identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
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naming _system .identifier |
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earth _feature _class .identifier |
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ref _version .identifier |
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lithostratigraphic unit |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
A defined body of sedimentary, extrusive, igneous, metasedimentary, or metavolcanic strata that is distinguished and delimited on the basis of lithic characteristics and stratigraphic position. |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
supergroup |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
A lithostratigraphic unit, ranking above group, that identifies a group of contiguous formations and groups having some unifying characteristic. |
lithostratigraphic unit |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
group |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The lithostratigraphic rank above formation, comprising a sequence of contiguous associated formations with significant unifying lithologic features. |
lithostratigraphic unit |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
formation |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The primary formal unit of lithostratigraphic classification. It is intermediate in rank and is informally defined as a mappable rock body characterized by a distinctive lithology. |
lithostratigraphic unit |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
member |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
Member is the lithostratigraphic rank below formation, characterized by a distinctive lithology within a formation. |
lithostratigraphic unit |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
bed |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The lowest ranking unit of lithostratigraphic classification, a bed is a lithologically distinctive rock body within a member or formation. |
lithostratigraphic unit |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
biozone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The feature is classified as having distinctive fossil content. |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
abundance zone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
A biozone characterized by quantitatively distinctive maxima of relative abundance of one or more taxa. It is essentially the same as acme zone. |
biozone |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
interval zone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The biozone between two specified, documented lowest and/or highest occurrences of single taxa. Three basic types are recognized: taxon range zone, concurrent range zone, and lineage zone. |
biozone |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
taxon range zone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The interval zone between the documented lowest and highest occurrences of a single taxon. |
interval zone |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
concurrent range zone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The interval zone included between the documented lowest occurrence of one taxon and the documented highest occurrence of another taxon, resulting in stratigraphic overlap of the two taxa. |
interval zone |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
lineage zone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
The interval zone between successive documented lowest occurrences within an evolutionalry lineage. |
interval zone |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
assemblage zone |
POSC stratigraphic feature |
A biozone characterized by the association of three or more taxa. It may be based on all kinds of fossils present, or restricted to only certain kinds of fossils. It may consist of a geographically or stratigraphically restricted assemblage, or may incorporate two or more contemporaneous assemblages with shared characteristic taxa. The assemblage zone is named from one or more of the fossils particularly representative of the assemblage. |
biozone |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
stratigraphic boundary |
POSC geologic boundary |
The feature is a stratigraphic boundary, although the specific type of boundary is not given. |
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POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
lithohorizon |
POSC geologic boundary |
The surface is a lithostratigraphic change or of distinctive lithostratigraphic character. It is valuable for correlation. It is generally a boundary of a lithostratigraphic unit, but may be a thin marker bed. |
stratigraphic boundary |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
biohorizon |
POSC geologic boundary |
The feature marks a boundary between biozones. The boundary may be transitional, but is generally considered to be a single horizon. |
stratigraphic boundary |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
chronohorizon |
POSC geologic boundary |
The feature is a stratigraphic surface or interface that is everywhere of the same age. |
stratigraphic boundary |
API Glossary of Geology |
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
airport |
SDTS |
A facility, either on land or water, where aircraft can take off and land; usually consists of hard-surfaced landing strips, a control tower, hangars, and accommodations for passengers and cargo. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
antenna |
SDTS |
A metallic apparatus for sending and receiving electro-magnetic waves. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
antenna array |
SDTS |
A group of directional antennas. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
approachway |
SDTS |
The airspace through which aircraft approach or leave a landing area. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
arch |
SDTS |
A curved structure that supports the weight of material over an open space. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
backwater |
SDTS |
An area of calm water unaffected by the current of a stream. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
bar |
SDTS |
A submerged or emerged mound, ridge, or succession of ridges of sand or other material extending across the bottom, and which may obstruct navigation. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
basin |
SDTS |
Any bowl-shaped depression in the surface of the land or ocean floor. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
bay |
SDTS |
This value is deprecated. The SDTS considers -inlet- to be the proper choice for a bay. Use inlet. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.2 |
deprecated |
beach |
SDTS |
The gently sloping shore which is washed by waves or tides, especially the parts covered by sand or pebbles. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
