Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

We offer a wide range of Geographical and database development solutions and specialise in offshore marine environmental mapping. Utilizing 'state-of -the-art' GIS, database and WEB technology we provide solutions for science and industrial based research projects.

Geographical Information Capability
· Spatial analysis in both the vector and raster domains
· GIS application development
· Digitising paper maps, charts and aerial photos
· Terrestrial and marine data collection, using DGPS equipment
· Projection of elevation and other data into 3D Visualisation
· Multi-Layered Mapping
· Co-ordinate, Datum and Projection Transformations
· Bespoke Programming in Visual Basic, MapBasic and Avenue
· Thematic Mapping
· Statistical Analysis
· Digital Topography
· Digital Image Processing
· Personal Interface Development
· Edge matching
· Polygon building and analysis
· Linear and area measurements
· Custom defined multiple attribute databases
· Record scrubbing
· Pre-conversion map updating

Database Design and Development
Central to any GIS, metadata and many WWW sites are relational databases.
We provide database design services using standard database design techniques.
· Data Processing - Transcription of raw data into Database and GIS ready formatted data
· Data Validation, Verification, Auditing and Security (Data Quality)
· Data Conversion
· Data Storage and Protection
· Database design and development
· SQL Scripting
· Database and GIS integration
· Data Audit

Advanced Spatial Analysis and Customised GIS
· Tailor-made GIS solutions using Mapbasic, and Visual Basic 6 & .Net
· Reprogramming/adjustment of existing GIS programs

Management and Support
· Help and development of GIS data standard Policy
· GIS Consultation/ Professional Advice
· GIS System Training and development
· GIS Technical Support

We can provide a wide range of survey and consultancy services for protected wildlife and habitats, and advise on suitable working methods and mitigations to avoid contravention of the increasingly tough environmental legislation.
We can also assist with habitat management, enhancement and creation.