Solution to link Person to spatial references

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The model Person is dependent on a geographical / spatial model. This model should be flexible enough to capture different spatial anchor points (country, locality, address, ...) provided in varying formats (flat text, semi-structured or fully resolved). The data encompasses domestic and non-domestic geographic data.

We designed a solution in the eap under diagram > iceg-generic.

The model makes a distinction between unresolved and resolved spatial references. A ResolvedSpatial can be drawn on a map. Both UnresolvedSpatial and ResolvedSpatial may be represented as a collection of AddressComponent.

According to this model, a best:Address is a specialization of both location:Address (interface which can also handle unstructured input) and ResolvedSpatial as it can be placed on a map.

Behind the scenes, the model leverages ISO 19107 - Spatial Schema.

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This approach was presented during WG 2024-04-25.