FIY: OGC GML Simple Features and Circle element

Dear EM TC -

 

Lew suggested I provide an update on the plan to 
add the Circle geometry element to the OGC GML Simple Features profile. Given 
the known requirement for a circle geometry, a couple of months ago the editors 
of the GML Simple Features profile wrote an official Change Request to be 
applied to the profile. This week I spoke with the editors of the profile and 
they are happy to incorporate the circle geometry into the profile. I also spoke 
with the editor of the OGC Simple Features Interface standard (which is also an 
ISO standard) and he is happy to see this addition as he also needs to add the 
circle geometry to the OGC Simple Features standard. So, the harmonization stars 
have aligned. This represented general consensus that we can move forward 
quickly with this addition.

 

To further expedite the process, the OGC will use 
our corrigendum process which can get approval and public publication in as 
little as 30 days. Further, as OASIS and the OGC have a formal MoU, I can 
release the draft document directly to the EM TC prior to formal approval in the 
OGC.

 

Will keep everyone informed as we 
progress.

 

Regards

 

Carl Reed, PhD
CTO
Open Geospatial 
Consortium

 

The OGC: Making Location 
Count