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3001, Inc. and services are used for domestic and international civilian, de- 10300 Eaton Place, Suite 340 fense, and intelligence initiatives. Fairfax, VA 22030 UNITS (703) 385-3001; (703) 934-3740 (fax) z Civil Works: Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, GIS, and Sur- [email protected] veying www.3001inc.com z Intel Defense Solutions z Federal Services COMPANY OVERVIEW 3001, Inc., the geospatial z 3001 LandAir company, has been serv- LOCATIONS ing the geospatial industry z Fairfax, VA since 1965. Beginning z Stennis Space Center, MS as two surveyors in Sulphur , Louisiana 40 years ago, 3001 now z St. Louis, MO has several offi ces throughout the United States . 3001 has been z Sulphur, LA a pioneer in bringing cutting-edge geospatial technology to the z Huntsville, AL commercial sector to provide clients with the most accurate and z Slidell, LA robust geospatial data available. 3001 offers a wide range of ser- z Gainesville, FL vices, including: z Mobile, AL z Aerial Photography (Digital & Film-Based Imaging) z Peachtree City, GA z Remote Sensing (lidar, Multi- & Hyperspectral) z Land Use/Land Cover Classification & Analysis z Aerotriangulation Aerial Cartographics of America, Inc (ACA) z Scanning 1722 West Oak Ridge Road z Stereocompilation & Feature Extraction Orlando, FL 32809-3910 z Orthorectification (407) 851-7880; (407) 855-8250 (fax) z Orthophoto Production [email protected]; www.aca-net.com z Mosaicking AERIAL CARTOGRAPHICS OF AMERICA, z Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) INC. (ACA) is a full service profes- z Photogrammetric Mapping (Planimetric/Topographic) sional photogrammetric fi rm located in z Digital Elevation/Terrain Models (DEMs/DTMs) Orlando, Florida. ACA’s reputation for z Navigation/Nautical Charts quality products and service is known by clients for over thirty- z Data Conversion/Translation three years. A creative and experienced team of skilled technicians z Relational Database/ Geodatabase Design and six Licensed Professionals work close together with our clients z Systems Integration resulting in innovative solutions that keeps ACA on the cutting z GIS Implementation edge of technology. z GIS Application Development z Global Positioning Systems (GPS) & Airborne GPS AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Our aircraft include a Cessna 208B Grand z Conventional & Total Station Technology Surveying Caravan outfi tted with duel sensor ports, a Cessna single-engine, z Hydrographic & Topographic Surveys and helicopter. ACA uses the Tracker fl ight management system z Azimuth Surveys with both traditional fi lm and digital aerial camera systems. z Ground Control Surveys LAMP: (low altitude mapping photography) As a leader of this z Single-Beam & Multi-Beam Bathymetric Surveys service in the Southeastern U.S., our low-level fl ights by helicopter z Boundary Surveys utilizing an RC-30 camera has produced vertical accuracy’s of .02 z Overbank Surveys feet. z Cross-Sections/Profiles 3001 is a national leader in high-resolution digital aerial photog- LIDAR: (Light Detection and Ranging) services are performed using raphy, lidar, and remote sensing, and a regional leader in GIS and an airborne laser system that allows us to create three-dimensional surveying. Always on the forefront of technology, 3001 helped digital terrain models of the bare earth. Lidargrammetry is used to develop the Leica ALS50 lidar system, and was the fi rst company collect hard breaklines from the lidar data. in North America to own the Z/I DMC. 3001 is the only company in North America to offer all-digital orthophotography using both HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING SERVICES using high-powered sensors the Leica ADS40 and the Z/I DMC digital sensors. and post-processing software to identify unique spectral features 3001 provides their services to federal, state, regional, county, for agricultural applications such as diseased vegetation detection, and city governments, and private companies, and their products chemical leaks, and water & soil quality.

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DIGITAL MAPPING/ORTHO DIVISION: First order analytical plotters center of the camera, greatly reducing the ground control needed and softcopy workstations are used for all mapping products, DTM, for mapping projects. Our Applanix inertial position and orientation DEM, Planimetric, Topographic, stockpiles and contouring. Analyti- system uses inertial navigation techniques to calculate the orienta- cal aerial triangulation is performed using a Rabits and Brats solu- tion (omega phi kappa) of the aerial mapping camera at the instant tion. Products are delivered in AutoCAD, Microstation, Arc/Info of exposure. The inertial information, combined with the camera lo- and more. Digital orthos are offered in black and white, color, and cation (XYZ) determined by our airborne GPS technology, provides false color infrared. information that assists in the analytical aerotriangulation process. During photo missions, our pilot interacts regularly with our base GIS SERVICES: We offer Consulting, analysis, and the design of Geo- of operations via e-mail, using the world’s fi rst Low Earth Orbit graphic Databases. E-911, Forestry, and Environmental databases (LEO) satellite system created for in-fl ight use by EchoFlight and are our specialty. ACA offers a complete turnkey approach and ORBCOMM. solution for all of your GIS product requirements. ADS’s on-site black-and-white photo lab is fully equipped with Eastman Kodak and Versamat processors, contact printers, and an PHOTOGRAPHIC LAB: Our full service color and black and white lab offers custom aerial fi lm processing, electronically dodged HE-12 enlarger and copy camera. contacts, and digital scanning. We specialize in large scale digital ADS has fully analytical aerotriangulation capabilities. Our mosaicking produced from hundreds of multiple frames. From your topographic labs are fully digital. We have twelve Zeiss Planicomp aerial imagery or ours, we provide accurate, color corrected, fi nal P-series fi rst order analytical stereoplotters with digital superimpo- products available digitally or as hardcopy products. sition and eleven Z/I, KLT and Supresoft softcopy photogrammetric workstations. Digital orthophoto rectifi cation is performed using Z/I Imaging and KLT Atlas softcopy workstations. ADS has a Z/I Aerial Data Service, Inc. Imaging PhotoScan 2000 calibrated photogrammetric scanner for 8301 East 51st Street, Suite 100 precision scanning. Tulsa, OK 74145 ADS provides ground based laser scanning for 3-D modeling (918) 622-4144; (918) 622-4119 (fax) and as-built mapping. Ground based laser technology provides [email protected]; www.aerialdata.com an innovative and cost-effective alternative for as-built modeling Aerial Data Service is the of structures and terrain surfaces. The laser system virtually covers largest full-service photo- the subject area with laser pulses, a point cloud of data. The model grammetric fi rm in the State data are processed on softcopy workstations that facilitate the of Oklahoma. With offi ces in digitizing of structures and surfaces. Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Aus- We have the capability to deliver projects in whatever format tin, Texas, ADS provides aerial photography and photogrammetric required, including, but not limited to, Intergraph®, MicroStation®, mapping services to hundreds of engineering fi rms and govern- ArcInfo™ and AutoCAD®. mental agencies across the country. No matter what the photogrammetric requirement, you can ADS is dedicated to providing quality work and using the most count on ADS to meet it. Our diverse resources, experienced per- sophisticated technology available in the industry. Established sonnel and customer-service orientation ensure that your project in 1964, ADS became incorporated in 1973 and a 100-percent will be completed on time, to specifi cation and within budget. woman-owned fi rm in 1984. ADS currently employs a staff of 31, including three American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Aerial Services, Inc. Sensing (ASPRS) Certifi ed Photogrammetrists, two American 2120 Center Street Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Certifi ed Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Technologists, one Geographical Information System Professional (319) 277-0436; (877) ASI-4GIS, (319) 277-0437 (fax) (GISP), one Registered Land Surveyor and two ATP Rated Profes- [email protected]; www.AerialServicesInc.com sional Pilots, who together comprise over 100 years of cumulative experience. AERIAL SERVICES, INC. (ASI) is an inte- Our Austin offi ce was established in July 1998 and its work ef- grated team of professionals providing pre- forts have been successfully dedicated to Texas projects ever since. mier services and products to government, It has a staff of fi ve full-time employees with four Zeiss analytical utilities, engineers, and other geospatial photogrammetric workstations and one softcopy photogrammetric customers. Based in the Iowa heartland for workstation. over 40 years, Aerial Services’ Midwestern For fl ight operations, ADS owns a Piper Chieftain aircraft and a work ethic, cutting-edge technology, and Cessna 310Q aircraft, both equipped with a Zeiss RMK TOP 15 pre- experienced staff combine to harness the cision aerial mapping camera, gyro-stabilized camera mount and power of geographic information and provide solutions you need. Trimble GPS receiver. This system allows ADS to perform airborne GPS surveys, which calculate coordinate values of the projection

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ESTABLISHED PROVIDER THAT DELIVERS AERO-METRIC, INC. Aerial Services, Inc. is an established provider of customized geo- 4020 Technology Parkway spatial solutions. With an integrated team of professional techni- Sheboygan, WI 53083 cians, Aerial Services will exceed your expectations while deliver- (920) 457-3631; (920) 457-0410 (fax) ing on promises. Their experience with and mastery of emerging [email protected]; www.aerometric.com technology ensures your mapping project is accurate, on-time, and within budget. AERO-METRIC, INC. offers timely START TO FINISH THEY MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER and reliable geo- Aerial Services takes your mapping project from initial concept to spatial services through major offi ces in Sheboygan, WI (HQ); An- fi nal application. They’ll start by working with you to determine chorage, AK; Seattle, WA; Dulles, VA; Minneapolis, MN; and Fort your specifi c needs. Then, depending on your requirements, they’ll Collins, CO. Our professional and technical roster of more than 280 deploy fl ight crews to acquire aerial photography, execute post- skilled staff includes 28 ASPRS Certifi ed Photogrammetrists and process of imagery, develop scale maps, output data for you and one ASPRS Certifi ed Mapping Scientist - GIS/LIS. Our staff holds your colleagues to access, or create unique software to solve a professional engineering registration in fi ve states and survey/pho- problem. No matter what your project requires they will make it a togrammetric registration in seven states. success from start to fi nish or with any component in between. PROFESSIONAL GEOSPATIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES HELP YOU NEED – WHEN YOU NEED IT INCLUDE Aerial Services works with you to ensure your mapping objectives z Aircraft: Aero Commander 690 and King Air E90 turbine air- are achieved. They’ll ask the right questions to develop a plan craft plus six reciprocating aircraft. of action that meets your needs. Then they will deliver on those z Imagery: two Z/I DMC digital cameras and 13 Zeiss fi lm cam- promises. They know you’ll have questions, so they are always eras, with airborne GPS and IMU capabilities. accessible to answer all of your inquiries. If changes in plans arise, z Lidar: two Optech ALTM Gemini with GeoCue and Terrasolid they’ll make it right by working with you to create an acceptable post-processing software systems. solution. z Mapping: Digital extraction of planimetry and elevation data using softcopy and analytical systems. URRENT ECHNOLOGY OLVING OUR ROBLEMS C T S Y P z Orthophotos: Automated procedures merging digital imagery Technology is always evolving in the geospatial industry and so is with elevation models. Aerial Services. They embrace useful technology to increase the z Digital GIS mapping with database creation and population. effi ciency of your project. Plus, it allows them to provide value z Aerial and ground control surveys using GPS technologies. added options and develop custom software suites derived from z Remote sensing including multispectral, thermal, IFSAR and technological advances. This foresight into what is next makes your satellite imagery. investment more useful and ensures your organization is prepared z Total Quality Management program and procedures to ensure for the future. QA/QC of deliverables. We are confi dent that our products and services will increasingly MIDWESTERN MENTALITY MEANS SUCCESS improve the quality of life in our world. Timely and reliable acquisi- Located in the charming Midwestern town of Cedar Falls, Iowa, tion, processing and dissemination of geographic information will Aerial Services has become the largest small fi rm of their kind. help solve problems associated with population growth, pollution, This allows them to provide all of the services of the large geospa- mineral and land resources, and energy. tial providers with the attention to detail and personal service of smaller operations. Their four decades of experience backs up this claim with repeat customers from utility giants, engineer fi rms, all AeroTech Mapping Inc. levels of government, and many other sectors. 2580 Montessouri Street, #104 Las Vegas, NV 89117 ALLOW AERIAL SERVICES TO SERVE YOU (702) 228-6277; (702) 228-6753 (fax) With a full line of quality geospatial products and services, an ex- [email protected]; www.atmlv.com perienced crew of talented team members ready to serve you, and insight on tomorrow’s technology today, Aerial Services stands out among the rest. Call Aerial Services to inquire about your custom geospatial solution. Allow Aerial Services to serve you and deliver the solution you need.

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AGFA Corporation EQUIPMENT & SERVICES 100 Challenger Road z Five Twin-Engine GPS-Equipped Aircraft Ridgefi eld Park, NJ 07660-2105 z Airborne GPS (201) 440-2500; (201) 440-6794 (fax) z Airborne IMU Data Collection & Processing Services [email protected]; www.agfa.com z Leica RC-20 & RC-30 Cameras with FMC z Stabilized Camera Mounts AGFA Corporation, z Focal Lengths 3.5", 6", 12" Specialty Products z Digital Aerial Photography Business Group, offers a z Leica/Helava DSW500 and Wehrli RM-5 Photogrammetric complete assortment of Scanners Aerial Black and White and Color Films, Papers, Aerial Copy Films, z Full Service Custom Photo Lab Cartographic Reproduction Films, and Chemistry. The unique char- acteristics of AGFA’s Aerial fi lms provides optimum results with a Air Photographics, Inc. (API) range of operations is primarily in the variety of ground conditions. AGFA’s Aerial fi lm assortment can states east of the Mississippi River. We welcome the opportunity to provide superior results at all altitudes. fl y photo missions throughout the continental United States. API customers are predominantly mapping fi rms that use our Airborne Hydrography AB services rather than maintain their own costly fl ight department, or call on us to supplement their own aerial photo capability. Klubbhusgatan 15 Our aircraft are hangared at the Eastern West Virginia Regional SE-553 03 JÖNKÖPING Airport, an all-weather Air National Guard facility. Our 11,000 SWEDEN square foot fl ight offi ce and photo lab are situated adjacent to the +46 36 196680;+46 36 163840 (fax) hangars, assuring fast turn-around for fi lm processing and editing [email protected]; www.airbornehydro.com after completion of photo missions. Airborne Hydrography AB (“AHAB”) develops Leica, Inc. is our principal source for aerial cameras. We have and supplies airborne laser survey systems for 5 aerial mapping cameras, three RC-30’s and two RC-20 drives hydrographic and topographic surveys. The equipped with new 6” ‘S’ series lenses. We have one 12” lens and customers are international survey companies one 3.5” lens. and governmental organizations on the world Flight line navigation and photo centering is achieved using a market. AHAB offers customer support, service, maintenence and GPS fl ight management system. applications development during the whole product lifetime. AHAB We provide Airborne GPS data collection and post processing also offers a Centre of Excellence within hydrographic and topo- services. Our GPS receivers (both in our aircraft and in the ground graphic Light Detection And Ranging (“lidar”) technologies and station) are Novatel dual frequency. optronics. The core in lidar technology is to measure quantities faster We also offer airborne IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) data and better by utilizing state of the art lasers techniques. AHAB vision collection and processing services, using the Applanix POS/DG is to become a dominant lidar system provider on the global market, and POS/AV systems. Use of this service reduces the number of offering the best technical performance, the lowest operating costs required ground control points, as well as aerial triangulation time, and the most attractive maintenance and service program. by providing omega, phi & kappa in the post-processed fi le. Air Photographics, Inc. obtains imagery in a variety of media. POINT OF CONTACT Film types include black & white, color negative, color positive, Anders Ekelund, Managing Director false color infrared, and black & white infrared. We also provide [email protected] hand-held 12.8 mega pixel digital aerial photography. The API aerial photo library is both current and historical, with Air Photographics, Inc. some coverage dating back to 1948. Our custom photo lab pro- 2115 Kelly Island Road duces prints, enlargements, fi lm diapositives, mylars, blackline Martinsburg, WV 25401-9472 prints. We offer precision photogrammetric scanning for softcopy (800) 624-8993; (304) 267-0918 (fax) and digital orthophoto applications. [email protected]; www.airphotographics.com Custom digital prints, available in color or black and white, are available up to 44” x 80”. We use archival inks on premium archi- Air Photographics, Inc. val acid-free photo paper. Prints can be cropped to your specifi ca- (API), founded in August tions, color balanced, and retouched/restored. 1960, is a service-ori- API employees are participants in an Employee Stock Owner- ented aerial photography ship Program (ESOP) and have an average tenure of more than ten fi rm that specializes in years. Several employees have served API for nearly thirty years. precision aerial photography used for mapping purposes. Our success is attributed to our commitment to maintaining the

490 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers highest standards of quality and service, using the best equipment management systems to deliver a completely integrated system. available and a staff of experienced and dedicated employees. Weighing less than 70 pounds, and using aircraft DC power, this system can be fl own by a wide range of aircraft. Airborne 1 Corporation Spectra-View® 12W is a 96 mega-pixel system with an 11,700 300 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 1060 pixel wide footprint. Resolution ranges from 2 inch to 2 meters. El Segundo, CA 90245 With cycle time of 1 frame per second it is the fasted system in the (310) 414-7400; (310) 414-7409 (fax) industry. Typical 6 inch resolution with 60% forward-lap can be [email protected]; www.airborne1.com fl own at 200 mph. Airborne Data Systems, Band-Match® processing software Airborne 1 Corporation (www. completes the system. Providing processing capabilities to deliver airborne1.com) provides ortho-rectifi ed images in less than 20 seconds per scene. Accuracy advanced lidar technology is provided through calibrated DGPS/INS, CHARLIE® calibrated and asset management for optics and Band-Match® software. Typical accuracy in REAL TIME partners in the photogramme- is better than two meters. Centimeter accuracies can be attained try, surveying and mapping fi elds. From Turnkey Services, to Soft- by using existing photogrammetry software, ground control, and ware/Training, Rentals, Fractional Ownership Plans, and Franchising Band-Match® Stereo Mosaic software. All scenes are saved with Opportunities, Airborne 1 enables professionals worldwide to complete header information. effectively enter the lidar market without having to incur the high Airborne Data Systems Inc. Spectra-View® camera systems can costs of owning a sensor. Airborne 1’s digital mapping services and be confi gured with up to eight different sensors giving a spectral solutions include state-of-the-art Optech ALTM sensors, lidar data capability from 400 nanometers to 14 microns. When a hyper- processing analysis and application development, as well as lidar spectral detector is used, geo-referenced imaging with up to 50 fi eld survey coordination and project management. bands is delivered. Airborne 1’s dedicated team consists of the industry’s fi nest lidar specialists, with expertise on projects ranging from just tens The American Surveyor Magazine of acres to thousands of square miles. Our highly qualifi ed staff 905 West Seventh Street, #331 includes professionals in the disciplines of engineering, geography, Frederick, MD 21701 surveying, earth science, design, data analysis, and business man- (301) 668-8887; (301) 695-1538 (fax) agement. 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spatial technology user. The target audience ranges from enterprise rectly georeferenced, medium-format, airborne digital camera GIS architects, GIS managers, corporate CEOs, application develop- system. ers and analysts, to the casual desktop mapping enthusiast. Spatial Media, owner of GISuser.com, is a subsidiary of Cheves TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES Media, publisher of The American Surveyor magazine. The compa- Applanix customers are guaranteed the best customer support nies are strategically aligned to develop their “Spatial Communi- in the industry. Each POS purchase includes multi-day on-site ties” vision. installation and training by an Applanix technical representative. Customer support is available remotely anytime, and if necessary, a Applanix Corporation representative will be dispatched to anywhere in the world – even on short notice. Customers generally deal with the same Applanix 85 Leek Crescent representative, and they typically develop a close relationship with Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3B3 their rep. As a result, reps are familiar with customers’ product ap- Canada plications and unique requirements, and are better able to answer (905) 709-4600 x274; (905) 709-6027 (fax) any questions or concerns that may arise. [email protected]. www.applanix.com

Applanix, a wholly owned FACILITIES subsidiary of Trimble, devel- Applanix truly is a global company. In addition to the Head Offi ce ops, manufactures, sells and in Richmond Hill, Canada, Applanix is establishing regional sales supports precision products and support offi ces in Europe and the United States to better meet that accurately and robustly measure the position and orientation current and future clients’ needs. For customers in other regions, of vehicles operating in dynamic environments. Applanix’ Position Applanix products are available through a worldwide network of and Orientation Systems (POS) are used in a variety of applica- sales agencies. tions including road profi ling, GIS data acquisition, aerial survey and mapping, railroad track maintenance and seafl oor mapping. Applied Imagery Established in 1991, Applanix strives to support customers around 8070 Georgia Avenue the world with exceptional service, anywhere at anytime. Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-4004; (301) 589-4005 (fax) MARKETS SERVED [email protected]; www.appliedimagery.com Applanix products are providing customers in a number of indus- tries with exceptional value, and new applications continue to be Applied Imagery discovered! Currently, Applanix products are used to increase the is a geospatial quality and throughput of aerial surveys, help railroads maintain software compa- their track, compensate for ship motion when mapping ocean fl oor ny specializing in and monitor the condition of the world’s highways and roads. New 3-D visualization and exploitation of lidar data. Applied Imagery’s markets just beginning to explore the potential of Applanix’s tech- software, the Quick Terrain Modeler, is a powerful but easy to use nology include the land seismic and offshore industries. tool that quickly builds enormous point cloud and/or gridded el- evation models, navigates through them in real time, and provides MAJOR PRODUCTS valuable Quality Assurance and analysis tools. The Quick Terrain Using its industry-leading Integrated Inertial/GPS sensor technol- Modeler performs change detection, cross section analysis, line ogy, Applanix offers a number of Position and Orientation System of sight/viewshed analysis, volume calculations, photo draping, (POSTM) products: and a variety of other analytical tools. The Quick Terrain Modeler z POS LV¥ (Land Vehicles): Provides continuous position and imports and exports a wide variety of data formats and can serve attitude (pitch, roll and heading) measurements for road ve- as a supplement to GIS workfl ows or as a standalone exploitation hicles. Applications include: Mobile Data Collection, GIS, Road tool. While optimized for lidar, the Quick Terrain Modeler can also Surveying be used with any 3-D data such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), z POS TGT¥ (Track Geometry): Provides precision rail track DTED’s, USGS DEM’s, and/or elevation data extracted from photo- measurements for the inspection of railroad track geometry. grammetry. Applied Imagery’s software is in use in the US Depart- z POS MV¥ (Marine Vessels): Measures the motion of multibeam ment of Defense, US federal government agencies, the surveying echosounders for seafl oor mapping applications. community, academia, and industry in the US and internationally. z POS AV¥ (Airborne Vehicles): Measures the position and attitude of airborne sensor platforms for aerial survey and map- ping applications. z POSPac¥: Post-processing software designed for the analysis of POSTM data. z DSS¥: DSS (DSS Digital Sensor System) is a ready-to-use, di-

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z Black & White Photography ASD Inc. (FORMERLY ANALYTICAL SPECTRAL DEVICES) z Color Photography 2555 55th Street, Suite 100 z Color Infrared Photography Boulder, CO 80301 z Spot-Shots & Oblique Photography (303) 444-6522, (303) 444-6825 (fax) z Enlargements [email protected]; www.asdi.com PHOTOGRAMMETRIC SERVICES COMPANY DESCRIPTION z Planimetric Mapping ASD Inc. is unsurpassed in z Terrain Modeling & Topographic Mapping solving some of the world’s z Digital AeroTriangulation most challenging materials z Digital OrthoImagery measurement problems with customer-focused solutions, service, z Data Review & Quality Assurance and support of the highest quality and integrity. We collaborate z High Resolution Film Scanning with industrial professionals, analytical researchers, and remote z Image Processing & Analysis sensing scientists to provide the most reliable, high-performance z Photointerpretation analytical instrumentation for real-time materials measurement, exactly where it is needed, on-site or at remote locations. Estab- GIS SERVICES lished in 1990 and based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, ASD Inc. has z GIS Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation customers world-wide. z E911 Mapping z Spatial Analysis & Impervious Area Calculations PRODUCTS z Suitability Modeling FieldSpec® 3 and FieldSpec® HandHeld spectroradiometers, Lab- z Proximity Analysis Spec®, QualitySpec® and TerraSpec® spectrometers, correspond- z 3D & Topographic Mapping ing software, and a wide array of sampling accessories. z CAD/GIS Translation z Database Design Axis GeoSpatial, LLC z Training 8600 Brooks Drive, Suite A Easton, MD 21601 MAPPING & GIS SOLUTIONS (410) 822-1441; (410) 822-6225 (fax) z Emergency Management [email protected]; www.axisgeospatial.com z Public Works z Planning & Zoning Founded in 2001, Axis GeoSpatial z Transportation is a multidisciplined, full-service z Assessment photogrammetric aerial mapping z Homeland Security fi rm specializing in providing and z Forestry updating the core information z Environmental Consulting required in GIS and engineer- z Defense ing applications. Headquartered in Easton, Maryland with branch offi ces in Rochester, New York and Boulder, Colorado, we employ ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS unparalleled project management and state-of-the-art technology z Long Range Planning using precision aerial imagery and specialized equipment. Employ- z Sub-Division Planning & Design ing a talented staff of geospatial experts specializing in GIS strate- z Commercial & Residential Site Planning gic planning, consulting, development and integration, we have z Sewer & Water Design assembled a team of geospatial professionals who have extensive z Plant/Facility Planning & Management experience in managing and performing citywide, countywide and z Roadway Design regional mapping projects throughout the USA and abroad. Axis z Storm Water Management GeoSpatial is known for dependability, accuracy, and superior qual- z Utility Management ity with a consistent track record in meeting technical requirements z ALTA Surveys on-time and on-budget. z Landfi ll/Quarry Management z Topographic Surveys AERIAL DATA ACQUISITION SERVICES z As-Built Surveys z Conventional Aerial Photography / Fixed Wing Flight Services z Volumetric/Quantity Calculations z Digital Aerial Mapping & Processing z Helicopter Flight Services z Lidar Terrain Mapping

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Ayres Associates tions and customer support services. BAE Systems has major opera- 1802 Pankratz Street tions across fi ve continents and customers in over 100 countries. Madison, WI 53704 The Geospatial eXploitation Products (GXP) business provides (608) 443-1200; (608) 443-1250 (fax) licensed software capabilities and geospatial technology R&D. [email protected]; www.AyresAssociates.com GXP’s ability to draw on internal data production and technology expertise has allowed it to deliver superior geospatial intelligence Responding to the evolving products featuring fl exible, user-friendly workfl ows. GXP often fi nds needs of our clients – that’s ways to improve software implementation through user conferenc- what we’ve been doing for half es and regional workshops, where important feedback and insight a century. And we’ve brought is gathered from customers. this client-focused philosophy GXP commercial products, SOCET GXP® and SOCET SET®, to mapping projects around the country, from the dense urban provide customers with comprehensive image display, exploitation areas of Atlanta and Detroit to the open range of eastern Colorado, and photogrammetric analysis and production capabilities. These from the complex river valley system of central California to the advanced tools serve government and civil customers' needs for dynamic ecosystems of Florida’s coast. photogrammetry, rapid mapping, 3D visualization, image exploita- Need momentum to build a consortium? Large-scale, multi-entity tion and analysis, precision targeting, intelligence, simulation and projects are a smart, cost-effective way to acquire valuable spatial mission planning. data. We’ve been a leader in mapping consortium formation. In keeping with BAE Systems’ vision that a wide range of And when it comes to utility corridor development, not only can analysis tasks are merging into a single operating environment Ayres Associates provide the mapping and imagery services so requiring one product, SOCET SET’s photogrammetric strength is integral to these types of projects, but we also have the experience being transferred to SOCET GXP and enhanced by SOCET GXP’s to manage them. fresh architecture and productive user interface. Both products are From data development to data distribution, Ayres Associates’ suitable for use as development platforms, enabling customers and ability to provide comprehensive spatial data services means systems integrators to create complex government off-the-shelf clients enjoy the benefi ts of a single source for all of their mapping and commercial solutions. needs. In an industry characterized by frequent innovation, we nev- In addition, the Geospatial Products and Solutions business deliv- er lose sight of the fundamentals: Mapping methods may change, ers consulting, geospatial systems engineering, GIS application but the importance of quality and reliability remains constant. development, and geospatial data production services in support of national security activities. Specialties include web enabled enter- SERVICES INCLUDE prise solutions for managing incident command systems, common z Aerial imagery acquisition operating pictures, and integrated geospatial workfl ows. Customers z Airborne GPS/IMU range from national intelligence and defense agencies to state, local z Analytical aerotriangulation and corporate clients looking for comprehensive geospatial solutions z Planimetric and topographic mapping in support of facility, regional, and national security. z Digital terrain modeling BAE Systems’ program teams identify and foster new ideas in z Digital orthophotography response to customer requests, develop these into advanced con- z Remote sensing cepts, and then integrate the resulting new technologies into work- z Lidar ing programs. Thus a steady stream of leading-edge developments z GIS consulting, training, and development is available to the commercial products and services. Its broad tech- z GPS and conventional surveying nical expertise, extensive resources, and engineering staff, coupled Photogrammetric production is headquartered in our Madison, with industry-leading research, have positioned the company at the Wisconsin, offi ce. forefront of those working with emerging technologies.

BAE SYSTEMS FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT 11487 Sunset Hills Rd. GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION Reston, VA 20190 Keith Lewis (800) 316-9643; (703) 668-4385; (703) 668-4381 (fax) (858) 675-5965; [email protected] [email protected]; www.baesystems.com/gxp GXP COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS BAE Systems is the Stewart Walker premier global defense (858) 592-1764; [email protected] and aerospace company GEOSPATIAL PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval Mark Safran forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solu- (856) 793-4301; [email protected]

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Bohannan Huston, Inc. sions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure. Courtyard 1 For more than two decades, Booz Allen has used its imagery and 7500 Jefferson St. NE geospatial information systems (GIS) experience to help meet the Albuquerque NM 87109-4335 imagery and geospatial needs of clients in national security, federal (505) 823-1000; (800) 877-5332; (505) 798-7988 (fax) civil agencies, and commercial communities. Booz Allen provides [email protected]; www.bhinc.com dynamic imagery-based solutions to help decision makers and end users understand how imagery and GIS can contribute to econom- Since beginning as a local ic, environmental, and security challenges around the world. civil engineering company in The fi rm offers expertise in commercial remote sensing systems, 1959, Bohannan Huston, Inc. and our team of professionals is skilled in advanced technology (BHI) has become a nationally recognized service provider working identifi cation and assessment, imagery and geospatial support, with clients to visualize projects, optimize resources, and real- imagery analysis and science, and laboratory infrastructure support. ize the best solutions. BHI serves both public and private clients, Booz Allen provides effective imagery and geospatial data solu- specializing in the fi elds of engineering, spatial data, and advanced tions for a full range of government and business applications. technologies. Currently, the fi rm is approximately 230 employees A recognized leader in using information technology to solve strong with its main offi ce located in Albuquerque, New Mexico complex issues, Booz Allen helps clients achieve imagery-based and satellite offi ces in Las Cruces, New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; solutions tailored to meet their specifi c geospatial information and and Dallas, Texas. application needs. BHI is a recognized leader in all facets of Spatial Data Technolo- With 18,000 employees on six continents, the fi rm generates gies. The highly trained spatial data team can survey and map a annual sales that exceed $3.7 billion. Booz Allen provides services project, develop project data through a variety of interactive and to the world’s leading corporations, government and other public automated processes, customize and develop software applica- agencies, emerging growth companies, and institutions. tions that address specifi c client needs, create virtual sites with To learn more about the fi rm, visit the Booz Allen Web site digital visualizations and modeling, and solve project problems at www.boozallen.com. To learn more about the best ideas in using digital imagery, presentation, and media tools. One of BHI’s business, visit www.strategy-business.com. the Web site for continual goals is to harness the latest information technologies strategy+business, a quarterly journal sponsored by Booz Allen. in order to ensure all clients are provided with the most accurate and useful information, derived from the most appropriate source, Cardinal Systems, LLC whether that be aerial photography, satellite imagery, lidar, radar or 701 N Oceanshore Blvd. multi-spectral. Flagler Beach, FL 32136 BHI has made a commitment to shaping and guiding the future (386) 439-2525; (386) 439-0259 (fax) of technology through an investment of in-house software, CADD, [email protected]; www.cardinalsystems.net web, information technologies and graphic expertise. The fi rm has made a name for itself in the industry in the development of engi- Cardinal Systems, LLC is a neering software design tools. In addition, BHI offers CADD train- provider of software for use ing and implementation services, and web development. The Infor- in the mapping industry. Its mation Technologies staff supports BHI internally, and is available fl agship program, VrOne®, to support client IT needs. Images PlusSM, using spatial and design is a powerful photogram- data generated by the other two business units, takes a project to metric vector collection and editing system with Digital Terrain the virtually real world so client aspirations can be visualized. Modeling (DTM) and image display capability. Photogrammetry today requires the mapping professional to deliver vector, image Booz Allen Hamilton and DTM data as digital products. VrOne addresses many of the 8283 Greenboro Drive problems encountered in handling the collection, editing and plot- Mc Lean, VA 22102-4904 ting of vector, image and DTM data. (703) 902-5000; (703) 735-3347 (fax) Mike Kitaif, the author of several popular mapping programs, [email protected]; www.boozallen.com directs Cardinal’s software development team. Mike brings over twenty-fi ve years of mapping, software design and programming Booz Allen Hamilton to Cardinal. Cardinal also offers VrTwo, a cost-effective softcopy has been at the fore- stereo system. VrTwo allows the orientation of a stereo pair of front of management consulting for businesses and governments photographs and the display and extraction of three-dimensional for more than 90 years. Providing consulting services in strategy, vector data using VrOne. Other features include on-demand operations, organization and change, and information technology, autocorrelation, DTM processing, image manipulation and data Booz Allen is the one fi rm that helps clients solve their toughest translation. Other available Vr Mapping products are VrAirTrig for problems, working by their side to help them achieve their mis- aerial triangulation measurement, VrAdjust for aerial triangula-

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tion adjustments, VrOrtho for image rectifi cation, VrMosaic for tion, softcopy raster imagery generation and manipulations, interactive splicing of images, VrBalance for offl ine multiple image direct stereo compilation of digital planimetric and topographic balancing and VrVolumes for volume calculations. Future products mapping prod ucts in a variety of CAD, CAE, and GIS formats. Our will include VrLite which will combine a light functionality of VrOne services also include the delivery of photogrammetric and airborne and VrTwo. All modules enjoy the familiar Vr feel and require little lidar planning and design level digital terrain model and digital training once familiar with VrOne. elevation model data sets. The fi rm also produces digital ortho- Cardinal’s corporate mission is to aggressively maintain its photography, and computerized photoplan/profi le sheets using market position in software development while keeping abreast orthorectifi cation or simple photo-rectifi cation techniques overseen of its clients’ needs through superior service and response. All by our ASPRS Certifi ed Photogrammetrists. Common mapping/data software developed by Cardinal Systems is designed for easy input output formats include AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, INROADS, into other CADD and GIS software packages and devices such as Terra model, ERDAS Imagine, and a multitude of other raster imag- plotters. Cardinal’s steadily growing list of clients includes many ing and terrain modeling formats. private companies as well as local, state and Federal agencies. Our Remote sensing, visualization, and GIS database development software is in use throughout North America and Europe as well as services are performed by experienced GIS analysts and technolo- Central/South America and Asia . gists, including data/image interpretation and computerized data Based in our new training facility and corporate offi ce in Flagler processing of scanned and scan digitized infor mation. Project Beach, Florida, Cardinal aims to produce a suite of programs that applications include agri culture, urban planning, forestry, water blend with each other and perform virtually all software functions resources, environmental planning and restoration, NPDES studies, required in the survey and mapping industry. route selection, FERC licensing, storm drainage runoff calculations, Cardinal maintains reseller agents in the United Kingdom, and airfi eld obstructions studies. India and Colombia, South America. For more information, please contact us at (386) 439-2525; Fax: (386) 439-0259; Email: Clark Labs/Clark University [email protected] or visit our web page at www.cardinal- 950 Main Street systems.net. Worcester, MA 01610-1400 (508) 793-7526; (508) 793-8842 (fax) CH2M HILL [email protected]; www.clarklabs.org P. O. Box 2088 Clark Labs is dedicated to the re- Redding, CA 96001 search and development of geo- (530) 243-5886; (530) 339-3239 (fax) spatial technologies for effective [email protected]; www.ch2m.com and responsible decision making CH2M HILL is a full- for environmental management, sustainable resource development service consulting and equitable resource allocation. fi rm of engineers, Clark Labs is best known for its fl agship product, the IDRISI GIS planners, econo mists, and Image Processing software. Since 1987, IDRISI has been used scientists, survey- by professionals in a wide range of industries in more than 175 ors, photogrammetrists, and GIS analysts with more than 18,000 countries worldwide. Environmental managers and researchers employees in over 300 offi c es worldwide. It is the larg est employ- benefi t from the unsurpassed range of geospatial tools—over 250 ee-owned con sulting fi rm in the U.S. modules for the analysis and display of digital spatial information. CH2M HILL’s Geospatial Data Solutions Group is highly quali- Based within the world-renowned Graduate School of Geog- fi ed to provide innovative and cost-saving mapping servic es for raphy at Clark University, Clark Labs is known for pioneering ad- planning and design level projects. Our map ping deliverables are vancements in areas such as decision support, uncertainty manage- tailored to our client’s projects. Thor ough discus sion and re view of ment, classifi er development, change and time series analysis, and client needs are used to identify suitable, imagery/aerial photog- dynamic modeling. Partnering with such organizations as USDA, raphy, map scales, accuracy re quire ments, and fi nal CAD, CAE, or the United Nations and Conservation International, Clark Labs GIS deliverable content and for mat so that mapping pro ducts can leverages its academic base to develop innovative and customized be cost-effectively produced. research tools, provide software solutions to organizations in need CH2M HILL’s Professional Licensed Land Surveyors enjoy a wide and apply geospatial expertise to a range of real-world problems. range of surveying equip ment including High Defi nition Survey (HDS) terrestrial lidar equipment, geodetic grade and resource grade GPS receivers with radio link capabilities, Total Sta tions, high precision electronic levels, and porta ble computing systems to support survey crews on a global basis. Photogrammetric mapping services include aerial triangula-

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COL-EAST, Inc. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group Post Offi ce Box 347 6000 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 300 Harriman & West Airport Boca Raton, FL 33487 North Adams, MA 01247-0347 (561) 994-0555; (561) 381-6018 (fax) (800) 359-8676; (413) 663-3489 (fax) [email protected]; www.crcpress.com [email protected]; www.coleast.com CRC Press – Taylor and Francis Col-East, Inc., founded in 1952, has Group is a premier publisher become a leader in providing the of references and textbooks, Northeastern US engineering and electronic databases and survey community with the highest journals in GIS and Remote Sensing. Founded as the Chemical quality digital mapping and ortho- Rubber Company, CRC originally manufactured and distributed photography possible. In our view laboratory supplies for chemists. It fi rst distributed its Handbook of quality mapping includes a high de- Chemistry and Physics free as a bonus incentive to customers who gree of accuracy, careful attention to purchased a rubber apron, one of the company’s signature items. detail and completeness, and requires consideration of the needs In 1913, the fi rst edition of the “Rubber Handbook” had 116 pages. of the client regarding delivery format and schedule. Eighty-seven editions later, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Our clients range from individual landowners to the Federal Physics remains the defi nitive reference for chemists, physicists, Government and include foresters, architects, planners, surveyors, and engineers throughout the world. Today, CRC Press provides engineers, landscape architects, planners, attorneys and universi- academicians and researchers with immediate access to informa- ties. Our work is used for conceptual planning through construction tion through a myriad of electronic products. design for infrastructure work (roadway/highway and sewer/water CRCnetBASE, our collection of online databases, provides a construction or reconstruction), residential and commercial devel- portal to an ever-growing supply of information. Every month, opment, watershed studies, and environmental assessment and we add new resources to each netBASE to provide up-to-date, remediation. comprehensive information. Following the success of ENGnetBASE, We operate an Aero Commander 500B aircraft equipped with CHEMnetBASE, ATSDR Online, and ENVIROnetBASE, expect to see a Zeiss LMK 2000 camera, with gyro-stabilization and forward- more excellent online collections, including POLYMERSnetBASE, motion compensation. Our fl ight crews have several decades of VisualMEDICINEnetBASE, and BIOTECHnetBASE. experience working in the congested airspace found in the north- In 1973, the Chemical Rubber Company sold their manufacturing eastern United States. Flight planning, navigation and indexing are division and related activities. Concentrating exclusively on pub- accomplished through GPS. lishing, the name was changed to CRC Press, Inc. In 1986, CRC was We operate our own black and white laboratory, equipped with purchased by Times Mirror Company and subsequently expanded Kodak Versamat fi lm processor, Kodak 125 print processor, Actii its product line to include a broad range of textbooks and refer- Copius camera/enlarger, EPC UDS-1 contact printer, etc. In addition ences for scientifi c, medical, and technical professionals. Informa- to supporting the mapping department the lab prints thousands tion Ventures LLC, in partnership with Warburg Pincus, purchased of contact prints and enlargements each year from our extensive CRC Press in January 1997 and changed its name to CRC Press LLC. historical library of photography. CRC Press became a publicly held company under the ownership Since the early 1980’s we have built an extensive library of cur- of Information Holdings, Inc (IHI) in August 1998. In April 2003, rent mapping photography on a speculation basis. The coverage one great tradition joined another as CRC Press became part of the extends from Massachusetts and Rhode Island to southern New Taylor & Francis Group of companies. Founded in 1798, Taylor & Hampshire, central Connecticut and eastern New York. In addition Francis is a leading international academic publisher devoted to to providing our clients with reasonably priced photo products it disseminating scholarly information of the highest quality. enables us to make the maximum usage of our short New England fl ying season and provide our clients with mapping on short notice DAT/EM Systems International during the rest of the year. 8240 Sandlewood Place; Suite 101 We perform our own digital aerotriangulation with a DVP-AT Anchorage, AK 99507-3122 Workstation and AeroSys»AT software. Our seven stereoplotters (907) 522-3681; (907) 522-3688 (fax) include (3) KLT Atlas DSP WorkStations, (1) DVP Digital Soft- [email protected]; www.datem.com copy WorkStation, (2) Kern DSR-11’s, and a Zeiss C-120. Digital orthophotos are produced on our KLT DSP WorkStation. Scanning DAT/EM Systems International is performed on a Wehrli RM-1 Rastermaster. All mapping work is is a leader in the development performed in the KLT ATLAS environment. Data is edited off-line of software for digital mapping and translated into delivery form according to instructions from the and photogrammetric applica- client using KLT and in-house translators. tions. Currently, DAT/EM Systems serves over 350 photogrammet-

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ric fi rms, engineering fi rms and government agencies in more than relevant information from digital image to support fast and accu- 50 countries worldwide. rate decision making crucial to its business process. With an ever-changing technological climate in the mapping Defi niens’ products are built on its platform technology (eCogni- world, DAT/EM Systems stays committed to continued devel- tion) that represents a quantum leap in the realms of digital image opment and implementation of state-of-the-art software and analysis. Our products are offered across chosen markets, initially hardware for digital mapping applications. In its twentieth year, focusing on Earth Observation/Remote Sensing (EO/RS) and Life DAT/EM Systems employs highly technical and creative personnel, Sciences. integrates cutting-edge technology and performs it business trans- Defi niens offers advanced and robust image analysis solutions to actions in an honest and open manner. We take pride in a reputa- accelerate the drug discovery, development, and diagnostics pro- tion for delivering quality systems and superior customer support. cesses in life sciences, and perform satellite and aerial image clas- DAT/EM Systems recognizes the importance of evolving with sifi cation more intelligently, more accurately, and more effi ciently our clients. We welcome all suggestions and feature requests and than traditional methods. consider our clients to be an integral part of the development Defi niens has customers worldwide in the areas of Life Sciences process. and Earth Observation/Remote Sensing (EO/RS), including leading DAT/EM Systems makes mapping easier and provides precise companies, academic centers, and government agencies. Founded data collection and vivid 3D stereo viewing with the following in 1994 by Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Gerd Binnig, Defi niens is based tools: in Munich, Germany. For further information regarding the com- z SUMMIT EVOLUTION¥: An affordable, accurate, user-friendly digital pany and its products please visit www.defi niens.com. PC-based mapping system. z DAT/EM CAPTURE¥: Our popular stereoplotter interface and DeLorme feature data collection program is offered in three stand-alone 2 DeLorme Drive modules and are used for collecting 3D data directly into Yarmouth, ME 04096 AutoCAD®, MicroStation®, or ArcGIS®. DAT/EM CAPTURE can 207-846-7114; (800) 575-2244 (fax) be used with either the SUMMIT EVOLUTION stereoplotter, other [email protected]; www.delorme.com/professional digital stereoplotters or various mechanical stereoplotters. „ DAT/EM CAPTURE for AutoCAD Founded in 1976, DeLorme „ DAT/EM CAPTURE for MicroStation is a leading supplier of paper „ DAT/EM CAPTURE for ArcGIS maps and atlases, consumer z DAT/EM MAP/EDITOR¥: Software for automatic batch and vector and professional software editing in AutoCAD or MicroStation. and GPS hardware, and digital data. The DeLorme product line has recently expanded to include DAT/EM SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL ALSO OFFERS THE Professional GIS Solutions and TopoBird - a fully digital 3D aerial FOLLOWING SERVICES mapping platform. With multispectral sensor and lidar scanner z IMA analytic stereoplotters refurbished to interface with Win- fl own simultaneously, TopoBird integrates one of the the most dows based PC’s. advanced commercial aerial remote sensing technology available. z IMA Upgrades on our clients’ stereoplotters to interface with DeLorme Professional XMap GIS software is an affordable, easy- Windows based PC’s. to-use alternative addressing the needs of the utility, transporta- z Analytical Servicing on the following stereoplotters: P1, P2, P3, tion, government, natural resource, environmental, and business P33 and converted C100, C110, C120 and C130 plotters. markets. z DAT/EM Capture for AutoCAD, MicroStation or ArcGIS for For more information, visit www.delorme.com/professional or traditional analogue and analytical stereoplotter. contact [email protected]

DEFINIENS, Inc. Dewberry Earth Business Unit 8401 Arlington Blvd. 4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100 Fairfax, VA 22031-4619 Boulder, CO 80303 (703) 849-0396; (703) 849-0182 (fax) (303) 546-7935; (303) 546-7936 (fax) [email protected]; www.dewberry.com. info@defi niens.com; www.defi niens.com Dewberry was founded in 1956 ABOUT DEFINIENS as an Architecture & Engineer- Defi niens is a global ing fi rm and is headquartered leader in providing in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 2,000 employees located in advanced image intel- 36 offi ces across 17 states. Dewberry’s geospatial services division ligence solutions and services that enable its clients to harness all combines subject matter experts in the fi elds of photogrammetry,

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The direct digital imagery processing capability Dewberry offers a full compliment of geospatial services includ- is designed for rapid product turn-around of timely information; ing program management, geodesy, aerial acquisition & process- works with scanned fi lm, other airborne digital imagery and satel- ing, lidar acquisition & processing, aerial triangulation, photogram- lite data. metric feature extraction, image analysis, surface modeling, surface DAS serves engineering, architectural, agricultural, forestry and analysis, digital orthophoto production, GIS systems architecture, environmental fi rms, as well as federal, state, county and local gov- data modeling, geospatial business process consulting, facilities ernment agencies for their precision geospatial information needs. management and application development. Dewberry also special- DAS’ ability to provide rapid response mapping services has been izes in the independent quality assurance of geospatial products tested in the most diffi cult of circumstances—amid natural disasters produced by other service professionals. Dewberry was the ESRI in the aftermath of Hurricanes Jeanne, Frances, Ivan Rita, Katrina Business partner of the year in 2005. and Wilma working in partnership with the USACE and FEMA. Our Dewberry’s subject matter experts form the core of our geospa- focus combines the advanced technology of the ADS40 digital tial services business. As an example, our elevation experts have sensor and an effi cient production capability to quickly deliver the authored and edited the ASPRS textbook, “Digital Elevation Model high-accuracy geospatial data critical for supporting our client’s Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual” (1st & 2nd damage assessment and recovery efforts. editions) authored the DEM chapter in ASPRS’ textbook, “Digital Digital Aerial Solutions, LLC is licensed by the State of Florida’s Photogrammetry: An Addendum to the Manual of Photogramme- Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers (LB#7289). The com- try;” authored NGS’ “National Height Modernization Study, Report pany is a small emerging business, Veteran Owned (Vietnam Era). to Congress;” and authored various elevation data guidelines and specifi cations for FEMA as well as the National Digital Elevation Digital Mapping, Inc. (DMI) Program (NDEP). 21062 Brookhurst Street, Suite 101 In addition to the geospatial business, Dewberry also performs Huntington Beach, CA 92646 complete architecture and engineering services, with emphasis on (714) 968-5459; (714) 968-2429 (fax) transportation planning and engineering, construction engineering [email protected]; www.admap.com; www.gisbank.com services, water resources management, land design and surveying, municipal and environmental engineering, building services and Digital Mapping, Inc. (DMI) architecture, and disaster response and recovery management. specializes in Aerial photog- raphy- both with traditional Digital Aerial Solutions, LLC fi lm and state of the art digital technology, Light Detection and 8409 Laurel Fair Circle, Suite 100 Ranging (lidar)for terrain scanning and processing,Digital Ortho- Tampa, FL 33610 photography, Airborne GPS w/ IMU, Digital Photogrammetric (813) 628-0788; (813) 628-0777 (fax) Mapping, Close-range photogrammetry, digital elevation/terrain [email protected]; www.digitalaerial.com model (DEM/DTM), GIS image analysis, GIS photogrammetry, GPS Digital Aerial Solutions, LLC, (DAS), support and data conversion, and scanning. Tampa, Florida provides precision DMI is a California Corporation and a woman owned business digital aerial data acquisition, and (WBE/SBE/MBE) certifi ed by the Offi ce of Small & Minority Busi- imagery processing services. DAS ness in the County of Los Angeles and San Bernardino. DMI has employs two of Leica’s latest genera- more than 21 years of experience in aerial photography, digital tion ADS-40 airborne digital large-format sensors fl own onboard photogrammetry, high resolution digital orthophotography, scan- a twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest-II and 421C Golden Eagle ning and data conversion, and related services, all of which are aircraft equipped with airborne GPS, IMU instrumentation and an performed in-house. We have added the Airborne lidar Sensor onboard fl ight management system for monitoring data acquisition (Optech Gemini) unit and workfl ow technology, with our state of and system performance. The ADS-40 sensor, having an all-digital the art Digital Mapping Camera (DMC) by Z/I Imaging. We offer fl ow-line, has simultaneous panchromatic, red, green, blue and a complete range of services, without compromise, that we are near infrared band collection capability for multispectral analysis, confi dent will be compatible with our clients’ needs. DMI is a solid, stereo viewing, and large area mapping projects. stable fi rm that has enjoyed steady growth since inception in 1987. DAS’ complete digital workfl ow starts at mission fl ight plan- We began with just two employees and have since grown to a ning through image acquisition, data download from aircraft into team of 44 professionals, and multiple aircraft platforms. automated processes to perform aerotriangulation, support digital This color, infrared, or panchromatic, multi-spectral high

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resolution imagery begins with our airborne Digital Mapping the value of information, and creating new ways to achieve com- Camera, the DMC. This is a frame –based sensor that incorporates petitive advantage. all the benefi ts and technological enhancements the mapping industry can now expect. Our clients range from government THE DIGITALGLOBE DIFFERENCE municipalities, group consortiums, utilities, engineering surveying DigitalGlobe is the only geospatial content provider to take an end- fi rms, realtors, and developers. to-end approach to geospatial imagery, from acquiring proprietary The imagery is archived and accessible through www.gisbank. high-resolution images through a leading-edge satellite and aerial com, and is updated continuously, at varying resolutions. Special network, to integrating and distributing that data through GlobeX- specifi cations for “on the fl y” fl ight/ project plans can be arranged. plorer, a proprietary web-based search and retrieval system that Being based in Orange County, California since 1987, DMI has makes it easy to fi nd, purchase and download global imagery. To attained a respected background in both service and support, if the customer, DigitalGlobe becomes the “One-Stop-Shop” for ac- necessary, as well as the delivery of orthophotography, mosa- curate, current, context-aware, high-resolution, unclassifi ed digital ics, and topography. Our goal is to exceed client’s expectations, Earth imagery. and guarantee that we offer the best solution the photogrammetry IGITAL LOBE GIVES OU industries input to growth management, transportation, and envi- D G G Y z The industry’s most complete, most current provider of high ronmental applications. resolution digital Earth imagery and products. We always outline our recommended technological approach to z An integrated Web-based delivery platform for faster, easier all of our surveying, mapping, and photogrammetry projects. Our discovery and delivery of geospatial information and products. advanced technical capabilities, including the tasks and personnel z The only company with two second generation digital imag- involved in completing our satisfactory services, are always pre- ery satellites under construction; the company continues to pared for enhancing the project’s deliverable. We realize that all of outpace competitors in improving the capacity, fl exibility and our repeat clients and new partners are seeking input from a broad agility of its constellation. spectrum of functional experts in this evolving technology. Our intent is to supply these decision makers with the correct infor- WHAT YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT, ANYWHERE ON EARTH mation for the optimal business decision, minimize complexities, DigitalGlobe is building a constellation of high-resolution earth and enhancing and updating the deliverables. This always leads to imaging satellites and a comprehensive geo-information product establishing the confi dence in our support today, and as partners in store – digitalglobe.com – that allows you to quickly access and or- the future. der a wide variety of imagery and derivative information products, including: DigitalGlobe z 60-centimeter panchromatic and color imagery 1601 Dry Creek Drive; Suite 260 z 2.4-meter multispectral imagery Longmont, CO 80503 z Robust 60-centimeter and better than one meter aerial Library (800) 496-1225 or (303) 684-4561; (303) 684-4562 (fax) All together, DigitalGlobe data sources represent the market’s [email protected]; www.digitalglobe.com most robust collection of up-to-date spatial information.

DigitalGlobe® was THE DIGITALGLOBE SYSTEM founded in 1992 as the The DigitalGlobe System facilitates the collection and archival of fi rst commercial provider high-quality geospatial information data and ensures the most of geospatial satellite imagery. The role of geospatial informa- easy-to-use and fl exible distribution possible. DigitalGlobe’s Quick- tion has changed dramatically over the past two decades, and Bird satellite is the world’s highest resolution commercial imaging today geospatial data is a critical element in many of the desktop, system. The company’s next-generation WorldView 1 satellite is internet and enterprise information systems that businesses and scheduled to launch in mid-2007, and its WorldView 2 satellite is governments rely on for mission-critical decision support. Digital- anticipated to launch in late 2008. Globe continues to lead the industry, providing the most complete, DigitalGlobe’s QuickBird satellite features several technical ad- easiest-to-access source of high-resolution geospatial content to vantages for providing clear and accurate imagery: meet the needs of organizations in the commercial, civil govern- z Highest available resolution ment, defense and intelligence communities. Today, DigitalGlobe’s z Highest collection capacity Image Library is the largest and most complete source of unclassi- z Highest accuracy fi ed high-resolution satellite imagery available. Every day hundreds z The largest high-resolution swath width of public, private and governmental organizations rely on Digital- Customers can choose from signifi cant, relevant, current imagery Globe to meet their specifi c needs for current and high-resolution in our extensive satellite and aerial ImageLibrary or task QuickBird geospatial content that integrates easily into existing IT and GIS to collect up-to-date information relevant to their specifi c require- infrastructures. These organizations leverage DigitalGlobe content ments. To learn more about tasking, please contact Customer for driving contextual and mission-critical applications, increasing Service at: 800-496-1225.

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To learn about the DigitalGlobe products, please visit our web- DTM Corporation was formed in September site at: www.digitalglobe.com. DigitalGlobe is headquartered in 2006, to provide aerial photography, scanning, Longmont, Colorado. aero-triangulation, digital mapping and ortho- photo services. The principals, Nick Dudley, DIMAC SYSTEMS, LLC CGM and Mike Thompson, P.Eng. combined 1230 Hunter Court their knowledge and experience of 36 years Longmont, CO 80501 in the mapping sciences to form a company (303) 651-2018; (303) 651-7693 (fax) whose focus is on accuracy, quality and timing of products and [email protected]; www.dimacsystems.com services using leading technologies and tools. DTM chose VrOne and VrTwo for its softcopy photogrammet- FULFILLING THE PROMISE ric solution. Developed by Cardinal Systems LLC, this software OF DIGITAL IMAGERY package is written by photogrammetrists for photogrammetrists DIMAC Systems truly resulting in a system that is both effi cient and easy to use. In addi- believes that behind its mission and desire to offer a new prod- tion to comprehensive data compilation and editing tools it offers uct lies something even more signifi cant: the will to provide a aero-triangulation, volume calculations and orthophoto processing. new approach to digital aerial cameras. This concept focuses on a DTM performs all mapping with LCD monitors and the Planar simple, practical and dedicated device in which functionality and display system. This system provides superior image quality and fl exibility prevail over rigidity and complexity, with one purpose in resolution while at the same time reducing operator fatigue. mind: meeting the imagery acquisition needs of aerial photography Scanning is performed on a Wherli RM-6 Scanner which comes companies. with proprietary dust and scratch removal software. This greatly The development of the DiMAC has been based on over 20 improves timing and quality of the scans and fi nal orthophoto years of experience in aerial cartography. As such, the DiMAC products delivered to clients. incorporates all of the essential requirements for a large format Aero-triangulation adjustments are performed using AeroSys AT, digital aerial camera, including the following features: developed by Dr. Matt Stevens. The bundle adjustment software can be run inside VrOne or independently as a stand alone module. z Area CCD sensor that produces frame-based imagery For further information, please contact Nick Dudley dudley@dtm- z A new footprint of 10,500 by 7,200 pixels global.com or Mike Thompson [email protected] at z True color imagery acquired from a color CCD 604-592-6522 or visit www.dtm-global.com. z True forward motion compensation (FMC) performed directly on the CCD during image acquisition z Flexible and modular system confi guration that allows for an Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. optimal photogrammetric and orthophoto solution 1402 Airport Road z Upgradeable design that is easily maintained in the fi eld, Post Offi ce Box 7 resulting in a cost-effective large format digital aerial camera Bridgewater, VA 22812-0007 Today this affordable, practical and functional camera system is (540) 828-6070; (540) 828-4031 (fax) offered not only to users from Europe but also in North America [email protected]; www.dynamicaviation.com through DIMAC Systems, LLC a DIMAC Systems s.à.r.l. joint venture Dynamic Aviation with VXServices, LLC located in Longmont, Colorado. DIMAC Sys- specializes in provid- tems, LLC represents a fully integrated company combining innova- ing aircraft and aviation tive product development already performed in Europe with strong infrastructure to both public sector agencies and commercial orga- manufacturing and support expertise based in North America. nizations with exacting data needs, but lacking aviation expertise. HEADQUATERS We offer versatile, superior aerial platforms into which existing and DIMAC SYSTEMS, sàrl emerging technologies can be installed to acquire data of all types. 95 Grand Rue By allowing our customers to allocate their capital to technology L-3313 Bergem and not aircraft, Dynamic Aviation makes it possible for our cus- LUXEMBURG tomers to operate more effi ciently. + 352 2651 2166; + 352 2651 2165 (fax) Our large fl eet of specially modifi ed King Airs, coupled with our aviation infrastructure, has enabled Dynamic Aviation to become Dudley Thompson Mapping Corp. (DTM) the international leader in providing aircraft and crew for airborne data acquisition. Applications utilizing our aircraft are nearly 7445 132nd Street, Suite 2025 unlimited. Our aerial platforms can be deployed to obtain lidar, Surrey, BC V3W 1J8 multispectral and hyperspectral data. They may be used for aerial CANADA photography, airborne geophysical survey, and air sampling; as (604) 592-6522; (866) 902-2923 (fax) well as for EO/IR and synthetic aperture radar scopes of work. [email protected]; www.dtm-global.com

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To learn more about Dynamic Aviation and its fl ight services, MAIN ACTIVITIES please visit the company’s website at www.dynamicaviation. EADS Systems & Defence Electronics specializes in new electronic com/airborne.htm or telephone Steve Scates at (540) 828-6070 technologies, and is a leader in the fi eld of image acquisition and extension 3503. processing systems and their applications, as well as for command & control, observation, surveillance, intelligence and communica- E. Coyote Enterprises, Inc. tions systems. P.O. Box 1119 228 Lee Road PROPOSED PRODUCTS Mineral Wells, TX 76068-1119 ASRO-X, SOSTAR-X, and SAR manned airborne systems; HALE, (940) 325-0757; (940) 325-0941 (fax) MALE and tactical UAVs. [email protected]; www.ecoyote.com Satellite or aerial imagery exploitation systems (PEPITE, OCAPI, EVI). Geographic data (PRODIGEO, ATG) and cartographic display E. Coyote Enterprises, Inc. has been a supplier of equipment and (Geogrid) systems. services to the photogrammetric and aerial survey profession since Multisatellite stations - EAGLE VISION, command, control & 1977. With the adaptability and fl exibility of the most successful of exploitation ground stations, and SaSTORE data archiving and dis- animals, the coyote, ECE helps its clients meet the technological semination system. and economic challenges that characterize the profession by offer- C3I systems for all applications - Air Force, Army, Navy, Joint ing the most suitable choices of cost-effi cient equipment. We also Services, and logistics from tactical through to strategic levels. provide brokerage service. Specialties (Aeronautics and Space) Multisatellites - SPOT, HE- Airborne imaging equipment and peripherals are our specialty. LIOS, IRS, Quickbird, Landsat, ERS, Radarsat. In the USA, Mexico, and Canada we now offer the jenaoptronik JAS 150, a second generation multi-spectral aerial digital scanner CLIENT REFERENCES for remote sensing and photogrammetry, and the photogrammet- CNES, DGA, ESA, EURESTAT, European Union, BWB, Ministry of ric processing software suite JenaStereo, available in mid-2006. Research, US POD, ASTRIUM, OHB, Armed Forces Directorate of We sell and support the IGI CCNS4 and the AEROcontrol option Materiel. for fl ight planning and execution and precise positioning, along with the other IGI instrumentation such as LiteMapper lidar system CLIENT REFERENCES (OTHER SECTORS) and the medium-format DigiCam digital aerial camera. Civil Security, Ministries of the Environment, NATO We offer the GSM 3000 gyrostabilized mount, which greatly enhances airborne data collection for digital instruments and tradi- Eagle Mapping, Ltd. tional fi lm cameras. Suite 201 – 2071 Kingsway Avenue The LOCKE-On video viewfi nder/overlap control system is Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6N2 helping to make photo fl ights easier and more accurate, at a very CANADA reasonable cost, for aerial survey crews around the world. (877) 942-5551; (604) 942-5951 (fax) We are the worldwide authorized support and maintenance [email protected]; www.eaglemapping.com facility for all LMK aerial camera systems and have the expertise to Eagle Mapping delivers high quality service other aerial cameras as well. digital mapping, data and imagery tailored to our client’s unique needs. EADS Defence and Security Systems, SA The Eagle Mapping groups’ (ISO) 6 rue Dewoitine BP14 global services offer turnkey mapping 78142 Velizy Villacoublay Cedex, solutions for diverse industry sectors FRANCE and stages of development. Our con- +33 1 34 63 73 50; +33 1 34 63 72 50 (fax) sultative specialists work closely with [email protected]; www.geomatics-eads.net clients, combining industry, technol- A European subsidiary of Group EADS, ogy and languages to answer specifi c business challenges. Systems & Defence Electronics S.A. YOU CHOOSE comprises fi ve Operational Units: AIR- z Business Use, Industry, Language, Scale, Resolution and Format …. BORNE SYSTEMS (AS), C3I, INTELLIGENCE z Volumes, Drainage, Contours or Breaklines…. SURVEILLANCE RECONNAISSANCE (ISR), z For access corridors, development, exploration, environmental NAVAL & GROUND SYSTEMS (N&GS), BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT studies, investors or industrial operations? INTERNATIONAL (BDI). WE DELIVER With our high quality deliverables you can reference data, analyze

502 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers projects in 3D, visualize terrain and communicate your results to 2008 with its full confi dence on products quality and fl exible ser- business partners and investors. vices to the customers. EDC increases its data production capacity by three times of LEVERAGE WORLDWIDE CAPACITY, CAPABILITY, AND COL- 2007 capacity with additional 920 operators and management by LABORATION TO CREATE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. the middle of 2008 to meet with growing data production demand from North America, Europe and Japan. Eagle Mapping is ISO 9001:2000 registered and has successfully EDC also expands its data production capacity for lidar. EDC provided support to our clients since 1985. established lidar Data Center in Hebei Province (3 hours drive from Beijing City) in January, 2008 and will start full capacity operation DIGITAL MAPPING, DATA AND IMAGERY SERVICES from April, 2008 to meet with the growing international demand z 3D Fly-Through Presentations for lidar data production. z Aerial Photography z Geodesic Surveys EASTDAWN CORPORATION (EDC) PRODUCTS & SERVICES z GIS Data Conversion EDC provides the premium products and services to help our client z Global Positioning Surveys to view, monitor, and analyze the earth’s natural and cultural fea- z Hard Copy to Digital Conversion tures. By using our high-quality, large-capability, price-competition z Lidar Acquisition and Processing Mapping, Remote Sensing and GIS products and services, clients z Orthophoto Mosaics are solving problems, utilizing resources, and managing com- z Photogrammetric Compilation munities and environments. The products and services cross the z Satellite Imagery whole industry services chain from data acquiring, data processing z Scanning and Aerotriangulation and various industrial applications that satisfi es client’s diversifi ed z Subterranean Surveys demands and needs. z Topographic Maps PHOTOGRAMMETRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Eastdawn Corporation z Aerial Triangulation (AT) 10th Floor - Sinosteel Plaza z DTM generation No.8 Haidian Street, Haidian District z Digital Orthophoto rectifi cation Beijing 100080 z Planimetric feature extraction CHINA z Topographic mapping 86-10-62686799; 86-10-62686790 (fax) z Thematic mapping [email protected]; www.eastdawn.com.cn/english z Data Processing and Post Processing z Lidar data processing and production Eastdawn Corporation (EDC), z 3D building generation headquartered in Beijing, P. R. China, is international REMOTE SENSING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES geospatial data production z Satellite imagery distribution and remote sensing company. EDC is wholly owned subsidiary of z Satellite imagery processing Eastdawn Group Inc., (EDG), owned by international investors. EDC z Applications is registered as WOFE (Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise) in China and has Data Production Center in Beijing with its capacity of 420 Eastern Topographics operators and managements. EDC is purely private company and, Post Offi ce 970, 495 Center Street among privately owned geospatial data production companies in Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0970 China, it is one of the largest in terms of sales revenue (2007). (603) 569-2400; (603) 569-8200 (fax) EDC has a sister company, Beijing Earth Observation Ltd, (BEO) [email protected]; www.e-topo.com wholly owned by EDG. BEO is the master distributor of IKONOS (GeoEye, USA) imagery, the exclusive distributor of CartoSat - 1 EASTERN (ISRO, India) imagery and has a sole marketing agreement of TOPOGRAPHICS COSMO - Skymed (e - GEOS, Italy) imagery for the entire Chinese (E-TOPO®) is a full market. service aerial mapping fi rm based in the Lakes Region Area of New EDC’s data production capabilities have been trained by the top Hampshire that has been providing high quality accurate map- Japanese areal surveying companies for the last 5 years and estab- ping for engineering and surveying consultants for over thirty (30) lished reputation in the Japanese market for well managed preci- years. We specialize in the production of high quality, engineer- sion accuracy, well controlled data security and punctual delivery ing level detail topographic mapping. Our turn around times of products. Now, EDC will export its data production capabilities lead the industry, with projects under 30 acres delivered in three to North American and European market from the beginning of business days, and projects up to 100 acres delivered in ten busi-

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ness days. Our fl ight crews have logged several thousand hours software tools, and creative applications sets the stage for today’s of cartographic aerial mapping in the diffi cult terrain and climatic automated mapping revolution. conditions often encountered in the northeast region. Our pho- z ESRI’s comprehensive product line ranges from desktop GIS to togrammetrists / mapping technicians are intimately familiar with GIS for the enterprise. the topography, ground surface conditions, foliage, and cultural z ArcGIS — a scalable family of software comprising a complete features found in the northeastern United States. geographic information system, built on industry standards, E-TOPO® has extensive experience specifi c to aerial photog- that is rich in functionality and works out of the box. Organi- raphy and digital photogrammetric mapping, employing high zations deploy the software of ArcGIS— ArcView, ArcEditor, standards and quality control measures that continue to assure ArcInfo, ArcSDE, and ArcIMS— in a confi guration appropriate the accuracy of our mapping. All mapping is compiled under the for their needs. immediate supervision and direction of Photogrammetrists certifi ed z ArcIMS — the foundation for distributing GIS data and ap- by the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. plications on the Internet. GPS ground control services are also available and are provided by z ArcPad — provides database access, mapping, GIS, and our in-house Licensed Land Surveyors. global positioning system (GPS) integration to users out in the Aerial photography is captured with two company owned and fi eld via handheld and mobile devices. one seasonally leased Cessna 206 aircraft that are confi gured Software functionality and quality, and full support of clients specifi cally for aerial mapping. Imagery is exposed with WILD throughout the process of acquiring and implementing a GIS, place RC8 (Universal Aviogon) aerial cameras. E-TOPO also maintains a ESRI at the head of the industry. New and substantial software complete black and white photo lab. enhancements, support features, training courses, and applications Digital photogrammetric mapping is compiled on six (6) fi rst development services are added regularly to the impressive ESRI order analytical KERN DSR15s, each collecting data utilizing program, executed by experienced and innovative professional KLT/ATLAS & TIN software at individual PC work-stations. Primary staff using state-of-the-art technology. collection methodology is Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) includ- ESRI strives to provide a system that will help accomplish tasks ing breaklines and spot elevations. Digital orthophotography is faster, easier, and better than by using another system. produced utilizing our KLT/Atlas Softcopy station. E-TOPO® has continued to build an in-house library of stock low EUROSENSE altitude (1”=400’-650’) aerial photography suitable for accurate Nervierstaan 54 two foot (2’) contour mapping. This library photography is ex- B-1780 Wemmel, posed only during the optimum spring months with high sun angle BELGIUM ® and complete defoliation. E-TOPO ’s readily available library of +32 2 460 7000; +32 2 460 4958 (fax) stereo imagery covers much of the northeast, including southern [email protected]; www.eurosense.com Maine, New Hampshire, central & eastern Massachusetts, all of Rhode Island, Connecticut, southeastern and up-state New York, EUROSENSE is an international re- and portions of Vermont and New Jersey. mote sensing group with operation- For more information concerning E-TOPO®, including library al production branches in Belgium, coverage and employment opportunities, please visit our web site The Netherlands, Germany, France, at www.e-topo.com. Hungary, The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. EUROSENSE ESRI Environmental Systems Research Inst, Inc. employs a staff of more than 200 highly specialized members. All services offered by EUROSENSE are fully integrated within 380 New York Street the group: aerial photography, aerial lidar (aerial laser scanning for Redlands, CA 92373-8100 height measurements), photo interpretation, processing and inter- (909) 793-2853; (909) 793-5953 (fax) pretation of digital satellite images, production of photogrammetric [email protected]; www.esri.com and topographic maps, GIS/LIS and AM/FM database development ESRI of Redlands, California, is the world leader and consultancy, city and landscape planning, inventory of forests in the expanding fi eld of geographic information and natural resources, digital orthophotography, cartography, hy- systems (GIS), with estimated annual revenue of drography, environmental studies, and lots of other activities. $427 million. EUROSENSE operates a fl eet consisting of fi ve twin-engined The privately-held company provides a wide survey aircraft equipped with a highly precise satellite naviga- range of GIS software and related services to tion system and has six photogrammetric Leica RC30 cameras clients worldwide through its headquarters, U.S. equipped with the complete series of lenses (f=9, 15, 21, 30 cm). regional offi ces, subsidiary companies overseas, and more than Aerial photos are developed using several roller transport de- 90 distributors worldwide. Founded in 1969, ESRI’s early research veloping machines for all types of fi lm (black-and-white, colour and development in cartographic data structure, specialized GIS and colour infrared positive and negative fi lm). For thermal and

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(was EarthData) Elevation Models) using a lidar or Airborne Laser Scanner (ALS) of 7320 Executive Way LH Systems. Frederick, MD 21704 EUROSENSE’s photogrammetric equipment comprises more (301) 948-8550; (301) 963-2064 (fax) than 13 analytical photogrammetric instruments (a.o. Leica SD [email protected]; www.earthdata.com 2000, Zeiss P1 and P3), as well as more than 20 digital photogram- metric or softcopy instruments (SOCET SET). For more than 50 years, Fugro Earth- Thanks to the unique EUDICORT® system (EUrosense DIgital Data has provided customized map- Cartographic ORThophoto system), EUROSENSE is a world leader ping and GIS solutions to support the in the production of digital colour, colour infrared and black-and- geospatial needs of public- and private- white orthophotomaps. EUDICORT® allows very precise radiomet- sector customers worldwide. Working ric and geometric corrections to obtain digital orthophotomaps from a large fl eet of aircraft, Fugro of the highest quality. Overmore, in 1988 EUROSENSE was the EarthData collects aerial photography fi rst company worldwide to realize, in a production environment, and uses lidar and imaging radar technology to produce high-accu- digital colour orthophotomaps by means of the above mentioned racy 3D terrain models of the earth’s surface. Fugro EarthData also EUDICORT® system (exhibited at the ASPRS Conference in St. deploys other remote sensing technologies for thermal and multi- Louis and at the ISPRS Conference in Kyoto in 1988). spectral data collection and product development. Our GIS experts For the execution of hydrographic surveys, EUROSENSE has specialize in geodatabase design, application development, web- developed the BEASAC® (Belfotop Eurosense Acoustic-Sound- based applications, and 3D city modeling and visualization tools. ing Air Cushion platform), a unique system for fast and accurate Using advanced technologies, Fugro EarthData offers customers bathymetric soundings (single beam and multibeam) by means of a number of unique services that expand traditional mapping and an air-propellered hovercraft. GIS applications. These include EarthData’s exclusive GeoSAR radar mapping system for rapid production of high-resolution DEMs and Federal Geographic Data Committee imagery over large-coverage areas; Pixel FactoryTM digital image processing for accurate, direct-to-digital base mapping projects 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive with fast turnaround times; and SIMmetry, Fugro EarthData’s web- MS 590 USGS National Center based spatial information management system that integrates 2D Reston, VA 20192-0001 maps with 3D analysis and modeling capabilities for improved (703) 648-4150; (703) 648-5755 (fax) decision–making. [email protected]; www.fgdc.gov Fugro EarthData is part of the international Fugro group of com- The Federal Geographic Data panies and is one of the most respected geospatial organizations Committee (FGDC) is an inter- in the world. Owning acquisition-to-product delivery resources, agency committee that promotes Fugro EarthData has the fl exibility to be innovative and responsive, the coordinated development, the control to ensure quality and invest in technology, and the use, sharing, and dissemination of commitment to serve our customer’s geospatial needs. geospatial data on a national basis. This nationwide data publishing ef- Fugro Horizons, Inc. (was Horizons, Inc.) fort is known as the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The 3600 Jet Drive NSDI is a physical, organizational, and virtual network designed to Rapid City, SD 57703 enable the development and sharing of this nation’s digital geo- (605) 343-0280; (605) 343-0305 (fax) graphic information resources. [email protected]; www.fugrohorizons.com The Offi ce of Management and Budget (OMB) established the FGDC in 1990 and rechartered the committee in its August 2002 About Fugro Horizons, Inc. Horizons, revision of Circular A-16, “Coordination of Geographic Informa- Inc., recently joined the Fugro NV tion and Related Spatial Data Activities.” The FGDC is a 19 member group of companies, a worldwide interagency committee composed of representatives from the Ex- leader in the collection, processing, ecutive Offi ce of the President, and Cabinet level and independent and interpretation of data related to

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the earth’s surface. Fugro has offi ces in more than 50 countries and GeoEye maintains long-term relationships within government and private 21700 Atlantic Boulevard sectors. Joining this global family serves not only to expand Hori- Dulles, VA 20166 zon’s geographic reach and services range, but also ensures our (703) 480-7500; (703) 450-9570 (fax) continued legacy of technology leadership. This acquisition brings [email protected]; www.geoeye.com together the best of Fugro, and Horizons for the benefi t of our existing and future customers. And while our footprint is now truly GeoEye is the world’s largest global, maintaining our local and regional presence throughout the commercial remote sens- US signals our commitment to the domestic market. Working with ing company, delivering existing and perspective customers, we will continue to uncover the highest-quality, most geospatial needs and develop partnerships toward solutions. accurate imagery to bet- (www.fugrohorizons.com) ter map, measure, monitor, and manage the world. GeoEye was formed as a result of ORBIMAGE’s acquisition of Space Imaging Furnas Centrals Eletricas S/A in January 2006. GeoEye owns and operates three earth imaging satellites: IKONOS, OrbView-3, and OrbView-2, and has GeoEye-1 Rua Real Grandeza 219 under development. GeoEye has built a fully integrated receiving, SL, 201 B processing, and distribution network for delivering high-quality 22293-900 BOTAFOGO, RJ imagery products to customers around in the world. BRAZIL GeoEye provides image-derived geospatial information and intelligence to commercial businesses and government organiza- GeoCue Corporation tions. GeoEye imagery products serve the growing national and 9668 Madison Blvd., Suite 101 international demand for highly-detailed imagery in applications Madison, AL 35758 such as mapping, environmental monitoring, urban planning, (256) 461-8289; (256) 461-8249 (fax) resource management, homeland defense, national security, and [email protected]; www.geocue.com emergency preparedness. GeoCue Corporation is a software THE GEOEYE CONSTELLATION development and consulting GeoEye-1, slated for launch in Spring 2007, will capture image de- services company with a single tail up to 0.41-meters for panchromatic images, and 1.65-meters focus—to make our core product, for multispectral images. GeoEye-1 will collect large areas of up to GeoCue, the standard framework 700,000 sq. km. per day, and will offer inherent geolocation accu- of choice for geospatial process racy of less than 3 meters; the highest of any commercial imaging management. system ever built. We are dedicated to creating tools and techniques for improv- IKONOS produces 1-meter panchromatic and 4-meter multi- ing geospatially organized processes. Our mission is to move the spectral imagery that can be combined in a variety of ways to ac- world of workstation-centric production to enterprise systems. commodate a wide range of high resolution imagery applications. This means that production shops should be able to work on large OrbView-3 offers a full range of both standard and enhanced projects with many technicians without worrying about the minutia images derived from 1-meter panchromatic and 4-meter multi- of locating data, fi nding software, tasking technicians and deter- spectral digital imagery. It also offers stereo-imaging capability, mining which particular set of software programs to execute to and real-time direct downlinking to international ground stations. produce the desired output product. OrbView-2 provides 1-km multispectral imagery that primarily We have developed a roadmap that lays out a product strategy supports the SeaStar Fisheries Information Service with daily fi sh- that will allow companies engaged in nearly any sort of spatial fi nding maps for fi shing vessels around the world. In addition, it is production operations to migrate to a controlled environment used for environmental monitoring purposes and naval operations. without giving up the years of workfl ow perfection and dollars of tool investment that they have made in current best practices. AT-A-GLANCE Our relationships with our customers date back over the three Headquarters: Dulles, Virginia decades of the migration of geospatial processing from paper Imagery Archive: World’s largest archive with over 255 million sq. km. systems to all digital workfl ows. These relationships are character- Orders and Information: (800) 232-9037 ized by direct honesty and a commitment to making our customers Website: www.geoeye.com successful over the long term. Our goal is to establish and maintain mutually profi table relationships with our customers.

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Geographic Resource Solutions DATA SERVICES 1125 16th St., Suite 213 GRS performs advanced technical data services to improve the Arcata, CA 95521 quality and functionality of our clients’ data. (707) 822-8005; (707) 822-2864 (fax) [email protected]; www.grsgis.com WEB GIS MAPPING Many of our clients want to present and serve their spatial data in Geographic Resource Solu- an intranet or Internet environment. GRS designs interactive GIS tions (GRS) was founded in web sites using both commercial and open-source development 1989 to provide superior environments such as ArcIMS, GeoMedia WebMap, and Mapserver. technical and consulting ser- vices to the international GIS Geolas Consulting and Remote Sensing community. Bahnhofstr. 36d We at GRS are proud of our continued success in providing GIS D-83677 Reichersbeuern and remote sensing services of exceptional quality. Our dedica- GERMANY tion to the needs of our clients and our technical expertise are +49-8041-7939752; +49-8041-7939753 (fax) demonstrated by the loyalty of our clientele. We are selective [email protected]; www.geolas.com about the work we attempt, but we are fl exible, innovative and can effectively adapt the unforeseen challenges of GIS projects. GeoLas Consulting is an Our signifi cant experience with a variety of GIS applications and engineering fi rm and software enable us to design solutions and ensure the success of service provider specialized our clients’ projects. on Airborne Laser Mapping Our clients include progressive local, state, federal, and private (lidar). With over 14 years organizations that are involved in a wide variety of disciplines: of experience in the devel- z Forest Management, opment of lidar systems, lidar survey operations, and data process- z Wildfi re Prevention, ing, we provide fi rst hand expertise and services for this exciting z Wildland Resource Management, technology, helping our customers to map the world in 3D. z Petroleum, Our background in topographic lidar system development reach- z Wildlife Management, es back to the early 1990s when we presented the fi rst airborne z Public Utilities, imaging lidar in Europe. We have since pursued the design and z Municipal Planning, deployment of advanced lidar hard- and software giving us deep z Transportation, understanding of the technology and operational requirements. z Assessment & Land Records, and z Environmental Assessment. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: z Technology consulting and training IMAGE CLASSIFICATION z System integration support GRS has developed and refi ned a unique process for developing z Development of lidar processing software (fi ltering, feature detailed land cover data that is unparalleled in the industry. extraction, data quality enhancement, project management, Our unique methods, sensitivity to our clients’ needs, and suc- quality control) cessful project work, combine to make GRS a recognized leader in z Development of advanced topographic and bathymetric lidar the commercial image processing community. systems z Distributor and training for TerraSolid lidar software products FIELD DATA COLLECTION Based on our in-depth knowledge of lidar system technology GRS has designed and developed fi eld data sampling methods and and operations we provide training, project support, and consult- tools that have become widely accepted and used in vegetation ing services to our customers to help them make the most of lidar assessment. technology, and to avoid common pitfalls. We team up with industry partners for the development of ad- ONSULTATION GIS C vanced lidar systems, and innovative post-processing tools. GRS provides expert consultation for design, implementation, and maintenance of complex GIS installations.

GIS ANALYSIS AND MODELING GRS consultants and analysts design and implement complex resource and predictive models for analyzing wildfi re hazard, watershed, wildlife habitat, vegetation condition, wildfi re-fuels, and land cover.

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GRW Aerial Surveys, Inc. als and technicians, Groupe ALTA’s offer comes into fi ve poles of 801 Corporate Drive competence: aerial acquisition, professional services, integration Lexington, KY 40503-5401 services, software products and technologies and a phototheque. (859) 223-3999; (859) 519-4507 (fax) For the aerial acquisition Groupe ALTA have a modern fl eet of [email protected]; www.grwinc.com 10 airplanes offering fl exibility and production capacity and a large range of cameras equipped with different caliber lens of excep- MAPPING AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT tional quality and integrating the latest technologies. They have the - GRW Aerial Surveys, Inc. is among largest analogical and digital laboratory in Canada and the only one the nation’s leading providers of processing color fi lms. photogrammetric mapping services for Groupe ALTA offers complete professional services in the federal, state, municipal, and private clients. Established in 1976, mapping and geomatics fi eld as well as in the specialized fi eld of we provide highly accurate, cost effi cient services, including the telecommunication and forestry. To the complete system develop- following: ment services cycle, in harmony and complementary to the system z Aerial Photography, ABGPS, IMU in place, they implement and integrate the geomatics dimension z Lidar Production quickly and effi ciently. z GPS Surveying Groupe ALTA develops the technologies and commercializes z Photogrammetric Mapping them worldwide. Its subsidiary DVP-GS commits to developing z DEM/DTM powerful photogrametric software and geospatial imagery solu- z Digital Orthophotography tions for the most demanding professionals. z GIS Data Conversion The Groupe ALTA’s Geomatheque is the aerial photographs z Web-Based GIS retail sales counter with the largest aerial photographs collection in z GIS Design and Implementation Quebec, 5 millions photographs in storage, and capacity for digital z Internet/Intranet Development and analogical enlargement for photographic printing. A subsidiary of GRW Engineers, Inc., our company was founded by Mr. G. Reynolds Watkins. Our founder's insistence on techni- HAS Images, Inc. cal excellence and close, personal service lives on as the guid- 136 North St. Clair Street; Suite 300 ing principle at GRW. This dedication to excellence is one of the Dayton, OH 45402-1739 reasons why clients repeatedly select GRW for additional projects. (937) 222-3856; (937) 222-2443 (fax) The quality of our work is further demonstrated in the numerous [email protected]; www.hasimages.com awards our projects have won, both on national and state levels. With over 225 professionals, GRW has offi ces centrally located HAS Images, Inc. is a veteran- in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. We have the owned small business that pro- resources and expertise to ensure the successful delivery of every vides services to aerial survey contract. For more information on how we can assist with your companies, engineering and next project, please contact GRW at (800) 432-9537. mapping fi rms, environmental consulting fi rms, government agen- cies, and other organizations that use aerial and space imagery in Groupe ALTA their research and design projects. 607, 6 Ave De L’Aéroport International We are the only aerial photo lab with six Kodak RT aerial fi lm Jean-Lesage processors, confi gured to process the new generation of black and Quebec, QC G2G 2T4 white and color aerial fi lms. CANADA In addition to the fi nest fi lm processing equipment, HAS Images (418) 667-1913; (418) 266-3114 (Fax) maintains a calibrated Kodak Type 1b sensitometer to provide ac- [email protected]; www.groupealta.com curate sensitometric data for all fi lm emulsions. Our reproduction capabilities include the specialized equipment Groupe ALTA is a North American to make a complete range of conventional products from aerial leader in the fi eld of data solu- fi lms. Our digital services include image scanning with geometric tions and geospatial information. It precision using a LH Systems DSW 700 and Vexcel VX 4000 image implements and exploits the most scanners, rectifi cation, mosaicing, and color hard-copy output to advanced technologies and techniques in the industry of data ac- 48” x 96” using the Cymbolic Sciences Light Jet 5000 RS large quisition and processing as well as diffusion. Groupe ALTA’ s mis- format digital printer. To assure only quality products are delivered sion is to supply to its customers integrated geospatial solutions we use and sell the HAS Film Cleaning System. This table top unit and support them in their geomatics implementation process so as is designed to clean the emulsion and base in a single pass. An to offer lasting solution to their needs. optional static elimination kit can also be purchased. With a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 profession- With our goal to be a one-stop shop, we have become an autho-

508 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers rized dealer of Kodak Aerial products. This gives us the ability to LIDAR SERVICES fully meet our customer demands. HJW offers lidar operations and ground processing to produce a Having the most advanced laboratory equipment available is range of precision elevation data products. In addition, we often important, but it’s HAS people who make the difference. They use a hybrid approach incorporating photogrammetric and lidar bring professional expertise to evaluating photographic processing techniques to leverage the strengths of each data source in order systems, equipment calibration and maintenance, photographic to generate optimal terrain-based products. HJW has experience reproduction techniques, quality control procedures and effl uent with state-of-the-art lidar processing methodologies and software, management. They understand the technical vocabulary, product and has applied them to quality control procedures for county- applications, and quality assurance demands of the photogrammet- wide datasets. Our success with handling lidar data has relied ric and remote sensing industries. heavily on photogrammetric techniques and experience with If you have questions or need additional information about our digital terrain modeling. capabilities, services, fi lm cleaner or Kodak aerial products, just call Gail, Ed, Tiffi ny, Ken, or Harry. ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY HJW’s digital orthophoto production facility has been designed HJW GeoSpatial, Inc. for high capacity and superior quality. Since HJW can perform all 2001 Broadway, 3rd Floor functions of digital orthophoto processing completely in-house, we Oakland, CA 94612 provide full control of quality and fi nal product validation to correct (510) 834-2001; (510) 834-2101 (fax) for errors when they arise. [email protected]; www.hjw.com QA/QC OVERSIGHT Founded in 1949, HJW performs all mapping services, providing QA/QC reports HJW GeoSpatial has for all key steps in the workfl ow, in order to keep you completely long been established informed and comfortable with the quality of service and product as a leader in precision photogrammetric mapping. HJW offers a being delivered. Additionally, we offer QA/QC oversight for clients full portfolio of professional mapping and imaging services, provid- undertaking new mapping services or wishing to assess the quality ing high-quality geospatial content based on a range of airborne of existing GIS and other geospatial content. and satellite-based technologies and advanced ground processing. Our certifi ed professionals offer a wealth of experience in photo- CUSTOM MAPPING SERVICES grammetric mapping, lidar-derived products, orthophotography, Our certifi ed photogrammetric project management professionals remote sensing, QA/QC oversight, and integrated spatial data are uniquely qualifi ed to address a broad range of precision map- solutions. Our core values of partnered project design, product ping and measurement problems, using experience gained over quality, and timeliness, are complemented by a commitment to thousands of projects and several decades to develop a custom- innovation and creative implementation of new technologies to as- ized solution for each client. sure our clients of the highest-level quality and service excellence. INPHO GmbH AERIAL AND SATELLITE IMAGERY Smaragdweg 1 In conjunction with our Pacifi c Aerial Surveys division, HJW offers 70174 Stuttgart, a full range of airborne remote sensing services, including fi lm GERMANY and digital imagery and lidar operations. We operate the Vexcel +49 711 228 810; +49 711 228 8111 (fax) UltraCamX from Microsoft to provide the best quality in color and [email protected]; www.inpho.de multispectral imaging for photogrammetric applications. In addi- tion, our extensive archive of 1,5 million photographic frames over INPHO is a leading photo- northern California provides a unique perspective into both recent grammetric systems provider and historic mapping coverages. Our customers include federal, with more than 1000 users state and local governments, as well as engineers, surveyors, vine- world-wide. INPHO’s products yard managers, geologists, planners, and real estate profession- cover the complete workfl ow als. Through our own aircraft and an established network of fl ying of a photogrammetric project, partners, we support imagery collection nationwide. including aerial triangulation, stereo compilation, terrain modeling, orthophoto production and PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING mosaicking. In addition, INPHO offers advanced products for pro- Photogrammetry and topographic mapping have been the cessing digital terrain models, including fi ltering and editing of lidar mainstays of HJW since 1949. The company’s projects include all data. Today INPHO’s product portfolio covers: aspects of photogrammetry such as planimetric and topographic z Automatic Digital Aerial Triangulation (MATCH-AT) mapping, analytical aerotriangulation, feature extraction and gen- z Block Adjustment (inBLOCK) eration of Digital Terrain Model (DTM) data. z Stereo Data Collection (Summit Evolution)

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z Automated DSM/DTM generation (MATCH-T DSM) Intergraph Corporation z Stereo DTM/lidar editing (DTMaster) (Z/I Imaging) z DTM/lidar processing (SCOP++) 170 Graphics Blvd z Ortho-Rectifi cation (OrthoMaster) Madison, AL 35757 z Mosaicking (OrthoVista) (256) 730-1827; (256) 730-2096 (fax) NEW FEATURES RELEASED WITH VERSION 5.1 ARE: [email protected]; http:www.intergraph.com z MATCH-T generates high-quality digital surface models com- INTERGRAPH’S parable to a lidar point cloud. MAGING z Processing of pushbroom imagery now supported for the com- Z/I I plete workfl ow. SOLUTIONS z Distributed processing of DSM/DTM and orthophoto produc- DELIVER EXTREMELY HIGH-QUALITY DIGITAL IMAGERY AND tion speeds up your projects. PROVIDE A SEAMLESS PHOTOGRAMMETRY WORKFLOW With its team of photogrammetric professionals, INPHO offers world-wide leading products and a premium technical support. Intergraph’s Z/I Imaging solutions deliver extremely high-quality Today INPHO is part of Trimble’s geospatial initiative. digital imagery and provide a seamless photogrammetry workfl ow from data acquisition to exploitation and data distribution. We Institute for the Applic. of Geospatial provide the tools needed to produce maps, digital terrain models, orthophotos and other geographic data required by the govern- Technology (IAGT) ment, military and commercial organizations. 199 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Intergraph’s end-to-end earth imaging solutions include digital Auburn, NY 13021-3025 aerial cameras (the fi rst large format digital camera to be certi- (315) 252-8669; (315) 253-7335 (fax) fi ed by the United States Geological Survey), photogrammetric [email protected]; www.iagt.org workstations, fl ight management and post-processing systems, as well as a full photogrammetric data exploitation software suite. The Institute for the Application of Users of Intergraph’s photogrammetry solutions benefi t from ease Geospatial Technology (IAGT), located of use, data accuracy, precision, and high performance throughput in Auburn, New York on the campus throughout the entire project. of Cayuga Community College, is a not-for-profi t organization dedicated to IMAGE ACQUISITION accelerating the application of geospa- Intergraph’s industry-leading technology includes fl ight and sensor tial information technology (GIT) across government, education, management systems and image capture using the Digital Map- and commercial sectors. IAGT develops custom GIT solutions with ping Camera (DMC) system, the industry’s fi rst large-format digital clients and partners for a variety of applications, and conducts aerial camera, and also the fi rst large-format digital aerial camera to extensive education and outreach to promote the use of GIT. IAGT receive USGS certifi cation. Intergraph’s DMC system captures high- leverages a wide variety of geospatial technologies, including: quality digital imagery, providing superior images even in reduced satellite, aerial and terrestrial remote sensing data; GPS; digital light conditions. The DMC provides: map data; geospatial analyses and modeling; 3D and interactive z Higher reliability with Solid State Disk (SSD) storage – virtually applications, and Internet mapping services. IAGT is experienced unlimited storage capacity by exchanging cartridges in fl ight in all aspects of Geographic Information Systems design and de- z Lower operating cost with increased fl ying time and lower velopment, including complete project planning and implementa- weight, power consumption and space in aircraft tion—from database design and creation to network deployment. z More fl exibility for aircraft - fi ts in the Cessna 206 For more information, please visit: www.iagt.org. z Comprehensive photo fl ight planning and management software that provides an innovative solution for aerial survey procedures In addition, our post-processing solution enables unattended and fast image processing, resulting in high throughput and ex- tremely accurate digital aerial images.

GEOSPATIAL DATA PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION Intergraph’s geospatial data production solution provides a complete workfl ow for capturing geospatial data over aerial and satellite digital images to produce cartographic maps, digital ter- rain models and orthophotos, and also to support data exploitation and image distribution management. Our geospatial data produc-

510 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers tion solution provides the detail, accuracy and data exploitation International Institute for Geo-Information abilities required for the most critical applications. Government and commercial photogrammetry/mapping agencies around the world Science and Earth Observation (ITC) depend on Intergraph for automatic georeferencing, 3D geospatial P.O. Box 6 data collection, automatic terrain elevation generation and auto- 7500 AA Enschede matic ortho production. Our ImageStation software suite provides NETHERLANDS the most comprehensive photogrammetric production for the earth +31 53 4874211; +31 53 4874200 (fax) imaging market, offering tools for: [email protected]; www.itc.nl z Stand-alone image rectifi cation One of mankind’s greatest challenges is to z Automatic mosaicking z Photogrammetric data management achieve an appropriate balance between z Digital mensuration developing natural resources and maintain- z Automatic triangulation ing an optimal natural environment. To z Stereo display meet this challenge, we need detailed and z Feature collection reliable geo-information and geo-informa- z DTM collection tion management tools. z Elevation point extraction At the International Institute for Geo-In- Intergraph’s innovative TerraShare family of products manages formation Science and Earth Observation geoimaging data from acquisition to exploitation to storage to (ITC), knowledge of geo-information management is readily avail- distribution. TerraShare is an enterprisewide system for storing, able and is continually being developed and extended. By means analyzing and accessing digital imagery which enables individuals of postgraduate education, research and project services, we and organizations to address their geospatial content management, contribute to capacity building in emerging countries and countries access and integration needs effectively. that are economically and/or technologically less advanced. In Our Remote Sensing geographic imaging solutions include im- doing so, considerable attention is paid to the development and age backdrop display and plotting for GIS and CAD vector data, application of geographical information systems (GIS) for solving image processing and advanced imaging products. problems. Such problems can range from determining the risks of Intergraph is dedicated to providing world class consulting, landslides, mapping forest fi res, planning urban infrastructure, and training and support services - Our mission is to bring our custom- implementing land administration systems, to designing a good ers best-in-class imaging solutions from acquisition to exploitation wildlife management system or detecting environmental pollution. to digital distribution with our commitment to long-term, mutually The key words characterising our activities are geo-informa- benefi cial relationships. tion management, worldwide and innovative. We concentrate on earth observation, the generation of spatial information, and Intermap Technologies, Inc. the development of data integration methods. Furthermore, we 8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 400 provide tools that can support the processes of planning and deci- Englewood, CO 80112-5847 sion making for sustainable development and the alleviation of (303) 708-0955; (303) 708-0952 (fax) poverty in emerging economies. Based in Enschede, in the east of [email protected]; www.intermap.com the Netherlands, ITC is the largest institute for international higher Intermap education in the country. Technologies is ESEARCH a preeminent R ITC’s research programme concentrates on the application of digital mapping company creating uniform high-resolution 3D digital models of geoinformation science and earth observation, with the aim of the earth’s surface. The Company is proactively remapping entire enhancing civil society, food security and water management, countries and building uniform national databases, called NEXT- planning and management of the multifunctional use of space, Map®, consisting of affordably priced elevation data and geometric natural disaster management and obtaining a greater understand- images of unprecedented accuracy. Demand for NEXTMap® data is ing of global change. growing as new commercial applications emerge within the GIS, Research projects within this programme are problem-based engineering, automotive, personal navigation device, insurance risk and output-oriented, have an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary assessment, oil and gas, hydrology, environmental planning, wire- character, and are embedded in the national, European and world- less communications, transportation, aviation, and 3D visualization wide academic networks. markets. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap employs more EDUCATION than 560 people worldwide, with additional offi ces in Calgary, More than 17,000 course participants from over 165 countries Detroit, Jakarta, London, Munich, Ottawa, and Prague. For more have followed courses at ITC since 1950. With 56 years of exten- information, visit www.Intermap.com. sive experience and a dedicated scientifi c staff with a range of

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expertise, ITC is one of the world’s foremost professional training ITRES also offers full environmental mapping services using our establishments in the fi eld of geo-information science and earth imaging sensors. High-resolution hyperspectral data are acquired observation. annually across the United States and worldwide for clients includ- Over the years, ITC has developed a wide selection of degree ing local, state, and federal government agencies, environmental and diploma and certifi cate courses. These courses are offered in land trusts, utilities, and private commercial companies. Deliver- the Netherlands and abroad by ITC itself or by ITC in collaboration ables include orthorectifi ed image maps and analysis-derived infor- with partners in the Netherlands and in and outside Europe. mation products, the latter which include thematic classifi cations, custom products, and database information. SIX COURSES ARE OFFERED IN THE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA Our use of aircraft-certifi ed sensor installations and established PROGRAMMES quality assurance procedures means that fi eld downtime is mini- z Applied Earth Sciences mized. Through the close association of its Scientifi c, Technical, and z Geoinformatics Applications Groups, ITRES has the technical experience, employee z Land Administration depth, and hardware redundancy to respond quickly should z Natural Resources Management technical problems arise in the fi eld. The Applications Group also z Urban Planning and Management regularly conducts ground data collection coincident with its z Water Resources and Environmental Management. airborne program for the purpose of atmospheric correction or A large variety of courses in the fi eld of geo-information science data/product validation. Data processing can be carried out in the and earth observation are offered in the short course-, distance fi eld to minimize data turn-around time, or may be performed at education- and refresher programme. ITRES’ production facilities.

PROJECT SERVICES ITT (was RSI) ITC carries out a number of research and education projects in emerging countries and countries that are economically or techno- Visual Information Solutions logically less developed. Most of these projects focus on institu- 4990 Pearl East Circle tional development and capacity building. Projects often strength- Boulder, CO 80301 en the ties with ITC alumni and their organisations. Facilitating (303) 786-9900; (303) 786-9909 (fax) strategic partnerships for the globalisation of education is one of [email protected] ; www.ittvis.com the goals of ITC’s project services. ITT Visual Information Solutions (formerly RSI) provides integrated ITRES Research Limited software solutions that help scien- 110 -3553 31st St. N.W. tists, engineers, researchers, and Calgary, Canada T2L 2K7 medical professionals turn complex (403) 250-9944; (403) 250-9916 (fax) data into useful information. The company’s 150,000 customers [email protected]; www.itres.com use IDL and ENVI to analyze data and imagery and deploy imaging applications. Products are used in a variety of industries, including ITRES (1979) provides digital airborne remote sensing, engineering, earth sciences, aerospace, defense hyperspectral sensor technologies and envi- and intelligence, medical imaging, oil and gas exploration and ronmental airborne mapping services. Our calibrated imaging sensor products provide biotechnology. spectral coverage across the visible, midwave, shortwave, and IDL is a programming platform for technical data analysis, data thermal infrared regions. These include the: visualization and application development. Capabilities include z Visible near-Infrared CASI-550 and wide array CASI-1500; image processing, interactive 2D and 3D graphics, object oriented z Thermal infrared hyperspectral TASI and broadband thermal TABI; programming, volume visualization, volume reconstruction and z Shortwave infrared SASI-600; and the rendering. The IDL solution integrates proven mathematical and z Midwave Infrared MASI-600 statistical analysis routines, with a fl exible data I/O, a cross-plat- Lidar and Ifsar-compatible, the orthorectifi ed data from these form GUI toolkit, versatile program linking tools, and the ability to sensors are used to delineate and analyze wetlands and coastlines, produce cross-platform portable application code. IDL is widely map water quality and environmental concerns, as well as for used in the medical, scientifi c, and research communities, and is projects in mineral exploration, oil and gas development, forestry recognized across industries as the easy-to-learn and easy-to-use mensuration and vegetation delineation, precision farming, and data visualization solution. landmine/unexploded ordnance detection. As a sensor developer, ENVI is the premier software solution for quickly, easily, and ITRES undertakes R&D activities that support our existing map accurately extracting information from geospatial imagery. ENVI products and furthers the development of new commercial sensor provides the tools imagery analysts and scientists need for every technologies and their use. step of the image processing workfl ow – from reading, preparing,

