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Identifier	Longitude
Short name	Longitude
RegistrationStatus	Released 12 February 2020
Reference URL	http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/dataelements/latest/Longitude
Name	Longitude
Definition	(X) 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 west of the Greenwich Meridian. Where TCM stations represent a broader area, the central location of the area should be provided.
Datatype	float
Unit	decimal degrees
Minimum inclusive value	-180
Maximum inclusive value	180
Public or Internal	undefined
Responsible
Reporting obligation
Is language used	No
CheckInNo	2