1.2.3 The OGC
From Geostandards
1 Framework Geo-standards
1.1 What are geo-standards?
- 1.1.1 Advantages of Standards
- 1.1.2 Standards and interoperability
- 1.1.3 What are open standards?
- 1.1.4 What do standards result in?
- 1.2.1 Overview and targeted group
- 1.2.2 ISO/TC211
- 1.2.3 The OGC
- 1.4.1 Overview and targeted group
- 1.4.2 NEN Standardisation
- 1.4.3 Geonovum
- 1.4.4 Electronic Government
General
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has existed since 1994 and focuses on the following activities:
- Specification Development Program (since 1994): During this program, specifications are made. The OGC does not produce standards, but specifications. It is sometimes hard to trace back which of many specifications actually become standards, in other words that are offered to ISO TC/211. The OGC is important, because many standards, mainly related to service, are developed by the OGC.
- Interoperability Program (since 1999): These projects are mainly known as OWS-X test beds where specifications are tested in large communities to make them more practical.
- Outreach Program (since 2002): Communication about the Specification Development Program and Interoperability Program.
This portrayal gives insight into the OGC: Presentation OGC.
OGC members
The OGC is an international industry consortium of 376 companies, government agencies and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available interface specifications. Open GIS® Specifications support interoperable solutions that "geo-enable" the Web, wireless and location-based services, and mainstream IT. The specifications empower technology developers to make complex spatial information and services accessible and useful with all kinds of applications.
OGC members are listed here: http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/members.| ← previous | 1 Framework Geo-standards | next → |
