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Hi Javier,<br>
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My intention (which I think I have stated somewhere) is for the outcome
of this meeting to be the proto-Reference Model document. I envisage it
evolving into a management document like the ORM but I hadn't thought
to use the ORM as an example so thanks for pointing that out.<br>
<br>
Roger<br>
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Javier de la Torre wrote:
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type="cite">Hi,
<br>
<br>
While working with OGC standards I sometimes find things that I like
and that I find useful for TDWG. One of the most important documents in
OGC is the OGC Reference Model (ORM). Maybe you were aware of it
already, but just in case:
<br>
<br>
"The ORM provides the overall conceptual framework for building
geospatial processing into distributed systems in an incremental and
interoperable manner. The ORM is a living document and is updated
periodically as OGC memberships continues to advance geoprocessing
interoperability"
<br>
<br>
or
<br>
<br>
"The OGC Reference Model (ORM) provides an architecture framework for
the ongoing work of the OGC. Further, the ORM provides a framework for
the OGC Technical Baseline. The OGC Technical Baseline consists of the
currently approved OpenGIS® Specifications as well as for a number of
candidate specifications that are currently in progress. "
<br>
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You can find the document at
<br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://portal.opengeospatial.org/files?artifact_id=3836">http://portal.opengeospatial.org/files?artifact_id=3836</a>
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I think TDWG - TAG should be in charge of maintaining such a document
if you find it interesting. I like it very much because, the first time
I approached the OGC community, it helped me to understand what was
going on, which standards exist, how the interrelate, etc. Let say that
it helps you to get the "overall vision".
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<br>
I don't mean that we should use the same technology or strategy!! I
just like the idea of having a document like this whatever technology
we create/use (although I like it very much ;) )
<br>
<br>
Javier.
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