GMDSSA

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Object Class: GMDSS area

Acronym: gmdssa Code: ?

Camel case: gmdssArea

Set Attribute_A: catgmd; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

An area defined for a global communications service based upon automated systems, both satellite based and terrestrial, to provide distress alerting and promulgation of maritime safety information for mariners. (Adapted IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2048)

References:

IMO International SafetyNET Manual (2003)

Remarks:

No Remarks

Distinction:

RDOSTA, svcare