๐Ÿ“œ Ultralytics Magellan

August 20, 2026 ยท View on GitHub

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๐Ÿ“œ Ultralytics Magellan

Welcome to the Ultralytics open-source Earth observation repository! This space showcases innovative software developed by Ultralytics, demonstrating the power of Machine Learning (ML) in geospatial analysis and Earth observation. Explore our range of cutting-edge projects on the Ultralytics website.

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๐ŸŒ Project Description

The Ultralytics Magellan Project pioneers the integration of ML with Earth observation data. This project enables users to visualize and interact with ML-derived insights from geospatial data on platforms like Google Maps and WebGL Earth, adding a dynamic dimension to data visualization and analysis in computer vision.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Requirements

To leverage the full capabilities of the Magellan project, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

  • MATLAB: R2018a or newer. Visit the official MATLAB Software page for installation details and support.
  • Supporting Utilities: Clone the common functions repository:
    git clone https://github.com/ultralytics/functions-matlab
    
    After cloning, add this repository and the common functions repository to your MATLAB path:
    addpath(genpath('/path/to/magellan'))
    addpath(genpath('/path/to/functions-matlab'))
    
  • MATLAB Toolboxes: Install the Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox, Signal Processing Toolbox, and Deep Learning Toolbox. These are essential for the project's data analysis, neural-network modeling, and processing tasks.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

Follow these steps to get started with the Magellan software:

  1. Set up Environment: Ensure MATLAB and the required toolboxes are installed, then add this repository and functions-matlab to your path as described in the Requirements section.

  2. Run Example Code: Start with the NMDB workflow included in this repository.

    MAGELLAN
    
  3. Advanced Usage: For custom configurations or more complex scenarios, please refer to the specific function documentation within the repository or contact us for detailed guidance.

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Visualization Preview

Below is a preview of the kind of visualizations you can create with the Magellan project, showcasing ML insights overlaid on geographical maps.

Magellan Neutron Map Visualization

๐Ÿ’ก Contribute

Ultralytics thrives on community collaboration, and we deeply value your contributions! Whether it's reporting bugs, suggesting features, or submitting code changes, your involvement is crucial.

  • Reporting Issues: Encounter a bug? Please report it on GitHub Issues.
  • Feature Requests: Have an idea for improvement? Share it via GitHub Issues.
  • Pull Requests: Want to contribute code? Please read our Contributing Guide first, then submit a Pull Request.
  • Feedback: Share your thoughts and experiences by participating in our official Survey.

A heartfelt thank you ๐Ÿ™ goes out to all our contributors! Your efforts help make Ultralytics tools better for everyone.

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๐Ÿ“„ License

Ultralytics offers two licensing options to accommodate diverse needs:

  • AGPL-3.0 License: Ideal for students, researchers, and enthusiasts passionate about open collaboration and knowledge sharing. This OSI-approved open-source license promotes transparency and community involvement. See the LICENSE file for details.
  • Enterprise License: Designed for commercial applications, this license permits the seamless integration of Ultralytics software and AI models into commercial products and services, bypassing the copyleft requirements of AGPL-3.0. For commercial use cases, please inquire about an Ultralytics Enterprise License.

๐Ÿ“ฎ Contact

For bug reports or feature suggestions, please use GitHub Issues. For general questions, discussions, and community support, join our Discord server!


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