http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossaryINSPIRE Registry teamJRC-INSPIRE-SUPPORT@ec.europa.euhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/registry2014-05-05 14:16 PM CEST2014-05-05 14:16 PM CESTINSPIRE glossaryThe INSPIRE Glossary contains general terms and definitions that specify the common terminology used in the INSPIRE Directive and in the INSPIRE Implementing Rules documents. The glossary supports the use of a consistent language in different documents when referring to the terms.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Actor2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTActorAn actor specifies a role played by a user or any other system that interacts with the system under consideration (UML 2.1.2 Superstructure, Clause 16)http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ApplicationData2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTApplication dataData in support of user requirementsNOTE The term is generally used as a complementary term to “reference data". For example, the road network objects is considered “reference data” and navigation information attached to the road network objects is considered “application data”.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ApplicationSchema2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTApplication schemaConceptual schema for data required by one or more applications [ISO 19101]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Class2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTClassDescription of a set of objects that share the same properties, constraints, and semantics [UML 2.1.2 - modified]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CodeList2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCodelistValue domain including a code for each permissible value [ISO 19136]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ConceptualModel2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTConceptual modelModel that defines concepts of a universe of discourse [ISO 19101]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ConceptualSchema2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTConceptual schemaFormal description of a conceptual model [ISO 19101]EXAMPLE ISO 19107 contains a formal description of geometrical and topological concepts using the conceptual schema language UML.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ConceptualSchemaLanguage2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTConceptual schema languageFormal language based on a conceptual formalism for the purpose of representing conceptual schemas [ISO 19101]EXAMPLE UML, EXPRESS, ORM and INTERLIS are examples of conceptual schema languages.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Coverage2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCoverageSpatial object that acts as a function to return values from its range for any direct position within its spatial, temporal or spatiotemporal domain [ISO 19123 - modified]EXAMPLE Orthoimage, digital elevation model (as grid or TIN), point grids etc.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataHarmonisation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData harmonisationProviding access to spatial data through network services in a representation that allows for combining it with other harmonised data in a coherent way by using a common set of data product specificationsNOTE This includes agreements about coordinate reference systems, classification systems, application schemas, etc.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataInteroperabilityComponent2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData interoperability componentIndividual aspect that will be addressed to support the interoperability of spatial data sets [DS-D2.5]EXAMPLE Rules for application schemas, identifier management, terminology, etc. are examples of the components.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataInteroperabilityProcess2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData interoperability processProcess of developing harmonised data product specifications and implementing the necessary arrangements to transform spatial data into interoperable spatial data [DS-D2.5]NOTE Two general options exist: The reference version of the spatial data set may either be changed/restructured itself (“harmonised”) or it may be kept as-is and the transformation may occur on-the-fly whenever a spatial data service operating on the spatial data set is invoked. In cases where the location of a spatial object has to be changed to comply with Article 10 (2), it is expected that the location information in the reference version of the spatial data set is updated to reflect the mutual consent.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataProduct2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData productData set or data set series that conforms to a data product specification [ISO 19131]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataProductSpecification2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData product specificationDetailed description of a data set or data set series together with additional information that will enable it to be created, supplied to and used by another party [ISO 19131]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataSet2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData setIdentifiable collection of data [ISO 19115]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataSetSeries2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData set seriesCollection of data sets sharing the same product specification [ISO 19115]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DataSpecification2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTData specification(used as a synonym to data product specification)NOTE If the context is unambiguous, “data specification” is often used instead of “INSPIRE data specification” to improve readability.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Endonym2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEndonymName of a spatial object in one of the languages occurring in that area where the spatial object is situated [UNGEGN Glossary of Terminology - modified]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Entity2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEntityReal-world phenomenon [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Enumeration2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEnumerationData type whose values are enumeration literals [UML 2.1.2 - modified]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ESDI2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTESDIEuropean spatial data infrastructure as built based on the INSPIRE Directive [DS-D2.5]NOTE The ESDI is expected to include, for example, additional content beyond the data provided by those that are legally mandated to do so according to the directive.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Exonym2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTExonymName used in a specific language for a spatial object situated outside the area where that language is spoken, and differing in its form from the name used in an official or well-established language of that area where the spatial object is located [UNGEGhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ExternalObjectIdentifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTExternal object identifierUnique object identifier which is published by the responsible body, which may be used by external applications to reference the spatial object [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Feature2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFeatureAbstraction of real world phenomena [ISO 19101]NOTE The term “(geographic) feature” as used in the ISO 19100 series of International Standards, in other specifications like IHO S-57, and in this document is synonymously with spatial object as used in this document. Unfortunately “spatial object” is also used in the ISO 19100 series of International Standards, however with a different meaning: a spatial object in the ISO 19100 series is a spatial geometry or topology.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/FeatureCatalogue2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFeature catalogueCatalogue(s) containing definitions and descriptions of the spatial object types, their attributes and associated components occurring in one or more spatial data sets, together with any operations that may be applied [ISO 19110 – modified]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/FeatureConcept2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFeature conceptConcept that may be specified in detail as one or more spatial object types [ISO/DIS 19126 – modified]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/FeatureConceptDictionary2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFeature concept dictionaryDictionary that contains definitions of and related descriptive information about concepts that may be specified in detail in a feature catalogue [ISO/DIS 19126]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/FeatureRelatedConcepts2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFeature-related conceptsAbstract specification of the semantics of a property of a spatial object type [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Gazetteer2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGazetteerDirectory of instances of a class or classes of features containing some information regarding position [ISO 19112]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GeneralFeatureModel2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGeneral feature modelMeta-model for spatial object types and their property types specified by ISO 19109 [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GeographicIdentifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGeographic identifierSpatial reference in the form of a label or code that identifies a location [ISO 19112]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GeographicalGridSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGeographical grid systemHarmonised multi-resolution grid with a common point of origin and standardised location and size of grid cells [INSPIRE Directive]NOTE 1 Geographical grid systems are not limited to rectified grids or grids using cell axes parallel to the meridians.NOTE 2 This document adopts the definition of the 2003 Workshop on European Reference Grids, which includes not only the grid describing the domain of a coverage but also its range. Thus, a 'geographical grid' is equivalent to an ISO 19123 coverage. The unqualified term 'grid' may refer either to a grid geometry or a geographical grid (coverage) depending on the context.