| Geodesy's services range from consulting to full-scale application development. | |
| Consulting | We can analyze and catalog GIS data and determine if data should be organized centrally, distributed, and/or replicated. Application needs are identified and appropriate combinations of off-the-shelf software and custom development recommended – always balancing initial cost with long term savings. |
| Software Tailoring | Geodesy can extend off-the-shelf software to add new capabilities, automate repetitive tasks to reduce steps, and hide unused features to reduce complexity. For example, we can augment ArcGIS or GeoMedia to pop up lists of feature-related documents for viewing, such as a list of plats associated with a selected parcel. |
| Interim Applications | An inexpensive, quickly delivered application can fill in while a more sophisticated, long-range automation plan is implemented. Our Dox application, a GIS-centric document management system, and the Permit Tracker, are examples of these high-value, low-cost solutions at the City of Palo Alto. |
| Full-Scale Applications | Our core work is the creation of desktop and web-based applications designed to suit the needs of a specific audience. These applications are typically map-centric but may also be analysis-centric with map data used in a secondary role. For example, our Zoom and NetMap applications focus on the use of an interactive map, while applications like REDARS, TRUE, and ROME use geographics only in support of analysis. |