HOW SOIL MAPS CAN REVOLUTIONIZE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

Agriculture is a predominant industry in the rural economy which India is. It affects not only the financials of the country but also the human sentiments. Over the years, a lot has been happening to improve the techniques and technologies of crop production. One such advanced solution is Soil Maps.
 
Soil Maps has been created to map the terrains all over the country and provide a visual consolidation of data to improve agricultural output.

Some of the many applications of Soil Maps are as follows:
 

i.)     To record the soil types visually on map for ease of understanding the soil variation
ii.)    To study the changes in soil type over years for a given location
iii.)   To recognize previously uncharted territories and classify them
iv.)   To gauge the extent to which an area is inundated in case of floods
v.)    To see the area affected by drought and hence rendered useless for agriculture
vi.)   Combine the soil data with meteorological data to study how weather has affected soil types over the years and therefore, predict future trends to give ample time for judicious crop planning
vii.) To gauge which vegetation will suit what soil type and will require how much space
viii.)To check encroachment of agricultural land and its effects on soil types
 

This data can be combined with multiple map information layers to give vast number of insights. For example, it can be combined with population map data to see what is the density of population in a given soil type and which vegetation will not only suffice the local demand but also help improve local agricultural income by selling the same crop.
 

For more such insights and advanced location based data sets, you may get in touch with us at marketing@leptonsoftware.com

HOW CITY 3D+ CAN BE A GAME-CHANGER FOR BIG TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS

For an effectively planned telecom network, an efficient strategy is as important as the infrastructure itself. To understand and rightly analyse the impact of a project in the vicinity, three dimensional projections are a particularly effective solution.

 
For a telecommunication company, it can be teamed with various other map data layers to give them a strategic positioning of how their project will perform in a specific area and how they can add more value in terms of quality-of-service for their customers. They can experience the performance of their networks in a neighbourhood first-hand even before a single wire is laid.

City 3D+ is a dataset of maps which encapsulates digital height model of the entire city and can be put to use in many different ways.
 

City 3D+ used Geodata which improves the efficiency and accuracy of RF networks. While planning and optimizing wireless networks, it is essential to know the penetration of network access through vast, tall clusters of concrete in the urban world. When combined with Data Terrain and Data Elevation maps, it can give you insights as to what would be an ideal location to set up base stations etc.
 

Thus, City 3D+ is an extremely advanced and effective solution which, if applied well, can help build better projects keeping in mind the future environment. Lepton Software provides a common 3D repository for more than 25 cities in the country which can be used for various industries like, Telecom Planning, Feasibility Planning, Infrastructure, Disaster Management, Security, Law Enforcement etc. In short, it is key to deploy 3D maps to build smart, self-sustaining cities.

HOW JUNCTION VIEWS CAN MAKE DRIVING SAFER

When driving in a new city, we are unfamiliar with the conventions of traffic followed there. Sometimes, there is a free left turn while on others a u-turn is prohibited. Another major problem arises while facing intersections or junctions and deciding which lane is suitable for your destination. Let’s have a look at how Junction Views helps solve this problem.
 
When driving in a new city, we are unfamiliar with the conventions of traffic followed there. Sometimes, there is a free left turn while on others a u-turn is prohibited. Another major problem arises while facing intersections or junctions and deciding which lane is suitable for your destination. Let’s have a look at how Junction Views helps solve this problem.
 
Junction Views is a product which was launched with intent to make roads safer for drivers. It helps a driver in lane driving and provides real-time assistance to easily manoeuvre complex junctions.

Junction Views can be merged with various other map data layers to have real-time traffic scenarios, traffic bottlenecks, shorter routes, etc. added functionalities. It can also be linked with traffic light’s online software to not only provide user the additional time a traffic light may add to the journey but this data of users can also be used by traffic light’s software to dynamically alter the duration of light depending upon the volume of traffic on different radials of one junction.
 

Here’s how it works:

• The software is loaded onto a mobile or personal navigation device to give real-time, location-based updates on roads.
• While travelling on a particular road, the interface shows the various lanes available for your vehicle type. Since it works on GPS, you destination can be fed to the application to help it in deciding the best possible route/lane.
• On the map interface, the appropriate lane is chosen and highlighted to assist in the switching process. This is very important in case of complex junctions without proper signage, where a single wrong lane can set you back for tens of kilometres.
• As the application gets more advanced, it is being used to display real-time traffic information and authorized speed limit of the road the user is on.

Junction Views combined with telematics can also be implemented in automobile industry to make cars smarter and safer. With advancements in technology, solutions like Junction Views are developed to add value to the world and to motivate other technology enthusiasts to catalyse the development in such fields.

HOW LAND COVER DATA HELPS IN TRACKING DEVELOPMENT OF AN AREA

India, being the second most populated country in the world, has one of the highest population density. This leads to rapid development of a location-at times unregulated. The major metropolitan cities have expanded beyond their boundaries, giving rise to satellite cities. It has hence become very important to keep check on land usage and understand its change over time.
 
