INSPIRE Drafting Team „Data Specifications“ Clemens Portele (Chair) 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007

Scope The development of INSPIRE Implementing Rules for harmonised spatial data follows a two-step approach: Development of conceptual framework and specification methodology. This work started in the Preparatory Phase and will be concluded in the Transposition Phase. Development of data specifications for each data theme listed in the annexes of the Directive. This work will be carried out based on the conceptual framework and specification methodology, based on the INSPIRE roadmap in the next five years. The work foreseen in the Transposition Phase puts the emphasis on the Annex I spatial data themes. 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 2

Conceptual framework and specification methodology deliverables Target date 1) D 2.3: Scope and Definition of Annex I/II/III Themes April 2007 D 2.5: Generic Conceptual Model D 2.6: Methodology for the development of data specifications August 2007 D 2.7: Implementing rules for exchange of spatial data / data encoding guidelines December 2007 These deliverables are under the responsibility of the Drafting Team “Data Specifications” 1) Target dates are for drafts for SDIC/LMO consultation 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 3

D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and Scope Identifies definitions and scope of spatial data themes Based on existing reference material, especially INSPIRE position papers Consultation with SDICs/LMOs closes July 6 Starting point for the development of Data Specifications 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 4

D2.5 Generic Conceptual Model Addresses the definition of a generic conceptual model for spatial objects across the data themes Consultation with SDICs/LMOs closes July 6 Based on the ISO 19100 series Structured according to the identified components of data harmonisation 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 5

D2.5 Generic Conceptual Model Generic Conceptual Model will be updated based on comments by SDICs and LMOs Further input for the revision: Questionnaire on the use of the elements of spatial and temporal schema Questionnaire on unique identifiers Proposed study on translation between different schemas Proposed testing of data specification development process 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 6

D2.6 - Methodology for the development of data specifications Facilitates the process of creating harmonised data specifications for the data themes Review by Consolidation Team, Drafting Teams and European data harmonisation projects in May 2007 Version for SDIC/LMO consultation planned for August 2007 In parallel a test of the proposed data specification development process is planned 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 7

D2.6 - Methodology for the development of data specifications The process of developing INSPIRE data specifications 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 8

D2.6 - Methodology for the development of data specifications Relationship between the framework documents, the consolidated registers and the INSPIRE data specifications 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 9

D2.7 – Guidelines for the encoding of spatial data Specifies guidelines for the encoding of spatial data for the purpose of exchange between two systems Data encoding of spatial objects will be specified as part of the data specifications Data exchange is understood primarily as “access to data via services” which includes but is not limited to a download of a whole dataset  closely related to the Download service Review by Consolidation Team and Drafting Teams planned to start in August 2007 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 10

D2.7 – Guidelines for the encoding of spatial data General approach based on the recommendations of CEN TR 15449 on encoding: ISO 19136 (GML) is promoted as the ESDI encoding method when transferring spatial objects ISO/TS 19139 is promoted as the ESDI encoding method when transferring information related to spatial data such as metadata, feature catalogues and dictionaries The encoding of spatial objects will in general be model-driven, i.e. determined by the application schema Coverage data will in general use existing encodings for the range part of the coverage function 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 11

Technical Architecture Overview High-level overview of the current understanding of the technical architecture of INSPIRE Illustrate the required elements within the infrastructure, their relationships and the responsible party for drafting the relevant specification Two purposes: Support the discussion within and between the parties involved in the drafting of the technical specification of the individual elements (identify gaps and needs for additional collaboration) Help SDICs and LMOs to better understand the context of the different deliverables that are being created and which will typically be send to SDICs and LMOs for consultation Developed since September 2006 mainly be the 3 technical drafting teams and JRC Proposed to be published as a non-paper 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 12

Development of data specifications for each data theme Requests: Call for SDICs/LMOs for participation in data specification development Call for candidate specifications User requirements survey Initial set of Thematic Working Groups to start end of 2007 13th EC GI&GIS Workshop - Data Specifications - Clemens Portele - July 2007 - 13

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