Geographic Information Systems

Why GIS? : Geographic Information Systems are used to view, query and analyze a wide variety of information within a map environment. GIS is built upon the concept of map layers, such as aerial photography, satellite imagery, scanned maps, plats, urveys, roads, municipal boundaries and literally hundreds of other features. A simple example of a GIS is Google Earth or Microsoft Bing Maps. All of the layers of information contained within these simple on-line map viewers was
generated by organizations using GIS. This includes Federal, State and Local government agencies and private sector commercial data providers. By using GIS to visualize a project area, users can quickly determine how the various map layers impact the project. Maps can be generated in hard-copy or electronic format for plans, reports, permitting and public meetings

GIS Data Capture : Blueline Geo provides data capture services for GIS users in the pipeline and transmission line right of way industries. This includes everything from scanned and georeferenced hard-copy maps, on-the-ground surveying, GPS data capture, CAD, heads-up digitizing, feature extraction and more. If your organization needs routine data updates, our team of GIS professionals can handle the tedious and time-consuming work of contacting government agencies for the latest map information and then, after a rigorous quality control process, serve up the GIS map layers in file-based electronic format or through our new ArcGIS Server on-line data display services for right of way construction and permitting.

GIS On-Line Data Services : One of the technologies that sets Blueline Geo apart from other surveying and land information companies, is the ability to provide our information in GIS-ready format that is easy to use. We can provide data in the specified map projection, datum and file format so that no further processing is required by the end user. Just plug and play. We are an ESRI shop, with the latest versions of the ArcGIS Server and ArcInfo suite of software tools and extensions. Project data can be viewed and queried on-line via user-friendly web map application and/or through ESRI's ArcGIS Explorer and ArcMap software. So both non-technical users and GIS power users are accomodated!