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