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What We Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We welcome both campus and external partners to use our Service Center, which supports work from simple GIS tasks to cutting-edge tool development and analysis. We tap into the expertise of the university community to solve problems both large and small. Below is a non-exhaustive list of our specialties:<\/p>\n\n\n

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2D\/3D web mapping applications<\/h2>\n

\n We build web mapping applications with cutting-edge technology.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Custom geospatial database setup<\/h2>\n

\n We create custom schema to house tabular and spatial data.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Data hosting<\/h2>\n

\n We offer flexible and robust spatial data hosting for web mapping applications.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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UAS support<\/h2>\n

\n We can help launch your drone research with mission planning, imagery processing and analytics.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Spatial analysis<\/h2>\n

\n We leverage the latest techniques to analyze landscape patterns and processes.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Remote sensing<\/h2>\n

\n We offer various remote sensing services, including land use classification.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Custom cartography and map creation<\/h2>\n

\n We create high-quality maps (both physical and electronic) individually tailored to meet client specifications and cartographic standards.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Batch automation<\/h2>\n

\n Let us help you perform your big-data analyses faster through batch automation.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Image processing<\/h2>\n

\n We can help you process your geospatial imagery, including scanning and georeferencing hard copy imagery.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Tangible Landscape setup and support<\/h2>\n

\n We can help you install and run your own tangible user interface for geospatial analysis.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Open source development and support<\/h2>\n

\n We develop and improve open source geospatial software, build solutions for clients leveraging open source and provide training for existing software.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Consultation and skill-transfer<\/h2>\n

\n We offer personalized training to build the skill set of your own team.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact our center\u2019s Director of Operations, Zachary Arcaro (zearcaro@ncsu.edu<\/a>, 919-513-4000), to discuss the general scope of your project. When contacting Zac, please have these aspects of your project in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n