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/HarmonisedDataProductSpecifications2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTHarmonised data product specificationsSet of data product specifications that support the provision of access to interoperable spatial data through spatial data services in a representation that allows for combining it with other interoperable spatial data in a coherent way [DS-D2.5]NOTE 1 The harmonised data product specifications will be based on the data interoperability components.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/HomologousSpatialObjects2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTHomologous spatial objectsSet of spatial objects that correspond to the same real-world phenomenon, but are described by different information according to the different levels of details or point of views [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Identifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTIdentifierLinguistically independent sequence of characters capable of uniquely and permanently identifying that with which it is associated [ISO 19135]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/InfrastructureForSpatialInformation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTInfrastructure for spatial informationMeans metadata, spatial data sets and spatial data services; network services and technologies; agreements on sharing, access and use; and coordination and monitoring mechanisms, processes and procedures, established, operated or made available in accordahttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/INSPIREApplicationSchema2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTINSPIRE application schemaApplication schema specified in an INSPIRE data specification [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/INSPIREDataSpecification2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTINSPIRE data specificationHarmonised data product specification for a theme adopted as an Implementing Rule [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/InspireGeo-portal2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTINSPIRE geo-portalMeans an Internet site, or equivalent, providing access to the services referred to in Article 11(1) [INSPIRE Directive]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/InternalObjectIdentifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTInternal object identifierUnique object identifier which is used internally and is not intended to be used to identify or reference the spatial object by external applications [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Interoperability2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTInteroperabilityMeans the possibility for spatial data sets to be combined, and for services to interact, without repetitive manual intervention, in such a way that the result is coherent and the added value of the data sets and services is enhanced [INSPIRE Directive]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/InteroperableSpatialData2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTInteroperable spatial dataSpatial data conformant to the harmonised data product specifications [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LevelOfDetail2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLevel of detailQuantity of information that portrays the real worldNOTE The concept comprises data capturing rules of spatial object types, the accuracy and the types of geometries, and other aspects of a data specification. In particular, it is related to the notions of scale and resolution.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Life-cycleInformation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLife-cycle informationSet of properties of a spatial object that describe the temporal characteristics of a version of a spatial object or the changes between versionshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Life-cycleRules2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLife-cycle rulesRules that specify the types of changes to a spatial object that result in either the creation of a new version or in the deletion / retirement of the spatial objecthttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LinearReferenceSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLinear reference systemReference system that identifies a location by reference to a segment of a linear spatial object and distance along that segment from a given point [ISO 19116 - modified]NOTE synonymous with linear referencing system.EXAMPLE kilometre markers along a motorway or railway, references along the centre line of a river spatial object from the intersection with a bridge spatial object.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LinguisticText2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLinguistic textText consisting of or related to languagehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Metadata2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadataMeans information describing spatial data sets and spatial data services and making it possible to discover, inventory and use them [INSPIRE Directive]NOTE A more general definition provided by ISO 19115 is "data about data"http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Multicultural2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMulticulturalMultiplicity in systems of values held by different groups: ethnic, regional, or professional [Hofstede G. 1980. Culture’s Consequences, Sage: London – modified]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Multilingual2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMultilingualIn or using several languages [Oxford Dictionary]multilingualhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MultipleRepresentation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMultiple representationRepresentation of the relationship between homologous spatial objects [DS-D2.5]multiple representationhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Object2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTObjectIn this document used synonymous with spatial objectobjecthttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ObjectReferencing2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTObject referencingConsistent method of referencing spatial data to location using existing spatial objects [DS-D2.5]object referencinghttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Ontology2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTOntologyRepresentation of a set of concepts within a domain and the relationships between those concepts [Wikipedia]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Profile2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTProfileSet of one or more base standards or subsets of base standards, and, where applicable, the identification of chosen clauses, classes, options and parameters of those base standards, that are necessary for accomplishing a particular function [ISO 19106]NOTE A profile is derived from base standards so that by definition, conformance to a profile is conformance to the base standards from which it is derived.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/PublicAuthority2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTPublic authorityMeans:(a) any government or other public administration, including public advisory bodies, at national, regional or local level;(b) any natural or legal person performing public administrative functions under national law, including specific duties, achttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ReferenceData2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTReference dataSpatial objects that are used to provide location information in object referencing [DS-D2.5]NOTE Typical reference data are topographic or cadastral data.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ReferenceModel2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTReference modelArchitectural framework for a specific context, e.g. an application or an information infrastructure [DSD2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Register2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTRegisterSet of files containing identifiers assigned to items with descriptions of the associated items [ISO 19135]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Registry2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTRegistryInformation system on which a register is maintained [ISO 19135]registerhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Resolution2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTResolutionResolution expresses the size of the smallest object in a spatial data set that can be described. It refers to the amount of detail that can be discerned. It is also known as granularity. Resolution is also limited because geo-spatial databases are intentNOTE In a regular gridded coverage (e.g. raster data in 2D grids), resolution expresses the area in the real world that is represented by the size of a raster cell.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Scale2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTScaleThe relation between the dimensions of features on a map and the geographic objects they represent on the earth, commonly expressed as a fraction or a ratio. A map scale of 1/100,000 or 1:100,000 means that one unit of measure on the map equals 100,000 ofNOTE A data set has no real scale as the user may choose at which scale he or she wants to display it. Nevertheless, it is usually not appropriate to display a data set at an arbitrary scale, so typically some scale information is associated with a data set (or its data product specification). This may be a scale range or a medium scale (i.e. it is relevant to use and display the data set around this “medium scale”).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialData2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial dataMeans any data with a direct or indirect reference to a specific location or geographical area [INSPIRE Directive]NOTE The use of the word “spatial” in INSPIRE is unfortunate as in the everyday language its meaning goes beyond the meaning of “geographic” – which is considered by the Drafting Team as the intended scope – and includes subjects such as medical images, molecules, or other planets to name a few. However, since the term is used as a synonym for geographic in the draft Directive, this document uses the term “spatial data” as a synonym for the term “geographic data” used by the ISO 19100 series of International Standards and which is defined as “data with implicit or explicit reference to a location relative to the Earth.”http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialDataServices2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial data servicesMeans the operations which may be performed, by invoking a computer application, on the spatial data contained in spatial data sets or on the related metadata;http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialDataSet2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial data setMeans an identifiable collection of spatial data [INSPIRE Directive]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialObject2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial objectMeans an abstract representation of a real-world phenomenon related to a specific location or geographical area [INSPIRE Directive]NOTE It should be noted that the term has a different meaning in the ISO 19100 series. It is also synonymous with "(geographic) feature" as used in the ISO 19100 series.