1. Introducing OS OpenSpace
Andy Radburn
Senior Research Scientist
20th October 2006

2. What is OS OpenSpace An API to access OS mapping data
National cover of raster products down to 25k (Explorer)
Non commercial use only
Users have to apply for free OS Mapping API Key
Service is run as a beta site to build a community, generate ideas, run on the principle of “release early, release often”
Supporting website with tools such as documentation, examples, blog, a forum, bug reporting
Currently an OS Research Labs project awaiting confirmation of legal terms and conditions

3. OS OpenSpace API Javascript API runs on most modern browsers
Provides smooth scrolling map window (slippy map) with seven levels of map zoom
Ability to add point markers, draw lines and polygons, add image overlays, popup info windows and tooltips
Event model that allows a developers application to interact with the map
Coordinate translation both ways between British National Grid and Lat/Long
50K Gazetteer name lookup via AJAX

4. Features
Overlays: markers, custom images markers, labelled markers, draggable markers, lines and polygons with transparency, map overlays, screen overlays
Info Windows: Contain text, images or HTML, can be tabbed
Tooltips on markers
Floating log window for debugging
Simple interface for developing AJAX interaction and XML parsing

5. What need does it meet?
Minimises barriers for individuals to access high quality data
Exposes OS data to a wider community, take applications beyond the traditional GI sector
Allows the development of new ideas targeted at niche groups
A way that Ordnance Survey and individuals can collaborate on a product or service that neither could achieve alone

6. Live Demo…
GardenDemo
GPSTracking
OpenSpace Website

7. Mac OS X Widget

8. OpenSpace Beta Test Closed beta test to refine the service
Initially limited to 12 participants for three months
Service will be evolving, so functionality will be likely to change

9. Questions?

10. Contact for further information
Customer Contact Centre Ordnance Survey Romsey Road SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom SO16 4GU
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