UK utility data integration: overcoming schematic heterogeneity

Anthony R. Beck; Anthony G. Cohn; Michael Sanderson; Steve Ramage; Chris Tagg; Gaihua Fu; Brandon Bennett; John G. Stell

doi:10.1117/12.812600

3 November 2008 UK utility data integration: overcoming schematic heterogeneity

Anthony R. Beck, Anthony G. Cohn, Michael Sanderson, Steve Ramage, Chris Tagg, Gaihua Fu, Brandon Bennett, John G. Stell

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Proceedings Volume 7143, Geoinformatics 2008 and Joint Conference on GIS and Built Environment: Geo-Simulation and Virtual GIS Environments; 71431Z (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.812600
Event: Geoinformatics 2008 and Joint Conference on GIS and Built Environment: Geo-Simulation and Virtual GIS Environments, 2008, Guangzhou, China

Abstract

In this paper we discuss syntactic, semantic and schematic issues which inhibit the integration of utility data in the UK. We then focus on the techniques employed within the VISTA project to overcome schematic heterogeneity. A Global Schema based architecture has been developed. Although automated approaches to Global Schema definition were attempted the heterogeneities of the sector were too great. Hence, a manual approach to Global Schema definition was employed. The techniques used to define and subsequently map source utility data models to this schema are discussed in detail. In order to ensure a coherent integrated model, sub and cross domain validation issues are then highlighted. Finally the proposed framework and data flow for schematic integration is introduced.

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Anthony R. Beck, Anthony G. Cohn, Michael Sanderson, Steve Ramage, Chris Tagg, Gaihua Fu, Brandon Bennett, and John G. Stell "UK utility data integration: overcoming schematic heterogeneity", Proc. SPIE 7143, Geoinformatics 2008 and Joint Conference on GIS and Built Environment: Geo-Simulation and Virtual GIS Environments, 71431Z (3 November 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.812600

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