Geolocation System Huge Help to Oil and Gas Mapping Companies

By: Adriana Noton - January 24th, 2011  Filed under: coordinate systems, GIS Add Comment

Today, oil and gas mapping companies have access to innovative technology to help improve their business operations. One such technological tool is Geolocation Systems. Generally speaking, Geolocation is the technique of determining the physical real world location of an object, person, or device using digital information. One market that actively uses geolocation systems is the oil and gas mapping companies. Geolocation systems help in the selection and development of oil and gas exploration areas around the world, as well as in the areas of oil spill mitigation. Through the use of satellite images, geophysical, geological, and seismic data, the data gathered is entered into digital mapping analysis that can include 2D or 3D mapping, allowing companies to gain an insight into the best areas for exploration and implement drilling programs.

Geolocation Systems are also used for collecting and analyzing data to help determine environmental and operational safety hazards. Remote sensing is a key technology used in geolocation systems and has become a necessity in the oil and gas industry. Remote sensing allows for satellite images to be taken of large exploration areas and it can give companies a finely honed view of exploration, pipeline planning, environmental monitoring of producing fields, and potential risks in sensitive areas. As well, without being present, they can assess facilities and potential emergencies which is effective risk management. Over time these events and variables can be tracked using satellite imaging. This allows oil and gas industry to provide governments with the most up-to-date information regarding project monitoring and environmental monitoring.

By using high resolution satellite image data and Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), a detailed visualization of a specific environment can be generated for desktop computer programs. After Geological field surveys, interpretation of 2D/3D Seismic data, and subsurface analysis has been completed, a company can then select the most suitable access to proposed well locations. By working with accurate geospatial data, the oil and gas industry can make critical project decisions more quickly and reduce exploration and project development costs. By having access to reliable satellite imaging, coordinate databases, and various supporting geo-spatial data, companies can save millions of dollars on oil and gas development.

The benefits of using geolocation systems include: more accurate information gives the company a competitive edge, more accurate analysis of data using 2D /3D seismic data acquisition, less time and cost choosing well locations and access roads, reduced risk of unmonitored leakage, more efficient pipeline planning, more efficient and accurate environmental impact assessments, and business risk is mitigated with more accurate data acquired using advanced high resolution satellite imaging sensors.

Advancements in technology have changed the way the natural resource industry operates. Geolocation systems create powerful interpretation tools for oil and gas mapping GIS projects. The use of this technology makes oil and gas exploration much easier and more cost-efficient. As well, it makes exploration much safer as companies can determine potential emergencies and other potential hazards. The benefits of using geolocation location solutions are numerous making these technologically advanced systems a necessity in today’s oil and gas mapping industry.

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The Future of Business Intelligence: Innovations in Location Intelligence

By: Adriana Noton - November 1st, 2010  Filed under: postal code map, spatial analysis Add Comment

In the coming years, many business analysts are predicting that Business Intelligence (BI) will play a central role in the success of a multitude of different types of businesses. This is due to the fact that more businesses are recognizing the benefits of spatial data analysis in making smarter business decisions. Employing business intelligence solutions provides such benefits as: identifying the location of targeted customers, understanding customers better, reaching targeted customers, optimizing business operations, managing revenue more efficiently, minimizing risks, and forecasting potential problems. Because of changing consumer lifestyles that now includes incorporating technology in their daily lives, the future and innovation of location intelligence is expected to focus on such technological innovations as the internet and mobile technology such as iphones. The result of utilizing location intelligence solutions in a world where technology is now a part of nearly everybody’s life is greatly improved business performance.

Businesses use location intelligence solutions to gather, organize, and analyze consumer data through the use of geographic patterns and relationships. Because consumer trends are shifting to using such technology as the internet, iPhones, etc, on a daily basis, business intelligence teams must now harness the opportunities this technology has created in order to improve their marketing strategies and reach their targeted market. In addition, the changing economic environment has resulted in diminished marketing budgets which have made the development effective and successful marketing strategies even more vital.

