KB "Panorama" has developed GIS "Panorama" version 15.3.5 for "Astra Linux Special Edition" OS, "Alt Linux" OS, "RED OS" and Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04). The new version implements tools for controlling vector maps and object label metrics, as well as viewing control results. The tasks for map projection conversion and exporting territorial planning data to GML format have been improved.

The "Check of vector map quality" task is designed to check the correctness of digital data, as well as the completeness and accuracy of semantic and metric descriptions of map objects. It allows for automated correction of errors identified during the control process. Users can work in two modes — data control and editing, with changes being saved to map files in the editing mode. The task performs various types of control, including structural data control, which is always active, and sheet passport control. The mode supports saving and changing the control scheme, providing flexibility in settings for different projects. Control schemes prepared in GIS "Panorama" for Windows can be used during the task operation.

The "Viewing results of check" mode provides tools for detailed analysis and processing of the results of vector map verification and editing. The dialog interface displays error messages, as well as control elements that allow filtering and customizing information output. Each protocol includes a sequential message number, labels, object number, and error text. Important features include the ability to hide corrected errors, as well as customize the display of deleted objects. If necessary, the user can save the results in CSV format or as a data list that will be available for further work. The option of automatic object selection and highlighting them on the map allows for quick navigation through the protocol and detailed analysis of each case.

The "Correction of label metrics and template metrics" dialog provides verification and adjustment of "Label" and "Template" type objects. The task performs alignment of coordinates for non-scalable labels, correction of their length, and smoothing of metrics to create a more fluid shape. Additionally, template processing is provided, including merging lines and labels with the same digitization direction. The correction process is initiated with the "Execute" button and can be interrupted at any time. All changes are recorded in the map protocol, which indicates the number of the corrected object and the nature of the adjustments made.

The "Vector, raster, matrix map conversion" task allows changing the projection, projection parameters, ellipsoid, and datum of the map. This is necessary, for example, for transitioning between different coordinate systems or projections, such as changing the zone of a topographic map or switching from the 1963 coordinate system to the 1942 system. The task dialog consists of two parts: the left side displays the original projection parameters, and the right side offers the ability to modify them. Users can select the desired parameters or copy them from existing maps. After the conversion is complete, the new map will automatically open in a new window, and files will be saved in the user-specified folder.

The "Export territorial planned data in GML" task is necessary for converting maps into territorial planning documents in GML format that comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. Users can select a map for export, specify the file name and document type, depending on the type of territorial planning. The export is performed taking into account various classifiers and EPSG codes. The processing displays the number of processed objects and errors, and all messages are saved to a log file. The converter checks map layers for compliance with established requirements, excluding the export of objects that do not correspond to permissible layers.

GIS "Panorama" is a universal domestic geographic information system. The program is designed for accumulation, storage, automated processing and display of data, calculation results and forecasts with geospatial reference. GIS "Panorama" contains tools for displaying and processing vector, raster and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools for solving specialized tasks of modeling the movement of special objects against the background of a 3D model, forecasting the consequences of emergency situations at hazardous facilities, monitoring aircraft movement, conducting geodetic and topographic work, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing displayed spatial data to various output devices, and many others.

The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

KB "Panorama" has developed the automatic recognition and vectorization service "Panorama Vision" version 1.2.0. The program has added capabilities for automatic interpretation of roads on satellite images. The new neural network model provides recognition of paved and dirt roads on terrain images with a spatial resolution of 0.6 m/pixel. Satellite images of cities in the Russian Federation were used to train the model.

During the interpretation process, the first stage performs semantic segmentation of roads in the image, creating a raster mask containing marked areas related to the road network. In the second stage, the service identifies the center lines of roads on the resulting mask and vectorizes road objects. During vectorization, automatic "stretching" of roads to intersections with each other is performed within the established distance tolerance (up to 100 m). The map5000m.rscz classifier is used to create the vector map. Paved roads are mapped as linear objects "Highway" with code 61230000, and dirt roads as linear objects "Streets" with code 45200000.

The road network map generated by the service is ready for GIS integration. After loading the map into GIS "Panorama", the following operations become available: building a route between two points, creating an optimal route when visiting multiple points, and building a distance graph. To perform these operations, it is necessary to launch the "Road Graph Editor" task from the "Launch Applications" mode.

Using the "Panorama Vision" service, creating a road network map for an area of 25 square kilometers takes no more than 15 minutes. In addition to road recognition, the "Panorama Vision" service allows recognition of agricultural field contours, hydrographic objects (rivers, ponds, lakes, and others), buildings, and structures. The service is located on the Internet on KB "Panorama" servers. Access to the service is provided from the list of applications in GIS "Panorama": Launch Applications – Automatic Object Creation item. You can also learn about other capabilities of the "Panorama Vision" complex in the article "Artificial Intelligence in Cartography".

