ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATICS
… helping clients make informed decisions
Strategy that is not based on the intelligent analysis of robust data is fallible and represents a higher level of risk. So, ADAS employs innovative GIS, modelling and software based consultancy solutions to support sound decision making processes in a wide variety of applications.
Environmental, social and economic datasets are employed to interpret complex situations and provide clients with intuitive software and Internet based bespoke solutions.

With a strong track record in policy creation and interpretation, ADAS has a deep understanding of the scientific issues relating to land use and environmental management, which means that clients are provided with meaningful solutions.
ADAS EI services include:
- Data Services
Creation of datasets and spatial data layers. Information audits and data collation. Metadata Creation. Construction of bespoke, user-friendly database structures. Web-based data management. - Cartographic Services
Provision of high quality mapped outputs. Data capture of spatial data including heads up digitizing, use of OS raster and vector data, scanning, digital photography, aerial photography. - GIS Analysis & Integration
Spatial analysis of datasets and mapped outputs to assist decision making. Site selection studies. Risk analysis. Spatial planning. Transport analysis. - Visualisation
3D visualisation using both interactive platforms and traditional paper mapping, at all scales. - Environmental Modelling
Employment of existing models/development of new models or statistical analysis to assist the understanding and forecasting of environmental scenarios. Environmental impact assessments. - GI Mapping Tools
Customisation of commercial GIS and the development of bespoke stand alone or web-based GIS software systems for querying and analysis of mapped data. Hosting. - Decision Support Tools
Development of bespoke web-based or desktop software applications that enable data interrogation and the creation/observation of different scenarios using environmental models and user-driven analyses. - Internet Solutions
Website design and hosting including the development of databases and 24 hour monitoring. Web based project management, data sharing tools, web portals and extranets to help distribute information.
ADAS contact: Alison.Riding@adas.co.uk Tel. 01902 754190
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