Freedom of information

Classes of information

Publications

Documents in this class (including additional information, formats and pricing where applicable)

Information papers – communicate info about changes and improvements, for example, policies, procedures and specifications. PDF, paper

National currency audit – report of the national snapshot currency audit. Word, paper

Mapping news – journal specifically for education PDF, Paper

List of professional papers – copies of Ordnance Survey professional papers can be borrowed from our library through local reference libraries via the British Library (using the BLDSC form). Those still in print can be ordered through Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centres. HTML

The economic contribution of Ordnance Survey GB Final report – September 24 1999 This is a major study of the economics of government's geospatial information. HTML, Word

Economic aspects of the collection, dissemination and integration of government's Geospatial information. This report summarises the results of a consultancy study carried out by Coopers and Lybrand for Ordnance Survey. It is published to inform the stakeholders in Ordnance Survey, and those in other government providers of information plus the public at large, of the economic issues involved in dealing with such information. HTML

Data in action – Case studies providing practical examples of Ordnance Survey computer mapping in use. HTML

A range of features are included, the following are frequently requested topics:

• The location revolution starts here (OS MasterMap is set to revolutionise the way Britain's geographical information is managed and used).
• Meeting the master challenge (OS MasterMap is both a sophisticated data product and one of the biggest databases of its kind).
• It's the map of Britain, but not as we know it (the new heart of Britain's mapping)
• From one revolution to another (facts and figures about Ordnance Survey, Britain's national mapping agency).
• Putting Britain on the map (how Ordnance Survey creates, updates and produces its maps).
• The e-volution of Ordnance Survey (how Ordnance Survey is investing heavily in becoming an e-business in the new economy).
• Mapping spreads over the web (how Ordnance Survey mapping is paying a key role in developing services on the Internet).
• Magic mapping conjures up a host of benefits (how Ordnance Survey digital mapping is being used to improve public and private sector services).
• Joined-up geography helps join up government (how Ordnance Survey computer mapping is underpinning a wide range of public sector initiatives).
• The art of surveying made easier (how Ordnance Survey is using and promoting GPS: the satellite-based Global Positioning System).

HTML, PDF, Word