ESRI ArcPAD is one of the suggested software that can be used in the MobileMapper CE. H data collection with the ArcPAD is very easy and supports most GIS functions.

The ArcPad addresses at users who work outdoors. The ArcPad links three technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile devices (palmtop, laptop), making it easier for users include:

• To transfer digital data to the countryside (vector and raster) and update.
• To monitor real-time location in relation to these data.
• To update the vector data in real time, either manually digitized on the screen of the portable device, or automatically by using satellite signals.
• To connect remotely to the databases.

Features

• Simultaneous display vector and raster data
• Ability to display multiple levels of information
• Creation of information issues (shapefiles) directly in the field
• Immediate updating and correcting information in the field
• Direct input from GPS units
• Accuracy of the GPS data using GPS and Differential GPS debug
• Ability to navigate the site
• Support user-friendly forms import some information from the same user
• Export of colors and symbols in ArcView
• Sign in geographic data with image files Applications
• Logging Road markings
• Census, maintenance and expansion of utilities
• Inventory of quantitative and qualitative environmental parameters
• Geological mapping
• Inventory, maintain roads
• Military operations area
• Census disaster crops
• Geology research
• Urban planning, housing studies
• Crop Management
• Reviews and inspections Incidents, accidents