Today the internet has created a world wide market that does not have any geographical boundaries. For instance, it has been estimated that 1 billion people will access social networks by the year 2014 and most of the users will use a location based application. Businesses now have the ability to communicate directly with their targeted customers and meet their demands in order to gain a competitive edge. As well, marketers will be better able to identify current consumer trends and forecast future trends. It will also help them create and implement more effective business strategies that have a better chance of achieving success. A business will be able to better understand customer behavior, recognize and take advantage of unexpected opportunities, and predict problems before they occur.

Social computing, cloud computing, and mobile computing, are now a part of most people’s daily lives. Future innovations in location intelligence will allow companies to harness these technologies to develop effective strategies to reach their customers. For instance, taking advantage of consumer driven technological applications will involve incorporating such areas as marketing, product promotion, customer loyalty, point of purchase, etc., into these applications. As well, using Real-Time Business Intelligence to gain instant information will become essential to achieving success.

Because of the emergence of huge spatial data sources such as Google maps, more consumers are adopting location based applications such as iPhone Apps, businesses must now engage in innovative thinking to capitalize on the data. In the future, technological advancements will result in business intelligence undergoing a fundamental shift that will revolutionize the way business decisions are made. Businesses who do not embrace this shift will definitely be at a serious disadvantage when trying to succeed in such an intensely competitive world.

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Benefits of Spatial Location Intelligence Solutions

By: Adriana Noton - August 12th, 2010  Filed under: spatial analysis Add Comment

In a world where businesses have the ability to target customers in all areas within a country and even global regions, it has become essential to utilize technology to better identify business solutions and make better business decisions in regards to marketing, identifying current trends, reaching customers, and developing a complete awareness of potential problems and key relationships and patterns. The use of spatial location intelligence solutions has become vital in helping businesses achieve their goals.

The following outlines the benefits of utilizing spatial location intelligence solutions:

Real-Time Access to Information: Today, information gathering is essential to maintaining business success. Technological advancements have resulted in available information growing at a rapid rate. Spatial location intelligence allows businesses to gather a wide variety of data in various formats and put the information in a workable format that allows for easy access and understanding. Such format can include: digital displays, graphs, charts…etc.

Efficient Management of Spatial Data: Spatial location intelligence solutions provide businesses with the ability to manage data as needed. As well, company’s can integrate the data to make it relevant to their specific criteria for a particular region. This allows them more flexibility to better manage their data, visualize scenarios, solve problems, and make better business decisions.

Precision Search Queries: Utilizing spatial data allows for better representation of such features as transportation routes, buildings, water ways, retail locations, property lines, postal code boundaries, communication objects such as cell phone towers, and much more. As well, there is more precise location information for such features and objects as hospitals, bridges, street addresses, flood zones, earthquake zones, and residential and business addresses. It also allows for the identification of relationships of geographic features and objects in an area. Such formulas can be used to calculate driving times, proximities, travel distances, and more. The goal is to make more informed business decisions.

Real-world Applications: Spatial location intelligence solutions can be used in a wide variety of areas such as in Government for such tasks as economic development, public safety, health safety, homeland security, and land records. Key features include: managing geospatial information referenced by latitude/longitude, ensuring precision and accuracy, and supports space and time based searches. As well, such organizations as the Military, meteorology, and oceanography benefit from using spatial location intelligence solutions. For businesses, they can analyze demographic data to find regions to sell their products or services. Data collected using the Geographic Information System will help businesses acquire a better market picture of a particular market region much faster and easier.

There are numerous benefits to utilizing spatial location intelligence solutions. Businesses are able to successfully visualize and map analyzed data to identify current shopping trends, consumer lifestyle trends, changing demographics, specific geographical objects and features, to help them better understand their business markets in order to boost productivity, improve business performance, increase profitability, and generate revenue. The most important benefit of using spatial location intelligence solutions is to help businesses leverage their data to make better businesses decisions, as well as improving their bottom line.

