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Company Profile

GISmoSolutions Ltd. is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

It was founded in 1996 by a group of experienced Geographic

Information Systems (GIS) specialists servicing the natural

resources sector. We specialize in application software

development and services to provide cost efficient solutions to

meetourclients business needs.

Our specialists come from a variety of backgrounds including

software development, engineering, and forestry. We have

extensiveexperience with a variety of GIStoolsand digital data

sets. GISmo's principal consultants have been working with

market leading GIS products from Environmental Systems

Research Institute (ESRI) for over seventeen years. We bring

significant knowledge in implementing, custom programming

and augmenting capabilities of ArcInfo / ArcGIS software and

extensions on all hardware platforms for a variety of public and

private sector clients.

Suite 1000, 10707 - 100 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. T5J 3M1 Ph:(780) 428-8088 Fx:(780) 428 0405www.gismo.com email:info@gismo.com

Our Services...Our Company

 A complete range of services is provided to assist

clients in planning, implementing and efficiently

using appropriate GIS technology.

GIS Technology Implementation

Software Development

GISmo provides complete integrated solutions

through cooperation with domain experts,

scientists, and other Information Technology

specialists.

Business Solutions

Cost efficient creation of quality information and

spatial structures to support our clients in critical

businessneeds.

Data Services

 Automation using high level programming

languages (C, VB, JAVA) and within GIS vendor 

environments (especially ESRI) is provided for 

efficient operationof client’s business.

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GIS Technology Implementatio

Overvie

Process involves:

 Analysis of user requirements and available options

Evaluation and integration of hardware and software

Migration of legacy systems into modern technology

and updated vendor software environments.

User training focused on use of new technology in

client’s environment.

Past Projects:

System Migration

User training

With rapid advancements of GIS technology, many clients have

found that managing timelyandcost effective upgrades of hardware

and software environments may present a significant challenge.

Clients face difficulties in analyzing and confirming the cost benefits

of their purchases of information technology and costs of 

maintenancefor vendor solutions.

GISmo consultants work with clients on their technology

mplementations and assist in defining the balance between

software choices, critical versus desired business solutions and

available funding. This support allows clients to implement business

driven technology upgrades rather than chase the   most recent

rends insoftware and product developments in GIS.

System Migration extends from translation of minor utilitiesto comprehensive upgradeof repository sytems

Analysis of user business requirements

 Training manuals and workshops are important to

successful GIS implementations

Quality control systems for spatial integrity

GISmo Solutions Ltd

Suite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-3M1

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

Hines Cr eek Block Planning Process (MD)

P1.1 Client Re quests TSA available StandsP1.2 Contractor Extracts Available Stands from AVI

P1.3 C ontractor Prepares Ortho map with Standnumbers and shades by C over Group

P1 C ollect Preliminary Resources E2 A

P2.1 C lient provides a short list of candidate standsforblock design

P2.2 Contractor Creates Short listed Stand Spatial

fileP2.3 V olume Assessm ent data is provided to client

P2 Strategic Level Stand Assessment

Q1: C onfirm AVI version

with DMI

P3.1 S trategic level Models are applied to Short

listed StandsP3.2 Complexity Ra nk is calculated

P3.3 B ase data is established for area andformatted to HC standards

P3.4 Contractor produces Map illustratingComplexity rank 

P3.5 C omplexity Data is used to define non merch

P3 S ilviculture and Eco Linework Process E5A

P4.1 C lient Submits initial list of stands andassoci ated block numbers

P4.2 Contractor Produces Initial Block Map

P4 Initial Block Composition

Q2: C onfirm SelectedStands are compatible

with volume calculationsafter retention and non

merch areas are defined

•   Tower Maintenance and Relocation Analysis

Place a New Point onto a

geographically defined

theme

Choose an existing tower 

point and alter tower height

and elevation

Enter a lat/long co-ordinate or 

X/Y co-ordinate in UTM/TTM or 

Long/Lat

RDBMS

(ie. Oracle)SpatialTable

Internet

Application

Interface

Internet

Application

Internet

Extraction

Application(Shape files,

Attributes)

