GIS Capabilities Deere & Ault Consultants, Inc is currently using the latest version of ESRI ArcView GIS
(v9.3) with the 3D Analyst extension package for its GIS applications.
Deere & Ault is proficient at creating custom maps showing the following:
land features
topography
land and structural improvements
recent and historical aerial photography
USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangles
USGS geologic maps
USDA soil types
a variety of other data
Deere & Ault can also locate specific features pertinent to a specific project
as needed. To this end, D&A maintains a large database of GIS data which includes the
aerial photography, topographical maps, and land feature datasets. Deere & Ault
has access to additional data as a project requires.
Some additional services D&A provides include the following:
analyzing data relationships
interpreting data results
producing figures and graphics to present the analyses clearly
digitizing old maps (paper or electronic) to be incorporated with all other available data
Deere & Ault uses the 3D Analyst package to perform surface analyses such as
data interpolation, the creation of surface contour maps, and other three-dimensional
applications.
Deere & Ault is also proficient at interfacing ArcView with AutoCAD Civil3D
2009 for additional drafting versatility utilizing the specific advantages of each software
package.
Examples of past projects include the following:
mapping well locations
project sites and ditches
developing irrigation master plans
creating geologic and landslide hazard maps
quantifying flows
analyzing watersheds
identifying property ownerships and right of ways
comparing sites with various times in the past
providing land-use planning information
mapping gravel resources and analyzing feasibility for mining