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialObjectType2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial object typeClassification of spatial objects [DS-D2.5]NOTE In the conceptual schema language UML a spatial object type will be described by a class with stereotype <<FeatureType>>.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialReferenceSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial reference systemSystem for identifying position in the real world [ISO 19112]NOTE Spatial reference systems do not necessarily use coordinates to identify a position.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialSchema2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial schemaConceptual schema of spatial geometries and topologies to be used in an application schema [DSD2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/TemporalReferenceSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTemporal reference systemReference system against which time is measured [ISO 19108]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/TemporalSchema2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTemporal schemaConceptual schema of temporal geometries and topologies to be used in an application schema [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ThematicIdentifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTThematic identifierDescriptive unique object identifier applied to spatial objects in a defined information theme [DSD2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Theme2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTThemeGrouping of spatial data according to Annex I, II and III of the INSPIRE Directive [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ThirdParty2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTThird partyMeans any natural or legal person other than a public authority [INSPIRE Directive]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Transformation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTransformationAn act, process, or instance of change in structure, appearance, or character [Webster]NOTE In the context of INSPIRE two types of transformations are in particular relevant. The transformation of coordinates from one reference system to another and the transformation of a query or data instance from one application schema to another.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/UniqueObjectIdentifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTUnique object identifierIdentifier associated with a spatial object [DS-D2.5]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Unit2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTUnitDefined quantity in which dimensioned parameters are expressed [ISO 19111]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/UniverseOfDiscourse2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTUniverse of discourseView of the real or hypothetical world that includes everything of interest [ISO 19101]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/UseCase2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTUse caseA use case defines a goal-oriented set of interactions between actors and the system under consideration.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Version2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTVersionParticular variation of a spatial objectNOTE A version of a spatial object is associated with a version identifier allowing to distinguish two versions of the same spatial object. Versions are usually also associated with temporal information allowing a user to analyse the evolution of a spatial object. EXAMPLE If a spatial object type Building has an attribute functionalUse, the value of the attribute changes due to a change in the way the building is used, and the life-cycle rules of the data set specify that a change in this attribute value will result in a new version, then a new version will be created and the existing version will be marked as superseded in its life-cycle information – often by specifying an end date/time for the lifespan of the version.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/PostalAddress2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTPostal addressSet of information which, for a postal item, allows the unambiguous determination of an actual or potential delivery point, usually combined with the specification of an addressee and/or mailee. (Universal Postal Union 2006)Note: The description of postal delivery points most often uses the common address com¬ponents like e.g. thoroughfare name and locator (address number etc.), in addition they can also include specific postal designations like post codes and P.O. box identifiers. Although these postal designators originally were intended solely for the use of the postal service, especially the post code has frequently been adopted and used for other purposes – as a generic place identifier.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DynamicSegmentation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDynamic segmentationA way of modelling linear networks where segmentation of the linear elements is independent of the attribution.NOTE Typically dynamic segmentation is achieved by defining the attributes as separate objects having their locations defined by using linear referencing mechanisms, allowing attributes refer to parts of the linear elements.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LinearElement2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLinear element1-dimensional object that serves as the axis along which linear referencing is performed.NOTE Also known as curvilinear element.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LinearReferencing2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLinear referencingSpecification of a location relative to a one-dimensional object as a measurement along (and optionally offset from) that element.NOTE An alternative to specifying a location as a two or three dimensional spatial position.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/StaticSegmentation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTStatic segmentationA way of modelling geographic information in general and linear networks in particular where the segmentation of the elements is dependent on the set of attributes defined for the linear element.NOTE A linear element describing a road segment using this approach must be split in smaller segments whereever an attribute (such as road width, speed limit, pavement type) changes value.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/RiverBasin2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTRiver basinThe area of land from which all surface run-off flows through a sequence of streams, rivers and, possibly, lakes into the sea at a single river mouth, estuary or delta.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Sub-basin2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSub-basinThe area of land from which all surface run-off flows through a series of streams, rivers and, possibly, lakes to a particular point in a water course (normally a lake or a river confluence).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Glacier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGlacierA large mass of snow and ice moving slowly down a slope or valley from above the snowlinehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Snowfield2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSnowfieldA large area permanently covered by snow or ice over land or water.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Foreshore2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTForeshoreThat part of the shore or beach which lies between the low water mark and the coastline/shoreline. The same condition may exist in non-contiguous off-shore areashttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Riverbank2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTRiverbankThe limit line between the water area of a river and the area of land.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Fictitious2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFictitiousAn indication that the geometry of the feature is not well definedhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CrossSectionWatercourse2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCross section (watercourse)A series of profiles of the watercourse bed geometry taken along the length of the watercoursehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DischargeRate2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDischarge rateRate of water flow in the segmentunits of measure should be a volume rate of flow, e.g. m^3/shttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/FlowDirection2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFlow directionDirection of water flow in the segment relative to digitisation of segment geometryhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Groundwater2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGroundwaterAll water which is below the surface of the ground in the saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LargeRiver2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLarge riverRivers that have a catchment area > 50,000 km2 or main tributaries that have a catchment area > 5,000 km2.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/LargeLake2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLarge lakeLakes that have a surface area > 500 km2.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MainRiver2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMain riverRivers that have a catchment area > 500 km2.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MainLake2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMain lakeLakes that have a surface area > 10 km2.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ArtificialWaterBody2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTArtificial water bodyA body of surface water created by human activity.