beacon |
SDTS |
A fixed signal, mark, or light and associated facilities erected for the guidance of mariners or airplane pilots. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
berth |
SDTS |
The place where a ship lies when at anchor secured to a pier or wharf. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
bottom |
SDTS |
The portion of the ground surface which lies below water. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
boundary |
SDTS |
A nonphysical line indicating the limit or extent of an area or territory. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
breakers |
SDTS |
A zone or region of waves breaking into foam as they advance toward the shore. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
breakwater |
SDTS |
A structure built to break the force of waves so as to protect a beach, harbor, or other waterfront facility. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
bridge |
SDTS |
A structure erected over a depression or obstacle to carry traffic or some facility such as a pipeline. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
bridge superstructure |
SDTS |
Those elements of the bridge structure which are above the uppermost deck. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
building |
SDTS |
A permanent walled and roofed construction. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
building complex |
SDTS |
A group of buildings and associated facilities functioning together as a unit. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
buoy |
SDTS |
A float moored or anchored in water. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cableway |
SDTS |
A conveyor system in which carrier units run on wire cables string between supports. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
campground |
SDTS |
The ground or area on which tents, huts, etc., are erected for temporary shelter. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cape |
SDTS |
A relatively extensive land area jutting into a water body, which prominently marks a change in or interrupts notably the coastal trend of that water body. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
catchment |
SDTS |
An area drained by a single watercourse; a natural drainage area which may coincide with a river basin, in which the divides direct the water from the rainfall and percolation into a river. However, where underground flow is involved, the catchment may be larger or smaller than that that may be apparent from the surface relief. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cave |
SDTS |
Naturally formed, subterranean open area or chamber. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cemetery |
SDTS |
A place for burying the dead. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
chimney |
SDTS |
A structure containing a passage or flue for discharging smoke and gases from combustion. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cirque |
SDTS |
A deep natural hollow near the crest of a mountain. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
clearing |
SDTS |
An open area in a forest. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cliff |
SDTS |
A high, steep, or overhanging face of rock. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
coast |
SDTS |
The general region of indefinite width that extends from the sea inland to the first major change in terrain features. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
continent |
SDTS |
One of the large, unbroken masses of land into which the Earth's surface is divided. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
control point |
SDTS |
A point of known location. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
crater |
SDTS |
Circular-shaped depression at the summit of a volcanic cone or on the surface of the land. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
crevasse |
SDTS |
A deep fissure in snow or ice. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
crib |
SDTS |
A crate-like construction of logs or beams, usually filled with stones, placed in water as a free standing mooring device or as the foundation of a pier or wharf. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cropland |
SDTS |
Land that has been plowed or otherwise cultivated. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
cut |
SDTS |
An excavation of the Earth's surface to provide passage for a road, railway, canal, etc. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
dam |
SDTS |
A barrier constructed across a watercourse to control the flow or raise the level of water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
delta |
SDTS |
A tract of alluvium formed at the mouth of a river where the deposition of some of its load exceeds its rate of removal, crossed by the divergent channels (distributaries) of the river. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
demilitarized zone |
SDTS |
An area in which military activity is prohibited. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
desert |
SDTS |
A region rendered barren or partially barren by environmental extremes, especially by low rainfall. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
dry dock |
SDTS |
An artificial basin fitted with gate or caisson into which a vessel may be floated and from which the water may be pumped out to expose the bottom of the vessel. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
dumping ground |
SDTS |
Area designated for dumping various types of materials. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
earth surface |
SDTS |
The outermost surface of the land and waters of the planet. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
embankment |
SDTS |
A raised structure of earth, ground, etc. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
exhibition ground |
SDTS |
A public area containing buildings, paddocks, etc., for the display of livestock, agricultural produce, machinery, etc. |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
farm |
SDTS |
A tract of crop or grazing land, as well as the group of buildings with and often surrounding a farmhouse, including barns, sheds, and other outbuildings, used for agricultural production. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fault |
SDTS |
A fracture in the Earth's crust with displacement on one side of the fracture relative to the other. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fence |
SDTS |
An enclosure or barrier made of wire, rails, slats or other relatively light material, as opposed to a wall which is of stone or other heavy material. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
filtration beds |
SDTS |
An area containing layers of material used to filter or aerate water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fish hatchery |
SDTS |
