Key:measurement

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Pipeline Measuring Point.jpg
Description
Measurements taken in from pipelines. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: man made
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)use on relations unspecified
Status: undefined

This tag provides a description of the measurements taken in from pipelines:

way pipeline=substation If the main purpose of a substation is the gathering of measurements, use it in combination with substation=measurement

node Tag a node on the pipeline if the measuring device is located directly on the pipeline.

node Use in combination with marker=* if the measuring device is located on a marker.

List of possible measurement=* values
Key Value Description
measurement pressure measuring of the pressure within the pipeline
corrosion measuring of corrosion related values
odor measuring of the density of fragrance (used in gas pipelines to detect leaks by smell)
inspection_gauge used to detect the presence of a pipeline inspection gauge
cable cable or socket for connecting external measuring equipment

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