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Make Smart Business Decisions Using Address Database Management Solutions

By: Adriana Noton - July 19th, 2010  Filed under: GIS, spatial analysis Add Comment

In today’s highly technological fast paced world, businesses have to make the most out of advanced technologies in an effort to maintain competitiveness. Because businesses now have more opportunities to reach customers regionally as well as globally, they need to use smart technology to make better business decisions. One such technological solution is using address database management solutions.

Because businesses have the ability to gather data from a variety of regions in a country and beyond, they need to be able to create an extensive address database that allows analysts to assess a number of factors before implementing such tasks as marketing strategies, creating markets for new products and services, and assessing the risks for creating new business ventures in a region. Address database management solutions allows businesses to analyze data and create reports in a variety of formats to better understand a region and its features so they can implement strategies that have the least risk of failing.

Using such advanced technology as address database management solutions allows a business to create visuals of an area containing specific data relative to their business goals. For instance, address database management software such as Spatial’s Location Hub software allows for address management of existing databases to optimize services, target new customers, and keep up-to-date with changes by continually updating the content in their address database. As well, address management software allows for the management and analysis of very large data, manage and identify duplicated records, and link to other management databases.

Address management software solutions allows for effective content management of data that is applicable to any industry, efficient management of assets, enrich current databases with relevant and new content, and create visuals of regions, urban areas such as town and cities, and even visualize a single address, as well as geocoding multiple addresses in a surrounding area The fundamental goal is to better analyze the most current data in order to implement business strategies that will be successful.

To implement wise strategies with a minimal risk of failing, business can use address database management to identity potential risks as well as key relationships within a specific region. For instance, businesses can create an address database with key relationships and patterns using such data as: customer data, shopping tends, transportation routes, nearby competitors, changes in demographics, advertising medium in the area, income statistics in the area, and much more. All of this information can be collected, assessed, analyzed, categorized, and put in a workable format that will benefit the business and their operational decisions. The ultimate business goal is to reduce operational costs, reach targeted consumers, implement successful marketing campaigns, and generate profits. By analyzing all of the data, analysts can reduce any risks that may cause a plan to fail.

By integrating address database management solutions in a workable address database format, analysts can improve business performance by getting a better depiction of a potential market. As well, they can better leverage the acquired knowledge to better streamline business operations and improve the bottom line. Address database management has become an essential business tool that allows companies to thrive in this highly competitive global market.

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Compendium Of A Postal Code Maps

By: Adriana Noton - March 24th, 2010  Filed under: GIS, Maps, postal code map Add Comment

The use of the postal code map is becoming more popular as large companies and governmental agencies recognize the benefit of having a unique identifier for all of the cities in the world. Postal codes are used on a global basis with scanners in centralized postal stations that sort and distribute millions of letters, parcels and packages each day. The system of scanning posts is so efficient that the percentage of mail that is mishandled is minimal.

Many of the scanners used in centralized postal stations are designed to read bar codes that contain postal codes. Bar codes containing relevant data from the maps are affixed to envelopes and parcels and quickly distributed using the scanning machine.

Many of these scanners also are equipped to read handwritten letters and numbers on a parcel. When the letter goes through the scanning machine it translates the handwritten numbers and letters into codes that then transfer the letter to the appropriate distribution bin.

Postal stations are located in small towns and cities throughout the world. Postal employees collect and distribute mail in these small stations which are then collected by centralized postal collection teams. The centralized stations are located in large cities and often near airports.

The machines that are used in centralized stations are very large. They receive mail via a conveyor belt that narrows to a width that forces the letter under the scanner. When the letter has been scanned it is automatically transferred by conveyor belt to bins that are sent to distribution points locally, nationally, or internationally. When a department must manually sort mail that cannot be read by the scanner, the postal operator scans the handwritten numbers and letters. The data is then transferred to the main system which allows the scanning machine to read numbers and letters of that shape automatically when they are sent through the system again.

