The Geospatial Core Facility is much more than just GIS analysis.

Our equipment and team support the entire workflow of all things geo-spatial from primary data collection using a suite of different sensors and platforms to sophisticated analysis that includes:

  • Advanced mapping and geo-spatial analysis that leverage Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone-based sensors that use LiDAR, hyperspectral, thermal, orthoimagery, & Structure from Motion
  • High precision mapping and analysis using GPS and GNSS
  • Acoustic Doppler Profiles of rivers, reservoirs, and lakes
  • Data visualization and cartography
  • Remote sensing using active and passive sensors
  • Geo-spatial analysis, data development, and management
  • High Performance Computing infrastructure that leverages all of the above using open source and proprietary software

Internal Clients

Montana State University and Montana University System Organizations

  • TT and NTT Faculty, Professional and Support Staff, Administration
  • Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Geospatial Data Services

  • Analyzing, visualizing, and managing geospatial data
  • Hosting and managing geodatabases
  • GIS programming support

Geospatial Surveying and Mapping

  • Collecting primary data in the field using UAVs and GPS systems

Cartography and Data Visualization

  • Creating map and data visualization products, including:
    • Static map
    • Interactive maps, applications, and dashboards
    • Geo-visualizations

Technical Training and Support

  • Providing expertise and training (formal or informal) on geospatial approaches and methodologies

Curriculum Development

  • Advising on developing and implementing geospatial approaches in the classroom

Grant Support

  • Reviewing and collaborating on grants that incorporate geospatial analysis

Project Management

  • Providing oversight and supervision of active projects and engagements

External Clients

Public and Private Organizations Outside of the University System

    • Local, State, and Federal Governmental Agencies
    • NGOs and Non-Profits
    • Private Firms and Organizations

Geospatial Data Services

  • Analyzing, visualizing, and managing geospatial data
  • Hosting and managing geodatabases
  • GIS programming support

Geospatial Surveying and Mapping

  • Collecting primary data in the field using UAVs and GPS systems

Cartography and Data Visualization

  • Creating a range of map and data visualization products, including:
    • Static map
    • Interactive maps, applications, and dashboards
    • Geo-visualizations

Technical Training and Support

  • Providing expertise and training (formal or informal) on geospatial approaches and methodologies

Grant Support

  • Reviewing and collaborating on grants that incorporate geospatial analysis

Project Management

  • Providing oversight and supervision of active projects and engagements