A facility used for the spawning of fish which are subsequently used to stock lakes and streams. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fish ladder |
SDTS |
A facility consisting of a series of small pools each one slightly higher than the preceding, built around a dam to enable fish to make their way upstream. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fish trap |
SDTS |
A device used to catch fish. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fishing ground |
SDTS |
A water area in which fishing is frequently carried on. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
flat |
SDTS |
A level tract lying at a small depth below the surface of water, or alternately covered and left bare by the tide. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
flood plain |
SDTS |
An area which is subject to periodic flooding. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ford |
SDTS |
The shallow part of a river which can be easily crossed. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fort |
SDTS |
A fortified place or position. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
fumarole |
SDTS |
A hole in the Earth's crust from which steam and gases are emitted. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
gantry |
SDTS |
A frame structure raised on side supports so as to span over or around something. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
gap |
SDTS |
Low point or opening between hills or mountains or in a ridge or mountain range. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
gate |
SDTS |
A structure that may be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or passageway. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
geologic zone |
SDTS |
An area of geologic significance, such as a fault or fracture zone, that is not otherwise classified. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
geyser |
SDTS |
An intermittent fountain of hot water ejected with force from a hole in the Earth's crust. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
golf course |
SDTS |
An area set out for the playing of golf. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
grandstand |
SDTS |
A usually roofed structure for viewing events and having tiers of seats for spectators. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
grassland |
SDTS |
An uncultivated area of grass or grass-like vegetation. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
grave |
SDTS |
A place within a graveyard used for burial. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ground |
SDTS |
The solid portion of the Earth up to and including the ground surface. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ground surface |
SDTS |
The land surface of the Earth, both exposed and underwater. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
guard rail |
SDTS |
A strong fence or barrier to prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway, or for people's safety. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
harbor |
SDTS |
An area of water where ships, planes or other watercraft can anchor or dock. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
headwaters |
SDTS |
The upper part of a river system, denoting the upper basin and source streams of a river. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
hedge |
SDTS |
A dense growth of shrubbery planted as a fence or boundary. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
helipad |
SDTS |
A transportation structure used for the landing of helicopters. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
hopper |
SDTS |
A top loading funnel-shaped structure for temporary storage of loose materials which will be dispensed from its bottom. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ice field |
SDTS |
Large area of permanent sea or land ice. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ice rink |
SDTS |
A surface of ice for ice skating. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
iceberg |
SDTS |
A large mass of detached land ice in the sea or stranded in shallow water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
indian reservation |
SDTS |
An area set aside for the use of an indian tribe or tribes. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
inlet |
SDTS |
An opening of the sea into the land, or of a lake into its shore. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
inshore traffic |
SDTS |
A designated area between the landward boundary of a |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
zone |
SDTS |
traffic separation scheme and the adjacent coast, intended for local traffic. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
intersection |
SDTS |
The junction of roads or tracks. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
irrigation system |
SDTS |
A system designed to supply land with water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
island |
SDTS |
Area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by water or low wetland. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
island cluster |
SDTS |
A group of islands. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
isthmus |
SDTS |
Narrow section of land in a body of water connecting two larger land areas. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
lagoon |
SDTS |
A sheet of salt water separated from the open sea by sand or shingle banks. The sheet of water between an offshore reef, esp. of coral and mainland. The sheet of water within a ring or horseshoe shaped atoll. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
lake |
SDTS |
Any standard body of inland water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
landing place |
SDTS |
A place for loading and unloading passengers or cargo to and from water vessels. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
lane |
SDTS |
A prescribed course for ships or aircraft, or a strip delineated on a road to accommodate a single line of automobiles; not to be confused with the road itself. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
launching ramp |
SDTS |
A transportation structure used for launching boats. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
lock |
SDTS |
An enclosure in a water body with gates at each end to raise or lower vessels as they pass from one level to another. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
marina |
SDTS |
A harbor facility for recreational craft where supplies, repairs, and various services are available. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
military base |
SDTS |
An area owned and operated by the government in which various military activities take place. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
military bunker |
SDTS |
A military strong point, usually part of an extensive fortification. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mine |
