WMO-OGC Workshop: GroundWaterML2 standard

The workshop introduced the GroundWaterML2 (GWML2) standard and demonstrated its recent implementations. Presenters included core developers of the standard as well as developers of related implementations from their respective organizations. 

Background

GroundWaterML2 (GWML2) is an OGC and WMO standard from the WaterML2.0 suite of standards developed under the umbrella of the OGC/WMO Hydrology Domain Working Group. The Hydrology Domain Working Group is co-chaired by USGS and WMO, and has supported the generation of the WaterML2.0 suite of standards since 2008. These standards are used in national/continental-wide information systems as well as recommended for WMO information systems.

Objectives 

This workshop covered the following topics: 

• Introduction to GWML2 standard and its scope 
• Demonstrations of the GWML2 implementation from France, Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand 
• Panel discussion on the benefits of GWML2 implementation 
• Moderated discussion on further GWML2 implementation

Workshop Recording