The Problem
OSNI required a map update and maintenance system (hardware, software and processes) to store and update its large and small scale mapping databases. The system had to:
- Create an efficient and effective map update and maintenance system enabling the introduction of a fully integrated workflow across the organisation, from identification of change, through survey & data capture, edit, update and loading to database;
- Create a spatial database capable of holding all OSNI digital map data, that can efficiently and effectively support OSNI map update and maintenance processes and support other OSNI production flowlines and products that either directly or indirectly use the large-scale data, including existing customer supply systems;
- The system was expected to support both office and field based workflows and enable digital map data to be updated by digital photogrammetric workstations and pen-based mobile systems.
Following the successful implementation of a system it was important for OSNI to develop a strategic relationship with the supplier as such a production environment was likely to continuously develop through a programme of support and enhancements.
It was essential that during each stage of this phase of the project the service to existing users of OSNI data, both internal and external, was maintained.
