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Reconcile ontological types of same-named SAREF entities.

To aid in identifying modelling discrepancies, here is the list of same-named SAREF entities that have differing entity types. The problem is user confusion as to which type of ontological entity to choose between, say either DatatypeProperty or ObjectProperty. [subClassOf relations are indicated within square brackets.] Recall that DatatypeProperty relates individuals to literal data as a range, and ObjectProperty relates individuals to other individuals also by range.

{EntityName Extension EntityType SubClassof/SubPropertyOf} Comment

  • {height saref4bldg owl:ObjectProperty [N/A]} "Height of the vibration isolator before tha application of load. Usually measured in millimeters (mm)."
  • {length saref4bldg owl:ObjectProperty [No domain, range]} "The finished length of the device. Usually measured in millimeters (mm)."
  • {weight saref4bldg owl:ObjectProperty [No domain, range]} "The weight of the device. Usually measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g)."