SIST EN ISO 19156:2023
(Main)Geographic information - Observations, measurements and samples (ISO 19156:2023)
Geographic information - Observations, measurements and samples (ISO 19156:2023)
This document defines a conceptual schema for observations, for features involved in the observation process, and for features involved in sampling when making observations. These provide models for the exchange of information describing observation acts and their results, both within and between different scientific and technical communities.
Observations commonly involve sampling of an ultimate feature-of-interest. This document defines a common set of sample types according to their spatial, material (for ex situ observations) or statistical nature. The schema includes relationships between sample features (sub-sampling, derived samples).
This document concerns only externally visible interfaces and places no restriction on the underlying implementations other than what is needed to satisfy the interface specifications in the actual situation.
Geoinformation - Erdbeobachtung und Erdmessung (ISO 19156:2023)
Information géographique - Observations, mesures et échantillons (ISO 19156:2023)
Le présent document définit un schéma conceptuel pour les observations, pour les entités impliquées dans le processus d'observation et pour les entités impliquées dans l'échantillonnage des données dans le cadre des observations. Celles-ci fournissent des modèles destinés à l'échange d'informations décrivant les faits observés et leurs résultats, aussi bien entre les différentes communautés scientifiques et techniques qu'en leur sein.
En général, les observations impliquent l'échantillonnage d'une entité concernée finale. Le présent document définit un ensemble commun de types d'échantillons en fonction de leur nature spatiale matérielle (pour les observations ex-situ) ou statistique. Ce schéma comprend les relations entre les entités d'échantillonnage (sous-échantillonnage, échantillons dérivés).
Le présent document ne concerne que les interfaces visibles de l'extérieur et ne place aucune restriction quant aux implémentations sous-jacentes, autres que celles nécessaires pour satisfaire aux spécifications relatives aux interfaces dans le contexte actuel.
Geografske informacije - Opazovanja, meritve in vzorci (ISO 19156:2023)
Ta dokument določa konceptualno shemo za opazovanja, značilnosti, ki so vključene v opazovanje, in značilnosti, ki so med opazovanji vključene v vzorčenje. Opazovanja zagotavljajo modele za izmenjavo informacij z opisom opazovalnih ukrepov in njihovih rezultatov v različnih znanstvenih in tehničnih skupnostih ter med njimi.
Opazovanja pogosto vključujejo vzorčenje temeljne interesne značilnosti. Ta dokument določa splošen nabor vrst vzorcev glede na njihovo prostorsko, materialno (za opazovanja ex situ) ali statistično naravo. Shema vključuje razmerja med vzorčenimi značilnostmi (podvzorčenje, izpeljani vzorci).
Ta dokument zajema samo vidne vmesnike in ne omejuje osnovne implementacije, razen kot je to potrebno, da so izpolnjene specifikacije vmesnika v dejanski situaciji.
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Overview
EN ISO 19156:2023 - Geographic information: Observations, measurements and samples (ISO 19156:2023) defines a conceptual schema for describing observation acts and their results in a consistent, interoperable way. Prepared by ISO/TC 211 and adopted by CEN, this standard provides models for exchanging information about observations, the features involved in observation processes, and the features used for sampling. It replaces the 2013 edition and focuses on externally visible interfaces without constraining underlying implementations beyond required interface specifications.
Key topics and requirements
- Conceptual schema for observations: Standardized models to describe observation acts, measurement results, and the relationships between them for reliable information exchange.
- Features involved in observation: Definitions for entities participating in the observation process (e.g., procedures, sensors, systems, and observed properties).
- Sampling and sample features: A common set of sample types categorized by spatial, material (ex situ), or statistical nature.
- Sample relationships: Models for sub-sampling and derived samples, supporting traceability and lineage of physical and virtual samples.
- Interface focus: Emphasizes externally visible interfaces and data exchange models; does not mandate internal implementations beyond interface conformance.
- Interoperability: Provides a common vocabulary and structure to enable data sharing across scientific and technical communities.
Practical applications
- Environmental monitoring (air, water, soil) - harmonizing measurement records and sample lineage.
- Remote sensing and in-situ integration - linking satellite/airborne observations to ground truth samples.
- Laboratory and field data management - recording sampling procedures, derived samples, and measurement results.
- Citizen science and multi-agency projects - enabling consistent exchange of observational data between stakeholders.
- GIS data systems and sensor networks - standardizing observation metadata for services and APIs.
Who uses this standard
- GIS architects and data modelers building observation and sensor data systems.
- Environmental scientists, ecologists, hydrologists, meteorologists managing measurements and samples.
- Remote sensing professionals linking observations to ground samples.
- Software developers implementing interoperable observation services and APIs.
- Standards bodies and data custodians ensuring compliant data exchange.
Related standards
Commonly used with other ISO geospatial standards (ISO 191xx series) such as ISO 19115 (geospatial metadata) and ISO 19107 (spatial schema) to provide end-to-end interoperability for observation datasets and services.
Keywords: ISO 19156, EN ISO 19156:2023, geographic information, observations schema, sampling, sample types, observation data exchange, interoperability.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 19156:2013
Geografske informacije - Opazovanja, meritve in vzorci (ISO 19156:2023)
Geographic information - Observations, measurements and samples (ISO 19156:2023)
Geoinformation - Erdbeobachtung und Erdmessung (ISO 19156:2023)
Information géographique - Observations, mesures et échantillons (ISO 19156:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 19156:2023
ICS:
07.040 Astronomija. Geodezija. Astronomy. Geodesy.
Geografija Geography
35.240.70 Uporabniške rešitve IT v IT applications in science
znanosti
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 19156
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 35.240.70 Supersedes EN ISO 19156:2013
English Version
Geographic information - Observations, measurements
and samples (ISO 19156:2023)
Information géographique - Observations, mesures et Geoinformation - Erdbeobachtung und Erdmessung
échantillons (ISO 19156:2023) (ISO 19156:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 August 2022.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 19156:2023 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Geographic information - Observations, measurements and samples (ISO 19156:2023)". This standard covers: This document defines a conceptual schema for observations, for features involved in the observation process, and for features involved in sampling when making observations. These provide models for the exchange of information describing observation acts and their results, both within and between different scientific and technical communities. Observations commonly involve sampling of an ultimate feature-of-interest. This document defines a common set of sample types according to their spatial, material (for ex situ observations) or statistical nature. The schema includes relationships between sample features (sub-sampling, derived samples). This document concerns only externally visible interfaces and places no restriction on the underlying implementations other than what is needed to satisfy the interface specifications in the actual situation.
This document defines a conceptual schema for observations, for features involved in the observation process, and for features involved in sampling when making observations. These provide models for the exchange of information describing observation acts and their results, both within and between different scientific and technical communities. Observations commonly involve sampling of an ultimate feature-of-interest. This document defines a common set of sample types according to their spatial, material (for ex situ observations) or statistical nature. The schema includes relationships between sample features (sub-sampling, derived samples). This document concerns only externally visible interfaces and places no restriction on the underlying implementations other than what is needed to satisfy the interface specifications in the actual situation.
SIST EN ISO 19156:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 07.040 - Astronomy. Geodesy. Geography; 35.240.70 - IT applications in science. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 19156:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 19156:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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