In the WaterSmartLand project, we’re exploring how Discrete Global Grid Systems (DGGS) can revolutionize large-scale hydrological modeling, making it more efficient, spatial representative and avoiding distortions and constraints that come with typical map projections when building data cubes.
Our collaboration with the leading implementers, developers and scientists on DGGS has led to the specification and development of a webservice that understands DGGS. This work is now recognized as the OGC API - DGGS standard, which is essential for enabling effective communication and functionality across different software systems.
The OGC API - DGGS provides a way to access, share, interact with data organized by Discrete Global Grid Reference Systems (DGGRS), which essentially break down the globe into a hierarchical grid of zones, each uniquely identified. This system allows for precise data organization and retrieval, optimizing the way we handle and analyze spatial data. By defining such a structured approach to geospatial data referencing and quantization, DGGS empowers researchers to conduct spatial queries and ensure interoperability, paving the way for innovative solutions in geospatial science.
We are happy to share that the OGC API - DGGS has now been accepted and published as an OFFICIAL OGC standard.
The standards can be found at:
OGC API - Discrete Global Grid Systems - Part 1: Core, version 1.0.0