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Nathan

March 24, 2015 18:48

I have had some request for use of OS Open Data.

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/about/news/2015/four-new-os-open-data-products.html

However, not being from the country, I have no idea which of these data layers people would want.
Even after reading all they say about them, I'm not even sure I could pick out one from another.

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/business-and-government/products/opendata-products-grid.html

I'll note that none of these data layers specifically mention that they include trails, or "walking paths" as they are called there. That's something that customers would generally consider important.

One might assume that because it is "Open Data", it is free. That might be true if I simply wanted to display it on a web page.

However, processing the data and/or tiling it for use is not cheap. Therefore, I'd want to concentrate on what you really want.

From second hand opinion, it appears that most of you consider the OPenData to be vastly inferior to what you see now on UK Os Explorer. Is that still the case?

If you would like to see Open Data, please comment below on what layers you would want. 

Mention if it would be a deal breaker if it involved additional cost.

 

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  Chris Smith

  March 24, 2015 20:06

  Hi Nathan,
  
  The current Multimap OS tiles may be a little out of date with the newly released data from the OS this week.
  Could be worth an update as part of ongoing app support.
  
  However, the look and feel of the classic OS maps in the current Multimap tiles is the strongest selling point for UK purchasing of Backcountry Navigator. Please keep the look and feel of this very popular and long-standing printed map series! :)
  
  As far as extra layers, specifically for the UK leisure market, "OS Open Names" would be useful for leisure location search.
  "Open Rivers" would be great for the UK waterways scene. We still have a working canal system from industrial revolution, which is a popular touring activity for families and retired couples.
  
  A magazine review of a good app for waterway navigating in one of many printed magazines of FB groups in the UK, could be highly lucrative for crittermap in terms of European uptake.
  

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