GeoSciML-portrayal is a simplified viewof GeoSciML (Geoscience
Markup Language, see Richard and CGI
Interoperability Working Group, 2007[1]),
which is a specialized XML markup language designed
for sharing geoscience data between different computer systems. GeoSciML
is based on a complex
information model developed to support interchange of a wide variety of
detailed geologic information. GeoSciML-portrayal is an XML markup language
that implements a small subset of the GeoSciML information model specifically
for interoperable map services
delivering geologic map unit, contact, and shear displacement structure (fault
and ductile shear zone) features. The use of standard vocabularies with this
schema enables map portrayal using shared legends to achieve basic visual
harmonization of maps, even when these maps are provided by different services.
XML schema is at http://schemas.geosciml.org/geosciml-portrayal/1.0/
CGI, The Commission for the Management and Application of Geoscience
Information, is a Commission of the International Union of Geological Sciences. The mission of CGI is to enable the global exchange of knowledge about geoscience
information and systems. This website will be one of the most important ways that CGI will
achieve its mission.
