Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:250 000

GeodataIndex

GeodataIndexes250K

SpatialIndex

Polygon

The line defining the limits of each GEODATA TOPO250K product tile supplied to the public.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

GeodataIndex

TILE NAME (TILENAME) [String;Yes;60;0;0;Pop_Req] The geodata tile name assigned to the extent defined e.g. AYR, GYMPIE;

TILE NUMBER (TILENUMBER) [String;Yes(No);8;0;0;Pop_Req] The geodata tile number assigned to the extent defined e.g. E5515, S9445;

REVISED DATE (REVISED) [Date;Yes;36;0;0;Pop_Aut] Date of creation or subsequent revision of the feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

EDIT CODE (EDITCODE) [SmallInteger;Yes;0;5;0;Pop_Dep] A number allowed for ease of symbology of errors or production notes. This code is for production purposes and therefore for producers internal use only and will not be validated.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules

General - All Scales

The GeodataIndex must meet the point density reduction specified in section 1 for Limit of Data.

Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features


Related Chapters

Section 1 Chapters 3.4, 3.7
Section 3 Chapter 5.18

Related Products

GEODATA TOPO250K

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.


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Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:100 000

Map Index 100K

MapIndexes100K

SpatialIndex

Polygon

An area defined for the production of a single map sheet whether as a singular production or as part of a series such as the 1:100 000 National Topographic Map Series.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

Map Index 100K

LAYOUT GUIDE FORMAT (LAYOUTGUIDE) [String;Yes;2;0;0;Pop_Req] The code used to define the paper size and map layout to be used for map production as specified in Appendix H;

Acceptable Domain Entries from dm_MapLayoutMulti;
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
1G
1H
2E
2F
2G
3A
BU

MAP NAME (MAPNAME) [String;Yes;60;0;0;Pop_Req] The map name that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

MAP NUMBER (MAPNUMBER) [String;Yes;8;0;0;Pop_Dep] The number that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

This item must be populated.

REVISED DATE (REVISED) [Date;Yes;36;0;0;Pop_Aut] Date of creation or subsequent revision of the feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

EDIT CODE (EDITCODE) [SmallInteger;Yes;0;5;0;Pop_Dep] A number allowed for ease of symbology of errors or production notes. This code is for production purposes and therefore for producers internal use only and will not be validated.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules

General - All Scales

See Appendix H for adjusted sheet boundary extents for the standard 1:250 000 and 1:100 000 NTMS.

Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features

Related Chapters

Section 3 Chapter 5.18
Appendix H

Related Products

GEODATA TOPO250K, NTMS 100K, NTMS 250K

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.


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Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:250 000

Map Index 250K

MapIndexes250K

SpatialIndex

Polygon

An area defined for the production of a single map sheet whether as a singular production or as part of a series such as the 1:250 000 National Topographic Map Series.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

Map Index 250K

LAYOUT GUIDE FORMAT (LAYOUTGUIDE) [String;Yes;2;0;0;Pop_Req] The code used to define the paper size and map layout to be used for map production as specified in Appendix H;

Acceptable Domain Entries from dm_MapLayoutMulti;
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
1G
1H
2E
2F
2G
3A
BU

MAP NAME (MAPNAME) [String;Yes;60;0;0;Pop_Req] The map name that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

MAP NUMBER (MAPNUMBER) [String;Yes;8;0;0;Pop_Dep] The number that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

This item must be populated.

REVISED DATE (REVISED) [Date;Yes;36;0;0;Pop_Aut] Date of creation or subsequent revision of the feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

EDIT CODE (EDITCODE) [SmallInteger;Yes;0;5;0;Pop_Dep] A number allowed for ease of symbology of errors or production notes. This code is for production purposes and therefore for producers internal use only and will not be validated.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules

General - All Scales

See Appendix H for adjusted sheet boundary extents for the standard 1:250 000 and 1:100 000 NTMS.

Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features

Related Chapters

Section 3 Chapter 5.18
Appendix H

Related Products

GEODATA TOPO250K, NTMS 100K, NTMS 250K

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.


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Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:1 000 000

Map Index WAC

MapIndexesWAC

SpatialIndex

Polygon

An area defined for the production of a single map sheet whether as a singular production or as part of a series such as the World Aeronautical Charts.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

Map Index WAC

LAYOUT GUIDE FORMAT (LAYOUTGUIDE) [String;Yes;2;0;0;Pop_Req] The code used to define the paper size and map layout to be used for map production as specified in Appendix H;

Acceptable Domain Entries from dm_MapLayoutWAC;
8F
9F
SI

MAP NAME (MAPNAME) [String;Yes;60;0;0;Pop_Req] The map name that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

MAP NUMBER (MAPNUMBER) [String;Yes;8;0;0;Pop_Dep] The number that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

This item must be populated.

REVISED DATE (REVISED) [Date;Yes;36;0;0;Pop_Aut] Date of creation or subsequent revision of the feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

EDIT CODE (EDITCODE) [SmallInteger;Yes;0;5;0;Pop_Dep] A number allowed for ease of symbology of errors or production notes. This code is for production purposes and therefore for producers internal use only and will not be validated.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features

Related Chapters

Section 3 Chapter 5.18

Related Products

GEODATA TOPO250K, NTMS 100K, NTMS 250K

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.


