The subclass RE_AdditionInformation contains management information
about a proposal to add an item to a register.
The role “item” identifies that the information in the class RE_AdditionInformation is
related to a register item.
The class RE_AlternativeExpression is a data type used to provide
information about a register item in an alternative language. Subclasses of
RE_AlternativeExpression may be specified in order to add additional attributes
appropriate for particular item classes. EXAMPLE A specification for a metadata
element register could identify a subclass of RE_AlternativeExpression that would
include the data dictionary fields specified in ISO 19115-1(obligation/condition,
data type, and domain) as additional attributes.
The attribute "name" is represented as a
CharacterString whose content meets the requirements of
RE_RegisterItem.name except that the applicable locale is that
specified in RE_AlternativeExpression.locale.
The attribute "definition" is represented as a
CharacterString whose content meets the requirements of
RE_RegisterItem.definition except that the applicable locale is that
specified in RE_AlternativeExpression.locale.
The attribute description is represented as a
CharacterString whose content meets the requirements of
RE_RegisterItem.description except that the applicable locale is
that specified in
RE_AlternativeExpression.locale.
The attribute fieldOfApplication is represented as a
set of instances of RE_FieldOfApplication whose content meets the
requirements of RE_RegisterItem.fieldOfApplication except that the
applicable locale is that specified in
RE_AlternativeExpression.locale
The role "locale" identifies the class RE_Locale for
further information about the language used for the alternative
expression.
The class RE_AlternativeName is a data type used to provide the
name of an item class in an alternative language.
The attribute “name” is represented as a
CharacterString that contains the name of an item class in an
alternative language.
The role "locale" identifies the class RE_Locale for
further information about the name used in
RE_AlternativeName
The subclass RE_AmendmentInformation contains management information
about a proposal to amend an item in a register.
The attribute "amendmentType" is represented as an
instance of RE_AmendmentType that identifies the type of amendment
proposed.
The role “item” identifies that the information in the class RE_AmendmentInformation is
related to a register item.
RE_AmendmentType is an .LT. .LT. Enumeration .GT. .GT. that provides
values for describing the kind of change requested by a proposal to amend a register
item.
The proposal requests that an item be
superseded.
The proposal requests that an item be
retired.
The subclass RE_ClarificationInformation contains management
information about a proposal to clarify an item in a register.
The attribute "proposedChange" is represented as a
CharacterString containing a description of the clarification that
identifies the elements of the register item that are changed and
the prior and subsequent values of each. EXAMPLE The definition of
this item was changed to correct a typographical error. The
misspelled word 'phenomnon' was changed to
'phenomenon'.
The role “item” identifies that the information in the class RE_ClarificationInformation is
related to a register item.
RE_DecisionStatus is an .LT. .LT. Enumeration .GT. .GT. that specifies
the status of a decision regarding a proposal to add or modify a register
item.
No decision has been made.
A decision has been made, but it is still subject to
appeal.
A decision has been made and the time limit for appeal has run
out or an appeal has been resolved.
RE_Disposition is an .LT. .LT. Enumeration .GT. .GT. that provides
values for describing the disposition of a proposal to add or modify a register
item.
The submitting organization has withdrawn the
proposal.
The control body decided to accept the
proposal.
The control body decided not to accept the
proposal.
RE_FieldOfApplication is a data type used to provide information about
a use for a register item.
The attribute "name" is represented as a
CharacterString used to identify the field of application. EXAMPLE
'Agricultural Production', 'Marine Navigation'.
The attribute description provides as a
CharacterString a description of the field of application. EXAMPLE
'Pertaining to the science, art, and business of cultivating soil,
producing crops, and raising livestock.' 'Pertaining to the science
or art of conducting ships or vessels from one place to another at
sea.'
RE_ItemClass is a description of a class of geographic information
items specified in a technical standard.
The attribute "name" is represented as a
CharacterString containing a compact and human-readable designator
that is used to denote a class of item. The "name" that designates
an item class held in a register that conforms to this International
Standard shall: a) uniquely denote the item class within the context
of the register; and b) be based on the item class designation used
in the applicable technical standard.
