Global Mapper:Global Mapper:The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

Kent D. Brown, and J. Buck EhlerKent D. Brown, and J. Buck Ehler

Utah Geological SurveyUtah Geological Survey

Moscow, IdahoMoscow, IdahoMay 18-21, 2008May 18-21, 2008

Warning: Sensible discretion is advised. Any resemblance to a Global Mapper shill is purely coincidental!

Global Mapper includes powerful data Global Mapper includes powerful data manipulation and translation tools at manipulation and translation tools at significant performance increases over significant performance increases over other “traditional” methods, and at a other “traditional” methods, and at a very low cost! very low cost!

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

Global Mapper: Mosaic Elevation and Raster DataGlobal Mapper: Mosaic Elevation and Raster Data

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Let’s review some of the tools!Let’s review some of the tools!

Mosaic Elevation Data: “Traditional Method”Mosaic Elevation Data: “Traditional Method”

Mosaic Elevation Data: “Traditional Method”Mosaic Elevation Data: “Traditional Method”

Standard ArcMap Standard ArcMap display of multiple display of multiple elevation data sets, elevation data sets, using same color using same color ramp.ramp.

ArcMap renders ArcMap renders each layer based on each layer based on its elevation range its elevation range causing causing conspicuous seams conspicuous seams between layersbetween layers

Global Mapper: Mosaic Elevation and Raster DataGlobal Mapper: Mosaic Elevation and Raster Data

Here we are viewing Here we are viewing the same elevation the same elevation grids in Global grids in Global Mapper using a Mapper using a similar color ramp.similar color ramp.

Global Mapper Global Mapper automatically merges automatically merges all loaded elevation all loaded elevation datasets together datasets together regardless of type, regardless of type, projection, or projection, or resolutionresolution..

Now you can export Now you can export the seamless data as the seamless data as one of these formats:one of these formats:

* Arc ASCII Grid* Arc ASCII Grid * BIL* BIL * BT (Binary Terrain)* BT (Binary Terrain) * DTED* DTED * DXF* DXF * Erdas Imagine* Erdas Imagine * Float/Grid file* Float/Grid file * Geosoft Grid* Geosoft Grid * GeoTIFF DEM* GeoTIFF DEM * Gravsoft Grid* Gravsoft Grid * Idrisi* Idrisi * Leveller Heightfield* Leveller Heightfield * Lidar LAS* Lidar LAS * MapMaker Terrain file* MapMaker Terrain file * Optimi Terrain file* Optimi Terrain file * PGM Grayscale Grid file* PGM Grayscale Grid file * PLS CADD XYZ Grid file* PLS CADD XYZ Grid file * RockWorks Grid* RockWorks Grid * STL* STL * Surfer Grid* Surfer Grid * Terragen Terrain file* Terragen Terrain file * USGS DEM* USGS DEM * VRML* VRML * Vulcan3D Triangulation* Vulcan3D Triangulation * XYZ ASCII Grid* XYZ ASCII Grid * Zmap Plus Grid * Zmap Plus Grid

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

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Creating Shaded Relief Maps: “Traditional Method”Creating Shaded Relief Maps: “Traditional Method”

Only limited settings available, and only Only limited settings available, and only one hillshade can be created at a time. one hillshade can be created at a time. Rendering of hillshadeRendering of hillshade is not shown until is not shown until calculations are complete. Changes to calculations are complete. Changes to settings require creation of new hillshade.settings require creation of new hillshade.

Output formats limited to:Output formats limited to:ERDAS Imagine, GRID, and GeoTIFFERDAS Imagine, GRID, and GeoTIFF

Global Mapper: Improved Shaded-Relief MapsGlobal Mapper: Improved Shaded-Relief MapsGlobal Mapper settings:Global Mapper settings: • sun anglesun angle• azimuthazimuth• ambient lightingambient lighting• vertical exaggerationvertical exaggeration• hill shading shadow darknesshill shading shadow darkness• water display at a specific elevationwater display at a specific elevation• water transparencywater transparency• color intensitycolor intensity• transparencytransparency

Global Mapper: Improved Shaded-Relief MapsGlobal Mapper: Improved Shaded-Relief MapsOn-the-fly shaded-relief On-the-fly shaded-relief rendering of any number of rendering of any number of elevation data sets.elevation data sets.

