The OS Net API provides programmatic access to Ordnance Survey’s high-precision GNSS reference network across Great Britain. It enables developers and geospatial professionals to retrieve station metadata, monitor network health, and download RINEX v3 data files for post-processing and analysis.
This API is ideal for applications in surveying, mapping, infrastructure monitoring, and any domain requiring centimetre-level positioning accuracy.
Base URL
https://api.os.uk/positioning/osnet/v1
Authentication
The API supports the following authentication methods:
OAuth2 (Client Credentials flow)
API Key in Query Parameter
API Key in Header
OS Net API
Operations providing access to OS Net:
Stations
Returns a list of OS Net stations, optionally filtered by time and location.
Station Health
Returns hour-by-hour health status of the entire OS Net for a given date.