Tool description

The Polarsteps Viewer is a specialized travel data visualization tool that displays location tracking data from Polarsteps travel apps on an interactive map. This tool imports JSON data exported from Polarsteps and converts it into visual map representations, allowing users to view their travel routes, analyze daily movements, and calculate travel distances. The viewer provides day-by-day filtering capabilities and comprehensive travel statistics, making it perfect for travelers who want to analyze their journeys, share travel experiences, or preserve travel memories in a visual format.

Features

  • Interactive Map Visualization: Displays travel routes and locations on a full-featured interactive map
  • Day-by-day Filtering: Filter travel data by specific days to analyze individual journey segments
  • Distance Calculation: Automatic calculation of total travel distance using precise Haversine formula
  • GeoJSON Conversion: Converts Polarsteps data format to standard GeoJSON for mapping compatibility
  • Travel Statistics: Shows detailed metrics including location counts and total distances traveled
  • File Upload Support: Easy JSON file upload interface for importing Polarsteps exported data
  • Route Visualization: Displays travel paths connecting sequential location points on the map
  • Data Validation: Comprehensive error checking to ensure proper Polarsteps data format
  • Center Map Positioning: Automatically centers map view on the first location of selected time period

Use cases

  • Travel Journal Visualization: Convert digital travel logs into visual map stories for personal documentation
  • Trip Analysis and Planning: Analyze past travel patterns to plan future trips and optimize routes
  • Travel Blog Content: Create engaging visual content for travel blogs and social media sharing
  • Adventure Documentation: Preserve hiking, cycling, and road trip adventures in visual map format
  • Family Travel Records: Maintain visual records of family vacations and travel experiences
  • Business Travel Analysis: Track and analyze business travel patterns for expense reporting and optimization
  • Travel Photography Projects: Combine location data with photography for comprehensive travel documentation
  • Educational Geography: Teaching tool for geography classes using real travel data and route analysis
  • Travel Insurance Documentation: Provide detailed travel route evidence for insurance claims or travel verification