Tools tagged with "Navigation"

This GitHub repository provides an unofficial Docker image for Photon, an open-source geocoding solution. Photon is designed for OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, offering features such as search-as-you-type and reverse geocoding capabilities. The Docker image enables local deployment, enhancing data privacy and integration with other services.

motis is an open-source project hosted on GitHub, providing functionalities for multimodal routing, geocoding, and the generation of map tiles. This tool supports various transportation modes and helps in location-based services by enabling efficient pathfinding and address resolution.

OpenCPN is a widely used, free, and open-source chart plotter and marine GPS navigation software. It enables thousands of boaters to track their position and chart courses directly from their laptops or other devices. This robust software is designed for use at the helm station, supporting multiple operating systems.

mappymatch is an open-source, pure-Python package designed for efficient map matching. It helps align GPS traces or other spatial trajectories to a digital road network, providing accurate location context for moving objects. Developed by NREL, this tool supports various geospatial analysis and transportation applications.

This website provides free access to the Ordnance Survey New Popular Edition maps, covering Great Britain from the 1940s. It integrates these historic basemaps with modern, crowdsourced UK postcode data, allowing users to view and contribute to a comprehensive geographic dataset. The platform emphasizes open data principles, offering postcode data for download.

GNSS-SDR is an open-source software-defined receiver capable of processing various Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. It performs essential functions such as signal detection, synchronization, demodulation, decoding of navigation messages, computation of observables, and ultimately, position fixes. The software supports a wide array of radio frequency front-ends and raw sample file formats, generating outputs in standard formats.

This is the official public website of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, providing access to historical hydrographic survey data. The data supports channel improvement and stabilization programs, crucial for navigation and flood control along major waterways.

POI Factory has been a friendly online community since 2006, where users can share and discuss GPS files. The website provides access to over 1,000,000 free POI locations, covering a wide array of categories from retail and dining to outdoor activities and attractions. It serves as a valuable resource for GPS users looking to enhance their navigation with custom datasets.

This API enables users to convert human-readable location text into geographic coordinates (forward geocoding) and transform geographic coordinates into descriptive place names (reverse geocoding). It supports various geographic feature types for granular location searches and contextual information.

Toporama, provided by Natural Resources Canada, offers an interactive topographic map viewer as part of The Atlas of Canada. It allows users to explore detailed topographic information for various regions within Canada, making it a valuable resource for geographic data and mapping.

CalTopo is a comprehensive adventure planning software designed for mapping the backcountry and beyond. It allows users to research, plan, share, and take maps on mobile devices, offering real-time data, custom layers, and printing capabilities. The platform supports collaborative map building, track recording, and access to various geospatial data for enhanced outdoor navigation and safety.

This web application provides a convenient way for users to find the closest postboxes by entering a UK postcode. It leverages OpenStreetMap for its base mapping and integrates data from Royal Mail and the "Locating Postboxes" project to display postbox locations. The tool offers an intuitive interface for quick geographical searches.

Project AirSim is Microsoft's next-generation simulation platform, evolving from AirSim to provide high-fidelity virtual environments. It is designed for the comprehensive development, training, and rigorous testing of various autonomous systems. The platform supports developers in creating robust and intelligent autonomous solutions.

The National Address Database (NAD) is a unified dataset managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. It aims to provide a standardized, publicly available resource for addresses across the entire United States, supporting various applications requiring accurate and consistent address data.

Hexagon is a global leader in measurement technologies, providing confidence to vital industries. It focuses on enabling customers to build, navigate, and innovate through its comprehensive solutions. The company's offerings span from precision measurement to autonomous solutions, transforming various sectors.

This service offers geographic names data in a tab-delimited text format, suitable for GIS, databases, and spreadsheets. Data is available as a single global dataset, broken out by feature classification, or by individual country files. It provides powerful capabilities for data analysis, manipulation, and display for end users.

This GitHub repository hosts the PX4 Autopilot software, an open-source flight control system designed for a wide range of unmanned vehicles. It provides robust capabilities for navigation, control, and mission planning, fostering community contributions for continuous development and innovation.

Nominatim is an open-source search engine designed to find locations and addresses using data from OpenStreetMap. It enables users to geocode geographic data and integrate powerful search capabilities into their own applications. This project allows for the creation of custom geocoding services.

Mapbox offers APIs and SDKs for developing AI-powered mapping, location search, and turn-by-turn navigation applications. Its platform provides comprehensive geospatial data and tools for both mobile and web app integration. Developers can leverage its services for custom maps, routing, geocoding, and advanced location intelligence.

