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Identifier Latitude_BW
Short name Latitude_BW
RegistrationStatus Released 16 October 2008
Reference URL http://dd-test.01dev.eea.europa.eu/dataelements/latest/Latitude_BW
Name Latitude_BW
Definition (Y) International geographical coordinates in decimal degrees format.
Methodology for obtaining data This is a required, not null field.
Use the common geodetic datum ETRS89. WGS84 should be used for non-European parts of EU MS national territory only.
Use negative values for coordinates south of the Equator (0°).
Please round the coordinates to 4 decimal places.
The bathing water must be located within country border.
Datatype decimal
Maximum size 8
Decimal precision 4
Unit decimal degrees
Minimum inclusive value -90
Maximum inclusive value 90
Public or Internal undefined
Owner (Accountable)
Responsible
CheckInNo 1

Tables using this common element

Table Dataset Owner
Identified bathing waters WISE_BWD_2008 demo_user