Off-Site Insight by First Base Solutions

Quick Answer: Both! Detailed topographic mapping from our MapWarehouse archives is popular with civil engineers to model terrain in 3D. Users can predict the flow of surface water, air movement, acoustic modeling, sight line analysis, make volumetric calculations, and even show depth on a flat image when used together with orthophoto. Most big projects, however, also have a ground survey component. Why buy DEM or contour mapping if you need a survey anyway? One's not better than the other, they both have their place in the project life cycle. Take a detailed look:

Sample contours map Find the right elevation imagery for your needs Elevation imagery from FBS is usually sold as either DEM with spot heights and break lines, or, as 1m interval contour lines derived from those DEM, but, we have a few other products you might not know about. As you can see in the chart, there are five products that you can extract elevation data from. Each has different types of deliverable's, precision, and geographic coverage:

Time to start breaking the bank! Maximize that budget you have leftover with this incredible deal from First Base Solutions.  From February 1st to March 31st 2017 ,  If you purchase a 1 meter contours or DEM data on MapWarehouse, you will receive an additional 20% off any vintage orthophoto (below 2015) imagery! This is your chance to act now if you want to combine DEM or Contours with orthophoto imagery for a more complete and detailed view of your area of interest!

The data isn't old, it's established Fifteen years isn't long in geological time. So is it really worth your time to look for updated mapping if you're only interested in geological features or other map data that won't change at all in your relatively short human lifetime? Probably not. One question we often get from customers is, "Don't you have anything newer?"

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn! If you want to quickly learn how to use a WMS (web mapping service) to stream aerial imagery and geographic data into your desktop GIS or CAD software, or just want to improve your skills and learn a few tricks of the trade, this video will get you up to speed quickly with real world examples. Watch the videos and follow the transcript below.

Key concepts in digital mapping for professionals in any industry Maps have great visual appeal. They're easy to understand and interpret. They make boring data look like extraordinary data. They help you interpret other types of documents. They are time stamped objective records of the past. They're also inexpensive and easy to get. With so many compelling reasons to use maps in your day to day work more often, read on to learn some basic map reading skills to help you use modern mapping more effectively.

Unlimited access to Ontario's largest web mapping service Access all of First Base Solutions' aerial imagery and elevation contours served directly into your desktop CAD or GIS software with MapCast. Connect to MapCast with the software you already use!

Taking flat images to new heights About Where the most current mapping data possible is required for site development, asset inventories, or land use planning, First Base Solutions is well equipped to undertake complex, highly detailed custom mapping of your site. We offer full service map production beginning with acquiring custom aerial imagery from our own aircraft to ensure the features in the final mapping are up to date and at the level of detail you need. We delineate the ground feature types you request, and even produce 3D digital models of the terrain . All this comes at a fraction of the price of labour-intensive field surveys and traditional mapping methods.

How to get geo data for any industry Doesn't matter what you do, if you're doing it in Ontario, you need current, high quality maps and spatial data to support your business activities. Download the infographic to learn more.

What do you really know about mapping? Maps take us from point A to point B, but what else can they do? Where does geographic data come from and how does it benefit businesses? Don’t fall for these common misconceptions about maps. Download the infographic to learn more.

Finding terrain mapping can be an uphill battle Elevation data from FBS is usually sold as either DEM with spot heights and break lines, or, as 1m interval contour lines derived from those DEM, but, we have a few other products you might not know about.

So... what exactly am I paying for? Do you know what vital piece of information you need to plan your project and can't find it? Maybe you're not even sure where to begin looking. Start by checking out the essential cheat sheets below - and visit FBS University for more reference materials and free sample data . What's available? How is a data product different from a similar data product? What formats are available? Who uses it and what's it for? How to get it? Related: Saving, Surfing, or Streaming? How to choose the data delivery method that's right for your project

Pull new insights from your GPS data to guide smart decision making with better base maps.

Get the big picture with aerial imagery Follow our crew as they bravely travel great distances and battle the perils of the wilderness, blazing sun, and mosquitoes as big as your head to maintain trails, irrigation equipment and remote facilities...the old way.

Work full steam ahead with aerial imagery Follow our crew as they bravely travel great distances and battle the perils of the wilderness, blazing sun, and mosquitoes as big as your head to inspect remote infrastructure...the old way.

Optimize business processes immediately with hands-on mapping technology Pop quiz: A commercial customer contacts you for a quote to repave a parking lot. What do you do next?

Learn your way Watch the video or or follow the script below. The video is split into 4 parts: View, Query, Measure, Report. View: learn the basics Query: tools for researching property information Measure: tools for planning and projects Report: importing, exporting, sharing, and printing    Related: Saving, Surfing, or Streaming? How to choose the data delivery method that's right for your project

Improved data provides important insights in critical situations. Insurance is a data driven industry.  First Base Solutions has tools that help you understand the current situation, avoid hazards, and forecast accurately using aerial imagery and spatial data.

Respond quickly and be certain about the ground conditions. Armed with up to date information, you'll be able to avoid danger and direct resources where they're needed with confidence that you're making good decisions when there's a lot on the line and little time for planning.  For emergency response, peacekeeping, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, aerial surveillance is the best way to stay on top of a quickly developing situation.