KBM Digital Aerial Photography and Geomatics Services
KBM Resources Group provides a full range of digital aerial photography and geomatics services from data capture, analysis, and modelling to generating customized end mapping products.
KBM’s clients in government, resource, energy, construction and utility sectors are making informed decisions based on our high-quality imagery and mapping products like high-resolutions images, feature mapping, elevation modelling, land cover mapping, and asset management data products.
KBM owns and operates two dedicated aircraft outfitted with high-resolution mapping cameras, state-of-the-art positioning and data collection equipment, and experienced crew.
Direct control over aircraft and crew ensures that KBM is ready to respond on short notice (see brochure).
Data Capture
High-Res Digital Aerial Photography
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True colour, high-resolution images (5 - 40 cm ground resolution)
- Built-in Forward Motion Compensation for sharp images
- Integrated hardware/software system that can handle terabytes of data
- Direct georeferencing of images
GPS Field Services
- GPS field data collection including Ground Control Point surveying as needed
Data Analysis
Photo Analysis
- Cutting-edge technology and software
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Multiple stereo workstations for digital photogrammetry and GIS applications
- Team of certified photo interpreters
- Land cover classification/feature mapping including forest resource inventory
GIS Integration
- Digital 3D or traditional 2D hardcopy mapping options
- Image backdrops for use with existing GIS layers
- Automated or semi-automated image classification
- Hydrological modelling
Digital Terrain Modelling
- High-density terrain surfaces from stereoscopic aerial photos
- Contour generation
- Cut/fill and precision volumetric modelling (roads, pits, stockpiles, etc.)
- Base earth, surface, and spot elevation data
- Point cloud generation (cost-effective alternative to LiDAR data)
Maps and Other Information Products
- Highly accurate orthorectified mosaics that are colour-balanced and seamless
- Wide range of data-specific, custom map generation
- Hardcopy, digital, and web-delivered maps
- Decision-support systems and scenario modelling software for water systems, forest management, mine site, environmental impact modelling, and others
Experience, Location, Partnerships
KBM has over 20 years of remote sensing and GIS experience. Key to our success is a long-standing research and development partnerships, keeping us on the cutting edge of technology and techniques.
KBM’s image analysis lab is equipped with high performance workstations operating a full suite of state-of-the-art image processing and GIS software.
Our projects are handled in-house from start to finish ensuring consistent high quality products with personal management and attention to detail.
Contact
Peter Higgelke, Managing Partner
KBM Resources Group
349 Mooney Ave.
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5L5
Phone: (807) 345-5445, ex. 231
Cell: (807) 476-6774
Fax: (807) 345-5858
Email: kbm%23on%23ca|higgelke
