NTDB & NTMS Specifications (250K & 100K) |
Updated: 5 December 2006
BayLocations Framework Point A named wide, open and curving indentation into the land formed by the sea or inland waterbody. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Bay
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Bay. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesInlcudes features such as bays, inlets and coves. This feature type will be used for an indentation of the sea into the land and for the equivalent features in inland waterbodies.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘Port Phillip Bay’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name. Map Rules
Related FeaturesPlace Name, Sea, Waterbodies (Feature Dataset), Map Indexes, Locations (Feature Class) Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2
Related Products
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Updated: 5 December 2006
BeachLocations Framework Point A named strip of land or terrace bordering the sea, usually lying between high and low tides. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Beach
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Beach. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesOnly named beaches on the base material/digital data and authorised revision source material are to be included.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘Ten Mile Beach’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name. Map RulesThe names of all beaches in the NTDB are to be included except where they are adjacent to a populated place with the same root-name. ie. ‘Bondi Beach’ would not appear if there is an adjacent populated place named ‘Bondi’ on the map. Related FeaturesBuilt Up Area,Place Name, Populated Place, Shoreline, WaterbodyBoundaries (feature class), Mainland, Island, Sand, Sand Dunes. Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
CapeLocations Framework Point A named prominent headland projecting into the sea or inland waterbody. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Cape
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Cape. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesIncludes features such as capes, headlands, heads and points. This code will be used for a section of land protruding into the sea and for the equivalent features in inland waterbodies.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘Cape York Peninsula’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name. Map Rules
Related FeaturesMainland, Island, Waterbodies (feature dataset). Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 6.6 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
GorgeLocations Framework Point A named deep and narrow, steep-sided, usually rocky river valley. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Gorge
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Gorge. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesThe locality point will be placed approximately half way along the length of the gorge. The locality point will be coincident with a vertice on the main watercourse in the gorge, where there is a watercourse. Where there is no water course the locality point will be placed central to the gorge. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘Ironbark Gorge’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name. Map Rules
Related FeaturesContours, Hypsometric Areas, Horizontal control point, Spot elevation, Watercourse, Watercourse Area Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 6.6 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
IslandIslands Framework Polygon An area of land fully surrounded by the sea. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Island NAME (NAME) [String; Yes; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the island. This item should be populated where name is known.
STATE/TERRITORY
(STATE)
[String; No; 3; Pop_Req]
Australian/Foreign State or Territory identifier code;
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 Geodatabase RulesThis feature refers to offshore islands only.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetIslands are bounded by Junction, Shoreline and Limit of Data
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetIslands may also be bounded by Sea wall features. Map RulesThe island name will appear on the map, where known. Related FeaturesJunction, Sea Wall, Limit of Data , Shoreline, WaterbodyBoundaries (Feature Class), Large Area Feature Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.16, 5.17, 5.18 and 6.9 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
JunctionFrameworkBoundaries Framework Line An artificial line used to separate adjacent hydrographic areas which have differing attributes and across which flow can occur. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Junction
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 Geodatabase Rules
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetFrameworkBoundaries (feature class) bound all polygons in the Framework Dataset except Large Area Features. For more information on the use of Junction See Section 3 Chapter 5.17.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetJunctions must be bordered by waterbodies in the Waterbodies Dataset or by the sea on one side in the Framework Dataset. Map Rules
Related FeaturesCanal Area, Canal Line, Connector, Connector Discontinuity, Connector Standard, Depression Contour, Interpolated Contour, Standard Contour, Island, Lake, Land subject to inundation, Large Area Feature, Mainland, Flood Irrigation Storage, Town Rural Storage, Sea, Saline coastal flat, Swamp and Watercourse, Watercourse Area Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.3, 5.17, 6.2 and 6.9 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
Large Area FeatureLargeAreaFeatures Framework Polygon A representation that is indicative of the extent of nationally recognized significant regions. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Large Area Feature NAME (NAME) [String; Yes; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the significant region. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 - Non Printing Geodatabase RulesRevision of Large Area Features will only be conducted when specifically directed by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. The only exception to this rule is when the shoreline is spatially adjusted, in which case Large Areas Features will be also be adjusted to maintain consistency. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetWhere a Large Area Feature edge (feature class polygon) is within 50 metres at 1:250 000 of and runs alongside the Shoreline they must be coincident with each other feature.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetMap RulesWhen a Large Area Feature occupies a spatial extent greater than or equal to 5% of the applicable map index (including the bleed edges), it will be labeled with its name. Annotation representing a Large Area Features will be placed within its polygon boundary. Related FeaturesFrameworkBoundaries, Mainland, Island, Sea Related ChaptersSection 3 chapter 6.11, 5.17, 5.18 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed. [an error occurred while processing this directive]