No need to calculate No need to calculate multiple shaded relief multiple shaded relief images to get a feel for the images to get a feel for the best settings of an area.best settings of an area.

A wide variety of shaded A wide variety of shaded relief settings allow the user relief settings allow the user more control over the look more control over the look of their shaded relief, of their shaded relief, including rendering water including rendering water levels.levels.

Raster export formats:Raster export formats:* BIL/BIP/BSQ* BIL/BIP/BSQ* ECW * ECW * Erdas Imagine * Erdas Imagine * GeoTIFF * GeoTIFF * KML/KMZ raster tiles* KML/KMZ raster tiles* Google Maps tiles* Google Maps tiles* Idrisi * Idrisi * JPG * JPG * JPG2000 * JPG2000 * PNG * PNG

Global Mapper: Improved Shaded-Relief MapsGlobal Mapper: Improved Shaded-Relief MapsComparison:Comparison:

The result from The result from Global Mapper is Global Mapper is more appropriate more appropriate for display under for display under geologic data, and geologic data, and will compliment will compliment the topographic the topographic base map. Also, base map. Also, the ability to the ability to model water model water elevations can be elevations can be useful for “what-useful for “what-if” scenarios and if” scenarios and inundation maps.inundation maps.

The example from The example from ArcMap will ArcMap will obscure the GIS obscure the GIS data themes in the data themes in the shadow areas.shadow areas.

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Sun angle and azimuth are the same in both examples

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

• Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!). boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

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Global Mapper: Mass-Clipping Raster DataGlobal Mapper: Mass-Clipping Raster Data

Easily remove DRG Easily remove DRG collars, in a snap!collars, in a snap!

Global Mapper: Mass-Clipping Raster DataGlobal Mapper: Mass-Clipping Raster Data

These four quads These four quads were clipped in less were clipped in less than 3 seconds; no than 3 seconds; no need need to select need need to select clip features!clip features!

Global Mapper: Mass-Clipping Raster DataGlobal Mapper: Mass-Clipping Raster Data

Zoom in to inspect Zoom in to inspect results.results.

Now you can export Now you can export the image as one of the image as one of these raster formats:these raster formats:

* BIL/BIP/BSQ* BIL/BIP/BSQ* ECW * ECW * Erdas Imagine * Erdas Imagine * GeoTIFF * GeoTIFF * KML/KMZ raster tiles* KML/KMZ raster tiles* Google Maps tiles* Google Maps tiles* Idrisi * Idrisi * JPG * JPG * JPG2000 * JPG2000 * PNG * PNG

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

• Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).

• Raster blending of multiple raster images using the Raster blending of multiple raster images using the “multiple” tool.“multiple” tool.

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

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Global Mapper: Raster BlendingGlobal Mapper: Raster Blending

Start with the DRGs.Start with the DRGs.

Now add the shaded-Now add the shaded-relief.relief.

Setup the blending Setup the blending options for the raster options for the raster layers. Choose layers. Choose “multiple”.“multiple”.

Global Mapper: Raster BlendingGlobal Mapper: Raster Blending

Now we have a nice Now we have a nice shaded-relief base for shaded-relief base for use under polygons!use under polygons!

We can blend the We can blend the DRGs with the DRGs with the orthos.orthos.

Or...Or...

Or...Or...

We can blend the We can blend the DRGs, orthos, and DRGs, orthos, and the shaded relief.the shaded relief.

Or..?Or..?

Global Mapper: Raster BlendingGlobal Mapper: Raster Blending

Now we can save Now we can save these blended images these blended images as a single file in any as a single file in any of these formats:of these formats:

* BIL/BIP/BSQ* BIL/BIP/BSQ* ECW * ECW * Erdas Imagine * Erdas Imagine * GeoTIFF * GeoTIFF * KML/KMZ raster tiles* KML/KMZ raster tiles* Google Maps tiles* Google Maps tiles* Idrisi * Idrisi * JPG * JPG * JPG2000 * JPG2000 * PNG * PNG

Global Mapper: Raster Blending - ComparisonGlobal Mapper: Raster Blending - Comparison

Here we compare the Here we compare the results exported from results exported from both ArcMap and both ArcMap and Global Mapper.Global Mapper.

Notice the difference Notice the difference in quality with the in quality with the contours and text.contours and text.

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• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

• Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!). boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).

• Raster blending of multiple raster images using the Raster blending of multiple raster images using the “multiple” tool.“multiple” tool.

• Batch re-projection and format conversion.Batch re-projection and format conversion.

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

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Global Mapper: Data Re-projection and ConversionGlobal Mapper: Data Re-projection and Conversion

Here we batch process Here we batch process DRGs, changing image DRGs, changing image format and projection.format and projection.

This can be done with This can be done with any raster, vector, or any raster, vector, or elevation data, to any elevation data, to any projection or supported projection or supported data format.data format.

Global Mapper: Data Re-projection and ConversionGlobal Mapper: Data Re-projection and Conversion

Result:Result:

JPEG2000 files in JPEG2000 files in Lambert Azimuthal Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection.Equal-Area projection.

This batch processing This batch processing works for all raster, works for all raster, vector, and elevation vector, and elevation data.data.

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

• Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!). boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).

• Raster blending of multiple raster images using the Raster blending of multiple raster images using the “multiple” tool.“multiple” tool.

• Batch re-projection and format conversion.Batch re-projection and format conversion.

• Export raster and vector data to KML/KMZ files. Export raster and vector data to KML/KMZ files.

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Global Mapper: Export to Google Earth KML/KMZGlobal Mapper: Export to Google Earth KML/KMZ

We started with a We started with a raster of the polygon raster of the polygon fills. Over this we add fills. Over this we add symbolized geology symbolized geology lines exploded from lines exploded from CAD vectors.CAD vectors.

Global Mapper: Export to Google Earth KML/KMZGlobal Mapper: Export to Google Earth KML/KMZ

Now we export the Now we export the raster as a JPG, TIFF, raster as a JPG, TIFF, or PNG tiled KMZ or PNG tiled KMZ format image.format image.

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Next is the geology Next is the geology vectors, exported as vectors, exported as KML format.KML format.

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View the View the results in results in Google Google Earth.Earth.

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

• Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!). boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).

• Raster blending of multiple raster images using the Raster blending of multiple raster images using the “multiple” tool.“multiple” tool.

• Batch re-projection and format conversion.Batch re-projection and format conversion.

• Export raster and vector data to KML/KMZ files.Export raster and vector data to KML/KMZ files.

• 3-D surface profile generation.3-D surface profile generation.

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

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Global Mapper: 3-D surface profile generationGlobal Mapper: 3-D surface profile generation

Create 3D profiles of Create 3D profiles of cross-section lines, roads, cross-section lines, roads, trails, etc., from loaded trails, etc., from loaded elevation dataelevation data. .

Import your own lines or Import your own lines or create them with the create them with the digitizer tooldigitizer tool..

Profile of imported cross-section lineProfile of imported cross-section line

Profile of irregular, digitized lineProfile of irregular, digitized line

Run the profile tool to Run the profile tool to create an image of the create an image of the profile that can be saved profile that can be saved out as a raster.out as a raster.

