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vr.tr.path-q5004679 · thing-q5004679
Let an agent explain paths by type and use, help find and plan routes, explain access rights and maintenance, and separate abstract senses of path.
Thing Registry Physical world and living systems PHY.BLT
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources
Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled
4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions
Find Locating paths.
Route
Planning a route.
Route
Routes.
- Which paths connect these places, and how long and difficult is the route? provenance
- Is it suitable for the user ability and equipment? boundary
Type
Path type.
Type
Type.
- What kind of path is this, and who may use it? definition
- Is it a formal trail or a desire path? boundary
Access Rights and responsibilities.
Rights
Access rights.
Rights
Access rights.
- What access rights apply to this path, according to the register or landowner? provenance
- Which countryside code applies? provenance
Problems
Obstructions.
Problems
Obstructions.
- How can an obstruction or damage be reported? provenance
- Who maintains the path? provenance
Build Making paths.
Design
Path design.
Design
Design.
- How should a garden or trail path be designed for drainage, surface and accessibility? action
- Which materials suit the setting? action
Erosion
Managing wear.
Erosion
Erosion.
- How is erosion on popular paths managed? provenance
- How can walkers reduce impact? action
Senses Other meanings.
Abstract
Abstract paths.
Abstract
Abstract senses.
- Is a file path, a career path or a path in mathematics meant? boundary
- Which entry fits? action
Heritage
Historic ways.
Heritage
Historic ways.
- What is the history of this processional way or ancient path? provenance
- Is it protected? provenance
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.BLT
- Other names and narrower kinds
- garden path, parforce star, barefoot path, Layons, coastal path, processional walkway, wynd, mule tracks, nobedan
What it is Filled
A track or way for travel on foot or by other means, usually narrower than a road, including garden paths, footpaths, coastal and mountain paths, processional walkways, hunting rides and barefoot paths, formed by use or built deliberately; paths connect places, provide recreation and carry access rights.
Why it exists Filled
Let an agent explain paths by type and use, help find and plan routes, explain access rights and maintenance, and separate abstract senses of path.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Way for travel
- Narrow
- Natural or built
- Access rights apply
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Direct people onto private land or closed paths where there is no right of access.
- Send people onto mountain or coastal paths in conditions or with equipment that put them at risk.
- Block or obstruct a public right of way.
- Damage processional or sacred paths, or guide visitors through them disrespectfully.
Only with a human decision
- Closing or diverting a path used by the public.
May
- Guide people along paths using official maps and current access information.
- Report blocked, eroded or unsafe paths to the landowner or path authority.
Moral aspects Filled
- Access to paths is a long-held public right in many places and is easily lost.
- Heavy use erodes fragile ground and disturbs wildlife.
Who is affected
- Walkers
- Landowners
- Wildlife along the path
Owners Filled
Steward
The landowner, with the local path authority for public rights of way.
Master systems
- Definitive maps of public rights of way where they exist
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q488383 - registry parent class
- Q618123 - registry parent class
- Q83620 - registry parent class
related
- thoroughfare - category
- geographical feature - category
- footpath - kind
- path (computing) - other sense
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.path-q5004679
- Wikidata: Q5004679 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5004679)
Direct properties required Filled
- Route length: m - Measure distance along the path centerline between defined endpoints.
- Clear width: m - Measure the unobstructed usable width perpendicular to the direction of travel and record changes along the route.
- Longitudinal gradient: % - Measure vertical rise divided by horizontal distance along each assessed section and express the result as a percentage.
- Cross slope: % - Measure the transverse elevation change divided by horizontal width and express the result as a percentage.
Recognition required Filled
- Narrower than roads
- Formed by use or built
- A road carries vehicles
- Narrow tracks or built ways through landscapes, gardens and settlements.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- identify path types
- find and plan routes
- explain access rights and responsibilities
- separate abstract senses
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Erosion and obstruction
- Getting lost
- Access disputes
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- Rights of way legislation
- Trail construction standards
- Heritage protection for historic ways
Context of use required Filled
- Travel, access and recreation on foot or by other means.
- footpaths and walking trails
- garden and park paths
- coastal and mountain paths
- ceremonial and processional ways
- desire paths formed by use
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q5004679: path - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: Path (trail) - general description of the item
Open questions
- Should each path type be a separate entry?
- How should trail data be linked?
- How should abstract senses be split?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q5004679/spec.json