4.2 Vertical Coordinate System Definition

• the reference frame or system from which vertical distances (altitudes or depths) are measured.

Type:

compound

Short Name:

vertdef

4.2 Vertical Coordinate System Definition (Mandatory if Applicable)
     CONTAINS
     4.2.1 Altitude System Definition (Mandatory if Applicable)
     AND
     4.2.2 Depth System Definition (Mandatory if Applicable)

     4.2.1 Altitude System Definition (Mandatory if Applicable)
          CONTAINS
          4.2.1.1 Altitude Datum Name (Mandatory)
          AND
          4.2.1.2 Altitude Resolution (Mandatory) (can be repeated unlimited times)
          AND
          4.2.1.3 Altitude Distance Units (Mandatory)
          AND
          4.2.1.4 Altitude Encoding Method (Mandatory)

     4.2.2 Depth System Definition (Mandatory if Applicable)
          CONTAINS
          4.2.2.1 Depth Datum Name (Mandatory)
          AND
          4.2.2.2 Depth Resolution (Mandatory) (can be repeated unlimited times)
          AND
          4.2.2.3 Depth Distance Units (Mandatory)
          AND
          4.2.2.4 Depth Encoding Method (Mandatory)

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