512 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers and exploring to analyzing and sharing – all in a familiar, easy-to- successfully completed numerous projects. These have been used use interface. Imagery analysts and scientists choose ENVI’s suite of on local, state and federal government contracts in a variety of con- advanced spectral analysis capabilities, including anomaly detec- ditions and our clients have been very pleased with the results. tion, feature extraction, and image classifi cation. Other key features Our Aeroview image management application (an ArcView ex- include automatic registration, orthorectifi cation, terrain analysis, tension) is in use by several municipalities and other agencies. radar analysis and map composition. ENVI can be customized and extended using IDL, and functionality and code is easily integrated COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION with other popular programming languages. Our commitment to the photogrammetric discipline is illustrated Combined with a host of support services, including training, by our participation in numerous professional conferences every consulting, and the ITT Infonet, a web-based resource for the IDL year. We frequently deliver presentations on areas of particular and ENVI user community, ITT Visual Information Solutions offers interest to the attendees. Several years ago we started teaching the most complete data visualization, image analysis and image the photogrammetric units for two college survey classes (ASU delivery solutions available. Visit: www.ittvis.com/. and Phoenix College) and our aerial photographer has become an assistant professor at ASU’s Geography Department. Kenney Aerial Mapping We currently have four Certifi ed Photogrammetrists (ASPRS) and one Registered Land Surveyor. Several of our people are pursuing 1125 N Grand Ave., Bldg. 1 their degrees in related fi elds and the fi rm frequently sends others Phoenix, AZ 85007 to software training schools. (602) 258-6471; (602) 340-1877 (fax) Kenney Aerial Mapping, Inc. is both professionally and fi nancially [email protected]; www.kam-az.com capable of undertaking and successfully completing large and small Kenney Aerial Mapping, projects both domestically and internationally. Our expertise in Inc. has provided pro- estimating production requirements allows us to complete projects fessional photogram- within our proposed schedule and within our manhour estimate. metric services since Our experienced staff, extensive equipment list and experience 1963. Our company has on numerous projects make us the choice for photogrammetric been based in Phoenix services. from its inception and was incorporated in the State of Arizona in We are very proud of our reputation, quality employees, fi - 1968. We opened a marketing offi ce in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1989 nancial stability, and our accomplishments in the digital mapping and added production and fl ight services there in 1996. discipline. We are always available for consultations regarding any Our staff has demonstrated excellence in all phases of photo- photogrammetric project. grammetry including project design, project management, aerial photography, photo lab services, analytical and GPS assisted aero- Keystone Aerial Surveys, Inc. triangulation, topographic mapping and digital terrain modeling, Northeast Philadelphia Airport digital orthophotography and Geographic Information Systems. Post Offi ce Box #21059 Since inception, the fi rm has grown to become one of the larg- Philadelphia, PA 19114-0559 est photogrammetric service providers in the Southwestern United (215) 677-3119; (215) 464-2889 (fax) States. We now operate with approximately 12,000 square feet of [email protected]; www.keystoneaerialsurveys.com fl oor space. With ten stereoplotters and image workstations and approximately 40 full time staff members dedicated to photogram- Keystone Aerial Surveys, metry, we are uniquely qualifi ed and capable of completing any Inc. specializes in provid- type of photogrammetric mapping or imaging project. ing quality aerial photog- raphy and remote sensing LEADERSHIP IN PHOTOGRAMMETRIC TECHNOLOGY surveys throughout North We have a long history of being among the fi rst in our entire indus- America. try to test and adopt new methods. In the early 1980’s we were on Our Flight Department provides high resolution aerial imagery a team that developed early versions of AutoCAD based mapping collection, both fi lm and digital with ABGPS and IMU collection software and were early proponents of digital terrain modeling upon request. KAS makes available to the GIS Community experi- techniques. enced professional crews and high quality equipment: three Vexcel In the early to mid 1990’s, we were the fi rst private fi rm in the UltraCamX large format digital sensors, eight Leica RC30 FMC 6” southwest to install the newest generation of aerial cameras, soft- aerial cameras, two 8.25” aerial cameras; Applanix 510 POS/AVTM copy photogrammetric equipment and a photogrammetric quality IMU System; fourteen aerial survey aircraft including a Cessna scanner for the production of digital orthophotography. Conquest II. Kenney Aerial Mapping also pioneered the use of Airborne GPS Because we can offer so many survey crews, aircraft and the for photo control in Arizona starting in 1996. Since then we have latest camera and GPS navigation equipment, we get maximum

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benefi t from limited weather or sun angle. With Keystone you have Kim’s most recent assignments have included future-looking increased assurance that your survey will be completed on time. assessments of and for the industry, strategic planning for research Although our fi eld crews operate all over the country, we have organizations and academic institutions, market and industry as- bases in Philadelphia, PA and Benson, AZ. sessments for private sector and government clients, commercial- Over the last four decades, Keystone has evolved and changed, ization of research, data policy development at the national level, taking advantage of the latest technology. We continue to refi ne technology assessments, industry development (including geomat- acquisition and processing procedures while maintaining an un- ics industry cluster studies at the municipal level), business plan- changed commitment to quality aerial imagery. We have invested ning, development of mapping programs, assessment of develop- the necessary resources to ensure that we will continue to be ment programs, and identifi cation of business opportunities. This versatile in meeting acquisition and delivery needs by creating a work has been done for clients around the world –from national Vexcel digital workfl ow that is second to none in both speed and governments to multi-billion dollar companies, research centers, quality. many organizations of the United Nations, and many smaller but Our Photo Lab provides custom photo and digital products from well-known companies. our extensive digital and fi lm library. Our new web presence,www. To get the Kim advantage working for you contact: Dr. Bob kasmag.com will allow our customers to view our four band digital Ryerson, FASPRS, CMS, Chief Consultant and President at 1-613- and scanned fi lm imagery photo centers geographically by loca- 692-0185 or [email protected] Box 1125, Manotick, tion, date, scale, etc. With over 300 cities all across the country Ontario, Canada K4M1A9 already available and more being added every day, Keystone plans to be the leader in archived mapping quality stereo imagery! KLT Associates, Inc. Our Lab also offers scanning via our 4 Leica DSW scanners and 100 Corporate Place digital enlargements and mosaics made to order. Peabody, MA 01960-3809 We have fl own millions of survey miles throughout the United (978) 536-9100; (978) 536-9100 (fax) States on projects within limited timetables. We are focused on [email protected]; ww.kltassoc.com acquisition and dedicate ourselves to getting the job done for our customers. ATLAS provides a fully integrated system for collecting, editing, and retrieving geographic Kim Geomatics Corporation information, softcopy stereo data collection, manipulation of TINs (Triangular Irregular Box 1125 networks) and production ortho rectifi cation Manotick, ON K4M 1A9 of aerial, satellite and digital imagery, includ- CANADA ing the new digital cameras such as ADS40 613-692-0185; (613) 692-6613 (fax) or DMC. A fully integrated and automated AT [email protected] (Aerial Triangulation) system is available for From its base in Ot- even the most diffi cult mapping projects tawa Kim Geomatics ATLAS, which are used worldwide by private photogrammetric Corporation offers companies and government mapping agencies alike. Supporting a range of consult- KLT’s own digital softcopy workstation, ATLAS/DSP (Digital Stereo ing services related to geomatics, geospatial information, earth Plotter), as well as a wide range of analog/analytical stereoplotters, observation, and natural resource monitoring. We offer consulting and digitizing tablets for 2-D and 3-D map exploitation. ATLAS/ world-wide in program and policy evaluation and development, DSP can also provide a direct interface to CAD systems such as marketing and related studies, business development, strategic Microstation, where all ATLAS tools are used for orientation and planning and partnering, change management, and commercial- project management, and data collection is within the Microstation ization of science and government activities in geomatics, remote environment. sensing, space, natural resources and environmental monitoring. ATLAS was written specifi cally to handle the problems of Our people have worked in more than forty-fi ve countries. digitizing geographic data, interactively editing both graphic and Our company only provides unbiased advice and consulting: we non-graphic attribute information, and then gaining access to the do not sell technology, make maps, build GISs, or interpret images database by attribute codes and ground coordinates for bi-direc- – although we work with many companies that do, and have expe- tional data fl ow. Attribute codes can be maintained bi-directional rience in all of these areas and more. Our people have helped write for map maintenance and map update projects. the book on geospatial and remote sensing – in fact they have Using image correlation routines ATLAS/KATs (KLT Aerial Trian- written or edited six major books, contributed to several more, and gulation) and ATLAS/ATM (Automatic Terrain Modeling) ease the over 200 technical and scientifi c papers and contributions. We have burden of operator measured DEMs (Digital Elevation Models) and won major awards for our work and are proud of our record of ac- photo – by – photo tie point and pass point AT measurements, complishment for our clients. becoming an automated process.

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ATLAS/AT’s Interactive point analysis eases the tasks involved systems. Kucera’s ground data acquisition is accomplished with with identifying and editing bad or questionable AT points, provid- geodetic grade GPS receivers, mobile mapping/GIS systems, and a ing the ability to edit and change point and performing a new variety of conventional survey instruments and land and watercraft, adjustment on-the-fl y. Extensive math models are provided for the Photogrammetry, mapping, and digital imaging are performed on import of satellite sensors. dedicated digital and analytical photogrammetric and image pro- ATLAS/TIN provides tools for real world terrain modeling. Solids cessing systems. For GIS and geospatial data conversion, Kucera modeling, fl y-troughs, and image draping represent some of the operates current versions of all major raster/vector GIS and CAD functions used in the TIN package for interactive terrain modeling platforms. and terrain visualization. ATLAS/TIN is the kernel application for Kucera’s staff of 90 consists of experts in photogrammetry, ATLAS/ORTHO. . lidar manipulation is easily addressed with fi lter- surveying, remote sensing, engineering, CAD, GIS, computer sci- ing and display tools as a superset of ATLAS/TIN ence, photography/imaging, geography, forestry, geology, natural ATLAS/ORTHO is an extensive set of tools for radiometric, geo- resources, planning, business communications, marketing, and metric, rectifi cation, and mosaicing of digital imagery. ATLAS/OR- a variety of related disciplines. The staff includes licensed/certi- THO is a fully automated process for the production and manipula- fi ed photogrammetrists, surveyors, engineers, GIS specialists, and tion of ortho rectifi ed imagery. computer technicians. The average individual experience level of Each ATLAS application has an extensive set of BATCH routines Kucera’s staff is over 15 years. to insure and /or build data integrity, reducing the interactive time Kucera is a longstanding corporate sustaining member of ASPRS, needed by an operator in any given data set or task. MAPPS, and a variety of state and local GIS, surveying, and map- KLT/DSP-Engine provides a direct interface to ESRI geodatabase ping organizations. products or to Microstation’s CAD environment ATLAS data (vector and/or raster) fi les are easily converted and/ L-3 Communications Titan Group or provided in industry standard formats for use with other CAD, Enterprise Geospatial Solutions GIS, and mapping systems, like ARC/INFO, AutoCAD, or Microsta- 4099 SE International Way, Suite 206 tion. Portland, OR 97222-8853 (503) 794-1344; (503) 794-1350 (fax) Kucera International [email protected]; www.L-3com.com 38133 Western Parkway Willoughby, OH 44094-7589 ABOUT L-3 TITAN (440) 975-4230; (440) 975-4238 (fax) Requirements for geo- [email protected]; www.kucerainternational.com spatial information, analysis and output Kucera International Inc. is a leading provider continue to weave of high quality, cost-effective aerial mapping themselves more and related geomatic services to govern- deeply into today’s businesses. From simple geospatial data de- ment and private entities throughout the US velopment and map production to complex modeling and analysis and abroad. applications, geospatial solutions require a blend of technologies Kucera’s in-house capabilities and experi- to implement. L-3 Titan’s GIS professionals, operating throughout ence include digital and fi lm-based aerial the U.S. and internationally, are supporting the integration of GIS photography, vertical and oblique aerial with mainstream information systems by focusing a diverse set of imaging, digital and photographic image reproduction, airborne capabilities on our customers’ needs. and ground-based GPS control surveying, aerial lidar and remote Our teams of GIS technicians, analysts and developers provide sensing, fi lm and map scanning/digitizing, softcopy and analytical innovative solutions allowing you to integrate your mission data aerotriangulation and stereocompilation, digital terrain and surface with geospatial information or embed spatial technology in your modeling, fi rst and second generation digital orthophotography, existing systems. L-3 Titan is among the largest geospatial services new and updated digital planimetric and topographic mapping, providers in the world with over 20 years experience putting us cadastral and land use/landcover mapping, geospatial data conver- solidly in the forefront of the Geospatial Information Technology sion and distribution, 2D and 3D GIS/modeling, utility/infrastruc- industry. Our PMI certifi ed Project Management Professionals oper- ture surveys/inventories, E911 mapping/addressing, volumetric ate with a quality management system that is registered to ISO surveys, historical aerial image research and mapping, change 9001:2000. detection, photogrammetric and GIS programming, and civil and As organizations across the public and private sector have awak- environmental engineering. ened to the increased productivity and cost-savings provided by For aerial data acquisition, Kucera operates a fl eet of aircraft GIS, new enterprises are joining long-time customers who rely on oufi tted with latest-generation aerial camera, lidar, multispectral L-3 Titan for geospatial solutions. and thermal sensor, and airborne GPS/IMU in-fl ight georeferencing

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OFFERINGS LaFave, White & McGivern, L.S., P.C. L-3 Titan delivers a comprehensive suite of offerings worldwide. 133 Commercial Street We provide our customers with expert solutions in all the following Post Offi ce Box 679 areas: Theresa, NY 13691-0679 z Enterprise Geospatial Information & Services (315) 628-4414; (315) 628-4529 (fax) z Enterprise Information Management [email protected]; www.lwmlspc.com z Remote Sensing & Imagery Exploitation LaFave, White & McGivern, L.S., P.C. is a professional corporation z Software Engineering and Web Services Development specializing in land surveying and photogrammetric mapping. The z Help Desk Support fi rms roots extend back to 1946 when founded by Aziel LaFave, z Network and Enterprise Administration Land Surveyor. The present entity was incorporated in 1968. The z Consulting & Training corporate offi ce is located in Theresa, NY with a branch offi ce in z Systems Engineering Boonville, NY. z Telecommunications With a staff of 27 mapping and surveying professionals and technicians, including fi ve licensed surveyors and two certifi ed L. Robert Kimball & Associates photogrammetrists, the fi rm provides professional land surveying 615 West Highland Avenue services within New York State along with photogrammetric and Ebensburg, PA 15931-1048 GPS services throughout the northeast to a myriad of federal, state (814) 472-7700; (814) 472-7712 (fax) and municipal agencies as well as private enterprises. LW&M is [email protected]; www.lrkimball.com extremely proactive in quality while meeting project schedules and L. Robert Kimball & Associates, goals. Each photogrammetric mapping project is designed to meet Inc. is a full-service fi rm founded the exclusive requirements of the client. in 1953. We currently serve over LW&M has continually added new technology, both hardware 1,500 clients throughout the eastern and software, enabling both the survey and mapping divisions to United States. We offer our clients furnish technically advanced services. Digital mapping is compiled a wide range of professional and technical services to fulfi ll every with three Zeiss analytical stereo plotters and two Z/I soft copy aspect of a project. Kimball offers services in four primary areas: photogrammetric work stations. Digital orthophotos are differently Civil and Environmental Engineering, Transportation, Telecommuni- rectifi ed with the Z/I soft copy system. Airborne GPS is used on cations and Technology, and AE Building Systems. larger and often remote projects. Analytical aerial triangulation is The Civil and Environmental Division’s 150 staff members in- performed in house using both softcopy and conventional analyti- cludes over 40 experts specializing in Geospatial Services, backed cal methods. Geodetic and photo control surveys are accomplished with the equipment and resources to undertake projects of varying with eight Leica and Trimble GPS receivers including real time units. sizes and technical complexities. Staff includes state licensed sur- The fi rm is a member of ASP&RS, MAPPS, New York State Asso- veyors, certifi ed photogrammetrists, and other technical specialists ciation of Professional Land Surveyors and Connecticut Association who deliver high-quality mapping services through an extensive of Land Surveyors. array of in-house capabilities. Our fl ight department includes two aircraft which are dedicated Land Data Technologies Inc. to full-time aerial imaging and remote sensing. Aerial imaging 11408 Winterburn Road can be acquired to meet your specifi c requirements, including Edmonton, AB T5S 2Y3 orthophoto, planimetric and/or topographic mapping. It can also CANADA be utilized for land use and/or inventory, such as disaster assess- (780) 451-6477; (780) 451-3419 (fax) ment, construction progress, vegetation and timber studies, and [email protected]; www.landdatatech.com wetlands/fl ood studies. The survey staff are experienced in the use of Global Positioning Since incorporation in System (GPS) technology, topographic site surveys, control surveys 1972 Land Data Tech- for photogrammetric mapping, property boundary and subdivision nologies (LDT) has been surveys, utility and construction surveys, hydrographic surveys, recognized as an industry route surveys (for highways, pipelines and power transmission leader in the mapping, land information and geomatics disciplines lines), and monitoring surveys for structural movement. across Canada, throughout North America and internationally. Kimball is a sustaining member of the American Society for LDT provides multi-disciplinary, technically sophisticated solu- Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), the Management tions to the design, planning, execution and application phases Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS), and of spatial information projects for the MAPPING, GIS and AM/FM many other key professional organizations. communities The integration of leading edge analytic, digital analogue and

516 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers softcopy photogrammetric data acquisition and digital imaging LEICA GEOSYSTEMS systems with a multi-platform CAD Mapping environment enables GEOSPATIAL IMAGING LDT provide the complete range of digital and hardcopy informa- offers a broad range tion products to the users of land based information. of geospatial informa- In keeping with its corporate philosophy for the on-going ap- tion technology, delivering the most comprehensive solutions in plication of advanced and innovative technology solutions LDT image exploitation, processing, visualization and data manage- offers high resolution image and document scanning; digital ment. Organizations use this information for decision-making orthophotography; video mapping; image processing, analysis and processes throughout the enterprise via web-based, mobile and compression services as integral components of its MAPPING, GIS, desktop clients. AM/FM and REMOTE SENSING portfolios. With Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and International LDT’s combination of modern, state-of-the-art equipment, Organization for Standardization (ISO) interoperability, Leica Geo- sophisticated digital information management systems, applica- systems develops solutions with the most advanced service-ori- tions software libraries, comprehensive quality assurance programs ented platform available. These solutions empower users, making and a staff of highlyqualifi ed managers, engineers and technicians systems more fl exible and accessible, therefore driving ROI for the ensures a professional approach from project conception to fi nal enterprise. product deployment. The expert in geospatial imaging, Leica Geosystems facilitates LDT offers innovative and cost effective mapping, GIS and the effi cient capture of data, referencing of imagery, measure- AM/FM products and services to the users of land based informa- ment and analysis of 3D referenced information. Providing robust tion. Fully integrated survey mapping and information manage- image compression techniques, Leica Geosystems offers the most ment services are provided to government agencies, corporations, effi cient delivery of imagery over the Internet or inside an organiza- consultants and private sector businesses involved in the following tion. sectors: With a rich history, Leica Geosystems continues to lead the z Archeology industry, meeting customers’ needs in today’s enterprise environ- z Mining ment. Those who use Leica Geosystems products every day trust z Archeology them for their precision, seamless integration, interoperability and z Oil and Gas superior customer support. Geospatial solutions from Leica Geo- z Architecture systems - when it has to be right. z Pipelines z Construction LizardTech, Inc. z Real Estate Development 1008 Western Ave., Suite 200 z Engineering Seattle, WA 98104-1090 z Resource Management (206) 652-5211; (206) 652-0880 (fax) z Environmental Monitoring [email protected]; www.lizardtech.com z Telecommunications z Facilities Management Since 1992, LizardTech has z Transportation delivered state-of-the-art z Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments technology for managing z Urban and Regional Planning and distributing massive, z Urban and Rural Management high-resolution digital content. Government and non-government z First Nations organizations alike have benefi ted from the company’s software z Utilities products and technologies. LizardTech pioneered MrSID® (Multi- z Forestry resolution Seamless Image Database), a powerful wavelet-based z Waste Management compressed image fi le format, and sits on the Technical Commit- z Geology tee of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) for the purpose of z Water Resource Management extending the capabilities of JPEG 2000 to geospatial applications, z Infrastructure Management driving cross-platform interoperability and rapid Internet distribu- z Wildlife Management tion for geospatial imagery. In 2008 LizardTech launched version 7 of GeoExpress, the Leica Geosystems Geospatial Imaging company’s fl agship product, and at that time introduced Lizard- 5051 Peachtree Corners Circle Tech Express Suite which consists of GeoExpress, Spatial Express, Suite 100 and Express Server working as a complete package. Norcross, GA 30092 LizardTech Express Suite allows for all LizardTech’s applications (770) 776-3400; (770) 776-3698 (fax) to interoperate with one another: [email protected]; www.gi.leica.geosystems.com z Manipulating and compressing imagery using GeoExpress

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z Storing images in an Oracle Spatial database using Spatial Rochester, NY, that specializes in Geospatial Intelligence and Per- Express formance Management solutions for DoD and Commercial markets. z Distributing imagery over the Internet using Express Server The company has established a track record of success in the areas Visit us at www.lizardtech.com. of hyper- and multi-spectral imagery exploitation, geospatial map- ping tools, remote sensing, UAV systems integration, situational Lockheed Martin Corporation awareness and intelligence analyst collaboration. In addition to Geospatial Intel Solutions industry focus, LPA has a strong legacy of software design, integra- 3201 Jermantown Solutions tion and project leadership skills. Fairfax, VA 22030-2840 LPA has served as prime contractor on multiple engagements (703) 293-5746; (703) 293-4420 (fax) with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Director- [email protected]; www.lockheedmartin.com ate, in Rome, NY. The company maintains strategic business alli- ances with PAR Government Systems Corporation (www.partech. Lockheed Martin is a com), Rome, NY, Pictometry International Corporation (www. customer focused, global pictometry.com), Rochester, NY and the Rochester Institute of Tech- enterprise principally nology (www.cis.rit.edu/). engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products, and ser- M. J. Harden Associates, Inc. vices for government and commercial customers. A GeoEye Company In the fi elds of imagery, geospatial information and remote sens- 5700 Broadmoor, Suite 800 ing, Lockheed Martin has helped chart the course of vital national Mission, KS 66202-2402 systems for more than 30 years. Our reputation for excellent perfor- (913) 981-9600; (913) 981-9602 (fax) mance stems from our heritage developing intelligence, surveillance, [email protected]; www.mjharden.com and reconnaissance systems for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD), and as a premier provider of systems M. J. Harden provides world-class photo- and solutions to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), grammetric mapping, along with systems formerly the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA). and services for location-based asset data Lockheed Martin’s dedication to customers’ success has driven management. Clients include civil and environmental engineering our successful delivery of some of the most technically advanced fi rms, government agencies, pipeline operators, and public and systems and capabilities in the world. Part of that success is derived investor-owned utilities. For over 50 years, we have provided high from our continued commitment to leveraging world-class technol- quality mapping and photo interpretation services. ogies and proven processes. In the geospatial intelligence arena, In 2007, GeoEye acquired M.J. Harden Associates, Inc. from GE we identify new technologies through strong relationships with Oil & Gas. GeoEye is the world’s largest provider of high-resolu- industry, universities, labs and strategic partnerships, combined tion commercial satellite imagery and this acquisition allows the with tens of millions of annual R&D investment dollars focused on companies to collaborate to offer a full range of geospatial prod- meeting current and emerging customer requirements and techni- ucts to a wider market. cal challenges. Transforming technology into innovative solutions comes from proven people and processes, including achievement AERIAL ACQUISITION AND PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING of CMMI Level 5 and ISO 9001. But our greatest strength is clearly The quality and accuracy of M.J. Harden’s digital aerial acquisition our people. With thousands of dedicated individuals possessing a capabilities provide the ideal foundation for engineering-quality wide variety of imagery, geospatial, systems integration, systems mapping projects. M. J. Harden operates the Digital Mapping Cam- engineering and program management skill sets, Lockheed Martin era (DMC®) from Z/I. This high-resolution, multi-spectral imagery, provides formidable expertise and experience to our customers combined with a fully digital mapping operation, yields map prod- and partners. ucts with accuracy and visual clarity well beyond those produced using traditional aerial photography methods. MJ Harden operates the ALTM (Airborne Laser Terrain Mapper) LPA Systems, Inc. Gemini from Optech Incorporated. This high performance system 290 Woodcliff Drive Suite 100 improves on conventional lidar by incorporating dramatically supe- Fairport, NY 14450 rior data capture capabilities. The system has the fl exibility to adapt (585) 419-3900; (585) 419-3902 (fax) to varying topography, land cover, and project size and shape. [email protected]; www.lpa.com We leverage years of experience in orthophoto production, pla- LPA Systems, nimetric, and topographic mapping to provide the right solutions to Inc., is a Small our clients. Business consult- ing fi rm based in GIS CONSULTING AND IMPLEMENTATION M.J. Harden’s experienced consultants follow a proven, formal

518 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers design process to identify the end-user’s requirements. They WHAT WE OFFER calculate and compare the value of alternative options, defi ne Whether you require Earth observation data or information prod- the detailed specifi cations of the database, and set up the prog- ucts, MDA will help you meet your business requirements. ress measurement tools, quality control procedures and delivery Our technical expertise lies in supporting various applications activities to meet your needs. We understand the challenges of such as: building enterprise data management systems, including GIS, CIS, z Ice monitoring and mapping for near-real time route mapping and asset management. Our consultants’ experience in GIS design z Monitoring of illegal fi shing and oil dumping and database conversion enables us to support you throughout the z Airport hazard mapping (feature extraction) implementation process. z Urban land classifi cation for green space, commercial and residential zones Martinez Corporation z Exploration of marine oil reserves 2910 Waters Road; Suite 170 z Terrestrial and maritime security monitoring Eagan, MN 55121 z Wetland mapping (651) 686-8424; (651) 686-8389 (fax) z Natural resource monitoring and management [email protected]; www.mtzcorp.com z Subsidence mapping z Terrain mapping and 3-dimensional modeling Since its founding in 1974 by com- pany president Anthony Martinez, OUR SERVICES INCLUDE C.P., Martinez Corporation (MTZ) has z Highly responsive multi-lingual Client Services Department provided our clients with photo- z 24-hour emergency support and satellite programming grammetric and geospatial services z Near-real time data delivery including digital mapping/digital imaging products and surveying. z Rapid in-house data processing and product generation In response to our clients needs, we now also offer high-defi nition z Training and technology transfer survey scanning, 3-D visualization, and GIS capabilities. z Project management Servicing private and government sectors, MTZ is able to cus- z Geographic Information System implementation tomize our solutions to our clients’ project needs, problems and z Web-enabled decision support tools guidelines. Each project is individualized to provide best value, quality, and accuracy. MTZ provides project initiation - let us help RADARSAT-2: A NEW ERA IN SAR you with what you need; expert project management - we will MDA will augment its product and service offerings with the ad- make sure it gets done correctly; and strict mapping standards dition of the RADARSAT-2 satellite in 2007. RADARSAT-2 incorpo- - your project will be accurate. rates state-of-the-art technology and will be the fi rst commercial MTZ has an offi ce in St. Paul, MN and Austin, TX.. MTZ is a Certi- radar satellite to offer multi-polarization, a capability that aids in fi ed Minority Owned Business and certifi ed throughout the nation the discrimination and recognition of surface features and targets. with various governmental agencies as a Minority Business Enter- MDA holds exclusive distribution rights and will operate the RA- prise (MBE) and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). DARSAT-2 satellite.

