Geospatial Sciences
The Geospatial Sciences Laboratory contains state-of-the-art software and equipment which assist in the creation of a range of cartographic products and geospatial analyses such as:
- Thematic map production
- Data base development
- Topographic surveys and mapping: stream channels, cross-sections, floodplains, terraces, etc.
- Historical image interpretation and classification (aerial photography and satellite imagery, digitization, etc.)
- GPS surveys
| Equipment/Software | Uses | Standard Operating Procedure | User Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble® Geo 7X Handheld; Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) | High-accuracy surveying, point calculations, graphical staking of points, lines, arc, alignments | User Guide | |
| Topcon AT-G4 and AT-G6 Auto Levels | High-accuracy surveying, data logging | SOP_Total_Station_New_Topcon_GPT7500Unofficial_2020.pdf | User Guide |
| Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor | High-accuracy (within one meter) positioning, surveying, mapping, agriculture activities | SOP_Bad_Elf_Static_Positioning_2019.pdf | User Guide |
| ArcGIS Pro | Data visualization, advanced analysis, data maintenance in 2D, 3D, and 4D, professional map creation, spatial analyses | ||
| ArcGIS Desktop | Data visualization, advanced analysis, data maintenance, professional map creation, spatial analyses | ||
| ENVI | Image processing and analysis |