Type
Indicates the type of information.
- Text is a string
- Value is a numeric value
- A Schedule is a recurring period of time consisting of specific dates.
- A Point is a pair of coordinates (latitude and longitude) on a mathematical reference ellipsoid that defines the location of a point on the Earth's surface.
- Polygon is the coordinates of sequential points on a polygon that bounds the area. The start and end points are the same
- Line is sequential linear coordinates
- A Code List is a list of predefined sets of letters or numbers.
- Distance is the distance value
- Elevation is the vertical distance of a point or level attached to the earth's surface, measured from mean sea level.
- Height is the vertical distance of a level, point or object measured from a specific datum
- Altitude is the vertical distance of a level, point, or object measured at mean sea level.