MDA Geospatial Services Inc. MDA Federal Inc. (was RADARSAT) 6011 Executive Boulevard, Suite 400 13800 Commerce Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 Richmond, BC V6V 2J3 240) 833-8200;(240) 833-8201(fax) CANADA [email protected]; www.mdafederal.com (604) 231-5000; (604) 231-4900 (fax) MDA Federal Inc. (for- [email protected]; www.mdacorporation.com/ merly Earth Satellite products/geospatial.shtml Corporation, founded WHO WE ARE in 1969) is the U.S. geospatial services unit of MDA which special- MDA Geospatial izes in the development and application of remote sensing and Services Inc. provides geographic information technologies (GIS). MDA projects focus on Earth observation the exploration, sustainable development and management of the data, information products, and services from aerial platforms and Earth’s resources and the monitoring of the environment. MDA is a from the majority of commercially available radar and optical satel- world leader in the utilization of remote sensing data from aircraft lites. These satellites include RADARSAT-1, ENVISAT, ERS, LAND- and satellites and is the largest commercial provider of enhanced SAT, IKONOS, QuickBird, EROS A, RESOURCESAT-1 and IRS. satellite imagery. Based in Rockville, Maryland, MDA’s focus is the creation of the image, spatial, and attribute databases on which

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client agencies rely for terrain and feature mapping, environmental z COE Survey and Mapping Projects—1993 assessment, planning, management, and monitroing in the fi elds of z Airborne GPS—1995 forestry, agriculture, land use, landcover change, defense/intel ap- z Softcopy Photogrammetry—1995 plications, mineral and petroleum exploration, weather forecasting z GIS Application Programming—1995 and worldwide crop monitoring. z Satellite Imagery Provider—1996 z Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) —1997 Merrick & Company z Data Compression Software Provider (CATS) —1998 z Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU) — 1999 2450 South Peoria Street z Internet Mapping Services and Data Hosting – 2000 Aurora, CO 80014 z Digital Aerial Camera System (DACS™) – 2001 (303) 751-0741; (303) 745-0964 (fax) z ADS40 Digital Imagery – 2003 [email protected]; www.merrick.com/gis Merrick & Michael Baker Jr., Inc. Company (an 4301 Dutch Ridge Road, Box #280 employee- Beaver, PA 15009-9600 owned com- (724) 495-7711; (724) 495-4112 (fax) pany) provides comprehensive, client-focused land information [email protected]; www.mbakercorp.com/gis services, including image acquisition (aerial and satellite), survey- ing (conventional, GPS, and ABGPS), Light Detection and Ranging Michael Baker Jr., Inc. (Baker) is (lidar), digital photogrammetry, digital ortho processing, preci- a wholly owned, subsidiary of sion cadastral mapping, utility network automation, GIS database the Michael Baker Corporation, design, and GIS application programming. headquartered in Pittsburgh, Merrick ’s GeoSpatial Solutions Team utilizes leading edge PA. Baker is a full service Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) processes and technologies to cost-effectively customize data provider. collection, editing and translation to meet any specifi cations and Baker has assisted hundreds of government agency and public/ GIS format requirement. The company’s services frequently involve private industry clients in GIT implementation, including consulting, custom application programming, integrating the most effi cient system selection, application development, database design, land- hardware and software systems. Merrick ’s strong alliances with base development, data collection, source document conversion, numerous software providers enable its Geospatial Solutions Team and fi eld mapping and asset inventory with GPS/GIS technology. to create fully customized, short- and long-term data management Baker has over 250 staff dedicated entirely to integrating geospa- solutions. tial technology in targeted business solutions. Merrick ’s combination of experienced personnel, survey equip- Baker is a leader in providing a wide range of land base develop- ment and computer resources enable the precise tailoring of each ment services that includes complete project management, project mapping project’s approach. The company’s in-house capabilities planning, ABGPS/IMU aerial photography, GPS control surveys, (GPS surveying, lidar, digital cameras, aerial triangulation, stereo analytical aerotriangulation, digital topographic mapping, digital compilation, CAD and GIS) allow for a completely integrated team terrain modeling, and digital orthophotography. Baker provides under a single project manager. expertise in the use of lidar for cost effective production of digital Over the years, Merrick has been a leader in the delivery of pre- terrain surfaces. With a wholly owned and operated facility in cision landbase mapping services. The following timeline provides Mexico City, Baker can provide our customers with safe and secure an historical overview of Merrick ’s land information capabilities: services for their cost sensitive projects. z Surveying—1955 The Michael Baker Corporation (www.mbakercorp.com) pro- z Aerial Photography—1962 vides engineering and operations and maintenance services for its z Analog Photogrammetry—1964 clients’ most complex challenges worldwide. The fi rm’s primary z Reproduction Photo Lab/Film Processing—1965 service areas are aviation, environmental, facilities, geospatial z Scribed Topographic Mapping—1969 information technologies, linear utilities, transportation, and water/ z Coordinate Geometry—1981 wastewater. With more than 4,500 employees in over 40 offi ces z Computerized Legal Descriptions—1981 across the United States and internationally, Baker is focused on z Digital Photogrammetric Data—1983 providing services that span the complete life cycle of infrastruc- z Digital Terrain Modeling—1983 ture and managed asset projects. z AutoCAD Mapping—1986 z Intergraph/Microstation Data—1986 z ESRI ArcInfo Databases—1989 z Digital Orthophotography—1990 z GPS Surveying—1990

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NavCom Technology, Inc. will reduce the time to produce a professional quote by more than A John Deere Company half. The TopoFlight Viewer is used as an index and permanent 20780 Madrona Avenue record of each image and can be freely distributed and used as an Torrance, CA 90503 impressive marketing tool for the client’s archive. The customer’s (310) 381-2000; (310) 381-2001(fax) Logo is imprinted on each image. A demo can be downloaded [email protected]; www.navcomtech.com for free from the Website and tested for 5 days. “TopoFlight” is marketed worldwide. Version 6 is available now, with either a NavCom Technology, Inc., a John Hardlock or Softlock for a PC or Server. TopoFlight is sold in over 15 Deere Company, is a leading solu- countries. Credit Cards can be used for payments. tion provider to the aerial survey NTS also specializes in the Sales, Service and Support of equip- market with VueStar™, the world’s ment for the Mapping Industry. The company was established in fi rst complete global aerial survey 1991; since then we have been providing quality, personalized navigation system. This self-con- service to an increasing list of satisfi ed customers all over the word. tained system utilizes the StarFire™ NTS is selling pre-owned equipment for the Mapping Indus- Network’s Global Satellite-Based Augmentation System (GSBAS) try, including Plotters, Aerial Cameras and Lab Equipment. All to provide precise, decimeter-level positioning worldwide without instruments we sell are checked and calibrated by factory-trained the need for RTK base stations or GPS post-processing. technicians. NTS also moves photogrammetric equipment from NavCom’s StarFire™ Network is the most accurate, reliable and anywhere to a new location. We have over 20 years of experience globally available DGPS system that delivers seamless decimeter in this fi eld. An array of parts and accessories are available to our positioning accuracy on a worldwide basis (76°N to 76°S) com- clients directly or for repair work done by NTS at customer’s sites pletely independent of regional conditions. Our clients in such to keep downtime to a minimum. diverse markets as Aerial Survey, GIS, Offshore Positioning and Please do not hesitate to contact our offi ce at anytime. We look Precision Farming to name a few, benefi t from the real-time deci- forward to hear from you. More information is available at www. meter accuracy and global coverage of StarFire and the compact nts-info.com or www.TopoFlight.com. and easy to use design of our GPS receivers. NavCom owns and Call Tel. 1-281-573-8029, Fax: 1-281-573-8030. “Ahead With operates the StarFire Network for John Deere, JPL/NASA and our Smart Tools” strategic partners around the globe. NavCom also offers solutions for the GIS, survey, offshore, agri- North West Group culture, machine control, marine, and aerospace markets needing 5438-11th Street NE; Suite 212 high performance RTK systems, global decimeter-level DGPS cor- Calgary, AB T2E 7E9 rections, geodetic quality GPS receivers, wireless communication CANADA products and engineering consulting. (403) 295-0694; (403) 295-2444 (fax) NavCom was founded in 1992 by renowned leading technolo- [email protected]; www.nwgeo.com gists of the GPS and wireless communication industries as a con- tract engineering fi rm specializing in precise positioning and wire- North West Group is a leading less communications. In 1999 after successfully completing many provider of high-quality aerial projects for their largest customer, John Deere, NavCom became mapping and related spatial data a wholly owned subsidiary of Deere & Co. As a member of Deere services throughout Canada, the & Co., we are dedicated to its 168 year-old tradition of product U.S. and international markets. integrity, reliability and customer satisfaction. We stand behind our Since 1988, innumerable complex products and services with a commitment to the highest standards projects to various technical specifi cations have been completed of quality and customer support. around the world. North West is based at the Calgary International Airport, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. New Tech Services, Inc. SERVICES INCLUDE P.O. Box 16301 z Digital imagery and lidar acquisition Sugar Land, TX 77496-6301, USA z Digital imagery processing (281) 573-8029, (281) 573-8030 (fax) z Lidar processing [email protected]; nfo@topofl ight.com; www.NTS-info.com; z nternet based imagery and lidar delivery ww.TopoFlight.com North West owns and operates seven twin engine aircraft spe- New Tech Services, Inc. sells a powerful, stand-alone cially modifi ed and equipped for remote imagery and lidar acquisi- fl ight-planning tool to assist in calculating the exact tion, including one LEAR 25D, three Cessna Conquest 441 turbo- amount of images needed for the next job anywhere props and a Cessna 406 Twin Caravan. North West owns four Leica in the world, accurately and cost effi cient. TopoFlight ADS40-II digital imaging sensors and a Leica ALS50 lidar sensor.

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North West has been ISO certifi ed since 1998 and is a sustaining advanced geographic information and image processing services corporate member of ASPRS and MAPPS. For more information, and products. Observera’s background in developing advanced please our website at www.nwgeo.com. imaging technologies for U.S. Government military and intelligence programs is also used to help civilian and commercial custom- Northrop Grumman Information Technology ers take advantage of the latest high-quality commercial imaging 4805 Stonecroft Blvd. capabilities. Our experience extends across many imagery types, Chantilly, VA 20151 including photographs, electro-optical, infrared, synthetic apera- (703) 633-8300; (703) 449-7636 (fax) ture radar (SAR), video, polarimetric, and multispectral/hyperspec- [email protected]; www.northropgrumman.com tral data. Our core technologies include digital photogrammetry, sensor Northrop Grumman IT is a modeling, image registration, spectral processing, feature extrac- global IT leader with annual tion, classifi cation, terrain model processing, imagery analysis, revenues above $4 billion. decision support systems and GIS. Working in 350 locations worldwide, we serve all branches of the armed forces, federal civilian agencies, the national intelligence OBSERVERA’S PRIMARY BUSINESS AREAS ARE: community, state and local government, and commercial and in- z Analyzing remotely sensed data in support of military, intel- ternational clients. Representing some of the world’s best technical ligence, environmental and planning issues. and scientifi c minds, our 22,500 professionals deliver full, life-cycle z Developing and commercializing advanced image processing solutions that meet mission, enterprise, and infrastructure needs algorithms and software. in: information systems and services; C4ISR; strategic security; z Assisting others in defi ning remote sensing and image engineering and science; training and simulation; base and range processing requirements and developing image processing operations; and enterprise IT solutions and products. systems to support those requirements.

NSTec, Remote Sensing Laboratory OUR SERVICES: P. O. Box 98521 - RSL - 09 IMAGE PROCESSING Las Vegas, NV 89193 Digital image processing is one of Observera’s core technology (702) 295-8001; (702) 295-8648 (fax) offerings. Specializing in services that design and develop special www.bechtelnevada.com purpose image processing algorithms, thus improving quality and enhancing the utilization of imagery for a wide range of clients.. The Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) is operated by National Secu- rity Technologies LLC (NSTec) for the Nevada Site Offi ce, National REMOTE SENSING Nuclear Security Administration. The laboratory is located at Observera is in the forefront of remote sensing technologies utiliz- Nellis Air Force Base with operations at Andrews Air Force Base in ing data captured from aircraft and satellite sensors. Our profes- Maryland. The RSL is a center for advanced technologies, focused sional remote sensing services include the exploitation and analysis on the scientifi c, technological, and operational disciplines neces- of all modalities of imagery, such as panchromatic, radar, multi- sary to ensure the success of national security missions. RSL has spectral, hyperspectral, and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture a world-wide reputation for developing and customizing state-of- RADAR (IFSAR). the-art instruments and producing standard-setting technologies in remote sensing. Multispectral scanner systems and specially modi- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) fi ed aircraft are used in acquiring a wide range of environmental Observera’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services include data. RSL has designed and maintains Geographical Information data manipulation, conversion, reprojection and integration with Systems (GIS) databases for the entire USDOE complex. RDBMS systems. Timesaving menus and routines can be custom- ized for most popular commercial GIS software suites.

Observera, Inc. MOTION IMAGERY 3856 Dulles South Court, Suite 1 Motion imagery or video is a unique cost effective source of Chantilly, VA 20151-1693 information that can be integrated into many exploitation regimes. (800) 444-6905; (703) 378-3166 (fax) Observera is in the forefront of this industry, offering identifi cation, [email protected]; www.observera.com characterization, and analysis techniques that exploit many formats Observera, Inc. is a high technology of motion imagery. Our expertise has resulted in the RAVEN family small business that specializes in of products. sophisticated geospatial process- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ing and analysis technology for a broad spectrum of government Engineering innovative techniques and processes are part of Ob- and civilian customers. Observera supports our customers with servera’s system engineering services. By tailoring software to spe-

522 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers cifi c user requirements, customization can benefi t both commercial software packages – all these make Optech the obvious choice and government geospatial technology users. Services include the in airborne lidar systems. development and integration of GIS/image processing algorithms z ILRIS-3D (Intelligent Laser Ranging and Imaging System): The and software into work environments, the automation of complex ILRIS-3D line of laser scanners provides dynamic scanning at imagery tasks to streamline production, and the development of ranges from 3 m to beyond 1,500 m. The ILRIS-3D and ILRIS effi cient and user-friendly software. 36D are complete laser surveying solutions: accurate, eyesafe, rugged, easily portable and deployed by a single operator. The COMMERCIALIZATION systems feature rapid data collection, metrically accurate data, Commercializing government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies Class 1 laser operation and exceptional ranging capability. for their commercial applicability, as well as evaluating commer- Quick scanning and processing ensure maximum effi ciency. cial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and emerging technologies applicable to ILRIS 36D offers all the capability of ILRIS-3D with the added government users and operations complete our unique service functionality of a full 360°x 360° fi eld of view. offerings. Augmenting our professional geospatial and imagery z SHOALS (Scanning Hydrographic Operational Airborne Lidar engineering services, Observera continually monitors commercial Survey): The world's smallest, fastest and most accurate airborne technologies applicable to government users. laser bathymeters, the SHOALS systems are complete littoral zone mapping solutions, providing area coverage rates as high UR RODUCTS O P : as 70 km2 per hour. The systems offer hydrographers a rapid In addition to our services, Observera is both a developer and and cost-effective means of surveying shallow coastal or inland value-added reseller of geospatial information products. We con- waters with depth and measurement accuracy to International tinually explore new technologies for incorporation into our com- Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Order 1. The SHOALS sys- mercial product line. The following are our current products tems also feature topographic mapping and bottom refl ectance z RAVEN View mapping capability for continuous coverage from shallow waters z ER Mapper onto the adjacent shore with a single fl ight pass. z Defense Format Pack for ER Mapper z Image Web Server (IWS) IN BUSINESS SINCE 1974, OPTECH IS THE GLOBAL MARKET z ASURE LEADER IN THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF STATE-OF- Please call us to discuss cost effective ways to solve all of your THE ART LIDAR SURVEY SYSTEMS ISIT OUR WEBSITE AT remote sensing, image processing, and GIS problems. - . V WWW.OPTECH.CA Optech Incorporated 300 Interchange Way Optimal Geomatics Inc. Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5Z8 625 West Kent Avenue, Suite 100 CANADA Vancouver, BC V6P 6T7 (905) 660-0808; (905) 660-0829 (fax) CANADA [email protected]; www.optech.ca (604) 654-1850; (866) 654-1850; (604) 654-1880 (fax) [email protected]; www.optimalgeo.com Optech is the world leader in ad- vanced laser-based (lidar) survey in- Optimal Geomat- struments, with an extensive global ics Inc. specializes client base. Optech products, based in the science and on the company’s core expertise in technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing and scanned time-of-fl ight lidar, offer client-driven solutions in topo- using geographic information. Optimal applies the disciplines of graphic mapping, hydrographic applications, tripod-mounted laser surveying, mapping, remote sensing, geographic information sys- imaging, space-based atmospheric monitors and landing/docking tems and GPS to provide solutions for engineering and geospatial systems, and industrial rangefi nders. professionals.

THE COMPANY’S CORE PRODUCTS INCLUDE PAR Government Systems Corporation z ALTM (Airborne Laser Terrain Mapper): The latest in cutting- 314 South Jay Street edge airborne surveying lidar equipment for large or small Rome, New York 13440 surveying opportunities. Optech’s ALTM products continue (315) 339-0491; (315) 339-4771 (fax) to set the global standard for airborne laser terrain mapping. [email protected]; www.pargovernment.com Innovative products such as the ALTM Gemini with its 167 kHz laser rep rate, 100 Hz scan rate, Multipulse technology; the PAR Government Systems Corporation Waveform Digitizer, capable of measuring multiple pulses/ (PGSC) is a total imaging and geospatial returns; digital camera integration; DASHMap and Zinview solutions provider for government and

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commercial customers. During over 30 years of service, PGSC has matics provides the image-centric solutions demanded by a large earned the reputation for producing high quality technical products and expanding industry. With over 21,000 Geomatica licenses in ranging from theoretical and experimental studies, to advanced 135 countries, PCI is driven to develop leading-edge applications system prototypes and operational systems. that our customers require to remain productive and competitive. PGSC solutions range from sensor development through infor- PCI Geomatics has the proven expertise, people, and solutions mation visualization. These solutions include the development and to support a wide variety of professions. We continue to build integration of systems supporting imagery collection, geospatial on our reputation of providing our customers with solutions that information archive and dissemination, and data analysis. PGSC is save real time – and real money. With an emphasis on delivering actively developing systems and processing algorithms in support quality services that exceed customer expectations, PCI Geomat- of multi-hyperspectral, MTI/SAR radar, and Ground Penetrating ics provides both a comprehensive set of desktop products and a Radar (GPR) systems. comprehensive range of production-oriented solutions. PGSC provides expert services in environmental data manage- PCI Geomatics is a Canadian Corporation headquartered in ment, water resources modeling and assessment, Geographic In- Toronto, with an additional facility in the National Capital Region formation Systems (GIS), and remote sensing applications. Diverse (Gatineau, QC), the US National Capital Region (Arlington, VA) application domains include: and Edinburgh, Scotland. PCI Geomatics software products and z GIS-based fl ood modeling and mapping solutions are distributed through a direct sales force, international z Water resources, including water quality modeling and assess- resellers, and third party partners. ment z Aerial surveys and digital terrain model development Photo Science, Inc. z Environmental site characterization and data management 2670 Wilhite Drive z Aerial traffi c monitoring and modeling Lexington, KY 40503-3302 z Utility database development, integration, and mapping (859) 277-8700; (859) 277-8901 (fax) z Systems and software engineering [email protected]; www.photoscience.com PGSC is a certifi ed ESRI Business Partner. The PGSC Flood*Ware™ product line supports advanced fl ood plain modeling and mapping Founded in 1974, Photo Sci- methods. PGSC also maintains product lines for distributed im- ence is a full-service geospatial age and map archive, automatic imagery registration, computing fi rm, specializing in aerial im- platform independent imagery viewing with metadata editing, and aging and data collection/processing, photogrammetric mapping, software interoperability tools for geospatial systems integration. remote sensing, GIS, and surveying services. Headquartered in PAR Government is dedicated to supporting its corps of mo- Lexington, KY, we employ more than 170 professional and techni- tivated professional employees, and is committed to providing cal personnel in seven offi ces nationwide devoted exclusively to outstanding customer satisfaction. the geospatial industry. Our team of professionals includes 16 Certifi ed Photogrammetrist, 2 Professional Engineers, 18 Profes- PCI Geomatics sional Land Surveyors, and more than 130 cartographers, imagery analysts, GIS specialists, and support personnel. 50 West Wilmot Street; Suite 200 In a dynamically evolving professional environment, Photo Sci- Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1M5 ence deploys leading geospatial technology solutions, focused on CANADA process improvement through reinvestment. Our expanded aerial 905-764-0614; 905-764-9604 (fax) collection capability is now one of the largest in the nation. The [email protected]; www.pcigeomatics.com company owns and operates nine (9) aircraft, both medium- and PCI Geomatics is the world-leading large-frame digital cameras that include two (2) Z/I Imaging’s Digi- developer of software and solutions tal Mapping Cameras and an Applanix DSS 332 camera. Coupled for geospatial imaging applications. with our two (2) Leica ALS50-II lidar sensors, conventional fi lm Specializing in remote sensing, digi- cameras, softcopy photogrammetric workstations, and GPS tech- tal photogrammetry, spatial analysis, nology, Photo Science truly delivers integrated mapping solutions cartographic production and automated systems, our technology with a fully-digital production work fl ow process. Additionally, turns images into information. Our geospatial solutions enable our Photo Science’s GIS consulting, design, and data development pro- customers to fi nd answers to real-world questions using satellite, fessionals support our client’s geospatial application requirements. aerial and other geospatial data. Photo Science’s dependability, accuracy, and superior quality From the desktop to the enterprise, our technologies are applied are the benchmarks of the commitment to excellence shared by to a wide array of challenges, including natural resource monitor- the entire Photo Science staff. This focus on professional skills, sup- ing, homeland security and defense, insurance risk assessment, ported by state-of-the-art technology, enables the fi rm to fulfi ll the map production, image management, site selection, feature extrac- professional needs and requirements of a broad range of clients. tion, and education. With our trusted Geomatica® brand, PCI Geo- We possess the capacity, professional qualifi cations, and experi-

524 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers ence needed to support the geo-technical industries. Our services Our survey department, led by Greg Prather, Vice President, are as follows: Director of Surveying, Florida licensed Surveyor and Mapper, is profi cient and highly experienced in providing a wide array of AERIAL IMAGING AND DATA COLLECTION ground and hydrographic surveying services utilizing the industry’s z Conventional Aerial Photography most advanced equipment. z Digital Aerial Imaging Pickett’s photogrammetry department was created in 1995 as a z Lidar Terrain Mapping natural extension to the services we provide. In charge of the Photo- grammetry department is T. Jeffrey Young, Vice President, Director of PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING Photogrammetry, Florida licensed Surveyor & Mapper and an ASPRS z Aerotriangulation Certifi ed Photogrammetrist. Pickett became the fi rst surveying and z Stereocompilation/Feature Extraction photogrammetry company in Florida to provide all types of photo- z Digital Orthophotography grammetry services in a completely digital environment. z Photographic Laboratory/Scanning Our photogrammetry staff is kept current in the latest, state of the art equipment, software and services. The capability to fl y and GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS acquire both fi lm and digital aerial photography and all photogram- z Data Capture/Conversion metry services under one roof allows Pickett to continue to provide z Database Design consistent quality and accuracy. z Application Software Development z Training z 3-D Visualization Pictometry International Corp. 100 Town Center Drive, Suite A REMOTE SENSING Rochester, NY 14623-4260 z Thematic Mapping (585) 486-0093; (585) 486-0098 (fax) z Image Processing/Analysis [email protected]; www.pictometry.com/ z Photointerpretation Pictometry is a revo- z Change Detection lutionary new, visual information system SURVEYS that combines digital aerial imaging with software that allows end- z Airborne GPS/IMU users to see everywhere, measure anything and plan everything. z GPS Surveys/Geodetic Control The company creates libraries of aerial images and geo-spatial z Conventional Surveys information and catalogs them by counties, capturing every square foot of a county from as many as twelve different angles and Pickett & Associates, Inc. directions. Pictometry libraries consist of orthogonal images like 475 South First Avenue ordinary aerial imaging. However, over 80% of Pictometry’s images Bartow, FL 33830 are oblique so that features can be easily seen in their entirety. (863) 533-9095; (863) 534-1464 (fax) These full color, high resolution images reveal the front, back, [email protected]; www.pickett-inc.com and sides of objects of interest rather than just their tops. Within seconds, using a Pictometry image library and the Electronic Field Pickett is a privately owned Study ¥ (EFS) software, a user can literally view and analyze any Florida based corporation house, building, intersection, fi re hydrant, tree or any feature in the that excels in providing country from their laptop or workstation. The library is recaptured high quality professional every two years, which allows users to compare and contrast the services. Together, Pickett employees have created a company that new images with the old, as well as always having up-to-date data. celebrates over 40 years of success. With offi ces located in Florida and Maryland, Pickett offers an all AMONG ITS MANY FEATURES, PICTOMETRY’S ELECTRONIC encompassing range of surveying and photogrammetry services, FIELD STUDY ¥ SOFTWARE ENABLES USERS TO delivered as ‘ready to run’ data. Our vision is long-term and z Measure the length, width, and height of any feature in an image our expectation is to provide professional services to our clients z Click on any feature in an image and get its geo-coordinates through expertise, innovative solutions, honesty and integrity. and/or elevation Today, Pickett is led by Mr. John M. Clyatt, P.S.M. As Presi- z Determine the bearing of a road and angles of intersecting dent and Principal in Charge, John has continued the tradition of roads or physical features excellence envisioned by our founder from the inception. A third z Automatically calculate perimeter, acreage or square footage generation surveyor, John has been in the surveying profession of any area or building since 1976 and has held a Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper z Annotate images with text, lines, circles, etc. for powerful license since 1984. presentations and distribution

