Arche Zero’s API connects geospatial data to applications, models and existing systems.

Developers can retrieve records for mapping, agriculture, environmental research and other data products without repeating the same search and preparation work each time.

Start by defining the area of interest, time period, required resolution, update frequency and output format. These choices determine which source products are suitable and how much processing is required.

A production connection should also define how the application handles missing observations, delayed updates, revised source data and changes to the delivery format. The response should keep enough source and capture detail for later users to interpret it correctly.

Arche Zero can then match suitable data, prepare the output and agree a delivery method for files, scheduled retrieval or continuing delivery.

WHAT TO DEFINE

Set the requirements before choosing a source.

  • The decision or task the data must support
  • The geography, period and minimum spatial resolution
  • The update frequency and acceptable delay
  • The source, processing and licence details to retain