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CULTURE (category) :- A general term covering any man-made construction or relict of human activity devoted to the lives of human beings, e.g. industry, transportation and leisure. (excluding activities on waters).
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extraction (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of areas where natural deposits (minerals, fluids, gases) are removed from the ground by human activity including the description of the devices for performing the removal
- extraction:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- mine/quarry:
- An excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting natural deposits.
- well:
- A hole drilled into the earth or sea bed for the extraction of liquids or gasses.
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processing industry (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of areas containing: - factories - facilities where oil/gas is transformed into propelling agents like gasoline etc. - deposits of fluid waste produced by factories.
- processing industry:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- industrial plant/treatment plant:
- A site used for changing or refining a particular material.
- refinery:
- An industrial plant where mineral oils are refined.
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power generation (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of objects devoted to generation and distribution of electric energy excluding the transmission lines for the transportation of the energy.
- power generation:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- power distribution station:
- A facility, along a power line route, in which electric current is transformed and/or distributed.
- power station:
- Area covered by works, including the building(s) and equip- ment necessary for the generation of electric power.
- transformer room:
- Building in which devices are installed to transform electric current from high voltage to low voltage.
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historical-ornamental features (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of man-made constructions or relicts of human activity remarkable for art-historical, culture-historical or prehistoric reasons
- historical-ornamental features:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- castle:
- An old, big building of historical interest, mostly with steeples or towers and which has a significant place in the landscape, and with its belonging surroundings, for instance the park.
- historical site:
- A site or location where remains of ancient civilisations or human activity have been discovered
- megalithic building/dolmen/menhir:
- Ancient erected stones or walls, often ruins, of archaeological interest.
- monastery:
- A building used as monastery with its belonging surroundings.
- pillar:
- Ancient erected construction of archaeological interest.
- troglodytic building:
- Ancient excavations or caves of archaeological interest.
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agriculture (subcategory) : - A general term describing areas of cultivated land excluding woodland cultivated for timber
- agriculture:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- cultivated land:
- Area used for growing cultivated plants, vine, fruit etc.
- windmill:
- A wind-driven system of vanes attached to a tower like structure (excluding wind-generated power plants).
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recreational (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of objects devoted to serve sports activities of any kind, open air amusement, popular education, or places for outdoors living
- recreational:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- athletic field/sports field/playing field:
- An open area where sporting events, exercises, or games occur.
- camping/campground/campsite:
- A location for camping.
- recreation area:
- An area which is mainly used for recreation purposes.
- stadium/amphitheatre:
- An arena for holding and viewing events.
- swimming pool:
- A constructed basin used for swimming outdoors.
- tennis court:
- An area or site used for the sport of tennis.
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miscellaneous features (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of man-made constructions or relicts of human activity like housing areas, buildings for sheltering men or animals in the countryside, hospitals and places where the dead are buried
- miscellaneous features:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- built-up area:
- Area dominated by artificial constructions and pavement.
- cemetery:
- An area of land for burying the dead.
- fence/barbed wire:
- A manmade barrier of relatively light structure used as an enclosure or boundary.
- grave marker/cross:
- A marker indicating an individual grave site, or the summit of a mountain, designed as a cross.
- hospital:
- A building or complex of buildings used as hospital, including associated ground area.
- hut/shelter:
- A small simple or crude house or shelter.
- isolated house/building:
- A relatively permanent structure, roofed and usually walled and designed for some particular use.
- monument:
- A structure erected or maintained as a memorial to a person or event (if historically important).
- ruins/walls:
- The deteriorated remains of an unspecified structure.
- shed:
- A storage facility usually characterised by one or more open sides, support pillars and a roof.
- steeple:
- A structure usually ending in a sharp point and which may be erected on a roof of a building.
- tower (non-communication):
- A relatively tall structure which may be used for observation, support, or storage etc.
- wall:
- A solid man made barrier of heavy material used as an enclosure or boundary or for protection.