Within

ARC/INFO

SDE

Application

Data

Loading

Application(ARC/INFO coverages/T ables)

user

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oftware development activities support:

 Automation of labor intensive processes in the

creation, management and analysis of GIS data

Customizing of business process applications through

the integration of hardware and software solutions

Re-write of applications for updated vendor software

environment and enhanced rebuild of legacy systems.

olutions extend to:

 Applications for portable data collection activities

Design and implementation of data repositories

including ORACLE, Spatial Database Engine (SDE),

and Enterprise/Personal Geodatabase

Support for infrastructure, hardware, networks,communication devices

Custom user training focused on developed or GIS

vendor software

Past Projects:

Integrated software product

Several Development environments are utilized in order to achieve project objectives.

Automation of intensive business processes

VB.NET technology is used to facilitate image handling environment forfeature updatessuch as Bathymetryand Dispositions.

Qualitycontrol systemsforspatialintegrity 

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-3M1

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

ursoftwaredevelopment focuses primarilyonsupporting theESRI

nvironment, with extensive programming in C/C++, Visual Basic,AVA, and also the integration of component software. Specialized

kills allow us to design, maintain and utilize Oracle/SDE

positories and to develop complex data structures and processes

facilitate effective use of digital spatial data. GISmo develops

uality Assurance, scientific modeling and decision support

pplicationsfora variety ofclients in thenatural resourcessector.

ISmo consultants closely work with clients during the initial stagesf theproject to properly outline theobjectives, scope andwork flow.

omprehensive communication management protocols are used

yGISmotoensuretightexecutionofprojects.

Several Development environments are utilized in order to achieve project objectives.

Mobile data collection devices

Software Development

Overview

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 Activities supported:

Conversion of data from various CAD formats and

scanned raster data into Geo-referenced and

topologically correct GIS information.

Collection of access, hydrography, update information

from image format data sets and integration into

comprehensive attributed and topological repositories.

Enforcing data integrity, functionality of various GIS

data sets, hydrologically corrected DEM, classified

delineated watersheds, regions, routes and event

modeling

Past Projects:

Hydrological correction / DEM flow enforcementon streams.

Access Update from IRS Imagery

Conversion of scanned print overlays into

Quaternary Geology GIS set

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-3M1

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

GISmo provides services to enforce data contents, integrity and

functionality of various natural resources inventories and data

layers. These include historical vegetation databases, integrated

geoadministrative boundaries, structured and attributed road and

hydrography networks, hydrologically corrected DEM and

delineated classified watersheds. We support our clients with the

creation of high quality, structured data by utilizing our specialized

in-house applications.

Data Services

Overview

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 Activities supported:

GISmo supports forestry specialists and scientists toproduce Fish Management Plans and Landscape

 Analysis.

Management of information layers for current and

accurate information.

Provision of operational client support.

Skilled GIS analysts may become part of client’s team

to implement new technology and support significant

systems development.

Past Projects:

Managing Silviculture information in remote SDE database

Integrated teams for large systems development

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-3M1

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

When GIS technology provides only a partial answer to your

needs, GISmo can deliver project management, coordinate or

participate with domain experts to bring the client a complete

business solution.

We cooperate with IT, forestry, and environmental consultants and

continuously seek alliances with leading experts to provide

scientifically sound solutions related to the management of many

natural resources including forest, terrain, fish, landscape, wildlife,

RDBMS(ie. Oracle)Spatial

TableRDBMS

Table

DataUpdate

 Application(Shape [coverages],

 Attributes)

C/C++Interface C/C++

 Application

Internet Application

Interface

Internet Application

InternetExtr action Application(Shape files, Attributes)

Within   Within

 ARC/INFOSDE

 Application

DataLoading Application(ARC/INFO coverages/Tables)

user 

DataExtraction Application(Shape files [coverages],

 Attributes)

C/C++Interface

C/C++ Application

user 

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SDE  S

Within

Internet

user 

user 

Landscape Fragmentation Analysis

¦Skilled GIS analysts may become part of client’s

team to implement new technology and support

Business Solutions

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Project Client:

GISmo Project Manager:

 Alberta Geological Survey

Cindy Post (cpost@gismo.com)

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

GeologistLaurenceAndriashekof theGround WaterGroup from the

Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) has been researching surficial

sediments for the Beaver River Study Area. One of the primaryconcerns of this research wasdetermining the interactions between

surface water and ground water, specifically the relationship

between the deep and shallow water aquifers with surface water 

bodies.

