RE: Notes from todays (2/1/05) GIS SC Conference Carl

In attendance:  Carl Reed, Dave Danko, Rex Brooks, Tom Merkle.

 

Had a good meeting.

 

1. Discussed 1.1. The SC is in agreement that we go ahead with 1.1.

2. Discussed 2.0 and Carl's first cut at suggested changes/enhancements. 
The GIS SC was unanimous on the following recommendations:

  
Leave WGS 84 as mandatory in 2.0. This allows total backwards 
  compatibility

  
In 2.0, have an informational note as to why WGS is the mandatory 
  datum/CRS

  
In 2.0, have an information note on why there is a need for the ability to 
  define and communicate CRS information other than WGS. This would be an 
  optional element.

  
Allow optional elements for both CRS and GML based geometry for 
  flexibility and greater ease in meeting local EM requirements.

  
Maintain simplicity as well

3. Agreed that GIS SC should contact an internationally recognized expert 
on the legal and political implications of WGS and other CRS best practices. Ask 
them to review our go-forward suggestions to make sure we are best aligned with 
international best practices. This would not be a geodesy "geek".

4. Discussed whether CAP should be moved to ISO as a New Work Item. Belief 
that the answer is yes but that we should wait for 2.0. 

 

Respectfully submitted

 

 

Carl Reed, PhD
CTO and Executive Director Specification 
Program
OGC

 

The OGC: Helping the World to Communicate Geographically

 

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