GIS Mapping

Mapping a heritage-enriched future

Artefact have a dedicated team of mapping and technical specialists who provide world-class GIS services.

We utilise a range of open-source and licensed hardware/software solutions to facilitate high-accuracy data collection during fieldwork and high-quality data analysis/cartographic production throughout the course of a project.

In addition to the integration of field data and the creation of custom historical overlays, datasets, and map products; our capabilities include the ability to produce project-specific high-resolution LiDAR Digital Elevation Models and resultant heritage specific predictive models in a range of scales (neighbourhood to suburb to region).

In combination, all these functions allow our teams to operate at a high efficiency and produce the highest quality products possible. Our GIS department continually strives to implement new and novel methodologies to develop creative solutions and custom products for a range of scenarios.

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services

  • High-accuracy site mapping

  • Data-set analysis

  • Cartographic production

  • Customised historical overlays

  • LiDAR Digital Elevation Models

  • Data manipulation and presentation

  • Heritage-specific predictive models

Field capabilities

  • Trimble DA2 Catalyst GPS systems with 30cm accuracy (2cm accuracy achievable for specific specialty needs) operated through Trimble TDC600 Handheld controllers and TerraFlex software.

  • Field rugged tablets utilising Avenza mapping software for rapid, convenient reconnaissance level data collection.

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A smiling man with short blond hair, black glasses, and a gray button-up shirt standing against a plain white background.

Mike Douglas

GIS MAP CARTOGRAPHER

GIS Mapping at Artefact is led by Mike Douglas who has over 15 years of experience collecting, manipulating, and presenting a variety of geospatial data for public and private development projects throughout Australia and the United States.

Mike is an expert at providing clear presentations of data in a spatial context which add an additional level of clarity to its interpretation.