PART AU.K.Search criteria
In order to be in conformity with the minimum set of search criteria set out in [F1regulation 7(3) of the INSPIRE Regulations 2009 or, as the case may be, regulation 8(3) of the INSPIRE (Scotland) Regulations 2009], the Discovery Service shall support searching with the INSPIRE metadata elements listed in Table 1 of this Annex.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Annex 2 Pt. A substituted (31.12.2020) by The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 12(6)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Table 1
| Minimum search criteria | INSPIRE metadata elements |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Keyword |
Classification of spatial data and services (For spatial data sets and spatial data set series) | Topic category |
Classification of spatial data and services (For spatial data services) | Spatial data service type |
| The quality and validity of spatial data sets | Lineage |
| The quality and validity of spatial data sets | Spatial resolution |
| Degree of conformity with the implementing rules [F2set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1089/2010 (the “implementing rules”) or the INSPIRE Regulations; and for this purpose “INSPIRE Regulations” means the INSPIRE Regulations 2009 or, as the case may be, the INSPIRE (Scotland) Regulations 2009] | Specification |
| Degree of conformity with the implementing rules F3... | Degree |
| Geographical location | Geographic bounding box |
| Conditions applying to the access to and use of spatial data sets and services | Conditions applying to access and use |
| Conditions applying to the access to and use of spatial data sets and services | Limitations on public access |
| The public authorities responsible for the establishment, management, maintenance and distribution of spatial data sets and services | Responsible party |
| The public authorities responsible for the establishment, management, maintenance and distribution of spatial data sets and services | Responsible party role |
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Annex 2 Pt. A substituted (31.12.2020) by The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 12(6)(a)(ii)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in Annex 2 Pt. A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 12(6)(a)(ii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The following INSPIRE metadata elements or set of elements shall be also available as search criteria:
Resource Title;
Resource Abstract;
Resource type;
Unique Resource Identifier;
Temporal Reference.
To allow for discovering resources through a combination of search criteria, logical and comparison operators shall be supported.
To allow for discovering resources based on the geographic location of the resource, the spatial operator listed in Table 2 shall be supported.
Table 2
| Operator Name | Property |
|---|---|
| Intersects | Requires the geographic bounding box INSPIRE metadata element to intersect a defined area of interest |