SDTS |
An excavation in the Earth for the purpose of extracting earth materials. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mine field |
SDTS |
An area where explosive mines have been anchored or sunk in water or buried on land. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
missile site |
SDTS |
An area for housing and launching guided missiles. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
mobile home |
SDTS |
A trailer that is a permanent dwelling and is designed without a permanent foundation. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mobile home park |
SDTS |
An area maintained for the parking of inhabited mobile homes. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
monument |
SDTS |
A structure erected as a memorial. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mooring |
SDTS |
The place where a craft may be secured to the ground, wharf, pier, post, or buoy. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
moraine |
SDTS |
An accumulation of boulders, stones, or other debris carried and deposited by a glacier. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mount |
SDTS |
A mountain or hill. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mount range |
SDTS |
A series of connected and aligned mountains or mountain ridges. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
mouth |
SDTS |
The exit or point of discharge of a stream into another stream, lake or sea. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
oasis |
SDTS |
A small, isolated, fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
off road vehicular area |
SDTS |
An area for the testing of, or use by, vehicles that are designed to travel across the terrain. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
offshore platform |
SDTS |
A raised surface located in a sea. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
oil field |
SDTS |
An area where petroleum is or was removed from the Earth. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
outdoor theater |
SDTS |
An outdoor area consisting of a stage or other focal point, and an area where the audience can be seated. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
overfalls |
SDTS |
Short breaking waves occurring when a current passes over a shoal or other submarine obstruction or meets a contrary current or wind. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
overrun/stopway |
SDTS |
An area beyond the take-off runway able to support an airplane during an aborted take-off. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
park |
SDTS |
A place or area set aside for recreation or preservation of a cultural or natural resource. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
parking area |
SDTS |
An area set aside for the parking of motor vehicles. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
peak |
SDTS |
The summit of a mountain. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
peninsula |
SDTS |
A body of land jutting out into and nearly surrounded by water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
pier |
SDTS |
A structure built out into the water, usually with its greatest dimension at right angles to the shore, forming a landing place or a place alongside which vessels can lie. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
piling |
SDTS |
A set of posts forced into the earth to serve as a support, as for a pier, or to resist lateral pressure. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
pilot waters |
SDTS |
Areas in which the services of a marine pilot are essential. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
pinnacle |
SDTS |
A tall, slender, spire-shaped rock projecting from a level or more gently sloping surface. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
place |
SDTS |
An area with definite or indefinite boundaries. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
plain |
SDTS |
A region of general uniform slope, comparatively level, and of considerable extent. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
plateau |
SDTS |
An elevated and comparatively level expanse of land. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
plunge pool |
SDTS |
A hollow eroded by the force of the falling water at the base of a waterfall, particularly by the eddying effect. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
polyna |
SDTS |
Any enclosed water area in pack ice other than a lead, not large enough to be called open water. When frozen over, a polyna becomes an ice skylight from the point of view of the submariner. Also called BIG CLEARING, CLEARING, GLADE, ICE CLEARING, POOL, REGIONAL CLEARING. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
port |
SDTS |
A landing place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
post |
SDTS |
A long relatively slender, and generally round piece of wood or other material. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
pump out facility |
SDTS |
A holding place where ship's bilges and cargo are pumped. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
pyramid |
SDTS |
An ancient structure having a broad base with sides narrowing towards the top. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
quicksand |
SDTS |
A bed of loose sand mixed with water forming a soft, shifting mass that yields easily to pressure. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
racetrack |
SDTS |
A course laid out for racing. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
radar dome |
SDTS |
A dome shaped structure used to protect the antenna of a radar installation. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
radar reflector |
SDTS |
A device capable of or intended for reflecting radar signals. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
railway |
SDTS |
A permanent way having one or more rails which provides a track for cars. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
railway yard |
SDTS |
An area provided with a system of tracks where railroad trains are made up and cars are switched, stored, or serviced. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
rapids |
SDTS |
An area of broken, fast flowing water in a stream, where the slope of the bed increases (but without a prominent break of slope which might result in a waterfall), or where a gently dipping bar of harder rock outcrops. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
reef |
SDTS |
A ridge of rocks, lying near the surface of the sea, which may be visible at low tide, but is usually covered by water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
refueling track |
SDTS |
Airspace designated for conducting aerial refueling. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
reserve |
SDTS |
A tract of land set aside for a specific use. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
restricted area |
SDTS |
