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Aug 12, 2024 | Overture Maps

How TomTom Enhanced Transportation Networks with GERS

Use Case Overview Explore how TomTom used Global Entity Reference System (GERS) to enhance transportation networks and overcome challenges in the OpenStreetMap (OSM) Sectioned model. By generating GERS IDs for uniquely identifiable roads, TomTom created a universal framework for structuring and matching map data across different systems. Discover how TomTom's…

Jul 15, 2024 | Overture Maps

How Esri Enhanced GIS Capabilities with GERS

Use Case Overview Discover how Esri leveraged the Global Entity Reference System (GERS) to integrate FEMA’s USA Structures with Overture Buildings, enhancing their GIS capabilities. By joining these datasets through GERS IDs, Esri achieved detailed visualization of attributes like building occupancy and 3D representations. This integration not only improved data…

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