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At our core we are map makers, pioneering the standards of modern mapmaking. We continue to lead the way with maps for every need – from sat navs and automated driving systems to web and mobile apps.

Need digital vector maps?

We have a large selection of maps available for purchase that include vector line, polygon, and point data sets for all areas of the Egypt & Arab Country. These include Land Use / Land Clutter data, AW3D Data Sets, major world linear and point features as well as access to detailed international city mapping. We’ll work as your unbiased broker to deliver the right mapping data or create a fully customized product to meet your needs.

Vector Data Services

Start for IT provides a wide range of high-quality professional and custom mapping services. Our robust team of photogrammetrists, programmers, and imagery scientists have over 20 combined years of experience solving problems and delivering digital vector mapping products on time and on budget.

Contour lines on a vector map are representations of the terrain surface derived from the Digital Terrain Models (DTM).

Unmatched accuracy with intervals up to 1 foot.

 

 

Planimetric Data

Planimetric maps show the horizontal position of features like roads, sidewalks, curb lines, bridges, building footprints and other similar construction features. These layers are derived from the stereo pairs and triangulation used to generate an accurate DTM.

Available Planimetric features include:

  • Paved and Unpaved Surfaces
  • Airports (runways, taxiways, aprons, helipads)
  • Railroads
  • Manmade Structures
  • Water Features
  • Water Structures (bridges, dams, etc)
  • Barriers
  • Utilities
  • Disturbed areas (construction sites, mines, quarries, etc)
  • Landmark features
  • Street hardware (signs, billboards, bus stop shelters)
  • Vegetation (trees, orchards/nurseries, crops)

 

Vector data correlated to multi-resolution TrueTerrain products. Point, line, and polygon vectors with associated 46 total Vector Layers containing:

  • Hydrography
  • Industry
  • Population
  • Utility
  • High

 

Building Footprints are extracted from aerial imagery and accurately represent the structure’s outline at ground-level.

  • 2D building footprints correlated to multi-resolution True Terrain products
  • 2D building footprints are available with optional Z-value as Building Height & Elevation Height (MSL) attributes

 

 

3D Building Models

3D buildings are extracted from stereo and pseudo stereo data and can range in detail from simple to complex geometries depending on image resolution and customer need.

Geospecific textures derived from the imagery can be applied to the buildings where available.

Building heights are derived photogrammetrically, resulting in accurate and realistic representations of the structure.

Multiple supported industry standard formats available, including OpenFLT, AutoCAD DXF, OBJ, and more

AIRPORT MAPPING DATABASE AMDB

Correlated Datasets

  • AMDB Layers are derived from satellite imagery which has been georeferenced using survey ground control points. Key airport features are digitized from the georeferenced imagery, resulting in location-specific point, line, and polygon vector feature classes.
  • AMDB layers are organized into 5 categories related to their function within the aerodrome: Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, Vertical Structures, and Other Data.
  • Detailed attributes are added to the vector objects using image interpretation, publicly available airport diagrams, and customer provided data. This attribution provides additional information beyond the spatial location, allowing the user to have access to specific details relating to characteristics and function of the Airport features.

Detailed Vector Layers

  • Start for IT Airport Mapping Databases (AMDB) are accurate and high-quality GIS datasets that can be used to efficiently supplement surface navigation in a wide variety of airport-related activities. AMDBs are compliant with multiple industry standards and are comprised of correlated True Terrain imagery, DTM elevation, and vectors that describe the spatial layout of an aerodrome.

    ·         Real world consistency allows users to familiarize themselves with the aerodrome

    ·         Can be used in ground-based operations management and on-board aircraft systems

    ·         Enhances safety and situational awareness

Supported Standards & Formats

• Compliant with ICAO industry standards such as RTCA DO-272 / ED-99

• Products are updated to current specifications and versions as they become available

• AMDB Vector layers are provided in shapefile format.

• Supported layers also available in AIXM and AMXM schemas