Definitions

Term

Definition

Source

aeronautical data

A representation of aeronautical facts, concepts or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing.

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aeronautical information

Information resulting from the assembly, analysis and formatting of aeronautical data.

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Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

A publication issued by or with the authority of a State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.

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AIRAC

An acronym (aeronautical information regulation and control) signifying a system aimed at advanced notification, based on common effective dates, of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practices.

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data product

Data set or data set series that conforms to a data product specification (ISO 19131*).

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data product specification

Detailed description of a data set or data set series together with additional information that will enable it to be created, supplied to and used by another party (ISO 19131*).
Note.— A data product specification provides a description of the universe of discourse and a specification for mapping the universe of discourse to a data set. It may be used for production, sales, end-use or other purpose.

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data set

Identifiable collection of data (ISO 19101*).

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ICAO data set

A data set outlined in ICAO Annex 15.

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data set series

Collection of data sets sharing the same product specification (ISO 19115*).

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data traceability

The degree that a system or a data product can provide a record of the changes made to that product and thereby enable an audit trail to be followed from the end-user to the originator.

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metadata

Data about data (ISO 19115*).
Note.— A structured description of the content, quality, condition or other characteristics of data.

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temporal reference system

Reference system against which time is measured

ISO 19115 (2003)

traceability

Ability to trace the history, application or location of that which is under consideration (ISO 9000*).
Note.— When considering product, traceability can relate to:
— the origin of materials and parts;
— the processing history; and
— the distribution and location of the product after delivery.

ICAO Annex 15