Overview
EN ISO 19106:2006 - Geographic Information - Profiles (ISO 19106:2004) is a European and international standard published by CEN and ISO. It defines the concept of a "profile" within the ISO series of geographic information standards (ISO 19100 series), established by ISO/TC 211. The standard provides comprehensive guidance for the creation, management, and documentation of such profiles, which enable tailored implementation of geographic information standards to meet specific user or sector needs.
Profiles allow organizations, governments, and industry groups to create precise subsets or combinations of geographic information standards, ensuring that only relevant elements are included to support interoperability, functionality, or compliance with particular requirements. The standard also outlines procedures for profile development at both international and national levels.
Key keywords: geographic information profiles, ISO 19106, CEN, profile creation, geospatial standards, ISO/TC 211, interoperability, conformance, standardization.
Key Topics
Applications
ISO 19106:2004 provides valuable guidance for:
- National Mapping Agencies and Public Authorities: Tailor comprehensive ISO geographic information standards to national regulations, ensuring conformance and facilitating the exchange of geospatial data.
- Industry Groups and Consortia: Develop sector-specific geospatial standards for consistent data collection, management, and sharing.
- Software Vendors: Implement profiles to ensure software products can interoperate with specific national or sectoral solutions.
- Data Providers and Users: Ensure that datasets or systems meet the requirements of a defined, recognized profile, improving data quality and usability.
- Standardization Bodies: Create and manage profiles to address emerging needs or harmonize different standards for broader adoption.
By streamlining and standardizing geospatial information through profiles, stakeholders benefit from reduced complexity, increased efficiency, and support for international, national, or industry-specific interoperability.
Related Standards
- ISO 19101: Geographic Information – Reference Model
- ISO 19105: Geographic Information – Conformance and Testing
- ISO 19109: Geographic Information – Rules for Application Schema
- ISO/IEC TR 10000-1: Framework and Taxonomy of International Standardized Profiles, Part 1
- ISO/IEC TR 10000-3: Principles and Taxonomy for Open System Environment Profiles
These related standards provide the foundational reference models, testing frameworks, and methodologies essential for implementing and verifying geographic information profiles as outlined in EN ISO 19106:2006.
By applying EN ISO 19106:2006, organizations can effectively customize, manage, and standardize geographic information implementations, ensuring both local relevance and global interoperability.