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Intermap Technologies™ ([[TSX]]: IMP.TO, [[Alternative_Investment_Market|AIM]]: IMAP.L), a [[Publicly_traded_company|publicly traded company]] headquartered in [[Englewood,_Colorado|Englewood, Colorado]]<ref>[http://cxa.marketwatch.com/TSX/en/Market/companyinformation.aspx?symb=IMP&sid=149418 Toronto Stock Exchange]</ref>, [[United_States|United States]], is a commercial [[Digital_mapping|digital mapping]] company that creates [[3d_model|3D models]] of the [[Earth|earth]]’s surface.

company_name = Intermap Technologies |

type = Public |

foundation = February 25, 1997 |

key_people = Patrick A. F. Blott, Chairman and CEO |

num_employees = 180 |

___location = [[Douglas County, Colorado|Douglas County]], CO United States |

homepage = [http://www.intermap.com/ www.intermap.com]|}}

'''Intermap Technologies''' ({{tsx|IMP}}) is a [[publicly traded company]] headquartered in [[Douglas County, Colorado]],<ref>The postal designation of [[Englewood, Colorado|Englewood]], a city in neighboring [[Arapahoe County, Colorado|Arapahoe County]], is used in the company’s mailing address.</ref> United States. Intermap provides [[geospatial]] solutions that allow GIS professionals in commercial and government organizations worldwide to build a broad range of applications. Industries such as energy, engineering, government, risk management, telecommunications, water resource management, and automotive use Intermap’s NEXTMap 3D terrain products and geospatial services.

The company is remapping entire countries and building uniform national databases, called [[NEXTMap|NEXTMap^®]] consisting of accurate [[Elevation|elevation]] data, or digital [[Topography|topography]] maps, that include 3D geometric images. Intermap employs more than 850 people worldwide, with additional offices in [[Detroit_Michigan|Detroit, Michigan]], [[Usa|USA]]; [[Washington_dc|Washington, District of Columbia]], [[Usa|USA]]; [[Calgary]] and [[Ottawa]], [[Canada]]; [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]]; [[Munich]], [[Germany]]; [[Paris]], [[France]]; [[Reading_England|Reading]], [[England]]; and [[Prague]], [[Czech_Republic|Czech Republic]].

==History==

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Intermap was formed on [[January_31]]January 31, [[1996]], and commenced active business operations on [[September_1|September 1]], [[1996]]. On [[November_11]]November 11, [[1996]], the company acquired all of the [[Assets|assets]] comprising the image [[Mapping|mapping]] services division of Intera Information Technologies Corporation (IITC). Many of the senior members of Intermap’s original management team were longtime employees of IITC’s [[Images|image]] [[Mapping|mapping]] services [[Division|division]]IITC. Intermap originally focused on providing 3D [[Digital_elevation_map|digital elevation mapsmap]]s for customers under specific contract arrangements. Typically, these projects specified areas to be mapped and were generally procured by governmental [[Mapping|mapping]] and/or [[Defense (military)|defense agencies]].

==TechnologyIFSAR Products==

===IFSAR Products===

<big>Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar</big>

Intermap collects elevation data aerially, using aircraft equipped with [[Interferometric_synthetic_aperture_radar|Interferometric Syntheticsynthetic Apertureaperture Radarradar]] ([[Interferometric_synthetic_aperture_radar|IFSAR]]) technology. Intermap’s [[Interferometric_synthetic_aperture_radar|IFSAR]] [[Digital_elevation_model|digital elevation modelsmodel]] (DEMsDEM)]] and imageriesimage products include:

Image:DSM.jpg|<strong>* Digital surface modelmodels (DSMDSMs)</strong><br. A />Topographictopographic model of the earth’sEarth’s surface that includes buildings, vegetation, roads, and natural terrain features. The key benefit of the DSM is that it provides a geometrically correct base map.

* [[Digital_elevation_model|Digital surface models (DSMs)]]

Image:DTM.jpg|<strong>* Digital terrain modelmodels (DTMDTMs)</strong><br. A />"Barebare earth" topographic model that has had vegetation, buildings, and other cultural features digitally removed, enabling users to infer terrain characteristics possibly hidden in the DSM.

* [[Digital_terrain_model|Digital terrain models (DTMs)]]

* [[Orthorectification|Orthorectified radar]] radar images (ORIs), a [[grayscale image]] of the earth’s surface that has been corrected to remove geometric distortions, accentuating topographic features far more than is possible with aerial photography.

* Color orthorectified radar images (CORIs)

The data, once processed, is included in nationwide digital elevation datasets called [[NEXTMap]].

===NEXTMap^®===

The data, once processed, is included in nationwide digital elevation datasets called [[NEXTMap]].

