Specifically, we are responsible in the United Kingdom for the generation, maintenance, and distribution of detailed location data, all of which fall within our purview. It is estimated that there are 500 million geographical elements on the Ordnance Survey (OS) master map, which we record and keep up to date as part of our continuing maintenance and improvement work.
Geospatial information is used in a wide range of applications, including your car’s navigation system, phone apps, and a home survey, among many others. The question remains, what happens to information that isn’t visible to the naked eye? A new generation of geospatial technology is being re-envisioned and re-thought on a global scale in order to improve the general quality of life for all of humanity. Consider the personnel in charge of Open Source software, for example.
As a foundation for everything we do, the principle of innovation serves as a guideline. In addition to collecting, preserving, and distributing data, our professionals are always on the lookout for new and better ways for our clients to make use of the information they acquire.
With a lengthy history that extends back to its founding in 1791, the Ordnance Survey has become second nature to the organisation when it comes to mapping the United Kingdom and modifying its methods to meet the changing needs of the population. It is possible to obtain historical materials from a variety of our Partners, including maps, novels, and audio-visual CDs, to name a few examples of historical materials.
OS Maps for all of Great Britain
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All of the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer and Landranger maps can be accessed free of charge in the United Kingdom. With your subscription, you’ll have access to 607 maps that you can print or save to your phone. Use our interactive map to plan your journey across the United Kingdom.
You get access to tens of thousands of pre-built routes. See if you can identify them. Within seconds of starting OS Maps, you’ll see the routes that are most convenient for you. There’s always a great path nearby, no matter where you are. For a more personalised experience, you can design and plan your own itineraries. Your phone’s maps and directions still work when you don’t have a signal since you may download them to your smartphone. In order to avoid getting lost, print out your own personalised routes and maps, then bring them with you whenever possible.
You have complete control over the dimensions, direction, and scale. Print up and bring with you your own personalised route planner or map to avoid getting lost. You can alter the size or direction to suit your preferences. Using the Aerial 3D layer, you can fly anywhere in the United Kingdom. In order to get a sense of the landscape, identify vantage spots, and learn about interesting landmarks, taking a fly over the area is an excellent way to learn more about it.
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OS GetOutside App FAQs
OS believes that living an active outdoor lifestyle promotes life expectancy, keeps you looking young, and allows you to appreciate the simple pleasures of life more than other types of lifestyle. When you use the GetOutside app, you’ll have the confidence you need to make the most of your time spent outside in the great outdoors. Never before has it been so simple to plan a terrific day out!
The greater the number of individuals who are informed about your favourite places and events, the better off you will be in the long term. I believe this is a wonderful strategy for spreading the word. Include photographs of the surrounding area with your description. In order to bookmark your favourite activities for future reference, you should create an account as a traveller.
Photos, locations, and events that you have uploaded are all accessible through your profile. To reset your password after logging in, click “Forgot password?” and then follow the link that was emailed to you to complete the process. Be on the lookout for unwanted mail!
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Garmin inReach Mini 2
You will be brought much closer to your house than you would imagine in order to locate yourself properly using the Reach® Mini 2. Throughout your journey, the use of a tiny satellite communicator with two-way communication and interactive SOS features would be extremely advantageous (active satellite subscription required).
Using TracBack® routing, you will be able to retrace your travels and return to your starting place in a matter of seconds. It is possible to take longer vacations while utilising the 10-minute tracking mode due to the fact that the battery life is up to 14 days when used in this mode.
Transmission of alert messages using the Iridium satellite network allows you to send them from any point in the globe, including places where mobile phone networks are not available. This is particularly useful in emergency situations.
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