Mapitko - Simple Object Locator App

Mapitko is a simple web app that helps you locate distant objects on a map using basic triangulation. You can input different positions and their azimuth angles to find the location of the object.

How to Use

• Go to Mapitko App.

• Fill Your Position and Azimuth Towards the Object in Respective Fields.

• Allowed Formats for "Your Position":

  • 50°21'12"N 10°12'55"E or 50.1109221 8.6821267 - These formats are good enough for my needs. Feel free to contribute with code to handle more formats.

• Enter the Distance to Which the Line Should Be Drawn (Default is 30km) and an Optional Note.

• Click on the "Save Point" Button to Save the Location From Where You Want to Locate the Object.

• The App Will Calculate and Display the Vector/Line on the Map Based on the Entered Position and Azimuth Angles.

• Enter additional lines from distant places, all pointing to the same object, to obtain a more accurate result.

• You Can Use Your Device's Location Services to fill GPS Coordinates to appropriate field.

Features

• Add multiple positions along with their respective azimuth angles.
• Triangulate the location of the object on the map using the entered positions.
• Saves Points do browser local storage
• Points import/export

Development

Mapitko is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The app uses basic trigonometry to perform triangulation calculations.

Running Locally

To run Mapitko locally on your machine, simply clone this GitHub repository and open the mapitko.html file in your web browser.

git clone https://github.com/jsemondra/mapitko.git
cd mapitko
open mapitko.html

Contributing

If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

License

Mapitko is released under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify it as per your needs.