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Open GIS ConsortiumOpen GIS Consortium
for a changing world.
Spatial connectivitySpatial connectivity
EC-GIS 5 Workshop:EC-GIS 5 Workshop:OGC Status and Direction in EuropeOGC Status and Direction in Europe
Louis Hecht, Open GIS ConsortiumLouis Hecht, Open GIS Consortium
and and
John Rowley, Geobase Consultants, Ltd.John Rowley, Geobase Consultants, Ltd.
June 1999June 1999
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Definition of OpenGIS™Definition of OpenGIS™
““Open and interoperable geoprocessing”Open and interoperable geoprocessing”
OROR
““The ability to The ability to share heterogeneous geodata and geoprocessing share heterogeneous geodata and geoprocessing resourcesresources transparently in a networked environment.” transparently in a networked environment.”
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OGC’s Vision OGC’s Vision
The complete integration of geospatial data and The complete integration of geospatial data and geoprocessing resources into mainstream computinggeoprocessing resources into mainstream computing
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OGC Objectives (1) OGC Objectives (1)
Promote the use of “interoperable geoprocessing” throughout the Promote the use of “interoperable geoprocessing” throughout the Information Technology marketplace. Information Technology marketplace.
WWW and e-commerceWWW and e-commerce
Spatially enable --Spatially enable --
Telecommunications servicesTelecommunications services
Enterprise computingEnterprise computing
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Open systems
Distributed processing
Object technology
“Component” architectures
OGC Objectives (2)OGC Objectives (2)
Synchronize “geoprocessing technology” with commercial “Information Synchronize “geoprocessing technology” with commercial “Information Technology standards”:Technology standards”:
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Development v. requirements for component architectures
User-driven “business model” for interoperable applications
OGC Objectives (3)OGC Objectives (3)
Arrange cooperation of “GI product suppliers” and “GI users” to develop Arrange cooperation of “GI product suppliers” and “GI users” to develop interoperable software interfaces:interoperable software interfaces:
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Industry
Government
Academia
Standards
OGC Objectives (4)OGC Objectives (4)
Involve the entire community in the “interoperability process”:Involve the entire community in the “interoperability process”:
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Technology teams
Joint marketing
Industry forums
Private/Public Partnership
Industrial Alliances
OGC Objectives (5)OGC Objectives (5)
Provide an “industry forum” for “partnerships” and cooperative business Provide an “industry forum” for “partnerships” and cooperative business development projects.development projects.
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MilestonesMilestones
Today --Islands of Automation
• Common Data Interface Standards for Data Sharing
• Common Foundation of Data and Services
• Common Services Infrastructure
Tomorrow--Interoperable Domains
1999 2000 2001 2002
ImageryGeospatial
Fused, SharedCustomerData
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From Vendor A
FromVendor B
FromVendor C
FromLaboratory D
Framework of OpenGIS Interfaces
Service and Data Components
The OpenGIS EnvironmentThe OpenGIS Environment
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PublisherClient
BrowseClient
ServiceRegistry
CatalogService
DataServer
MapServer
The Framework andthe Service Modules,define the “clumps”of technology thatenable andestablish a market
Technology For Market EstablishmentTechnology For Market Establishment
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PublisherClient
BrowseClient
ServiceRegistry
CatalogService
DataServer
MapServer
Conflation
NamesPlacement
Examples of Service Development by DemandExamples of Service Development by Demand
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Near-Term Plan and ScheduleNear-Term Plan and Schedule
Catalog ServicesCatalog Services July 1999July 1999
Simple Coverages (e.g., grids)Simple Coverages (e.g., grids) Aug 1999Aug 1999
Feature Identity & RelationshipsFeature Identity & Relationships Dec 1999Dec 1999
Geometry EnhancementsGeometry Enhancements Apr 2000Apr 2000
Ordinary Coverages (e.g., TINs)Ordinary Coverages (e.g., TINs) Jun 2000Jun 2000
PresentationPresentation May 2000May 2000
Coordinates and Transformations Coordinates and Transformations Mar 2000Mar 2000
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The “Diversity” of OpenGISThe “Diversity” of OpenGIS
• Participation in OGC has become multinational and multicultural:Participation in OGC has become multinational and multicultural:– Organizational initiatives in the US, Europe, Australia & JapanOrganizational initiatives in the US, Europe, Australia & Japan
– Global WWW Mapping Testbed participation: Australia, Europe, Japan, Global WWW Mapping Testbed participation: Australia, Europe, Japan, USAUSA
