DAVID C. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

David C. Smith & Associates, Inc. is a full service photogrammetric mapping company located in Portland, Oregon. Since the firm's initiation in 1965, DSA has been a leader in the technical development of many photogrammetric services. DSA was one of the first six firms in the U. S. to start producing orthophotographs commercially (1969) and one of the first two firms in the U.S. to start producing maps by digital methods using a Computer Aided Mapping System (1974). DSA implemented digital mapping for engineering CAD use and for GIS in 1985. Since 1996 DSA has had in-house capability for image scanning and digital orthophoto production.

All photogrammetric mapping work is done in-house, in our single Portland office. In-house capabilities include: All project setup tasks (flight layout, control layout, project planning), analytical aerotriangulation, photogrammetric stereo-data collection, final GIS/CAD map file edits and processing, digital image scanning, digital orthophotography and digital image processing. Outside services and subconsultants are used to provide ground control support, color photo lab services, fixed wing aerial photography or other remote sensing data such as helicopter photography or LIDAR data.

All work is done by experienced photogrammetric mapping technicians under the direct supervision of firm principals. All three firm principals are Certified Photogrammetrists. In addition, Dave Smith is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Oregon and Washington and Doug Smith is a licensed Professional Engineer. We are one of the few firms in the Northwest that conduct all photogrammetric mapping work under the strict in-house supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor and a Professional Engineer and we are in full compliance with Oregon and Washington State ordinances and Board of Registration requirements.

Client service and a personal approach are key objectives. We make every effort to provide a quick turn around for projects, paying particular attention to our client's priorities and schedule. We operate multiple shifts to maximize the production of our analytical stereoplotters and CAD workstations. Active project management, organization and scheduling allow us to accommodate tight schedules and meet budgets. These efforts have earned DSA a long list of satisfied clients and a reputation for quality service, meeting tight schedules and working within budget.