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CORDA adopts latest NUTS 2021 to improve spatial data classification and search efficiency

​CORDA is proud to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to facilitating efficient spatial data exploration and retrieval. We have recently upgraded our platform to utilize the latest version of the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS), the NUTS 2021-2024 classification, as provided by Eurostat.

At CORDA, we understand that the accuracy and relevance of spatial data are paramount for serving the needs of Copernicus Services and the broader geospatial community. By aligning our platform with the most up-to-date NUTS 2021 classification, we are taking a giant step towards ensuring that users have more accurate access to the most up-to-date geospatial information available.
Key features and benefits of this NUTS 2021 integration include:

  1. Advanced Spatial Searches: With the adoption of NUTS 2021, CORDA offers users a state-of-the-art spatial search experience. This advanced system ranks and lists search results based on spatial congruence, streamlining the process of data discovery.
  2. Comprehensive Data Coverage: Our dedicated content team conducts in-depth analyses of datasets to provide users with a complete view of its spatial extent, extending beyond traditional metadata. This means that users can make well-informed decisions when selecting datasets for their applications.
  3. Thematic Clarity: CORDA goes beyond spatial coverage by highlighting the thematic aspects of each dataset on the Explore page.This allows users to gain a full understanding of the content of the data and its relevance to their specific needs.

By upgrading to the NUTS 2021 classification, CORDA reaffirms its dedication to delivering an efficient, user-centric platform. This move is intended to empower Copernicus Services and the broader geospatial community to access the most current, precise, and relevant geospatial information, enabling more informed decision-making and supporting a wide range of applications that rely on accurate spatial data.

We will continue to provide updates on how CORDA enhances its capabilities and remains a valuable resource for spatial data exploration and utilization.


Latest improvements of the CORDA platform

On March 7th, the latest release of the CORDA platform went live, bringing with it a host of new and improved features. This update has focused on optimising the user experience across the entire portal, with a particular emphasis on improving the exploration of reference datasets, which now boasts a more user-friendly design.

The improvements to usability have also extended to the search capabilities and the statistics section, with a consistent and simplistic design throughout the entire site. The new statistics provides a clear overview of the most relevant data on the thematic coverage and classification of European reference datasets for Copernicus services.

Overview of spatial data service types and data types classified by INSPIRE themes

Additionally, and no less relevant, the CORDA platform has introduced a new section dedicated to Multi-Country Datasets, a substantial improvement that provides users with one-click access to the CORDA thematic multi-country datasets. This section is completed with the description of the methodology followed in CORDA for the creation of these specific datasets and links to relevant information, including data models and data dictionaries.

New CORDA multi-country dataset page

Overall, the latest release of the CORDA platform represents a significant step forward, and users can now enjoy a more streamlined and intuitive experience while accessing the critical reference data they need.


Webinar - Access to new multi-country thematic datasets

​CORDA latest version includes features and functionalities to handle multi-country datasets. The webminar will cover the following topics:

Multi-country dataset downloading tool

As part of the new developments, CORDA offers an option for downloading data for multi-country datasets. Users are now able to download data with two possible options:
  • Drawing an area on the map. CORDA will download the data that is within the selected area.
  • By country. CORDA will download all the data for the selected country.
New multi-country datasets

The number of CORDA Multi-country datasets keeps growing, allowing end-users to access data with same structure for additional areas of Europe. The following multi-country thematic datasets have been added to CORDA:
  • Administrative Boundaries
  • Buildings
  • Standing Water
  • Water Course
  • Land Water Boundary
  • Wetland
Date:
Tuesday
April 6, 2021		 Time:
10:00 AM

New features and improvements in CORDA

​We are happy to announce that we have recently deployed a new release of CORDA.
This new release includes the following features and improvements:

Multi-country dataset downloading tool

As part of the new developments, CORDA offers an option for downloading data for multi-country datasets. Users are now able to download data with two possible options:

  • Drawing an area on the map. CORDA will download the data that is within the selected area.
  • By country. CORDA will download all the data for the selected country.

New multi-country datasets


The number of CORDA Multi-country datasets keeps growing, allowing end-users to access data with same structure for additional areas of Europe. The following countries have been recently included in the relating Multi-country datasets:

  • Buildings: FR
  • Standing Water: BG, HR, IE, ES, LV
  • Water Course: BG, IS, LV
  • Land Water Boundary: IS, UK
  • Wetland: HR

New data in CORDA

Apart from Multi-country, CORDA keeps growing in one of the most demanded themes: Orthoimagery. New datasets have been included for the following countries/regions:

  • FR: IRC with 0.5m resolution, 2015 to 2019 depending on the zone.
  • AL: resolution 0,08 m, years 2018 and 2019, scattered areas.
  • PT: 2018 images 0,25m resolution, continental area.
  • Basque Country (ES): 0,25m resolution,2019 images.


Live Webinar

How can the CORDA improvements help Copernicus Service Providers to access national and regional geospatial reference data?

Webinar reminder

 

✓Making discovery of and access to reference data quicker and easier for Copernicus Users

✓Improving access mechanisms to reference data

✓Making available a comprehensive up to date catalogue of national and regional geospatial datasets

✓Making available Administrative Units, Buildings and Hydrography multi-country CORDA datasets

 


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