Global Mapper Software
Description
Global Mapper is a lightweight, simple to use, yet powerful GIS software. It is useful for viewing, merging, importing and exporting different raster, vector and elevation datasets quickly. Global Mapper is often compared to a Swiss Army knife in the GIS user community due to its ability to open numerous file formats in addition to its powerful tools including LiDAR editing.
- Users: Regulatory or AML Scientists, Geologists, Soil Scientists, Hydrologists, Civil or Mining Engineers, and Natural Scientists
- Training: No training information listed.
- Vendor Information: Program description and support information are available at: http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products/global-mapper.php
Software Download
- Global Mapper Installation Instructions
- For FAQ, support and tutorials from Global Mapper forum visit: http://www.globalmapperforum.com/
Software Capacity
- Distance and area calculations
- Raster blending, feathering, spectral analysis and contrast adjustment
- Line of sight calculations
- Cut-and-fill volume calculations
- Raster Calculator and analysis
- Image georeferencing
- Contour generation from surface data
- View shed analysis
- Watershed delineation
- Triangulation and gridding of 3D point data
- GPS Tracking and loading maps to Garmin GPS
- New LiDAR functionality
For More Information
Contact Lukus Monette (lmonette@osmre.gov); (412) 937-2864