Module org.opengis.geoapi

Package org.opengis.metadata.constraint

package org.opengis.metadata.constraint
Restrictions placed on data (legal and security constraints).

Metadata object are described in the OpenGIS® Metadata (Topic 11) specification. The following table shows the class hierarchy, together with a partial view of aggregation hierarchy:

Package overview
Class hierarchy Aggregation hierarchy 
 ISO 19115 object
  ├─ Constraints
  │   ├─ LegalConstraints
  │   └─ SecurityConstraints
  └─ Releasability
 CodeList
  ├─ Restriction
  └─ Classification
 
 Constraints
  └─ Releasability
 LegalConstraints
  └─ Restriction «code list»
 SecurityConstraints
  └─ Classification «code list»
Since:
2.0
  • Class
    Description
    Classification
    Name of the handling restrictions on the dataset.
    Constraints
    Restrictions on the access and use of a resource or metadata.
    LegalConstraints
    Restrictions and legal prerequisites for accessing and using the resource.
    Releasability
    Information about resource release constraints.
    Restriction
    Limitation(s) placed upon the access or use of the data.
    SecurityConstraints
    Handling restrictions imposed on the resource or metadata for national security or similar security concerns.