[OSGeo-Standards] Please review: Open Letter asking to avoid format fragmentation in LiDAR standards

[Cameron Shorter]

Hi all,
A number of us have been collaboratively developing an Open Letter 
asking key stakeholders to avoid fragmentation in LiDAR standards.

It starts:
/We, the undersigned, are concerned that the current interoperability 
between LiDAR applications, through use of the open "LAS" format, is 
being threatened by ESRI's introduction and promotion of an alternative 
"Optimized LAS" proprietary format. This is of concern since the 
fragmentation of the LAS format will lead to reduced interoperability 
between applications and organisations, and introduce vendor lock-in./

Could all interested please:
1. Review and provide feedback to this standards email list
2. If you agree with the letter, please add your name to the "Signed" 
section

-- 
Cameron Shorter,
Software and Data Solutions Manager
LISAsoft
Suite 112, Jones Bay Wharf,
26 - 32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009

P +61 2 9009 5000,  W www.lisasoft.com,  F +61 2 9009 5099

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