Class - VerticalStructure

<< feature >> Logical View.AIXM.AIXM Features.Obstacle
<<feature>> All fixed (whether temporary or permanent) and mobile objects, or parts thereof that extend above the surface of the Earth. Those vertical structures that are located on an area intended for the surface movement of aircraft or that extend above a defined surface intended to protect aircraft in flight are considered obstacles.

List of attributes

Name Data Type Definition    
name TextNameType The name of the vertical structure, if applicable,    
type CodeVerticalStructureType A code indicating the type of vertical structure, such as building, tower, cable, etc.    
lighted CodeYesNoType A simple indication that the obstacle is lighted, when no further details are available.    
markingICAOStandard CodeYesNoType Indicates if the markings comply with the ICAO standard, as described in Annex 14.    
group CodeYesNoType A flag indicating whether the vertical structure consists of a number of closely situated similar objects.    
length ValDistanceType Overall length of the obstruction    
width ValDistanceType Overall width of the obstruction    
radius ValDistanceType The overall radius of an obstacle that has a relatively circular shape    
lightingICAOStandard CodeYesNoType Indicates if the lighting is ICAO standard as described in Annex 14.    
synchronisedLighting CodeYesNoType Indicates that the flashing light elements that compose the lighting of the vertical structure (could be a group) are synchronised (flash in unison).    

Navigable associations to VerticalStructure

From Association Multiplicity Role To Role description
Obstruction 0..1 verticalStructureObstruction Vertical assessment controlling obstacle.  
AeronauticalGroundLight markingPositionOf 0..1 structureBeacon The vertical structure (such as airport tower) identified by the ground light.  
ObstacleArea hasObstacle 0..* obstacle Obstale within the Obstacle Area.