ISO 19101定义了地理图像处理领域标准化的参考模型。该参考模型确定了正在进行的标准化活动的范围及其发生的环境。参考模型包括网格数据，重点是图像。尽管ISO/TS 19101-2:2008是在信息技术和信息技术标准的背景下构建的，但它独立于任何应用程序开发方法或技术实现方法。

ISO 19101 defines a reference model for standardization in the field of geographic imagery processing. This reference model identifies the scope of the standardization activity being undertaken and the context in which it takes place. The reference model includes gridded data with an emphasis on imagery. Although structured in the context of information technology and information technology standards, ISO/TS 19101-2:2008 is independent of any application development method or technology implementation approach.