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/HeavilyModifiedWaterBody2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTHeavily modified water bodyA body of surface water which as a result of physical alterations by human activity is substantially changed in character, as designated by the Member State in accordance with the provisions of WFD Annex II.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DikeLevee2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDike / leveeAn embankment built to restrict the flow of waterhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Wharf2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTWharfA structure built along or at an angle to the shore of navigable waters so that ships may lie alongside to receive and discharge cargo and passengerhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SluiceGate2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSluice gateA gate used to regulate the flow of waterhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Culvert2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCulvertA sewer or drain crossing under a road, track, or embankment, without affecting the construction of the crossed featurehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Aqueduct2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTAqueductA pipe or artificial channel designed to transport water from a remote source, usually by gravityhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Bridge2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTBridgeA man-made structure spanning and providing passage over a body of water, depression, or other obstacleshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Cistern2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCisternA man-made container used for collection or storage of rain waterhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Tank2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTankA container used for the storage of liquids or gaseshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Well2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTWellA hole drilled or dug into the earth or sea bed for the extraction of liquids or gaseshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/NaturalWatercourse2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTNatural watercourseNatural rivers and streams naturally preserved and that have been canalised either for navigation or for preventing flood disasterhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ManMadeWatercourse2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMan made watercourseA watercourse entirely created by man for drainage or transportation purpose, this includes canals and ditches.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/HeavilyModified2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTHeavily modifiedAn object that may once have been natural, but has been extensively modifiede.g. a river that has been canalisedhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Bifurcation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTBifurcationA fork or division of a watercoursehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/VanishingPoint2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTVanishing pointPoint where a watercourse disappears undergroundhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Confluence2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTConfluencePoint where different watercourse branches merge into onehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/RiverBasinDistrict2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTRiver basin districtThe area of land and sea, made up of one or more neighbouring river basins together with their associated groundwaters and coastal waters, which is identified under Article 3(1) as the main unit for management of river basins.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Aquifer2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTAquiferSubsurface layer or layers of rock or other geological strata of sufficient porosity and permeability to allow either a significant flow of groundwater or the abstraction of significant quantities of groundwater.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Dam2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDamA barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level to form a reservoir or to prevent flooding.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Spring2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpringA flow of water rising or welling naturally from the earth.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Natura20002015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTNatura2000Natura 2000 is a European Union-wide network of nature protection areas established under the 1992 Habitats Directive. The aim of the network is to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats. It is comprised of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) designated by Member States under the Habitats Directive, and also incorporates Special Protection Areas (SPAs) designated under the 1979 Birds Directive. The establishment of this network ofprotected areas also fulfils a Community obligation under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ProtectedSite2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTProtected SiteA Protected Site is an area designated or managed within a framework of international, Community and Member States' legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives. Protected Sites and Protected Areas are synonymous.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ProtectedArea2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTProtected AreaProtected Sites and Protected Areas are synonymous.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CRS2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCoordinate reference systemA coordinate reference system is a coordinate system related to an object by a datum (from: ISO 19111:2007).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CoordinateSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCoordinate systemA coordinate system specifies how coordinates are to be assigned to points by means of mathematical rules (from: ISO 19111:2007).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Datum2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDatumA datum is a parameter or set of parameters that define the position of the origin, the scale, and the orientation of a coordinate system (from: ISO 19111:2007).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GridPoint2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGrid pointPoint located at the intersection of two or more curves in a grid (from: ISO 19123)http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/EuroRoadS2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEuroRoadSAn EC funded project (2003-2006) with the aim of producing a specification framework to support interoperable road information.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Eurocontrol2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEurocontrolEurocontrol is the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation. The civil and military intergovernmental organisation now counts 38 Member States from across Europe. It is based in Belgium with specialised offices in six other European countries.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CharacterString2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCharacter stringMeans the value domain of metadata elements expressed as a set of characters treated as a unithttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/FreeText2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTFree textMeans the value domain of metadata elements expressed in one or more natural languageshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Lineage2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTLineageMeans the history of a data set, and the life cycle from collection and acquisition through compilation and derivation to its current form, in accordance with EN ISO 19101http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata elementMeans a discrete unit of metadata, in accordance with EN ISO 19115Metadata for spatial data sets and spatial data set series includes the following metadata elements (Table 1):- Resource title- Resource abstract- Resource type- Resource locator- Unique resource identifier- Resource language- Topic category- Keyword- Geographic bounding box- Temporal reference- Lineage- Spatial resolution- Conformity- Conditions for acess and use- Limitations on public access- Responsible organisation- Metadata point of contact- Metadata date- Metadata languageMetadata for spatial data services includes the following metadata elements (Table 2):- Resource title- Resource abstract- Resource type- Resource locator- Coupled resource- Spatial data service type- Keyword- Geographic bounding box- Temporal reference- Spatial resolution- Conformity- Conditions for acess and use- Limitations on public access- Responsible organisation- Metadata point of contact- Metadata date- Metadata languagehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Namespace2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTNamespaceMeans a collection of names, identified by a uniform resource identifier (URI) reference, which are used in extensible markup language (XML) documents as element names and attribute nameshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Quality2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTQualityMeans the totality of characteristics of a product that bear on its ability to satisfy stated and implied needs, in accordance with EN ISO 19101http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Resource2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTResourceMeans an information resource that has a direct or indirect reference to a specific location or geographic areahttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialDataSetSeries2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial data set seriesMeans a collection of spatial data sets sharing the same product specificationhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ResourceTitle2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Resource titleThis a characteristic, and often unique, name by which the resource is known.The value domain of this metadata element is free text.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ResourceAbstract2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Resource abstractThis is a brief narrative summary of the content of the resource.The value domain of this metadata element is free text.