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9.2 GlobalPositionDataType

This structure represents a global position. It is a subtype of the 3DGeographicCoordinateDataType inheriting the fields Longitude, Latitude , and the optional Elevation. The structure is defined in Table 23.

Table 23 – GlobalPositionDataType Structure

Name

Type

Description

Optional

GlobalPositionDataType

structure

Accuracy

0:Double

The horizontal accuracy of the position in meters.

True

Floor

0:Float

A logical and non-localized representation for a building floor. Floor 0 represents the floor designated as 'ground'. Negative numbers indicate floors below the ground floor and positive numbers indicate floors above the ground floor. When implemented, the floor value MUST match described logical numbering scheme, which can be different from any numbering used within a building. Values can be expressed as an integer value, or as a float as required for mezzanine floor levels.

True

Its representation in the AddressSpace is defined in Table 24.

Table 24 – GlobalPositionDataType definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

GlobalPositionDataType

IsAbstract

False

Description

Represents a global position

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Other

Subtype of 3DGeographicCoordinateDataType

Conformance Units

GPOS GlobalPosition

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