ISO 19130 is an international standard that provides guidelines for the description of imagery and gridded data. It focuses on the metadata needed to effectively manage and utilize geospatial data, ensuring that users can understand the context and quality of the information. The standard is part of the ISO 19100 series, which addresses geographic information and geomatics. By establishing a common framework for metadata, ISO 19130 facilitates data sharing and interoperability among different systems and organizations, enhancing the usability of geospatial data across various applications.