ANNEX IU.K. [F1COMMON TYPES, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS]

5.GENERIC NETWORK MODELU.K.

5.1. Spatial Object Types U.K.

5.1.1. Cross Reference (CrossReference) U.K.

Represents a reference between two elements in the same network.

Association roles of the spatial object type CrossReference
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
elementThe cross referenced elementsNetworkElement
5.1.2. Generalised Link (GeneralisedLink) U.K.

Abstract base type representing a linear network element that may be used as a target in linear referencing.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.

5.1.3. Grade Separated Crossing (GradeSeparatedCrossing) U.K.

Indicator which of two or more intersecting elements is/are below and which is/are above, to be used if elevation coordinates are not present or cannot be trusted.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

Association roles of the spatial object type GradeSeparatedCrossing
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
elementSequence of crossing links. The order reflects their elevation; the first link is the lower link.Link
5.1.4. Link (Link) U.K.

Curvilinear network element that connects two positions and represents a homogeneous path in the network. The connected positions may be represented as nodes.

This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type Link
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
centrelineGeometryThe geometry that represents the centreline of the link.GM_Curve
fictitiousIndicator that the centreline geometry of the link is a straight line with no intermediate control points – unless the straight line represents the geography in the resolution of the data set appropriately.Boolean
Association roles of the spatial object type Link
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
endNodeThe optional end node for this link. The end node may be the same instance as the start node.Node
startNodeThe optional start node for this link.Node
5.1.5. Link Sequence (LinkSequence) U.K.

A network element which represents a continuous path in the network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length.

This type is a sub-type of GeneralisedLink.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type LinkSequence
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
linkThe ordered collection of directed links that constitute the link sequence.DirectedLink
5.1.6. Link Set (LinkSet) U.K.

A collection of link sequences and/or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a network.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.

Association roles of the spatial object type LinkSet
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
linkThe set of links and link sequences that constitute the link set.GeneralisedLink
5.1.7. Network (Network) U.K.

A network is a collection of network elements.

Attributes of the spatial object type Network
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
geographicalNameGeographical name for this network.GeographicalNamevoidable
Association roles of the spatial object type Network
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
elementsThe collection of elements that constitutes the network.NetworkElement
5.1.8. Network Area (NetworkArea) U.K.

A 2-dimensional element in a network.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkArea
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
geometryRepresents the geometric properties of the areaGM_Surface
5.1.9. Network Connection (NetworkConnection) U.K.

Represents a logical connection between two or more network elements in different networks.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkConnection U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
typeCategorisation of the network connection.ConnectionTypeValuevoidable
Association roles of the spatial object type NetworkConnection U.K.
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
elementNetwork elements in different networksNetworkElement
Constraints of the spatial object type NetworkConnection U.K.

All elements have to be in different networks

5.1.10. Network Element (NetworkElement) U.K.

Abstract base type representing an element in a network. Every element in a network provides some function that is of interest in the network.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkElement
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
beginLifespanVersionDate and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.DateTimevoidable
endLifespanVersionDate and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.DateTimevoidable
inspireIdExternal object identifier of the spatial object.Identifier
Association roles of the spatial object type NetworkElement
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
inNetworkThe networks in which a network element is a member.Networkvoidable
5.1.11. Network Property (NetworkProperty) U.K.

Abstract base type representing phenomena located at or along a network element. This base type provides general properties to associate the network-related phenomena (network properties) with the network elements.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type NetworkProperty
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
beginLifespanVersionDate and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.DateTimevoidable
endLifespanVersionDate and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.DateTimevoidable
inspireIdExternal object identifier of the spatial object.Identifier
networkRefSpatial reference of the network-related property.NetworkReferencevoidable
5.1.12. Node (Node) U.K.

Represents a significant position in the network that always occurs at the beginning or the end of a link.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkElement.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type Node
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
geometryThe location of the node.GM_Point
Association roles of the spatial object type Node
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
spokeEndThe links that enter the node.Linkvoidable
spokeStartThe links that leave the node.Linkvoidable

5.2. Data Types U.K.

5.2.1. Directed Link (DirectedLink) U.K.

A link either in its positive or negative direction.

Attributes of the data type DirectedLink
AttributeDefinitionType VoidabilityVoidability
directionIndicates if the directed link agrees (positive) or disagrees (negative) with the positive direction of the link.Sign
Association roles of the data type DirectedLink
Association roleDefinitionType VoidabilityVoidability
linkThe linkLink
5.2.2. Link Reference (LinkReference) U.K.

A network reference to a linear network element.

This type is a sub-type of NetworkReference.

Attributes of the data type LinkReference U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
applicableDirectionThe directions of the generalised link to which the reference applies. In cases where a property does not apply to a direction along a link, but represents a phenomenon along a link, ‘inDirection’ refers to the right side in the direction of the link.LinkDirectionValuevoidable
Constraints of the data type LinkReference U.K.

Linear reference targets must be linear network elements. That is, if linear referencing is used or direction is relevant, the target of the network reference shall be a link or a link sequence.

5.2.3. Network Reference (NetworkReference) U.K.

A reference to a network element.

Association roles of the data type NetworkReference
Association roleDefinitionTypeVoidability
elementThe referenced network element.NetworkElement
5.2.4. Simple Linear Reference (SimpleLinearReference) U.K.

A network reference that is restricted to part of a linear network element. The part is the part of the network element between fromPosition and toPosition.

This type is a sub-type of LinkReference.

Attributes of the data type SimpleLinearReference
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
fromPositionThe start position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry.Length
offsetAn offset from the centreline geometry of the generalised link, where applicable; a positive offset is to the right in the direction of the link, a negative offset is to the left.Lengthvoidable
toPositionThe end position of the linear element, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry.Length
5.2.5. Simple Point Reference (SimplePointReference) U.K.

A network reference that is restricted to a point on a linear network element. The point is the location on the network element at the position atPosition along the network.

This type is a sub-type of LinkReference.

Attributes of the data type SimplePointReference
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
atPositionPosition of the point, expressed as the distance from the start of the linear network element along its curve geometry.Length
offsetAn offset from the centreline geometry of the generalised link, where applicable; a positive offset is to the right in the direction of the link, a negative offset is to the left.Lengthvoidable

5.3. Code Lists U.K.

5.3.1. Connection Type (ConnectionTypeValue) U.K.

Types of connections between different networks.

[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]

[F2 [F1Values for the code list] ConnectionTypeValue
Value Definition
crossBorderConnected Connection between two network elements in different networks of the same type, but in adjacent areas. The referenced network elements represent the different, but spatially connected real-world phenomena.
crossBorderIdentical Connection between two network elements in different networks of the same type, but in adjacent areas. The referenced network elements represent the same real-world phenomena.
intermodal Connection between two network elements in different transport networks that use a different transport mode. The connection represents a possibility for the transported media (people, goods, etc) to change from one transport mode to another.]
5.3.2. Link Direction (LinkDirectionValue) U.K.

List of values for directions relative to a link

[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]

[F2 [F1Values for the code list] LinkDirectionValue
Value Definition
bothDirections In both directions.
inDirection In direction of the link.
inOppositeDirection In the opposite direction of the link.]