Data Analysis, Modeling & GIS

Trinity Consultants’ Water & Ecology has a dedicated team of data analysts and modelers who specialize in analyzing and presenting information to conduct environmental assessments, and compare project alternatives. We help our clients make sound decisions by providing timely solutions to project designs and monitor the effects of existing projects.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services

Trinity Consultants Water and Ecology's Westland team can transform data into dynamic, interactive maps that tell your story and drive your mission through the innovative power of GIS.

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How We Can Help

We use our spatial analyst capabilities to conduct sophisticated modelling and analyses to identify optimal solutions to land and aquatic management problems. We have experience conducting analysis at various levels of detail, ranging from high-level screening analyses to detailed model applications and statistical analysis.

Our quality control systems ensure that we deliver high-quality, accurate products that are consistent with regulator expectations.

Our GIS databases contain a vast array of spatial datasets covering a wide range of subject matter, including transportation, hydrology, wildlife, fisheries, planning, and effects assessment.

WHAT WE OFFER

Some examples of data analysis, modelling, and GIS work include:

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Prospective power analysis in R software, used to design guideline-compliant environmental monitoring plans
Multivariate analysis using PRIMER software, used to detect development-related changes in large environmental datasets
Generalized linear modelling (GLM) in SPSS, used to examine relationships between environmental parameters

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING

Agent-based models programmed in Visual Basic, used to predict the effectiveness of alternative fish passage solutions
Population dynamics models programmed in R software, used to explore the effects of alternative management options on fish populations
Mechanistic simulation models, used to predict the effects of flow alteration on fish habitat. These include in-house (custom) and industry standard modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, PHABSIM, River2D)

DATA ANALYSIS AUTOMATION & SCENARIO EXPLORATION TOOLS

Custom decision support tools (e.g., Excel dashboards), used to quickly explore alternative management scenarios
Data analysis output automation, built into our internal Web Portal
Development of desktop and web data applications for clients

SPATIAL ANALYSIS & GIS

Data collection, conversion and integration
Database creation, management and design
Spatial analysis and 3D analysis capabilities
Project design and infrastructure analyses within aquatic and terrestrial habitats
LiDAR processing and digital elevation surface generation
Watershed catchment and drainage analysis
Georectification of aerial photography
Air photo interpretation
Land cover and terrain mapping
Spatial analysis and modeling to come up with innovative solutions
Layout and design of cartographic products
Automated processing of complex workflows using ModelBuilder and python programming
Development and implementation of digital field data collection forms

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