Download Ordnance Survey Data

Download Ordnance Survey Data

updated (servers now active & running!)

Pretty Postcodes
Code-Point Open



http://random.dev.openstreetmap.org/postcodes/?layers=000F0F0FBT
(development - may change at anytime)

Problems downloading on the OS OpenData site?
Alternative site: http://parlvid.mysociety.org:81/os/
Donate if you can (thanks)

now includes:
Code-Point Open

• NationalGrid ↔ WGS84: AGPL Perl code, GPL PHP code
• CSV headers: Postcode, Quality, PO box indicator, Delivery points stuff x 7, Easting, Northing, Country, NHS region, NHS health authority, County, District, Ward, Postcode.
  
• WGS84 edition – with latitude and longitude instead of National Grid, and empty columns removed (so CSV headers are: Postcode, Quality, Latitude, Longitude, Country, NHS region, NHS health authority, County, District, Ward).
  

:) thanks @jonobennett


Fast implementation above Meridian2 rendered in OSM Mapnik

Another mashup using the OS 50k Gazetteer
A Tour of the OS 50k Gazetteer Linked Data
http://www.ldodds.com/blog/2010/04/a-tour-of-the-os-50k-gazetteer-linked-data/

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/opendata/

or browse
http://data.gov.uk/data/publicbody/Ordnance%2520Survey

[no fools day]
BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8597779.stm

Happy Downloading - Mapperz

Protected Planet Map (Beta)

Protected Planet Map (Beta)
"The latest initiative of the World Database on Protected Areas."


Simple concept map every protected area on the planet:

Database:
Compiling a database containing every protected area on our rather crowded globe is no easy task. It has taken 25 years to reach this stage. There are gaps (UK has none!) and errors and we want you to help us make it right through protectedplanet.net.

Browse, explore and be amazed at some of the most bio-diverse places on the planet.
If you give feedback, we [protectedplanet.net] will try our best to consider what you say as we keep developing.

One thing to keep in mind, not every protected area from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is in the beta.

"Explore protected areas. Discover how we are protecting the planet. Be part of the solution. Over the last three months we have been working hard developing a new and inspiring way to discover almost all protected areas on the planet. We were planning on launching the website later in the year however we were enjoying using the website so much, we thought we would share some of that delight and release a beta version for you. We hope you enjoy it. If you do like what we are doing then keep checking the website; every two weeks there will be something new to see!"

The latest initiative of the World Database on Protected Areas.

Future:
IN TWO WEEKS

You will be able to see how the world is protected with the new thematic mapping feature.

IN FOUR WEEKS

The community will be able to make a difference in global conservation

Widget Maps Examples
Spain
http://widgets.gbif.org/pa/#/country/ES


Yellowstone National Park Gridded Diversity
Yellowstone National Park (USA)
http://widgets.gbif.org/pa/#/area/377207

Australia
http://widgets.gbif.org/pa/#/country/AU

Download
Users can download the data in either txt, kml, csv or xls files..

More about ProtectedPlanet.net
http://www.protectedplanet.net/about

Developed by Vizzuality

Open Street Map in Shapefile Format!

Open Street Map in Shapefile Format

For more information on progress this see blog.
http://itoworld.blogspot.com/

This is top news for GIS users who support Open Street Map, there is no longer any need to convert the osm.bz2 to shapefiles as it is supplied in shape format now.

Directory Listing now with Shapefiles

This saves time (and money)

Extracting Footpaths - No conversion needed only re-projecting the data for the UK into British National Grid.

Full Directory
http://download.geofabrik.de/osm/
(updated daily)

Well Done to the http://www.geofabrik.de/ Team

To Do:
OSM has already got export to EPS,PDF,Postscript, JPEG,PNG,GIF
(see previous post)

http://mapperz.blogspot.com/2008/04/openstreetmap
-now-exports-maps.html

http://mapperz.blogspot.com/2008/04/openstreetmap
-data-in-globalmapper-fast.html (not needed now?)

TO DO: (fictional to-date)
Load into a File Geodatabase
Check Attribution (Q&A)
Build Topology - Clean Data (snapping linework)
Build Network (checking phase) export to SQL
Routing (via Postgres and PG Routing)
Create Buffering Routes - find my nearest... (pub on my footpath route)
(load into an online mapping api and have UK footpaths route-able!)

source:http://freegeographytools.com/

Download Nokia Maps Free - smart2go service

update: Nokia have updated their Flash Website - Nokia Maps Here

Download Nokia Maps Free - smart2go service (just released and in beta)



smart2go is a freeware for your mobile phone for downloading maps and street plans, and also for saving your favourite spots to then share them with your friends. But that’s not all: Explore the world with our optional, premium-brand travel guides, packed with valuable information and important tips. And our optional navigation upgrade brings you professional navigation with GPS.

Maploader
Are data costs an issue for you? No problem. MapLoader is a quick, uncomplicated PC solution that allows you to download maps from the Internet and install them onto your mobile end device. Just select the region you want, download the maps, transfer them onto your memory card or mobile device and start exploring the world!


Is it Free?
Yes, the smart2go software is free. However, don’t forget that your mobile network provider might charge for data transfer. We recommend using a WLAN connection (such as hotspots) or a UMTS flat rate

Pre-install maps before you go.
"Using the MapLoader you can select the regions you require on your PC, download them and then install them on your memory card or mobile phone."


Mapperz thinks Nokia have a winning set-up here. Combining this service with the Nokia N95 Model (integrated GPS included) is a very good navigational service.
Well done Nokia, even thinking about reducing costs for the consumer, by allowing to download maps directly to their device at no cost.

More info and maps here

All ESRI Downloads in One Location

Some of latest Free downloads for GIS from ESRI in one location.

Software(Free)

ArcExplorer 9.2 (bulid 350) (43.4 MB)
ArcExplorer 9.2 (AIX) arcexplor92_aix.tar
ArcExplorer 9.2 (HP-UX) arcexplor92_hp.tar
ArcExplorer 9.2 (Linux) arcexplor92_linux.tar
ArcExplorer 9.2 (Solaris) arcexplor92_solaris.tar
ArcExplorer 9.2 (Windows) arcexplorer92_windows.zip

ArcReader 9.2 (175 MB)
ArcReader 9.2 Linux arcreaderlinux92.tar
ArcReader 9.2 Solaris arcreadersolaris92.tar
ArcReader 9.2 Windows arcreader92.zip

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