When it comes to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Azimuth brings deep expertise in leveraging the latest tools and technologies to create, analyze, and publish high-impact maps and geospatial products. Our analysts have experience across a wide range of geospatial platforms and excel in interpreting satellite and aerial imagery to extract actionable insights.
By integrating imagery with geo-referenced data, we uncover patterns and relationships that are often invisible at first glance—transforming raw data into meaningful intelligence.
Our team delivers visually compelling mapping products tailored to mission and audience needs, including:
Large-format presentation maps
Scalable operational maps
Web-based interactive applications
GeoPDFs and digital imagery
Whether for planning, situational awareness, or analysis, Azimuth’s GIS solutions bring clarity to complex environments.
Expertise
Site Suitability Studies
Terrain Analysis (utilizing DEMS, LiDAR, and other elevation data)
Network Analysis
Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CIKR) analyses, data creation and collection, and geodatabase creation
Software Solutions
ESRI ArgGIS
ESRI ArcSDE
ESRI ArcGIS for Server
ESRI ArcGIS Viewer for Adobe Flex
Google Earth
ENVI
DHS Workshop Background Packages Support
Azimuth’s GIS & Mapping Group, working alongside our Intelligence Group, developed comprehensive background packages to support a DHS-sponsored series of municipal tabletop exercises. These packages provided DHS analysts with detailed overviews of key cities where scenario-based workshops were conducted.
To support interactive analysis and planning, Azimuth created custom, secure web mapping applications tailored to DHS requirements. These web-based tools enabled analysts to explore geographic features, generate on-the-fly map views, and facilitate dynamic, unscripted discussions during workshops.
Key features of the web mapping interface included:
Customizable map layers (road, terrain, and imagery views)
Interactive tools: Identify, Draw, Measure, Bookmarks, and Distance Buffers
Portable, user-friendly design for real-time collaboration
Each background package delivered by Azimuth included:
Critical Infrastructure (CI) Analysis – Identifying assets vulnerable to events ranging from localized incidents to large-scale catastrophes
Area Assessments – Including threat assessments and environmental and cultural context
GIS-Produced Maps – Custom visuals detailing infrastructure, transportation networks, and areas of concern
Through these tools and data products, Azimuth empowered DHS teams to plan more effectively and respond more confidently to complex urban challenges.
West Virginia National Guard Irregular Warfare Dynamic Scenario Training Support
Azimuth’s GIS & Mapping Group partnered with the West Virginia National Guard to develop a dynamic, scenario-based training exercise focused on irregular warfare. Central to this effort was the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive in-house geodatabase, populated largely with data collected and processed by Azimuth’s own GIS analysts.
For this project, Azimuth produced hundreds of specialized maps to support mission planning, training, and execution. These included:
Wall maps and presentation maps
Large-format operational maps
Red-light readable maps for low-light use
Map books and ruggedized field map binders
In-house generated topographical maps
GeoPDFs and interactive web maps
To further enhance planning capabilities, Azimuth employed terrain, network, and imagery analysis to perform site suitability studies, helping reduce time spent in the field and improving operational efficiency.With a workflow built around continuous feedback from military partners, Azimuth successfully established a scalable, centralized data repository—a clearinghouse for geospatial information jointly curated by Azimuth and the West Virginia National Guard. This collaborative approach ensures high accuracy, relevance, and adaptability across all mission requirements.
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