CompassData, Inc. CompassData Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Geo Week 2025, Highlighting Ground Control Point Solutions, ISO/FAA Certifications, and Key Business Designations
DENVER, Colorado, USA, 6 February 2025 – Celebrating 30 years of geospatial innovation at Geo Week 2025, CompassData will showcase its unmatched archive of 80,000 ground control points (GCP) used worldwide to enhance the accuracy of remotely sensed data. In addition, CompassData will highlight ISO and FAA certifications as well as key woman-owned and small business designations that facilitate supporting client needs at every level of the public and private sectors.
CompassData will be exhibiting in Booth 707 at Geo Week 2025 being held Feb. 10-12 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The company will also be making three presentations at the conference.
“As we mark our 30th year in business, CompassData remains committed to excellence and innovation by providing the most accurate ground control solutions to the remote sensing community around the world,” said CompassData CEO Kate Schlatter. “Our business certifications and designations ensure CompassData is a reliable partner for all government contracting requirements.”
CompassData’s premier offering is the archive of 80,000 photo-identifiable GCPs collected in over 100 countries, with new points added daily by staff and by vetted and approved survey partners worldwide. These GCPs are relied upon to process and validate image data and point clouds captured by mobile, drone, aircraft, and satellite sensors. Meeting or exceeding the highest accuracy standards, this database is a valuable resource that enables precise mapping and analysis with off-the-shelf delivery at a value price. (View the archive of GCP data available at bit.ly/4gsDNFa)
As a complement to the archived and custom GCP solutions, CompassData provides acquisition services for imagery and LiDAR data sets using aircraft, drone, and mobile systems. The solutions delivered by CompassData improve safe and reliable operations in aviation, oil & gas, renewable energy, utilities, transportation, and critical infrastructure management.
“Whether the project involves wearable reality capture, mobile mapping, terrestrial scanning, aerial POD systems or other sensors, we deploy the right combination of tools and processes to deliver maximum accuracy and value,” said Hayden Howard, Executive Vice President.
Underscoring CompassData’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence, the company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management Systems. Additionally, CompassData has completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) internal audit, earning DO200A certification that demonstrates compliance with FAA requirements to engage in airport-related projects.
Partnering with and procuring products and services from CompassData has never been easier. At the Federal level, CompassData has been officially certified as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). Additionally, the City and County of Denver has certified the company as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
Visit the CompassData “Control Freaks” team in Booth 707 at Geo Week 2025 to discuss Grounc Control Points (GCPs) solutions, remote sensing acquisition, and business certifications.
The CompassData schedule of Geo Week presentations is as follows:
“Advancements in Reality Capture: Transforming Land Surveying and Facility Management”
Monday, February 10, 4-5pm, Bluebird 3A
Transforming the Future of Infrastructure and Energy with Advanced Technology Session
Hayden Howard, CompassData Executive Vice President
“Saving Lives in Critical Infrastructure Sectors”
Wednesday, February 12, 11:50am-12:30pm, Bluebird 1B
Digital Twins for Industry and Operations Session
Brant Howard, CEO/Founder of Compass Family of Companies, and Dr. Shawana Johnson, President Global Marketing Insights
“Mastering Large Projects: Combining, GIS, Lidar, and Free Data”
Wednesday, February 12, 2-2:30pm, Bluebird 1A
Elevating Surveying Practices Session
Philipp Hummel, CompassData Vice President
About CompassData, Inc.
CompassData, Inc. of Denver, Colorado is a global leader in geospatial data, specializing in providing high-accuracy Ground Control Points and custom geospatial solutions. With over 30 years of experience, CompassData continues to serve industries worldwide with cutting-edge geospatial products and services that improve operational efficiency and accuracy. With their global archive of 80,000 photo-ID Ground Control Points, an imagery and mobile mapping database, proprietary and patented verification and validation software, and a global network of survey contractors that can collect geospatial data on demand, CompassData is able to provide a comprehensive set of products and tools to meet the needs of their customer base. CompassData www.compassdatainc.com
For more information, contact:
The CompassData Team
303 627 4058