Sample Data

Please click on the images below to download Bluesky sample data. The samples will open in most GIS Mapping applications. Each sample consists of a sq km of data with associated ESRI world file and projection file (if needed).

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SAMPLE DATA

5cm resolution aerial photograph of a building near a road and waterway.

5cm Aerial Photography

Sample of ultra-high resolution (5cm GSD) aerial photo.

Data is provided as a zip file which contains the image data, an ESRI world file and projection file.

12.5cm resolution sample of aerial imagery

12.5cm Aerial Photography

Sample of high resolution (12.5cm GSD) aerial photo.

Data is provided as a zip file which contains the image data, an ESRI world file and projection file.

25cm resolution aerial photograph of an urban area

25cm Aerial Photography

Sample of standard resolution (25cm GSD) aerial photo.

Data is provided as a zip file which contains the image data, an ESRI world file and projection file.

Colour Infrared aerial photograph of an urban area

50cm Colour Infrared Image

A 1 sq km sample of Bluesky Colour Infrared data, which is made of the near infrared band and green and blue band. This type of data can be used for vegetation health studies.

Data is provided as a zip file which contains the image data, an ESRI world file and projection file.

HEIGHT DATA SAMPLES

25cm DSM (Digital Surface Model)

This photogrammetrically derived DSM data includes all of the buildings, trees and other features on the ground.

The download includes an ASCII Grid file.

Aerial view of an urban area with height information conveyed by a spectrum of red, green and blue colours.

2m Photogrammetric DSM (Digital Surface Model)

This photogrammetrically derived DSM data includes all of the buildings, trees and other features on the ground.

The download includes an ASCII Grid file.

Aerial view of a hillside with height information conveyed by a spectrum of red, green and blue colours.

5m Photogrammetric DTM (Digital Terrain Model)

This photogrammetrically derived DTM has had all surface features removed, such as vegetation and buildings, to leave a bald earth terrain.

The download includes an ASCII Grid file.

LiDAR sample of an urban area with height information conveyed by a spectrum of red, green and blue colours.

1m LiDAR DSM (Digital Surface Model)

This LiDAR DSM data includes all of the buildings, trees and other features on the ground.

The download includes an ASCII Grid file.

LiDAR sample with height information conveyed by a spectrum of red, green and blue colours.

1m LiDAR DTM (Digital Terrain Model)

This LiDAR DTM data has had all surface features removed, such as vegetation and buildings, to leave a bald earth terrain.

The download includes an ASCII Grid file.

NATIONAL TREE MAP™ SAMPLE DATA

Aerial photography of an urban area showing Bluesky's National Tree Map data overlaid to highlight tree canopies

National Tree Map™ (NTM™)

Bluesky’s National Tree Map™ is a digital map layer accurately depicting the location and extent of trees. NTM™ details the exact spatial location and height of individual trees, together with the circumference of its canopy.

The download Zip file includes the three deliverables of Tree Points, Crowns and Canopies.

(The matching aerial photography tile is not included when purchased from Bluesky, but is included in this download for illustration purposes).

National Hedgerow Map™ (NHM™)

Bluesky’s National Hedgerow Map™ is a digital map layer accurately depicting the location and extent of hedgerows. NHM™ details the exact spatial location and height of hedgerows, together with the volume of the feature.

The download Zip file includes the three deliverables of Vegetation Polygons, Centrelines, and NTM™.

(The matching aerial photography tile is not included when purchased from Bluesky, but is included in this download for illustration purposes).

NDVI sample of an urban area with red and green highlighting areas of vegetation

NDVI

NDVI (Normalised Difference Vegetation Index) is a widely used measurement of the visible and near-infrared light reflected by vegetation.

Data is provided as a zip file which contains the image data, an ESRI world file and projection file.

METROVISTA™ SAMPLE DATA

Bluesky MetroVista sample data showing city rooftops

MetroVista™ Mesh

These automatically created mesh models are fully rendered using the vertical and oblique photography, making them a cost-effective alternative to traditional 3D models.

Formats: OBJ, FBX
Software: You will need specialist software to open MetroVista™ Mesh.
– For OBJ / FBX: AutoCAD, Maya (other software is available)
– Open source software can be used to view the data: e.g. CloudCompare, MeshLab

3D BUILDING MODEL DOWNLOADS

3D Building model showing level of detail 1

LOD 1

Level of Detail 1 – Models consist of simple block buildings.

The downloadable file includes .DGN, .DWG, .SKP & .OBJ.
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Note: When opening the .OBJ file you will be prompted to select the .MTL file, this is also included in the download.

3D Building Model with level of detail 2

LOD 2

Level of Detail 2 – Models contain fully modelled pitched or flat roof shapes.

The downloadable file includes .DGN, .DWG, .SKP & .OBJ.

Note: When opening the .OBJ file you will be prompted to select the .MTL file, this is also included in the download.

LOD 3

Level of Detail 3 – Models contain roof shapes and structures, including dormer windows, chimneys and other small details visible within the aerial photography.

The downloadable file includes .DGN, .DWG, .SKP & .OBJ.

Note: When opening the .OBJ file you will be prompted to select the .MTL file, this is also included in the download.

THERMAL IMAGERY SAMPLE DATA

Bluesky thermal imagery of buildings from above showing areas of heat loss

Thermal Imagery

Once combined with OS MasterMap or a similar building polygon database it is possible to measure the heat loss from individual buildings and pinpoint the most inefficient properties.

The image file available for download here is a greyscale TIFF image and its accompanying world file.

SOLAR PANEL MAPPING SAMPLE DATA

Bluesky Sample of aerial photograph showing solar mapping on roofs

Solar Panel Mapping

Solar Panel Mapping assists in determining the location and placement of photovoltaic solar panels, ensuring the maximum possible light is obtained for highest efficiency.

This download includes a sample dataset, the presentation PDF file and marketing literature.

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