CartoWeb.be allows viewing map representations which have been developed on 11 different scale levels. These different scales make it possible to present different types of information. The highly generalised maps at the smallest scales make it possible to highlight just one theme, such as the administrative units or the major networks. The mid-scale representations show the typical topographic maps of the NGI. The characteristics for these maps are the representation of the relief by shadows or by contour lines, a limited generalisation and a representation of a maximum number of objects characterizing the reality on the field. As such, these maps allow to interpret the area, to determine one’s position and to orientate oneself. The largest, highly detailed scales, are more like plans. They have their own utility, but they don’t give a good global picture of the landscape.

CartoWeb.be’s first aim is to give the user a complete map representation, developed and specifically adapted for on-screen representation, of the most updated standard data of the NGI. The result is a real map representation and not only a basic symbolisation which facilitates the interpretation.

The CartoWeb.be view service can be incorporated into an internet application or into the user’s own software, on condition that those support the WMTS/WMS protocol.