A Look through the Rearview Mirror Key technical and business approach principles
Separate format and data representation
Promote a standard interface and data representation schema
Separate environmental object semantics from representation
Separate science and the mathematics of location specification and conversion techniques from location data representation
Focus on practical and useful implementations
Invest in tools and tool development and facilitate their use
Promote awareness through education on the importance, impact, and complexities of environmental data use in applications
Develop standards based on proven and tested technology
Plan technology evolution as user expectations and needs change
Focus development and implementation with an emphasis on least-impact on the customer base