ISO 19144-2:2012
Geographic information - Classification systems — Part 2: Land Cover Meta Language (LCML)
ISO 19144-2:2012 specifies a Land Cover Meta Language (LCML) expressed as a UML metamodel that allows different land cover classification systems to be described based on the physiognomic aspects. ISO 19144-2:2012 also specifies the detailed structure of a register for the extension of LCML but does not specify the maintenance of the register. ISO 19144-2:2012 recognizes that there exist a number of land cover classification systems. It provides a common reference structure for the comparison and integration of data for any generic land cover classification system, but does not intend to replace those classification systems.
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Conformance
2.1 Classes
2.2 Conformance of a land cover classification system
2.3 Conformance of a register for the extension of the metalanguage
2.4 Conformance of a comparison process of land cover classification systems
3 Normative references
4 Terms, definitions, and abbreviations
4.1 Terms and definitions
4.2 Abbreviations
5 Notation
6 Context
7 Conceptual basis
7.1 Definition adopted for land cover
7.2 LCML approach to class definition
8 LCML objects
8.1 Introduction to LCML objects
8.2 Relation to ISO 19144-1 Classification system structure
8.3 Composition of a LC_LandCover object
8.4 Elements of the LCML metamodel
8.5 High level structure
8.6 Land Cover Meta Language object structure
8.7 LC_Element
8.8 LC_VegetationElement
8.9 LC_GrowthForm
8.10 LC_WoodyGrowthForm
8.11 LC_HerbaceousGrowthForm
8.12 LC_LichenAndMoss
8.13 LC_AbioticElement
8.14 LC_ArtificialSurfaceElement
8.15 LC_NaturalSurfaceElement
8.16 LC_WaterBodyAndAssociatedSurfaceElement
8.17 LC_BuiltUpSurface
8.18 LC_NonBuiltUpSurface
8.19 LC_RocksSurfaceElement
8.20 LC_SoilSandDepositsSurfaceElement
8.21 LC_ClassCharacteristic
8.22 LC_LandCoverElementCharacteristic
8.23 LC_GrowthFormCharacteristic
8.24 LC_NameAttributionCriteria
8.25 LC_CultivatedAndManagedVegetation
8.26 LC_ArtificialSurfaceCharacteristic
8.27 LC_WaterAndAssociatedSurfaceCharacteristic
8.28 LC_ValueObject permitted numeric values
9 Extension of the LCML
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Backward compatibility
9.3 LCML register structure
Annex A (normative) Abstract test suite
Annex B (informative) The relationship of the LCML to the General Feature Model of ISO 19109
Annex C (informative) Examples
Annex D (informative) Glossary of land cover meta-elements
Bibliography
Alphabetical index to terms in glossary
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CVP_Secretariat_Loca
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Conformance
2.1 Classes
2.2 Conformance of a land cover classification system
2.3 Conformance of a register for the extension of the metalanguage
2.4 Conformance of a comparison process of land cover classification systems
3 Normative references
4 Terms, definitions, and abbreviations
4.1 Terms and definitions
4.2 Abbreviations
5 Notation
6 Context
7 Conceptual basis
7.1 Definition adopted for land cover
7.2 LCML approach to class definition
8 LCML objects
8.1 Introduction to LCML objects
8.2 Relation to ISO 19144-1 Classification system structure
8.3 Composition of a LC_LandCover object
8.4 Elements of the LCML metamodel
8.5 High level structure
8.6 Land Cover Meta Language object structure
8.7 LC_Element
8.8 LC_VegetationElement
8.9 LC_GrowthForm
8.10 LC_WoodyGrowthForm
8.11 LC_HerbaceousGrowthForm
8.12 LC_LichenAndMoss
8.13 LC_AbioticElement
8.14 LC_ArtificialSurfaceElement
8.15 LC_NaturalSurfaceElement
8.16 LC_WaterBodyAndAssociatedSurfaceElement
8.17 LC_BuiltUpSurface
8.18 LC_NonBuiltUpSurface
8.19 LC_RocksSurfaceElement
8.20 LC_SoilSandDepositsSurfaceElement
8.21 LC_ClassCharacteristic
8.22 LC_LandCoverElementCharacteristic
8.23 LC_GrowthFormCharacteristic
8.24 LC_NameAttributionCriteria
8.25 LC_CultivatedAndManagedVegetation
8.26 LC_ArtificialSurfaceCharacteristic
8.27 LC_WaterAndAssociatedSurfaceCharacteristic
8.28 LC_ValueObject permitted numeric values
9 Extension of the LCML
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Backward compatibility
9.3 LCML register structure
Annex A (normative) Abstract test suite
Annex B (informative) The relationship of the LCML to the General Feature Model of ISO 19109
Annex C (informative) Examples
Annex D (informative) Glossary of land cover meta-elements
Bibliography
Alphabetical index to terms in glossary