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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