1Spatial solutions maximise investments in geospatial data - dynamic data that reflect the fast-changing real world. 1Spatial is focused on the geospatial data lifecycle from capture, validation, quality control and transformation to delivery and ongoing maintenance. Our solutions are designed as GIS neutral to limit disruption to existing software investment . We leverage information architectures using de facto and open standards. Drawing on 41 years of experience, our knowledge, expertise and products are based on automating your geospatial data management processes. This will give you confidence in making key decisions whilst increasing efficiencies and reducing costs.
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Originally a schema was defined and data collected to answer a set of internal functional questions and objectives. In this day and age there is a drive to share that data (interoperability) with other organisations. The objectives behind interoperability (transformational eGovernment and INSPIRE initiatives) might not be met through the existing schema. A similar situation arises where the data are collected at a large scale, but the user wants data delivered at a smaller scale but the data needs to retain its consistency. In both cases the ideal is for the data to be extracted and transformed from a single starting point, a single version of the truth. 1Spatial has a range of solutions available that are available to address these requirements.
Cartographic Generalisation
Cartographic generalisation has been a major research topic for over 20 years in Europe. The information normally caught by the expert eye of a cartographer or surveyor is captured as a set of rules, which are the basis of deriving smaller scale maps or geodata products from more detailed existing source data. Cartographic generalisation is the stage that deals with correct symbolisation, placement or exaggeration of the cartographic objects and the labels on the map. Introducing model generalisation as a pre-process results in simplification as well as harmonisation of the data, i.e. it ensures data quality and uniformity.
Generalisation allows products to be automatically produced from a single database and massively reduces the amount of effort that would be required manually. It allows organisations to maintain a single master dataset at a large scale and to propagate edits through all smaller scale data products.
1Spatial has been a market leader in generalisation technologies for many years and is further developing its generalisation capabilities to meet the emerging requirements for deriving geodata at multiple scales from master reference data.
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INSPIRE Training
As a European Directive, INSPIRE (the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe) raises a series of political, organisational and technological challenges. This training programme has been devised in a modular format to help address the different aspects of INSPIRE and outline how your organisation can actually benefit from working on INSPIRE. The training caters for different job roles in stakeholder organisations, such as Legally Mandated Organisations (LMOs) and Spatial Data Interest Communities (SDICs).
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Model Generalisation
The difficult task of deriving smaller scale maps or geodata products from more detailed existing source is known as generalisation. Producing digital data at different scales is time consuming. Using computer software algorithms releases personnel to work on higher value tasks and increases the frequency of product update releases. 1Spatial has been involved in one of the largest European generalisation projects in the last 20 years working with the AdV, the working committee that coordinates the official surveying for the 16 federal state survey offices in Germany. As a result of that work and other projects with organisations, such as KMS Denmark, IGN Belgium, IGN France and Ordnance Survey Great Britain, we have developed solutions to automatically generate data from one scale to another while maintaining data integrity. The scale change is performed by model generalisation and is done completely at the data model level without taking into account map display or representation.
A part of the project at AdV and a common generalisation requirement is to make time and cost savings as well as enable data owners to release more frequent updates of their products, often also to be achieved by automating the process. The process of updating their products is also done from a single master dataset. Given the wide range of algorithms available in the 1Spatial generalisation suite, other organisations have used this same environment for data volume reduction, for example shape point reduction for digital mapping data to enable it to fit onto small devices like personal digital assistants (PDAs).
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Customised Software Development
This is an area of activity where 1Spatial has delivered thousands of projects across the world. The use of Agile software development techniques, in conjunction with the Rational Unified Process project lifecycle methodology guide the extensive software analysis, design and quality control activities at 1Spatial. All our processes and procedures are certified as ISO 9001:2008. We offer invaluable experience and expertise to save you time and money, as well as help reduce your risk in large projects.
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Oracle Spatial Services
1Spatial is one of a small number of Oracle Certified partners in the geospatial sector. Having worked with Oracle Spatial technologies for almost 10 years, 1Spatial offers Database Administration skills coupled with Oracle Spatial consultancy. We have worked with customers around the world to help them with data simplification, reengineering and migration projects and programmes based on the Oracle technology infrastructure. We have also developed our own product suite based on Oracle technologies, so we have extensive experience of dealing with geospatial data management issues and a large pool of staff skilled in working with Oracle. As well as working with Oracle Spatial technologies, 1Spatial is also deploying solutions based on Oracle Enterprise Applications, such as BPEL and Oracle Workflow Manager.
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