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Observation
A recorded finding about a subject at a time; it does not by itself establish failure, diagnosis or a safety limit.
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Definition
What Observation means
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Properties
What we can say about Observation
These properties describe meanings and reference targets. Storage types, required fields, and cardinality belong to the consuming data model.
| Property | Meaning | Values and units |
|---|---|---|
| Observation description | The finding recorded about the subject. | Scalar meaning |
| Observation observed at | The date and time at which the finding was observed. | Scalar meaning |
| Observation observer | A person making the observation. | Values reference Person |
| Observation subject asset | The asset to which the finding refers. | Values reference Asset |
| Observation unit | The unit used for the recorded value. | Scalar meaning |
| Observation value | The recorded value of the observed characteristic. | Scalar meaning |
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