Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved EC-GIS 5 Workshop: OGC Status and Direction in Europe Louis Hecht, Open GIS Consortium and John Rowley, Geobase Consultants, Ltd. June 1999

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 2 Definition of OpenGIS™ “Open and interoperable geoprocessing” OR “The ability to share heterogeneous geodata and geoprocessing resources transparently in a networked environment.”

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 3 OGC’s Vision The complete integration of geospatial data and geoprocessing resources into mainstream computing

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 4 OGC Objectives (1) Promote the use of “interoperable geoprocessing” throughout the Information Technology marketplace. WWW and e-commerce Spatially enable -- Telecommunications services Enterprise computing

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5 Open systems Distributed processing Object technology “Component” architectures OGC Objectives (2) Synchronize “geoprocessing technology” with commercial “Information Technology standards”:

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 6 Development v. requirements for component architectures User-driven “business model” for interoperable applications OGC Objectives (3) Arrange cooperation of “GI product suppliers” and “GI users” to develop interoperable software interfaces:

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7 Industry Government Academia Standards OGC Objectives (4) Involve the entire community in the “interoperability process”:

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 8 Technology teams Joint marketing Industry forums Private/Public Partnership Industrial Alliances OGC Objectives (5) Provide an “industry forum” for “partnerships” and cooperative business development projects.

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 9 Milestones Today -- Islands of Automation Common Data Interface Standards for Data Sharing Common Foundation of Data and Services Common Services Infrastructure Tomorrow-- Interoperable Domains Imagery Geospatial Fused, Shared Customer Data

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 10 From Vendor A From Vendor B From Vendor C From Laboratory D Framework of OpenGIS Interfaces Service and Data Components The OpenGIS Environment

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 11 Publisher Client Browse Client Service Registry Catalog Service Data Server Map Server The Framework and the Service Modules, define the “clumps” of technology that enable and establish a market Technology For Market Establishment

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 12 Publisher Client Browse Client Service Registry Catalog Service Data Server Map Server Conflation Names Placement Examples of Service Development by Demand

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 Near-Term Plan and Schedule  Catalog ServicesJuly 1999  Simple Coverages (e.g., grids)Aug 1999  Feature Identity & RelationshipsDec 1999  Geometry EnhancementsApr 2000  Ordinary Coverages (e.g., TINs)Jun 2000  PresentationMay 2000  Coordinates and Transformations Mar 2000

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 14 The “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 & Japan –Global WWW Mapping Testbed participation: Australia, Europe, Japan, USA –Participation in “standards” and “SDI” initiatives - Worldwide meeting schedule: Europe, US, Japan –Global participation in publication and tradeshow efforts –Emphasis on “Information Community” & “Semantic” issues

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 15 The Scope of OpenGIS 187 members worldwide countries and 5 continents represented187 members worldwide countries and 5 continents represented 57 European members countries57 European members countries 46 Asia-Pacific members -- principally Japan, Korea, Australia46 Asia-Pacific members -- principally Japan, Korea, Australia

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 16 The Scope of OpenGIS The scope of OGC has grown to include development of “Spatial Data Infrastructure” initiatives and dialogue with key National Mapping OrganizationsThe scope of OGC has grown to include development of “Spatial Data Infrastructure” initiatives and dialogue with key National Mapping Organizations –Partnership 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 fp –Positive prospects for working with a number of European NMA’s –Working relationship with the NSDIPA of Japan –Participation in “Global Spatial Data Infrastructure” (GSDI) org.

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 17 OpenGIS & ISO Standards OpenGIS specifications are coordinated with the work of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO): –Cooperation agreement with ISO TC Committee on Geographic Information & Geomatics Joint OGC-TC211 “working group” for mutual reviewJoint OGC-TC211 “working group” for mutual review –Many members in common –Beginning working relationship with ISO TC Committee on “Mobile Transportation Guidance”

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 18 The OpenGIS WWWMapping Initiative A prototyping project to test interoperability architectures and drive 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 suppliersParticipation 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

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 19 The Web Mapping Initiative Browsing Client Application Server Data Server Authoring Client data Application

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 20  Data Server—delivers data across an interface to any client.  Map Server—delivers symbolized graphics to a viewer client.  Catalog Server—delivers dataset identifiers across a common interface to any client.  Service Registry—delivers service identifiers across a common interface to any client.  Viewer Client—renders graphics that come from map server components  Publisher Client—enables registration of datasets and association of datasets and symbology. Web Mapping Components (Research Opportunities)

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 21 Towards Robust Geospatial Interoperability Infrastructures “Core Services (interfaces)” required for robust geospatial interoperability infrastructures“Core Services (interfaces)” required for robust geospatial interoperability 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 Coverages –Prototypes of Map Server, Viewer Client, Publisher Client, Coverage Server, Catalog (discover), Simple Features Server and Service Registry Interfaces Next level of testing services - implement Information Communities and Production ServicesNext level of testing services - implement Information Communities and Production Services –Addresses Community Enablement via Consumer Services and Enterprise Services –Data Production Services vital to robust geospatial interoperability infrastructures; required to meet all market goals

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 22 OGC’s Status in Europe GIPSIE continues to operate as successfully as expected given the level of resources.GIPSIE continues to operate as successfully as expected given the 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 –DUE –ENGINE/ETeMII Continue to work with European companies and organizations to construct market driven interoperability approaches for European industry including labs and infrastructure approaches - consistent with national objectives and pan-European objectives.Continue to work with European companies and organizations to construct market driven interoperability approaches for European industry including labs and infrastructure approaches - consistent with national objectives and pan-European objectives.

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 23 PRESIDENT OGC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OGC TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee VP, CHIEF SCIENTIST VP CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL OPERATIONS EUROPE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FIELD OPERATIONS Europe SIG VP COO Technology Planning SC Technical Operations SC Business Planning SC Strategic Programs SC Core Technology Task Force Domain Technology Task Force Service Arch. SIG Catalog WG Telecom SIG Trans SIG D&I SIG Government SIG GIPSIE OGC Organization

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 24 GIPSIE 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 the Consortium process via the Europe SIGFostered a mechanism for transmitting requirements and needs into the Consortium process via the Europe SIG –Guenther Pichler, SICAD Geomatics, Chair Europe SIG Research initiatives being readied for Consortium consideration …Plan to submit document to other European organizations for consensusResearch initiatives being readied for Consortium consideration …Plan to submit document to other European organizations for consensus

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 25 Europe SIG First meeting in April Draft Business Plan developedFirst meeting in April Draft Business Plan developed Europe SIG technical focus framed around member requirements (both users and developers)Europe SIG technical focus framed around member requirements (both users and developers) Projects for funding by the European Commission continue to be studied and evaluatedProjects for funding by the European Commission continue to be studied and evaluated –Considerable uncertainty for funding RTD’s - Consensus is to wait –Several Cross-Programme and Support Measure initiatives are under active consideration by the SIG –Proposals, in concert with members, will be developed after OGC implements an organizational construct for being resourced by the Commission Second meeting in August 1999 in Southampton UK - Agenda will be posted in two weeksSecond meeting in August 1999 in Southampton UK - Agenda will be posted in two weeks

Open GIS Consortium for a changing world. Spatial connectivity © 1999, Open GIS Consortium, Inc. All Rights Reserved 26 OGC 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 Reginster –Review and comment on the draft GI2000 statement prepared for Commission consideration OGC continues to be interested in defining relationships with European organizations to address:OGC continues to be interested in defining relationships with European organizations to address: –European information community requirements with consumer and enterprise services developed with interface technology –Data production services developed with interface technology vital to robust geospatial infrastructures