*NEW* Android Map Software Using C.A.P's Grid System

Started by docfate, April 02, 2014, 09:19:59 PM

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Devil Doc

Great Apps. Hopefully we can get them all over the US, I know it must take days or weeks to make just one of these.
Captain Brandon P. Smith CAP
Former HM3, U.S NAVY
Too many Awards, Achievments and Qualifications to list.


docfate

Yes, it does take a lot of time for me to get a new version for each Wing.

Especially since I do not do coding for a living.  I have a small business that I run, so coding
can only be done when I have time, which isn't every day, and only in the evenings when my
other responsibilities allow.

With each version I am also working out bugs that may be creeping into the other version and
fixing the other version I have out already.

Right now I am working on the Minnesota Wing.

Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing


Quote from: Devil Doc on April 30, 2014, 11:45:34 AM
Great Apps. Hopefully we can get them all over the US, I know it must take days or weeks to make just one of these.

a2capt

Wouldn't it just be simpler to publish one application that uses whatever data is thrown at it? I don't see other map products having different builds for each area covered.

Devil Doc

Captain Brandon P. Smith CAP
Former HM3, U.S NAVY
Too many Awards, Achievments and Qualifications to list.


a2capt

Add in an indexing system for data sets, and improvements needed to support each go in the same code base, make one build. There will be instances where data is needed that crosses the chart boundaries.

brent.teal

would love one for pennsylvania.  That would be NYC and Washington sections.  Cincinnati too I think.
Brent Teal, Captain. CAP
NER-PA-102 Deputy Commander, Communications officer, or whatever else needs doing.

docfate

The program would get way too huge to have all of the US data on it.
It would make the app slow and useless, and of course would take up way too
much space on a phone or tablet's limited resources.

Also, why would anyone want all of that cumbersome data that they will never use.


Quote from: a2capt on May 01, 2014, 04:29:30 PM
Add in an indexing system for data sets, and improvements needed to support each go in the same code base, make one build. There will be instances where data is needed that crosses the chart boundaries.

docfate

People asked for it, so here it is.

Minnesota's got their very own "Emergency Service" GPS Grid Map now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesminnesota

Don't forget there is also a Montana Grid Maps version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesmontana

Also there is an Arizona Grid Map version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona

And last, but not least, California Grid Map version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia


As, always if anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions for improving this app, I am all ears.

Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing

kevo77

Like the app.  Couple of future feature requests.  Reduce the size of the shield (present position) so it doesn't cover up local important map detail.  Include sectional charts as optional map types.  Record and playback tracks. 
Again, great app.  Keep working at it!

AirAux


Garibaldi

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nomad129

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Jaison009

Any movement for AR, MO, OK? I know we could use it.

Quote from: Jaison009 on April 21, 2014, 04:26:40 AM
I would like to see one for Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Quote from: docfate on April 02, 2014, 09:19:59 PM
Hello Everyone,

I have recently released a mapping software for Android Phones and Tablets.

This Android App has the Civil Air Patrol Grid already setup on 4 different types of maps.

Having done several SAREX's and Actual Missions, I know that sometimes the hardest part
of planning, is trying to get up to date maps of the terrain around.  This also is especially hard
for UDF teams, not just Ground Teams.

For Air Crews, this will give a good way to see what the ground teams are looking at, since we
tend to fly using Aerial Sectional Maps, which can be a challenge sometimes for Ground Teams.

I would recommend everyone that is involved in Emergency Services check it out.

Right now, I have put up the APP for "California Wing", but am planning (if the demand is there)
to release a version for each Wing.  The more demand there is for a particular wing, the more priority
I will give releasing that Wings.

Here is the page on Google Play for everyone to look at.  I have screen shots on there for anyone that
is curious, and isn't in California Wing, but might want one for theirs.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia

If you have any questions, feel free to write me back, I look forward to any an all questions.

Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing

brent.teal

Brent Teal, Captain. CAP
NER-PA-102 Deputy Commander, Communications officer, or whatever else needs doing.

Phil Hirons, Jr.

You could do CT, MA and RI or even all of New England ( + VT, NH, ME) as 1 app  ;D

planenut767

IF you ever do the New York or the Washington sectionals, they'd very much be appreciated.

stp2bfre

Would love one for AL/GA/TN as we do joint Exercise on a regular basis.  Thanks.

2d Lt Robert Thomas, CAP
Communications/Safety/Asst. ES Officer
Columbus Composite Squadron, SER-GA-098
Group VI - Georgia Wing
robert.e.thomas.ga-098@gawg.cap.gov
2d Lt Robert Thomas, CAP
Communications/Safety/Asst. ES Officer
Columbus Composite Squadron, SER-GA-098
Group VI - Georgia Wing
robert.e.thomas.ga-098@gawg.cap.gov

Ed Bos

You can also check out Scott Lanis' website: www.cap-es.net.

He's got a lot of good resources on there as well.
EDWARD A. BOS, Lt Col, CAP
Email: edward.bos(at)orwgcap.org
PCR-OR-001

SarDragon

I just put a new app on my Android phone that has CAP grids in it - Avare. You can d/l individual sectionals, and turn the grids on/off. NOT usable for navigation, per the install notes.
Dave Bowles
Maj, CAP
AT1, USN Retired
50 Year Member
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C/WO, CAP, Ret