Mission-critical Mapping

The expectations from defense and public safety end users have changed dramatically in recent years.

There is no reason why the map display in a mission-critical system should be any less responsive or visually appealing than the map on a smartphone. What differs are the many specific requirements in these domains, such as adherence to military symbology and specific map data formats, and the ability to process large volumes of sensor data. Fulfilling these requirements while delivering a modern, responsive experience is no small feat.

Find out how you can cover all your geospatial requirements with Carmenta’s high-performance, scalable and interoperable geospatial technology.  

Support for over 100 geospatial data formats

Precise handling of coordinate systems and projections

Whether you’re visualizing tactical operations across continents or aligning drone imagery to terrain, an accurate geospatial representation requires precise handling of coordinate systems and map projections.

Carmenta products provide extensive support for configurable reference systems, geodetic datums and projections, enabling your application to operate reliably across global and local geographies.

Key capabilities include

• Unlimited support for combining data in different coordinate reference systems and map projections.
• On-the-fly reprojection of both raster and vector data.
• Our coordinate transformation engine ensures high and reliable accuracy.
• Support for georeferencing drone video feeds on-the-fly based on camera metadata or ground control points.

Aerial photo from Bing Maps

Enabling interactive maps

Responsive and intuitive map interfaces that facilitate real-time user interaction are a cornerstone of modern geospatial applications. For mission-critical systems that require operational agility and user engagement, they are essential.

Carmenta products provide built-in tools that enable highly interactive mapping experiences.

Key features include

• Panning and zooming for smooth navigation across layered geospatial data.
• Drawing tools allow users to create and edit lines, polygons, circles, rectangles and tactical symbols directly on the map.
• Feature insertion and editing, enabling users to add mission-relevant data dynamically. Carmenta’s APIs are specifically designed to handle large amounts of dynamic data, making it easy to work with dynamic application data and ensuring that updates and changes are processed quickly and reliably.
• Layer control and event handling, which enables users to toggle visibility, respond to interactions and efficiently manage map content.

However, Carmenta technology offers more than just built-in functionality. It provides comprehensive support for developing customized map interactions, enabling developers to create tools tailored to their specific operational requirements. Whether it’s specialized drawing behavior, custom UI components or advanced event handling, Carmenta’s flexible SDK makes it easy to extend and adapt the map experience to fit any mission profile.

Real-time moving map functionality

In dynamic environments, the ability to track and visualize moving assets in real time is essential. In applications involving mission planning, command and control, and situational awareness, location updates need to be reflected instantly and intuitively.

Carmenta products provide robust moving map functionality, allowing applications to follow the movements of vehicles, aircraft, vessels and uncrewed systems.

Key features include

• Real-time updates to map views based on live position data.
• Smooth panning and zooming to follow tracked entities without interrupting user interaction.
• Customizable tracking behavior, enabling developers to define how and when the map should center or adjust to moving objects.

2D, 3D, and vertical profile visualization

To get a comprehensive view of a situation, including the terrain, assets and threats involved, mission-critical applications often require multiple perspectives.

Carmenta products offer advanced visualization capabilities for 2D, 3D and vertical profile views.

These visualization modes can be used either independently or in combination to provide layered insights and help users make faster and more informed decisions.

Support for standardized military symbology

In defense applications, standardized symbology is essential for clear communication, interoperability and situational awareness.

Carmenta products provide extensive support for military symbology standards, allowing developers to incorporate tactical overlays that adhere to widely accepted specifications.

Key features include

• MIL-STD-2525 versions B, C, and D
• NATO APP-6 versions B, C, and D

Military tactical overlays

User extensibility for specific mission needs

Mission-critical applications often require specific functionality for a particular mission. It is essential that geospatial solutions comply with current requirements and can adapt to future mission requirements.

Carmenta technology gives developers the flexibility to build exactly what they need. Whether you are working with proprietary data formats or implementing highly specialized analysis workflows, Carmenta products offer the necessary extensibility.

Key features include

• Extend support for proprietary formats by integrating custom data readers and parsers.
• Build tailored analysis tools such as threat modelling, route optimization and terrain calculations.
• Customize map interactions and UI components to adapt the user experience to operational needs.
• Integrate with external systems, sensors and data feeds using open APIs and modular architecture.

The image above illustrates radio propagation calculated using the Longley-Rice algorithm, implemented through Carmenta’s CustomPropagation feature. This example demonstrates how Carmenta technology makes it straightforward to integrate highly specialized algorithms, enabling developers to meet unique mission requirements without compromising performance or flexibility.