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z Overlay shape fi les and other geo-referenced data directly z Film Scanning & Aerial Triangulation over all images (including obliques) z Topographic and Planimetric Feature Extraction z Integrate with 3rd party maps, imagery, GIS systems, and soft- z Digital Orthophotography ware packages z GIS & CAD Data Modeling z Create/distribute sub-libraries of images for jurisdictional or z GeoDatabase Design and Migration geographical specialty use z GIS Implementation Planning z Attach an unlimited amount of text, raster, or vector data to z Web-GIS Application Development & Implementation EFS which can make Pictometry the centerpiece of your entire geo-information system Pixoneer Geomatics Unlike other more complex systems, Pictometry is specifi cally 3-1 Donyong-Dong, Yusung-Gu designed for applications where easy-to-use visual information can Taejon 305-340 be quickly accessed by a wide range of professionals in diverse in- SOUTH KOREA dustries and agencies. From private business to planning agencies, www.pixoneer.com police, fi re and rescue departments, effi ciencies are gained, risks are averted, and time and lives can be saved. Call Pictometry today to learn how you can have a comprehensive, easy to use, visual Pixxures, Inc. 15000 W. 64th Avenue information system that puts your entire town, county, or state at Arvada, CO 80007 your fi ngertips. (303) 302-8600; (303) 302-8601(fax) [email protected]; www.pixxures.com Pinnacle Mapping Technologies, Inc. 8021 Knue Road, Suite 113 Pixxures, Inc., located Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 in Arvada, Colorado, is (317) 585-2011; (317) 585-2014 (fax) a total imagery solu- [email protected]; www.pinnaclemapping.com tions fi rm that provides services for photogrammetric companies as well as end users. Pinnacle Mapping Technologies, Inc., We have developed a state-of-the-art processing facility and have a woman-owned and veteran-owned completely re-engineered our operation to focus on process- small business, provides a broad ing and back-end customization. Pixxures has also improved the range of photogrammetric and GIS delivery and enhanced the usability of georeferenced data through services to clients in the private and our Web Mapping Services tools. Pixxures makes georeferenced public sectors. Our biggest strength data more usable and affordable, and continues to develop new is our people. We have seen what technologies to increase quality and effi ciency. works and what does not; what emerging technologies to embrace and which ones to avoid. The net result is a small, dynamic company that can change its produc- POB Magazine 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 700 tion very easily without distraction from corporate objectives or Troy, MI 48084 bureaucracy. At Pinnacle, we bring together our large company (248) 362-3700 technical knowledge base within a smaller organization. Our fi [email protected]; www.pobonline.com customers feel like they are working with a large company that is in tune with quality assurance and customer satisfaction, they receive First published in 1975, Point of Begin- fi rst-rate mapping products and they spend only a fraction of the ning (POB) is the oldest national publica- cost a large company would charge for those services. tion serving the surveying and mapping Pinnacle’s staff includes ASPRS Certifi ed Photogrammetrists, industry. Always the market leader, we GISCI Certifi ed GIS Professionals, Professional Land Surveyors, as are dedicated to helping these industries well as numerous experienced Stereoplotter Compilers, Digital Or- succeed through our coverage of new thophoto Technicians, Digital Cartographers, GIS/CAD Analysts and applications and evolving technologies, most importantly, a team dedicated to product Quality Assurance. practical solutions to surveying and mapping problems, and busi- Our staff is committed to customer satisfaction in every regard and ness, legal and educational issues. Laser scanning and imaging to delivering high quality, easy-to-use geospatial data products. topics are given special emphasis throughout the year. Our aver- age BPA-qualifi ed circulation per issue is more than 39,000, and ERVICES S POB is proud to note that each subscriber has personally requested z Aerial Photography (Digital and Frame) the publication in the past two years. Target markets are high-level z Lidar Acquisition & Processing professionals in the surveying, mapping, engineering and related z Mapping-related Geodetic Survey Services geomatics fi elds. BNP Media publishes POB magazine twelve (12)

526 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers times annually. POB is FREE upon request to qualifi ed subscribers in z LP360 Classify (module available early 2007) the United States; foreign subscriptions are available for an annual z Programmable LPObjects fee.www.pobonline.com Radman Aerial Surveys QCoherent Software LLC 6220 24th Street 1880 Offi ce Club Pointe Sacramento, California 95822 Colorado Springs, CO 80920-5002 (916) 391-1651; (916)391-6537 (fax) (719) 386-6900; (719) 272-8051 (fax) [email protected] [email protected]; www.qcoherent.com Radman Aerial Surveys, a certifi ed small business and certifi ed QCoherent Software is the innova- woman-owned mapping fi rm, is celebrating its twentieth year an- tive provider of high-capacity, inte- niversary. grated Limitless LIDAR™ software Radman Aerial Surveys photogrammetric services including tools. We are a company whose aerial photography, aerotriangulation, digital topographic and founders have a wide array of ex- planimetric mapping, fi lm scanning and digital orthophotography pertise with Lidar and the mapping using DTM/DEM data or autocorrelation procedures. sciences. Our extensive knowledge of Lidar and GIS software has We specialize in high accuracy design scale mapping using ana- initially been focused on the need for an ESRI extension for viewing lytical plotters for highways, electrical transmission lines, gas, water and analyzing Lidar data. These efforts culminated in the develop- and sewer lines, land development projects, landfi lls, wastewater ment of LP360 which has been exceptionally well received. The treatment plants, prisons and ALTA surveys. Softcopy plotters are success of LP360 confi rms that QCoherent Software’s mission of used for the generation of orthophotography products. providing powerful Lidar software targeted at day-to-day opera- Our facility located at Sacramento’s Executive Airport host our tions is “spot-on”. two Cessna 206 turbo-charged aircraft equipped with state of the art calibrated forward motion compensation cameras. We maintain OUR MISSION a traditional photographic laboratory and state of the art scanning Our mission at QCoherent Software is to develop Lidar software equipment. that enables users of Lidar data to easily and effi ciently access and Radman’s ability to provide full service, in-house capability, interface point cloud data with day-to-day operations. using our own photogrammetrist, pilots, aerial photographers and support staff to execute its mapping services assures our clients LP360 BENEFITS AND FEATURES excellent quality control and timely completion of projects. z Virtually limitless LAS data architecture (load thousands of LAS Aerial photography and photogrammetric products are offered fi les into ArcGIS without encountering performance issues) in a wide variety of digital and conventional formats to meet your z Integrated extension for ArcMap/ArcCatalog requirements. We are your complete mapping provider. Whether z Requires only a standard ArcView license your project is large or small our project managers can help fi nd z Creates a Lidar data layer in ArcMap the right solution for your needs. z ArcMap-enabled Lidar layer properties z Specialized viewing controls and fi lters tailored for Lidar data Reed Business – Geo z Optimized 3D/profi le viewer 100 Tuscanny Drive, Suite B-1 z Extensive import and export functionality including cross-sec- Frederick, MD 21702-5958 tion, slope, aspect and hillshading (301) 682-6101; (301) 682-6105 (fax) z End-user focused with easy-to-use controls [email protected]; www.reedbusiness-geo.com z GIS Fusion blends imagery or other data layers with lidar z ASCII to LAS import wizard (Merge other ASCII data with lidar Professional Surveyor – Sonar, photogrammetric DEM, etc.) Magazine, with a circu- z QA/QC Tools (including RMSE wizard) lation of approximately z GIS Fusion™ 41,500 per issue, z Dynamic on the fl y TINing in LP360 3D viewer and ArcGIS data addresses the informa- window tion needs of geomatics z On the fl y contour interpolation professionals. Published twelve times a year, Professional Surveyor z Filter by elevation/ elevation masking Magazine covers topics ranging from surveying and mapping to z LAS statistics/access LAS header information photogrammetry and remote sensing. z LAS Arctoolbox tools (reprojection, scale, and shift) In addition to print advertising, we offer comprehensive busi- z Tripod/ground based lidar Integrator ness-to-business marketing services to enhance your advertising z SILC (Spectral Imagery lidar Composite) colorization LAS dis- campaign. A combination of these services can help you strength- play

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en your market position, increase your market share, announce has its own photographic laboratory, digital and analytical mapping new products, improve company and product recognition, and systems, and CAD workstations making it a fully integrated map- fi nd new buyers or personnel. ping facility. For instance, many issues include an independent product re- RAS has signifi cant experience in meeting our clients’ needs in view. Whether it is hardware or software, our experienced review- a full range of aerial photography and mapping applications. Our ers will evaluate your product, pointing out features and special clients include land surveyors, engineers, developers, government enhancements in an objective manner. Product reviews and any agencies, planners, attorneys, and corporations of all sizes and other feature articles can be reprinted to complement your trade interests. show brochures or dealer literature. Additionally we present an Aerial Mapping supplement and a PROJECT APPLICATIONS INCLUDE Red Pages guide each year. Equally important are press releases for z Highway and rail design and construction announcements or introductions, which we publish in the “Prod- z Residential and commercial land development ucts, People, Places” (PPP) section of the magazine. This section is z Flood plain defi nition also free of charge, and leads generated by your product an- z Environmental / historical studies nouncement will be forwarded to you directly. z Construction progress mapping We also offer E-Blasts, which are e-mails that contain ads z GIS base mapping in HTML format. Every Wednesday we send E-Blasts to sub- z Development / Feasibility mapping scribers who have given us permission to contact them. This is a XPERIENCE OMBINED WITH A IDE ANGE OF unique opportunity to directly reach more than 32,000 subscribers E C W R electronically. Visit our website at: www.profsurv.com. APPLICATIONS Robinson Aerial Surveys has a dedicated team of Certifi ed Pho- Riegl USA, Inc. togrammetrists, Stereo Compilers, CAD Specialists, Photo Lab Technicians and Licensed Land Surveyors. All of our professional 7035 Grand National Drive and senior technical staff has between 15 to 30 years of experience Suite 100 in the photogrammetry profession. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 248-9927; (407) 248-2636 (fax) RAS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES [email protected]; www.rieglusa.com z Aerial photography and Low Altitude Mapping Photography Riegl is the global leader (LAMP) in the innovation of lidar z Digital photogrammetric mapping technology for airborne z Aerial triangulation survey. Its scanners pro- z GIS Base Mapping vide high accuracy and z Photographic lab services, scaled enlargements, historical effi cient scanning with Sensor Integration. Portable and rugged, photo archives Riegl scanners are unrivaled in reliability under demanding envi- z CAD production in Microstation and AutoCAD platforms ronmental conditions. During the last decade Riegl’s research and z Digital Terrain Model (DTM) development development as well as dedication to the industry have revolution- z Digital Orthophotography ized corridor and wide-area mapping of terrain and vegetation with z Scanning services a unique feature: digitization of echo waveform of each measure- Client satisfaction is the driving force behind our efforts. It is our ment with the new Riegl LMS-S560 Airborne Laser Scanning mission to provide innovative and cost effective solutions to our System. clients. Our commitment to creating accurate mapping products delivered on schedule and within budget has been the foundation Robinson Aerial Survey, Inc. (RAS) of our success for over 70 years. One Edgeview Drive Hackettstown, NJ 07840-4003 Rollei Metric GmbH (908) 813-3900; (908) 813-3967 (fax) Salzdahlumer Strabe 196 [email protected]; [email protected]; www. D - 38126 Braunschweig robinsonaerial.com GERMANY +49 (0)531 68 00 359; +49 (0)531 68 00 303 (fax) Robinson Aerial Surveys, Inc., [email protected]; www.rollei-metric.com (RAS) has been providing a com- prehensive range of aerial photog- The Rollei Metric GmbH is a leading raphy and photogrammetric base company in the sector of photogram- mapping services since 1936. RAS metry. Among photogrammetric cam-

528 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers eras for terrestrial and aerial application, RolleiMetric offers a wide Rolta International, Inc range of photogrammetric software. Additional to its own camera Rolta Center and software products, RolleiMetric acts as partner of BAE Systems 5865 North Point Parkway for the software SOCET SET as well as for the company Panoscan Alpharetta, GA 30022 and its panorama camera Mark III. (678) 942 5000; (678) 942 5001 (fax) [email protected]; www.rolta.com AIC – AERIAL-INDUSTRIAL-CAMERA SYSTEM With the AIC, RolleiMetric brought a new generation of high reso- Rolta has been providing mapping data lution digital metric cameras into the market. This camera line is conversion services for more than a available in different variants both for aerial photography applica- decade and is recognized as a premier tions and for precise terrestrial engineering surveys. In cooperation GIS data conversion services provider. We with lidar manufactures and integrators like Optech and TopoSys, have an exceptionally qualifi ed staff, su- the AIC is the leading image based system in combination with pervised by experienced managers, work- laser scanner/lidar systems world-wide. ing on state-of-the-art GIS workstations. Rolta can handle projects of extremely DIGITAL METRIC CLOSE-RANGE CAMERAS large size for parcel mapping, photogram- The digital photogrammetric close-range cameras of the d-series metry, orthophotos, and GIS data conver- are the most successful digital measuring cameras world-wide . sion. We have substantial capacity, with Beside the d-series,Rollei Metric offers the 6008digital metric for more than 1500 workstations and over 2500 technically trained terrestrial applications. The cameras are delivered with a fi xed and experienced staff. These extensive resources of manpower, mounted digital back. RolleiMetric cooperates with the NIKON equipment, and experience help us tackle a wide range of projects GmbH and distributes also Nikon cameras – calibrated by Rollei- and keep them on schedule. Metric . With conversion experience in most commercial GIS software packages and in-house knowledge utilized for such large projects, ROLLEIMETRIC SOFTWARE CDW AND MSR Rolta is the ideal choice for GIS database design, translation or re- The software packages CDW & MSR offer the entire 2D and 3D projection services. evaluation for terrestrial photogrammetry. With the new module Rolta has the knowledge and experience to assemble cadastral CDW-Graphics, a direct evaluation in the CAD user interface can be maps to comply with local/national standards of the client, utiliz- performed. ing a variety of coordinate systems, survey systems, and property information records. Rolta has converted over one million parcels, SOCET SET using digital conversion of new tax parcel/orthophoto manuscripts SOCET SET is a photogrammetric total solution, which ranges into a topologically structured GIS format, reconciling and updating from the aero triangulation, digital land models up to the satellite existing computerized county land records. Rolta has the skills and image evaluation. The program is in use world-wide and will be experience that are needed to get your cadastral mapping project distributed and supported by RolleiMetric in Germany, Austria and done right the fi rst time. Switzerland. Rolta’s experienced and qualifi ed GIS staff is available to clients for onsite assignments, in any part of the world. These services may PANOSCAN DIGITAL PANORAMA CAMERA include support during a pre/post conversion phase, maintaining The digital panorama camera Mark III is the latest development day-to-day GIS operations, updating a GIS database, managing of Panoscan, Using interchangeable lenses makes the camera to networks, disaster recovery, providing e-Security & remote net- the ideal system to capture of indoor scenes as well as outdoor work management services. panoramas. ROLTA SERVICES z Aerotriangulation z Planimetry z Digital Terrain/Elevation Models z Lidar data editing z Digital Orthophotography z Image Analysis/Interpretation z Cadastral/Parcel Mapping z Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) z GIS database design and development z Map creation, updating and fi nishing z Data conversion and format translation z Onsite project support

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Sanborn Science Applications International Corporation 1935 Jamboree Drive, Suite 100 Space & Geospatial Intelligence Business Unit Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Geospatial Technologies Operation (719) 593-0093; (719) 528-5093 (fax) 14668 Lee Road [email protected]; www.sanborn.com Chantilly, VA 20151 [email protected]; www.saic.com ABOUT SANBORN With a rich tradition of map- SAIC is a leading provider of ping dating back to 1866, scientifi c, engineering, systems Sanborn offers end-to-end integration and technical servic- geospatial solutions backed es and solutions to all branches by the latest in technol- of the U.S. military, agencies of ogy and superior customer the Department of Defense, the support. The company’s combined product and service offerings intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security include consulting and off-the-shelf products; analog, digital and and other U.S. Government civil agencies, as well as to custom- lidar data acquisition; photogrammetric mapping, remote sensing ers in selected commercial markets. With approximately 44,000 solutions, and data conversion. Sanborn offers product solutions for employees in more than 150 cities worldwide, SAIC engineers and government and commercial customers. A nationally recognized scientists solve complex technical challenges requiring innovative company, Sanborn has multiple offi ces in the United States solutions for customers’ mission-critical functions. SAIC had annual revenues of $8.3 billion for its fi scal year ended January 31, 2007. THE SANBORN TRADITION SAIC: From Science to Solutions® Sanborn fi rst gained recognition for its richly detailed fi re insur- ance maps–maps that are so full of valuable information that they The Sidwell Company are still widely used today. We’ve mapped approximately 12,000 675 Sidwell Court communities across the United States and have archived over one St. Charles, IL 60174-3492 million Sanborn Maps™. (630) 549-1000; (630) 549-1111 (fax) [email protected]; www.sidwellco.com MAPPING THE FUTURE OF GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS We continue to set the standard for industry excellence. Today, Since its founding in 1927, Sidwell has built a the Sanborn name is synonymous with high quality geospatial tradition of providing highly accurate mapping products and services. Our longevity is attributable to our ability to and GIS solutions to clients in government and offer focused product and service solutions to many markets and private industry. For more than 45 years Sidwell customer types. has provided photogrammetric mapping ser- vices, and has performed thousands of photo- KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE grammetric projects, ranging in application from At the core of our business is our team of dedicated, accredited those for small development sites to municipali- professionals–experts with proven industry success. For every ties, counties, large federal and international projects. service and product we offer, we have a team with the necessary Sidwell is an employee-owned fi rm specializing in aerial experience to ensure the best result. imagery, geospatial services, photogrammetry, GIS planning, design and implementation, software development; data conver- CUSTOMER SERVICE Every Sanborn product and service is designed and managed with sion and cadastral database development. Professional Services the customer in mind. Our certifi ed project managers give each as- offered by Sidwell support a variety of applications including real signment the utmost in individual attention and expert supervision. estate assessment, public works, civil engineering, and emergency In addition, Sanborn customers are involved in the ongoing project response dispatch. Sidwell serves clients nationally, and is an ESRI management process with real-time, on-line project tracking. Be- Business Partner. In addition, Sidwell is an authorized dealer of cause of this customer-oriented focus, Sanborn is a dominant force Magellan Professional GPS products. in the mapping industry. SIDWELL’S PHOTOGRAMMETRIC SERVICES INCLUDE z Precision Aerial Photography z Digital Aerial Image Capture z Airborne GPS z Aerial Film Scanning z Ground Control Surveys and Monumentation z Analytical Aerial Triangulation

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z Terrain Modeling and Topographic Mapping formats. Combining sophisticated search and advanced distribu- z Planimetric Feature Extraction tion management with a scalable service-oriented architecture, z Lidar EarthWhere maximizes value extraction from spatial content assets z Digital Orthophotography and service quality while eliminating redundancies and improving z GIS development and training effi ciencies. The company’s team of photogrammetric specialists include SPADAC solutions combine actionable spatial intelligence with numerous Certifi ed Photogrammetrists and Licensed personnel predictive analytics and real-time situation monitoring for optimal with direct experience in the production of large-scale mapping allocation of human resources, critical infrastructure and operat- projects. Sidwell maintains its own fl ight department featuring sur- ing assets and the safety measures to protect them. Building on vey aircraft and various precision aerial mapping cameras, as well our solid geospatial foundation, SPADAC continues to evolve the as in-house photographic laboratory facilities. sophistication of our analytical solutions to include the synthesis of As a dealer of Magellan Professional products, Sidwell can temporal, human terrain and social networking elements. provide clients with full range of professional GPS solutions which include both GIS mapping and survey grade receivers. Spatial Data Consultants, Inc. 1008 Hutton Lane, Suite 109 SPADAC Inc. High Point, NC 27262 7921 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 600 (336) 841-1247; (336) 841-1248 (fax) Mc Lean, VA 22102 [email protected]; www.spatialdc.com (703) 893-3500; (703) 893-8131 (fax) [email protected]; www.spadac.com Spatial Data Consultants, Inc. (SDC), a 100% Woman Owned Business Enter- SPADAC is leading the fusion of prise (WOBE), is based in High Point, NC geospatial intelligence and pre- and is a full service professional orga- dictive analytics. Our technology nization specializing in offering a broad and services provide our gov- variety of photogrammetric, surveying, ernment and commercial enterprises with actionable intelligence cadastral, image based mapping, CAD and GIS related services. to minimize threat, maximize opportunity and ensure enterprise Founded in 1996, SDC was established with the goal of satisfy- resiliency. ing the unique and specifi c requirements of each potential client, SPADAC solutions enable customers to make better decisions stressing not only quality in planning and products, but sound faster, leveraging patented technologies, advanced analytical meth- management and consulting. odologies, visualization services, and domain expertise. SPADAC’s SDC, Inc., is strongly committed to providing quality photo- solutions and offerings range from threat assessment and resource grammetry and other related services and has over 150 years a allocation to opportunity identifi cation and discovery, helping combined individual experience with qualifi ed personnel having clients to: the necessary credentials, professional certifi cations and registra- z Make informed, objective decisions to solve complex prob- tions, experience, training and education needed to provide the lems by enhancing situational awareness services required. Since our incorporation in 1996, SDC, Inc., has z Improve confi dence in decision making by enhancing the earned a reputation based on our experience in conventional objective attributes over subjective parameters large and small scale photogrammetric production in support of engineering design, facilities management, and regional plan- SPADAC’S CORE CAPABILITIES ARE OFFERED IN THE ning. This is supported by our extensive investment in state of the FOLLOWING FORMS: art hardware and software solutions used to provide our client z Professional Analytical Services – Operating analytical cells in base with data of the highest accuracy and integrity. We strive to which teams are deployed to support mission-critical initia- continue to maintain a current or leading edge level of knowledge tives. of our industry practices and techniques by promoting continuing z Research and Development Services -- Creating new technol- education and training programs. Such attention to our project ogy via Government-funded grants and programs. team members, equipment and practices enables SDC, Inc., to z Engineering Services -- Integration of geospatial software solu- successfully manage large complex projects, while still providing tions and development of complex systems. intimate and personal service to each of our clients. z Technology Tools – transportable technology capabilities that become the force multiplier for our highly capable analytical services team. SPADAC’s EarthWhere is a spatial content management system that streamlines the organization, provisioning and dissemination of disparate data for fast enterprise-wide access in the required

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Stewart Geo Technologies, Inc. 12 bits/pixel resolution. Our two Zeiss and three Leica cameras 5730 Northwest Parkway, Suite 500 provide aerial photography. San Antonio, TX 78249 Aerial Lidar Acquisition – Our two systems, including a Leica (210) 684-2147; (210) 631-2085 (fax) dual-pulse ALS 50-II, provide rapid and accurate generation of [email protected]; www.stewartgeotech.com digital elevation data. Data is processed using proprietary and commercial software products. Stewart Geo Tech- Film Scanning – Three precision Leica DSW700 image scanners nologies, Inc. (SGT) is a provide a capacity of over 100,000 exposures a year. professional services or- Image Processing – Custom-developed software ensures the ganization dedicated to highest possible image quality, by characterizing imagery at the providing geospatial solutions to agencies and companies engaged beginning of the processing chain. Imagery products include color, in the design, construction and management of public works, panchromatic, color infrared, and/or 4–band format at 8 or 12 infrastructure systems, and the management of natural resources. bits/pixel resolution. Format options include GeoTIFF, TIFF/TFW, Structured and equipped to accommodate time-critical and techni- JPEG200, and MrSID. cally demanding projects, SGT supports the missions of its clientele Aerial Triangulation – Aerial triangulation is performed in a soft- with a broad range of geospatial technologies that encompass copy environment using Intergraph’s ISAT software, augmented photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems with custom-developed software to provide accurate and reliable and Internet services. results. Operating from San Antonio, Texas, Stewart Geo Technologies Planimetric and Topographic Mapping – Stereo compilation and has extensive experience and resources in the following service fi nishing of planimetric and topographic mapping at any scale is areas: performed on analytical plotters and softcopy photogrammetric z Acquisition of Aerial and Space Imagery workstations. z Airborne GPS control Digital Orthophotos – We produce digital orthophotos at any z Acquisition and Processing of Remotely-Sensed Terrain Data resolution using custom-developed software within a distributed (lidar/IFSAR) processing environment for maximum throughput. z Digital Aerotriangulation GIS Services – GIS consulting, applications development, conver- z Photogrammetric Extraction of Terrain & Planimetric Data Sets sion, and production services. Surdex is an ESRI Business partner, z Digital Orthophotography and Image Processing and offers enterprise GIS solution services from design and imple- z Precision Photogrammetric Scanning & Photo Lab Services mentation. z CADD and Geographic Information Systems Services SGT belongs to the "Fortune 1000" Stewart Information Services Surveying and Mapping (SAM), Inc. Corporation (STC-NYSE) family of companies. Stewart Information 5508 W Highway 290 Bldg B Services Corporation has over 7,000 affi liate offi ces and annual Austin, TX 78735-8832 revenues of approximately $1.8 Billion. (512) 447-0575; (512) 326-3029 (fax) [email protected]; www.saminc.biz Surdex Corporation 520 Spirit of St. Louis Boulevard Surveying And Map- Chesterfi eld, MO 63005-1002 ping, Inc. (SAM, Inc.) is (636) 532-3427; (636) 537-9638 (fax) a full service fi rm provid- [email protected]; www.surdex.com ing complete geospatial data solutions. Our Surdex Corporation has provided geospatial integrated approach delivers: mapping and GIS services since 1954 across z Photogrammetry/lidar the entire United States. Our experienced staff z Geographic Information Systems (GIS) includes numerous individuals with advanced z Professional Land Surveying degrees, professional engineers, registered land z Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) surveyors, and Certifi ed Photogrammetrists. z Utility Coordination Surdex also has a fi eld offi ce in Houston Texas. Founded in 1994, SAM, Inc. is uniquely positioned as the only Aerial Acquisition – We own, operate, inspect, and fully maintain fi rm in Texas offering this complete suite of geographic mapping six aircraft, providing acquisition at altitudes from a few hundred and data collection services. We routinely integrate data across feet to up to 35,000 feet. Aircraft are equipped with dual-frequen- service disciplines to develop innovative and cost-effective fi nal cy ABGPS receivers and IMU instruments. products. Imagery Acquisition – Our three Intergraph Digital Modular We are also an educated consultant. As part of your team, we Cameras (DMC) provide multispectral digital image acquisition at work with you to understand your needs; help give perspective to

532 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers your projects; and choose the right application to fi t your unique cial customers requiring robust and timely solutions to complex requirements. real-world visualization problems through the development and marketing of TerraTools®, our product for real-time 3D geospatial PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING visualization, and custom visualization construction services. Our experienced staff of professional land surveyors and fi eld crews is equipped with the latest dual-frequency GPS receivers and PRODUCTS fully robotic Leica Total Stations to provide a full range of services. TerraTools automatically transforms raw cartographic and GIS data Our technicians have fully integrated CAD stations equipped with into detailed 3D visualizations suitable for real-time driving or the latest software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, GEOPAK, fl ight simulation. TerraTools provides an easy-to-use interface to PoleCAD and PLS-CADD. its powerful terrain and feature generation tools, enabling users to rapidly construct complex geospecifi c virtual worlds without te- PHOTOGRAMMETRY & LIDAR dious manual modeling. Source data preparation products include Our fully digital Photogrammetry Department utilizes state-of- DEMTools, an extension to ESRI ArcGIS suite, and RoadMAP from the-art workstations to develop Digital Terrain Models (DTM), TerraSim, a semi-automated road network extraction system from Planimetric Mapping, and Digital Orthophotography. We provide aerial and satellite imagery. TerraTools SOCET SET plug-in allows photogrammetry and lidar services across North America to a wide users to go directly from geospatial data collection to a detailed variety of industries including Transportation, Pipelines, Power interactive 3D visualization. Transmission and Distribution, Environmental, and Rail. Completed visualizations can be freely distributed to end-users with the TSGFly(tm) real-time 3D viewer or as rendered videos. EOGRAPHIC NFORMATION YSTEM ERVICES G I S (GIS) S Visualizations can be exported in a variety of formats including As an ESRI Authorized Consultant, we provide complete turnkey VRML, OpenFlight, 3D Studio Max, and Google Earth. TerraTools solutions for project planning, management, and implementation also supports the generation of terrain formats for DoD modeling services. All data products generated by our Surveying, Aerial and simulation, including ModSAF/OTB, JSAF, and OneSAF. Mapping, SUE and Utility Coordination service divisions can be Our TerraTours® viewer supports the integration and linkage delivered in a variety of GIS and CAD formats. of still photography, video, CAD drawings, and web enabled information directly into the 3D geospatial visualization. Using our SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING (SUE) GISLink(tm) software, users can interactively query a TerraTours SAM, Inc. uses the latest sensing technologies - radio frequency, visualization to retrieve spatially organized collateral information. acoustic, sonic magnetic sensing, GPR and nondestructive vacuum TerraTools supports the integration of cartographic and GIS excavation equipment - to designate, locate and accurately map source data, CAD models, and design and architectural models underground utilities, as well as assist clients in utility relocation. into highly accurate 3D visualizations of urban, suburban, and natu- UTILITY COORDINATION ral environments. Urban environments are a particular strength of The ultimate success of Utility Coordination is the safe protection TerraTools, with its support for automatic placement and alignment on utility facilities from damage during roadway improvement of “street furniture” such as signs and poles, its automated building activities. Our Utility Coordination division is headed by a Profes- generation features, and its large library of urban object models. sional Engineer and backed by a knowledgeable team of right-of- TerraTools is available on Windows 2000/XP workstations. way and land agents with comprehensive experience in all levels Training, software maintenance, and updates are provided to our of utility coordination. customers.