Inserting the wrong postal code can cause a letter to go awry. The letter or parcel may wind up in a foreign country and not be returned to the sender for several years. This is not the case when no number is put on the parcel. In that case a postal officer puts the proper postal code on the letter using information collected from the postal code map.

All scanning machines are connected using a global postal map that is contained in the hard drive of each machine. The data is regularly updated and is continually being improved to make the system more efficient. In some cases, the scanners are set to read the number closed to that shown on the postal map. When this number is incorrect, the letter can be lost.

When you need a postal code it is very easy to get the postal code map for your local area or region. Many people find that they are able to access a database of postal codes through websites that focus on the codes in different countries or regions.

Large companies are finding that using postal code maps as part of the electronic systems for tracking clients is cost effective and efficient. The codes assigned to each country, region, and city in the world are unique and make it very easy for large companies to electronically organize and store client records easily.

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The Postal Code Map in the City

By: Adriana Noton - February 24th, 2010  Filed under: GIS, Maps, postal code map, spatial analysis

The use of the postal code map is becoming more popular as large companies and governmental agencies recognize the benefit of having a unique identifier for all of the cities in the world. Postal codes are used on a global basis with scanners in centralized postal stations that sort and distribute millions of letters, parcels and packages each day. The system of scanning posts is so efficient that the percentage of mail that is mishandled is minimal.

Many of the scanners used in centralized postal stations are designed to read bar codes that contain postal codes. Bar codes containing relevant data from the maps are affixed to envelopes and parcels and quickly distributed using the scanning machine.

Many of these scanners also are equipped to read handwritten letters and numbers on a parcel. When the letter goes through the scanning machine it translates the handwritten numbers and letters into codes that then transfer the letter to the appropriate distribution bin.

Postal stations are located in small towns and cities throughout the world. Postal employees collect and distribute mail in these small stations which are then collected by centralized postal collection teams. The centralized stations are located in large cities and often near airports.

The machines that are used in centralized stations are very large. They receive mail via a conveyor belt that narrows to a width that forces the letter under the scanner. When the letter has been scanned it is automatically transferred by conveyor belt to bins that are sent to distribution points locally, nationally, or internationally. When a department must manually sort mail that cannot be read by the scanner, the postal operator scans the handwritten numbers and letters. The data is then transferred to the main system which allows the scanning machine to read numbers and letters of that shape automatically when they are sent through the system again.

Inserting the wrong postal code can cause a letter to go awry. The letter or parcel may wind up in a foreign country and not be returned to the sender for several years. This is not the case when no number is put on the parcel. In that case a postal officer puts the proper postal code on the letter using information collected from the postal code map in the city.

All scanning machines are connected using a global postal map that is contained in the hard drive of each machine. The data is regularly updated and is continually being improved to make the system more efficient. In some cases, the scanners are set to read the number closed to that shown on the postal map. When this number is incorrect, the letter can be lost.

When you need a postal code it is very easy to get the postal code map for your local area or region. Many people find that they are able to access a database of postal codes through websites that focus on the codes in different countries or regions.

Large companies are finding that using postal code maps as part of the electronic systems for tracking clients is cost effective and efficient. The codes assigned to each country, region, and city in the world are unique and make it very easy for large companies to electronically organize and store client records easily.

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The Benefits Of Address Verification Software For Business

By: Adriana Noton - February 9th, 2010  Filed under: GIS, postal code map

There are many benefits to using an address verification software for business. The software has become very sophisticated with functionality that could not even be imagined 10 years ago. Software applications can be integrated into e-commerce web sites and current software applications. Application programming interfaces are distributed to assist in customization of your current software. There is a wide variety of add-on advanced functionality available in the sophisticated software packages available today.

