GIS & asset mapping
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GIS & asset mappingGeo-referencing local authority maps
Creating geo-referenced maps from scanned images of historic information
Creating geo-referenced maps from scanned images of historic information
Our client has over 20 years’ experience in processing, managing and analysing data. Their customers include Government departments, national newspapers, telecommunication and retail.
Our Geographic Information System (GIS) expert was asked by our client on behalf of a Local Authority to create geo-referenced maps from scanned images of historical paper-based Ordnance Survey maps, some of which had no coordinates.
Geo-referencing is the process of associating images or data with a location so that it can be viewed and analysed in conjunction with other geographic data.
The client required the new digitised data format to eliminate the risks associated with keeping hard copy information and to give easy access to historical catalogues for those who require it.
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Read case studyCADS swiftly geo-referenced approximately 1300 images with associated location coordinates. It meant that the Local Authority not only had 24/7 access to highly accurate, digital map information
Highly accurate digital maps with georeferencing of 1300 images with location coordinates
CADS swiftly geo-referenced approximately 1300 images with associated location coordinates. It meant that the Local Authority not only had 24/7 access to highly accurate, digital map information but could also integrate their new geo-spatial data with other organisational databases, allowing for further data interrogation.
The transformation from paper to a digitised format gave the map data longevity, providing multiple practical uses now and in the future. The client commended the team’s swift and professional manner and advised that CADS’ Head Cartographer went above and beyond to help with any queries.
Simon Ruddick
Senior Geospatial Technician, CADS
The process of capturing GIS data and incorporating it into a Geographic Information System can be a time consuming and therefore costly exercise. However the wealth of experience CADS has gained over the years in defining client specifications from the outset; and developing efficient processes means we could offer a fast and accurate data transformation service for this client
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