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ResourceType2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Resource typeThis is the type of resource being described by the metadata.The value domain of this metadata element is defined in Part D.1.1. Resource type:1.1. Spatial data set series (series)1.2. Spatial data set (dataset)1.3. Spatial data services (services)http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ResourceLocator2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Resource locatorThe resource locator defines the link(s) to the resource and/or the link to additional information about the resource.The value domain of this metadata element is a character string, commonly expressed as uniform resource locator (URL).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-UniqueResourceIdentifier2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Unique resource identifierA value uniquely identifying the resource.The value domain of this metadata element is a mandatory character string code, generally assigned by the data owner, and a character string namespace uniquely identifying the context of the identifier code (for example, the data owner).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-CoupledResource2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Coupled resourceIf the resource is a spatial data service, this metadata element identifies, where relevant, the target spatial data set(s) of the service through their unique resource identifiers (URI).The value domain of this metadata element is a mandatory character string code, generally assigned by the data owner, and a character string namespace uniquely identifying the context of the identifier code (for example, the data owner).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ResourceLanguage2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Resource languageThe language(s) used within the resource.The value domain of this metadata element is limited to the languages defined in ISO 639-2.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-TopicCategory2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Topic categoryThe topic category is a high-level classification scheme to assist in the grouping and topic-based search of available spatial data resources.2. TOPIC CATEGORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN ISO 191152.1. Farming (farming)Rearing of animals and/or cultivation of plants.This category applies to Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme Annex III(9) Agricultural and aquaculture facilities.2.2. Biota (biota)Flora and/or fauna in natural environment.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(17) Bio-geographical regions, Annex III(18) Habitats and biotopes, Annex III(19) Species distribution.2.3. Boundaries (boundaries)Legal land descriptions.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex I(4) Administrative units, Annex III(1) Statistical units.2.4. Climatology / Meteorology / Atmosphere (climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere)Processes and phenomena of the atmosphere.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(13) Atmospheric conditions, Annex III(14) Meteorological geographical features.2.5. Economy (economy)Economic activities, conditions and employment.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(20) Energy resources, Annex III(21) Mineral resources.2.6. Elevation (elevation)Height above or below sea level.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme: Annex II(1) Elevation.2.7. Environment (environment)Environmental resources, protection and conservation.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme: Annex I(9) Protected sites.2.8. Geoscientific Information (geoscientificInformation)Information pertaining to earth sciences.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(3) Soil , Annex II(4) Geology, Annex III(12) Natural risk zones.2.9. Health (health)Health, health services, human ecology, and safety.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme: Annex III(5) Human health and safety.2.10. Imagery / Base Maps / Earth Cover (imageryBaseMapsEarthCover)Base maps.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex II(3) Orthoimagery, Annex II(2) Land cover.2.11. Intelligence / Military (intelligenceMilitary)Military bases, structures, activities.This category does not apply specifically to any Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes.2.12. Inland Waters (inlandWaters)Inland water features, drainage systems and their characteristics.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme: Annex I(8) Hydrography.2.13. Location (location)Positional information and services.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex I(3) Geographical names, Annex I(5) Addresses.2.14. Oceans (oceans)Features and characteristics of salt water bodies (excluding inland waters).This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(16) Sea regions, Annex III(15) Oceanographic geographical features.2.15. Planning / Cadastre (planningCadastre)Information used for appropriate actions for future use of the land.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex I(6) Cadastral parcels, Annex III(4) Land use, Annex III(11) Area management/restriction/regulation zones & reporting units.2.16. Society (society)Characteristics of society and cultures.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(10) Population distribution – demography.2.17. Structure (structure)Man-made construction.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data themes: Annex III(2) Buildings, Annex III(8) Production and industrial facilities, Annex III(7) Environmental monitoring facilities.2.18. Transportation (transportation)Means and aids for conveying persons and/or goods.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme: Annex I(7) Transport networks.2.19. Utilities / Communication (utilitiesCommunication)Energy, water and waste systems and communications infrastructure and services.This category applies to the following Directive 2007/2/EC spatial data theme: Annex III(6) Utility and governmental services.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-SpatialDataServiceType2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Spatial data service typeThis is a classification to assist in the search of available spatial data services. A specific service shall be categorised in only one category.The value domain of this metadata element is defined in Part D.3 of the Regulation on metadata.3. SPATIAL DATA SERVICE TYPE3.1. Discovery Service (discovery)Services making it possible to search for spatial data sets and services on the basis of the content of the corresponding metadata and to display the content of the metadata.3.2. View Service (view)Service that makes it possible, as a minimum, to display, navigate, zoom in and out, pan or overlay viewable spatial data sets and to display legend information and any relevant content of metadata.3.3. Download Service (download)Service that enables copies of spatial data sets, or parts of such sets, to be downloaded and, where practicable, accessed directly.3.4. Transformation Service (transformation)Service that enables spatial data sets to be transformed with a view to achieving interoperability.3.5. Invoke Spatial Data Service (invoke)Service that allows defining both the data inputs and data outputs expected by the spatial service and a workflow or service chain combining multiple services. It also allows defining the external web service interface of the workflow or service chain.3.6. Other Service (other)http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-Keyword2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - KeywordIf the resource is a spatial data service, at least one keyword from Part D.4 shall be provided. If a resource is a spatial data set or spatial data set series, at least one keyword shall be provided from the general environmental multilingual thesaurusFor each keyword, the following metadata elements shall be provided:3.1. Keyword valueThe keyword value is a commonly used word, formalised word or phrase used to describe the subject. While the topic category is too coarse for detailed queries, keywords help narrowing a full text search and they allow for structured keyword search.The value domain of this metadata element is free text.3.2. Originating controlled vocabularyIf the keyword value originates from a controlled vocabulary (thesaurus, ontology), for example GEMET, the citation of the originating controlled vocabulary shall be provided.This citation shall include at least the title and a reference date (date of publication, date of last revision or of creation) of the originating controlled vocabulary.Part D.4 of the Regulation on metadata includes the Classification of spatial data services. The keywords are based on the geographic services taxonomy of EN ISO 19119. This taxonomy is organised in categories, the subcategories defining the value domain of the classification of spatial data services.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-GeographicBoundingBox2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Geographic bounding boxThis is the extent of the resource in the geographic space, given as a bounding box.The bounding box shall be expressed with westbound and eastbound longitudes, and southbound and northbound latitudes in decimal degrees, with a precision of at least two decimals.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-TemporalReference2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Temporal referenceThis metadata element addresses the requirement to have information on the temporal dimension of the data as referred to in Article 8(2)(d) of Directive 2007/2/EC. At least one of the metadata elements referred to in points 5.1 to 5.4 shall be provided.The value domain of the metadata elements referred to in points 5.1 to 5.4 is a set of dates. Each date shall refer to a temporal reference system and shall be expressed in a form compatible with that system. The default referencesystem shall be the Gregorian calendar, with dates expressed in accordance with ISO 8601.5.1. Temporal extentThe temporal extent defines the time period covered by the content of the resource. This time period may be expressed as any of the following:— an individual date,— an interval of dates expressed through the starting date and end date of the interval,— a mix of individual dates and intervals of dates.5.2. Date of publicationThis is the date of publication of the resource when available, or the date of entry into force. There may be more than one date of publication.5.3. Date of last revisionThis is the date of last revision of the resource, if the resource has been revised. There shall not be more than one date of last revision.5.4. Date of creationThis is the date of creation of the resource. There shall not be more than one date of creation.