Dimension – E54

E54 Dimension

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Scope note:

This class comprises quantifiable properties that can be measured by some calibrated means and can be approximated by values, i.e., by points or regions in a mathematical or conceptual space, such as natural or real numbers, RGB values etc.

An instance of E54 Dimension represents the empirical or theoretically derived quantity, including the precision tolerances resulting from the particular method or calculation. The identity of an instance of E54 Dimension depends on the method of its determination because each method may produce different values even when determining comparable qualities. For instance, the wingspan of a bird alive or dead is a different dimension. Thermoluninescence dating and Rehydroxylation [RHX] dating are different dimensions of temporal distance from now, even if they aim at dating the same object. The method of determination should be expressed using the property P2 has type (is type of). Note that simple terms such as “diameter” or “length” are normally insufficient to unambiguously describe a respective dimension. In contrast, “maximum linear extent” may be sufficient.

The properties of the class E54 Dimension allow for expressing the numerical approximation of the values of instances of E54 Dimension adequate to the precision of the applied method of determination. If the respective quantity belongs to a non-discrete space according to the laws of physics, such as spatial distances, it is recommended to record them as approximations by intervals or regions of indeterminacy enclosing the assumed true values. For instance, a length of 5 cm may be recorded as 4.5-5.5 cm, according to the precision of the respective observation. Note, that comparability of values described in different units depends critically on the representation as value regions.

Numerical approximations in archaic instances of E58 Measurement Unit used in historical records should be preserved. Equivalents corresponding to current knowledge should be recorded as additional instances of E54 Dimension, as appropriate.

Examples:

the weight of the Luxor Obelisk [250 metric tons]

the vertical height of the statue of David by Michelangelo [5.17 metres]

the weight of the Great Star of Africa diamond [530.2 carats]

the calibrated C14 date for the Shroud of Turin [AD1262-1312, 1303-1384]

the horizontal diameter of the Stonehenge Sarsen Circle [33 metres] (Pryor, 2016)

the length of the sides of the Great Pyramid at Giza [230.34 metres] (Lehner and Hawass, 2017)

the duration of the time-span of the Battle of Issos/Issus on 15th November 333 B.C.E. [less than 12 hours] (Howard, 2012)

Christie’s hammer price, in British Pounds, for Vincent van Gogh's "Still Life: Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers" in London on 30th March 1987 (E97) [24.75 million GBP (British Pounds)]

In First Order Logic:

  • E54(x) ⇒ E1(x)

Scope notes

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This class comprises quantifiable properties that can be measured by some calibrated means and can be approximated by values, i.e., by points or regions in a mathematical or conceptual space, such as natural or real numbers, RGB values etc.An instance of E54 Dimension represents the empirical or theoretically derived quantity, including the precision tolerances resulting from the particular method or calculation. The identity of an instance of E54 Dimension depends on the method of its determination because each method may produce different values even when determining comparable qualities. For instance, the wingspan of a bird alive or dead is a different dimension. Thermoluninescence dating and Rehydroxylation [RHX] dating are different dimensions of temporal distance from now, even if they aim at dating the same object. The method of determination should be expressed using the property P2 has type (is type of). Note that simple terms such as “diameter” or “length” are normally insufficient to unambiguously describe a respective dimension. In contrast, “maximum linear extent” may be sufficient.The properties of the class E54 Dimension allow for expressing the numerical approximation of the values of instances of E54 Dimension adequate to the precision of the applied method of determination. If the respective quantity belongs to a non-discrete space according to the laws of physics, such as spatial distances, it is recommended to record them as approximations by intervals or regions of indeterminacy enclosing the assumed true values. For instance, a length of 5 cm may be recorded as 4.5-5.5 cm, according to the precision of the respective observation. Note, that comparability of values described in different units depends critically on the representation as value regions.Numerical approximations in archaic instances of E58 Measurement Unit used in historical records should be preserved. Equivalents corresponding to current knowledge should be recorded as additional instances of E54 Dimension, as appropriate. en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0

