OGC Charter

[briannapagan]

First completed draft of the OGC Charter. Would especially like feedback on the Out of Scope section.

[briannapagan]

Also - if we can have reviewers submit suggestions by Wednesday May 31st, that way we can send to Scott before next OGC meeting in person scheduled for June 5th.

[ashiklom]

GeoDataCube SWG, for reference.

22-052_GeoDataCube_Standards_Working_Group_Charter.pdf

[ashiklom]

A few more for reference that may be useful:

OGC GeoParquet Standards Working Group Charter.pdf

23-006_OGC_GeoDCAT_SWG_Charter.pdf

23-009r2_OGC_Agriculture_Information_Model_SWG_Charter.pdf

[christophenoel]

I wish to articulate two personal viewpoints on the charter:

• Speaking from my own inclination, GeoZarr must be COG with multiple dimensions (goal of the inital work - that nonetheless retains the potential for progressive evolution- ).
• Charter should favor inclusivity: instead of precipitously discarding elements, we should concentrate on pinpointing potential topics of interest (as individuals are more likely to focus work on areas that align with their specific needs).

[rabernat]

I think the central tension here is how many specific features should be explicitly enumerated in the charter vs. emerging from the SWG. Clearly there is disagreement about the scope of the spec (e.g. visualization or no). But to move forward, we need to agree on the scope of the charter, which is not the same thing.

[christophenoel]

I think the central tension here is how many specific features should be explicitly enumerated in the charter vs. emerging from the SWG. Clearly there is disagreement about the scope of the spec (e.g. visualization or no). But to move forward, we need to agree on the scope of the charter, which is not the same thing.

I don't perceive any conflicts in this regard, but it is important for the OGC charter to encompass a wide range of topics of interest to be explored. Generally, it is advisable to avoid imposing restrictions on topics, as participants will naturally contribute based on their specific areas of interest and commitment. In my case, visualization is the focus, and fostering an inclusive attitude tends to yield better results.

However, if GeoZarr merely consists of CF (Climate and Forecast) conventions combined with Zarr, then the same objective can be accomplished using NCZarr.

[briannapagan]

Thank you everyone for the extensive conversations and suggestions. I have 2-3 left to consider. I am suggesting canceling the July 5th bi-weekly call in exchange for everyone taking the time to read through the charter once more and give any last edits before I merge and send to Scott at the OGC. From our last meeting, I think with the switching of some terminology we can proceed with having some of these discussions as part of the SWG itself.

Please give a thumbs up or down by Friday July 7th. @ashiklom @christophenoel @rabernat @tylere @dblodgett-usgs @matthewhanson @ethanrd @sharkinsspatial

[christophenoel]

I fully endorse the charter we've compiled, finding its content astoundingly well-conceived. Kudos to all of use for our unwavering commitment and the remarkable accomplishment achieved :) :)

[tylere]

I left a few additional comments, but all are minor. Thumbs up on the charter content.

[briannapagan]

@rabernat @sharkinsspatial @ethanrd @matthewhanson would you also like to sign the charter as a supporter, if so let me know I will add your names/affiliations.

[rabernat]

Yes for sure!