Creating a user map is essential in operating the AeroShield API software and drone tracker Simulator programs. Off-line maps, such as Map Puzzle as illustrated in Figure: Map Puzzle User Interface, provide a user interface to enter coordinates and position a map. GoogleMaps can also be used where the PC/server has Internet access.
Install Map Puzzle
Users may want to use their own mapping solutions. Here we will describe the use of Map Puzzle. Map Puzzle is a free program for Windows to download maps from Google, Bing, and other public mapping services. For more information not covered in this section using Map Puzzle, visit http://www.mappuzzle.se/doc.htm.
Map Puzzle User Interface
1. Map Puzzle Title Bar
2. Map Service Download
3. Map Format
4. Download Button
5. Image Settings
6. GPS Coordinates
Run the executable to load the Map Puzzle interface as shown in Figure: Map Puzzle User Interface. Maps are also supported in the Anritsu Simulator program and the Anritsu TDOA Demo Application.
1. Copy mappuzzle.exe on to the local drive.
2. Type the coordinates settings of the map location.
3. Type the Image Settings for the zoom level, Width and height of the map as it will appear on the screen.
4. Click the Map Selections arrow to see more options. The map service section provides a list of map services to select from.
5. Click the Format arrow to see more options. Selections include .jpg, and .png.
6. Click Download.
• The map will take a short amount of time to download. The loading green-bar indicator and the amount of time remaining for the download process to complete is indicated by the Map Puzzle user interface as shown in Figure: Download Map In-Process.
Download Map In-Process
Once the download is complete, the map file is stored in the downloads folder as shown in Figure: Download Complete.