In [[2002]], Intermap commenced its NEXTMap program, which is focused on collecting and processing 3D digital elevation datasets for entire countries, including theGreat Britain (published 2003), countries in Western Europe<ref>[[USAhttp://www.geoconnexion.com/geo_online_article/Intermap-Technologies-completes-NEXTMAP-Europe/234 Intermap Technologies Completes NEXTMap Europe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928192846/http://www.geoconnexion.com/geo_online_article/Intermap-Technologies-completes-NEXTMAP-Europe/234 |date=2008-09-28 }} GeoConnexion International. July 25, 2008</ref> (completed in July 2008), the United States]]<ref>[http://www.airphotousa.com/Aboutus/PressRelease/033010/airphoto_intermap.html "Intermap to Map Continental USA to 1-Meter Accuracy, Including Elevation; Launch of ‘NEXTMap USA’ Now" Underway.] Airphoto USA{{Webarchive|url=https://web. October 29, 2003archive.<org/web/20060627094436/ref> and countries in Western [[Europe]]<ref>[http://www.geoconnexionairphotousa.com/geo_online_articleAboutus/IntermapPressRelease/033010/airphoto_intermap.html |date=2006-Technologies06-completes-NEXTMAP-Europe/23427 Intermap}} TechnologiesAirphoto Completes NEXTMap Europe] GeoConnexion InternationalUSA. JulyOctober 2529, 20082003.</ref> (completed in June 2010), and [[Southeast_Asia|Southeast Asia]]. In contrast to historic mapping [[Business_model|business modelsmodel]]s in which customers pay for the completion of specific mapping projects, Intermap is self-financing the NEXTMap program. The company then sells the use of its data through [[License_agreementLicense agreement|licensing agreements]].

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Image:DSM.jpg|<strong>Digital surface model (DSM)</strong><br />Topographic model of the earth’s surface that includes buildings, vegetation, roads, and natural terrain features. The key benefit of the DSM is that it provides a geometrically correct base map.

Image:DTM.jpg|<strong>Digital terrain model (DTM)</strong><br />"Bare earth" topographic model that has had vegetation, buildings, and other cultural features digitally removed, enabling users to infer terrain characteristics possibly hidden in the DSM.

Image:ORI.jpg|<strong>Orthorectified radar image (ORI)</strong><br />Grayscale image of the earth’s surface that is has been corrected to remove geometric distortions, accentuating topographic features far more than is possible with aerial photography.

Image:CORI.jpg|<strong>Color orthorectified radar image (CORI)</strong><br />Created by fusing the ORI with multi-spectral imagery. The result is color-balanced to further accentuate topographic features by creating a seamless and natural-color image.

</gallery>

===NEXTMap^®===

In [[2002]], Intermap commenced its NEXTMap program, which is focused on collecting and processing 3D digital elevation datasets for entire countries, including the [[USA|United States]]<ref>[http://www.airphotousa.com/Aboutus/PressRelease/033010/airphoto_intermap.html "Intermap to Map Continental USA to 1-Meter Accuracy, Including Elevation; Launch of ‘NEXTMap USA’ Now" Underway.] Airphoto USA. October 29, 2003.</ref> and countries in Western [[Europe]]<ref>[http://www.geoconnexion.com/geo_online_article/Intermap-Technologies-completes-NEXTMAP-Europe/234 Intermap Technologies Completes NEXTMap Europe] GeoConnexion International. July 25, 2008</ref> and [[Southeast_Asia|Southeast Asia]]. In contrast to historic mapping [[Business_model|business models]] in which customers pay for the completion of specific mapping projects, Intermap is self-financing the NEXTMap program. The company then sells the use of its data through [[License_agreement|licensing agreements]].

==Applications==

Intermap’s NEXTMap data is used in a wide range of commercial applications, including:

* [[Geographic_Information_System|Geographic Information Systems]] ([[GIS]])

* [[Engineering]] and [[Infrastructure|infrastructure]] design

* [[Global_positioning_systems|Global Positioning Systems]] ([[GPS]])

* Flood modeling and [[Watershed_management|watershed analysis]]

* [[Image_rectification|Image rectification]]

* Line-of-sight analysis

* Base mapping

* [[3D_visualization|3D visualization]] and [[Navigation|navigation]]

* [[Flight_simulation|Flight simulation]]

* [[Precision_farming|Precision farming]] and [[Forestry|forestry]]

* [[Surface_analysis|Surface analysis]]

* [[Landslide]] [[Hazard_analysis|hazard analysis]]

* [[Internet_mapping|Internet mapping]]

* [[Intelligent_transportation_systems|Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)]]

* [[Auto_safety|Auto safety]] / [[Advanced_Driver_Assistance_Systems|Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)]]

==Customers==

The company has wonattained digital mapping contracts with companies across numerousvarious industries<ref>[http://www.geoconnexion.com/uploads/industryoutlook_ukv5i1.pdf Where Next. GeoConnexion.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711085240/http://www.geoconnexion.com/uploads/industryoutlook_ukv5i1.pdf |date=2011-07-11 }} February/March 2007.</ref> and sectors, including [[GIS|geographic information systems]] (GIS)]], [[Engineering|engineering]], [[Automotive|automotive]], [[GPS]] maps, insurance [[Risk_assessment|risk assessment]], [[Oil_and_gas|oil and gas]], [[Hydrology|hydrology]]environment, [[Environmental_planning|environmental planning]], [[Wireless_communication|wireless communications]], [[Transportation|transportation]], [[Aviation|aviation]], and [[3D_visualization|3D visualization]] markets. In 2007, [[Microsoft]]<ref>[httphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCnY2l7Lh-E Microsoft and Intermap Team Up.] Web Pro News (posted June 2007).</ref> most recently announced a partnership with Intermap to create an enhanced version of [[Virtual_Earth_3D|Virtual Earth 3D]] for [[Great_britain|Great Britain]], although that 3D product was later dropped in November 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2010/11/bing_maps_is_dropping_their_3d_vers.html | title=Bing Maps is dropping their 3D version | date=5 November 2010 }}</ref>

==See Also==

[[NEXTMap|NEXTMap^®]]

==References==

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==External Linkslinks==

* [http://www.intermap.com Company home page]

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