scope:

AIM

Geospatial web services are essential to the provision of timely and relevant data. In order to ensure the discovery, access, retrieval, and use of geospatial data/datasets, a common approach must be established by NATO and NATO nations.

The rationale is that web services should enable the delivery of information as described by both MC 0296 NATO Geospatial Policy and MC 0632 NATO REP Concept.

The aim of the document is to create a common approach for the definition and implementation of geospatial web services; thereby facilitating sharing and re-use of data/datasets. This becomes increasingly significant as nations use data, datasets and products in accordance with STANAG 2592 and other related standards.

This version of the document defines the following geospatial web services categories:

- Discovery services,

- View services,

- Feature Download services,

- Coverage Download Services.