OS Terrain 5 - Digital Terrain Tiles 5km x 5km size for GIS systems

Ordnance Survey Digital Terrain Tiles - 5km x 5km Tiles - Overview

OS Terrain 5 is a mid-resolution DTM, designed to be interoperable with Ordnance Surveys large-scale data... GIS experience/knowledge is required to get the most out of this product...

OS Terrain 5 provides an ideal base to enable the third dimension for other data within an appropriate geographical information system (GIS). The height data has been created from a source that is also used to update Ordnance Survey large-scale data products.

OS Terrain 5 can be used in conjunction with various Ordnance Survey digital products for analytical, modelling, planning and visual purposes. These uses enable customers to undertake the following:

Asset / site management
Environmental analysis
View shed modelling
Landscape visualisation and fly-through sequences
Planning and development
Wind farm location planning
Flood risk assessment
Foundation for 3D modelling

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Please note - Replaces OS Landform Profile

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Product:	OS Terrain® 5 - Height Data - 5km x 5km Tiles
Base Mapping	None included - only height layer/s
Scale	Any within GIS - 1:10k recommended by OS
Tile Size	5km x 5km
Coverage	Full Great Britain coverage (sorry this excludes Northern Ireland - try OSNI)
Format	• 5m grid in ASCII grid and GML 3.2.1 (simple features profile – level 0) • 5m contours and spot heights in GML 3.2.1 (simple features profile – level 0) • 5m contours and spot heights in Esri shapefile
Software Required	GIS is essential
Product Price	From: £7.12 + vat
Delivery Method	Email - Download Link
Turnaround Time	Email: Target time of 30 mins (7 days a week 7am to 11pm) - Larger files may take longer to generate
Currency	Current - Latest available direct from Ordnance Survey
Samples	Click here to download sample - Contours \| SHP Click here to download sample - Contours \| GML Click here to download sample - Grid \| ASCII Click here to download sample - All of the above \| ZIP
Key Features	It is designed to work with Ordnance Survey’s large-scale data 5m grid in ASCII grid and GML 3.2.1 5m contours and spot heights in Esri shapefile or GML 3.2.1
Uses	Get your message across with real-world, three-dimensional modelling Analyse wind speed, signal propagation and flood risk Identify gradients and access to planned developments for transport and utilities infrastructure
Number of Printouts	Unlimited outputs from GIS within the selected licence term (1, 2 or 3 years)
3D Modeling	With the relevant GIS skills you can use this product to 3D Model
CAD Users	We also supply OS Terrain 5 in a DWG or DXF - click to visit
Licence Term	Please go to the Licence tab below
Accuracy	OS Statement: OS Terrain 5 has been measured against with GPS points in a range of sample areas to provide a root mean square error (RMSE) value, being the average of the mean height points in each geographic area: urban and major communication routes, rural, and mountain and moorland. • Urban and major communication routes 1.5m RMSE • Rural 2.5m RMSE • Mountain and moorland 2.5m RMSE
Further Reading	OS Terrain 5 User Guide \| OS Doc OS Terrain 5 Technical Specification \| OS Doc

Item	Permitted	Alternative Product / Notes
GIS Use		data works in a range of mapping software including ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapbox, Cadcorp SIS, MapInfo, Tableau, Kepler.gl and many more.
Ready for GIS		Data Georeferenced
Printing Extra Copies		Unlimited outputs/scales from your software within the licence term
CAD Users		We also supply OS Terrain 5 in a DWG or DXF - click to visit
Permit your Contractors to use the purchased Licensed Data		Contractor Form Below - Best Practice: Make sure you select the relevant number of users/terminals if using a contractor before purchase