Overview

The GeoCalc Software Development Kit (SDK) by Blue Marble Geographics is a fully object-oriented class library designed for GIS professionals and software developers. This sophisticated and precise coordinate transformation toolkit allows developers to embed advanced geodetic capabilities into their custom geospatial software applications. GeoCalc SDK provides access to a comprehensive coordinate transformation parameter database, supporting over 12,000 coordinate system objects and methods. These include linear and angular units, ellipsoids, geodetic datums, datum transformations (both horizontal and vertical), area-of-use polygons, and coordinate reference systems. Additionally, the SDK offers advanced geomatic tools such as vertical datums, grid shifts, time-dependent coordinate transformation models (including HTDP), VDatum, and the ability to generate custom best-fit transformations and custom coordinate objects of any type. The SDK is GIGS Gold Compliant, adhering to the International Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) Geomatics Committee’s requirements outlined in the IOGP report 430-1. Blue Marble has been a contributor to the Geospatial Integrity of Geoscience Software (GIGS) evaluation process since 2006, providing feedback and testing for this process on an ongoing basis. GeoCalc SDK is equipped with powerful Geoid Model or Vertical Datum support, including support for NOAA’s VDatum systems. The tool supports nearly all vertical datums and allows for true height conversion. Developers can integrate GeoCalc SDK into their applications to provide users with reliable and accurate coordinate conversion and datum transformation tools, enhancing the geospatial capabilities of their software solutions.

Features and Capabilities

• Comprehensive Coordinate Transformation Parameter Database:
  • Supports over 12,000 coordinate system objects and methods.
  • Includes linear and angular units, ellipsoids, geodetic datums, datum transformations (horizontal and vertical), area-of-use polygons, and coordinate reference systems.
• Advanced Geomatic Tools:
  • Vertical datums and grid shifts.
  • Time-dependent coordinate transformation models (including HTDP).
  • VDatum support.
  • Ability to generate custom best-fit transformations and custom coordinate objects of any type.
• GIGS Gold Compliance:
  • Adheres to the International Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) Geomatics Committee’s requirements outlined in the IOGP report 430-1.
  • Blue Marble has been a contributor to the Geospatial Integrity of Geoscience Software (GIGS) evaluation process since 2006.
• Vertical Datum Support:
  • Equipped with powerful Geoid Model or Vertical Datum support.
  • Includes support for NOAA’s VDatum systems.
  • Supports nearly all vertical datums and allows for true height conversion.
• Integration Capabilities:
  • Fully object-oriented class library designed for GIS professionals and software developers.
  • Allows developers to embed advanced geodetic capabilities into their custom geospatial software applications.
• Developer Support:
  • Blue Marble developer support is available to assist in leveraging the toolkit to maximum effect.
  • Professional services team available for certifying geospatial software that provides coordinate transformation.