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Area of Interest

1 Definition

Zone in 2D or 3D for which the Information or Data is requested. It can be discontinuous in space — in other words it can consist of the union of many separate zones (e.g., Natural Reserves in Africa, Urban environments, etc.). The attribute indicates a request for spatially complete Data within the AOI zone(s).

Notes

Examples

TypeEntry format exampleValid units
Geographical/administrative identifierNUTS3, LAU, Natura 2000 siteunitless

Sources

  • KCEO

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