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

[Cameron Shorter]

I forgot to share URL:
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/LIDAR_Format_Letter

On 11/04/2015 12:14 pm, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> 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,  Wwww.lisasoft.com,  F +61 2 9009 5099

-- 
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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