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Interoperability of GIS
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:50
Abstract
Content: Transform back and forth (geo-)data with same content but different structure.Themes: System-neutral model-driven approach with reality selection, conceptual modelling, flexible standard formats, 1:1 processors and semantic transformation.Tools: Conceptual schema languages UML and INTERLIS, formats ITF, XML, tools ILI-Checker and awk, and for the semantic transformation UMLT and FME.
Objective
- Explain and apply the model-driven approach based on standards - Know and use interoperability types - Know transfer formats and reformat with 1:1 processors - Explain object-oriented modelling (with graphic and text) - Know and use communication technologies and OGC Web services - UML, EBNF, INTERLIS, ITF, XML, awk, FME - Know and apply appropriate software tools
Content
Semantic interoperability of GIS is in the main part of this lecture and means to transform back and forth (geo-) data with same content but different structure. The reduction of the necessary programming amount to a modest minimum is provided by the system-independent model-driven approach. Its elements reality selection, conceptual modelling, flexible standard formats, 1:1 processors and semantic transformation are presented and used. As generally useful tools are introduced and applied the conceptual schema languages UML and INTERLIS, the flexible transfer formats ITF, XML the ILI-Checker, the efficient reformatting tool awk and for the semantic transformation UMLT and FME.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Interoperability of GIS |
|
3 h weekly |