Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geospatial Solutions for Smarter Asset Management
Altamira’s geographic information system (GIS) solutions are designed in collaboration with your organization’s engineers, planners, surveyors and operators to ensure the best-fit solution possible. Our expert team assists in collecting, analyzing, conducting spatial analysis and visualizing geospatial data to enhance optimization capabilities and streamline processes.
The Altamira team supports organizations at the corporate and/or local plant and facility levels through turnkey GIS services. Altamira is able to seamlessly integrate with your current teams to implement and assist with all aspects of GIS projects, from mobile field data collection to expertly transforming survey data into useful information on usable platforms. Altamira can host and maintain GIS systems for organizations and/or provide training and support to give organizations more independent control of their GIS data.
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Our Turnkey GIS Services Include:
Altamira provides comprehensive, end-to-end GIS Solutions.
Altamira provides comprehensive, end-to-end GIS Solutions.
- Enterprise GIS solutions
- Data digitalization
- Field data collection using field map smart forms that allow for sub-centimeter GPS data
- Turnkey GIS solutions from GIS support to complete management of your GIS system
- ESRI AGOL customization and support, operational dashboards, collaborations and web app development
- Support of ILI data, CIS to GIS support and CP-PCS/Allegro GIS integration
- Implementation of GIS standards to help facilitate how your GIS is collected and delivered to you.
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Maximize Your Capabilities With Geospatial Intelligence Solutions and Services
Altamira Holds a Silver Status Within the ESRI Partner Network
Altamira is an esteemed partner to the global network of organizations that use ESRI location technology. ESRI makes the most robust GIS software, mapping and location intelligence worldwide. We are part of the ESRI Silver Program — a status exclusively for partners in good standing in the ESRI Partner Network (EPN). The EPN silver program gives Altamira a significant edge and access to:
- Innovative GIS leadership insights and developments
- Transformative technology
- Go-to market strategy for technology-based solutions
Pipeline GIS Solutions
Altamira is the industry leader in delivering GIS solutions for the pipeline industry. Providing client solutions for data integration from field data collection, ILI/CIS data calibration and alignment, to centerline creation and refinement from as-built survey data or alignment sheets. The Altamira GIS team is ready to assist our midstream clients in every aspect of their GIS pipeline management by providing in-house support and solutions for designing, implementing and managing their entire Enterprise GIS pipeline system.
Leveraging Data for GIS Services
GIS services leverage data to get precise and detailed maps, enabling the analysis of various geographic and spatial factors which ultimately improves communication of critical information to a project team.
Mapping Solution
Organizations can use GIS to deliver a visual representation of data in 2D and 3D maps, animations and/or interactive dashboards. Altamira’s mapping solution is a sophisticated, innovative solution that provides organizations, municipalities and cities deeper insights into their assets’ geographic areas.
Environmental Impact Analysis
GIS surveys provide the necessary data to conserve natural resources and protect the environment. Organizations can leverage GIS integrations to develop impact statements, measuring the level of impact their business has on the environment.
Disaster Management and Mitigation
GIS technology builds resilience, helping organizations to identify high-risk areas and vulnerabilities from natural hazards and human-caused threats. GIS combines demographic data, critical infrastructure and risks into one visual depiction. These critical pieces of information assist in delivering effective emergency management operations and minimizing health, environmental and asset impacts. GIS expedites recovery and regulatory closure with innovative recovery assessments and data reporting.
Flood Damage Estimation
GIS offers flood analysis to visualize the impact of flooding in regions and identify vulnerable populations. GIS solutions leverage elevation and flood depth data to consider various scenarios. The analysis allows local governments to prioritize evacuation areas and establish mitigation strategies.
Natural Resources Management
Knowledge of natural resource locations is vital to natural resource management. GIS delivers robust capabilities, helping organizations collect and analyze geographic visual data in relation to their assets. The analysis enables effective management and protection of natural resources.
Surveying
Surveying determines the location of objects on Earth. Surveying data can be used to prepare digital maps and estimation areas. Organizations use Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and GIS to deliver surveying capabilities.
Geology
GIS technology enhances geological research, mapping and decision-making by offering geologists powerful capabilities to analyze and visualize data in a spatial context. Geologists leverage GIS data to analyze the Earth’s features, seismic activity and soil conditions, creating 3D displays of geographic features.
Assets Management and Maintenance
Robust GIS systems allow organizations to become efficient with limited resources. Organizations need to know where their assets are to manage and maintain them effectively. GIS streamlines the data collection and analysis to enable companies to make informed decisions and increase performance and business profitability.
