• GIS Data Capture & Training
• Document Scanning
• Data Capture
• OSNI Map Reselling

Data Capture

We can convert the data on your paper documents into useable information which can be easily searched, retrieved, analysed and manipulated. Whether it be manual entry or automatic data capture we can provide the most effective solution for your particular situation and budget.

Where suitable we use the latest Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) technologies to convert scanned documents into editable, searchable text in the format of your choice (MS Word, TXT, RTF, etc.). Where this is not possible our team of experienced data capture technicians can quickly and accurately capture all types of data.

 

Hydrometric Chart Digitising

Mallon Technology is one of the only companies in the UK that has the specialist expertise and project experience to carry out hydrometric chart digitising.

Water level records are collected at a network of water level stations operated by local authorities throughout the country.

Historically, water level data was collected using autographic water level recorders. An autographic recorder provides a continuous trace of water level on weekly charts (typically a piece of graph paper approximately A3 in size) using a float and counterweight system that moves a pen on a spindle via a pulley and gearing mechanism. The water level trace on the charts is then digitised to provide a 'time-series' of water level against time.

Hydrometric chart digitising entails using digitising boards, which are the only means of ensuring the required accuracy level, to plot the water level against time.  The collected data can then be exploited using software for research, flood and disaster planning purposes.Strict quality control procedures are adhered to in order to ensure the integrity of your information.