McLane Environmental employs geographic information system (GIS) and data visualization technology as an integral part of our projects to analyze and display spatial data that may include soil types, borehole data and geologic features, groundwater elevation or chemical concentration data, and computer modeling results. Graphical display of environmental data produces superior analyses, and conveys the results of those analyses in a format that is readily accessible and easily understood.

GIS and 3-D data visualization require sophisticated software utilizing high-speed computers coupled with extensive training and experience to properly render the data. Our analysts apply a wide array of geospatial data processing software and techniques that generate graphics in a number of output forms including Virtual Modeling Reality Language (VRML), 3-D animations, fly-through animations, and interactive internet-enabled maps.

McLane Environmental offers a range of GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services including:

• Environmental Database Development and Data Management
• Data Format Conversions
• Environmental Data Analysis
• Presentation and Report Graphics
• 2-D & 3-D Data Visualization and Animations
• GIS Services
• Web-based GIS & Data Applications – Internet Map Server (IMS)

McLane Environmental has the capability to support a large number of data formats (from legacy to modern) and produces electronic deliverable data in standard industry formats that include all appropriate metadata, ensuring the viability of our clients’ valuable data well into the future.

Our GIS and Data Visualization technologies include:

• ESRI ArcGIS (including various extensions),
• Manifold System GIS and Internet Map Server (IMS),
• Environmental Visualization System (EVS),
• Surfer, Grapher, Global Mapper, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Groundwater Vistas, Model Viewer, GMS and others

Representative Experience

McLane Environmental GIS and data visualization experts work with our hydrogeologists and engineers to create and manage project specific environmental data in a variety of formats including:

• Static and animated 2-D and 3-D data visualizations ranging from standard report figures to large format graphics with or without overlays for presentations to clients, municipalities, and state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Courtroom exhibits, demonstratives, and other graphics to support the testimony of our experts or other experts.
• Interactive maps that can be accessed through our secure Internet Map Server (IMS) to facilitate collaborative work among project team members and as a tool for presenting environmental site data to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Complex environmental databases that use Structured Query Language (SQL) queries to extract data subsets for data visualization, computer modeling or compliance reporting.
• Aerial photo and remote sensing images and data to support environmental site reviews and data analyses.

The GIS maps and sophisticated graphics we utilize in reports, public meeting presentations, and litigation settings enhance the viewer’s understanding of our findings and results, and work effectively to clarify and strengthen our client’s position.