1. … Two-step approach Conceptual Framework Annex I Annex II Annex III
Coordinate Reference Systems
Geographical Grids
Protected Sites
Elevation
Geology
Statistical Units
Mineral Resources
Annex I
Annex II
Orthoimagery
Buildings
Energy Resources
Annex III
Implementing Rules comprising data (product) specifications for 34 themes …
Conceptual Framework
D2.3
Definition of Annex themes & Scope
D2.5
Generic Conceptual Model
D2.6
Methodology for Specification Development
D2.7
Guidelines for Encoding

2. Main Actors of the Data Specification Process
INSPIRE stakeholders (SDICs & LMOs)
Define user requirements
Provide reference material
Participate in consultation
Propose experts for the Drafting Team and the Thematic Working Groups
Propose candidate specifications
Provide cost-benefit aspects
Testing draft specifications
Thematic Working Groups
Development of data specifications user requirements, achievements of the conceptual framework, reference materials and cost-benefit impacts
Data specification Drafting Team
Developing and maintaining the conceptual framework
Advises the Consolidation Team on conformance with the Generic Conceptual Model
EIONET
Helps assessing the fitness from point of view of user requirements

3. Data specification development scenarios
WG 1
Project
EC, MS
Scenario 1: Candidate specifications available
Turn specs into rules Facilitate linkages Guidelines
Users determine priorities (key policy areas)
INSPIRE stakeholders
Users CT
Thematic Working Group (new working group)
SDIC
Scenario 2: Raw material available, capacities offered
Expert
LMO 1
LMO n
SDIC 1
WG 2
WG 3
SDICs provide the input to the Thematic Working Groups based on users’ needs
Scenario 3: No or insufficient raw material, no capacities offered
DS DT
Ensure compliance to the GCM and consistency in the methodology
Other DTs
Are kept informed
SDIC n
EIONET
Validates specifications against the user requirements

4. Data specifications: objectives
To draft Implementing rules for INSPIRE data harmonisation that will be achieved through harmonised data specifications in a two-step process:
Definition of the conceptual framework services: to provide a firm starting point for specifications development and guarantee the coherence between the Implementing Rules
Definition of Annex Theme and Scope: give overview description of the themes (on the top of the definitions) and clarify links and overlaps
Generic Conceptual Model: define the harmonisation elements necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Directive; collect and consolidate the generic aspects of data specifications
Methodology for Specification Development: Define a repeatable methodology for data specification development
Guidelines for Encoding: rules for encoding spatial data for the purpose of exchange between two systems
Data Specification development for each data theme listed in the Annexes
Definition and classification of spatial objects, geo-referencing (all annexes)
Relationships between objects, key attributes, multilingual thesauri, temporal dimension, updates , framework for unique identification (Annex I & II)
Aspects of data consistency (between different level of details, cross theme, and cross border) have to be addressed
Implementing rules should be based on standards (when exist) 2

5. Data specification: progress
Specification component
Based on
Status
Definition of the Annex Themes and Scope
INSPIRE position papers
Selected reference materials submitted by the SDICs and LMOs
Comment resolution phase. Final document to be ready in February 2008
Generic conceptual Model
ISO 19101, 19103, 19107, 19108, 19109, 19110, 19111, 19112, 19115, 19123, 19126, 19131, 19136, 19139, ISO/IEC 19501, OGC r3
Methodology for specification development
Methodology developed by the RISE project
Comment resolution phase. Final version is expected in April 2008
Guidelines for encoding
ISO 19118, 19136, 19139
INSPIRE Generic Conceptual Model
Review tby the SDICs and LMOs to be started in in the 1st quarter of Final version depends on the results of the Download Service
Data specifications
ISO 19131
Materials of the INSPIRE conceptual framework
Relevant reference materials submitted by the SDICs and LMOs
To be stated early Specifications ready in 2009 for Annex I and 2012 for Annex II 2

6. Next Steps User requirement survey
Clarify data requirement of environmental policies and policies that have environmental impact:
Focused on the description of applications (+ questions on the data itself)
Planned timeframe: January-February 2008
Evaluation of the calls for Annex I
Scenario 1 is not feasible
8 themes to be specified according to scenario 2
1 theme to be specified according to scenario 3 (Geographical grids)
Selection of the TWG members –lists to be published soon
Facilitators and Editors will be employed using the expert list of DG Research 2

7. Possible Involvement for the WISE community
Provide reference material for the Hydrography theme
40 items submitted for Hydrography (20/04/2007)
Majority of the references came from NMCAs (32 items)
Other relevant communities underrepresented (hydrography, hydrology, environment, geology, marine, etc.)
Submission is possible till the middle of February (start of the work of TWGs)
Participation in the TWG
So far five domain experts have been selected from NMCAs, hydrographic and environmental communities
1-2 strong domain experts are welcome
Participation in the User requirement survey
Description of data requirements stemming from European legislation
Description of cross border user scenarios
Description of best national practices
Data requirements should be expressed in terms of level of details, scale/resolution, attributes, etc
Participation in reviewing
Two options: 1. through the WISE SDIC; 2. through individual organisations (please avoid duplication of comments)
Participation in testing
Based on the first draft specifications to get early feedback for fitness of the purposes of WISE