In the mission map panel, you can see a live picture of the current mission and use map tools to interact with mission content. Most of the map tools in the mission analyst experience are described in Define a mission map, including the following:
- Zoom In/Out—Zooms in and out on the mission map.
- Default Map View —Restores the mission map to the default extent and view without changing the basemap.
- Basemaps—Changes the current basemap displayed in the mission map.
- Bookmarks—Creates shortcuts to important locations. When selected, a bookmark zooms the map to the same location and extent as was selected at the time of its creation.
- Layer/ Legend—Provides a list of operational layers in the mission map and their symbols and allows you to turn individual layers on and off.
- Reports—Each different report type that is created or sent during the mission has its own layer, including the Tactical Summary Report.
- Tasks—Contains the tasks that were created and sent during the mission.
- Last Known Locations—Contains the most recent location information from all Responder users.
- All tracks—Contains the tracks from all Responder users that were created during the mission.
- Geomessages—Contains the geomessages that were created and sent during the mission.
In addition to the above tools, the mission map area also allows for analysts to conduct measurements and run proximity-based tools to help with analysis during real-time missions.
Measurement tools
You can use the measurement tools to measure distances and areas on your mission map. You can draw a line to measure length or draw a polygon to measure area to see dynamic results based on your selected unit of measure.
Use the Measure Distance tool
You can use the Measure Distance tool to draw a line from a starting point to an end point on your map. This distance can also include multiple points on the map to measure your total distance. To use the Measure Distance tool, complete the following:
- Click the Measure Distance tool.
- Use the mouse and click to add your starting vertex.
- Drag your mouse to draw your distance. You can click the mouse to make multiple vertices while drawing your distance.
- Double-click the mouse to create your ending vertex to complete your length measurement.
The total distance appears as a label on the map. Additionally, a pop-up will appear where you can change the measurement unit by using the drop-down menu. The default unit is imperial.
- You can click New measurement to start a new measurement. Switching map tools will clear your active measurement.
Use the Measure Area tool
You can use the Measure Area tool to draw a polygon to represent an area on your map. To use the Measure Area tool, complete the following:
- Click the Measure Area tool.
- Use the cursor and click to add your first vertex.
- Click to add your second and third vertices. A minimum of three vertices are needed to measure an area.
- Double-click to complete your polygon for your area measurement.
The total area appears as a label on the map. Additionally, a pop-up will appear where you can change the measurement unit by using the drop-down menu. The default unit is imperial.
- You can click New measurement to start a new measurement. Switching map tools will clear your active measurement.
Proximity map tools
The proximity map tools help you conduct real-time analysis for actionable intelligence through instant GeoMessage communications.
Use the Create Buffer tool
The Buffer tool lets you create buffer ranges from key center points and defined distances. To use the Create Buffer tool, complete the following steps:
- Click the Create Buffer tool.
- Type in your coordinate or use the Click in map to add center point tool to add your center point.
- Choose to create your buffer from a radius or diameter.
- Enter a radius or diameter length and choose a measurement unit in the drop-down menu. The default unit is meters.
- Click Create to create your buffer. Your buffer appears on the map. Click Clear or choose a different map tool to reset the Buffer tool.
- Additionally, you have the option to send your buffer as a geomessage to other mission members by clicking the Send as GeoMessage icon.
Note:
If you choose to send the buffer as a geomessage, you will need to complete the Send a Geomessage workflow. See Create a geomessage for more information.
Use the Find Nearest tool
The Find Nearest tool lets you identify the closest Responder users to a defined Point of Interest and within a specified range. To use the Find Nearest tool, complete the following steps:
- Click the Find Nearest tool.
- Type in your coordinate or use the Click in map to add center point tool to determine your starting point.
- Choose how many Responder users you want to limit by typing in a number or using the stepper
- Enter a search range and choose a unit of measure in the drop-down menu. The default unit is meters.
- Click Run to complete your search. Click Clear or choose a different map tool to reset the Find Nearest tool.
The nearest responder users will highlight on the map. A notification will display if there are no responder users that meet your criteria.
- Additionally, you have the option to send a geomessage directly to the responder users that are selected on the map by clicking the Send as GeoMessage icon.
Note:
If you choose to send the location point as a geomessage, you will need to complete the Send a Geomessage workflow. See Create a geomessage for more information.
Coordinate Conversion tool
The Coordinate Conversion tool allows you to input coordinates using one coordinate system and output to different coordinate systems using multiple notation formats. The coordinates update in real-time while your cursor moves over the map. You can add multiple conversions on your widget or change an existing output format by clicking the Select Format drop-down.
You can also use the Coordinate Conversion tool to input a coordinate to go-to the location on the map or can capture a coordinate at your cursor location.
Input a coordinate
You can convert or go-to a coordinate location by manually entering or pasting a coordinate into the input box. To input a coordinate, complete the following steps:
- Click the Expand icon.
- Click Input Coordinate.
- Enter your coordinate and select a format using the Select format drop-down. Additionally, you can click the Go to location checkbox to be brought to the coordinate you entered.
- Click Convert.
The coordinate appears in the coordinate conversion widget.
- You can use the Add conversion drop-down to add any additional conversions of your original point you entered.
- You can hover over the coordinate and click Copy to copy your coordinate to the clipboard or click Remove to delete the coordinate.
Use the Capture Coordinate tool
You can capture a coordinate at any location on the map to see a coordinate readout. To capture a coordinate, complete the following steps:
- Click the Expand icon.
- Click Capture mode.
Your cursor turns into a cross.
- Click the map to capture a coordinate.
The coordinate appears in the Coordinate Conversion tool. You can continue clicking the map to capture new coordinates.
- 4. You can use the Add conversion drop-down to add any additional conversions of your original point you entered.
- You can hover over the coordinate and click Copy to copy your coordinate to the clipboard or click Remove to delete the coordinate.
Change the coordinate conversion widget settings
You can change the settings of the Coordinate Conversion tool to automatically display your preferred coordinate format. To change the settings, complete the following steps:
- Click the Expand icon.
- Click Format settings.
- Under Change coordinate display, choose the preferred format you want to change.
- Adjust the format to your desired output.
A preview appears below to show how your coordinate will appear in the Coordinate Conversion tool.
- Additionally, you can click Reset to default to reset the coordinate format.