ISO 19115 Definition: Base maps, orthoimagery, and land cover classification.
SPHERE Mapping
Raw imagery and basemaps are collection products of passive remote sensing, not a sphere — direct visual representations of the surface. When imagery is classified into thematic partitioning categories, it becomes a thread to Anthroposphere Perception & Thematics.
Collection method: Passive Remote Sensing — imagery is a collection product, not a sphere Leaf: Orthoimagery (no twig)
Cross-Domain Connections (Threads)
This theme bridges multiple SPHERE domains:
- Collection method: Passive Remote Sensing
- Thread → Anthroposphere Perception & Thematics
Harvesting Hints
CSW topicCategory=imageryBaseMapsEarthCover. Keywords: imagery, orthophoto, satellite, basemap, land cover, earth cover, aerial photograph, remote sensing, mosaic.