Land cover is a data set which combines the power of location-based data with technology to give amazing insights about horizontal expansion in this scenery of rapid urbanisation. Land cover data is extensively used for the following operations

• Predict damages caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods etc. And try to mitigate the damages.
• It can even help in estimating the flow of water in case of floods or storms.
• Acts as an aid in urban planning by private builders as well as government departments.
• Keeps a check on encroachment of land by illegal parties.
• Helps in assessing environmental factors of undeveloped and vacant land.
• Planning of green spaces for recreation for urban dwellers.

Apart from government and infrastructure developers, there are various other organization which may benefit from land cover data include:

• Environmental and research agencies
• Engineering firms
• Private forestry organizations
• State or district agencies dealing with public welfare
• Agriculture industry

By using semi-automated classification and remote-sensing to produce accurate imagery, Lepton offers one of the best solutions to derive land resource information. You can write to us at: marketing@leptonsoftware.com to know more about how land cover data can help you track the development of an area.

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SMART VIEW: THE CUTTING-EDGE TOOL FOR TELECOM NETWORK PLANNING

As the world progresses towards a more digital environment, telecommunication has become one of the most competitive industries. Consumers are always looking for service providers who offer better quality of service.
 
Smart View is an advanced network planning solution which helps telecom companies gain an edge over their competition.
 
It is a network planning tool which allows companies to automate and expand their network coverage. Since it is a centralized Google GIS platform, it leads to reduction in spend required for additional layers of maps and mapping engines which is required in case of other software. Also, it requires lean supporting infrastructure by being cloud compatible and running on only 4 windows servers for 1000 users. The easy to use interface

allows it to be used by literally anyone from the industry, and the interface can also be customized to suit specific needs of a particular customer.

 Automation of the planning process leads to allocation of resources in more productive activities, which would lead to better quality-of-service for their end customers. Telecom operators can now focus on managing other strategic tasks and leave other tedious tasks to Smart View.

 So if you’re looking for a one-stop solution for planning an expansion, look no further than Smart View by Lepton Software. It has been developed keeping in mind the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the telecommunication industry.

HOW IMPORTANT ARE DATA TERRAIN MODULES IN RF PLANNING

Radio frequency planning is a delicate task and requires precision and accuracy by network engineers. To make functional RF models, they need an up-to-date repository of geographical information about particular areas.
 Almost all mobile networks work on the radio frequency. Since radio signals have very weak penetrating power, they require line-of-sight communication between base station and mobile station, without any obstruction. While setting up base stations or towers, telecommunication companies need to be sure that there are no blind spots in the covered area brought forth by uneven terrain, dense urbanization or forest cover etc.

Almost all mobile networks work on the radio frequency. Since radio signals have very weak penetrating power, they require line-of-sight communication between base station and mobile station, without any obstruction. While setting up base stations or towers, telecommunication companies need to be sure that there are no blind spots in the covered area brought forth by uneven terrain, dense urbanization or forest cover etc.
 

Evaluating the elevation of an entire country based on raw data is a cumbersome task, to say the least. To simplify the RF planning process for your company and to optimize your network, you can use pre-defined Data Terrain Modules (DTM). When combined with other geo data, DTMs would help in the automation of RF planning.
 

You can eliminate uncertainty by modeling the exact behavior of your network coverage in doubtful areas, if a tower has been set-up there. DTMs can also be used to make smart decisions about location and height of the tower to be used, in order to cover maximum area without any problems.
 

Lepton Software is a pioneer in providing DTMs for telecommunication companies. For optimal RF planning, we also distribute vectors (geo data about location of roads, rivers etc.) and clutter (to understand urban/forest cover, aiding in RF modeling). You can get in touch with our team to know more about data terrain modules to suit your requirement.

CIVIC AUTHORITIES ARE USING GOOGLE MAPS FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Google has developed a platform to harness the power of technology for saving people’s lives.
 Google Maps for Emergency Management has been playing a major role in averting disasters caused by natural as well as man-made calamities. It is not just a map based platform to chalk out your routes, but can act as a comprehensive tool, well equipped with data about rescue shelters, recovery vehicles and much more. It achieves this by bringing all civic personnel under one platform, giving every individual a set of permissions to edit and access civilian data.

 Google Maps for emergency can be used to manage rescue operations for people stuck in earthquakes, floods, storms etc. Bringing all team members under one platform gives them a real-time update of the situation, thus assisting in faster communication. Using a population data map, particular neighborhoods can be searched for, based on their population density. This also helps in planning shelters and rescue homes for the future.

 Many municipal authorities are in the lookout for ways to manage and mitigate the damages caused by disasters and it is always better to look for an easily accessible tool which everyone is familiar with. This is why Google Maps is the most popular choice. Being a strong player in the location industry and a certified Google Maps partner, Lepton Software can help you in obtaining Google Maps for Emergency Management and integrating population data map to ensure safety of citizens.