GeoSmart API Access

API Access:

About

Welcome to our Direct API Access

We provide tailored geospatial solutions that seamlessly integrate into your existing systems, helping you unlock the power of spatial data. Our Direct API Access delivers real-time, precise data to meet the unique demands of your business—whether it’s environmental analysis, land planning, or any other geospatial need. With scalable, customizable services, we ensure our data fits perfectly within your workflow.

How It Works

Understanding Your Needs: We begin by thoroughly assessing your specific requirements to craft a solution tailored to your business.
Building Your Network: We work with your technical team to integrate our API into your dashboard or software system for seamless data access.
Supplying Data: Once integrated, you can access the data you need in real time through our API, with scalable interaction levels depending on your infrastructure.

Key Features:

Scalable Solutions: From basic data feeds to advanced analytics, our API adapts to your infrastructure, supporting any level of integration.
Custom Pricing: Pricing is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you’re only paying for what you use.
API & User Tokens: Access is secured through an API token and user-specific authentication, allowing controlled, permission-based access.

Roadmap

Step 1: Understanding Your Needs
We start with a deep dive into your specific use case, industry, and goals to ensure our API delivers exactly what you need.
Step 2: Building Your Network
Our technical team collaborates with yours to ensure smooth integration of the API into your system, optimizing performance and ease of use.
Step 3: Supplying You with Data
Once integrated, you’ll have real-time access to the data through our API, allowing for a seamless flow of information directly into your workflow.

This approach ensures your interaction with our geospatial data services is fully aligned with your business goals, delivering tailored results every time.

Datasets

What's Available ?

Unlock seamless integration of our geospatial products directly into your existing systems through secure server-to-server connections. Our high-precision datasets, covering the full extent of South Africa, empower you to analyze and visualize the environment with unmatched accuracy. Custom solutions can be negotiated to meet your unique needs.

Product Name	Tier	Resolution	Shorthand Description	Zonal Stats	Coverage

DEMSA2 L1	4	2m	Raw Digital Elevation Model of South Africa.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	85% Cover for SA
DEMSA2 L2	5	2m	Polished Digital Surface Model of South Africa.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
DEMSA2 L2	5	2m	Refined Digital Terrain Model of South Africa.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
Flood Hazard Index (FHI)	4	5m	Index of potential flood hazards based on terrain.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	85% Cover for SA
Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND)	3	5m	Height above nearest stream, measured in meters.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	85% Cover for SA
SAGA Derivatives	4	5m	Explore 13 SAGA spatial products derived from DEMSA2.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
SUDEM5	3	5m	Elevation model showing height above mean sea level.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Topographic Wetness Index	2	20m	Identifies areas likely to be wetter or drier based on terrain.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Slope Percentage	2	5m	Terrain steepness measured as percentage.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Flow Accumulation	2	5m	Potential water accumulation based on upstream area.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Flood Hazard Index (FHI)	3	10m	Index of flood risks based on where water pools.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND)	2	10m	Height above nearest drainage stream, in meters.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Rivers - Perenial	2	20m	Distance to nearest perennial river from land cover classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Rivers - nonPerennial	2	20m	Distance to nearest non-perennial river from classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Natural Wb	2	20m	Distance to nearest natural water body from land cover classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Artificial Wb	2	20m	Distance to nearest artificial water body from classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Wetlands	2	20m	Distance to nearest wetland from land cover classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Nearest_Drainage	2	20m	Distance to nearest drainage stream based on classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Oceans	2	20m	Distance to nearest coastline from land cover classification.	mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Land Capability	1	105m	Classification of land suitability for rainfed farming.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Soil Capability	1	105m	Classification of land based on soil quality and usability.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Grazing Capability	1	105m	Land’s ability to sustain livestock grazing.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Terrain Capability	1	105m	Suitability of land based on terrain sensitivity.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Climate Capability	1	105m	Land suitability based on climate factors.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Irrigation Suitability	1	105m	Land's suitability for irrigation based on soil and water conditions.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Regional_Farm Names	1	105m	Farm names across regions for agricultural planning.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Soil Potential	1	105m	Soil's ability to support agriculture based on moisture and fertility.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Relatively Homogenous Farming Areas		Polygon Layer	Areas with consistent agricultural potential across regions.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Not Ingested to DB
Majority Soil type	1	240m	Predominant soil type classification in a given area.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
SRTM - southern Africa 90m	1	90m	90m resolution elevation data for southern Africa.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
ALOS DSM 30m	1	30m	30m resolution elevation data with natural and man-made features.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
ALOS DSM 30m-SAGA	1	30m	Explore 13 SAGA products derived from the ALOS DSM 30m.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
SRTM30 SA dem	2	30m	30m resolution digital elevation model for South Africa.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
SRTM30 SA hillshade	1	30m	Shaded terrain map based on elevation data.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
SRTM30 SA Relief	2	30m	Terrain model showing elevation variations and landscape features.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
SRTM30_SA- Hand	2	30m	Height above nearest stream in meters.	'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
National Veg & Biome Cover	1	20m	Vegetation cover data for South Africa in 2017.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
SANLC - Land Cover Class	1	20m	Land cover types including built-up areas and agricultural lands.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Municipal Districts/wards	1	Polygon Layer	South Africa's municipal districts and ward boundaries.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Not Ingested to DB
Formal_Protected_Area	1	90m	Designated areas for formal environmental protection.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Informal_Protected_Area	1	90m	Areas under informal protection for conservation.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Surface Ground Water %	1	30m	Water coverage percentage over 38 years.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max', 'count'	Full SA Extent
Road networks	1	Polygon Layer	Road network data for transportation planning.	NA	Not Ingested to DB
SG - Info	1	Polygon Layer	Surveyor General cadastral data and land parcel information.	NA	Not Ingested to DB
Soil Erodibility Factor (%)	1	Polygon Layer	Measure of soil's susceptibility to erosion.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Soil Drainage Rate (%)	1	Polygon Layer	Rate of water removal from soil per day.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Vapour Pressure	1	Polygon Layer	Atmospheric moisture content.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
Solar Radiation	1	Polygon Layer	Potential incoming solar radiation	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
Relative Humidity	1	Polygon Layer	Humidity levels.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
Potential Evaporation	1	Polygon Layer	Water evaporation potential.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Not Ingested to DB
StormFlow mm	1	Polygon Layer	Water flow generated from storm events.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent
Sediment Yield t/hec	1	Polygon Layer	Amount of sediment transported and deposited annually.	sum', 'mean','stddev', 'min', 'max'	Full SA Extent

Our terrain-based products provide critical insights that enhance decision-making across a variety of markets. Featuring detailed elevation models, hydrological distance calculations, and soil and land capability assessments, our data ensures precision and reliability for projects of any scale.

From renewable energy projects to agriculture and infrastructure development, our geospatial data empowers you to make informed decisions. Analyze potential sites for solar or wind farms, optimize agricultural practices with insights into soil moisture and crop suitability, and support infrastructure planning by assessing land use and accessibility.

In the insurance and finance sectors, our terrain analysis helps identify risk areas and informs underwriting processes, allowing for smarter risk mitigation strategies. Our Flood Hazard Index product is particularly valuable for risk assessment and planning, enabling insurers to better evaluate flood-prone areas and enhance their overall risk management strategies. Additionally, our tools facilitate environmental impact planning and analysis, helping you assess the effects of development on ecosystems and make sustainable choices.

By leveraging our comprehensive terrain data, you gain access to powerful geospatial products that deliver unparalleled insights and precision. Our solutions empower you to make informed decisions, enhance risk management, and optimize planning processes. With the ability to recognize patterns and analyze complex datasets, our products enable you to address challenges with confidence and foresight, driving smarter, data-driven outcomes that enhance overall effectiveness and sustainability.

SAGA Derivatives	Description
Aspect	Aspect is the compass direction that a slope faces, typically measured in degrees from north, and it influences microclimates and vegetation patterns.
Curvature	Curvature measures the rate of change of slope on a surface, indicating whether the terrain is concave (depressing), convex (elevating), or flat, which affects water flow and erosion patterns.
Distance to Nearest Drainage	Distance to nearest drainage measures the shortest distance from a given point on the terrain to the nearest water drainage feature, helping to identify areas of potential water flow and accumulation.
Flow Accumulation	Flow accumulation represents the total number of upstream cells or area contributing water flow to a specific point in a landscape, indicating potential water accumulation areas.
Flow Direction	Flow direction indicates the steepest path along which water moves from each point on a surface, typically represented as a grid of arrows pointing downhill towards the direction of water flow.
Flow Network	A flow network is a spatial representation of the interconnected pathways along which water flows across a landscape, including streams, rivers, and their tributaries, showing how water moves and accumulates through the terrain.
Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND) 16000 Threshold	Height (meters) of each pixel with respect to the nearest stream that it drains to measures the vertical distance of each pixel’s elevation from the nearest stream or drainage feature, providing insight into the terrain’s gradient and potential water flow direction, with a threshold of 16,000 meters used to group and analyze pixels based on their relative height and proximity to these streams.
Plan Curvature	Plan curvature measures the rate of change of slope along a contour line, indicating whether the terrain is concave or convex in the horizontal plane, which influences water flow and erosion patterns.
Profile Curvature	Profile curvature measures the rate of change of slope along the direction of maximum slope, indicating whether the terrain is concave or convex in the vertical plane, which affects water flow speed and erosion.
Slope	Slope percentage represents the steepness of terrain, calculated as the vertical rise over the horizontal run, expressed as a percentage.
Stream Network 16000 Threshold	A stream network is a hierarchical system of interconnected water channels and tributaries that drain water from the landscape, with a threshold of 16,000 meters used to group and analyze the flow patterns and connectivity of these channels.
Topographic Wetness Index (TWI)	Topographic Wetness Index (TWI) quantifies the potential for water accumulation in a landscape based on the terrain's slope and the amount of upstream contributing area, indicating areas likely to be wetter or drier.
Solar Radiation	Solar radiation refers to the amount of sunlight received at a specific location and time, including both direct and diffuse components, which affects temperature, vegetation growth, and energy balance.