Examples

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the weight of the Luxor Obelisk [250 metric tons] en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
the vertical height of the statue of David by Michelangelo [5.17 metres] en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
the weight of the Great Star of Africa diamond [530.2 carats] en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
the calibrated C14 date for the Shroud of Turin [AD1262-1312, 1303-1384] en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
the horizontal diameter of the Stonehenge Sarsen Circle [33 metres] (Pryor, 2016) en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
the length of the sides of the Great Pyramid at Giza [230.34 metres] (Lehner and Hawass, 2017) en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
the duration of the time-span of the Battle of Issos/Issus on 15th November 333 B.C.E. [less than 12 hours] (Howard, 2012) en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0
Christie’s hammer price, in British Pounds, for Vincent van Gogh's "Still Life: Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers" in London on 30th March 1987 (E97) [24.75 million GBP (British Pounds)] en CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0

Additional notes

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Identifier: E54

Official URI: http://www.cidoc-crm.org/cidoc-crm/E54_Dimension
OntoME URI: https://ontome.net/ontology/c52

Labels

Label Language Last updated View details Comments
Maß de 2023-12-06 0
Μέγεθος el 2023-12-06 0
Dimension * en 2022-06-13 0
Dimensions fr 2023-12-06 0
Dimensão pt 2023-12-06 0
Величина ru 2023-12-06 0
度量规格 zh 2023-12-06 0

* : Standard label for this language

Namespace

Namespace Last updated
CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 2022-06-13
CIDOC CRM version 5.0.4 2022-06-13
CIDOC CRM version 6.2 2021-06-10

Parent classes

Class Class namespace Relation defined in Justification View details Edit Delete Comments
E1 CRM Entity CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2 0

Ancestor classes

Class Depth Class namespace Via
Thing 2 OntoME internal model - active version E1

Child and descendant classes

Class Depth Class namespace Via
E97 Monetary Amount 1 CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2

Related classes

Relation Class Class namespace Justification Relation defined in View details Edit Delete Comments

Outgoing properties (this class is domain)

Domain Property identifier Range Namespace
E54 Dimension crm:P90 has value E60 Number CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E54 Dimension crm:P91 has unit (is unit of) E58 Measurement Unit CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2

Outgoing properties (inherited from ancestors)

Domain Property identifier Range Namespace
E54 Dimension (is a E1 CRM Entity) crm:P1 is identified by (identifies) E41 Appellation CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E54 Dimension (is a E1 CRM Entity) crm:P2 has type (is type of) E55 Type CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E54 Dimension (is a E1 CRM Entity) crm:P3 has note E62 String CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E54 Dimension (is a E1 CRM Entity) crm:P48 has preferred identifier (is preferred identifier of) E42 Identifier CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E54 Dimension (is a E1 CRM Entity) crm:P137 exemplifies (is exemplified by) E55 Type CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2

Incoming properties (this class is range)

Domain Property identifier Range Namespace
E16 Measurement crm:P40 observed dimension (was observed in) E54 Dimension CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E52 Time-Span crm:P191 had duration (was duration of) E54 Dimension CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E70 Thing crm:P43 has dimension (is dimension of) E54 Dimension CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2

Incoming properties (inherited from ancestors)

Domain Property identifier Range Namespace
E7 Activity crm:P15 was influenced by (influenced) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E7 Activity crm:P17 was motivated by (motivated) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E13 Attribute Assignment crm:P140 assigned attribute to (was attributed by) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E13 Attribute Assignment crm:P141 assigned (was assigned by) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E17 Type Assignment crm:P41 classified (was classified by) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E24 Physical Human-Made Thing crm:P62 depicts (is depicted by) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E31 Document crm:P70 documents (is documented in) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E32 Authority Document crm:P71 lists (is listed in) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E36 Visual Item crm:P138 represents (has representation) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E83 Type Creation crm:P136 was based on (supported type creation) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E89 Propositional Object crm:P129 is about (is subject of) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2
E89 Propositional Object crm:P67 refers to (is referred to by) E54 Dimension (is a E1) CIDOC CRM version 7.1.2

Profiles using this class

Label Version Status Last updated
Constructions - Production, modification and transformation ongoing 2 Ongoing 2023-10-25
Collecte 1 Ongoing 2023-11-28
Telecommunication Network ongoing 1 Ongoing 2023-11-20
Epistemic Situation Description ongoing 1 Ongoing 2023-11-05
Planned voyages ongoing 1 Ongoing 2023-11-05
Silknow working profile 1 Ongoing 2023-10-25
Artefacts – Characteristics 1 Ongoing 2023-10-25
Structures - Production, modification and transformation 1 Deprecated 2023-10-11

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