MapSmart Field Mapping Software

LTI MapSmart

Collect and store data points electronically and easily transfer them to your PC or view calculations, such as distances between points or the area of multiple points, right in the field. Upgrade to MapSmart with Volume to measure a stockpile and instantly determine the volume in cubic feet or meters.

You can upload a custom "pick list" of commonly used descriptions from your PC to quickly identify measurement points in the field. Work with a live map display with touch screen and the ability to quality check your data as you go. MapSmart can accommodate every situation you may encounter by offering 4 mapping methods. Check out how these mapping methods work and about other key features.

Baseline Offset Method 

This method is best used for mapping long, narrow areas such as railroad or pipeline right-of-ways. Simply obtain your coordinate locations with a shot along the baseline and a second shot at a right angle offset to each target.

Range Triangulation Method

This method is best used on small-scale projects, such as an archeological dig or other site map. First, choose two targets to use as control points. Then locate each feature simply by occupying it and shooting a distance to both targets.

Note: Both of these above mentioned techniques can be performed with just a laser rangefinder.

Radial with Azimuth Method 

This method is best for larger projects with multiple targets to locate. For example, a stockpile or a long boundary traverse. With this routine you are able to locate your points with a single shot that instantly combines azimuth and distance.

Radial with Angle Method

This method offers the same advantages as the azimuth method, but it requires a single reference shot from each instrument point. With the MapStar Angle Encoder, you can obtain a higher degree of angular accuracy and be unaffected by local magnetic interference found in urban areas.

Note: Both of these above mentioned techniques require either an electronic compass with a laser or rangefinder with a LTI MapStar Angle Encoder.

Review Data

You can easily review point detail, the coordinates and notes associated with each collected data point. This feature can give you more confidence that the point you measured is the correct one before you leave the site.

This unique feature also allows you to edit, review the raw measurements taken for each point and view all the data taken in a tabular format.

Instant Field Calculations

MapSmart can make several calculations right in the field, depending upon which mapping method you use and what software version you buy. This feature will save you time and eliminate the need to download data into your PC, just for some simple calculations.

A distance between any two data points can be instantly calculated from any two data points as well as the area value of a traverse. You can even have your closure error in a traverse calculated.