In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, generate insights, and make informed decisions. NV5, a global leader in geospatial solutions, is at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge capabilities in data science and large language models (LLMs). Let’s explore how NV5 is revolutionizing the way industries leverage AI and data science to enact meaningful change.
Enhancing Efficiency and Insights with Data Science
NV5’s data science capabilities are designed to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data. By applying AI and other data science methods to both traditional and non-traditional geospatial solutions, NV5 can design custom solutions that increase the efficiency of complex and time-consuming processes. This includes creating data-derived products and operational documented code that provide powerful insights into your data
One notable example of NV5’s expertise is their work with the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps receives hundreds of thousands of sensor observations daily from dredging vessels for navigation planning and policy. NV5 developed automated checks to validate incoming data and flag anomalous values. Additionally, they trained machine learning models to identify dredge states from up to 30 concurrent sensor values across time, achieving a much higher degree of accuracy than traditional approaches
NV5’s data science solutions also extend to wrangling unstructured data. By leveraging AI and LLM solutions, NV5 can extract valuable information from vast repositories of data sources such as technical documents, spreadsheets, sensor observations, and audio/video files. For instance, NV5 created a tool using Natural Language Processing (NLP) to extract dredging coordinates from historical contract documents, greatly increasing the efficiency of digitization efforts
Transforming Data with Large Language Models
Large Language Models (LLMs) represent a significant advancement in AI, capable of operating on large blocks of text and other non-standard data types. NV5’s LLM solutions are designed to provide users with contextual and spatial answers rather than just a list of results. These solutions can be deployed as standalone applications, integrated into enhanced search capabilities, or as part of larger workflows to extract and analyze complex data from multiple sources
NV5’s expertise in LLMs is exemplified by their deployment of an AI LLM solution for the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps required an application to quickly query and receive information on dredging policies, methods, and best practices from thousands of technical documents. NV5 developed a secure and scalable solution using multiple language models trained on specific dredging topics, hosted in a secure Azure IL4 Government Cloud environment
Moreover, NV5’s LLM solutions are designed to be easily deployable and scalable. Organizations only need a repository of documents or data, a basic cloud infrastructure, and a willingness to be involved. NV5 works closely with clients to design custom LLM solutions that are sustainable to manage and tailored to their unique requirements
Driving Innovation with Geospatial Expertise
NV5’s deep understanding of geospatial data sets them apart from other AI solution providers. By combining their geospatial domain knowledge with AI, NV5 ensures that any location-based insight is accurate, context-aware, and seamlessly integrated into broader workflows. This expertise enables NV5 to support a wide range of applications, from high-resolution land cover mapping to tree segmentation and persistent monitoring of large areas of interest
For example, NV5 has applied advanced computer vision techniques to derive extensive land cover data from high-resolution multispectral aerial imagery. These datasets have enabled federal and state agencies to make informed decisions about critical issues such as water resources, habitat restoration, and climate mitigation. Additionally, NV5’s integration of deep learning with traditional machine learning has created a robust method for generating statewide salt marsh habitat maps, aiding in the inventory and monitoring of changes due to rising sea levels
Conclusion
NV5’s data science and LLM capabilities are transforming the way organizations and industries leverage AI and data to drive efficiency, generate insights, and make informed decisions. By combining their geospatial expertise with cutting-edge AI solutions, NV5 is helping clients unlock the full potential of their data and enact meaningful change across their communities and the world. To learn more about how NV5 can help you harness the power of AI and data science, contact NV5