Join us October 1-3 at the MN GIS/LIS Annual Conference in beautiful Duluth, MN, where our GIS team will be diving into the latest innovations in geospatial technology. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a student exploring the field, we’d love to connect!
????️ Visit our booth to explore cutting-edge GIS projects, chat with our team, and enter to win Minnesota-themed prizes.
???? Don’t miss our presentations! Erik Nelson and Megan Otten will be sharing insights on Reality Capture and database management, two hot topics shaping the future of GIS. Scroll down to see their session details.
We’re excited to connect, collaborate, and learn with you.
Reality Capture, GIS, and Engineering Workflows
Remote Sensing and Reality Capture have exploded into the engineering industry in the last few years. With drone technology rapidly improving and becoming more widely available to professionals and consumers, we now have the ability to collect massive amounts of data in a short time frame. At HEI, we have welcomed this tech with open arms and have collected on small projects of a few acres, to projects ranging many miles. Erik will go through some of our collection methods, key projects, and some of the equipment we have leveraged to complete the data collection and processing.
Database Management and Mobile Data Collection with ArcOnline and Survey123 through MS4Front
Effective GIS workflows rely on the seamless integration of database management, mobile data collection, and visualization tools. This presentation explores how ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Survey123, and related technologies work together to support spatial data workflows, enhance field operations, and streamline environmental monitoring. MS4Front is a web-based interface that streamlines database management, mobile data collection, and data visualization by integrating AGOL and Survey123. In this presentation, we will explore the integration of external dashboards, illustrating how AGOL dashboards can be embedded within a web platform for interactive visualization and performance tracking. The session will also demonstrate how mobile tools like Field Maps and Survey123 are used to collect field data, trigger automated workflows via webhooks, and write directly back to the MS4Front database through a robust API supporting tasks such as QA review, enforcement tracking, and annual reporting to regulatory agencies like the MPCA. This session is ideal for GIS professionals, stormwater coordinators, and public works staff seeking practical, scalable solutions for managing mobile GIS workflows or MS4 compliance. Join us to see how MS4Front bridges the gap between field operations, regulatory reporting, and public transparency without the need for custom development.