Updated: 5 December 2006
Limit Of DataFrameworkBoundaries Framework Line The line bounding the limits of known source material or the edge of the defined NTDB. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Limit Of Data
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 Geodatabase Rules
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetThe limit of Data feature will bound or complete all polygon features whose extent can not be fully determined by source material or where the associated polygon feature is adjacent to the edge of the database.For more information on the use of Limit Of Data Line See Section 3 Chapter 5.17. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset
Map Rules
Related FeaturesIsland, Mainland, Sea, SeriesIndex (feature dataset), Limit Of Data (framework) Related ChaptersSection 1 chapters 3.4 and 3.7
Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
MainlandMainlands Framework Polygon The area of continental Australia including Tasmania. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Mainland
STATE/TERRITORY
(STATE)
[String; No; 3; Pop_Req]
Australian/Foreign State or Territory identifier code;
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 Geodatabase RulesThe following is a listing of the acronyms used in the State field and their associated meanings:
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetThe Mainland feature will be bounded by a combination of Shoreline, State border and Junction features.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetMainland cannot overlap MarineAreas except Foreshore flats in estuarine areas (see Foreshore flat). Map Rules
Related FeaturesForeshore Flat, Junction, Large Area Feature, Sea wall, State border, Shoreline, WaterbodyBoundaries (Feature Class) , Limit of Data Related ChaptersSection 1 chapter 3.1
Related Products
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Updated: 5 December 2006
MountainLocations Framework Point A named markedly elevated landform bounded by steep slopes and rising to prominent ridges and individual peaks. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Mountain
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Mountain. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 (non-printing - see Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External for exceptions where symbol to be 52)
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesIncludes features such as mountains, peaks and hills: The locality point will be positioned exactly as shown on the base material/digital data. If a positioning point is not shown on the map then other compilations or large scale maps may be used to position the locality feature at its true planimetric position.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘The Three Brothers’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name.
Map RulesMountains, peaks & hills will be named. See Section 2 chapter 5.10 for naming conventions. Related FeaturesHorizontal Control Point, Spot Elevation, Contours (feature class), Hypsometric Areas. Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 6.6 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
PassLocations Framework Point A named low and passable gap through a mountain range. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Pass
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the pass. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesNamed passes on the road network will be included. Any other named passes included on the latest previous edition map or base material/digital data will be included. The locality point will be at the highest point on the pass. Where a pass is traversed by a road feature, the point will be coincident with a vertice on the road. If necessary, a vertice will be created on the road coincident with the highest point on the road. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘Hamilton Gap’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name. Map Rules
Related FeaturesHorizontal control point, Road, Spot elevation, Contour (feature class), Hypsometric Areas. Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 6.6 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
Place NameLocations Framework Point A named place or area. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Place Name
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name given to the place. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0 (non-printing - see geodatabase rules & Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External for exceptions where symbol to be 420 or 52)
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesThis category will be used to show localities that do not fall in any other category.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘GREAT DIVIDING RANGE’. A Location of the same feature type and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name.
Map RulesWhere symbol 420 is used, the symbol will mask all other detail. Related FeaturesBuilding Area, Building Point, Built Up Area, Homestead, Kilometric distance marker, Large Area Feature, Populated Place, Railway Station, Sea. Related ChaptersSection 1 chapters 3.8.1
Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
Road JunctionLocations Framework Point A named intersection of two or more roads. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Road Junction
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Road Junction. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesOnly named road junctions are included. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetThe position of the location will be coincident with the node of the road intersection. Map Rules
Related FeaturesKilometric distance marker, Road. Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
SeaSeas Framework Polygon The water area surrounding the Australian continent and its offshore islands. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Sea
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
OCEAN NAME
(OCEANNAME)
[String; Yes; 60; Pop_Req]
Ocean Name of represented area. (See Appendix E.)
SEA NAME
(SEANAME)
[String; Yes; 60; Pop_Wk]
Sea Name of represented area. (See Appendix E.)
OTHER WATER NAME
(OTHERWATERNAME)
[String; Yes; 60; Pop_Wk]
Other Waters Name of represented area. (See Appendix E)
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 10 Geodatabase RulesThe boundaries and names of Seas will be as defined by Appendix E - ‘Limits of Oceans and Seas’.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetThe boundary between two seas/oceans/other waters will be shown by a junction feature.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetSea may also be bounded by Sea wall features. Map RulesThe names of seas and oceans and other waters will be shown.
