Integrated Software Framework for OGC Web Services
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The paper presents the OGC Web Service Access Framework (OX-Framework), an integrated software framework developed to facilitate the integration of various Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Services. The OX-Framework offers a flexible architecture that combines a Layer-Architecture, Plugin-Concept, and Listener-Concept to enable seamless access, visualization, and processing of diverse geospatial data. Aimed at both client and server applications, this framework aims to reduce the complexity of OGC-related software development, providing developers with a robust foundation for creating sophisticated service chains and supporting future sensor web projects.
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