4D-iQ’s Power Solutions

POWER

Ambercore software provides very efficient 3D visualization and processing of large high resolution point clouds and digital elevation models. For planning power line routes, Ambercore can provide customized modules which cost model according to client design specifications. For existing power lines, Ambercore can collaborate with clients to provide customized 3D tools specific to client requirements and which are not available in other systems. Alternate energy solutions such as Wind Power also benefit, by coupling the data from highly advanced LiDAR surveys, with Ambercore’s powerful software analysis tools.

AMBER iQ

Amber iQ is the revolutionary, high performance spatial platform upon which Ambercore’s specialized software solutions are built. Its uniquely powerful software engine architecture and algorithms are particularly well suited to efficiently processing extremely large data sets such as those typically found in LiDAR data.

The Amber iQ engine is Best in Class in the following areas:

Orders of magnitude faster processing than other software
No point number or file size limitations
Proven to efficiently build billions of LiDAR points
Fast visualization techniques for very large data sets
Can compile Digital Elevation Models over 100 Gb
Specialized regularization algorithms maximize the retention of precision

Amber iQ is a unique software technology built with the needs of the spatial power user in mind.

Modeling and Simulation. Amber iQ draws on years of advanced mathematical research and experience that allows users to accurately and effectively model real world scenarios. Designed to be the most powerful software in its class Amber iQ allows users to integrate advanced spatial analysis functionality, such as Interpolation, Viewshed Analysis, Spatial Correlation and Predictive Analysis into their workflow. Also, unlike other systems, Amber iQ permits users to create and visualize raster files with no file size limits.
Large Data Set Capabilities. Amber iQ allows users to directly process files that are either too large for traditional GIS systems to manage or require extensive pre-processing. With Amber iQ’s ability to manage large data sets, users can gain large operational efficiencies and realize significant cost savings.
Large Point Files. Amber iQ incorporates advanced memory management capabilities for processing large point files. Amber iQ buffers the data into memory, indexes the files intelligently according to the interpolation method being used, and access appropriately-sized pieces of data for processing. This enables linear processing and allows Amber iQ to manage extremely large data sets without overwhelming memory resources. The GIS user experiences extremely fast processing of large data files without requiring extensive pre-processing of data and the division of large data sets into smaller, more manageable sub-sets.
Large Grids. There is no file size limit for raster data sets within Amber iQ. Whether the file is 5 MB in size or 50 GB, it can be opened, viewed and analyzed. For example, the digital elevation models for entire continents can be stored in a single file.
Superior Display Engine. Optimized dynamic display technology - Amber iQ also effectively addresses the need for efficient viewing of large raster data sets. Viewing these files is extremely fast as Amber iQ employs an optimized dynamic display technology, which brings into memory only the portion of the data being viewed. Speed is then further increased by the pyramid data structure that Amber iQ employs for raster data sets. Viewing and analysis can be done in 2D or 3D.
Google Earth Compatibility. Google Earth^TM is now supported by Amber iQ creating a world class visualization environment for collaborating users who wish to show and share their analytical results. Click here to learn more.

Advanced Spatial Modeling and Analysis Capability

Amber iQ is based on advanced geospatial analytical technology that Ambercore has developed over years of successful commercial software development. Spatial analysis functionality includes:

Predictive Analysis, Semi Variogram Analysis, Interpolation (Kriging, TIN, IDW, Spline others), 3D Display, Contouring, Point Density and Kernel Smoothing, Viewshed, Watershed Analysis, Voronoi Generator, Special Events Generator, Grid Colourization, Point Aggregation, Point Data Filtering, Vector Arc/Node Browsing and Editing, Slope and Aspect, Data Trimmer, Grid Resizer, Grid Splicer, Map Reprojector and others.

Speed and Scalability

Amber iQ is the fastest spatial decision support system in the market today.

Multi-threading. Amber iQ is a robust, multi-threaded application that intelligently processes information, allowing the user to simultaneously analyze multiple layers of information quickly and efficiently. Enter your data and produce your answer.
ODDT. Amber iQ’s advanced spatial engine employs an optimized dynamic display technology (ODDT) bringing into memory only the portion of the data being viewed.
MRDA. Multi resolution data access (MRDA) techniques are included in the architecture for increased performance at different map scales.
Data Compression. Amber iQ incorporates sophisticated data compression techniques.

The result is a significant decrease in time spent analyzing data. Produce results in minutes not hours.

Intuitive Ease of Use

Only Amber iQ was designed with the business user in mind.

Wizards. Amber iQ incorporates an intelligent wizard approach to walk users through the creation and analysis of their data.
Point & Click. Amber iQ employs intuitive interfaces, drag and drop, point and click user interactions.
Solvers. Amber iQ introduces “solvers”; basic analytical bricks which allow users to logically construct solutions.
Data Set Integrity. Amber iQ supports version tracking of multiple analyses within a project to protect the integrity of data sets.
Preview Window. Amber iQ incorporates Preview Window capabilities, allowing the user to evaluate the effect of input changes on the fly before processing the whole data set.

The result is that Amber iQ puts a powerful analysis and decision making tool in the hands of a much larger number of people in organizations, increases the speed at which customers can analyze their data, and greatly reduces training requirements and cost associated with user error.

Amber iQ Offers Independence

Industry Standard. Amber iQ is stand-alone and offers compatibility for all industry standard file formats, leveraging a range of native-format GIS data including ESRI and MapInfo.
GIS Friendly. Amber iQ has been especially designed to be pluggable to other commercially available GIS systems in order to enhance them with new advanced spatial analysis tools.

With Amber iQ, users choose the best spatial decision support system for their needs irrespective of the format of their data.

Built for the Future

.NET. Amber iQ represents a new era in spatial analysis. With an architectural core foundation developed using .NET technology Amber iQ is flexible, plug-able and componentized. Taking advantage of this framework means that customers enjoy a rich user interface, improved reliability, increased performance and stronger security.
Growth. Ambercore has an active and leading development team and will continue to bring the best in new features, functionality and value to our customers.