The attribute "alternativeNames" contains a set of
instances of RE_AlternativeName, each of which is a translation of
the "name" of the RE_ItemClass into a language other than the
"operatingLanguage" of the RE_Register.
The role “technicalStandard” shall be represented as
an instance of CI_Citation [ISO 19115-1] that specifies the
technical standard (and the specific portion thereof) to which items
in the item class shall conform.
The class "RE_Locale" provides information about languages used in a
register.
The attribute "name" is represented as a
CharacterString that describes the locale. EXAMPLE
'Welsh'
The attribute country is represented as a
CharacterString that holds a 3-character numerical country code as
specified in ISO 3166-1. NOTE The list of codes is available from
the URL ftp.ics.uci.edu/pub/ietf/http/related/iso3166.txt or the ISO
3166 Maintenance Agency at URL
http://www.iso.ch/iso/en/prods-services/iso3166ma/index.html.
The attribute "language" takes as its value a
3-character language code as specified in ISO 639-2.
The attribute "characterEncoding" is represented as an
instance of MD_CharacterSetCode that specifies the name of the
character coding standard used.
The role “expression” identifies the class
RE_AlternativeExpression for language information as specified in
RE_Locale.
The role “citation” is represented as an instance of
CI_Citation [ISO 19115-1] that provides more information about the
locale. EXAMPLE 2 An instance of CI_Citation could provide
information about a specific dialect of the language identified for
the locale or about some other culturally significant aspect of
information presentation, such as a specific method of formatting
numbers.
A dataType that uniquely defines a version.
The attribute "versionNumber" is represented as a
constrained CharacterString that denotes the version. The
CharacterString shall be of the form .LT. first positive integer
.GT. .LT. dot .GT. .LT. second positive integer .GT. .LT. letter
characters .GT. ('#.#a'), where: - .LT. first positive integer .GT.
(one or more digits) shall specify the major version designation; -
.LT. dot .GT. ('.') shall delimit the .LT. first positive integer
.GT. from the .LT. second positive integer .GT. when there is a .LT.
second positive integer .GT. ; - .LT. second positive integer .GT.
(one or more digits) shall optionally specify the minor sub-version
designation; and .LT. letters .GT. (one or more characters) shall
optionally specify the minor subversion designation. EXAMPLE
'2.1a'.
The attribute "versionDate" is represented as an
instance of the class .LT. Date .GT. [ISO 19103] that specifies the
date (which may be of reduced precision) of the version. EXAMPLE
2002-10-21.
The class RE_ProposalManagementInformation specifies elements of
management information to be recorded for each proposal to add or modify a register
item.
The attribute "dateProposed" is represented as an
instance of the class .LT. Date .GT. [ISO 19103] and specify the
(full precision) date on which the item was entered into the
register. EXAMPLE 2002-11-27.
The attribute "justification" is represented as a
CharacterString that explains why the proposed change should be
implemented.
The attribute "status" is represented as an instance
of RE_DecisionStatus that identifies the standing of the proposed
change within the approval process.
The conditional attribute "disposition" is represented
as an instance of RE_Disposition that identifies the disposition of
the proposal.
The conditional attribute "dateDisposed" is
represented as an instance of the class .LT. Date .GT. [ISO 19103]
and specify the (full precision) date on which the disposition of
the proposal was determined.
The attribute "controlBodyDecisionEvent" is
represented as a CharacterString that identifies a meeting or other
event associated with the control body's decision concerning the
proposed change.
The attribute "controlBodyNotes" is represented as a
CharacterString containing notes relevant to the control body's
decision concerning the proposal. Individual entries within the
notes should be dated.
The attribute "registerManagerNotes" is represented as
a CharacterString containing notes relevant to the register
manager's handling of the proposal. Individual entries within the
notes should be dated.
The role “sponsor” identifies the class
RE_RegisterStakeholder to be submitting proposal management
information to the registry.
