Using Global Mapper’s built-in point cloud processing, they classify ground points and filter out vegetation noise (trees and brush) in 15 minutes—a process that used to take an hour on a desktop.
They export a .KMZ file and a georeferenced PDF map to an iPad. The geologist hikes to the target using Global Mapper Mobile for navigation, hammer in hand. By lunchtime, they have confirmed the mineralized structure. portable global mapper
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Using Blue Marble’s Global Mapper Cloud Services , a field operator can process a LiDAR tile locally on a laptop, then upload the resulting vector shapefile (just 5MB) to the cloud automatically whenever a cell signal or Starlink connection is found. The office GIS team sees the update within seconds. Keywords used naturally: portable global mapper
Mitigation: Use a matte screen protector (anti-glare) on tablets, or switch to a transreflective LCD screen found on Getac or Panasonic Toughbooks.