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DATA ELEMENT WITH QUANTITATIVE VALUES

Identifier Latitude
Short name Latitude
RegistrationStatus Released 12 February 2020
Reference URL http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/dataelements/latest/Latitude
Name Latitude
Definition (Y) International geographical co-ordinates in decimal degrees format.
Methodology for obtaining data This is a required, not null field.
WISE-SoE reporting: Required if not reported in WFD.
Use the common geodetic datum ETRS89. WGS84 should be used for overseas areas and can be used for TCM data as well.
Use negative values for coordinates south of the Equator.
Where TCM stations represent a broader area, the central location of the area should be provided.
Datatype float
Minimum inclusive value -90
Maximum inclusive value 90
Public or Internal undefined
Responsible
Reporting obligation
Is language used No
CheckInNo 2