OGCdefined

OGCdefined is a term used to describe a set of standards and specifications developed by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). These standards are designed to facilitate the sharing, integration, and use of geospatial data and services. The OGC is an international industry consortium of more than 500 companies, government agencies, and universities, working together to develop and promote open standards for geospatial and location-based services.

The OGC standards cover a wide range of geospatial technologies, including web services, data formats, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Some of the most well-known OGC standards include Web Feature Service (WFS), Web Map Service (WMS), and Web Coverage Service (WCS). These standards enable the interoperability of geospatial data and services across different platforms and systems, making it easier to integrate and use geospatial information in various applications.

OGCdefined standards are widely adopted in the geospatial industry and are used by organizations around the world to build and deploy geospatial solutions. The OGC's mission is to make geospatial information more accessible and useful for everyone, and its standards play a crucial role in achieving this goal. By promoting open standards, the OGC helps to ensure that geospatial data and services are interoperable, reusable, and sustainable.