Geospatial Sciences

Constant changes in data capture and management systems require new algorithms and techniques for visualization and data mining of complex information. Through analysis and reasoning, geospatial and geospatially-referenced information is transformed into knowledge to facilitate decision making in diverse professions.

Geospatial Science (GIS) uses a collection of computer based tools that can be used to combine geographic information – or datasets – with technology to produce spatial mapping, analysis, and modeling of social and natural processes. More commonly known GIS applications include built in or portable navigation– GPS – systems.

The GIS team at RTI develops product applications, including custom web-based GIS designed to optimize use of critical information for transportation systems and economic development.

Our areas of focus include:

  • Remote Sensing
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geomatics (GPS)