Natural Investigations Company - Environmental Consultants in Sacramento, California
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Geographic Information Systems

Natural Investigations Company (NIC) offers a full range of GIS and remote sensing services that are tailored to the needs our clients. We have a wealth of experience in geospatial data creation, interpretation, integration, and maintenance. We perform data collection in the field, geospatial analyses, and database management using industry-standard software packages. Our staff uses ESRI's ArcGIS software suite, as well as AutoCAD, and GPS hardware and software tools  (Trimble/ArcPad/TerraSync ). Our field crews use Trimble GPS receivers with sub-meter accuracy.

Cartography

  • We create graphics and maps for reports, publications, presentations, training sessions, and other documents
  • Use non-GIS software to create functional graphics, maps, and other visuals including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Powerpoint, and related applications

Sensitivity Modeling

  • We produce predictive models of archaeological site placement based on data obtained from historical and environmental maps, geospatial data collections, and other sources
  • Utilize LiDAR applications to capture accurate, high-resolution, 3D data on project sites to inform cultural resources studies

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Database Management

  • We maintain geospatial databases for long-term storage
  • Produce geospatial inventories to facilitate analyses and increase accessibility and organization

Data Services

  • We digitize data from various sources (hard-copy, pdf, CAD)
  • Convert out-of-print historical maps into geographic data
  • Georectify/georeference aerial photography
  • We incorporate GIS data with proprietary engineering software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit
  • Convert non-spatial data into geospatial data
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Office

3104 O Street, No. 221
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 765-9381
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Biological Resources >
      • Botanical Resources
      • Certified Arborist
      • Wetland Resources
      • Wildlife Resources
    • Cultural Resources >
      • Archaeology
      • Architectural History
      • History
    • GIS Cartography
    • Paleontology
    • Environmental Planning
    • Other Services >
      • Cannabis Consulting
      • Ground Penetrating Radar
      • Stormwater Management
  • Staff
  • Clients
  • Contact