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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

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