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-Lineage2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - LineageThis is a statement on process history and/or overall quality of the spatial data set. Where appropriate it may include a statement whether the data set has been validated or quality assured, whether it is the official version (if multiple versions exist)The value domain of this metadata element is free text.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-SpatialResolution2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Spatial resolutionSpatial resolution refers to the level of detail of the data set. It shall be expressed as a set of zero to many resolution distances (typically for gridded data and imagery-derived products) or equivalent scales (typically for maps or map-derived productAn equivalent scale is generally expressed as an integer value expressing the scale denominator.A resolution distance shall be expressed as a numerical value associated with a unit of length.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-Conformity2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - ConformityThe requirements referred to in Article 5(2)(a) and Article 11(2)(d) of Directive 2007/2/EC relating to the conformity, and the degree of conformity, with implementing rules adopted under Article 7(1) of Directive 2007/2/EC shall be addressed by the follo7.1. SpecificationThis is a citation of the implementing rules adopted under Article 7(1) of Directive 2007/2/EC or other specification to which a particular resource conforms.A resource may conform to more than one implementing rules adopted under Article 7(1) of Directive 2007/2/EC or other specification.This citation shall include at least the title and a reference date (date of publication, date of last revision or of creation) of the implementing rules adopted under Article 7(1) of Directive 2007/2/EC or of the specification.7.2. DegreeThis is the degree of conformity of the resource to the implementing rules adopted under Article 7(1) of Directive 2007/2/EC or other specification.The value domain of this metadata element is defined in Part D.Degree of conformity:1. Conformant (conformant)The resource is fully conformant with the cited specification.2. Not Conformant (notConformant)The resource does not conform to the cited specification.3. Not evaluated (notEvaluated)Conformance has not been evaluated.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ConditionsForAccessAndUse2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Conditions for access and useThis metadata element defines the conditions for access and use of spatial data sets and services, and where applicable, corresponding fees as required by Article 5(2)(b) and Article 11(2)(f) of Directive 2007/2/EC.The value domain of this metadata element is free text.The element must have values. If no conditions apply to the access and use of the resource, ‘no conditions apply’ shall be used. If conditions are unknown, ‘conditions unknown’ shall be used.This element shall also provide information on any fees necessary to access and use the resource, if applicable, or refer to a uniform resource locator (URL) where information on fees is available.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-LimitationsOnPublicAccess2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Limitations on public accessWhen Member States limit public access to spatial data sets and spatial data services under Article 13 of Directive 2007/2/EC, this metadata element shall provide information on the limitations and the reasons for them. If there are no limitations on public access, this metadata element shall indicate that fact.The value domain of this metadata element is free text.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-ResponsibleOrganisation2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Responsible organisationFor the purposes of Article 5(2)(d) and Article 11(2)(g) of Directive 2007/2/EC, the following two metadata elements shall be provided: 9.1. Responsible party 9.2. Responsible party role.9.1. Responsible partyThis is the description of the organisation responsible for the establishment, management, maintenance and distribution of the resource.This description shall include:— the name of the organisation as free text,— a contact e-mail address as a character string.9.2. Responsible party roleThis is the role of the responsible organisation.The value domain of this metadata element is defined in Part D.Responsible party role:1. Resource Provider (resourceProvider)Party that supplies the resource.2. Custodian (custodian)Party that accepts accountability and responsibility for the data and ensures appropriate care and maintenance of the resource.3. Owner (owner)Party that owns the resource.4. User (user)Party who uses the resource.5. Distributor (distributor)Party who distributes the resource.6. Originator (originator)Party who created the resource7. Point of Contact (pointOfContact)Party who can be contacted for acquiring knowledge about or acquisition of the resource.8. Principal Investigator (principalInvestigator)Key party responsible for gathering information and conducting research.9. Processor (processor)Party who has processed the data in a manner such that the resource has been modified.10. Publisher (publisher)Party who published the resource.11. Author (author)Party who authored the resource.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-MetadataPointOfContact2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Metadata point of contactThis is the description of the organisation responsible for the creation and maintenance of the metadata.This description shall include:— the name of the organisation as free text,— a contact e-mail address as a character string.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-MetadataDate2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Metadata dateThe date which specifies when the metadata record was created or updated.This date shall be expressed in conformity with ISO 8601.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MetadataElement-MetadataLanguage2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMetadata element - Metadata languageThis is the language in which the metadata elements are expressed.The value domain of this metadata element is limited to the official languages of the Community expressed in conformity with ISO 639-2.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DiscoveryService2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDiscovery service (discovery)Services making it possible to search for spatial data sets and services on the basis of the content of the corresponding metadata and to display the content of the metadata.The service is included in the classification of the spatial data service types, described in the metadata element "Spatial data service type".http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ViewService2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTView service (view)Service that makes it possible, as a minimum, to display, navigate, zoom in and out, pan or overlay viewable spatial data sets and to display legend information and any relevant content of metadata.The service is included in the classification of the spatial data service types, described in the metadata element "Spatial data service type".http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DownloadService2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDownload service (download)Service that enables copies of spatial data sets, or parts of such sets, to be downloaded and, where practicable, accessed directly.The service is included in the classification of the spatial data service types, described in the metadata element "Spatial data service type".http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/TransformationService2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTransformation service (transformation)Service that enables spatial data sets to be transformed with a view to achieving interoperability.The service is included in the classification of the spatial data service types, described in the metadata element "Spatial data service type".http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/InvokeSpatialDataService2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTInvoke spatial data service (invoke)Service that allows defining both the data inputs and data outputs expected by the spatial service and a workflow or service chain combining multiple services. It also allows defining the external web service interface of the workflow or service chain.The service is included in the classification of the spatial data service types, described in the metadata element "Spatial data service type".http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/OtherService2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTOther service (service)N/aThe service is included in the classification of the spatial data service types, described in the metadata element "Spatial data service type".http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SpatialDataServicesClassification2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSpatial data services - classificationN/a4. CLASSIFICATION OF SPATIAL DATA SERVICESThe keywords are based on the geographic services taxonomy of EN ISO 19119. This taxonomy is organised in categories, the subcategories defining the value domain of the classification of spatial data services.100 Geographic human interaction services (humanInteractionService)This category comprises the following subcategories:101 Catalogue viewer (humanCatalogueViewer)Client service that allows a user to interact with a catalogue to locate, browse, and manage metadata about geographic data or geographic services.102 Geographic viewer (humanGeographicViewer)Client service that allows a user to view one or more feature collections or coverages.103 Geographic spreadsheet viewer (humanGeographicSpreadsheetViewer)Client service that allows a user to interact with multiple data objects and to request calculations similar to an arithmetic spreadsheet but extended to geographic data.104 Service editor (humanServiceEditor)Client service that allows a user to control geographic processing services.105 Chain definition editor (humanChainDefinitionEditor)Provides user interaction with a chain definition service.106 Workflow enactment manager.