OpenAddresses is a collaborative project that aggregates and provides openly licensed address data from various sources globally. This initiative aims to establish address data as essential public infrastructure, making it freely available for a wide range of applications. Users can easily access and download existing datasets and contribute new data to expand its comprehensive global coverage.

Cartographer is an open-source software system designed to provide robust real-time simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) capabilities. It supports both 2D and 3D environments, enabling precise navigation and mapping across various platforms and sensor configurations. This system is crucial for applications requiring accurate self-localization and environmental modeling.

AllTrails is a comprehensive platform offering access to over 500,000 trails worldwide. It provides detailed trail information, interactive maps, user-generated reviews, and photos for a variety of outdoor activities. The platform is curated by a community of hikers, campers, and nature lovers, making it a valuable resource for planning adventures.

OpenFlights provides a comprehensive database of airport, airline, and route data globally. This free resource offers detailed information including IATA/ICAO codes, geographic coordinates, altitude, timezone, and DST details for over 10,000 locations. It's an essential resource for anyone needing structured aviation and transportation data.

This GitHub repository compiles a comprehensive collection of open-source and proprietary tools, libraries, data, and educational materials related to GNSS. It serves as a central hub for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts looking for resources in satellite navigation. The list covers various platforms, including Android, iOS, and desktop, alongside academic and social media resources.

The MDOT GIS Open Data Portal serves as a central hub for geospatial content from Maryland's Department of Transportation and the entire State. It offers easy search capabilities for the latest data and geospatial content, emphasizing transparency and accessibility for all users. The portal provides both interactive mapping applications and direct access to featured open datasets.

Organic Maps is a free Android & iOS offline maps application designed for travelers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists. It leverages crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data and is developed by the community, emphasizing no ads, tracking, or data collection. Users are encouraged to donate to support its development.

The General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) is dedicated to providing the most authoritative, publicly available bathymetry data sets for the world's oceans. This initiative offers a comprehensive range of data products, including gridded bathymetry, undersea feature names, and web services, aiming to facilitate ocean exploration and understanding.

TomTom specializes in maps and location technology for a moving world. It is a leading independent specialist in location, navigation, and map technology. The company offers solutions, APIs, and SDKs for businesses, as well as consumer apps and sat navs.

libpointmatcher is a robust and modular C++ library designed for aligning point clouds using the Iterative Closest Point (ICP) algorithm. It provides essential functionalities for 2D and 3D mapping tasks, making it highly valuable for applications in robotics and computer vision. The library also offers convenient Python bindings for broader accessibility.

FlexRoad is a framework that transforms noisy 3D road reconstructions into smooth, accurate, and realistic road meshes. It addresses limitations of existing methods by fitting Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) surfaces to 3D road points. The framework is crucial for autonomous driving, urban planning, and virtual simulations, ensuring high-quality road models by reducing artifacts and inconsistencies found in typical planar representations.

Photon is an open source geocoder designed for OpenStreetMap data, leveraging Elasticsearch/OpenSearch for efficient and scalable search. It supports features like search-as-you-type, multilingual search, and reverse geocoding, with a public demo server available.

Komoot is a platform designed for outdoor enthusiasts to find, plan, and share their adventures. It inspires users with shared community knowledge and recommendations, helping them bring their journeys to life with an intuitive route planner and navigation features.

The U.S. Office of Coast Survey provides official nautical charts and related hydrographic products for safe navigation. This federal agency, part of NOAA and the U.S. Department of Commerce, offers various chart formats, publications like the Coast Pilot, and tools for mariners.

These files provide digital representations of Canada's national road network, derived from the 2011 Census. They contain detailed attribute information like street names, types, directions, and address ranges, making them essential for various geospatial applications and analyses across Canada.

swisstopo is the national mapping agency of Switzerland, offering a wide array of geospatial data products and services. These include various digital maps, aerial and satellite imagery, landscape and height models, and specialized geological and aeronautical maps. The organization also develops and maintains geodetic software to support surveying and mapping needs.

This platform offers real-time tracking of Starlink, SpaceX, Kuiper, and GPS satellites using an interactive WebGL map. Users can explore live satellite positions, launch tables, and coverage information, with upcoming features like orbital decay predictions and satellite train tracking. It provides a comprehensive visualization of internet constellations and individual satellites.