MARS^® Software

The MARS^® software suite is optimized for 64-bit Windows operating systems and provides powerful LiDAR filtering, editing and data management functions. Version 7.1 includes updated help documentation, 28 LiDAR data filtering algorithms, 18 data export formats and several performance enhancements that improve data throughout and automation efficiency. Furthermore, MARS^® now supports all versions of the ASPRS LAS file format specification including Version 1.4.

MARS^® Product Suite

• MARS^® FreeView^™
  Free viewing application supports basic LiDAR data navigation and 3D visualization – the perfect tool for casual users.
• MARS^® Explorer Evaluation (Download)
  Free 30-day trial version featuring data import/export capabilities and automated data production functions.
• MARS^® Explorer
  Robust commercial version of the MARS^® software suite featuring support for 64-bit data processing, LiDAR data classification, multi-core processing and enhanced visualization capabilities.
• MARS^® Explorer QC
  This new product includes all the functionality of MARS® Explorer plus Merrick’s new automated LiDAR quality control (QC) module. The new module generates a detailed QC report that saves significant time & money!

Application Features

• Optimized 64-bit support for Windows operating systems
• Unlimited data loading capacity for airborne, terrestrial & mobile LiDAR datasets
• Supports loading of LiDAR (LAS), imagery (RGB, CIR, hyperspectral, thermal) and GIS vectors
• Batch production of digital surface models and elevation contours
• Provides support for WMS imagery (ex. Bing Maps)
• Automated & manual LiDAR filtering tools
• Allows multi-core data processing to maximize performance of PC hardware
• 3D coordinate transformation support for LAS files (horizontal and vertical)
• Free, 30-day evaluation download available from website

Product Pricing

MARS® FreeView™	Free
MARS® Explorer Evaluation	Free
MARS® Explorer	$4,995*
MARS® Explorer QC	$9,995*

* Application supports a maximum of four (4) CPUs.

• All prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD).
• Price includes one (1) permanent MARS^® software license and technical support / product maintenance (software updates) for one (1) year from the date of software installation.
• Annual software maintenance fees are calculated as 20% of software list price (at the time of purchase) and are optional after the first year.
• Enterprise, academic and volume discounts available.