SAN ANTONIO, March 5, 2001 (PRNewswire) — Apex Geospatial Data Services (Apex Geospatial), a provider of intelligent, enterprise-wide spatial data solutions for the utility, telecommunications, local government, and private industry markets, announces the formation of its subsidiary, LinearVision, LLC. LinearVision offers state-of-the-art airborne and ground asset inventory and inspection services.
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, LinearVision provides both airborne and ground asset inventory and inspection services for the utility, railroad, transportation, and environmental management industries. Service offerings include aerial low-level surveys, high-resolution digital video, integrated digital still images, differential global positioning system (DGPS) survey, laser ground surveys, and optional infrared inspections.
LinearVision's surveys are performed with sub-meter accuracy, and have the highest video and imagery resolution seen in the industry, while remaining very economical. Cost comparisons to other service provider's place the LinearVision service at 20%-50% lower than the competition. All data and imagery captured is digital, can be incorporated into the customer's existing geographic information systems, and can be viewed in virtual reality using LinearVision's Microsoft Windows-based MPEG Viewer for desktop inventory and inspection applications.
"Our customers are looking for cost effective alternatives to improve the efficiency and reliability of their delivery and infrastructure systems while at the same time reducing annual operations and maintenance costs," said Al Naumann, LinearVision's President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Our state-of- the-art modular asset inventory and inspection technology provides our customers the opportunity to achieve these goals. LinearVision's advanced technology and service allow our customers to identify a high number of conditions or defects at a lower cost per condition or defect. LinearVision's advanced combination of aircraft, equipment, personnel, and technology will provide our customers with the highest quality service, at a substantially lower cost."
About Apex Geospatial Data Services, LLC
Apex Geospatial specializes in the development of intelligent, enterprise- wide spatial data solutions for the utility, telecommunications, local government and private industry markets. Their service offerings include data collection, conversion, migration, integrity analysis, and augmentation; as well as database design, development, and maintenance services for spatial information management and business support systems. Established in 1988, Apex Geospatial is a worldwide, debt-free, employee-owned, professional services company. Visit their Web site at http://www.apexinc.com .
