Geospatial Technology Services

 

We use state-of-the-art geographic information system (GIS) and image processing software to combine data from many sources into data sets to analyze and map the relationships between proposed or existing project facilities and environmental and regulatory constraints. These powerful analytical tools allow for comparative analyses and mapping of environmental impacts resulting from various project alternatives. 

In addition, HBG uses the GIS analytical process to project changes in site baseline conditions over time and anticipate challenges to development options and future operations from potential natural resource damage scenarios or long-term environmental changes due to factors such as climate change. 

GIS data sets may include aerial and satellite imagery, CAD-based engineering and architectural plans, GPS data gathered in the field, data from existing environmental GIS databases, and biological and regulatory constraints data. 

 

 

 

Types of GIS Based Analysis Performed by HBG Include:

 

Direct Imagery Interpretation

 

Automated Digital Processing (Supervised Imagery Classifications)

 

Multi-Spectral Imagery

 

Project Impacts

 

Corridor / Linear Route Selection

 

Change Detection

 

Project Alternatives & Site Selection

 

Potential Mitigation Alternatives

 

Natural Resource Damage Assessment

 

Project Risk to Environmental Resources Based on Various Natural Resources Impact Scenarios​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

 

 

Mapping Products Prepared by HBG Include:

 

Land Use & Land Cover

 

Existing & Future Project Features

 

Environmental Features & Constraints

 

Special Status Species & Habitats

 

Invasive & Non-Native Species

 

Wetlands & Aquatic Resources

 

Riparian Resources

 

Environmental Buffers

 

Watersheds & Floodplains

 

Slope

 

Current Tidal Reach & Predicted Rise in Sea Level

 

Habitat Cover & Change Detection

 

Potential Natural Resource Damage Scenarios