Using ENVI and IDL Agents with Your Own API Keys

6/22/2026

Earlier this year, we introduced the ENVI® Agent and IDL® Agent to bring intelligent, AI-driven automation to your geospatial and data science workflows. If you missed the launch, you can catch up on the full breakdown by watching our release webinar. Both agents are built upon GitHub Copilot, a powerful AI orchestration... Read More >

What We're Looking Forward to at Esri UC 2026

6/16/2026

Every year, the Esri User Conference brings together thousands of geospatial professionals to explore new technologies, share ideas, and learn how organizations are solving complex challenges with GIS. For many members of the NV5 team, attending Esri UC is an annual tradition. Some have attended for more than 15 years. Others will be... Read More >

New ENVI Agent, IDL Agent, and GeoAgent Quick Guides

6/9/2026

The recent release of ENVI® Agent, IDL® Agent, and GeoAgent™ revolutionize how users interact with geospatial software. These agentic AI applications act as partners to plan, simplify, and execute complex workflows. Knowing where to start can be challenging for new users. To this end, we developed three new quick guides to... Read More >

Introducing NISAR Data Support

6/5/2026

The release of ENVI® SARscape 6.3 in April 2026 includes preliminary support for NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) data. The NISAR mission is a joint Earth-observing satellite project between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization designed to monitor changes in the planet’s land and ice surfaces using advanced radar imaging. It... Read More >

Monitoring Illegal Mining in the Amazon: Turning Persistent Data Into Actionable Insight

5/28/2026

Illegal mining over decades has constituted one of the most persistent and complex socio-environmental problems in the Brazilian Amazon. In recent years, with the increasingly intensive use of mechanized extraction, the associated environmental impacts—such as deforestation, intense soil disturbance, river siltation, and mercury... Read More >

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Rapid Wildfire Mapping in Los Angeles County

JP Metcalf Tuesday, January 14, 2025

On January 8, WorldView-3 shortwave infrared (SWIR) imagery captured the ongoing devastation of the wildfires in Los Angeles County. The data revealed the extent of the burned areas at the time of the capture, offering critical insights for rapid response and recovery.

To analyze the affected region, we utilized a random forest classification in ENVI^® software to identify and delineate the burned zones with precision. Utilizing the powerful machine-learning algorithms in ENVI allowed us to process the imagery efficiently, highlighting the areas impacted by the fire.

The results, shown in the red-highlighted regions, were then pushed to ENVI Connect, a cloud-based platform for geospatial collaboration and mapping.

The integration with ENVI Connect enables responders and analysts to quickly share results, collaborate, and act on the data. This workflow demonstrates the power of combining advanced classification techniques with seamless cloud-based tools to support rapid decision-making in wildfire disaster scenarios.

This case highlights how advanced geospatial technology can bridge the gap between data acquisition and actionable insights. The ability to map wildfire extent rapidly with ENVI and facilitate collaboration through ENVI Connect underscores the importance of geospatial tools in disaster response and recovery.

NV5’s Commitment to Helping Los Angeles

To support the disaster response and recovery efforts in LA, NV5 is currently offering temporary licenses for ENVI® and ENVI SARscape software to those assisting on the front lines. If you or your organization are involved in disaster response efforts in LA, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. For more information about the temporary license or how our solutions or services can assist in disaster response, please contact us.