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The mission of the French National Mapping Agency is to produce, maintain and provide open-source geographical information covering France and its overseas departments and territories with data such as:
IGN Geoportal is a comprehensive free-to-use web mapping service that is largely used in France. On top of that, this mapping platform is offered to professionals, including local authorities, and can be integrated into their GIS tools via API.
How does the French Geoportal differentiate from Google Maps:
The IGN recognized the growing demand for more comprehensive satellite imagery beyond the borders of France, in order to provide better services and user experiences for its local and regional authority partners as well as individuals. Covering the global environment in the French Geoportal was identified as a crucial aspect. To meet this need, IGN recognized the importance of integrating a world satellite map that would offer a consistent color balance similar to that of aerial photography.
Integrating PlanetSAT world satellite map into the French Geoportal can bring several benefits, including:
1. A Realistic User Experience: By integrating PlanetSAT world map, the Geoportal mapping platform offers access to up-to-date imagery, rich in geographical context, allowing users to easily understand the areas they are interested in.
2. Consistent satellite imagery layer: PlanetSAT world satellite map provides a consistent view of the Earth's surface, which means that users can access maps that have a uniform look and feel, regardless of the location.
3. Cross-bordered information: Users get access to not only satellite imagery covering France, but also to the whole world at the same resolution.
4. Added value for GIS Users: PlanetSAT’s world imagery layer offers professional users more comprehensive geographic information, by adding global context not previously provided by aerial photography.
5. Navigation and Travel: Individuals benefit from the French Geoportal's detailed maps and satellite imagery to plan travel routes and navigate more accurately.