1. Web Services Just another way to deliver products and services. Gordon Adams Systems Development Division

2. Strategic Goal 13 – Data Access(1994) -The National Geodetic Survey will make its data holdings and products accessible to its customers. -These data products will be provided on media and in formats that are most effective and efficient. -NGS will provide direct access to the NGS Integrated Data Base using modern telecommunications capabilities. -NGS will work with states and other data collectors to maximize access to geodetic data. -NGS will also facilitate the development of networked, integrated, local geodetic databases.

3. Data Access Evolution -Paper -Floppy disk -Bulletin board -CDROM -FTP Server -Web Site – browser accessible. -Web Service – no browser involved.

4. Simple Web Services -Use of a fully parameterized URL from within an application or script. -UFCORS Trimble Pathfinder Office -ds_data.prl WinDesc -The web application was not designed with the external application in mind.

5. Web Services -Structured interface. -Easily integrated into applications and other web pages. -Marketed to application developers, not the end user. -Examples -Real-Time GPS. -Web Map Service. -Potentially all current products and services.