Paris, France, 22 November 2011 - AeroGRID has signed a data distribution agreement with swisstopo, the Swiss national mapping agency. Under the agreement AeroGRID will provide access to aerial imagery of the whole of Switzerland via its WMS server.
AeroGRID now hosts over 1.5 million square kilometres, of continuous aerial survey coverage on its WMS web server and is working actively to secure more. Coverage includes 10 countries in Western Europe as well as data from South Africa and the USA. AeroGRID can also provide rapid access to an additional 2m km² of data from 10 other European nations.
WMS is the standard protocol for streaming georeferenced map imagery over the Internet to web based applications, GIS and CAD software. WMS feeds only load the imagery that a user actually needs to see rather than a whole dataset, it is a very convenient way for clients to access AeroGRID’s growing library of high resolution imagery.
“We are delighted to welcome swisstopo to the AeroGRID partnership,” said Miles Taylor, AeroGRID’s General Manager. “Switzerland is extremely mountainous which makes flying especially difficult but Swisstopo maintain a regular 4 year update programme which ensures that users always have access to up-to-date coverage of the Confederation.”
About AeroGRID
AeroGRID was created to provide a one-stop-shop for aerial imagery. Today aerial photography is available for over 50 countries and off-the-shelf high resolution satellite data for many others. By marshalling partner resources, which include survey aircraft and high-resolution digital cameras AeroGRID is able to extend coverage and engage in a regular revision programme that provides extensive and up to date aerial imagery for the market.
For further information please contact:
Miles Taylor
T: + 33 671 156 116 E: info@aerogrid.net
About Swisstopo
Founded in 1838 the Federal Office of Topography, swisstopo, is the centre of competence for the Swiss Confederation responsible for geographical reference data, such as national maps, elevation and landscape models, satellite images and orthophotos. Working closely with federal government, cantons, local communities and the private sector swisstopo makes geodata available for widespread use. swisstopo looks after all the interests of official surveying and public-private ownership restrictions (Federal Directorate of Cadastral Surveying).
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