Some Key Definitions in the INE - AR - P
Integrated Natural Environment
- The natural environment includes all naturally occurring phenomena from “the dirt to the stars”
- Expanded to include “cultural” features typically included in terrain databases (buildings, roads, etc.)
- Integrated implies some requirements on the multiple domains
- Domains should be physically consistent with each other
- Domain representations should be structurally and syntactically consistent (Yes, this implies data model)
- Consistent format would be nice too, but is not required
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Authoritative Representation
- This does NOT imply “authoritative” (mandated) resources