The first testbed is scheduled to start in August 2001. The OpenLS testbeds and pilots bring together Sponsors and Participants. Sponsors - Companies that wish to sponsor OpenLS testbeds and pilots will provide input into the definition of OpenLS testbed and pilot requirements, technical scope, agenda, demonstration form and content. Upon sponsorship confirmation, Sponsors automatically become OGC Technical Committee members. Participants may be awarded cost sharing funds for their contributions in a testbed or pilot.
Participants have a vote in the testbed and pilot process.
The Concept Development Proposal outlines a conceptual architecture, and identifies the potential interfaces, applications and components to be used in the testbed. Concept Development Proposals are submitted by companies with a strong interest in influencing the location services market, and by potential sponsors. Principal Members can chair OGC Special Interest Groups and Working Groups, and having voting privileges in the Planning and Technical Committees. Associate Membership Associate Members are granted non-voting participation in the Technical Committee and have full access to all OGC proprietary technical documents. Associate members cannot submit technologies.