BS EN ISO 19125-2:2006

# BS EN ISO 19125-2:2006 - Geographic Information - Simple Feature Access - Part 2: SQL Option## OverviewBS EN ISO 19125-2:2006 is a crucial British Standard that establishes the SQL option for simple feature access, a key component of geospatial data management and interoperability. This standard, identical to ISO 19125-2:2004, provides a standardized way for information technology and office machines to access and work with geospatial data using Structured Query Language (SQL).## Key Benefits- **Ensure Compliance**: Adherence to BS EN ISO 19125-2:2006 demonstrates your commitment to industry-accepted geospatial data standards, which is essential for many applications and projects.- **Improve Interoperability**: This standard enables seamless integration and data exchange between diverse IT systems and office machines, facilitating efficient geospatial data management.- **Enhance Productivity**: By standardizing the SQL-based access to simple feature data, BS EN ISO 19125-2:2006 streamlines workflows and reduces the complexity of working with geospatial information.- **Future-proof Your Solutions**: As the geospatial industry continues to evolve, this standard ensures your IT and office machine solutions remain compatible and up-to-date.## Technical SpecificationsBS EN ISO 19125-2:2006 covers the following key aspects:### SQL Schema for Simple Features- Defines the SQL schema for representing and accessing simple geospatial features, such as points, lines, and polygons.- Includes specifications for spatial data types, spatial functions, and spatial predicates.- Ensures consistent implementation of spatial data handling across different IT systems and office machines.### Spatial Data Types- Standardizes the use of spatial data types, including `GEOMETRY`, `POINT`, `LINESTRING`, and `POLYGON`.- Provides a common foundation for representing and manipulating geospatial data.### Spatial Functions and Predicates- Specifies a set of SQL functions for performing spatial operations, such as `ST_Area()`, `ST_Intersects()`, and `ST_Distance()`.- Defines spatial predicates for querying and filtering geospatial data, including `WITHIN`, `CONTAINS`, and `OVERLAPS`.### Compliance and Interoperability- Aligns with the broader ISO 19100 series of geospatial standards, ensuring seamless integration with other relevant standards.- Enables IT systems and office machines to exchange and process geospatial data in a consistent and reliable manner.Investing in BS EN ISO 19125-2:2006 demonstrates your organization's commitment to industry-leading geospatial data standards and ensures your IT and office machine solutions are equipped to handle the growing demands of the geospatial landscape.