A MDL map conversion utility
MapTrans can be used to generate maps from a template map in a fixed projection. The target map is brought into the projection of a chart produced with smartGlobe, the NedGraphics Aviation Solutions chart production tool.
The resulting map can be used to superimpose geographical data over aeronautical data when it is used with smartGlobe.
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Key Benefits MapTrans
Stored separately
Rather than storing large quantities of Hydrographical and Topographical data in a database, these data can stored separately on off-line media.
Different scales and sizes
By using all ‘background data’ in vector format the data can be used in different scales and sizes, while maintaining a small file size.
Preparing unprojected files
Unprojected files can be prepared for large areas at a time, from which sections can be re-used in Approach, STAR as well as En-route charts.
Hydro-/Topographical data transformation
MapTrans allows smartGlobe users to import and automatically convert ‘unprojected’ vector files. An ‘unprojected’ file means that the latitude and longitude values of a point or line feature have simply been stored in a Cartesian system. In other words, the latitude values are plotted on the Y-axis, and the longitudes along the X-axis.
Many Geographical Information Systems (GIS) allow for the export of graphics to such an ‘unprojected file’. The benefit of creating such unprojected vector files is that they can be re-used indefinitely on charts of different projections, scales and sizes.
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