Or…Or…

Global Mapper: 3-D surface profile generationGlobal Mapper: 3-D surface profile generation

Now you can import the Now you can import the XY ASCII text file to XY ASCII text file to create this vector profile.create this vector profile.

Save the profile line as Save the profile line as an ASCII text file with an ASCII text file with XYXY (distance/elevation) (distance/elevation) values that can be used values that can be used as the basis for creating as the basis for creating a cross-section.a cross-section.

A grid display can be A grid display can be configured with the configured with the profile. The result can profile. The result can then be used for drawing then be used for drawing the geologic cross-section.the geologic cross-section.

• Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, Mosaic any number of digital orthos, topo maps, shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very shaded relief maps, elevation models, etc., very quickly.quickly.

• Create better quality shaded relief maps from any Create better quality shaded relief maps from any elevation data. elevation data.

• Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad Easy mass-clipping of rectified images to quad boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!). boundaries (crop collars from topos instantly!).

• Raster blending of multiple raster images using the Raster blending of multiple raster images using the “multiple” tool.“multiple” tool.

• Batch re-projection and format conversion.Batch re-projection and format conversion.

• Export raster and vector data to KML/KMZ files.Export raster and vector data to KML/KMZ files.

• 3-D surface profile generation.3-D surface profile generation.

Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!Global Mapper: The Swiss Army Knife For GIS!

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• Opens ESRI shape files, .E00 files, and Opens ESRI shape files, .E00 files, and coveragescoverages, without conversion!!, without conversion!!• Maintains data table attributes from imported features.Maintains data table attributes from imported features.• Open files directly from tar.gz or .zip archives, even straight from the Web Open files directly from tar.gz or .zip archives, even straight from the Web

without downloading (awesome for SDTS data!).without downloading (awesome for SDTS data!).• Supports on-the-fly re-projection.Supports on-the-fly re-projection.• Geospatial rectification of raster and vector data.Geospatial rectification of raster and vector data.• Access data directly from any Web Map Service (WMS), e.g., DigitalGlobe, Access data directly from any Web Map Service (WMS), e.g., DigitalGlobe,

Microsoft TerraServer-USA.Microsoft TerraServer-USA.• Generate contours from elevation data.Generate contours from elevation data.• Create elevation data (grids) from contours or 3-D points.Create elevation data (grids) from contours or 3-D points.• View your data layers in 3-D using the included 3-D viewer.View your data layers in 3-D using the included 3-D viewer.

……and so much more!and so much more!

Other FeaturesOther Features

What Global Mapper does NOT do!What Global Mapper does NOT do!

• Is not a GIS, per se.Is not a GIS, per se.

• Does not read or write geodatabase feature classes, yet!Does not read or write geodatabase feature classes, yet!

• Weak on searching and editing feature data tables.Weak on searching and editing feature data tables.

• Limited point, line, and area symbolization.Limited point, line, and area symbolization.

• Does not provide a print layout tool.Does not provide a print layout tool.

• Very simplified vector creation and editing tools.Very simplified vector creation and editing tools.

Postscript_20100324: These facts were current as of Global Mapper version 9. The current version 11 now supports many of these Postscript_20100324: These facts were current as of Global Mapper version 9. The current version 11 now supports many of these former weak points and ESRI personal geodatabases are now supported; let’s hope file geodatabase support follows soon!former weak points and ESRI personal geodatabases are now supported; let’s hope file geodatabase support follows soon!

Thank you!Thank you!

Contact info:Contact info: Kent BrownKent BrownUtah Geological SurveyUtah Geological Surveykentbrown@utah.govkentbrown@utah.govhttp://geology.utah.govhttp://geology.utah.gov

Global Mapper LLC - http://www.globalmapper.com/Global Mapper LLC - http://www.globalmapper.com/

Buck EhlerBuck EhlerUtah Geological SurveyUtah Geological Surveybuckehler@utah.govbuckehler@utah.gov

Under $300!!Under $300!!