Difference between revisions of "DISTNC"

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Camel case: distance
 
Camel case: distance
  
Attribute type: Float
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Attribute type: Real
  
  
 
Definitions:
 
Definitions:
  
A linear extent of space (http://dictionary.reference.com; 09.04.2014)
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A numeric measure of the spatial separation between two locations.
  
  
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Example:
 
Example:
  
5.4 for 5.4 nautical miles (if specified in the HUNIT attribute)
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5.4 for 5.4 m (if specified in the HUNIT attribute)
  
  
 
Remarks:
 
Remarks:
  
No remarks.
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The value may be estimated or approximate, or accurate to a known uncertainty factor. Product specifications should indicate the uncertainty factor, if any, in metadata or an uncertainty co-attribute.
  
  
 
Distinction:
 
Distinction:
  
 
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Measured distance
  
  

Latest revision as of 18:36, 30 May 2017

FEATURE OBJECT ATTRIBUTES


Attribute: Distance

Acronym: DISTNC Code: ?

Camel case: distance

Attribute type: Real


Definitions:

A numeric measure of the spatial separation between two locations.


Units: defined in the HUNI subfield of the DSPM record or in the HUNITS attribute of the M_UNIT meta object class, e.g. metre (m)

Resolution: 0.1


Example:

5.4 for 5.4 m (if specified in the HUNIT attribute)


Remarks:

The value may be estimated or approximate, or accurate to a known uncertainty factor. Product specifications should indicate the uncertainty factor, if any, in metadata or an uncertainty co-attribute.


Distinction:

Measured distance


Justification:
New attribute

Comments:

No comments.



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