ISO TS 19129-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/TS 19129:2009 — Geographic information — Imagery, gridded and coverage data framework. This Technical Specification defines a common framework and content model for imagery and other content types that can be represented as coverage data, using generic UML patterns to support consistent application schemas and interoperability of imagery, gridded and coverage datasets.

Abstract

ISO/TS 19129:2009 specifies a framework for imagery, gridded and coverage data. The framework defines content-model patterns for the content type “imagery” and for other coverage-based content types, represented as generic UML patterns for use when creating application schemas. The specification links coverage concepts to spatial representation, metadata and encoding considerations to support standardised interchange and processing of raster, imagery and other coverage datasets.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical Specification).
• Publication date: 23 March 2009 (Edition 1 — 2009; ISO records show edition 1 dated 2009-April).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO/TC 211 Geographic information/Geomatics.
• ICS / categories: 35.240.70 (IT applications in science / Geographic information).
• Edition / version: Edition 1, 2009 (ISO/TS 19129:2009).
• Number of pages: 38 pages.

Scope

ISO/TS 19129:2009 defines the conceptual framework and content-model patterns for imagery, gridded and other coverage data. It establishes how coverage datasets are structured, how imagery content can be represented as coverages, and how generic UML patterns may be applied to produce interoperable application schemas. The scope includes relationships to spatial representation, metadata and encoding but does not replace domain-specific product specifications; it provides a common structure to support consistent modelling and interchange of coverage-type geospatial data.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a coverage-oriented framework applicable to imagery, gridded and other coverage datasets.
• Generic UML content-model patterns for imagery and coverage content types to be reused in application schemas.
• Specification of abstract and content-model levels (how to structure, describe and relate coverage content elements).
• Guidance on spatial representation constructs for coverages (point sets, grids, TINs and related structures).
• Integration points with metadata, data quality and encoding standards to support data interchange.
• Normative references and alignment with related ISO geographic information standards (spatial schema, application schema rules, metadata, GML/encoding).

Typical use and users

ISO/TS 19129 is used by geospatial data architects, imagery and remote-sensing data producers, GIS and software developers, standards bodies, national mapping and hydrographic agencies, and organisations creating product specifications or application schemas for coverages (raster/imagery/gridded datasets). It is used when designing interoperable coverage data models, preparing metadata-aware product specifications, and implementing data exchange or processing workflows that require a standard coverage framework.

Related standards

ISO/TS 19129 is part of the ISO 19100 family (geographic information) and relates closely to: ISO 19107 (Spatial schema), ISO 19109 (Rules for application schema), ISO 19115 / 19115‑2 (Metadata and metadata for imagery/gridded data), ISO 19123 (Schema for coverage geometry and functions), ISO 19136 (GML — Geography Markup Language), ISO/TS 19130 (Imagery sensor models), ISO/TS 19139 (Metadata — XML schema implementation) and other ISO/TC 211 deliverables addressing imagery, gridded and coverage data.

Keywords

imagery, gridded data, coverage, coverage data framework, UML patterns, content model, coverage schema, spatial representation, metadata, interoperability, ISO 19100 series

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/TS 19129:2009 is a Technical Specification that defines a framework and UML-based content-model patterns for imagery, gridded and coverage datasets within the ISO 19100 series for geographic information.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure and conceptual modelling of coverage-type data (including imagery and gridded data), provides generic UML patterns for application schemas, and describes how coverage concepts relate to spatial representation, metadata and encoding to enable interoperable data exchange.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Data modelers, GIS developers, remote-sensing and imagery producers, standards and data custodians, national mapping/hydrographic agencies and anyone creating coverage-based application schemas or data product specifications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO/TS 19129 was published in 2009. The standard has been subject to ISO’s periodic review process and was confirmed in subsequent reviews; it remains the published Technical Specification from 2009 and was confirmed during later 5‑year reviews. As of March 2, 2026 it is still listed as the 2009 Technical Specification (users should check ISO or their national body for the very latest status if absolute confirmation is required).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 19100 family (geographic information/geomatics) and is intended to work alongside other parts of that series (e.g., ISO 19107, ISO 19109, ISO 19115, ISO 19123, ISO 19136 and related Technical Specifications and Technical Reports addressing imagery and gridded data).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: imagery, gridded data, coverage, coverage framework, UML, content model, spatial schema, metadata, interoperability.