An area of air, land, or water in which travel or other activities are subject to specified conditions or constraints. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
revetment |
SDTS |
A facing, other than a wall, of stone, concrete, wood, etc., built to sustain an embankment. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ridge |
SDTS |
A long and narrow upland with steep sides. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ridge line |
SDTS |
The line separating drainage basins. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
rig |
SDTS |
Vertical structure fitted for drilling or lifting operations. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
road |
SDTS |
An open way for the passage of vehicles, persons, or animals on land. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
rock |
SDTS |
An isolated rocky formation or a single large stone, usually one constituting a danger to navigation. It may be always submerged, always uncovered, or alternately covered and uncovered by the tide. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
roundabout |
SDTS |
Area of water subject to a routing measure restricting ship movement to a counter-clockwise direction. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
runway |
SDTS |
A straight path used for landing, taxiing, and take-off of aircraft. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
salt pan |
SDTS |
An area of salt deposits. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
sea |
SDTS |
The great body of salt water of the oceans. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
seamount |
SDTS |
An elevation of the sea floor, 1000 m or higher, that remains covered by water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
shaft |
SDTS |
A long narrow passage sunk in the earth. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
shingle |
SDTS |
A collection of loose pebbles on the shore of the sea or a lake. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
shipyard |
SDTS |
A yard or area where ships are built or repaired. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
shore |
SDTS |
That part of the land in immediate contact with a body of water including the area between high and low water lines. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
shoreline |
SDTS |
The line of contact between a body of water and the land. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
sign |
SDTS |
A roadway associated feature which provides information to people passing. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
ski area |
SDTS |
An area used for skiing. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
ski jump |
SDTS |
A ramp used for ski jumping. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
snag |
SDTS |
A stem or trunk of a tree above or below the surface of the water. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
snowfield |
SDTS |
A region of permanent snow in mountainous areas or high latitudes. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
solar panel |
SDTS |
A unit of solar cells for converting sunlight into electrical energy or heat. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
sports field |
SDTS |
A field on which sporting activities are carried out. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
spring |
SDTS |
The place where water issues from the ground naturally. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
stadium |
SDTS |
Large often unroofed structure in which athletic events are held. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
stockyard |
SDTS |
An enclosed area in which livestock are temporarily kept. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
subcontinent |
SDTS |
A extensive land area composed of one or more countries that are of continent size. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
swash |
SDTS |
The mass of broken foaming water which rushes bodily up a beach as a wave breaks. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
talus |
SDTS |
Slopes of broken rock debris on a mountainside. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tank |
SDTS |
A structure used for the storage of fluids. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tennis court |
SDTS |
A recreational area used for playing tennis. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
terrace |
SDTS |
A step-like feature between higher and lower ground: a relatively flat or gently inclined shelf of earth, backed and fronted by steep slopes or man-made retaining walls. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tidal gauge |
SDTS |
An instrument for measuring the height of the tide. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
time zone |
SDTS |
A geographic region within which the same standard time is used. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tower |
SDTS |
A tall framework or structure, the elevation of which is functional. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
traffic separation scheme |
SDTS |
Area of water with lanes designated to separate opposing streams of vessel traffic. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tree |
SDTS |
A woody perennial plant, having a self-supporting main stem or trunk. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
trough |
SDTS |
A long depression of the sea floor. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tundra |
SDTS |
A treeless area poleward or upward of the tree line of arctic or alpine regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
tunnel |
SDTS |
An underground or underwater passage. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
turning basin |
SDTS |
A water area used for turning vessels. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
turntable |
SDTS |
A circular horizontal rotating platform equipped with a railway track, used for turning locomotives, as in a roundhouse. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
utility |
SDTS |
A linear distribution system consisting of pipelines, high tension wires, cables, etc., providing a public service and usually subject to government regulations. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
valley |
SDTS |
A long, narrow depression in the Earth's surface, usually with a fairly regular downslope. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
wall |
SDTS |
An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster, or other building material serving to enclose, divide, or protect an area. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
watercourse |
SDTS |
A way or course through which water may or does flow. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
waterfall |
SDTS |
A sudden descent of water over a step or ledge in the bed of a river. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
water surface |
SDTS |
