Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), digital database management and Graphics software are fully integrated in the Computer Services Division. The ability to interface various data formats into map and illustration products allows the geologist and client to fully understand existing structures, trends and exploration strategies. The resultant map provides accurate and detailed technical information which is readily understood by both laymen and specialists.
In a modern office, graphic production and digital database management are critical business tools. Our in-house database capabilities have allowed Kitikmeot Geological to interface with various corporations and government agencies while maintaining large client databases. Our Macintosh- and PC-based graphic applications allow us to create screen, slide, and hardcopy presentations. Additionally we create booth presentations for clients whom we regularly represent at trade shows.
The CAD system is provided by Autodesk’s AutoCad. An essential building block in Kitikmeot Geological’s operations, this program is used to create and modify the digital vector data. This industry standard allows for quick interchange, intuitive ease of use, and varied output without sacrificing its sophisticated capabilities. In-house programs allow for the display of the digital data..
GIS is provided by ESRI’s Arc/Info and ArcView software packages on UNIX and PC platforms. The Digital Equipment UNIX platforms give 64-bit 275 MHz processing and enable Kitikmeot Geological to maintain extensive mineral claim information for the whole Slave Craton. Essential in the visualization of property are background images utilizing both satellite and aerial photo-mosaics. These are registered, warped and altered in-house utilizing ERMapper software. With Alteration mapping, the processing of the various bands of LandSat into imagery highlight areas that are correlated with various minerals and can give the professional the ability to direct further exploration. Terrain 3D or TIN (Triangulated Irregular Network) models allow for a more detailed approach to certain projects and when surface draped with imagery, the created perspective view can, for example, highlight geological structure against relief.
Once the computer components of a project are in place, the strength of the GIS system allows not only for presentation, but of analysis of data. Hence, claim expiry, raptor migration or hydrological flows can quickly be highlighted and correlated against other data sets. Other tools, such as geophysics and geochemical sampling can be combined in our multi-platform environment. The challenge of modern business requirements requires this flexible and integrated leading edge approach.
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