TNTatlas is a free GIS data viewer developed by MicroImages designed to view and navigate complex, multi-layer electronic atlases and map layouts. It acts as a specialized distribution platform, allowing GIS professionals to compile vast amounts of geographic data and share it with users who do not own full GIS software. Core Functionality and Features
Multi-Layer Viewing: Users can seamlessly overlay imagery, topographic vectors, and database attributes.
HyperIndex Linker Navigation: Stacks of data are graphically organized into point-and-click hierarchical networks for straightforward discovery.
Universal Format Support: The software displays standalone geospatial files of massive sizes, including Shapefiles, GeoTIFF, JP2, MrSID, PNG, and DWG.
3D Visualization: Maps compiled with digital elevation models (DEMs) can be rendered into immersive 3D perspective views.
Google Earth Synchronization: View windows can lock positions directly to third-party tools like Google Earth and Bing Maps. How the Workflow Works
Creating and distributing maps using the MicroImages TNTgis suite involves a straightforward, two-part architecture:
The Creator (TNTmips): A GIS analyst uses TNTmips to assemble the database layouts, legends, and scale bars. They package this metadata alongside the raw map data into a custom, interconnected electronic atlas.
The Recipient (TNTatlas): The package is burned onto physical media (CD/DVD) or shared via local drives. The end-user opens the free TNTatlas program—which can run directly from the media without installation—to instantly interact with the production-grade maps. Typical Use Cases
MicroImages highlights its utility through freely distributed public datasets, including the Nebraska Land Viewer Atlas and the TNTatlas of Afghanistan, which feature district-level population statistics, landmine tracking parameters, and localized climate data.
Are you planning to build a custom geographic atlas for distribution, or Publishing Geodata – MicroImages
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