GIS
What is GIS?
GIS is a decision making tool, enabling geologists and clients to better understand the geographical data of a region.
"An information system that is designed to work with data referenced by spatial or geographic coordinates. In other words, a GIS is both a database system with specific capabilities for spatially-referenced data, as well as a set of operations for working [analysis] with the data." (Star and Estes, 1990)
What does ACA Howe offer?
Using the latest technologies and techniques, ACA Howe can offer spatial solutions to geological and mining issues. Working in collaboration with satellite imagery interpretation, geochemical analysis, geophysical data and topographical datasets, ACA Howe can build bespoke GIS data sets for use in a wide range of applications:
- Exploration Programmes
- 3D Modelling
- Cartographic Solutions
- Report Figures
- Website Illustrations
Digitising of hard copy sheets can increase the data catalogue for a project when reworking a historical site, and allow for better comparison or spatio- temporal modelling. ACA Howe is familiar with converting hard copy and digital data into global or regional projection systems, enabling even local grid data to be projected into a geographical projection system.
Data management consultations, advice on the best methods for managing data including software, database management systems, hardware, metadata standards, including advice on the latest OGC and AGI spatial data standards.
GIS design and consultation for Environmental Impact Assessments
Recent projects include:
- Designing a GIS for a Uranium exploration company in Northern Quebec to refine targets using historical data to model old drilling programmes
- Digitising and modelling of ex soviet geological and topographical data for an established Gold project in Bulgaria
- A GIS compilation of historical and modern data for a Gold mine in Mali, West Africa.
- Compiling a GIS database for a Greek Gold Mining Company for a stock market listing.
- Designing a GIS and a library of maps for a client for use on their website, annual report, presentations etc.