OS 3D Mesh (Beta)

A photorealistic three-dimensional representation of the surface of the landscape.

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Data access
  • Download
Data structure
  • Mesh
Scale/resolution
15cm
Format
  • Cesium 3D Tiles
  • ESRI .SLPK Tiles

Try out our sample data

If you want to test the data in your own environment, please click below to access a subset of the sample data.

Try 3D Mesh sample data

What OS 3D Mesh (Beta) provides you with

Enhanced visualisation

Combines high-resolution 3D surface data with integrated imagery for realistic visualisation.

3D analysis

Undertake tasks such as viewshed and line-of-sight analysis for the telecommunications and security sectors.

Improved communication

The ability to fully appreciate the local built and natural environment supports urban planning and citizen engagement.

Use cases

  • Urban planners can visualise developments and assess their impact on views and greenspaces. 
  • Infrastructure teams use to plan wind farms and electricity pylons, assessing risks from underground assets.
  • Emergency services apply it to flood modelling and disaster response planning. 

A photorealistic three-dimensional representation of the surface of the landscape.

View documentation
Data access
  • Download
Data structure
  • Mesh
Scale/resolution
15cm
Format
  • Cesium 3D Tiles
  • ESRI .SLPK Tiles

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