(humanWorkflowEnactmentManager)Provides user interaction with a workflow enactment service.107 Geographic feature editor (humanGeographicFeatureEditor)Geographic viewer that allows a user to interact with feature data.108 Geographic symbol editor (humanGeographicSymbolEditor)Client service that allows a human to select and manage symbol libraries.109 Feature generalisation editor (humanFeatureGeneralizationEditor)Client service that allows a user to modify the cartographic characteristics of a feature or feature collection by simplifying its visualisation, while maintaining its salient elements – the spatial equivalent of simplification.110 Geographic data-structure viewer (humanGeographicDataStructureViewer)Client service that allows a user to access part of data set to see its internal structure.200 Geographic model/information management service (infoManagementService)This category comprises the following subcategories:201 Feature access service (infoFeatureAccessService)Service that provides a client access to and management of a feature store.202 Map access service (infoMapAccessService)Service that provides a client access to a geographic graphics, i.e. pictures of geographic data.203 Coverage access service (infoCoverageAccessService)Service that provides a client access to and management of a coverage store.204 Sensor description service (infoSensorDescriptionService)Service that provides the description of a coverage sensor, including sensor location and orientation, as well as the sensor’s geometric, dynamic, and radiometric characteristics for geo-processing purposes.205 Product access service (infoProductAccessService)Service that provides access to and management of a geographic product store.206 Feature type service (infoFeatureTypeService)Service that provides a client to access to and management of a store of feature type definitions.207 Catalogue service (infoCatalogueService)Service that provides discovery and management services on a store of metadata about instances.208 Registry Service (infoRegistryService)Service that provides access to store of metadata about types.209 Gazetteer service (infoGazetteerService)Service that provides access to a directory of instances of a class or classes of real-world phenomena containing some information regarding position.210 Order handling service (infoOrderHandlingService)Service that provides a client with the ability to order products from a provider.211 Standing order service (infoStandingOrderService)Order handling service that allows a user to request that a product over a geographic area be disseminated when it becomes available.300 Geographic workflow/task management services (taskManagementService)This category comprises the following subcategories:301 Chain definition service (chainDefinitionService)Service to define a chain and to enable it to be executed by the workflow enactment service.302 Workflow enactment service (workflowEnactmentService)The workflow enactment service interprets a chain and controls the instantiation of services and sequencing of activities.303 Subscription service (subscriptionService)Service to allow clients to register for notification about events.400 Geographic processing services – spatial (spatialProcessingService)This category comprises the following subcategories:401 Coordinate conversion service (spatialCoordinateConversionService)Service to change coordinates from one coordinate system to another coordinate system that is related to the same datum.402 Coordinate transformation service (spatialCoordinateTransformationService)Service to change coordinates from a coordinate reference system based on one datum to a coordinate reference system based on a second datum.403 Coverage/vector conversion service (spatialCoverageVectorConversionService)Service to change the spatial representation from a coverage schema to a vector schema, or vice versa.404 Image coordinate conversion service (spatialImageCoordinateConversionService)A coordinate transformation or coordinate conversion service to change the coordinate reference system for an image.405 Rectification service (spatialRectificationService)Service for transforming an image into a perpendicular parallel projection and therefore a constant scale.406 Orthorectification service (spatialOrthorectificationService)A rectification service that removes image tilt and displacement due to terrain elevation.407 Sensor geometry model adjustment service (spatialSensorGeometryModelAdjustmentService)Service that adjusts sensor geometry models to improve the match of the image with other images and/or known ground positions.408 Image geometry model conversion service (spatialImageGeometryModelConversionService)Service that converts sensor geometry models into a different but equivalent sensor geometry model.409 Subsetting service (spatialSubsettingService)Service that extracts data from an input in a continuous spatial region either by geographic location or by grid coordinates.410 Sampling service (spatialSamplingService)Service that extracts data from an input using a consistent sampling scheme either by geographic location or by grid coordinates.411 Tiling change service (spatialTilingChangeService)Service that changes the tiling of geographic data.412 Dimension measurement service (spatialDimensionMeasurementService)Service to compute dimensions of objects visible in an image or other geodata.413 Feature manipulation services (spatialFeatureManipulationService)Register one feature to another, an image, or another data set or coordinate set; correcting for relative translation shifts, rotational differences, scale differences, and perspective differences. Verify that all features in the Feature Collection are topologically consistent according to the topology rules of the Feature Collection, and identifies and/or corrects any inconsistencies that are discovered.414 Feature matching service (spatialFeatureMatchingService)Service that determines which features and portions of features represent the same real world entity from multiple data sources, e.g., edge matching and limited conflation.415 Feature generalisation service (spatialFeatureGeneralizationService)Service that reduces spatial variation in a feature collection to increase the effectiveness of communication by counteracting the undesirable effects of data reduction.416 Route determination service (spatialRouteDeterminationService)Service to determine the optimal path between two specified points based on the input parameters and properties contained in the Feature Collection.417 Positioning service (spatialPositioningService)Service provided by a position-providing device to use, obtain and unambiguously interpret position information, and determines whether the results meet the requirements of the use.418 Proximity analysis service (spatialProximityAnalysisService)Given a position or geographic feature, finds all objects with a given set of attributes that are located within a user-specified distance of the position or feature.500 Geographic processing services – thematic (thematicProcessingService)This category comprises the following subcategories:501 Geoparameter calculation service (thematicGoparameterCalculationService)Service to derive application-oriented quantitative results that are not available from the raw data itself.502 Thematic classification service (thematicClassificationService)Service to classify regions of geographic data based on thematic attributes.503 Feature generalisation service (thematicFeatureGeneralizationService)Service that generalises feature types in a feature collection to increase the effectiveness of communication by counteracting the undesirable effects of data reduction.504 Subsetting service (thematicSubsettingService)Service that extracts data from an input based on parameter values.505 Spatial counting service (thematicSpatialCountingService)Service that counts geographic features.506 Change detection service (thematicChangeDetectionService)Service to find differences between two data sets that represent the same geographical area at different times.507 Geographic information extraction services (thematicGeographicInformationExtractionService)Services supporting the extraction of feature and terrain information from remotely sensed and scanned images.508 Image processing service (thematicImageProcessingService)Service to change the values of thematic attributes of an image using a mathematical function.509 Reduced resolution generation service (thematicReducedResolutionGenerationService)Service that reduces the resolution of an image.510 Image Manipulation Services (thematicImageManipulationService)Services for manipulating data values in images: changing colour and contrast values, applying various filters, manipulating image resolution, noise removal, ‘striping’, systematic-radiometric corrections, atmospheric attenuation, changes in scene illumination, etc.511 Image understanding services (thematicImageUnderstandingService)Services that provide automated image change detection, registered image differencing, significance-ofdifference analysis and display, and area-based and model-based differencing.512 Image synthesis services (thematicImageSynthesisService)Services for creating or transforming images using computer-based spatial models, perspective transformations, and manipulations of image characteristics to improve visibility, sharpen resolution, and/or reduce the effects of cloud cover or haze.513 Multiband image manipulation (thematicMultibandImageManipulationService)Services that modify an image using the multiple bands of the image.514 Object detection service (thematicObjectDetectionService)Service to detect real-world objects in an image.515 Geoparsing service (thematicGeoparsingService)Service to scan text documents for location-based references, such as a place names, addresses, postal codes, etc., in preparation for passage to a geocoding service.516 Geocoding service (thematicGeocodingService)Service to augment location-based text references with geographic coordinates (or some other spatial reference).600 Geographic processing services – temporal (temporalProcessingService)This category comprises the following subcategories:601 Temporal reference system transformation service (temporalReferenceSystemTransformationService)Service to change the values of temporal instances from one temporal reference system to another temporal reference system.602 Subsetting service (temporalSubsettingService)Service that extracts data from an input in a continuous interval based on temporal position values.603 Sampling service (temporalSamplingService)Service that extracts data from an input using a consistent sampling scheme based on temporal position values.604 Temporal proximity analysis service (temporalProximityAnalysisService)Given a temporal interval or event, find all objects with a given set of attributes that are located within a userspecified interval from the interval or event.700 Geographic processing services – metadata (metadataProcessingService)This category comprises the following subcategories:701 Statistical calculation service (metadataStatisticalCalculationService)Service to calculate the statistics of a data set.702 Geographic annotation services (metadataGeographicAnnotationService)Services to add ancillary information to an image or a feature in a feature collection.800 Geographic communication services (comService)This category comprises the following subcategories:801 Encoding service (comEncodingService)Service that provides implementation of an encoding rule and provides an interface to encoding and decoding functionality.802 Transfer service (comTransferService)Service that provides implementation of one or more transfer protocols, which allows data transfer between distributed information systems over offline or online communication media.803 Geographic compression service (comGeographicCompressionService)Service that converts spatial portions of a feature collection to and from compressed form.804 Geographic format conversion service (comGeographicFormatConversionService)Service that converts from one geographic data format to another.805 Messaging service (comMessagingService)Service that allows multiple users to simultaneously view, comment about, and request edits of feature collections.806 Remote file and executable management (comRemoteFileAndExecutableManagement)Service that provides access to secondary storage of geographic features as if it were local to the client.