The water portion of the Earth's surface, including the surface of sea and inland waters. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
watering place |
SDTS |
A place other than a spring or well where vessels and vehicles replenish their water supply. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
well |
SDTS |
A pit or hole dug or bored into the earth, for the extraction of oil, water, other fluids or gases. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
wetland |
SDTS |
A vegetated area that is inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
wharf |
SDTS |
A structure extending parallel to the shoreline so that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
wind indicator |
SDTS |
A visual device used to provide wind information. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
windbreak |
SDTS |
A shelter, either natural (e.g., a line of trees or a thick hedge) or artificial (a screen), which breaks or interrupts the force of the wind. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
windmill |
SDTS |
A mill or other machine that runs on the energy generated by a wheel of adjustable blades or flats rotated by the wind. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
woodland |
SDTS |
Land having a cover of trees, shrubs, or both. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
wreck |
SDTS |
A wrecked vessel, either submerged or visible, which is attached to or foul of the bottom or cast up on the shore. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
identifier |
naming _system |
description |
parent _class |
source _reference |
source |
version |
status |
zone of occupation |
SDTS |
An area, usually temporary, held and controlled by a foreign military force. |
|
Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
seismic vertex |
POSC seismic location |
A point that is used as a reference in a seismic experiment. |
|
|
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
seismic station |
POSC seismic location |
The vertex represents a node of the grid defined by attribute seismic station uid in the associated geometry set. This will typically be used for "fixed cable" recording. |
seismic vertex |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.2 |
current |
source event |
POSC seismic location |
The vertex represents a node of the grid defined by attribute source event uid in the associated geometry set. This will typically be used for "moving cable" recording. |
seismic vertex |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.2 |
current |
seismic geometry |
POSC seismic location |
The earth feature is a geometry description related to a seismic experiment. |
|
|
POSC |
epicentre 3.0 |
current |
3d survey |
POSC seismic location |
The acquisition of the data is over an area, in which the midpoints of the shot-receiver pairs are closely enough spaced areally that the spatial resolution is acceptably small in any surface direction. Generally, the bin node geometry is defined in two independent directions, and the bin nodes are indexed with two independent indexes. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
derived 3d survey |
POSC seismic location |
The original intent of the acquisition data was not to generate a 3d survey. However, the seismic lines are close enogh together to be able to treat the data as though it were so acquired. In general, the spatial resolution is not as consistent as a 3d survey, and not as small in the crossline direction. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
2d survey |
POSC seismic location |
A collection of 2d lines, grouped together for a specific purpose. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
2d line |
POSC seismic location |
Data for which the midpoints of the source receiver locations fall along a line. It is not necessary for that the sources and receivers fall along the same line as the bin nodes, nor that the lines be straight. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
uphole survey |
POSC seismic location |
An acquisition in which the sources are buried, and the measurement is the one-way travel time from the source to a receiver at the surface. The purpose is to measure the near surface velocity structure. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
swath |
POSC seismic location |
A type of 3d survey used in land seismic in which the layout of the geophones is generally perpendicular to the geometry of the source positions. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
binset |
POSC seismic location |
A set of earth locations, generally regularly spaced, which represents the location of a trace for interpretation. These points are also known as CDP locations or bin centers. For a 2d line, this is a usually regularly spaced set of points which can be indexed by a single index value. For a 3d survey, this is a grid of locations, indexed by a pair of indexes. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
source line |
POSC seismic location |
A line of indexed locations representing the locations of source events. A multistreamer marine survey may generate more than one source line for each sail line. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
receiver line |
POSC seismic location |
A line of indexed locations representing the locations of receiver events. A single marine cable, because of feathering, may generate a pattern of receiver positions. However this is to be considered a single receiver line. A multistreamer marine survey may generate more than one receiver line for each sail line if there are parallel receiver cables. For a VSP, the receiver line is a set of downhole locations. A crosswell survey may have more than one receiver line. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
sail line |
POSC seismic location |
A sail line is the set of locations of a reference point, such as the boat antenna, of a marine survey. A circular sail pattern may or may not generate more than one sail line, depending on the intent of the acquisition. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
preplot line |
POSC seismic location |
A preplot line is the planned sail line. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
refraction survey |
POSC seismic location |
A seismic program whose intent is to map geologic structure by using head waves. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
checkshot survey |
POSC seismic location |
The seismic receivers are located downhole. The intent is to measure direct travel time from the surface to the downhole receiver. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
derived 2d survey |
POSC seismic location |
For example, array simulation using kilochannel data. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |
VSP |
POSC seismic location |
The sources are located at or near the surface, and the receivers are located in a well. |
seismic geometry |
|
POSC |
epicentre 2.1 |
current |