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storage (subcategory) : - A general term describing the objects devoted to keep goods produced or collected elsewhere (fluids, gases, minerals etc.) for later use
- storage:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- silo:
- An enclosed container, used for storing grain or fodder.
- tank:
- A container used for the storage of liquids or gases.
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transportation railway (subcategory) : - A general term describing the objects devoted to serve ground traffic on tracks. The objects connecting this kind of transportation with others are not included
- transportation railway:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- railway/tramway:
- A static rail or a set of parallel static rails on which a train or tram may run standing on the rail(s).
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transportation road (subcategory) : - A general term describing the objects devoted to serve ground traffic mainly by wheeled motor vehicles but also by men, or animals used by men. The objects connecting this kind of transportation with others are not included
- transportation road:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- interchange/connection:
- "Interchange" are those crossings between several roads generally including bridges and which avoid a car having to cross the opposite way.
- motorway/road:
- "Road" is a set of elements of the road network to which an administrative identifier applies.
- motorway/road section:
- Section of road which may be circulated by standard four wheeled vehicle.
- node of road network:
- Portion of the road network where road sections communicate to each other, where road sections meet.
- path/mule track:
- Path, trail which cannot be circulated by standard four wheeled vehicles.
- path/mule track section:
- Section of path/trail
- road event:
- Portion of the road network where there may be a reason to stop.
- street:
- Urban roads including street, boulevard, avenue etc. when designated by their single name.
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associated transportation (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of objects - of transportation systems based on cables, or vessels which are closely related to road traffic - connecting road traffic to water and railway traffic - bridges and tunnels
- associated transportation:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- bridge/overpass/viaduct:
- A man-made structure spanning and providing passage over a body of water, depression, or other obstacles. Overpass : Devices which allow for a road section, a rail- way section, a path section, a river portion to cross each other.
- cableway/skilift:
- Cables or static rail(s) which are strung between elevated supports as part of a conveyor system on which cars, buckets, or other carrier units are suspended.
- ferry:
- A route in a body of water where a ferry crosses from one shoreline to another.
- foot bridge:
- A walkway providing passage over a body of water, depression or other obstacle.
- kilometre sign/milestone:
- A marker which designates the distance from a given point, or a location.
- level crossing:
- An area where features of the road network intersect or cross features of the railway network at the same level.
- pipeline:
- A tube for the conveyance of solids, liquids or gases.
- pumping station:
- A facility to move solids, liquids or gases by means of pressure or suction.
- railway gauge change:
- Place where tracks of different gauges meet.
- railway signalmans house:
- Building from which signals and/or switches can be directed by an operator.
- railway station:
- Facilities for managing of passenger- and/or goods traffic at railways including the terminal building(s), platform(s) and other constructions.
- tunnel/underpass:
- An underground or underwater passage, open at both ends, and usually containing a road or railroad.
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communication/transmission (subcategory) : - A general term describing systems aiming at carrying electric energy excluding the objects where the energy is generated or fed into the system, or signals from one point to another through wires, cables, or radio
- communication/transmission:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- communication area:
- Area designated for communication purposes.
- communication network:
- A system which aims at carrying signals from one point to another through wires or radio.
- communication tower:
- A relatively tall structure used for transmitting and/or receiving electronic communication signals.
- power transmission line:
- A system of above ground wires including their supports, which transmit electricity over distance.
HYDROGRAPHY (category) :- A general term covering any man-made construction or relict of human activity devoted to water traffic, water control, water management, and any water body in a natural or man- made bed in fluid or frozen form including the description of the bed itself
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coastal hydro (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of water bodies of the sea without the description of the sea bed, the relatively small areas separating the sea from the land, and the line (defined by agreement) separating the sea from the land
- coastal hydro:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- beach:
- The shore of the sea or lake, sandy or pebbly, brought up by the waves (including the foreshore area).
