1.2.3. OGC Process

OGC has a member approved process that encourages collaboration among and between OGC members to define, document, and implement open specifications that solve geospatial interoperability problems. The OGC exists to enable a fast, effective, inclusive, user-driven process to develop, test, demonstrate, and promote the use of geospatial information and services by using OpenGIS® Specifications (OGC). The following figure shows the different steps of such a process.

Process of the development of an OGC specification

For further information about the OGC process and the OGC Programs see

• OGC Process
• OGC Programs

OGC and ISO

The OGC has a close relationship with ISO/TC 211. The OGC abstract specification is being progressively replaced by volumes from the ISO 19100 series under development by this committee. The OGC Standards Web Map Service, Simple Features and GML (are explained later on in this lesson) for example are already ISO standards. (Wikipedia)