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Most of the OGC specifications are based on a generalized architecture captured in a set of documents collectively called the ''Abstract Specification'', which describes a basic data model for Geographic features to be represented. Atop the Abstract Specification is a growing number of specifications, or ''standards'' , that have been (or are being) developed to serve specific needs for Interoperable location and geospatial technology, including GIS. The most important OGC specifications:
These were originally designed around the REST Paradigm for message-based interactions in web-based systems. However, in the last year the members have been working on defining a common approach for SOAP and WSDL bindings. The OGC has a close relationship with ISO/TC 211 (Geographic Information/Geomatics). The OGC abstract specification is being progressively replaced by volumes from the ISO 19100 series under development by this committee. Further, the OGC standards Web Map Service and Simple Features are ISO standards. GML will soon be approved as an ISO standard. The OGC works with other international standards bodies including W3C and OASIS . SEE ALSO
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