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Data visualisation
As part of our Developer blog series, we explore data visualisation. This term refers to the representation of information or data in a visual format.
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What is authoritative data?
Data Management Specialist Nicole Frith takes a closer look at the ’Our Data Is Authoritative‘ principle and what this means for OS and our customers.
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What is spatial data?
Spatial data is information about where observations are in relation to each other.
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Introducing our Data Principles
As the Head of Data and Analytical Services at Ordnance Survey, here Lisa Allen offers us an insight into our data principles.
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Elevating analysis: new roof attribution data released
Craig Wing, Data Management Specialist for Ordnance Survey, provides an overview of the recent data release for the ‘Building feature type’ in the OS NGD.
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Using OS's new buildings data attribute: number of floors
OS has included data on the number of floors in buildings, the 'numberoffloors' attribute, in the latest release of the OS National Geographic Database (NGD).
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Ordnance Survey supports launch of open geospatial data in Scotland
Improvement Service in Scotland, supported by Ordnance Survey, has launched open access to their Spatial Hub, a local government data resource covering the whole of Scotland.
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Developing geospatial skills for Data Scientists
A new geospatial module from OS was delivered to the first cohort of graduates enrolled on the Public Sector Data Science Graduate Programme.
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How to deliver trustworthy real estate advice with location data
Location data is key to confidently valuing properties, identifying opportunities with trustworthy advice, and embracing sustainability.
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