RDOCAL

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Feature: Radio calling in point

Acronym: RDOCAL

Camel case:

Spatial: point

Simple Attributes: CATCGO; CATVSL; COMCHA; ORIENT; STATUS; TRAFIC; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; '

Complex Attributes: fixedDateRange; information; featureName; PeriodicDateRange; SourceIndication; textualDescription;

Associated information object classes: NIL

Definition:

Also called radio reporting points, they have been established in certain busy waterways and port approaches to assist traffic control. On passing these points or crossing a defined line defined types of vessels or vessels carrying specified cargoes are required to report on VHF to a Traffic Control Centre. (adapted from IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)

References:

INT 1: IM 40;

M-4: 488;

Remarks:

The attribute “orientation” (ORIENT) encodes the orientation of the traffic flow at that point.

Distinction:

radio station; pilot boarding place;

Justification:
to be completed

Comment:

No comments.

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