Site Planning and Development
Engineers, planners and surveyors use GIS to map and design sites. GIS tools deliver data relevant to environmentally sensitive areas, zoning, permit status and planning. GIS streamlines environmental and development review, analysis, compliance, historic preservation and the redevelopment processes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Geographic Information Systems
A GIS software vendor provides the technology platform such as Esri ArcGIS, while a GIS consultant like Altamira provides the expertise to design, implement and maintain GIS solutions tailored to your specific operational and regulatory needs. Consultants understand the underlying data, workflows and industry requirements, not just the software.
Yes. Modern GIS platforms can be integrated with SCADA systems, asset management databases, inspection management tools and compliance tracking systems. This integration creates a unified operational picture where location intelligence enhances the value of data collected across multiple systems and field activities.
GIS allows pipeline operators to identify High Consequence Areas (HCAs), track inspection coverage, visualize corrosion anomaly locations and manage integrity management program data spatially. Regulators increasingly expect operators to use GIS-based systems to document and demonstrate compliance with PHMSA integrity management requirements.
Altamira provides GIS database development, data integration, spatial analysis, pipeline mapping, environmental constraint mapping, land and right-of-way management, emergency response mapping and custom GIS application development. They help clients build and maintain GIS systems that integrate with existing operations and compliance programs.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology for capturing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographically referenced data. In the energy industry, GIS is used to map pipeline routes, track asset conditions, manage rights-of-way, identify environmental sensitivities, support regulatory submissions and coordinate field operations across large geographic areas.
Altamira’s GIS capabilities encompass a comprehensive suite of tools and services that help organizations collect, analyze and visualize geospatial data. The Altamira team comprises experts with extensive experience in geospatial data collection, geospatial visualization, spatial analysis, GIS training and support and GIS software development, providing the support and solutions you need to optimize your business.
- Enhanced and data-driven decision-making
- Cost savings
- Detailed and accurate geographic information availability
- Advanced record-keeping and management of geographic data
- Improved communication of critical information
- GIS Mapping Services: Organizations can use GIS to deliver a visual representation of data in 2D and 3D maps, animations and/or interactive dashboards of data that is gathered and analyzed to improve efficiencies, save costs and enhance decision-making.
- Remote Sensing: GIS gets data from regions that may be hard to reach. Remote sensing spatially extends information collection and enhances database creation and monitoring capabilities.
- Data Digitization: For organizations to thrive in this technology-driven industry, hard copies of maps and schematics must be digitized for organizations to leverage. GIS enables data digitization to help streamline the conversion.
- Digital Photogrammetry: GIS digital photogrammetry services capture and convert pictures of surfaces into digital terrain models, digital surface models and 3D land models.
Related Projects
Class and Gathering Analysis for a Newly Acquired Gas Gathering System
Altamira performed a class and gathering analysis for 45 miles of acquired gas gathering pipeline, delivering segment-level regulatory classifications that enabled seamless integration into the client's compliance and integrity management programs.
Class Location and Gathering Type Verification Utilizing the IntegrityMap HCA Gas Tool
Altamira used its proprietary IntegrityMap HCA tool to revalidate pipeline Class Location and HCA designations, updating integrity records, improving regulatory defensibility and reducing higher-consequence pipeline segments based on current site conditions.
Building a PODS 7 Single Source of Truth for Pipeline Compliance and Integrity Management
A PODS 7 database consolidated fragmented pipeline data into a single, authoritative system, improving asset visibility, enabling regulatory compliance, and supporting integrity management. The solution reduced errors, streamlined reporting, and created a scalable foundation for ongoing operations and growth.
News and Insights
Why Partner With Altamira?
Altamira is one of the leading GIS service providers staffed with industry experts and an ESRI Network Partner. We provide:
- Turnkey Solutions: We assist you in every aspect of GIS implementation, from mobile solutions of field data collection to survey data transformation, analytics, system maintenance, and hosting.
- Enhanced Support: The Altamira team offers responsive support from selecting to implementing and managing your GIS solutions.
- Experience and Expertise: With over three decades of experience and recognition as an established player in the GIS field, we deliver expert customized solutions to streamline your data collection and analysis.
Contact Us Today to Unlock the Power of Location-Based Data
Altamira is a GIS services company dedicated to excellence. We assist clients in leveraging geographic data through globally-recognized GIS systems. We will help you solve your most challenging regulatory, operational and business obstacles through our strategy, consulting, technical expertise and innovative technologies.
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