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NV5 Geospatial Blog

Each month, NV5 Geospatial posts new blog content across a variety of categories. Browse our latest posts below to learn about important geospatial information or use the search bar to find a specific topic or author. Stay informed of the latest blog posts, events, and technologies by joining our email list!


Mapping Earthquake Deformation in Taiwan With ENVI

Mapping Earthquake Deformation in Taiwan With ENVI

12/15/2025

Unlocking Critical Insights With ENVI® Tools Taiwan sits at the junction of major tectonic plates and regularly experiences powerful earthquakes. Understanding how the ground moves during these events is essential for disaster preparedness, public safety, and building community resilience. But traditional approaches like field... Read More >
Comparing Amplitude and Coherence Time Series With ICEYE US GTR Data and ENVI SARscape

Comparing Amplitude and Coherence Time Series With ICEYE US GTR Data and ENVI SARscape

12/3/2025

Large commercial SAR satellite constellations have opened a new era for persistent Earth monitoring, giving analysts the ability to move beyond simple two-image comparisons into robust time series analysis. By acquiring SAR data with near-identical geometry every 24 hours, Ground Track Repeat (GTR) missions minimize geometric decorrelation,... Read More >
Empowering D&I Analysts to Maximize the Value of SAR

Empowering D&I Analysts to Maximize the Value of SAR

12/1/2025

Defense and intelligence (D&I) analysts rely on high-resolution imagery with frequent revisit times to effectively monitor operational areas. While optical imagery is valuable, it faces limitations from cloud cover, smoke, and in some cases, infrequent revisit times. These challenges can hinder timely and accurate data collection and... Read More >
Easily Share Workflows With the Analytics Repository

Easily Share Workflows With the Analytics Repository

10/27/2025

With the recent release of ENVI® 6.2 and the Analytics Repository, it’s now easier than ever to create and share image processing workflows across your organization. With that in mind, we wrote this blog to: Introduce the Analytics Repository Describe how you can use ENVI’s interactive workflows to... Read More >
Deploy, Share, Repeat: AI Meets the Analytics Repository

Deploy, Share, Repeat: AI Meets the Analytics Repository

10/13/2025

The upcoming release of ENVI® Deep Learning 4.0 makes it easier than ever to import, deploy, and share AI models, including industry-standard ONNX models, using the integrated Analytics Repository. Whether you're building deep learning models in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or using ENVI’s native model creation tools, ENVI... Read More >
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Rapid Wildfire Mapping in Los Angeles County

JP Metcalf

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.

 

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