This International Standard is intended to define the concept of a profile of the ISO geographic information
standards developed by ISO/TC 211 and to provide guidance for the creation of such profiles. Only those
components of specifications that meet the definition of a profile contained herein can be established and
managed through the mechanisms described in this International Standard. These profiles can be
standardized internationally using the ISO standardization process. This document also provides guidance for
establishing, managing, and standardizing at the national level (or in some other forum).