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     South Coast Wildlands has implemented a
     Geographic Information System (GIS) to
     serve the spatial modeling and mapping
     needs for the South Coast Missing Linkages
     Project and other conservation initiatives.

     S E R V I C E:  We extend our GIS services
     to the non-profit and conservation
     communities.  Currently, we work very
     closely with several organizations,
     universities, and agencies throughout the
     South Coast Ecoregion and beyond.   
     Contact us to learn more about how we
     can help you achieve your spatial analysis
     and mapping goals for your current project.

     C A P A C I T Y: Our GIS consists of some of the latest
     and most robust geo-spatial technologies for spatial analysis,
     mapping, geoprocessing, 3D visualization, mobile/field GIS,
     remote sensing, and custom desktop and web-based
     GIS solutions. Our GIS supports; ArcInfo Desktop, ArcINFO
     Workstation, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, ArcGIS 3D Analyst,
     ArcPad, IDRISI32, ArcObjects and MapObjects.


     Below is a brief presentation of our scope of specialization and expertise. 
     
    
     Spatial Modeling
     We specialize in using GIS to help tell the conservation
     story of a landscape through spatial analysis and
     modeling.  We can create static/descriptive models,
     predictive models, and time-series models for your
     project.  For experienced GIS users, we can help
     automate modeling efforts by creating custom
     geoprocessing tools or ArcGIS extensions for your
     organization (see Custom GIS Software below).         





     Mapping (Cartography)
     Need a map for your current project?  Our GIS lab
     hosts cutting-edge cartographic and graphic design
     technologies for creating professional maps with the
     look and feel that you desire for your map series.  We
     can delivery your maps to you as large format plots, 
     high-resolution images (for presentations, websites,
     and other media), or as interactive desktop or web-
     based map applications.





     3D Visualization
     Take a look at your data or model output in 3D!  We 
     can create fly-throughs of your planning areas and
     drape the scene with your own data.  Products can
     include 3D images, 3D animations, or custom 3D 
     desktop applications/viewers.    





     Geodatabase Design/Implementation
     We are highly skilled in designing and implementing
     geodatabases.  We can help you design your database
     using UML or other diagramming/design methodologies.
     Let us help you migrate your legacy data to a geodatabase
     solution - or migrate your personal geodatabases to a
     centralized multi-user geodatabase. We can also help you 
     plan for the hardware and software needed to build your
     centralized geodatabase solution.   We also specialze in
     creating custom geodatabase tools including tools that   
     automate the creation of your   geodatabase schema 
     and tools that automate data migration.        





     Mobile/Field GIS
     One of the advantages of a Mobile GIS solution is the
     time saved in the post-processing of your field data.
     Let us help you put together a Mobile GIS solution as
     well as help train your staff.  We can also help streamline
     your field work  efforts by creating custom menus for your
     data  collection team. 
        




     Remote Sensing
     Remote sensing techniques involve the interpretation
     and analysis of data sources such as satellite and aerial
     imagery.  Various algorithms have been developed that
     help delineate land use patterns, area of high relative
     biomass, areas of infestations in forests (e.g. bark beetle),
     fire severity, and delineating land use/cover by spectral
     classes.  Our GIS warehouse hosts a wealth of LANDSAT
     satellite imagery as well as recent and past aerial imagery
     for Southern California and beyond.     
    




     Custom GIS Software
     We can create custom GIS tools to either add new
     functionality to your GIS or to help automate your
     current workflows/algorithms.  We specialize in creating
     custom software that 'plugs-in' the ArcGIS framework
     using ArcObjects.  Examples include custom extensions 
     and custom  geoprocessing tools.  We can also create
     custom  stand-alone desktop application using ArcGIS
     Engine   or web-based GIS solutions using ArcGIS Server.


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