- coastline/shoreline:
- The line of the mean maximum high tide, below which the tidal flat and the sea bottom is located.
- foreshore/tidal flat:
- That 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 areas. The area which is periodically covered or uncovered by sea water due to the tide.
- island:
- A land mass smaller than a continent and surrounded by water.
- sea:
- An area of water which normally has tidal fluctuation.
- water covered area:
- Area covered with water, fluid or frozen.
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ports, harbours (subcategory) : - A general term describing - the objects in water bodies constructed for preventing vessels from being damaged by waves - the places where vessels can be loaded or unloaded, or can be brought into the water or can be taken out of the water
- ports, harbours:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- anchorage:
- An area of water where vessels anchor or may anchor.
- breakwater/groyne:
- A structure which protects a harbour or beach from forces of the sea.
- harbour:
- A natural or artificial improved body of water providing protection for vessels and anchorage and docking facilities, including the land area for associated facilities.
- pier/quay/wharf/jetty:
- A structure primarily used as berthing places for vessels.
- ship station/berth:
- The place where a ship lies when secured to a pier, wharf, dolphin(s), or dock. It may be a designated place away from the coast line.
- trainingwall:
- A manmade barrier built out into or in the water primarily to restrain or direct currents and waves.
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navaids (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of objects constructed for guiding vessels
- navaids:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- light buoy:
- A floating object, other than a lightship, moored or anchored to the bottom and equipped with a fixed device which displays a luminous or lighted aid to navigation.
- lighthouse:
- A distinctive structure exhibiting light(s) designed to serve as an aid to navigation.
- lightship:
- A distinctively marked manned vessel anchored or moored at a defined point to serve as an aid to navigation.
- radio beacon:
- A specially constructed electronic aid to navigation.
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danger/hazards (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of any man-made or natural obstacle in water bodies generally applicable for water traffic
- danger/hazards:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- reef:
- A rocky or coral elevation at or near enough to the surface of the sea to be a danger to surface navigation.
- rock:
- An isolated rocky formation or single large stone above or below the water surface.
- underwater danger/underwater hazard:
- A known underwater object or area, known to be dangerous to surface navigation.
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depth information (subcategory) : - Description of the form of the beds of water bodies beneath the water surface
- depth information:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- bathymetric line:
- A line connecting points of equal depth at and below the hydrographic datum.
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inland water (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of any water body (excluding the sea) in a natural or man-made bed without the description of the bed itself including the spots where natural water is coming to the earth's surface or vanishing from it
- inland water:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- aqueduct:
- A pipe or artificial channel designed to transport water from a remote source, usually by gravity.
- bog:
- A poorly drained or periodically flooded area, excluding tidal waters, with soil rich in plant residue.
- canal:
- A manmade or improved natural waterway used for transportation.
- catchment area:
- An area of a river system separated from adjacent systems by a watershed; all natural water in that area runs towards the river system by gravity
- ditch/drainage:
- A channel constructed for the purpose of irrigation or drainage.
- ford:
- A shallow place in a body of water used as a crossing. There might be a structure providing dry passage at low water.
- fountain:
- An artificial spring with water.
- lagoon:
- A body of water surrounded by land having a natural or man- made connection with the sea.
- lake/pond:
- A body of water surrounded by land.
- marsh/swamp/reedy fen:
- A saturated area, at times covered with water, supporting vegetation which may include trees.
- reservoir:
- A man made open enclosure or area formed for the storage of water.
- rice field:
- An area periodically covered with water used for growing rice.
- salt pan:
- A flat area of natural surface salt deposits.
- sebkha/salt marsh:
- A natural depression in arid or semi-arid regions whose bed is covered with salt encrusted clayey soil.
- spring/water hole:
- A natural outflow of water from below the ground surface.
- water course:
- A natural flowing water course.
- waterfall:
- A vertical or near vertical descent of water.
