Whether you need to query and compare multiple layers of information, use mathematical expressions to derive new information from your existing grids, or perform terrain related analysis, MapInfo Vertical Mapper has robust spatial analysis capabilities that help you gain new insight from your data.

• Convert grid data to region objects to perform location analysis.
• Combine several continuous layers to determine the best line of sight locations for planning and analysis

Some functions you can apply to your grid data are:

• Overlaying one grid on another and applying a mathematical function (e.g. Subtract one grid with elevations from one data to a grid of the same area after land has been removed to calculate the volume of soil removed)
• Calculate and slope (steepness) and aspect (directional facing) for terrain for use in a variety of analytical applications.
• Show cross sections of terrain. For example, the change in elevation experienced in a section of a motorway or pipeline
• Gaining a 3D perspective view of the terrain with optional overlay of imagery
• Performing natural neighbor (Voronoi) analysis to understand categorical data such as soil type
• Profiling related data for identifying groups if customers, health incidents, traffic accidents or other points.

When you need to calculate point density, two methods are available:

• Square area—points totalled for each square of a grid
• Smoothing—density expressed as a normalized value between zero and one

MapInfo Vertical Mapper’s custom point estimation feature allows you to specify the calculation of points within a radius, including sum, minimum, maximum, average and more.

MapInfo Vertical Mapper also supports the creation and manipulation of classified grids (GRC data), including the modification and merging of class structures.