1. INSPIRE Drafting Team „Data Specifications“
Clemens Portele (Chair)
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2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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 series
Structured according to the identified components of data harmonisation
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. D2.6 - Methodology for the development of data specifications
The process of developing INSPIRE data specifications
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9. D2.6 - Methodology for the development of data specifications
Relationship between the framework documents, the consolidated registers and the INSPIRE data specifications
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10. 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
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11. D2.7 – Guidelines for the encoding of spatial data
General approach based on the recommendations of CEN TR on encoding:
ISO (GML) is promoted as the ESDI encoding method when transferring spatial objects
ISO/TS 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. Thank you very much for your interest
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