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Current Filter: CAD>>>>>News> Sky’s the limit for new DEFRA deal Editorial Type: News Date: 07-2014 Views: 3228  Key Topics: CAD Surveys Mapping Key Companies: DEFRA Getmapping Bluesky Key Products: Aerial Photography for Great Britain Key Industries: Government | |||
 | Aerial mapping companies Getmapping and Bluesky have been awarded a multi-million pound contract for the supply of geographic data to Central Government organisations The contract, awarded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), covers high resolution aerial photography, detailed 3D height models and Colour Infra-Red imagery for the whole of England, Wales and Scotland. Under the new Aerial Photography for Great Britain (APGB) contract Getmapping and Bluesky can also provide training, consultancy and workshops to contract members. The agreement sets a new standard for the capture of geographic data in Great Britain; moving from the previous 5 year update cycle to an improved 3 year update programme. It covers the supply of the most up to date imagery and height data to Central Government staff, ensuring APGB members have access to the most recent data. | ||
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