The Spatial Analysis Laboratory (SAL) is an applied research facility with a mission of employing geospatial technology to solve pressing issues by enabling communities to make informed, data-driven decisions around managing their built and natural resources.
The SAL has been at the forefront of the geospatial revolution for more than 40 years. It has developed a national reputation for its expertise in employing Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology for disaster response, agricultural assessment, archeological site mapping, aquatic resource mapping, transportation decision support, and urban planning.
Supported by both grant and contract work, the SAL can think creatively to answer community needs regardless of community size. Beyond mapping, the team has a decade of experience using drone technology and creating safety protocols and regulations with support from the Federal Aviation Administration.