Portable Global Mapper
“Portable Mobile Mapping System Integration with Global Mapper for Utility Asset Management” “Using Global Mapper on a Handheld Device for Rapid Environmental Assessment”
By decentralizing GIS workflows, Global Mapper Mobile has become a staple in industries like cultural heritage , environmental conservation, and utility management. It minimizes data entry errors by replacing paper forms with digital feature templates, ensuring that the information captured in the field is immediately compatible with the organization's primary GIS database. This portable solution ultimately democratizes geospatial data, making high-level mapping accessible to anyone with a smartphone.
: Field technicians can create point, line, and polygon features using the device's internal GPS or by manual on-screen digitizing.
The mobile app allows you to record points, lines, and polygons while you are on-site. You can create features in two ways: Manual Tap portable global mapper
A portable global mapper is a handheld device that combines the capabilities of a GPS receiver, a mapper, and a geographic information system (GIS) in one compact unit. This device allows users to collect and record geospatial data in the field, including coordinates, elevation, and other relevant information. The data is then processed and visualized on a computer or mobile device, providing a detailed and accurate representation of the mapped area.
Blue Marble Geographics develops Global Mapper, which is a highly versatile GIS software application. It is well-known for its robust spatial data processing capabilities.
: Connect to high-accuracy external GPS/GNSS receivers for centimeter-level precision. Advanced Projections : Field technicians can create point, line, and
The ability to generate 3D contours, calculate volumes, and perform line-of-sight analysis remains intact.
Engineers and geologists can perform complex surface calculations on-site using a portable drive:
Leveraging the mobile device’s internal GPS or connecting to high-accuracy external GNSS receivers via Bluetooth, the app displays real-time position, records GPS tracks, and allows for precise point digitizing. This device allows users to collect and record
Generate contours, perform line-of-sight analysis, and calculate volume changes right at the project site to make immediate engineering decisions. Best Practices for Creating a Stable Portable Setup
Before deploying Global Mapper portably, it is critical to understand licensing boundaries. Blue Marble Geographics secures Global Mapper using various licensing models:
Global Mapper Mobile serves as a field-ready extension of the desktop software for iOS and Android. Blue Marble Geographics Field Data Access
The Pro Module transforms the app into a field analysis powerhouse. Key terrain analysis tools include:
