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Geographic Information Systems

Adasphere offers geographic information system (GIS) solutions including application development and the collection, synthesis, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data. If you need support exploiting your organization's geospatial assets, Adasphere can help.

GIS Development

Adasphere applies sound practices in the development of GIS software and systems. Whether you require an extension to ArcMap or ArcCatalog, a stand-alone GIS application, or a web-based mapping solution, Adasphere offers a variety of existing components, code, and techniques to expedite a solution. Adasphere can also embed GIS technology into legacy applications, encapsulate spatial-temporal elements of existing systems, or implement enterprise-class, standards-based, service-oriented, and spatially-enabled solutions that are truly modular in nature and sustainable through time.

Adasphere offers a large menu of GIS technologies:

ESRI Extension Development: ArcMapTM, ArcCatalogTM, ArcSceneTM, ArcGlobeTM, ArcToolboxTM
ESRI ArcGIS ServerTM
ESRI ArcIMS
ESRI Database: ArcSDE via Oracle, SQL Server
OracleTM Spatial: 8i, 9i, 10g
Geography/Vector Grammars: KML, GML, ArcXML, VML, SVG,VRML
Javascript Mapping APIs: Virtual EarthTM, GoogleTM Maps
ESRI ArcObjects Technologies: COM, .Net
Other Languages: Arc Macro Language (AML), Avenue
Application Engineering: PCI Geomatics, ERDAS Imagine, SocketSet

Check out the Solutions Development page to see more about our analysis, design, and development offerings.

Database Design

The database is the backbone of any geographic information system. If you are developing a new system or aim to integrate geospatial depth into your organization, Adasphere's knowledge and experience will give you an edge. Adasphere can design, stabilize, and optimize your enterprise-class geospatial database. We employ the best features of ESRI ArcSDETM with OracleTM or SQL ServerTM. Want XML? Try KML, GML, or a GeoRSS feed as the data structure for your customized Google Earth or Virtual Earth application.

Data Collection

We believe you should save your money and use freely available data found in the public domain, when possible. We always begin our data collection efforts by reviewing free and reliable sources.

Adasphere offers GPS field data collection, heads-up digitization, and online acquisition of geospatial data. Sources include orthophotography, satellite imagery, output from scientific models, and various vector formats. Adasphere converts data such as CAD files and non-spatial business tables. We also author and update FGDC-compliant metadata.

Spatial Data Synthesis

Synthesis is the fusion and integration of disparate geospatial data sources. Adasphere uses advanced techniques and models to create unified results that are reproducible and designed for the enterprise. Quality and relevance are imperative. We can help you ensure the integrity of your geospatial assets using industry standards: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata; National Map Accuracy Standards; and the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE).

Geographic Analysis

The power of a GIS lies in its ability to relate dissimilar information in a spatial context from which conclusions can be reached. What is the relationship between asthma and upwind air pollutants? What is the economic cost of noise pollution from a military installation on the surrounding community? Is land use transformation through development sustainable for a given area? What communities will be impacted by sea-level rise? We can help you answer complex questions with geospatial analysis.

Map Production and Delivery

Adasphere applies timeless cartographic principles and artistry when creating maps. We can provide you hard copies varying from inset maps for articles or presentations to wall sized maps used at conferences or summits. You may also need digital maps that are fully interactive and embedded into Adobe Acrobat documents, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, or integrated with your existing software applications. Adasphere also builds geospatially enabled web applications using ESRI ArcIMS, ESRI ArcGIS Server, Google Earth, Virtual Earth, or a combination thereof. Maps can also be delivered in a 3D virtual environment for enhanced visualization and simulation.

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