Sensor ML

Sensor ML

SensorML is an approved Open Geospatial Consortium standard. SensorML provides standard models and an XML encoding for describing sensors and measurement processes. SensorML can be used to describe a wide range of sensors, including both dynamic and stationary platforms and both in-situ and remote sensors.

Functions supported include

  • sensor discovery
  • sensor geolocation
  • processing of sensor observations
  • a sensor programming mechanism
  • subscription to sensor alerts

Examples of supported sensors are

  • stationary, in-situ – chemical “sniffer”, thermometer, gravity meter
  • stationary, remote – stream velocity profiler, atmospheric profiler, Doppler radar
  • dynamic, in-situ – aircraft mounted ozone “sniffer”, GPS unit, dropsonde
  • dynamic, remote – satellite radiometer, airborne camera, soldier-mounted video

Read more about Sensor ML:  What Is It?, What Is It Good For?, What Are The Essential Elements?, How Did It Come About?