Incorrect address information flow into databases from data entry errors. These mistakes can be prevented with the implementation of an address verification system. An address can be verified as the data is being typed. Forms can be automatically filled with Intellisense and auto-complete features which also reduce the amount of keying. Data entry becomes faster which improves productivity. No longer will time be wasted as staff manually search for zip codes or correct spelling of cities and street names. Maintenance runs can be schedule that can correct old data which will ensure that data is clean.

Some systems include latitude and longitude mapping functionality. This can be used to improve route sales and delivery services. Map coordinates can be fed to a GPS Navigation system for quicker delivery. Zip code data can be used to assign sales leads to sales representatives helping turn a sales prospect into a customer.

Address verification software can reduce the cost of undeliverable mail that is returned. Having to re-mail is expensive in terms of supplies, postage, and manpower. You will have customers receive bills and invoices much faster so they will be able to pay you sooner. Improve your customer service by improving delivery times. You will see your expenses decrease and your cash flow increase plus you will have happier customers.

Compile customer demographic information that can be used to improve marketing. Group customers based on Zip+4, bar code information, congressional district or even census blocks. Target your advertising with the marketing data you have collected. The information you compile won’t just won’t be sitting on your database. Instead you will put your data to work for you to increase business.

Fraud can be greatly reduced. You can reduce losses by quickly identifying inaccurate or suspicious data. Some system will actually make phone calls. Phone notification functionality will schedule a call to verify telephone numbers and addresses. Stop false credit applications by using a cross-reference to the Social Security Death Index. Preventing fraud will lead to an increase of your bottom line.

There is a wide range of options available when choosing an system. Web portals like Google have an API which they make available. The US Postal Service has an API and a web service that you can subscribe to as do all the major delivery services. Many excellent software packages for sale can be found on the internet. Most have free trials and demo version so you can understand how they work before you buy.

An address verification software for business application will be a good investment. You will improve customer service, reduce costs and increase cash flow. The benefits are real.

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A Brief Overview Of A Postal Code Map

By: Adriana Noton - December 9th, 2009  Filed under: GIS, Maps, postal code map Add Comment

Throughout the world the use of a postal code map has become a recognized way to sent mail through the postal service. Postal codes make it possible for postal stations across the globe to use scanners and distribute mail to far reaching locations more efficiently and effectively.

There are many types of scanners used that are designed for postal codes. Some of the most popular scanners read bar codes that direct mail based on the code that has been placed on a label containing data that is affixed to the letter with a label.

Other scanners are designed to read handwritten letters and numbers as letters pass through a large scanning machine. When the writing cannot be read by the scanner it is passed to a human that must then place the letter is the correct bags for transfer to a centralized mail distribution center.

Most countries have small postal stations in villages and towns where mail is collected and distributed for that area. However, the mail that is collected is transferred to a large collection center in major metropolitan areas where the mail of several towns is sorted and packaged for shipment to locations throughout the world.

Scanning machines may be very large and are secured to the floor with several chain link conveyors that move mail to the machine. As the mail is scanned, it is transferred to bags for local distribution, national distribution, or international distribution. The department that must manually sort mail often use a small hand held scanner that records the letters and numbers that have been written. The scanned image is input into the central memory of the main scanning machine and when that type of writing is found on another envelope, the scanner can translate the writing into the appropriate bar code.

Many people find that when they have inserted the wrong postal code on a letter or parcel, it is delivered to a foreign location even though the handwritten address is correct. This is because very few letters and parcels are viewed or scanned by humans.

The scanning machines that are used have a global location intelligence in the hard drive upon which all mail is distributed. In some cases a scanner will read a one instead of a seven when scanner and the letter or parcel will be shipping to the location that is indicated by the postal code map to be the closest to that number.

When a person is unsure of the correct postal code to use on a letter or parcel, they are often able to get a local, or government postal code map that has a breakdown of the country and it’s postal code. Many large countries that have several codes for certain regions utilize several maps for the area.

