GDIC specializes in complex GIS file translations between digital spatial formats. If you have existing data in unusual or obsolete formats, you can preserve these data investments. GDIC has developed custom data translators and provides custom file translation services for non-standard graphic and attribute formats. GDIC translations are designed to preserve accuracy, precision and attribution throughout the conversion process.
Data Conversion
What is Data Conversion?
Geospatial data conversion is the process of moving geospatial data from one format into another, whether it is from one data model to another or from one data format to another. With large amounts of geographic data available for use, it is more cost-effective to convert the data from one format to another than re-create it. GDIC allows clients to convert existing datasets into data formats or ingest them into an existing data model. Data conversion is also common after data production for distributing data to others.
With data models, you are typically moving data between two schemas that contain similar feature classes. With data formats, you are moving data from another format altogether, such as shapefiles, coverages, or Vector Product Format (VPF) sources into a GIS. You can also convert data in GIS to shapefiles and coverages or import them into GIS.
GDIC & Geospatial Conversion
GDIC works with clients to ensure that all necessary data is collected before conversion begins. GDIC has the ability to convert all types of legacy formats and as-builts into Web-GIS. Through conversion, all data takes on a digital form that is more versatile, organized and functional. Through conversion, all geospatial data comes together to form a more holistic picture of asset location and health. Each piece of data is translated into stunning 3D making easier to track and see what is happening with assets and projects. All conversions are carried out in an extremely cost effective manner providing municipalities the flexibility they need.
- Data is converted into an appropriate format and is transferred correctly
- Data works in the new destination database
- Data retains it’s quality and data consistency is maintained at all times across all the systems.
GDIC Conversion Services & Advantages
Services
- Map data creation and digitization services
- Utility mapping, contour mapping, topographic mapping
- Geo rectification and geo-coding services
- Raster editing
- GIS data analysis
- GIS based custom application development
- Remote sensing like image processing and classification
Advantages
- Land base conversion and maintenance
- Survey, aerial photogrammetric
- Cadastral mapping via coordinate geometry and digitizing
- Database attribution
- Facilities conversion and maintenance
- Convert GIS data with quality control
- Reconciliation of source maps and interpretation