Viewfinder Panoramas

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Viewfinder Panoramas provides downloadable computer-generated panoramas from viewpoints around the world, plus related geospatial data (DEM, lines of sight, lists) designed for field use and offline viewing.

Target Customer

Hikers and mountaineers; geographers and cartographers; outdoor researchers; flight-simulation users

Key Differentiator

A large, printable library of panoramas designed for in-field use, with integrated Digital Elevation Model data, long-distance sightline references, and formats suitable for offline printing and GIS-like workflows.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1Large panorama files may not download directly (some marked *. larger files require saving to disk).
2Printed copies are available only by special request; e-mailed panoramas may be free but not guaranteed.
3No formal, publicly documented case studies or customer success stories in the provided content.

Key Features

1Downloadable panoramas from hundreds of viewpoints (200+ panoramas noted).
2Digital Elevation Models (DEM) with free global coverage at 3 arc seconds; 1" DEM for Europe added later.
3Related lists and data: Relative Height Lists, Ascent Lists, KMZ/CSV formats, and technical information.
4Print-ready panorama designs intended for A4 printing; some large files may require special handling.
5Gallery and geographic coverage across multiple regions (Scotland, Wales, Ireland, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, etc.).

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Offline, field-friendly design (printable, portable, usable in situ).
2Global DEM data availability and multiple data formats (CSV, KMZ) for diverse workflows.
3Extensive regional coverage and long-running maintenance/updates (e.g., updates in 2018, 2022).
4Clear licensing/usage notes for research and private use; limited commercial use allowed with permissions.

Key Benefits

1Printable panoramas designed for field use and quick reference

2Access to global DEM data and related geospatial datasets

3Support for long-distance sightline analyses and multi-region coverage

4Multiple data formats (CSV, KMZ) and offline usability

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A repository of computer-generated panoramic drawings from viewpoints worldwide, plus related geospatial data (DEM, lines of sight, ascent lists), designed for in-field use and offline access; includes a gallery and various data formats.

Target Market

Outdoor enthusiasts and hikers; geospatial researchers and educators; flight-simulation and GIS users seeking panorama-based reference and data

Unique Value Proposition

Printed, field-ready panoramas paired with geospatial data (DEM and sightlines) across many regions, enabling in-situ analysis and offline use without relying on online image viewing.

Technical Requirements

Panorama file sizes range roughly 500KB to 1MB per file; some larger files may require downloading to disk; DEM data available at 3 arc-second global resolution and 1" DEM for Europe; formats include KMZ and CSV; printing guidance emphasizes A4 legibility

Pricing Model

CD containing all panoramas: £7; e-mailed panoramas from customer-specified viewpoints may be free; printed copies available by special request

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