Overlaying GPS data on a map

Hello,

I am interested in creating a map like this in Matlab.

This is GPS data from cars overlaid on a map indicating the frequency by intensity of car journeys.

Could somebody explain to me the process to achieve this?

I have a file containing the GPS data in Lat Long format.

What sort of map would I need? File type? I would like to over lay the data over Ireland, would you know where I could source a suitable map?

How would I overlay the data on it? What would I use in the mapping toolbox? Would anybody have a link to an example?

Thank you

Answer 1

[Sean de Wolski]

Check out the examples for route and track data in the doc here: doc gpxread

[John]

Thanks, they look good. Do you know where I could get a suitbale map of Ireland? What would be the ideal format?

[Sean de Wolski]

Probably from the WMS. Here's a good getting started link:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2012b/map/basic-workflow-for-creating-wms-maps.html

If I get some free time this afternoon maybe I'll try to make a path for me to the Guinness brewery :)