Geographic information systems (GIS) have become important tools for developing databases, mapping resources, and land-use planning and development. ZFI uses leading-edge technology and advanced GIS software to conduct effective and representative analysis on massive amounts of data.  Engineers and programmers at ZFI are experienced in cutting edge software such as ArcGIS v. 9.x. GIS software and application programming allows us to not only map data, but to conduct spatial (including 3D) analysis and modeling, interface programming, and hydrologic model automation. Some of the GIS and programming services ZFI offers our clients include the following:

• Programming in C++ and Visual Basic
• Development of coverages from field and remote-sensing data
• Compilation and alignment of existing coverages and shapefiles
• QA/QC and assessing discrepancies in coverages
• GIS database development
• GIS-based interface programming
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling automation
• Spatial and 3D analysis of data
• Watershed delineation
• Boundary and topographic mapping
• Site planning and development