Known for its exceptional marine surveys in the Caspian Sea, Nomad Eco offers environmental impact assessments, water quality analysis, and ecological support for industrial and coastal projects across Kazakhstan. Despite having multiple accredited laboratories and a dedicated research vessel, the company faced challenges with manual, paper-based data collection. This led to cumbersome workflows, slow data processing, and increased errors. Nomad Eco needed a more efficient solution to gather, manage, and share data across its onshore and offshore operations.
Previously, the company used ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) to create maps that complemented environmental reports. To better serve its customers, Nomad Eco transitioned from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro, expanding GIS from mere cartography to a core component of its operations. ArcGIS Pro allows staff to organize spatial data; create stunning 2D, 3D, and 4D visualizations; and perform advanced mapping analytics. This new infrastructure has opened more GIS opportunities across the organization, providing a comprehensive solution.
For instance, the research vessel Altai is outfitted with a mobile laboratory, capable of conducting a spectrum of analyses, from the study of air and water to the examination of seabed sediment and biological samples. In the past, most survey results were recorded on paper and later transferred into spreadsheets for further processing. Staff digitized this process with ArcGIS Field Maps, an all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps to help with this data collection.