The OpenGIS data model

The OpenGIS Consortium (OGC) develops implementation specifications to prom ote the interoperability of geographic information applications. This devel opment is based on the concept of a comprehensive set of common software in terfaces supported by geographic servers, across computing platforms. It ha s begun the process of making geographic information and services an easily used technical information resource. In the process, it is redefining the way many industries look at geographic information.