Key Takeaways
- Platform Expansion: OnTerra Systems has added four Google Maps imagery layers to its MapSavvy WMS and WMTS services.
- Diverse Imagery Options: The update includes Google Satellite, Hybrid, Roadmap, and Terrain layers alongside existing Bing and HERE Maps data.
- Historical Comparison: Users can now compare imagery from different providers to visualize land changes, urban development, and image acquisition dates.
- Customer Accessibility: These new layers are available at no additional cost to existing MapSavvy customers using the latest version of the platform.
- Broad Application: The enhanced imagery serves various industries, including agriculture, disaster assessment, research, and engineering planning.
OnTerra Systems Enhances MapSavvy with Multi-Vendor Layers
OnTerra Systems has announced an update to its MapSavvy web mapping services, introducing Google Maps layers to its existing suite of Bing and HERE Maps imagery. These new layers are available in both Web Map Service (WMS) and Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) formats, providing high-resolution data for professional mapping applications.
The integration allows users to access Google’s latest satellite updates, which often provide more current imagery than other sources. For instance, OnTerra Systems highlighted a use case where Google Maps imagery showed a fully developed urban site that appeared as undeveloped land on alternative imagery sources.
New Google Maps Layer Capabilities
The update introduces four distinct viewing options within the MapSavvy environment:
- Google Satellite: High-resolution ortho imagery featuring the latest global updates.
- Google Hybrid: Combines satellite imagery with road data and place names for easier navigation.
- Google Roadmap: A standard base street map for non-satellite use cases.
- Google Terrain: Integrates topographic data to visualize elevation changes and land features.
“The team at OnTerra Systems is excited to offer the addition of Google Maps WMS and WMTS services into our MapSavvy offering,” said Erik Lindeman, OnTerra Systems Director of Product Management. “Now, with the addition of four new layers, users will have even more options for their satellite imagery needs.”
Strategic Utility for Professional Mapping By OnTerra Systems
By offering multiple vendor options, OnTerra Systems enables professionals to visualize different capture dates for the same location. This is particularly useful for “before and after” assessments in disaster recovery, drone flight planning, and architectural site analysis.
According to Lindeman, the update positions MapSavvy as a versatile and affordable choice: “OnTerra Systems’ MapSavvy WMS and WMTS now offers the broadest range of imagery options at some of the lowest prices on the market.”
Transition for Existing and New MapSavvy Users
The new Google Maps layers are available at no extra charge for current subscribers. Users on older versions of the software must switch to the latest MapSavvy iteration to access the new functionality. For prospective clients, OnTerra Systems offers a 14-day free trial through its website to test the multi-layer capabilities.
