13.13. International Standards for Error and Adjustment Practices

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does ISO 19115 standard address?

   Hint

   Think about what information is needed to describe geospatial data.

2. 2.

   Why is compliance with standards important in geospatial data?

   Hint

   Consider how data can be trusted across different systems.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of ISO 19113?

   • To define quality principles
   • To set accuracy standards
   • To promote data sharing

   Hint

   Think about which standard deals with quality.

4. 4.

   True or False: OGC guidelines promote the use of proprietary formats for geospatial data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what 'open standards' means.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the consequences of not using ISO 19157 in a project that requires high data integrity, such as land surveying.

   Hint

   Think about the importance of data quality for legal contexts.

6. 6.

   Devise a plan for implementing OGC standards in a newly established geographic information system for a city.

   Hint

   Consider interoperability as a key component.