The class RE_Reference specifies information about the source and/or
lineage of a specific RE_RegisterItem derived from an external document or register.
The attribute "itemIdentifierAtSource" is represented
as a CharacterString that provides the value of the item identifier
in the source document or register from which the specification of
the RE_RegisterItem is derived.
The attribute "similarity" uses a value from the
CodeList RE_SimilarityToSource that specifies the type of change
that has been made to the item specification relative to the item
specification in the external source.
The optional attribute "referenceText" is represented
as a CharacterString that may be used to provide a copy of
documentation about the item from the RE_ReferenceSource. NOTE This
attribute is intended for use in cases where the RE_ReferenceSource
may not be readily accessible to users of the
register.
The optional attribute "notes" is represented as a
CharacterString that may be used to provide additional information
about the derivation of the specification of a register item from an
external source.
The role "sourceCitation" identifies that the
information in the RE_ReferenceSource is the citation for the
RE_Reference.
The role “item” identifies the information in
RE_Reference for the register item.
The role “specifiedItem” describes that the
RE_Reference for the association “source” is the reference source
for specification of the register item.
The class RE_ReferenceSource specifies information about the source of
RE_RegisterItem specifications taken from an external document or
register.
The role “itemReference” describes that the information in the RE_ReferenceSource is the
citation for one or more RE_References”.
information object containing information that directs a reader’s or user’s attention from
one resource (4.17) to another, Source ISO 19115-1.
The role “register” describes that the register for the association Reference is the reference
for one or more items in the register.
The class "RE_Register" specifies information about the register
itself. It is a subtype of the Register class in the core
profile.
The attribute "name" is be represented as a
CharacterString containing a compact and human-readable designator
that is used to uniquely denote that register within the set of
registers maintained by the register owner. In the case of a
hierarchical register, the "name" of a subregister shall uniquely
identify that subregister within the scope EXAMPLE 'ISO/TC 211
Register of Feature Data Dictionaries and Feature Catalogues' might
be the name of the principal register of of all registers
established by the owner of the principal register. a hierarchical
register. 'DGIWG FACC Data Dictionary' and 'IHO S-57 Object
Dictionary' might be the names of subregisters within the
hierarchy.
The attribute "contentSummary" is be represented as a
CharacterString containing a general statement of the purpose for
which items in the register are made available to potential users.
It should also specify any limits to the scope of the register and
identify the types of applications for which the items are intended.
NOTE The scope of a register could be limited by theme, by region,
by language or other criteria. EXAMPLE The scope of a terminology
register could be limited to Spanish terms used to describe
landforms in Latin America.
The attribute "uniformResourceIdentifier" takes as its
value a set of URI's, each referencing information about online
resources associated with the register. EXAMPLE
'http://www.digest.org/Navigate2.htm' and
'http://www.epa.gov/opppmsd1/PPISdata/index.html' are sample values
corresponding value of the attribute OnLineResource.linkage
specifies a resource providing access to the complete content of the
register. EXAMPLE 'http://www.digest.org/Navigate2.htm' and
'http://www.epa.gov/opppmsd1/PPISdata/index.html' are sample values
of OnLineResource.linkage.
The attribute "operatingLanguage" is represented as an
instance of class RE_Locale that is used to specify language,
country information and character encoding for the proper
interpretation of the content of character strings in the register.
The values of all character strings in the register shall be in
accordance with the value of "operatingLanguage", unless otherwise
stated.
The attribute "alternativeLanguages" supports cultural
and linguistic adaptability, individual items in a register may
provide elements of information in additional languages other than
the operating language of the register. The attribute
alternativeLanguages shall be represented as a set of instances of
RE_Locale, each specifying an additional unique locale used by items
in the register. Every member of the set shall be used by at least
one item in the register. The locale of every alternativeExpression
used by any item in the register shall be included in this set of
RE_Locales. This attribute provides a summary of alternative locales
used by items in a register. Register owners shall specify and
publish their policy as to whether all or only some of the items in
a register shall have alternative expressions.