The current version of GIS "Panorama" is available for download in the Download section.

From February 13 to 14, 2025, the XVI International Scientific and Practical Conference "Geodesy. Mine Surveying. Aerial Survey. Navigation" was held in Moscow. The event was organized by the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography (MIIGAiK), the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), the International Society for Mine Surveying (ISM), the Association of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Industry Enterprises, and others.

Specialists from KB "Panorama" presented a report on "Neural Networks - the Future of Cartographic Services". The presentation highlighted modern and prospective services using artificial intelligence (AI). Issues of automatic processing of data from UAVs and satellite images were raised. Company employees shared their experience in applying AI for cadastral registration and environmental monitoring. The event also addressed questions about AI applications in various industries, the use of UAVs during GPS signal jamming, the use of laser scanning systems, and other topics.

The conference served as an important platform for exchanging experience and discussing key issues related to the development of spatial data processing technologies. It provided participants with a unique opportunity to learn about the latest achievements in geodesy, mine surveying, and navigation, as well as to establish new business connections. KB "Panorama" specialists enthusiastically support the goals of the event, which contribute to strengthening international cooperation and developing innovative solutions for various industries.

KB "Panorama" has developed version 15.4.1 of the "Workstation of cadastral engineer". The new version implements information interaction tools with the federal state information system "Unified Digital Platform 'National Spatial Data System'" (NSDS). The program implements sending requests for cadastral information to NSDS services instead of the "Public Cadastral Map" service.

The "Select Geoportals from List" mode has been enhanced with tools for connecting external NSDS layers, organized into groups: "Background" and "Public Cadastral Map". The "Background" group contains base map layers, while the "Public Cadastral Map" group includes links for connecting layers of various cadastral object classes.

The improved "Geoportal Search" mode provides search capabilities by cadastral number or address of cadastral objects within the selected NSDS layer. Search results are displayed in the standard "Map Object Description" dialog. The updated "View Geoportal Information at Point" mode enables viewing information about cadastral objects for connected NSDS layers.

The "Information from State Real Estate Cadastre" mode has been enhanced to receive information from NSDS about the following classes of cadastral objects: land plots, buildings, structures, objects under construction, zones with special conditions for territory use, boundaries of municipal formations and settlements, and water body boundaries. The requested information is displayed in the "Cadastral Object Attributes" dialog. Repeated selection of points on the map for cadastral information requests is supported without closing the dialog. Cadastral information retrieval is performed for maps supporting coordinate recalculation, without connecting NSDS layers to the display composition.

The "Reading Cadastral Territory Plan and Map Update" mode has been improved to preserve enumerated type attribute values when there is a mismatch between the XML schema reference and the survey classifier. Before saving an attribute value, the system searches for the value code or, if the code is not found, the value name. If the classifier doesn't contain the searched value, the attribute value will be saved in reserve semantics as a text value.

The "Search by Cadastral Number or Address" dialog has been enhanced. When selecting the "EGRN information" search source, requests are now sent to the NSDS service. In addition to cadastral number searches in EGRN, address searches have been added. Search results trigger a map movement to the found location and display the attributes of the found cadastral object in the standard map object description dialog.

In the "Territory Map-Plan" mode, the ability to select a schema for XML document generation has been implemented. Electronic document generation is supported for MapPlanTerritory_v01.xsd and MapPlanTerritory_v02.xsd schemas. This feature ensures support for comprehensive cadastral works across all regions of the Russian Federation, considering regional specificities.

For the "Create Schema and Fill Report" and "Fill Report for Object" modes, the procedure for inserting area information into reports has been improved. A new marker "#AREADOCMAP0#" has been added, enabling the insertion of cadastral object area values by selecting from AREADOC semantics or calculated values in map projection. Area values are rounded to whole meters. The "Report Settings" dialog has been refined, clarifying the composition of elements (fields) for managing generated schema content, removing obsolete elements, and updating the set of report templates in the dropdown list. The new program version is available for download in the Download section.

Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared and published magnetic declination value maps for the World territory for the 2025-2030 epoch, based on both the standard World Magnetic Model (WMM) and the World Magnetic Model High Resolution (WMMHR). The materials were generated using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Information about copyright for the source magnetic declination data can be found here.

The maps were prepared using GIS "Panorama" in the form of isogons, generated from SHP files with 1-degree intervals using an aeronautical classifier. The magnetic declination value maps can be used for preparing aeronautical information documents and solving navigation tasks.

The updated magnetic declination value maps for the World territory are available for download in the "Digital Maps" section.