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Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:2 500 000

Map Index 2_5MIL

MapIndexes2_5MIL

SpatialIndex

Polygon

An area defined for the production of a single map sheet whether as a singular production or as part of a series such as the 1:2 500 000 Map Series.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

Map Index 2_5MIL

MAP NAME (MAPNAME) [String;Yes;60;0;0;Pop_Req] The map name that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

MAP NUMBER (MAPNUMBER) [String;Yes;8;0;0;Pop_Dep] The number that defines the map index to which the feature is related.

This item must be populated.

REVISED DATE (REVISED) [Date;Yes;36;0;0;Pop_Aut] Date of creation or subsequent revision of the feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

EDIT CODE (EDITCODE) [SmallInteger;Yes;0;5;0;Pop_Dep] A number allowed for ease of symbology of errors or production notes. This code is for production purposes and therefore for producers internal use only and will not be validated.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features

Related Chapters

Section 3 Chapter 5.18

Related Products

GEODATA TOPO250K, NTMS 100K, NTMS 250K

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.


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Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:25 000
1:100 000
1:250 000
1:1 000 000
1:2 500 000
1:5 000 000 &
1:10 000 000

Settlement Density Boundary

SettlementDensityBoundaries

SpatialIndex

Polyline

A line depicting the boundary of a Settlement Density area.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

Settlement Density Boundary

PRODUCTION FEATURE TYPE (PRODUCTIONFEATURETYPE) [String;Yes;32;0;0;Pop_Req] The feature type of the production feature in question.

NAME (NAME) [String;Yes;60;0;0;Pop_Dep]

The name of the feature which is being used as a boundary definition.

CLASSIFICATION (CLASS) [String;Yes(No);40;0;0;Pop_Req] The entities classification or status;

Acceptable Domain Entries from dm_RoadClassification;
Dual Carriageway
Principal Road
Secondary Road
Minor Road
Vehicular Track

FORMATION (FORMATION) [String;Yes(No);18;0;0;Pop_Req] Type of road surface;

Acceptable Domain Entries from dm_RoadFormation;
Sealed
Unimproved
Unknown
Unsealed

NATIONAL ROUTE NUMBER (NRN) [String;Yes;12;0;0;Pop_Wk] The national route number/s assigned to the road (if multiple numbers, delimited by a minus sign). Alpha characters in this field are to be in upper case.

STATE ROUTE NUMBER (SRN) [String;Yes;12;0;0;Pop_Req] The state route number/s assigned to the road (if multiple numbers, delimited by a minus sign). Alpha characters in this field are to be in upper case.

TEXT NOTE (TEXTNOTE) [String;Yes;50;0;0;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.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules

General - All Scales

Revision of Settlement Density Boundaries will only be conducted when specifically directed by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

These boundaries define the features used to create the boundary of settlement density areas such as fence lines, roads, railways, etc.

Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features

Related Chapters

Section 2 Chapter 2.2.3
Section 3 Chapters 5.11.1, 5.11.2, 5.17, 6.2 and 6.9

Related Products

GEODATA LITE TOPO100K, GEODATA TOPO250K, NTMS 100K, NTMS 250K

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.


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Updated: 31/01/2012

Scales 1:25 000
1:100 000
1:250 000
1:1 000 000
1:2 500 000
1:5 000 000 &
1:10 000 000

Settlement Density Index

SettlementDensityIndex

SpatialIndex

Polygon

An area defining the settlement/climate area types of Australia.

Minimum Size Criterion:


Minimum Size for Inclusion: Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features    

Minimum Size for Data Captured and
Map Representation (per scale):
Area (sq m) Criterion Length (m) Criterion
All features Regardless of Scale    

Data Attributes

FEATURE TYPE (FEATURETYPE) [String;Yes(No);32;0;0;Pop_Req] The code which identifies the type of topographic feature represented.

Settlement Density Index

DESCRIPTION OF REGION (REGIONDESCRIPTION) [String;Yes;40;0;0;Pop_Req] The description of the settlement/climatic area type;

Acceptable Domain Entries from dm_SettlementRegion;
Sparsely Settled (Pastoral/Wilderness)
Moderately Settled (Agricultural)
Densely Settled (Urban)

REVISED DATE (REVISED) [Date;Yes;36;0;0;Pop_Aut] Date of creation or subsequent revision of the feature in the database. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

EDIT CODE (EDITCODE) [SmallInteger;Yes;0;5;0;Pop_Dep] A number allowed for ease of symbology of errors or production notes. This code is for production purposes and therefore for producers internal use only and will not be validated.

GLOBAL IDENTIFIER (GlobalID) [Global ID;Yes;Pop_Aut] A unique system generated Global Identifier. This field will be entered/edited automatically by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Geodatabase Rules

General - All Scales

Revision of Settlement Density Indexes will only be conducted when specifically directed by GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA.

Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - Internal to Associated Dataset


Inter-Feature Relationship Rules - External to Associated Dataset


Map Rules


Related Features

Related Chapters


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.


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Topic contact: mapfeedback@ga.gov.au Last updated: January 20, 2012