Global Mapper stands out as a cutting-edge GIS software solution, offering extensive capabilities for geospatial data analysis and processing. It caters to both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field, featuring an intuitive interface paired with robust tools that streamline data management and map creation. This makes it an excellent choice for organizations of all sizes.
Supporting over 300 types of raster, vector, and elevation data, Global Mapper accommodates a wide range of file formats, including both standard and proprietary types. Users can dive right into their projects thanks to the software’s built-in online data functionality, which provides direct access to various data services. This includes one-meter aerial imagery for the United States, global elevation datasets, topographic maps, and Landsat satellite imagery, among others.
Point Cloud Data Management
The software excels in the visualization, editing, and analysis of LiDAR and point cloud data across various formats. With enhanced rendering capabilities and rapid processing speeds, users can efficiently handle point cloud data of virtually any size. Global mapper also grants access to point cloud file attributes, offering crucial insights that enhance your data processing workflow.
Additional advanced features of Global Mapper include:
- Robust terrain analysis tools for effective processing and modeling of elevation data
- Capability to record high-definition 3D fly-through videos, enhancing the visualization of 3D projects
- Compatibility with major spatial databases such as Esri, MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, PostGIS/PostgreSQL, and SpatiaLite/SQLite
- A geocoding feature that assigns real-world coordinates to imported address databases
- A Raster calculator for analyzing multi-band imagery, including NDVI and NDWI
- An objective Terrain Format (OTF) Reader Module tailored for military mapping applications
