Check out this MapSavvy User Guide & learn to maximize your use of the MapSavvy Web Map Service. MapSavvy is an OGC 1.1.1 and 1.3.0 compatible Web Map Service that offers satellite and aerial imagery from Google Maps, Bing Maps & HERE Technologies. Both WMS and WMTS are supported.
MapSavvy WMS base URL: http://wms2.mapsavvy.com/WMSService.svc/<token>/WMSLatLon
Note that <token> is a place holder for the token provided when subscribing to the service.
MapSavvy Imagery and Maps are available from Google Maps, Bing Maps & HERE Technologies. Available imagery options include:
- Google Satellite
- Google Hybrid
- Google Roadmap
- Google Terrain
- Bing Aerial
- Bing Aerial With Labels
- Bing Original Aerial
- Bing Original Aerial With Labels
- Bing Road
- HERE Hybrid
- HERE Satellite
- HERE Terrain
Note – There can be differences in resolution and capture date between current and original aerial imagery layers, so try them all and choose which one works best for your application.
Here are detailed instructions from the MapSavvy User Guide that will help you get started, or continue your work using MapSavvy imagery.
Step 1: Register
All users need to register to access the MapSavvy WMS. Users can register using our Free 14 Day registration form. At any time during this 14-day trial, you can upgrade your subscription by submitting a purchase request. Purchasing MapSavvy will remove the OnTerra Systems Watermarks on the imagery.
After successfully registering, you will receive an “Welcome to MapSavvy” email.
Step 2: Add the WMS service URL to your WMS application
In the welcome email, there is a link for the WMS service.
e.g. http://wms2.mapsavvy.com/WMSService.svc/<token>/WMSLatLon
Cut and paste this link into your WMS-compliant application.
Below is an example of accessing the MapSavvy WMS service using a free WMS client called QGIS.
Step 3: View MapSavvy Layers
After adding the WMS URL to your WMS application, you will be able to select a layer which will then be displayed in your application.
Zoom and pan to navigate to the desired area.
Please note that the OnTerra Logo Watermark is only on the free trial.
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