GeoRover® Software

Locus Track V40.3

The GeoRover Locus Track extension is developed to work with the commercial Esri ArcGIS Desktop software (Basic, Standard, Advanced). The extension loads a single toolbar into the ArcMap^™ component of ArcGIS, streamlining and enhancing the process of creating, editing, importing, and sharing data with a combination of robust and flexible interactive editing tools and data import/export wizards. The tools present many of the most common and requested functions in a simple, efficient interface, greatly reducing the steps required to accomplish basic tasks, saving valuable time and reducing required training.

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Features 

• Interactive (point-and-click) and coordinate-based tools for creating, editing, and deleting points, lines, polygons, and rows
• Tools can edit existing shapefiles, geodatabase feature classes (personal, file, and enterprise ArcSDE^®), and non-geospatial tables, and can create new shapefiles and non-geospatial tables "on-the-fly" within the ArcMap interface
• Supports DD, DM, DMS, UTM, MGRS, and XY coordinate formats. All tools employ robust, smart, and flexible coordinate parsing capabilities
• Supports address location formats when connected to a geocoding service
• Wizard-driven import of points, lines, or polygons from coordinates in:
  • any delimited text (.csv, .txt, .tab, etc)
  • Excel^® spreadsheet
  • database (Access, Oracle^®, SQL Server^®, etc.)
  • semi-structured copy/pasted text
  • geospatial data (shapefiles, geodatabase feature classes) that currently exist within map document or using Add Data browser
• Enhanced Import Error Logs for identifying features that incurred errors during import process
• Export Wizard capable of exporting ArcMap layers into common formats, such as HTML pages, Excel spreadsheets, text, and customizable PowerPoint® slide show products
• Attribute editing tool allows for one-step database editing of any layer and the ability to add new attribute fields
• Simultaneous batch attribute editing of multiple features within a layer
• Add or delete individual vertices from line or polygon features with a simple right click option
• Add coordinate attributes (Lat/Lon, DD, DM, DMS, UTM, MGRS, or XY) to any point layer for one-step coordinate conversion. Coordinate attributes are verified and updated each time point features are moved or edited
• Add one or more linked files (video, images, audio, documents, slides, spreadsheets, databases, etc.), folders, or Web sites to any point, line, or polygon feature

Benefits 

• Significant reduction in training required for basic ArcGIS use
• Faster more flexible interface for operational use
• Compatible with any ArcGIS datum/coordinate system
• All tools are fully compatible with enterprise (ArcSDE) databases
• Automatically generate, convert and update thousands of coordinate attribute records added to any point layer in seconds
• Create complete PowerPoint presentations from ArcMap data layers. Slide elements (visual content, title, bullets) are automatically generated from map data and are fully customizable
• Significantly eases user transition from FalconView^™ to ArcGIS

RPF Tools V4.1

The GeoRover^® RPF Tools extensions provides the capability to create map indexes from any file-based source of raster product format (RPF) data and view the index within ArcGIS^®.

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GeoRover RPF Tools is an extension developed by Leidos to work with the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri^®) commercial ArcGIS Desktop software. The GeoRover RPF Tools extension loads into the ArcMap™ component of ArcGIS and will function in any level of licensing (Basic, Standard, or Advanced).

The extension provides the capability to create map indexes from any file-based source of raster product format (RPF) data and view the index within ArcMap. Common RPF formats include Enhanced Compressed Raster Graphics (ECRG), Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphics (CADRG) and Controlled Image Base^® (CIB^®).

