GeoPerspectives aerial photography at the core of Calderdale Council GIS
Written by GeoPerspectives
05 April 2007
Leicestershire, UK, 04 April 2007 - Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council has implemented GeoPerspectives aerial photography as a key dataset within the Council’s intranet based geographical information system (GIS) and public access online mapping service.
Covering the scenic Yorkshire Pennines, the high resolution aerial survey was flown last year using the latest digital imaging technology. It was chosen by Calderdale to update and supplement their existing base mapping, increase data sharing and encourage new and repeat users of the Council’s online mapping tools.
The GeoPerspectives aerial photography is available, via an intranet-based GIS, throughout the Council. Users in every department can access the imagery, at the desktop, to obtain additional detail, verify the location of ground features and communicate service information. “The aerial photography is creating a real buzz throughout the Council,” said Craig Moudling, Corporate GIS Manager at Calderdale Council. “The imagery overcomes barriers. Individuals are drawn to the photography and then, almost without realising, they are using the GIS on a daily basis.”
The aerial photography covers all 364 sq km of the Calderdale region, located at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines between Bradford and Manchester. The imagery, purchased from aerial mapping specialist BlueSky, was captured in 2006 using the Vexcel Ultra Cam D photogrammetric aerial survey camera and was supplied to the Council as map-accurate digital image files with a ground resolution of 10cm.
Calderdale Council has also recently re-launched their online mapping service to improve the range of service information and base mapping available. Visitors to the site can choose from a range of base mapping, including the GeoPerspectives imagery, and then add up to eight different overlays depicting a range of leisure facilities, local amenities and Council information.
“The general public is becoming more familiar with aerial photography and satellite imagery due to use on TV programmes and other. What they don’t realise is that they can get more detailed imagery coupled with service information that is directly relevant to them, their families and their property,” continued Moulding. “The GeoPerspectives imagery is a real draw for our website, encouraging first time users and promoting repeat visits.”
GeoPerspectives is a joint venture between Infoterra and BlueSky providing national coverage of orthorectified aerial photography, digital terrain & surface models (DTM/DSM) for 3D modelling, and colour infra-red imagery (CIR) for vegetation analysis.
About GeoPerspectives
GeoPerspectives delivers the most comprehensive range of airborne acquired geospatial data for England and Wales. GeoPerspectives uses the latest technology to capture the most accurate aerial photography, colour infra-red imagery and digital terrain & surface models. Only GeoPerspectives offers existing national orthorectified aerial imagery and a guaranteed rolling five-year update programme. The data is used by government, commercial and academic professionals, including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Highways Agency, Yorkshire Water and over 240 UK Local Authorities.
GeoPerspectives is a joint venture between Infoterra Ltd and BlueSky International Ltd. www.geoperspectives.co.uk
About BlueSky International Ltd.
BlueSky International Ltd is a UK-based specialist in aerial imaging and remote sensing data collection and processing. An internationally recognised leader with projects extending from Paris to New York, BlueSky has unrivalled expertise in the creation of seamless, digital aerial photography and 3D landscape/cityscape visualisations. BlueSky also runs a national mapping centre, providing digital maps, site plans, satellite imagery, aerial photography and ultra-high resolution imagery of cities and towns.
BlueSky is a privately owned company base in Coalville in Leicestershire, England. www.bluesky-world.com
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