Company Overview

Geodat Information Services Limited established itself in 1988 as the first fully integrated remote sensing/geographic information systems service company in Atlantic Canada. Cost effectiveness and flexibility of the service is accomplished by using the most powerful microcomputers and a variety of GIS image analysis systems, each best suited to specific applications.

In 1990, Geodat expanded the scope of its business operations to include software engineering development and GIS customization. Geodat staff includes system analysts, and programmers. Value added services represent a dominant portion of Geodat's current activities. A number of new applications of remote sensing, GIS and imaging techniques have been developed. Approximately 80% of Geodat's work is represented by research and development services to the private sector, directly applied to client-specific applications.

Geodat utilizes the latest in satellite/airborne image analysis and geographic information system technology to provide solutions to problems in:

land use monitoring and planning environmental assessment and monitoring geological surveying and mineral exploration.

SERVICES PROVIDED Geodat's services include remote sensing, utilizing various satellite data, NOAA, LANDSATTM, SPOT, ESRI, and airborne systems, C-SAR, MEIS, FLI and MSS data. The company's image analysis system is fully integrated with SPANS, PAMAP, ARC/INFO and CARIS geographic information systems, providing powerful mapping and modeling services. Geodat also provides a full range of consulting and training services in these advanced technologies. As well, customized GIS-IAS systems to suit clients' needs are available. All services are provided from the firm's base in Fredericton at extremely competitive rates. Geodat is capable of providing the technical expertise for these high technology services.

Geodat's affiliate, Optex Inc., is listed elsewhere in this publication.

GEOGRAPHICAL OPERATING AREAS Geodat has completed projects in Israel, Jordan, Zaire, and the United States of America, as well as projects throughout Canada. Geodat has completed initial marketing activities in eastern Europe, and is interested in potential projects throughout the world. Geodat is interested in developing contacts with senior individuals in the public and private sectors responsible for monitoring and mapping programs. Geodat is also looking for joint venture and project specific partners for projects in various countries.

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Additional Details

Legal Name: Geodat Information Services Limited

Number of Employees: 12

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Services

• Computer Assisted Design & Drafting (cadd)
• Computer Software Development Services
• Computer System Consultant
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Monitoring Services
• Fisheries Resource Management
• Forestry Consultant
• Geographic Information Services
• Mineral Resource Investigation
• Mining Consultant
• Photogrammetric Mapping
• Remote Sensing
• Surveying - Hydrographic
• Surveying - Land

NAICS Categories

• 541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

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