Features 

• Create map index consisting of both ECRG and CADRG formats in the same index
• Rapid map index creation from RPF data in any directory structure
• Create and work with map indexes in ArcMap; no requirement to use ArcCatalog^™
• Add new RPF data to existing indexes; most recent data is automatically selected for the index
• Wireframe and product controls conveniently located in ArcMap Table of Contents
• Selection tools for custom selection of map product(s) coverage areas
• Copy map data tools for chipping-out subsets of existing map indexes/data and moving to new location
• Delete map data functionality for removing unwanted data and reclaiming disk space
• Special zoom tool for efficient navigation through map product sets
• Integrates ArcMap Identify tool for viewing crucial RPF metadata

Benefits 

• Designed for high-speed RPF data display in ArcMap
• Supports Enhanced Compressed Raster Graphics (ECRG), Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphics (CADRG), and Controlled Image Base (CIB) formats.
• Optimized to support any size of file-based RPF datasets, including datasets over 1 terabyte (TB)
• Valuable for management and distribution of large RPF datasets, and data staging
• Index RPF data to new or existing GeoRover map catalogs (.gmc)
• Indexing process can utilize RPF a.toc (table of contents) and toc.xml (and its associated shapefiles) files for optimal indexing speed
• Ideal for disconnected and operational users
• Uses existing data structure; does not reformat RPF data
• Work with large RPF datasets concurrently with both ArcMap and FalconView^™
• Specialized zooming tool for RPF data display at native raster resolution at each and every product scale

Digital Data Tracker V4.1

The GeoRover Digital Data Tracker extension integrates a global positioning system (GPS) device and geotagged data with the commercial Esri ArcGIS for Desktop software (Basic, Standard, or Advanced). It provides geographic information systems (GIS) tools for easily importing track logs and waypoint logs from a variety of GPS receivers, including receivers that support GPS exchange format (GPX) files or GPS-tagged data, and displays these imported formats within the ArcMap^™ component of the ArcGIS Desktop application.

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Using the GPS receiver track log information, digital media (images, video clips, audio clips, text) collected in the field, can automatically be georeferenced. Track logs and georeferenced data layers are saved as shapefiles or can be added to existing feature classes in a personal or ArcSDE^® geodatabase. The result is an interactive map display with links to field data or geotagged data that can be exported as a web page for easy geospatial information sharing. Specific waypoints or routes can also be uploaded to a GPS receiver.

Features 

• Download track logs, waypoints, and routes from GPS receivers into new or existing ArcMap layers
• Upload waypoints or routes from the ArcMap application to a GPS receiver
• Support for Garmin^® GPS receivers (serial and USB), GPX files, GPS-tagged data, Magellan^® (serial), and NMEA GPS protocols. Also, supports popular Garmin nüvi^® series GPS receivers
• Automatically geolocates and plots digital media (images, video clips, audio recordings, etc.) by correlating the collected field data with the GPS track log information
• Import and export track log, waypoint, route, and linked data to and from GPX files
• Create and manage related offset (subject and collection) points by leveraging range and bearing information
• Real-time track log with moving map display for GPS navigation includes heading and current coordinate readout
• Convert track log points to lines
• Use the Geolocation Wizard to georeference data using non-standard track logs, different time offset methods, and to set up real-time geolocation functionality with the real-time track log mode
• Automatically plot geotagged data for display in the ArcMap application
• Access georeferenced field data or geotagged data from maps and images with simple point and click
• Add new points to existing geolocated data by clicking on display or entering coordinates (DD, DM, DMS, UTM, MGRS)
• Add/change linked data (video, images, audio, documents, slides, spreadsheets, databases, URLs, etc.) using standard Windows Explorer interface
• Export ArcMap display and layers into interactive HTML file with hyperlinks and user-defined pop-up labels

Benefits 

• Significant reduction in GIS training required when processing field data for use in the ArcGIS Desktop application
• Increases productivity by streamlining workflows when collecting field data and GPS data or working with geotagged photos and processing these data in a geospatial context
• Faster more flexible interface to create GIS products from field collected data including geotagged photos
• Works with a variety of GPS receivers and cameras
• Proven performance using cost effective commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions
• Support for GPS integrated devices allows organizations to phase in other technologies
• All tools are fully compatible with shapefiles and geodatabase feature classes (personal, file, and enterprise ArcSDE)
• Flexible data collection options:
  • GPS receiver and digital camera only (or other device) in the field. No PC or cable connections required
  • Real-time with tablet/laptop PC
  • GPS integrated geotagging cameras

Range Tools V4.1

The GeoRover Range Tools extension is developed to work with the Esri^® ArcGIS Desktop software (Basic, Standard, or Advanced). The extension loads a single toolbar into the ArcMap component of ArcGIS, providing powerful and interactive tools for creating, editing, and importing ring, ellipse, and arc feature layers.