To address this properly it was necessary to analyze bathymetry

data represented by lake bottom contours derived from depth

soundings. Maps Distribution Branch of the Alberta Sustainable

Resource Development stored the most up-to-date information as a

repository of hard-copy maps created by the Alberta Environmentbetween 1960-1979

In January 2003, GISmo Solutions Ltd embarked on a project to

create digital bathymetry data for 27 lakes within the Beaver River 

study area. The first phase of this project addressed the

reproduction of bathymetry information from the hard copy maps

into a properly geo-referenced digital Geographical Information

System (GIS) data set. Once contours, lake elevations, and lake

boundaries were validated, the second phase integrated the

bathymetry data into the Base Features 1:250K 25-meter Digital

Elevation Model (DEM).

Following the delivery of Beaver River bathymetry product, AGS

initiated a province-wide integration of remaining 146 lakes in the

repository. New project utilized the freely distributed Shuttle Radar 

Topography Mission (SRTM) DEMfor integration.

This project was completed in December 2004, and has produced a

complete,up-to-date digital bathymetrydataset forAlberta.

Cold La kewith BathymetricContours Integratedinto 1:250K 25mBase Features DEM**

**Base Features DEM provided by Spatial Data Warehouse

Cross-Section figure created to suppor t theBeaver River research project.

For more information on the Digital Bathymetric datasetsplease contact Alberta Geological Survey at: (780) 422-192

For information on GIS bathymetry related projects or processes, please contact

Cindy Post from GISmo Solutions Ltd. at cpost@gismo.com(780) 428-8088, ext 107

Bathymetry Creation and Integratio

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 Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (ASRD) required

services to compile and update spatial information for grazing and

agricultural disposition resources and assigned a corresponding

contract to GISmo Solutions Ltd. Supporting the digitizing of 

vegetation detail was the use of sketch maps and various

orthoimages. Processes were developed to automate the selection

and clipping of 1metre TARIN images to create disposition

backgrounds.

Dispositions Activity Reports precisely describe a total area of a

disposition as well as an area withineach ATS quarter section with a

corresponding metes and bounds description. The objective of the

Refine Disposition Boundaries process was to make sure that thespatial dataareaaccurately represents theactivity report (within

+-2%tolerance).

**************************************************** processing QS_40267** Disposition Tot_a rea Tot_hectares Tot_without_exclusions_ha**** GRL40267 2685069.74 268.50 268.50**** - 2 percent 263.13*** + 2 percent 273.87* Summary of Individual QS Records** QSection Tot_area Tot_hectares Tot_without_excl_ha**** SW-17-013-11 W4 187468.99 18.74 18.74

*** NW-17-013-11 W4 665784.21 66.57 66.57*** SW-18-013-11 W4 642678.52 64.26 64.26*** SE-18-013-11 W4 541995.11 54.19 54.19*** NE-18-013-11 W4 647142.89 64.71 64.71

 Activity report validating accuracy of refinement process

Compilation of digital grazing and agriculture disposition resources may involverules for exclusion and integration of access and hydrography data, edits toconform to Metes and Bounds definition and validation with high resolutionimages.

Correctedaccuratespatialboundaryinformationallows fora better managementof disposition resources

 ArcMap allows the user to efficiently georeference scanned plans and sketches for detailed analysis andtransferof spatialand attributeinformation.

Project Client:

GISmo Project Manager:

 Alberta Sustainable Resource DevelopmentPublic Lands and Forests Division

Michal Pawlina (mpawlina@gismo.com)

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-3M

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

Digital Compilation of Disposition Resources

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Project Client:

GISmo Project Manager:

Weyerhaeuser Company

Edson and Drayton Valley FMA

Cindy Post (cpost@gismo.com)

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5J-3M

Tel: (780) 428-8088 Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

Many important initiatives related to the sustainable natural

resources management benefit from accurate delineation of 

watersheds and classified hydrography information. Managementof forest, fish and wildlife, and water resources often depends on

common and government approved methodology and

classification.

