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Substation

Alias: substation | API: feature_types/70

Facility for controlling the flow of electricity in a power network. Substations can vary in size from small buildings the size of a garden shed, to much larger outdoor installations of the size of many football fields

Properties

Alias Name Type Unit Description
id ID serial_pk Primary key
dc_id DC ID int4 ID of dataconnection that manages the basic properties (label, geometry) of a particular feature
id_src ID SRC text Identifier of the object in the source dataset
label Label text Informative name or code for this feature
status Status propchoice_fk Situation of an object at a particular time during a process
construction_date Construction date date Date at which this feature was built
intended_use Intended use propchoice_fk Intended use of an object as legally defined by the government
details Details jsonb Field for country- or dataset specific info that is not used for visualization or calculation purposes
nominal_voltage Nominal voltage float4 V The voltage value used to classify electrical devices and systems. It is a reference value that manufacturers use to specify and standardize their products
operator Operator text A person or organization responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a system, service, or infrastructure. The operator ensures that the system or network functions properly, addresses issues, and performs any required administrative or technical tasks
centroid Centroid geometry Point geometry representing the centre of the object
category Category propchoice_fk Subtype of a feature
polygon Polygon geometry Polygon geometry of the object
maingroup Maingroup text Main classification (user defined) of a feature (equivalent of 'category')

Choices for status

Alias Name Unit Description
in_use In use
planned Planned
not_in_use Not in use

Choices for intended_use

Alias Name Unit Description
railway Railway
electrical_grid Electrical grid

Choices for category

Alias Name Unit Description
low_voltage Low voltage
high_voltage High voltage
medium_voltage Medium voltage
medium_low_voltage Medium low voltage
high_medium_voltage High medium voltage