North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada [Provisional Version 0.1]

541034 - Surveying and mapping services

541034.1 - Geophysical data acquisition

The collection of geophysical data (seismic, gravity, magnetic, etc.) for the purpose of characterizing subsurface conditions. Excludes the collection of borehole geophysical data.

541034.2 - Geophysical data processing

The processing of geophysical data in order to facilitate interpretation. Services may include reprocessing data or the integration of other sets of data collected by the same method. Excludes processing of borehole geophysical data.

541034.3 - Geophysical data interpretation services

Analysis of processed geophysical data to generate models and predictions about the properties and structures of the subsurface. May include integration of geophysical data collected by other methods, or additional data including non-geophysical data. Excludes analysis of borehole geophysical data.

541034.4 - Integrated geophysical services

Services which include two or more phases of the process used to carry out geophysical surveys. Includes borehole geophysical surveys.

541034.5 - Geophysical consulting services

The provision of advice concerning geophysical survey design, processing and interpreting geophysical data, and other geophysical consulting services.

541034.6 - Expert witness services, geophysical surveying and mapping

The provision of testimony by a witness who, by virtue of experience, training, skill or knowledge of geophysical surveying and mapping, is recognized as being qualified to render an informed opinion on matters relating to that subject.

541034.7 - Other geophysical services

Other geophysical services, not elsewhere classified.

541034.8 - Geospatial photo and image acquisition

Information about the earth's surface acquired from aircraft and spaceborne platforms.

541034.9 - Geospatial photo and image processing

Processing of photos and images acquired from aircraft or spaceborne platforms.

541034.10 - Geospatial data interpretation

Analysis of the nature of objects whose images appear on a photograph or other imagery and the description of those objects; the characterization of the earth's surface, natural or man-made features covering the earth's surface.

541034.11 - Integrated surveying and mapping services

Acquisition of data and information about real property and/or the earth's surface, and the subsequent portrayal of this information in report, map or plan format.

541034.12 - Thematic mapping, orthophoto mapping, and charting

Preparation and revision of thematic maps, orthophoto maps, and charts.

541034.13 - Geospatial consulting services

The provision of advice concerning surveying and mapping projects and other geospatial consulting services.

541034.14 - Expert witness services, surveying and mapping

Testimony by a witness who, by virtue of experience, training, skill or knowledge of surveying and mapping, is recognized as being qualified to render an informed opinion on matters relating to that subject.