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Public Comment Opened for OGC Analysis Ready Data Standards Working Group Charter

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Author:Ryan Mitchell
Michael Johnson
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The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has announced a public review period for the draft charter establishing a new Analysis Ready Data (ARD) Standards Working Group. The initiative seeks to define internationally recognized standards that ensure geospatial datasets are delivered in formats ready for immediate analysis with minimal preprocessing. Stakeholders and members of the geospatial community are invited to submit feedback before the official deadline.

The ARD concept originated within the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), where it was defined as satellite data processed to a consistent baseline that enables rapid analysis and interoperability across datasets and time periods. Building on this foundation, the new working group plans to expand the concept beyond satellite imagery to include all forms of geospatial information, enabling a broader range of applications across environmental monitoring, disaster response, infrastructure planning, and decision-support systems.

Preparing spatial datasets for integration and analysis often requires significant time, technical expertise, and computing resources. By establishing standardized minimum requirements for ARD products, the initiative aims to reduce these barriers and make high-quality geospatial data more accessible to organizations lacking specialized processing infrastructure. The effort is being conducted in collaboration with ISO/TC 211 to ensure global alignment and long-term adoption of the standards.

Previous OGC initiatives, including Testbed-16 and Disaster Pilot programs, demonstrated the operational benefits of ARD datasets in emergency management workflows. These pilot activities highlighted how standardized, preprocessed data significantly accelerate analytical processes and improve the usability of spatial information during time-critical situations.

The proposed Standards Working Group will develop a multi-part specification defining the essential characteristics required for geospatial products to qualify as Analysis Ready Data. Once completed, the standards are expected to support stronger interoperability across agencies, industries, and international organizations, ultimately improving the efficiency and reliability of geospatial analytics worldwide.

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