In Roc Ops, who uses what software in relation to Grids
Imagery Acquisition and Execution
PCT
PMO
Delivery
Geomatics
Photogrammetric
AT
LiDAR
IC
Software
Global Mapper
ArcGIS
Internal Scripts
Inpho
Software
Global Mapper
ArcGIS
QGIS
.txt form
.shp to .txt form
Known Strengths and Weaknesses of all GIS Software Platforms for Roc Ops data processes
Software
ArcGIS
Internal Scripts
custom built to what we need
Inpho
requires divisible starting pixel, divisible tile dimensions by GSD
QGIS
Global Mapper
Strengths
Weaknesses
multiple editors in same file
not enterprise, free
have to upkeep
projects on the fly which can help when doing analysis project to project
doesn't project on the fly, good at catching ArcGIS coverups
only used for viewing and cutting tiles, not good for editing attributes
projects on the fly which can cover up .prj issues
attribute editing and statistical manipulation
click to edit
LEGEND
Internal
requires internal script to translate from .shp to .txt
Software
Global Mapper
ArcGIS
Buildmode/BOP
Buildmode/BOP
Buildmode/BOP
3rd party - paid
3rd party - free
Critical function it currently fills
Processes our proprietary images into tiles
Exporting tool, translating tool, elevation tool, Raster manipulation and recreation tool
Project management and analysis work environment
outputs AP product quality tiles
multiple editors in same file and Phili can use at scale
translates to software, adds internal tile label convention, and provides QC
mapping grade only
Software
Global Mapper
ArcGIS
GeoCue
LP360
OpenJump
OpenJump
Doesn't export .prj with .shp
Fast, lightweight. Good for coverage checks
Coverage Checks
Internal Scripts
Grid Creation tool (PMO/PCT)
TileLabel ArcMap Toolbox script
Create Tile Schema tool