- watering trough:
- A man made open water container for animals to drink from.
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miscellaneous inland water (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of particular man- made constructions or relicts of human activity devoted to the control of water flow, and for water traffic management
- miscellaneous inland water:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- dam:
- A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.
- lock/boat lift:
- An enclosure with a pair or series of gates used for raising or lowering vessels as they pass from one water level to another.
- sluice/weir:
- A gate used to regulate the flow of water.
- water intake:
- A tower-like structure associated with a dam or water source and used for the intake of water.
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snow/ice (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of permanently frozen water bodies, the objects recently produced by them, and areas in arctic or sub-arctic regions subjected where the ground is at least partly permanently frozen
- snow/ice:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- glacier:
- A large mass of snow and ice moving slowly down a slope or valley from above the snowline.
- moraine:
- An accumulation of soil and stone debris deposited by a glacier.
- snow field:
- A large area permanently covered by snow or ice over land or water.
- tundra:
- A prairie-like region in the Arctic and Sub-arctic zones which sustains a growth of low vegetation.
HYPSOGRAPHY (category) :- Description of the form and structure of the surface of the earth. It is composed of a surface model (DEM or contour lines), and a surface structure (e.g. ridge-, valley-, break lines)
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relief portrayal (subcategory) : - Description of the form and structure of the surface of the earth. It is composed of a surface model (DEM or contour lines), and a surface structure (e.g. ridge-, valley-, break lines)
- relief portrayal:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- break line:
- Intersecting edge between two adjacent terrain surfaces with a distinct change in the slope angle but not the slope direction between these two surfaces.
- contour line (land):
- A line connecting points having the same vertical datum value.
- ridge line:
- Line representing a ridge top.
- spot elevation/topographic point:
- A designated location with an elevation value relative to a vertical datum.
- valley bottom line:
- A line representation of the lowest part of a valley.
PHYSIOGRAPHY (category) :- A general term describing any natural landform or naturally exposed surface material which is not plants or snow/ice without describing these areas by a surface model
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landforms (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of objects which are from a morphological point of view the components of a landscape without describing these objects by a surface model
- landforms:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- barren land:
- Area with exposed bare soil, rock or sand (except paved areas in built-up land).
- bluff/cliff/escarpment:
- A steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock or earth.
- cave:
- The entrance of a natural subterranean chamber or series of chambers open to the earth's surface.
- conoid:
- A cone-shaped slope of screes accumulated at the base of a wall of a rock by running water or by fallen rocks loosened by frost particularly in alpine regions.
- crevice/crevasse/cleft:
- A narrow fissure, crack, or rift in the earth's surface, snow or ice.
- depression/dolina:
- A low area surrounded by higher ground.
- embankment/fill/bank:
- A raised long mound of earth or other material.
- landslide/skree:
- A mass of land, subject to slipping down from a mountain, hill, etc.
- mountain pass:
- A natural route through a low place in a mountain range.
- rock strata/rock formation:
- A visual topographic outcrop, layers or beds of rock.
- volcanic dike/stream of lava:
- A steep ridge of igneous rock.
VEGETATION (category) :- Description of the plants of an area or region (plant life).
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cropland (subcategory) : - An area that has been tilled for the planting of crops.
- cropland:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- garden:
- Area for growing vegetables, fruit or flowers as well as for cultivating agricultural plants.
- hedgerow:
- A continuous growth of shrubbery planted as a fence, a boundary or a wind break.
- hops:
- An area covered by the systematic planting of hop vines.
- national park:
- An area with restricted use for protection of nature
- natural park:
- A large area to be developed in a homogeneous way and which covers mainly protected parts of the landscape, e.g. natural reserves, which is for its landscape well conditioned for recreational purposes, and which may serve tourist acti- vities according to the tasks of environmental planning.
- natural reserve:
- An area designated by a legal act, in which the protection of the nature or the landscape is entirely or partly necess- ary to keep living environments or biotopes of particular wild living animals or plants unaffected for scientific, na- tural-historical, and geographical reasons, or for their scarceness, their specific characteristics, or their parti- cular beauty.
- nursery:
- A place where shrubs, flowers, plants and trees are grown for transplanting, seed or grafting.
- orchard/plantation:
- An area covered by the systematic planting of trees with yield fruits, nuts or other products.
- vineyards:
- An area covered by the systematic planting of grape vines.
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rangeland (subcategory) : - A general term describing objects of uncultivated or less cultivated open areas mainly covered by grass, scrubs, bushes, and scattered trees
- rangeland:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- grassland/meadow/pasture:
- Area composed of uncultured plants which have little or no woody tissue.
- heath:
- Mostly sandy area covered with typical bushes, grasses, and an insignificant stock of trees of inferior quality.
- scrub/brush/bush:
- Low-growing woody plants.
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woodland (subcategory) : - A general term describing areas covered with trees including the relatively small areas cleared for fire prevention
- woodland:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- cleared way/firebreak:
- A manmade clearing in a cultural area or through a stand of trees, designed to provide access for a road, railroad, pipeline or power transmission line, or to impede the progress of forest fires.
- forest/wood:
- An area set aside as a woodland or recreational preserve.
- row of trees:
- A row of trees planted as decoration or protection.
- trees (single/isolated):
- Woody-perennial plants, having a self-supporting main stem or trunk.
DEMARCATION (category) :- A general term covering the description of areas of particular civilian or military competence on ground or on water
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topographical boundaries/limits/zones (subcategory) : - A general term describing artificial lines constructed by legal acts or other decisions to delimit areas of particular civilian or military competence on ground or water
- topographical boundaries/limits/zones:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- administrative area:
- An area controlled by administrative authority.
- administrative unit:
- The administrative units can be composed of administrative areas which are assumed to be organised hierarchically.
- cadastral unit:
- Boundaries defining the ownership of land.
- nature preservation area:
- Natural Reserve An area designated by a legal act, in which the protection of nature or the landscape is entirely or partly necessary to keep living environments or biotopes of particular wild living animals or plants unaffected for scientific, natural-history, and geographic reasons, or for their scarceness, their specific characteristics, or their particular beauty
- toponymy:
- Description of distinct objects mainly by their proper name, a rough position, and probably other characteristics
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION (category) :- A general term covering any man-made construction or relict of human activity devoted to air traffic and air traffic control including the description of areas of particular civilian or military competence in the air
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aerodromes (subcategory) : - A general term describing any man-made construction or relict of human activity devoted to serve operating of aircrafts
- aerodromes:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- airport/airfield:
- A tract of land used for landing, take-off, and movement of aircraft including buildings and facilities.
- heliport:
- A place designated for the landing and take-off of helicop- ters, including its buildings and facilities.
- runway:
- A defined area, usually rectangular, used for the conventional landing and take-off of aircraft.
- seaplane base:
- An installation supporting aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water.
GENERAL (category) :- A general term covering the description of objects defining the geodetic networks, the magnetic field of the earth, and locations and areas for which particular information does not exist
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control points (subcategory) : - A general term describing physical marks or points on the Earth's surface.
- control points:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- boundary monument/boundary mark:
- A marker identifying the location of a surveyed boundary line.
- trigonometric point:
- A physical point on the earth's surface having a surveyed position (e.g. Trig Points).
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miscellaneous (subcategory) : - A general term covering the description of objects defining locations and areas for which particular information does not exist
- miscellaneous:
- Sub-category feature. No particular feature class assigned to the dataset. Used when the dataset is described at the sub-category level or when the sub-category suits the dataset but none of its associated feature classes do.
- area without topographic information:
- An area with no information about the land cover or the land use.
No feature class information available (category) :- MEGRIN has not been able to match the ETDB Feature Classes to the supplied data descriptions.
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