Indicates safe <WATER> surrounding the <BUOY>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:18]  
76 SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE EEC_BUOYTY_SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE Indicates an <ANCHORAGE> for <SEAPLANE>s. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:11]  
77 SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN EEC_BUOYTY_SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN Indicates that a <VESSEL> should sound its siren or horn. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:28]  
78 SOUTH_CARDINAL EEC_BUOYTY_SOUTH_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings south-east and south-west taken from the point of interest; a south cardinal buoy. It should be passed to the south side of the <BUOY>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:3]  
79 SPECIAL_PURPOSE EEC_BUOYTY_SPECIAL_PURPOSE Designed or used for a special purpose. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:15]  
80 SPEED_LIMIT EEC_BUOYTY_SPEED_LIMIT Indicates that a limit to <<SPEED>> applies. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:25]  
81 SPOIL_GROUND EEC_BUOYTY_SPOIL_GROUND Indicates the limit of a spoil ground. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:7]  
82 STARBOARD_HAND EEC_BUOYTY_STARBOARD_HAND Marks the starboard (right) side of a <MARINE_CHANNEL> or the location of a danger, which must be kept on the starboard (right) side of the <VESSEL> when proceeding in the upstream <DIRECTION>; a starboard-hand buoy. IR [CANS]  
83 STARBOARD_HAND_LATERAL EEC_BUOYTY_STARBOARD_HAND_LATERAL Indicates the starboard (right) <BOUNDARY> of a navigational <MARINE_CHANNEL> or suggested <MARINE_ROUTE> when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage". IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:2]  
84 STOP EEC_BUOYTY_STOP Indicates the place where the bow of a <VESSEL> must stop when traffic lights show red. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:26]  
85 STRONG_CURRENT EEC_BUOYTY_STRONG_CURRENT Warns of strong <WATER_CURRENT>s. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:32]  
86 SWIMMING EEC_BUOYTY_SWIMMING Marks the <BOUNDARY> of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE_REGION> in which <HUMAN>s may swim and therefore <VESSEL> movement may be restricted. IR [CANS]  
87 TANKER EEC_BUOYTY_TANKER Serves both mooring, and fluid transfer to and/or from tanker, functions. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:17]  
88 TARGET EEC_BUOYTY_TARGET Indicates an <OBJECT> toward which something is directed, including the distinctive marking or instrumentation of a ground point to aid its identification on a photograph; a target. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:2]  
89 TELEGRAPH_CABLE EEC_BUOYTY_TELEGRAPH_CABLE Marks the presence of a telegraph <ELECTRICAL_CABLE>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:26]  
90 TELEPHONE EEC_BUOYTY_TELEPHONE Indicates the presence of a telephone. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:36]  
91 TROT_LINE EEC_BUOYTY_TROT_LINE Anchors one end of a trot-line. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:39]  
92 TSS EEC_BUOYTY_TSS Indicates a TSS. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:19]  
93 TWO_WAY_PROHIBITED EEC_BUOYTY_TWO_WAY_PROHIBITED Indicates a one-way <MARINE_ROUTE>; two-way traffic prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:23]  
94 UNKNOWN_PURPOSE EEC_BUOYTY_UNKNOWN_PURPOSE Detailed characteristics and purpose are unknown. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:52]  
95 WARPING EEC_BUOYTY_WARPING Used for mooring and specially laid to assist <VESSEL>s hauling off a quay, jetty, or other <SHORELINE_CONSTRUCTION>; a warping buoy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:27]  
96 WAVE_METER EEC_BUOYTY_WAVE_METER Wave meter. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:101]  
97 WAVERIDER EEC_BUOYTY_WAVERIDER Loose, tethered, and containing an accelerometer to measure the vertical accelerations of the <BUOY> as it moves with <WATER_WAVE>s; a waverider. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:100]  
98 WEST_CARDINAL EEC_BUOYTY_WEST_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings south-west and north-west taken from the point of interest; it should be passed to the west side of the <BUOY>; a west cardinal buoy. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:4]  
99 WORK_IN_PROGRESS EEC_BUOYTY_WORK_IN_PROGRESS Indicates that work, generally construction, is in progress. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:51]  
100 WRECK EEC_BUOYTY_WRECK Marks a <MARINE_WRECK>. IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:24]  
101 YACHTING EEC_BUOYTY_YACHTING Used by yachtsmen. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:46]  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, TRNSP, WATERBODY_SURFACE

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BUT]

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BUOYANT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BUOYANT

EDCS Attribute Code: 1661

Definition:
Indication that a physical <OBJECT> is buoyant [SOED, “buoyant”].

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: BOOLEAN

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_OBJECT

Reference Type: n/a

Reference: none

Supplemental References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: BYPASS_CONDITION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_BYPASS_CONDITION

EDCS Attribute Code: 212

Definition:
The degree of ease or ability to circumvent a destroyed section of <BRIDGE>, <TUNNEL>, or <MOUNTAIN_PASS> within a 2 kilometre distance on each side of the <OBJECT> (ignoring the presence of other similar <OBJECT>s); the bypass condition.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type Reference Supplemental references
1 EASY EEC_BYPCND_EASY Can be bypassed within 2 kilometres of the <OBJECT> and no additional work is required; easy. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCC:1]  
2 DIFFICULT EEC_BYPCND_DIFFICULT Can be bypassed within 2 kilometres of the <OBJECT> with additional work required; difficult. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCC:2]  
3 IMPOSSIBLE EEC_BYPCND_IMPOSSIBLE <TERRAIN_OBSTACLE> cannot be bypassed within 2 kilometres of the <OBJECT>; impossible. IR [FACC, Annex B, BCC:3]  

EDCS Group Labels: LAND_TRNSP, TRNSP

Reference Type: IR

Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BCC]

Supplemental References: none


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