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LocationReference

The abstract class LocationReference is used to describe one or more physically separate locations. When multiple locations are described within a LocationReference, they may be related, such as in a journey (or route), or they may not be related.

The top-level structure is as follows:

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Example

Only named instances are included for the abstract class LocationReference. Below is an example of LocationReference within an element measurementSite:

<measurementSiteLocation xsi:type="loc:PointLocation">
    ..
</measurementSiteLocation>

Specializations

The specializations for LocationReference are indicated through the xsi:type attribute and can be as follows:

Type: Description
PointLocation Used when a point location is described.
LinearLocation Used when a segment is described, with the start and end location on the same road.
AreaLocation Used when an area is described.
ItineraryByIndexedLocations This specialization is applied in route locations in Situation Messages and when the location description consists of two or more locations that together form a route. This type is also applied when describing a diversion route.
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