– Participation in “standards” and “SDI” initiatives - Worldwide meeting Participation in “standards” and “SDI” initiatives - Worldwide meeting schedule: Europe, US, Japanschedule: Europe, US, Japan
– Global participation in publication and tradeshow effortsGlobal participation in publication and tradeshow efforts
– Emphasis on “Information Community” & “Semantic” issuesEmphasis on “Information Community” & “Semantic” issues
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The Scope of OpenGISThe Scope of OpenGIS
• 187 members worldwide -- 26 countries and 5 continents represented187 members worldwide -- 26 countries and 5 continents represented
• 57 European members -- 17 countries57 European members -- 17 countries
• 46 Asia-Pacific members -- principally Japan, Korea, Australia 46 Asia-Pacific members -- principally Japan, Korea, Australia
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The Scope of OpenGISThe Scope of OpenGIS
• The scope of OGC has grown to include development of “Spatial The scope of OGC has grown to include development of “Spatial Data Infrastructure” initiatives and dialogue with key National Mapping Data Infrastructure” initiatives and dialogue with key National Mapping OrganizationsOrganizations– Partnership with the US Federal Geographic Data CommitteePartnership with the US Federal Geographic Data Committee
• Active participant in the “Digital Earth” InitiativeActive participant in the “Digital Earth” Initiative• Participation in “Global Disaster Information Network” (GDIN)Participation in “Global Disaster Information Network” (GDIN)
– Participation in European Community projects & proposals in 4th and 5th Participation in European Community projects & proposals in 4th and 5th fpfp
– Positive prospects for working with a number of European NMA’sPositive prospects for working with a number of European NMA’s
– Working relationship with the NSDIPA of JapanWorking relationship with the NSDIPA of Japan
– Participation in “Global Spatial Data Infrastructure” (GSDI) org.Participation in “Global Spatial Data Infrastructure” (GSDI) org.
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OpenGIS & ISO StandardsOpenGIS & ISO Standards
OpenGIS specifications are coordinated with the work of the International OpenGIS specifications are coordinated with the work of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO):Organization for Standardization (ISO):
– Cooperation agreement with ISO TC 211 -- Committee on Geographic Cooperation agreement with ISO TC 211 -- Committee on Geographic Information & GeomaticsInformation & Geomatics
• Joint OGC-TC211 “working group” for mutual reviewJoint OGC-TC211 “working group” for mutual review
– Many members in commonMany members in common
– Beginning working relationship with ISO TC204 -- Committee on “Mobile Beginning working relationship with ISO TC204 -- Committee on “Mobile Transportation Guidance”Transportation Guidance”
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The OpenGIS WWWMapping InitiativeThe OpenGIS WWWMapping Initiative
A prototyping project to test interoperability architectures and drive A prototyping project to test interoperability architectures and drive development of OpenGIS interface specifications: development of OpenGIS interface specifications:
• Major funding from US agency sponsorsMajor funding from US agency sponsors
• 40+ sponsoring and participating organizations40+ sponsoring and participating organizations
• Participation of most geospatial product suppliers Participation of most geospatial product suppliers
• Developing a “browsing architecture” for Web-usersDeveloping a “browsing architecture” for Web-users
• Global participation -- Europe, US/Canada, Australia, JapanGlobal participation -- Europe, US/Canada, Australia, Japan
• A resource for national “infrastructure” programsA resource for national “infrastructure” programs
• A real-world “community” laboratory for OpenGIS developmentA real-world “community” laboratory for OpenGIS development
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The Web Mapping InitiativeThe Web Mapping Initiative
BrowsingClient
ApplicationServer
Data Server Data Server
AuthoringClient
data data
ApplicationApplication
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Data ServerData Server—delivers data across an interface to any client.—delivers data across an interface to any client.
Map ServerMap Server—delivers symbolized graphics to a viewer client.—delivers symbolized graphics to a viewer client.
Catalog ServerCatalog Server—delivers dataset identifiers across a common interface to —delivers dataset identifiers across a common interface to
any client. any client.
Service RegistryService Registry—delivers service identifiers across a common interface to —delivers service identifiers across a common interface to
any client.any client.
Viewer ClientViewer Client—renders graphics that come from map server components —renders graphics that come from map server components
Publisher ClientPublisher Client—enables registration of datasets and association of —enables registration of datasets and association of
datasets and symbology. datasets and symbology.
