The Italian Military Geographic Institute (IGMI) provides geotopographic support to the units and commands of the Italian Army and is the cartographic body of the Italian State, according to Law N° 68 of 1960.
The institute is responsible for the production, updating and sale of maps, services, and geographic data, using cutting-edge technologies and innovative methods. Its activities also include research and development of geographic information systems (GIS), thus contributing to the knowledge and management of the national territory.
Since July 1st 2024, Major General Luigi POSTIGLIONE is the Commander of the Italian Military Geographic Institute.
Graduated in Civil Engineering, majoring in Transportation, and Strategic Sciences, he holds a master’s degree in International Strategic-Military Studies from ROME, a 2nd level master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the University of TURIN, a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College in Carlisle, in the United States, and a master’s degree in Global Strategy and Security from the University of Turin.
Discover the Italian Military Geographic Institute Museum and Library, a fascinating journey through the history of cartography and geography. Explore unique collections of historical maps, documents and scientific instruments. An ideal place for both geography lovers and academics, where culture and knowledge meet. Come visit us and be inspired!
The IGMI Superior School of Geographic Sciences was established in 1872 and is in charge of carrying out training and continuing education for military and civilian staff of the Ministry of Defence, in the field of cartography and related disciplines.
Prominent figures such as Giovanni Boaga, Antonio Marussi and Ermenegildo Santoni are among those who have taught at the School of Geographic Sciences.
Verto on Line is a software that carries out coordinates conversion, for free and in real time, between the most adopted reference systems in Italy: Roma 40, ED50 and ETRS89, this one in its two realizations, namely ETRF89 and ETRF 2000.
The DBSN (National Synthesis Database) is a geographic database containing the most significant spatial information to carry out thematic analysis and representations at national level.
The Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) is an open standard developed by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) for the creation of geo-referenced “tile maps” sharing web services.
The Web Feature Service (WFS) is an open standard developed by the Open Geospatial Consotium (OGC) for building web services for sharing geographic objects.
Pegaso VRS Now is a network of GNSS permanent stations, built by Trimble and certified by the Italian Military Geographic Institute, that provides immediate access to real-time NRTK corrections throughout Italy.
The Open Data Directive, introduced the “high-value” data. Their use can be associated with “important benefits to society, environment and economy.
