NavNet 3D utilizes Mapmedia vector and raster charts. Based on the official paper charts from local hydrographic offices and related organizations, Mapmedia brings authentic vector and raster chart library for the area you are boating. It integrates the cutting-edge data analytic algorithm together with high-resolution image processing technique in order to bring digital navigation chart and satellite photography with absolute clarity and details into the NavNet 3D charting package. Once unlocked with a licence code from Mapmedia, you can experience an unprecedented level of charting sophistication. Mapmedia’s range of raster and vector charts are built upon 3D architecture, which is smoothly integrated with NavNet 3D’s TimeZero® technology to deliver seamless real time presentation.

Vector charts contain a huge volume of data in different layers, each of which can be selectively displayed. As you zoom into the chart, increasing levels of detail can be obtained without any sacrifice in image resolution.

Mapmedia raster charts are digitized official paper charts, issued by hydrographic offices. NavNet 3D brings highly reliable, professional hydrographic cartography to the recreational boating aid. A high-resolution scan has been applied to Mapmedia raster so that chart quality will not deteriorate even when the chart is viewed in close-up.

Satellite photography is included in the Mapmedia Raster and Vector charts, and Satellite PhotoFusion™ with the charts is a feature available only with FURUNO’s NavNet 3D. Land areas (zero depth) are completely opaque, so that these areas are displayed as satellite photos on the chart. As the depth increases, the satellite photography becomes more transparent so that you will know where the shallows end and the deeper water begins, and also allowing the raster or vector chart to be visible.