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Features 

• Interactive (point-and-click) and coordinate-based tools for creating, editing, and deleting ring, ellipse, and arc features from shapefiles and geodatabase feature classes (personal, file, and enterprise ArcSDE^®) "on-the-fly" within the ArcMap interface
• Updating feature parameter values (radius, diameter, heading, sweep, semi/major axis, semi/minor axis) updates feature size/shape instantly
• Range features are always geodetically correct when created and edited using the Range tools extension
• Options menu available for customizing user preferences and default settings including add/edit and layer symbology, feature creation methods, and coordinate system behavior
• Wizard-driven import tool creates or updates ring, ellipse, or arc feature layers from any delimited text file (.csv, .txt, .tab, etc.) Excel^®spreadsheet, database (Access^®, Oracle^®, SQL Server^®, etc.), or even semi-structured copy/pasted text with coordinates
• Supports Decimal Degrees (DD), Degrees Decimal Minutes (DM), Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS), Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), and XY coordinates in any available units. All tools employ robust, smart, and flexible coordinate parsing capabilities
• One-click button for displaying/hiding range feature center points

Benefits

• Compatible with any ArcGIS datum /coordinate system
• Quickly and easily visualize numerical range data on a map
• Manage sets of range features based on the same center point
• Fast, flexible interface for operational use
• All tools are fully compatible with enterprise (ArcSDE) databases
• Features stored in shapefiles or feature classes
• Combine coordinate import and buffering into one-step

Mobile V1.1

The GeoRover Mobile software solution combines powerful desktop capabilities with the flexibility of mobile devices running the Android operating system. This solution streamlines and enhances the process of capturing, editing, and sharing field collected GIS data through a combination of robust and flexible interactive collection tools and Map-Pack import and export wizards.

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The GeoRover Mobile Desktop provides the ability to package the data for use on your device. This tool enables users to import imagery, shapefiles, feature classes, and KML files. Users can also build point, line, and polygon feature collection layers to deploy pre-defined schema for field collection on mobile devices (phones or tablets) running the GeoRover Mobile application.

The GeoRover Mobile application is a program that resides on mobile devices that support the Android^™ platform. This application can be used in connected or disconnected environments and allows users to edit and create features in existing shapefiles or feature classes. The Mobile application integrates both internal and external global position systems (GPS) and available Wi-Fi^™ networks to provide current location data and to display map images from published Web Mapping Services (WMS).

Features 

Application:

• Utilize available network connections, including Wi-Fi networks, to display published WMS map layers
• Add point, line, or polygon features to existing layers using interactive touch screen functionality
• Supports editing of feature classes with coded value domains or pick lists set in layer schema
• Take photos, including geotagged photos, or voice recordings with the mobile device or attach photos from the mobile gallery to point, line, or polygon features
• Use real-time GPS location to create waypoints, track logs, and routes when connected to an internal or external GPS, including Bluetooth^®
• Move selected point or reshape a line or polygon feature with versatile vertex editing

Desktop:

• Create Map-Packs from existing raster and vector datasets and WMS connections
  • Choose an existing raster dataset as a base map layers such as: JPEG, JPEG2000, GeoTIFF, MrSID, ERDAS IMAGINE (.img)
  • Define WMS map layers to be displayed as a map image on the mobile device when connected to an available network
  • Include point, line, and polygon features from existing shapefile, feature classes, and KML files
  • Create new point, line, and polygon feature collection layers
• Map-Packs allow vector layers to contain existing features or empty layer with predefined schema
• Easily export layers from the Mobile application as shapefiles, feature classes or KML files
• Save Map-Packs directly to supported Android mobile devices or choose to save to a specified folder location
• Automatically reprojects imported data to WGS 1984 from its current projection

Benefits 

• Works in connected and disconnected environments
• Integrates with available GPS and Wi-Fi networks
• Works with numerous mobile devices and tablets running the Android platform
• Imports and exports data in formats compatible with the powerful ArcGIS for Desktop application
• Easily collect field data, including geotagged photos and voice recordings
• Complements existing GeoRover software extensions for the ArcGIS for Desktop application
• Flexible licensing options include Single Use and Concurrent Use

Flexrt V4.1

The GeoRover^® FlexRT extension provides the capability to import and export critical data between the Esri^®ArcGIS for Desktop and FalconView^® applications with the ability to maintain consistent data symbology.