SERVICES TerraSim, Inc. TerraSim performs custom database construction services, visual- One Gateway Center, Suite 2050 ization project defi nition, data modeling and management, as well 420 Fort Duquesne Blvd as consulting in 3D geospatial visualization. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 232-3646; (412) 232-3649 (fax) [email protected]; www.terrasim.com Terratec AS Lysaker Torg 8 PD 513 TerraSim, Inc. Lysaker 1327, NORWAY was founded +4745 46 6300; +4745 46 6301 (fax) in 1996 by four [email protected]; www.terratec.no members of the TerraTec AS is a Norwegian full ser- Digital Mapping Laboratory of Carnegie Mellon University with a vice provider of surveying, data acqui- combined 70+ years of experience in simulation database construc- sition and photogrammetric mapping tion, photogrammetry, image understanding, and cartographic fea- services to the private and public market sector worldwide. Our ture extraction. This expertise now supports military and commer- staff consist of 40 well qualifi ed and motivated people. We can

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supply data acquisition from both aircraft (Commander 840 turbo- curacy (RMS) of 3-5 cm horizontally and 4-7 cm vertically. TerraPos prop and Piper PA31-350) and helicopter. We also develop niche is the ideal positioning solution for any moving platform. products like the positioning software TerraPos, with outstanding accuracy and reliability. TerraTec’s business heritage dates back as Total Aircraft Services, Inc. far as 1910. 16300 Lindbergh St. Van Nuys, CA 91406 SERVICES Tel: 818-781-9650 SURVEYING Fax: 818-781-9656 Our geodesy and surveying department is specialized in all types [email protected]; www.tasaircraft.com of surveying for mapping and civil engineering, as well as cadastre Total Aircraft Services, Inc. (TAS), a measurements. We supply services to several Norwegian munici- wholly owned subsidiary of IKHANA palities. Railroad surveying is one of our specialties. We also offer Group, provides engineering driven general consulting services in geodesy. solutions for the integration and AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY development of advanced airborne All our aerial camera systems are equipped with POS AV IMU/GPS. technologies. TAS develops special We offer a full range laboratory specially equipped for fi lm devel- mission aircraft modifi cations and opment and print production using modern Leica and Intergraph provides services for design, analysis, FAA/Military certifi cation, roll fi lm scanners. program management, fi eld technician crews, and kit manufactur- TerraTec was the fi rst company to take advantage of a Digital ing services. ISR, EO/IR, Specialty Sensors, Lidar, Radar Mapping, Mapping Camera for the Norwegian market, fl ying commercial Satcom, Pods, UAV development and integration to meet your projects since 2004. Today our customers can benefi t from two needs. The DHC-6 Twin Otter platform is a also a specialty of TAS digital aerial cameras. Digital image sensors generate enormous and our sister company RW Martin. volumes of data. Based on our experience from 2004, we therefore established an internal processing center. Our production capacity Towill, Inc is approx 2500 images per day. 444 Natoma St San Francisco, CA 94103-2909 GOVERNMENTAL CENTRAL ARCHIVE (415) 243-4384; (415) 243-8264 (fax) TerraTec manages The Norwegian Governmental Central archive, [email protected]; www.towill.com containing 1.4 million aerial photos. These historic images, the old- est dating from 1936, are used for reconstruction of buildings and Towill is a leading provider properties, interpretation of property borders and general develop- of geomatics services and ment of the society. technologies, including land surveying, aerial AIRBORNE LIDAR photography, terrestrial and airborne lidar, digital photogrammetric TerraTec was the fi rst company worldwide to take advantage of mapping, volumetrics, and geographic information systems (GIS). the Leica ALS 50 phase-II lidar system with a capacity of 150 000 Towill also provides specialty services such as tunneling surveys pulses per sec. We supply a multitude of types of lidar measure- and industrial metrology. Towill’s competitive edge is our 53 years ments. One of our specialties is power line mapping. Our lidar is of experience successfully providing a broad range of geomatics also equipped with a 22 megapixel metric camera. Data processing engineering services coupled with the philosophy that it is our role is performed with products from TerraSolid. For DTM’s and contour to understand the specifi c needs of our clients and design practical line production we can also take advantage of software like SCOP solutions to meet their unique requirements. from Inpho. Building on a successful business established in 1955, Towill has ORTHOPHOTO AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY grown into an industry leader with approximately 100 employees TerraTec has developed an effi cient production line for high quality in 10 offi ces located throughout California, Colorado and Texas. orthophotos. We have a full range production for digital mapping Our corporate headquarters are located in Concord, CA. A key and a capacity in the range of 1000 images per week. We have a to Towill’s success over the years has been our commitment to full range production for digital mapping based on new fl at screen effectively utilizing new technologies to our clients’ advantage. digital photogrammetric workstations. We have invested over $4M in modern hardware and software to ensure that we can provide our clients with the most accurate, TERRAPOS cost-effi cient, and timely services available. Towill has assembled TerraPos is a software for Precise Point Positioning (PPP). It is an a multi-disciplined staff with the experience and qualifi cations to effective, easy to use interface to the high quality products of perform multiple roles, giving our clients a broad depth and range the international GNSS service (IGS). TerraPos is a robust, reliable of skills to meet all of their project needs. The evidence that our software, totally unique with respect to accuracy. We can offer ac-

534 April 2008 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING Sustaining asprsMembers formula works is demonstrated by our high rate of repeat clients Tukaj Mapping Central Europe and referrals. Over 85% of Towill’s business comes from repeat Ul. Odrzanska 7 clients, resulting in over 68M in fees over the last fi ve years. As 30-408 Krakow, technology grows and new markets emerge, our clients will con- POLAND tinue to benefi t from Towill’s commitment to quality and innova- +48-12-269-2747; +48-12-269-2767 (fax) tion – and the expertise of a proven team meeting the challenges [email protected]; www.tmce.pl ahead. Tukaj Mapping Central Europe Track’Air B.V. was established in 1998 to pro- vide photogrammetric mapping ZUTPHENSTRAAT 55 services throughout Poland, Eu- 7575 EJ OLDENZAAL, rope and the United States. We NETHERLANDS offer scanning, aerial triangula- +31 – 541229030; +31 – 541229033 (fax) tion, digital photogrammetric [email protected]; www.trackair.com mapping, digital orthophotography and lidar processing. Track’air bv was Our photogrammetric maps are produced on a PhotoScan TD started in the & SSK ImageStation. Software and hardware is from Z/I Imaging. Netherlands in Digital orthophoto equipment is state of the art technology from 1995. Since then, Z/I Imaging. We are able to offer 8000-10000 hours of compilation the company has successfully developed and distributed afford- capacity monthly for a very competitive price. With our in-house able and effective tools to the worldwide aerial survey community. resources and our ability, we hope to be able to team with other Track’air employs around 10 persons worldwide, all experienced ASPRS members. professionals, pilot, camera operator, software and hardware engineer. A US subsidiary, Lead’Air inc., is operating from Or- U.S. Geological Survey lando, Florida, to support the distribution of our products in North 517 National Center America. Reston, VA 20192 X-track, the main product of the company, is a multipurpose aer- (703) 648-4567; (703) 648-5939 (fax) ial survey management system that can be operated with a large remotesensing.usgs.gov variety of aerial survey equipment. This conforms to the recent trends in aerial survey where operators increasingly have to be able The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to operate different types of apparatus. Accordingly, X-track in- was created by an Act of Congress cludes a powerful software planner capable of handling all current in 1879. It has evolved over the en- sensors, line scanners, frame scanners, small format photography, suing 125 years, matching its talent digital photography, and large format aerial photography. and knowledge to the progress of science and technology. USGS To date, almost 600 organizations are operating the X-track is the sole science agency for the Department of the Interior, and system worldwide; over 200 systems are in operation in the USA. serves the Nation by providing reliable scientifi c data and informa- The X-track system works very well with current cameras (Vexcel tion to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and UCD, RMK TOP, RC30, etc), often outperforming the manufacturers property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, own FMS at a fraction of their cost. The system also supports older and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of camera systems (RC8, RMK, MRB, etc), allowing the owners to life. As the Nation’s largest water, earth, and biological science profi tably extend the life of their equipment. agency, the USGS collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scien- The X-track system has been advantageously integrated in the tifi c understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and state of the art POSTRACK system delivered by Applanix. This fully problems. The diversity of our scientifi c expertise enables us to integrated FMS/IMU system is by all standards the most advanced carry out large-scale, multidisciplinary investigations and provide aerial survey georeferencing system available today. impartial scientifi c information to resource managers, planners, and Introduced in May 2006 by Track air, the MIDAS system is the other customers. fi rst commercially available digital oblique photography system on For decades, USGS has been a world leader in providing remote- the market. MIDAS is the answer to the growing need for oblique ly sensed data and demonstrating its scientifi c applications. In aerial images and 3D mapping. In 2006, over one million photos 2002, the USGS reaffi rmed its commitment to remote sensing sci- were collected by MIDAS systems ence by establishing the Land Remote Sensing (LRS) Program with We invite all aerial survey operators to contact us or our US three major components: satellite missions; products, data preser- representative in the USA (ACA, Aerial Cartographic of America, vation, and access; and research and applications. USGS acquires, Orlando, Florida. Tel: (407)851-7880 or contact s_swenson@aca- processes, archives, and distributes Landsat and other satellite and net.com to learn more about our products and services. airborne remotely sensed data products to users worldwide. USGS

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operates and manages the Landsat 5 and 7 satellite missions and upon request from NASS or from the GeoSpatial Data Gateway manages the Nation’s archive for the world’s largest collection of at http://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/. civilian remotely sensed data covering the Earth’s land masses. z Vegetation Condition Imagery: The Normalized Difference Veg- The archive includes millions of satellite images and aerial photo- etation Index measures vegetation vigor, and is derived from graphs that are used by researchers and operational land manag- Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data from ers in both the public and private sectors, to understand natural National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather resources, hazards, and long-term changes. The LRS Program satellites. NASS maps this index on various spatial scales to conducts and sponsors research in collection, access, distribution, help USDA offi cials monitor crop conditions throughout the and applications of remotely sensed land data from current and country. The data is processed annually during the growing future data sources. Scientists and engineers sponsored by the LRS season at www.nass.usda.gov/research/avhrr/avhrrmnu.htm. Program are investigating new types of satellite systems and sen- sors, studying promising new data sources, developing new data Valtus Imagery Services acquisition programs and sources, and assessing the potential for 1375 Walnut Street, Suite 220 new data applications. Boulder, CO 80302 The USGS Land Remote Sensing Program is a key partner in the (303) 482-2309; (303) 482-2310 (fax) Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM.) This mission, scheduled [email protected]; www.valtus.com for launch in 2011, will ensure continued acquisition begun by Landsat satellites over 34 years ago and availability of Landsat-like Valtus Imagery Services special- data well beyond the duration of Landsats 5 and 7. izes in the storage and distribu- tion of large imagery datasets USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service through web delivery systems. The data distribution tools, VISTA and VIEWS, access multiple reso- 3251 Old Lee Hwy Rm 305 lution imagery layers, including the most current 1-meter ADS40 Fairfax, VA 22030 digital imagery, high resolution satellite and aerial imagery, and (703) 877-8000; (703) 877-8044 (fax) lower resolution satellite imagery for large area analysis. In addi- [email protected]; www.nass.usda.gov tion, Valtus allows the seamless integration of any client’s privately- The National Agricultural Statistics owned imagery by offering a content hosting service. Service (NASS) provides timely, ac- VISTA is a web browser-based imagery search, identifi cation curate, and useful statistics describing and ordering tool. Users login into a secure website, explore the virtually every facet of U.S. Agricul- library of imagery populated by multiple aerial and satellite provid- ture. These statistics are obtained ers, and place imagery into a shopping cart to complete the order. through hundreds of annual surveys Valtus processes the imagery to the user-defi ned specifi cations and the Census of Agriculture, the (projection, fi le type, etc) and notifi es the users of the image’s latter being conducted every fi ve availability via email, typically within minutes of placing the order. years. Since the 1980’s, NASS has The user then downloads the imagery via ftp. used satellite imagery to enhance, but VIEWS allow the real-time streaming of the same imagery da- not replace, its program of surveys. The GeoSpatial Information tabase directly to the user’s desktop. VIEWS is an OGC WMS-com- Branch currently directs three applications of remote sensing in pliant imagery service and is accessible in most applications that NASS: support this widely accepted standard (ESRI, AutoDesk, MapINFO, z Area Sampling Frame Construction: Each year NASS randomly Google Earth and others). Each time a user launches their preferred samples, through site visits, approximately 11,000 tracts application, they access imagery by turning on the different layers of land to estimate agricultural activity across the United in the database. Management tools also allow managers to create States. NASS uses Landsat data, SPOT imagery, and digital user profi les that determine access levels for different departments ortho-photography to help identify suitable areas for sam- or users. pling, and also uses printed aerial photography for actual fi eld VAULT is the Valtus Content Hosting Service removes the enumeration. Selected statewide area frame strata shapefi les expense and management burden associated with large imagery are available at www.nass.usda.gov/research/stratafront2b. datasets. Organizations lease space on the secure Valtus storage htm. facility and automatically upload content via ftp, or through deliv- z Cropland Data Layer (CDL): NASS uses medium resolution ery of the imagery directly to Valtus. Valtus maintains the storage multi-spectral satellite data, such as Landsat 5 TM or Resourc- facility and guarantees server uptime, redundancy, backup and esat-1 AWiFS, to identify crop types and measure acreages in security. 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Wehrli & Associates, Inc. Market is an internet B2B marketplacethat enables geospatial pro- 7 Upland Drive fessionals to search, discover, customize, and acquire professional Valhalla, New York 10595 geo-content within minutes of entry to the marketplace. (914) 831-9821 [email protected]; www.wehrliassoc.com Western Air Maps, Inc. 9401 Reeds Road Wehrli & Associates Inc. designs, Overland Park, KS 66207 develops and manufactures tech- (800) 643-5177; (913) 652-9933 (fax) nologically advanced photogram- [email protected]; www.westernair.com metric products. Our product line includes photoscanners, digital Western Air aerial cameras, airborne stabilizing Maps, Inc. is a platform as well as a complete software suite ranging from fl ight true full service management to data acquisition to data rectifi cation. We also work in-house provider directly with clients to design custom software and equipment for of photogrammetric and surveying services utilizing only US based highly technical and unique applications. domestic labor. Founded in 1960 and located in Overland Park, We offer a range of photoscanner products, all of which are Kansas the “Heartland of America” Western Air Maps, is recog- long-lasting, reliable and economical. For entering the scanning nized as a leading small business in the fi eld. Our extensive list of market, the RM-4 is unmatched in its affordability and ease-of-use. in-house services include aerial photography acquisition utilizing For more demanding scanning requirements, our fl agship RM-6 airborne GPS with IMU data collection, conventional and GPS sur- AutoScanner offers the perfect solution. veys; image scanning, aerotriangulation, digital ortho photography, Our family of digital, push-broom aerial cameras adapt to a DTM, DEM, topographic mapping, GIS base mapping, and update variety of applications from conventional imagery for stereo com- mapping. pilation and orthophoto rectifi cation to high oblique imagery for We employ a highly professional staff including certifi ed photo- public safety applications to true color nadir imagery integrated to grammetrists and registered land surveyors guided by professional lidar data collection systems. Further, we provide adapters to many management into a cohesive team that provides our clients with of the existing platforms. However, our latest digital stabilizer plat- superior professional photogrammetric services and outstanding form outperforms those platforms in cost, weight and accuracy. customer service. Many of our clients have special applications which require The key to our success is keeping abreast of the ever-changing unique digital cameras. Wehrli & Associates partners with clients photogrammetry environment. Western Air Maps continues to in- worldwide to design and implement the best suited solution. Our tegrate the latest advancements in technology into our workfl ows, expertise gives you the right solution economically and timely. providing our staff with the quality equipment and training to get Please look us up at the next conference, E-mail or call us to let the job done, on time and within budget. For example, us help you meet all your project goals. z In 2002 we added the Applanix Pos-AV 510 IMU to our Zeiss aerial camera WeoGeo z In 2003 we added BAE SYSTEMS’ SocetSet workstations to 10500 University Center Dr. our existing Z/I Imaging’s SSK’s enhancing the capabilities and Suite 140 capacity of our entirely softcopy photogrammetric mapping Tampa, FL 33612 z In 2004 we added a Panther Conversion to our Piper Na- (813) 220-7979; (813) 574-3142 vajo PA-310 expanding both the aircraft range and ceiling, a [email protected]; www.weogeo.com Trimble 5600 DR (robotic) Total Station and the TerraScan lidar processing suite. WeoGeo was cre- The combination of our highly trained staff and the latest equip- ated to enable greater ment, equal quality professional services. The core element of our productivity in the vision statement is ´Imagery and Mapping Solutions’. We have geospatial industry by demonstrated our commitment to our vision over the past 40 years removing the vertical barriers to geo-content creation and sharing. and continue to exceed client expectations. WeoGeo is a two-prong attack on these barriers. WeoGeo Server (http://Server.WeoGeo.com) provides a solution to the archival, WESTERN AIR MAPS, INC. QUALIFIES AS A SMALL BUSINESS UNDER discovery, customization, and delivery of in-house geo-content SBA GUIDELINES. for the enterprise. It can handle millions of individual geo-content fi les and maps, ranging in fi le size from megabytes to terabytes. WeoGeo Server provides a foundation to the second prong in the attack, the WeoGeo Market (http://www.WeoGeo.com). WeoGeo

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Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Woolpert is one of the largest privately-owned mapping fi rms in the United States. Our resources are what make us uniquely quali- Architects fi ed. Woolpert offers integrated services that encompass multiple 4900 Lang Lang Ave. NE disciplines; we have the capacity and depth of a highly qualifi ed Albuquerque, NM 87109 and team-oriented staff; we have a large network of offi ces across (505) 348-4000; (505) 348-4155 (fax) multiple geographic regions; and we have a long and signifi cant [email protected]; www.wilsonco.com history of successful projects. Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is Most importantly, we work in collaborative partnerships with our a full-service, multidisciplined surveying, mapping, clients by providing fl exible and alternative solutions using well- GIS, right of way acquisition, engineering, archi- tested and proven technology. Woolpert takes pride in being one tecture, construction management, and program management of the few fi rms that owns and operates all the equipment needed fi rm. We have 14 established offi ces in eight states and have been for Photogrammetry/Surveying/GIS/IT projects. recognized as one of Engineering News-Record’s top 500 design Our Photogrammetric Services include Photogrammetry, Remote fi rms for more than 15 years! Wilson & Company’s expertise spans Sensing, Digital Aerial Imagery, Digital Oblique Aerial Imagery, railroad and rail transit, transportation planning, highways and lidar, Digital Orthoimagery, Planimetric and Topographic Mapping, bridges, water and wastewater systems, airports, and ports and 3-D Urban Modeling, Land Use/Land Cover, Impervious Surface harbors. We serve many industries including public transportation Analysis, and Vertical Obstruction Analysis. agencies, railroads, municipal/public works agencies, school dis- Our Survey Services include As-Built/ALTA Surveys; Boundary/ tricts, industrial and commercial corporations, and private develop- Right-of-Way, Construction, Height Modernization, Aviation, and ers. Geodetic Control Surveys; Infrastructure Inspection, Assessment, Wilson & Company’s expert staff of photogrammetrists, survey- Inventory, and Management; Surveying/GPS Field Data Collection; ors, and GIS experts has been providing quality geospatial-related Utility Inventories and Mapping; 3-D Laser Scanning; and Subsur- products and services throughout our 75-year history. This com- face Utility Engineering (SUE). prehensive team maintains professional state licenses and national Our GIS/IT services include GIS/IT Consulting and Business certifi cations illustrating our commitment to the industry. We Process Reengineering; Enterprise Relational Database and Geo- incorporate professional standards at every level of project delivery database Design; GIS and IT System Integration; Application and and strive to exceed the expectations of our clients. Our mission Website - Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation; for excellence distinguishes us as a fi rm who listens carefully, pays Data Conversion and Data Maintenance for Utility Systems, Land attention to detail, and recognizes the importance of providing Records Services, and E-911; Address Mapping; Facilities and As- quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions to all of our clients. set Management; Onsite GIS and IT Services; and Military Program Support (such as GeoBase and GeoReach). Woolpert LLP Our innovative geospatial technology services have grown from 409 East Monument Avenue a background in engineering design, so we know how to make Dayton, OH 45402-1261 our mapping and technology products work in the real worlds of (937) 461-5660; (937) 461-0743 (fax) government and industry. Our design specialties include Site/Civil [email protected]; www.woolpert.com Design, Transportation, Water Management, Facility Planning and Design, and Water Resources. A leader in providing engineering, survey- At Woolpert, our focus is our clients. Our high percentage of re- ing, and related professional services for peat business is a testimony of our reputation for client satisfaction. nearly a century, Woolpert has earned a reputation as a pacesetter in Photogram- metry, Geographic Information Systems XEOS Imaging Inc. (GIS), Surveying/Global Positioning Systems 2750 Einstein Suite 200 (GPS), and Information Technology. Quebec City, QC G1P 4R1 Woolpert has been providing surveying CANADA services since being founded in 1911, has (866)215-4708;(418)780-0713(fax) been providing quality mapping services since 1969, and has been [email protected]; www.xeosimaging.com an international provider of photogrammetric services since 1974. Woolpert draws on more than 39 years of experience providing XEOS Imaging Inc. offers high-reso- photogrammetric services to clients across the country. Woolpert is lution digital aerial imaging products familiar with the applications and development of the most recent and services throughout North technologies in Photogrammetry/Remote Sensing (including lidar), America since 1988. satellite imagery, digital cameras, multispectral sensors, automated fea- XEOS® technology has been developed to simplify the overall ture extraction, automated feature classifi cation, change detection, 3-D management and planning of various infrastructures like roads, urban modeling, high-throughput data processing, data fusion, etc. pipelines, power lines, rivers, coastlines and railroads.

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The simplicity of the XEOS® products means it can be used even by people with little or no computer experience. XEOS® technol- ogy has recently won several awards and prizes for its technologi- ASPRS Mission Statement cal innovations in high resolution digital aerial imagery. The mission of the ASPRS is to advance XEOS IMAGING INC. PRODUCTS INCLUDE knowledge and improve understanding of z Single Images z Seamless Ortho-Mosaics mapping sciences and to promote the z Stereoscopy responsible applications of z Web Based Interactive Cartography. photogrammetry, remote sensing, z Lidar Image resolution varies from 1 inch ( 3 cm ) to 40 inches ( 1 geographic information systems (GIS), meter ). Ortho-Mosaics can be produced without the need for and supporting technologies. ground control points. All XEOS® products are integrated into our customer’s GIS.

An ASPRS Membership helps you to advance knowledge in the fi eld, provides a means for dissemina- tion of new information, encourages an exchange of ideas and communication. It offers prime exposure for companies taking advantage of its benefi ts. Some of those benefi ts are listed below:

z Opportunities to collaborate with your peers, both organizationally and individually, to infl u- ence and shape the geospatial landscape.

z Heightened visibility of your products and services through listing in the online searchable Sus- taining Member directory, monthly listings in PE&RS, and your company description in the an- nual ASPRS “Resource Book”.

z Free monthly subscription to PE&RS for three individuals of your choice and one full individual membership in ASPRS – total value $880.

z A comprehensive Certifi cation Program for your professional and technical employees -- $100 savings per application.

z Reduced rates on exhibit space at ASPRS Conferences – up to $500 savings per booth.

z Complimentary copy of ASPRS Conference Proceedings – value at $35 each.

z Discounts on all publications sold through the ASPRS Bookstore – often 25-40% off.

z Discounted advertising rates in PE&RS – 15% off of regular display ad rates.

z Access to ASPRS mailing lists at 50% discount – a savings of $500 for a complete list.

z Availability of a Professional Company Liability Insurance Plan, Comprehensive HealthCare Plan, Dental Coverage, Cancer Expense Plan, High-Limit Accident Plan, and Term Life Plan. For more information, visit www.asprs.org

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