GISmo supports preparation of quality watersheds and related

classified information for government agencies

(AENV,ASRD,CEMA) , research organizations (ARC,ACA,FMF)

and forest companies.

This specific project was to provide accurate Strahler classified

watershed boundaries for the Edson and Drayton Valley FMA

suitable for forest management planning activities while consistent

with government approved approach.

Specific project objectives were to:

Hydro-corrected Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and attributed

spatial data sets addressed current client’s needs and allowed for 

creation of expanded and comprehensive structures for future

analysis and modeling.

 Apply Strahler classification to stream network consistently

with processes used on government and related projects.

Delineate reasonable accuracy watersheds and create a

seamless division of suitable administrative areas.

Weyerhaeuser Drayton Valley (red)and Edson (green) FMA

Strahler Classification

Strahler Grouping

Hydro Correction of DEM

Watersheds Grouping

Delineation of Catchment Areas

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Stream Classification & Watershed Delineationfor DFMP Submissions

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The project focus is to develop a fuzzy logic based application

that enables foresters to arrive at strategic and operational

prescriptive treatments for harvested areas. Fuzzy

(multivalent) theory allows for the processing of pre-defined

rules and knowledge base to quantify and assess decision

accuracy. The application will allow foresters to respond to

increased government concerns over sustainable forest

management. The linkages this application creates between

silviculture research and corporate activities are a result of the

experience and past work of several people at Canfor. The

experience GISmo Solutions Ltd. has gained in working with

Canfor’s GENUS data management system has provided an

excellent background for the development of the prescriptive

fuzzysystem.

Utilizes specific information regarding the

structure and function of the ecosystem at the

stand level and falls within the provincial

frameworkfor forest management.

Theadvantages to this application are:

Represents the fine scale of resolution for landuse planning that can also be summarized intomanagement units for desired levels ofanalysis

Provides a framework for site assessments,productivity assessments, silviculturalprescriptions and refiningyieldcurves.

An example of FuzzyDecision domains comparedagainst Crisp Decision boundaries.

FuzzyCognitive Map modeling environment

Project Client:

GISmo Project Manager:

Canadian Forest Products Alberta Division

Michael Desilets (mdesilets@gismo.com)

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5J-3M1

Tel: (780) 428-8088

Fax: (780) 428-0405www.gismo.com

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Silviculture Operations Support Service

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UtilizingOGCmapserver technologiesGISmo hasdeployed

several applications to demonstrate desired capabilities to

ourclients.WeutilizeJavaandPHPtoprovide· 

GISmo also has experience in dealing with ESRI’s ArcIMS

environment and has delivered significant enhancements to

processing time and presentation quality of web map

products derived fromdispersed data sampling sets..

We anticipate that web spatial data services and support of

OGC compliant technology will significantly grow and benef

our client's business in the near future.

Feature Queries

Database management

Documentcontrol andreporting

Imagehandling

Interface customization and security

Developments in internet based Geographic Information

Systems (GIS) technology and OpenGIS Consortium (OGC)compliant web services provide exciting options of cost

efficient busines solutions relying on interoperability and

accessto environments tailored by many vendors.

GISmo Solutions Ltd. recognizes the importance of this

technology for expanding the base of information users who

will benefit from better access to spatial data and derived

information products. There are new opportunities for the

remote update of data repositories to improve accuracy and

currency of information.

Convenient and secure web environments for 

data sharing and effective communication

between diverses groups using market leading

ESRI andOGC cost effectivetools

Creation of standard map products and regulatorycompliance documents contributes to consistentinformation display and effective decision

support.

GISmo Solutions LtdSuite 1000, 10707-100 AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5J-3M1

Tel: (780) 428-8088Fax: (780) 428-0405

www.gismo.com

OGC Compliant Tools and Web Services

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