Web Mapping ComponentsWeb Mapping Components(Research Opportunities)(Research Opportunities)
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Towards Robust Geospatial Interoperability Towards Robust Geospatial Interoperability InfrastructuresInfrastructures
• ““Core Services (interfaces)” required for robust geospatial Core Services (interfaces)” required for robust geospatial interoperability infrastructuresinteroperability infrastructures
• Web Mapping Testbed addresses basic “Core Services”Web Mapping Testbed addresses basic “Core Services”– Pilot Projects for V&V and demonstration of Simple Features, Catalog and Pilot Projects for V&V and demonstration of Simple Features, Catalog and
CoveragesCoverages
– Prototypes of Map Server, Viewer Client, Publisher Client, Coverage Prototypes of Map Server, Viewer Client, Publisher Client, Coverage Server, Catalog (discover), Simple Features Server and Service Registry Server, Catalog (discover), Simple Features Server and Service Registry InterfacesInterfaces
• Next level of testing services - implement Information Communities Next level of testing services - implement Information Communities and Production Servicesand Production Services– Addresses Community Enablement via Consumer Services and Enterprise Addresses Community Enablement via Consumer Services and Enterprise
ServicesServices
– Data Production Services vital to robust geospatial interoperability Data Production Services vital to robust geospatial interoperability infrastructures; required to meet all market goalsinfrastructures; required to meet all market goals
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OGC’s Status in EuropeOGC’s Status in Europe
• GIPSIE continues to operate as successfully as expected given the GIPSIE continues to operate as successfully as expected given the level of resources.level of resources.
• Regularly meet twice a year in Europe.Regularly meet twice a year in Europe.• Membership in Europe...last year 35 and now 57.Membership in Europe...last year 35 and now 57.• Established the Europe SIG at the Management Committee levelEstablished the Europe SIG at the Management Committee level• Cooperating with members on two 5fp proposalsCooperating with members on two 5fp proposals
– DUEDUE
– ENGINE/ETeMIIENGINE/ETeMII
• Continue to work with European companies and organizations to Continue to work with European companies and organizations to construct market driven interoperability approaches for European construct market driven interoperability approaches for European industry including labs and infrastructure approaches - consistent with industry including labs and infrastructure approaches - consistent with national objectives and pan-European objectives.national objectives and pan-European objectives.
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PRESIDENT
OGC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
OGC TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
OGC BOARD OF DIRECTORSExecutive Committee
VP , CHIEFSCIENTIST
VP CORPORATECOMMUNICATIONS
VP BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL
OPERATIONSEUROPE
DIRECTOR OFBUSINESS
OPERATIONS
DIRECTORFIELD
OPERATIONS
Europe SIG
VPCOO
TechnologyPlanning SC
Technical Operations SC
BusinessPlanning SC
Strategic Programs SC
Core Technology Task Force Domain Technology Task Force
ServiceArch. SIG
CatalogWG
TelecomSIG
TransSIG....... D&I
SIG
GovernmentSIG
GIPSIE
OGC OrganizationOGC Organization
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GIPSIE and OGCGIPSIE and OGC
• Combined GIPSIE info days with regular European meetingsCombined GIPSIE info days with regular European meetings
• GIPSIE information service in place and operationalGIPSIE information service in place and operational
• Fostered a mechanism for transmitting requirements and needs into Fostered a mechanism for transmitting requirements and needs into the Consortium process via the Europe SIGthe Consortium process via the Europe SIG– Guenther Pichler, SICAD Geomatics, Chair Europe SIGGuenther Pichler, SICAD Geomatics, Chair Europe SIG
• Research initiatives being readied for Consortium consideration …Research initiatives being readied for Consortium consideration …Plan to submit document to other European organizations for Plan to submit document to other European organizations for consensusconsensus
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Europe SIGEurope SIG
• First meeting in April 1999 - Draft Business Plan developedFirst meeting in April 1999 - Draft Business Plan developed• Europe SIG technical focus framed around member requirements Europe SIG technical focus framed around member requirements
(both users and developers)(both users and developers)• Projects for funding by the European Commission continue to be Projects for funding by the European Commission continue to be
studied and evaluatedstudied and evaluated– Considerable uncertainty for funding RTD’s - Consensus is to waitConsiderable uncertainty for funding RTD’s - Consensus is to wait
– Several Cross-Programme and Support Measure initiatives are under Several Cross-Programme and Support Measure initiatives are under active consideration by the SIG active consideration by the SIG
– Proposals, in concert with members, will be developed after OGC Proposals, in concert with members, will be developed after OGC implements an organizational construct for being resourced by the implements an organizational construct for being resourced by the CommissionCommission
• Second meeting in August 1999 in Southampton UK - Agenda will be Second meeting in August 1999 in Southampton UK - Agenda will be posted in two weeksposted in two weeks
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OGC and EGII/GI 2000OGC and EGII/GI 2000
• OGC via the Europe SIG willOGC via the Europe SIG will– Review and comment on the Background document prepared by Yves Review and comment on the Background document prepared by Yves
ReginsterReginster
– Review and comment on the draft GI2000 statement prepared for Review and comment on the draft GI2000 statement prepared for Commission considerationCommission consideration
• OGC continues to be interested in defining relationships with OGC continues to be interested in defining relationships with European organizations to address:European organizations to address:– European information community requirements with consumer and European information community requirements with consumer and
enterprise services developed with interface technologyenterprise services developed with interface technology
– Data production services developed with interface technology vital to Data production services developed with interface technology vital to robust geospatial infrastructuresrobust geospatial infrastructures