The role “citation” identifies reference source for
one or more items in the RE_Register.
The class "RE_RegisterItem" specifies elements of information to be
recorded for each item held in a register.. The technical standard that specified an
item class may specify additional elements to be recorded.
The attribute "name" is represented as a
CharacterString containing a compact and human-readable designator
that is used to denote a register concept. Each "name" shall: -
denote an item concept in the scope of an item class; and - be a
succinct expression of the item concept it denotes. EXAMPLE 'Lift'
and 'buoy shape'. The "name" shall be unique within a register
according to the following rules: - Multiple items of the same item
class may use the same value for "name" but only one such item may
have a status of 'valid'. - Items in different item classes may use
the same value for name. The "name" may be used to support searches
for items of interest to a human user of the
register.
The attribute "definition" shall be represented as a
CharacterString containing the definition of the concept embodied by
that item and expressed in the operating language of the register.
The "definition" shall be a precise statement of the nature,
properties, scope or essential qualities of the concept as realized
by the item. If a definition is taken from an external source,
RE_Reference shall be used to provide information about that source
together with the unique identifier of the item in the external
source where available. EXAMPLE 'Equipment consisting of a platform,
which is often enclosed, that is raised and lower ed in a vertical
shaft to transport humans, equipment or materials; a lift or (U.S.)
elevator' and 'The shape of a buoy'.
The attribute "alternativeExpressions" represents as a
set of instances of RE_AlternativeExpression, each specifying an
alternative name and optionally additional information in a locale
different from that of the register. No two instances of
RE_AlternativeExpression within the set shall have the same value
for locale.
The conditional attribute "dateAccepted" specifies the
date on which a proposal to add the item to the register was
accepted. DateAccepted =
self.additionInformation.dateDisposed
The conditional attribute "dateAmended" specifies the
date on which a proposal to supersede or retire the item was
accepted. DataAmended =
self.amendmentInformation.dateDisposed
The attribute "description" is represented as a
CharacterString containing a description of the concept embodied by
that item and expressed in the operating language of the register.
The "description" contains a statement of the nature, properties,
scope, or non-essential qualities of the concept that are realized
by the item but are not specified by the "definition" element.
EXAMPLE 1 'A lift may be moved through a system of overhead cables,
lateral traction or under-floor hydraulics.' EXAMPLE 2 'Buoy shape
is generally based on the portion visible above the water
line.'
The attribute "fieldOfApplication" is represented as a
set of instances of RE_FieldOfApplication, each of which shall
describe a kind of use of the item. The fieldOfApplication may be
used as the basis for creating metadata for submission to search
engines. EXAMPLES 'Agricultural Production' and 'Marine
Navigation'.
The role "additionInformation" identifies the class
RE_AdditionInformation for addtional information about the
registerItem.
The role "amendmentInformation" identifies that
amendment information to the register item may be available in the
RE_AmendmentInformation class.
The role "clarificationInformation " identifies the
class RE_ClarificationInformation for clarifying information about
the registerItem.
The role "specificationLineage" identifies the
information in RE_Reference as lineage information for the register
item.
The role "specificationSource" identifies the
reference infromation as the specification source for the register
item.
The role "proposalnformation" identifies that the
stakeholder in the function of a proposer has proposed proposal
managment information to the registry.
RE_SimilarityToSource is a .LT. .LT. CodeList .GT. .GT. that
identifies the type of change that has been made to an item specification
relative to an item specification in an external source.
RE_SubregisterDescription is a subclass of SubregisterDescription that
is used in the principal register of a hierarchical register to describe additional
information for each of the affiliated subregisters.
The attribute "uniformResourceIdentifier" takes as its
value a set of URI's, each referencing information about online
resources associated with the register.
The attribute "operatingLanguage" is represented as an
instance of class RE_Locale that is used to specify language,
country information and character encoding for the proper
interpretation of the content of character strings in the
subregister.