Services
The Geospatial Core Facility is much more than just GIS analysis.
Our equipment and team support the entire workflow of all things geo-spatial from primary data collection using a suite of different sensors and platforms to sophisticated analysis that includes:
- Advanced mapping and geo-spatial analysis that leverage Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone-based sensors that use LiDAR, hyperspectral, thermal, orthoimagery, & Structure from Motion
- High precision mapping and analysis using GPS and GNSS
- Acoustic Doppler Profiles of rivers, reservoirs, and lakes
- Data visualization and cartography
- Remote sensing using active and passive sensors
- Geo-spatial analysis, data development, and management
- High Performance Computing infrastructure that leverages all of the above using open source and proprietary software
Internal Clients
Montana State University and Montana University System Organizations
- TT and NTT Faculty, Professional and Support Staff, Administration
- Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Geospatial Data Services
- Identifying, acquiring, creating, or analyzing geospatial data
- Hosting and managing geodatabases
- GIS programming support
Geospatial Surveying and Mapping
- Primary data creation in the field using UAVs and GPS systems
Cartography and Data Visualization
- Creating map and data visualization products
- Includes development of static maps, interactive maps, geo-visualization, and more.
Technical Training and Assistance
- Providing expertise and training (formal or informal) on geospatial approaches and
methodologies
- Examples include:
- Holding a workshop to train faculty members and graduate students on operating a UAV system to collect LiDAR data
- Examples include:
Curriculum Development
- Providing advice and consultation on developing and implementing geospatial approaches
in the
classroom- Examples include:
- Providing access and information on geospatial resources for instructors and students to use in the classroom
- Developing a lab assignment for a course
- Consulting on course design
- Examples include:
Grant Support
- Reviewing and collaborating on grants that incorporate geospatial research or approaches
Project Management
- Oversight and supervision of active GCF projects and engagements
External Clients
Public and Private Organizations Outside of the University System
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- Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies
- NGOs and Non-Profits
- Private Firms and Organizations
Geospatial Data Services
- Identifying, acquiring, creating, or analyzing geospatial data
- Hosting and managing geodatabases
- GIS programming support
Geospatial Surveying and Mapping
- Primary data creation in the field using UAVs and GPS systems
Cartography and Data Visualization
- Creating map and data visualization products and deliverables
- Includes development of static maps, interactive maps, geo-visualization, and more.
Technical Training and Assistance
- Providing expertise and training (formal or informal) on geospatial approaches and methodologies
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- Examples include:
- Holding a workshop designed for non-profits that want to incorporate online spatial maps on their website
- Examples include:
Grant Support
- Reviewing and collaborating on grants that incorporate geospatial research or approaches
Project Management
- Oversight and supervision of active GCF projects and engagements