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/AddressableObject2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTAddressable objectSpatial object type which can have instances to which it is meaningful to associate addresses in the context of the INSPIRE scope.Note: Most common addressable objects are real properties, cadastral parcels, buildings, entrances to buildings, dwellings, flats, condominiums/common holds etc., inside a building. Addressable objects can also be other types of sites or constructions like mooring places, points of interest, sports fields, parks, traffic terminals, technical constructions, points of service delivery e.g. for utilities, post etc.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Property2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTPropertyPlot of land and fixed objects attached to it.Note 1: may include, but not restricted to, real property.Note 2: may not have a one to one relationship with cadastral parcel.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CadastralGap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCadastral gapArea which is not supposed to be covered by cadastral parcels, due to national regulation.EXAMPLE- in many countries, the sea- in France and Belgium, the public domain (roads, rivers)Note: should not be confused with areas not yet surveyed and registered.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/TopologicalGap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTopological gapArea which is covered by cadastral parcels in the real world but not in the database.EXAMPLE topological gaps may occur when assembling cadastral parcels coming from several cadastral sheets or after format conversions.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CadastralOverlap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCadastral overlapArea which may be covered by several cadastral parcels, due to national regulation.EXAMPLE in United Kingdom, overlapping parcels may occur where rights are registered at the same space but at different heights e.g. a block of flats where an individual parcel is recorded for each flat.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/TopologicalOverlap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTTopological overlapArea which is covered by only one cadastral parcel in the real world but by several parcels in the database.EXAMPLE topological overlaps may occur when assembling cadastral parcels coming from several cadastral sheets or after format conversions.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GeodeticDatum2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGeodetic datumGeodetic datum is a datum describing the relationship of a two- or threedimensional coordinate system to the Earth (from: ISO 19111:2007).http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Grid2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGridNetwork composed of two or more sets of curves in which the members of each set intersect the members of the other sets in an algorithmic wayNOTE The curves partition a space into grid cells. (from: ISO 19123)http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/MapProjection2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTMap projectionA change of coordinates, based on a one-to-one relationship, from a geodetic coordinate system to a plane, based on the same datum, in accordance with EN ISO 19111http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CompoundCoordinateReferenceSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCompound coordinate reference systemA coordinate reference system using two other independent coordinate reference systems, one for the horizontal component and one for the vertical component, to describe a position, in accordance with EN ISO 19111http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GeodeticCoordinateSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGeodetic coordinate systemA coordinate system in which position is specified by geodetic latitude, geodetic longitude and (in the three-dimensional case) ellipsoidal height, in accordance with EN ISO 19111http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/GridCell2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTGrid cellA cell delineated by grid curveshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/AerodromeReferencePoint2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTAerodrome reference pointThe designated geographical location of an aerodrome, located near the initial or planned geometric centre of the aerodrome and normally remaining where originally establishedhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Airport_Heliport2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTAirport/HeliportA defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft/helicoptershttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DeepWaterRoute2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTDeep water routeA route in a designated area within defined limits which has been accurately surveyed for clearance of sea bottom and submerged obstacles to a minimum indicated depth of waterhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Inter-modalConnection2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTInter-modal connectionA connection between two elements in different transport networks that use a different transport mode, giving the possibility to change transported media (people, goods, etc) from one transport mode to anotherhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/NavaidEquipment2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTNavaid equipmentA physical navaid equipment placed on the Earth surface, like Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range (VOR), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), localizer, Tactical Air Navigation Beacon (TACAN) etc., which help in guiding aircraft traffic safelyhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/RailwayYard2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTRailway yardAn area crossed by a number of parallel railway tracks (usually more than two) interconnected between them, which are used to stop trains in order to load / unload freight without interrupting the traffic of a main railway linehttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/SignificantPoint2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTSignificant pointA specified geographical location used to define an Air Traffic Service (ATS) route, the flight path of an aircraft or for other navigation/ATS purposeshttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ReferenceGrid2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTReference gridReference grid is a grid defined in the real world in order to be used for indirect geo-referencing.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CPControlledGap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCP controlled gapArea which is not supposed to be covered by cadastral parcels, due to national regulation. Gap in the real worldhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CPUncontrolledGap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCP uncontrolled gapArea which is covered by cadastral parcels in the real world but not in the database.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CPControlledOverlap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCP controlled overlapArea which may be covered by several cadastral parcels, due to national regulation. Overlap in the real world.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/CPUncontrolledOverlap2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTCP uncontrolled overlapArea which is covered by only one cadastral parcel in the real world but by several parcels in the database.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ETRS89_EVRS2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTETRS89/EVRSETRS89/EVRS is a compound (ISO 19111) coordinate reference system used for unambiguous 3D georeferencing in Europe areahttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/EuropeanTerrestrialReferenceSystem19892015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEuropean Terrestrial Reference System 1989 (ETRS89)European Terrestrial Reference System 1989 (ETRS89) is used as the horizontal component of ETRS89/EVRShttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/EuropeanVerticalReferenceSystem2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTEuropean Vertical Reference System (EVRS)European Vertical Reference System (EVRS) is used as the vertical component of ETRS89/EVRS.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/BasicPropertyUnit2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTbasic property unitThe basic unit of ownership that is recorded in the land books, land registers or equivalent. It is defined by ownership and homogeneous real property rights, and may be made up of one or several parcels.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Dataset2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTdatasetidentifiable collection of data [ISO 19115:2005, Geographic information — Metadata]http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/DirectAccessDownloadService2020-02-12 08:57 AM CET2020-02-12 08:57 AM CETDirect access download serviceDownload Service which provides access to the Spatial Objects in Spatial Data Sets based upon a query.http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/Pre-definedDownloadService2020-02-12 08:57 AM CET2020-02-12 08:57 AM CETPre-defined data set download serviceService that enables copies of spatial data sets, or parts of such sets, to be downloaded.