7. Profiles of GML
GML is a fairly complex specification that is rich in functionality. In general an implementation need not exploit the entire specification, but may employ a subset of constructs corresponding to specific relevant requirements. A profile of GML could be defined to enhance interoperability and to curtail ambiguity by allowing only a specific subset of GML; different application schemas could conform to such a profile in order to take advantage of any interoperability or performance advantages that it offers in comparison with full-blown GML. Such profiles could be defined inside other OGC specifications.
There may be cases where reduced functionality is acceptable, or where processing requirements compel use of a logical subset ...
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