GIS and Data Management Services-Brochure

GIS CAPABILITY STATEMENT ABOUT US Atmos Consulting is an environmental consultancy specialising in renewable energy and sustainable development. Our diverse and experienced team provides expert technical, environmental and planning support to developers, industry, communities, utilities and the public sector throughout the entire project life-cycle, from feasibility to implementation and divestment. We are recognised for the quality of our work, our pro-activity and the valuable support we provide to clients. OUR SERVICE AREAS: Renewable energy Sustainable Development Biodiversity Property and Construction Marine and Coastal Water resources Environmental Management OUR SPECIALISMS: Environmental Impact Assessment Town Planning Ecology and Ornithology GIS mapping and analysis Noise and Acoustics Hydrology Project Management OUR DATA MODELLING SERVICES AWARD WINNING GIS SYSTEM Our geographic information system, SPIDA (Spatial Information Delivery and Analysis) is award winning. The Atmos GIS team collected a special achievement award in 2011 for their innovative use of ESRI GIS technology. Our GIS background encompasses both physical sciences and information technology, bridging disciplines and providing a unique and valuable insight into data analysis. The SPIDA system enables data management of geographically referenced information to be implemented in a range of innovative modelling and presentation techniques for site feasibility, optimisation and assessment. Key resources and analyses include: Cumulative visual impact assessment Bird collision risk modelling Regional site sieving and identification Ecological data management Constraints mapping Protected species mapping Habitat land-take calculations Landscape character mapping BESPOKE MODELS Our GIS experts provide a full advisory and support service to our project and ecological teams on all aspects of data management, analysis and visualisation. This facilitates the process of creating robust and repeatable techniques to ensure high data quality and transparent results. Specific models that have been developed include: GRID CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES Identifies grid connection options for transmission and distribution networks. Calculates estimated fixed and variable costs for connecting to different voltages and indicates the remaining capacity at each substation transformer. CUMULATIVE VISUAL IMPACT Calculates the visibility added to the landscape by a wind farm in relation to the existing baseline and pending applications. Can be used to assess sensitive landscape receptors against a range of planning and development scenarios. EFFORT-CORRECTED ACTIVITY MODELLING Compares ornithological activity over multiple years of data, by removing bias introduced by geographical and temporal variations in survey effort. Can be used to assess environmental impacts over longer time periods such as post-construction effects on pre-existing baseline activity levels. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECT DELIVERY By working as part of an integrated team, we use our skills and understanding of often complex and interrelated environmental, technical and regulatory issues to determine the best solution for your project. We structure a bespoke team of specialists around your requirements and the opportunities of your project. We can lead your project from conception to detailed design and implementation. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Whatever stage you are at with your project, we will support you by: Identifying opportunities and constraints Progressing and guiding the planning and design process Continually reviewing decision making to maximise benefits and minimise costs Leading on technical and regulatory issues Managing and ensuring environmental standards Engaging local communities Creating sustainable solutions which are flexible for now and the future Communicating ideas, results and progress in understandable and usable formats ACCESS TO THE BEST TEAM You can choose a fully project managed consultancy package including all technical, project management, planning and consultations; and stakeholder engagement. Alternatively, you can select any individual consultancy element from our multiple service offerings to seamlessly feed into your project. Whichever you choose, you always get our best team and our best advice. OVERVIEW OF ATMOS SERVICE AREAS Planning and Consent We support clients, from consultation with the relevant agencies and face-to-face meetings with local planners, to the presentation of the case for the development at planning committee. Services offered, include: Multidisciplinary Project Delivery Planning assessment Site investigation and remediation Constraints and abnormals assessment Compliance with environmental legislation and policy Ecological Survey and Assessment Ornithological survey and assessment Protected species and habitat surveys Estuarine ecology Aquatic ecology survey and assessment Ecological site appraisal Botanical survey and analysis Invasive non-native species appraisal Noise Assessment and Monitoring Noise monitoring and analysis Noise modelling and prediction Compliance with PPC and IPPC conditions Environmental noise management Specification of noise abatement Landscape and Visual Impact Photomontage production Visual Impact Assessment Regulatory liaison Hydrological Assessment and Design Hydrological Assessment and Analysis Flood Risk and Mitigation Runoff control and drainage management River and Watercourse Hydraulics SUDS Water quality surveys and assessment Electrical design and Grid Capacity Grid connection capacity studies Connection route design and analysis Advice on policy and queue management Grid connection application Electrical considerations for site design GIS and Graphic Production Data management and analyses Visualisation Appeals Services offered, include: Due Diligence Expert witness CContact Us Lucy Arnold Senior GIS and Data Manager t: 01463 724 500 e: lucy.arnold@atmosconsulting.com Atmos Consulting Ltd Rosebery House 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EZ t. 0131 346 9100 Moray House 16-18 Bank Street Inverness IV1 1QY t. 01463 724 500 Durham Dales Centre Castle Gardens Stanhope, Co. Durham DL13 2FJ t. 01388 528 884 Mynydd Awel Mold Business Park Maes Gwern, Mold CH7 1XN t. 01352 744 512 www.atmosconsulting.com