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The extension is a plug-in to the commercial Esri ArcGIS Desktop application (Basic, Standard, Advanced). The toolbar provides interoperability tools for converting data between common FalconView formats such as Local Point and Draw files and common GIS formats such as shapefiles and feature classes (personal, file, enterprise ArcSDE^®). The toolbar also provides the option to apply FalconView Local Point symbology to point layers in the ArcMapTM application. The FlexRT extension allows for quick, user-friendly import and export wizards to simplify data exchange between platforms allowing users to share and disseminate data easily.

Features 

• Flexible import and export wizards maintain attribute information between the FalconView and ArcGIS Desktop platforms
• Export shapefiles or feature classes from ArcGIS Desktop to FalconView as Local Point or Draw files
• Apply and maintain Local Point symbology for all point feature layers in ArcMap
• Search directory for custom FalconView stylesheet to use in ArcMap for all point layers
• Import FalconView Local Point or Draw files into new shapefiles or existing feature layers (shapefile and personal, file, and enterprise ArcSDE feature classes)
• Ability to import numerous types of FalconView Draw file geometries into ArcGIS Desktop
• Match imported attribute fields with existing attribute fields to minimize redundancy in data

Benefits

• Enables users to share data between the FalconView and ArcGIS Desktop application
• Valuable for data management
• Compatible with any ArcGIS datum or coordinate system
• Minimizes confusion and promotes clarity by applying custom FalconView stylesheets
• Maintains attribute information when importing and exporting between multiple platforms
• Applies Local Point symbology to the ArcMap interface allowing for user recognition of data
• Increases productivity by collaborating users across different data platforms

Coordinate Viewer & Zoom Tools

The GeoRover Coordinate Viewer and Zoom Tools extensions are developed to work with the commercial Esri^®ArcGIS^® for Desktop software (Basic, Standard, or Advanced). The extensions load as toolbars into the ArcMap^™component of ArcGIS, providing rapid map zooming and enhanced coordinate functionality. Capabilities include flexible and robust coordinate parsing and searching, real-time coordinate display, and the ability to retrieve coordinates from the map.

Features

• Viewing window simultaneously displays up to six different coordinate system formats in real-time, based on cursor position, regardless of which ArcMap tool is being used
• Copy any individual coordinate from map to clipboard with single-click or use coordinate lists tool to copy multiple coordinates
• Options allow for user preferred coordinate format (structure) and display style (font, size, color)
• Interface performs instant coordinate conversion between all supported coordinate formats: Decimal Degrees (DD), Degrees Decimal Minutes (DM), Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS), Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), and XY
• Viewing window is resizable and can be docked to the ArcMap interface
• Zoom to any scale and/or known specific coordinate location

Benefits 

• Supports six different coordinate formats and any ArcGIS projection/datum
• Coordinate parsing functionality increases productivity by accepting and outputting greater range of disparate coordinate formats
• Includes embedded commands for full customization of ArcMap template
• Coordinate list tool "batch" copying capability provides fastest possible means to export multiple coordinates from map to clipboard

• RPF Tools 4.1: Create, display, and manage map indexes from any file-based source of raster product format data (e.g. ECRG, CADRG, CIB).
• FlexRT 4.1: Interoperability tools for converting data between FalconView® and ArcGIS for Desktop.
• Coordinate Viewer 4.1: Companion extension which displays a custom coordinate window with real-time coordinate display.
• Zoom Tools 4.1: Companion extension which enables rapid map zooming and "go-to" capabilities.