Each map has additional tools for analyzing terrain, planning operations, and managing map data. Tap the Toolbox icon or tap the number 8 on your keyboard to open this tab.
The Elevation profile is a Portal feature that enables users to anticipate how a fire might spread uphill or downhill, as well as the steepness of terrain when deploying resources. This tool can be used in two ways:
Checking elevation using temporary points Select the “Elevation Profile” tool Mark points on the map and watch the elevation profile appear in the bottom right corner of the screen Checking Elevation for existing line or areas Select an existing line or area feature on the map Click the “Elevation Profile” button in the action bar at the bottom of the screen
Checking elevation using temporary points
Select the “Elevation Profile” tool Mark points on the map and watch the elevation profile appear in the bottom right corner of the screen
Select the “Elevation Profile” tool
Mark points on the map and watch the elevation profile appear in the bottom right corner of the screen
Checking Elevation for existing line or areas
Select an existing line or area feature on the map Click the “Elevation Profile” button in the action bar at the bottom of the screen
Select an existing line or area feature on the map
Click the “Elevation Profile” button in the action bar at the bottom of the screen
See FireMapper Forms for more information.
The Flight Planner tool allows users to plan and visualize flight paths for aerial operations. This tool can be used to create, edit, and manage flight plans efficiently within the Portal.
Select the “Flight Planner” tool from the toolbar at the top of the map interface. Click on the map to set waypoints for the flight path. You can adjust the path by dragging the waypoints as needed. All waypoints are displayed in the table in the bottom right corner of the screen, allowing you to review and manage the flight path efficiently. Click ‘Save’ to share the flight plan as a map line type on the map.
Select the “Flight Planner” tool from the toolbar at the top of the map interface.
Click on the map to set waypoints for the flight path. You can adjust the path by dragging the waypoints as needed.
All waypoints are displayed in the table in the bottom right corner of the screen, allowing you to review and manage the flight path efficiently.
Click ‘Save’ to share the flight plan as a map line type on the map.