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Right Whale Paper Published

A paper by GMI marine scientists Amy Whitt, Kathleen Dudzinski, and Jennifer Laliberté has been published in the journal Endangered Species Research. The authors summarize right whale sightings and acoustic data collected from the first year-round study dedicated to marine mammals in New Jersey’s nearshore waters.

Cultural Resources TxDOT Win

The Cultural Resources group of the GMI Environmental Services Division was awarded an Archeological General Services contract by the Texas Department of Transportation in February. One of four awardees, GMI will be involved in archeological survey, test excavations for National Register eligibility determinations, and data recovery projects across the state of Texas.

Biological Inventory Study for Melrose AFR

GMI wildlife biologists, in conjunction with Cannon AFB and Melrose AFR, initiated surveys for a Biological Inventory Study of a 10,968 acre area of land gifted to Melrose AFR by the state of New Mexico.

GMI to Support Fishermen's Energy with Environmental Impact Efforts

As part of the Energy Department's broader efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the United States, GMI will support the Fishermen's Energy team with R&D for the advancement of traditional thermal and video imaging systems related to the assessment of nocturnal animal (bird, bat) occurrence, strikes and behavior around offshore wind turbines.

GMI Researchers Contribute to Texas Archaeological Literature

Nancy Kenmotsu is a co-editor and author of a new book published by Texas A&M University Press: The Toyah Phase of Central Texas: Late Prehistoric Economic and Social Processes. The volume is about the hunter-gatherers living in central Texas from AD 1300 – 1700.

Estabrook Heads Cultural Resources Dept.

Following 20+ years working as a Project/Program Manager for several of the largest cultural resources firms in Florida, Rich Estabrook has joined GMI as Cultural Resources Program Manager in the Plano corporate office.

Environmental Resources

Airport Services • Environmental Management • Fire Management • GIS • Marine Resources •
NEPA • Pest Management • Remote Sensing • Renewable Energy

GIS Mapping & Analysis

GMI has been a provider of geospatial services since 1992, having completed more than 2,000 civil and military projects with GIS components. GIS staff members are have academic and professional subject area expertise, in addition to a combined 40+ years of GIS experience.

GMI’s multidisciplinary GIS staff includes biologists, archeologists, geologists, urban planners, computer programmers, and surveyors; many of which hold advanced degrees. This diversity and depth of experience ensures understanding of end-user needs, scientific information, and the ability to enhance the value of GIS products.

GIS staff work on high-end technical workstations, and use the most current software from ESRI, ENVI, ERDAS, and Adobe. Both hardware and software systems are regularly updated and supplemented to assure that clients receive the fullest benefit of the latest state-of-the-art technology. GMI annually invests over $500,000 in Information Technology Infrastructure items including hardware, software and technology training.

GMI is an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Authorized Business Partner, keeping it on the forefront of GIS technology advancements, while providing clients with additional solution avenues. We provide a full-suite of GIS services to our clients, including:

Surveying and mapping
- Experienced field scientists using high end GPS data collection systems
Database development
- Geodatabase, Access, SQL Server
GIS application development
- GIMI, ArcGIS Engine, Microsoft VB.net, Python scripting
Spatial /statistical modeling
- Habitat, Flood, Fire behavior, and Risk modeling
Remote sensing analysis
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PORTFOLIO

Storm Surge, Flood Prone Areas, and Tidal Modeling

GMI analyzed historical tidal trends, potential flood events resulting from tropical cyclones (i.e., tropical depression, tropical storm, and hurricane) and storms generating flash flood rainfall. Hosted by the East Coast Region GEOFidelis Center (GEOFIEAST), the resulting model data is used to assist planners and decision makers in their hazard evaluations when storms threaten the region.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Ecological Baseline Studies

GMI managed databases, GIS mapping, developed customized tools such as scripts and coding, incorporated and processed multiple data types for analysis, as well as conducted review and QA/QC procedures in support of the assessment of ecological variables relating to offshore operations. GMI analyzed species point locations, densities, physical features, special interest areas, and developed a model that would supplement decision making efforts. The two year effort required the creation of over 1000 map documents which were included in GMI’s reporting.

Airfield Feature Extraction and Geodatabase Development, ACC, Middle East

GMI analyzed imagery for 125 strategic sites in the Middle East. Between fifteen and twenty five infrastructure themes were extracted per site, and converted to spatially accurate layers for military planning purposes. All data was SDS and FGDC compliant and was subject to multi-level quality control standards. This analytical and mapping undertaking aided planners in the interest of managing government assets overseas.

Marine Resource Assessments, U.S. Navy, Global

For each of the regional Marine Resource Assessment reports, GMI developed comprehensive marine geodatabases depicting physical oceanography, bathymetry, commercial fisheries, marine mammal distributions, sea turtle distributions, T&E species, essential fish habitats, marine protected areas, and recreational activities. GIS deliverables for each MRA include approximately 3GB of geospatial data and protected species databases containing all available sighting data.