With the new Background Map tool of DigiTerra Explorer it is possible prepare individual base maps from online sources and use them during data collection. This can be done without Internet connection in the field!

Navigation with free high-resolution aerial imagery and maps

During field data collection, a satellite image, an aerial photograph or even a topographic map improves significantly the quality of mobile mapping. All these data are accessible but often with difficulties and high costs. However, when using smart phones during online navigation or browsing websites, several free aerial maps are available from online sources. The question arises: if the online version is free, why can't we take them with us to the field? The data would still be free, but we should use a mobile phone with GPS in one hand for displaying maps, and a PDA for data capturing in the other hand. Surely, this would be expensive and extremely inconvenient.

At DigiTerra, we believe in continuous improvement by developing new versions of our mobile GIS software. The latest version 6.11.8.5 is a proof of our commitment to improve user experience with increased productivity and better data accuracy. Following new features have been added enabling you to serve existing customers better and address new customer groups.

We are happy to announce that the new DigiTerra Explorer 6 Reference Guide has been published! You can reach the online reference guide within the Support > Documentation menu on our website or by clicking to this direct link. The updated guide can be found also built into the current 6.11.8.5 release of DigiTerra Explorer 6, so it is available in the mobile or desktop version of the software as well.

We are happy to announce, that the official Military grid reference system is now available in the latest relase of DigiTerra Explorer. Please read this tutorial to learn how MGRS can be used in the software. 

The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) is the geocoordinate standard used by NATO militaries for locating points on the earth. The MGRS is derived from the UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) grid system and the UPS (Universal Polar Stereographic) grid system, but uses a different labeling convention. The MGRS is used for the entire earth.An example of an MGRS coordinate, or grid reference, would be 4QFJ12345678, which consists of three parts:

• 4Q (grid zone designator, GZD),
• FJ (the 100,000-meter square identifier), and
• 12345678 (numerical location; easting is 1234 and northing is 5678, in this case specifying a location with 10m resolution).

DigiTerra Explorer 6.11.2.2 is now available for immediate download. This new release of the software includes new and improved user friendly features, new supported handheld devices and plenty of power. Not only for GIS professionals! It is perfect for your GIS data capture project. This update is free for all 6.xxx users. Read the detailed changes by clicking on the "read more..." link.