kousikb / mapping-lib

Mapping functions (DEM read/write, SRTM tiles download, high-quality maps, coordinates convert, ...) mostly in Matlab/Octave.

mapping-lib

Various mapping functions mostly written in Matlab/Octave (but Python equivalent will come): DEM manipulation, SRTM automatic download, topographic maps, coordinates convert and paths, ...

Topographic grids

• READHGT

  Download/read NASA SRTM worldwide topographic data files (.HGT).

• DEM

  Shaded relief image plot for digital elevation models.

• WHEREAMI

  Automatic geolocation map (other repository).

• IBIL

  Import ESRI BIL raster binary files.

• IGRD and EGRD

  Import and export ESRI/Arcinfo and GS/Surfer ASCII or binary GRD DEM files.

• NANINTERP2

  2-D optimized linear interpolation to fill gaps in a grid (other repository).

Coordinates and paths

• LL2UTM and UTM2LL

  Latitude/longitude to and from UTM coordinates precise and vectorized conversion.

• GREATCIRCLE and LOXODROME

  Shortest and rhumb line path, distance and bearing.

• RADIOCOVER

  Radio link coverage map.

Graphics

• COMPROSE

  Compass rose plot.

• ARROWS

  Generalized 2-D arrows plot.

• POLARMAP

  Polarized color map.

Author

François Beauducel, IPGP, beaudu, [e-mail]

Documentation

All functions contain in-line help for syntax and examples.