As more electronic records are being standardized and records are being kept in centralized locations the use of postal code maps is becoming a vital part of the process of organizing records electronically. Using postal codes to sort clients and customers by city or region makes it easier to find the records for individual.

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How Postal Code Maps Lower a Business Transportation Costs

By: Adriana Noton - October 16th, 2009  Filed under: GIS, Maps, postal code map

Canada postal mapDelivery and home service industry related employees all have one thing in common. They travel a lot, most often in commercial vehicles. Because of this, they will need a reliable system that helps them arrive at their target destination on time, every time. While this is often achievable with GPS navigation, there are instances when this system fails.

This is among one of the many reasons why anyone who drives around in unfamiliar areas for a living should have U.S. postal code maps as a companion piece to the GPS device.  Postal code maps are also great because they can help guide a company on the areas best suited for their services.  Once pinpointed, they can send promotional materials like fliers to local area residences and develop a reliable customer base.

Just What Are U.S. Postal Code Maps?
Postal code maps are essential tools for any business that utilizes transportation on a consistent basis.  This is because such maps are a bit more detailed than regular maps regarding geographical information.  They can also highlight given demographic areas, which can assist a company in tailoring their efforts in given communities and neighborhoods.

Lowering Transportation Costs
Because they provide demographic information, using U.S. postal code maps can assist businesses in cultivating a client base in a given area.  The map can also help lower transportation costs by cutting the time it takes to search out clientele and their relative addresses while driving about.

Business can use them to locate neighboring areas as well to send out direct mailers and other promotional materials.  This aids transportation costs by cutting driving time used to hand deliver marketing materials, thereby saving time, gas and dollars.

Who Uses U.S. Postal Code Maps
There are many companies that have a need for postal code maps.  These include but are not limited to food delivery chains, landscapers, plumbers, carpet cleaners, independent/general contractors and any type of enterprise that uses transportation to provide a consumer service.
Other institutions like banks, restaurants, local clothing stores, telecommunication companies and franchises can also use postal code maps in an effort to spread the word about the specials and deals they are advertising.  Indeed, many companies find that postal code maps offers a low cost way to maximize grassroots marketing efforts.

The option you choose will largely depend on what your needs are and how quickly you desire the map.  Be sure that if you pick the download option that the map is a high resolution one that can be easily forwarded to employees and co-worker via email.

Today, it behooves businesses to think outside the box in regards to helping their companies grow. This means utilizing both old and new techniques to produce a fertile crop of customers who desire your product or service.  If you keep this in mind, and use tools like postal code maps, you will most likely succeed at your business endeavors and acquire the longevity and clientele you crave.

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GIS Local

By: admin - October 15th, 2009  Filed under: coordinate systems, GIS, Local Search, Maps, projections, spatial analysis

A geographic information system (GIS), or geographical information system captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that is linked to location.  GIS  includes mapping software and its application with remote sensing, land surveying, aerial photography, mathematics, photogrammetry, geography, and tools that can be implemented with GIS software.

GIS Software
Geographic information can be accessed, transferred, transformed, overlaid, processed and displayed using numerous software applications. Within industry, commercial offerings from companies such as Autodesk,  Bentley Systems, ESRI, Intergraph, Manifold System, Mapinfo and Smallworld dominate, offering an entire suite of tools.
Projections, coordinate systems and registration
A property ownership map and a soils map might show data at different scales. Map information in a GIS must be manipulated so that it registers, or fits, with information gathered from other maps. Before the digital data can be analyzed, they may have to undergo other manipulations—projection and coordinate conversions

Spatial analysis with GIS
Given the vast range of spatial analysis techniques that have been developed over the past half century, any summary or review can only cover the subject to a limited depth. This is a rapidly changing field, and GIS packages are increasingly including analytical tools as standard built-in facilities or as optional toolsets, add-ins or ‘analysts’.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system
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