Related FeaturesAnnotation, Junction, Large Area Feature, Limit of Data, Sea wall, Shoreline, WaterbodyBoundaries (Feature Class) Related ChaptersSection 1 chapter 3.1
Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
ShorelineFrameworkBoundaries Framework Line A line depicting the boundary of a mainland, island or sea. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Shoreline
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 94
Geodatabase RulesWhen bounding sea and estuarine areas, the line is indicative of the position of mean high water. The exception is in Mangroves, where the line is indicative of the position of the seaward side of the mangroves.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetFrameworkBoundaries (feature class) bound all polygons in the Framework Dataset except Large Area Features. For more information on the use of Shoreline See Section 3 Chapter 5.17. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWaterbodyBoundaries bounding saline coastal flats and VegetationBoundaries bounding mangrove will be coincident with the Shoreline in the framework feature dataset where the saline costal flat or mangrove abuts the sea. Map Rules
Related FeaturesBuilt Up Area, Cemetery Area, RecreationAreas (Feature Class), Canal Area, Canal Line, Cliff, Connector Discontinuity, Connector Standard, Depression Contour, Interpolated Contour, Standard Contour, Island, Lake, Land subject to inundation, Large Area Feature, Mainland, Marine swamp, Foreshore Flat, Marine Hazard Areas (Feature Class), Prohibited Area Boundary Line, Rapid Area, Rapid Line, Reserve Boundary Line, Flood Irrigation Storage, Town Rural Storage, Saline coastal flat, Salt evaporator, Sea, Aquaculture Area, Settling Pond, Swamp, Orchard, Plantation, Rainforest, Forest Or Shrub, Mangrove and Watercourse, Watercourse Area, Junction Related ChaptersSection 2 chapter 2.2.3
Related Products
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Updated: 5 December 2006
State BorderFrameworkBoundaries Framework Line The boundary defining the division of the Commonwealth of Australia into State/Territory administrations. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented State Border
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 80
Geodatabase RulesState Borders which do not follow physical features will be imported from the Geoscience Australia GEODATA 100K Coast Product. State borders which follow physical features will be coincident with those features.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated DatasetFrameworkBoundaries (feature class) bound all polygons in the Framework Dataset except Large Area Features. For more information on the use of State Border See Section 3 Chapter 5.17.
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset
Map RulesState borders will be labelled with State names (See Section 2, 4.6)
Related FeaturesInternational Boundary , Mainland Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.2, 5.17and 6.8 Related Products
Note: See disclaimer in Appendix A Chapter 1.2 Use of Feature Type Dictionary- Structure of an Entry regarding Related features,chapters & products. The information in this entry is uncontrolled when printed.
Updated: 5 December 2006
Waterbody IslandLocations Framework Point A named island within an inland waterbody or forming part of the shoreline. Minimum Size for Inclusion
Data AttributesFEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String; No; 32; Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented Waterbody Island
SUBTYPE NUMBER
(TYPE)
[Long Integer; No; 5; Pop_Req]
The numeric value assigned to sub classify the feature
DESCRIPTION OF SUBTYPE
(TYPE_DESCRIPTION)
[String; No; 32; Pop_Req]
The textual description of the subtype classification. NAME (NAME) [String; No; 60; Pop_Dep] The name of the Waterbody Island. This item must be populated.
FEATURE RELIABILITY DATE
(FEATURERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
FEATURE SOURCE
(FEATURESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE RELIABILITY
(ATTRIBUTERELIABILITY)
[Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Req]
ATTRIBUTE SOURCE
(ATTRIBUTESOURCE)
[String; Yes; 50; Pop_Req]
PLANIMETRIC ACCURACY
(PLANIMETRICACCURACY)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
The standard deviation of the horizontal positional accuracy.The default value, when not specified in project instructions, will be as follows; DATA SOURCE (SOURCE) [String; No; 50; Pop_Req] This is the official name of the agency that originally captured the spatial object for the TOPO250K NTDB (For use in TOPO250K only) ; The default value when unknown or not specified in project instructions will be GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. UNIQUE FEATURE IDENTIFIER (UFI) [String; Yes; 10; Pop_Aut] Alphanumeric feature identifier defined for GEODATA SERIES 2 (For use in TOPO250K only;) (see Section 3 chapter 5.14) FEATURE CREATION DATE (CREATIONDATE) [Date; Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of creation of feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. FEATURE RETIREMENT DATE (RETIREMENTDATE) [Date;Yes; 0; 0; 36; Pop_Aut] Date of retirement of feature in the database.This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA. PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (PID) [Long Integer; Yes; 8; Pop_Aut] This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.
SYMBOL
(SYMBOL)
[Short Integer; No; 4; Pop_Req]
(Link to Symbol Dictionary)Symbol number/s applicable; 0
FEATURE WIDTH
(FEATUREWIDTH)
[Double; Yes; 8; 4; Pop_Dep]
Currently not used by symbology; 0
ORIENTATION
(ORIENTATION)
[Short Integer; Yes; 3; Pop_Dep]
Orientation in whole degrees from East going anti-clockwise; TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String; Yes; 50; Pop_Dep] Descriptive note to appear on map. Text Note field should be added when directed in the Geodatabase Rules or if descriptive information is known about a feature that is not covered by any other item in the feature class and expands on the definition of the feature. Geodatabase RulesOnly named inland islands and named islands which form part of the shoreline will be depicted. (See Section 3 6.9.7). The locality point will be placed on land at the approximate centre of the island. Offshore islands will be named as an attribute of the polygon, see Island. Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset
Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated DatasetWhere a locality name refers to a wide area the name may appear on a number of overlapping Map Indexes eg ‘Murdie Island’. A locality of the same code and name should not be repeated within the same Map Index unless it relates to a number of entities sharing the same name. Map Rules
Related FeaturesWatercourse, Watercourse Area Related ChaptersSection 3 chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2, 5.18, 6.9 and 6.5 Related Products
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