scope:

This document specifies requirements for the collection, management and publication of terminology in the field of geographic information.

The scope of this document includes

- selection of concepts, harmonization of concepts and development of concept systems,

- structure and content of terminological entries,

- term selection,

- definition preparation,

- cultural and linguistic adaptation,

- layout and formatting requirements in rendered documents, and

- establishment and management of terminology registers.

This document is applicable to International Standards and Technical Specifications in the field of geographic information.