Need to quickly figure out distances, check if a point is inside a specific area, or perform other location-based calculations? The Geo Calculation Toolkit API offers a simple solution for common geospatial tasks.
This lightweight REST API handles various geometric shapes like polygons, circles, and polylines, referred to as Geo Objects. It’s designed for real-time calculations, perfect for applications needing swift location processing.
Why This API Was Created
Born from the challenges of building a real-time location tracking system, this API distills complex location-based logic into reusable features. The goal is to help developers tackle similar problems without reinventing the wheel.
Instead of dealing with massive GIS datasets, the Geo Calculation Toolkit API focuses on efficient, real-time calculations. This makes it ideal for applications where speed and responsiveness are key.
How It Works
The API uses standard coordinate inputs and Geo Objects to perform various calculations. For example, you can determine if a point lies within a defined polygon or calculate the distance between two points.
The focus is on providing practical, everyday geospatial functions without the overhead of complex GIS software.
Getting Started
The full documentation and sample requests are available on GitHub: https://github.com/your-username/geo-calculation-toolkit-api
To test the API, include the following header in your requests:
X-RapidAPI-Key: cc8ca2c596mshb17640c8b5cc21bp13445ejsn7a138f181255
Please be aware that this key has a usage limit. It’s not intended for production-level or high-volume requests.
Real-World Use Cases
This API can be a valuable tool for various applications:
- Location-based services: Quickly determine a user’s proximity to specific areas.
- Real-time tracking: Efficiently process location updates and geofencing events.
- Gaming: Implement location-based game mechanics.
- Data analysis: Simplify spatial data processing for smaller datasets.
The API’s simple design and ease of use make it suitable for both small projects and quick prototyping.
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