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Paws up: The Picture-Perfect Family Resort for Your Summer Vacation (Written for Paws Up Resort, 2013)
Ok, now I know you've been asking, "What can we do differently this summer as a family, something that is unique and yet fun and relaxing?" Well, I found the perfect family vacation. So listen, picture your family in the countryside this summer, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoying each other, without constantly hearing, "I'm bored!" Paws up family resort is your ticket, my friend.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains in Montana, approximately 35 miles from Missoula and several other cities, we are an all-inclusive family resort that couples Montana's beautiful warm summer weather with family-friendly outdoor adventures, or along with winter-time activities, making for a perfect Christmas vacation.
One of the best family resorts that won't cost you an arm and leg, we feature the best activities around, including:
• Horseback riding
• River rafting
• Fly fishing
• Rappelling
• Kid's camp
• Paintball wars
• Chuck wagon rides
• Mountain Biking
• Hiking, and more
This is a family resort that your family will be talking about for years to come, because they will get to experience a new environment and learn how to do new activities, instead of just riding rides all day long. This is truly one of the best experiences you can have with your family on our huge 37,000 acre (60 miles) piece of beautiful wilderness.
Besides it being a great family resort, we also accommodate family and school reunions, a unique wedding experience, or even just a small family vacation. Whatever you're looking for in a vacation, you can find at all-inclusive family resorts.
Looking for a winter wonderland Christmas vacation? Our resort also caters to the outdoor winter enthusiasts by offering:
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country skiing
• Ice wall climbing
• Sleigh rides
• Ice skating
• Ice fishing
• Dog sledding
• Downhill skiing nearby, and so much more
Surrounding Lewis and Clark History, we are also home to ten winding miles of the Blackfoot River (think of the movie, "A River Runs Through It.") Our family resort is not just "roughing" it; the resort features luxurious accommodations for your family, all the while keeping the rustic look of wood cabins. There are many different rooms to choose from, depending on the size of your family, and comfortable furnishings with large windows to bring in plenty of summer sun or to look out at beautiful sow-capped trees.
After a fun day of horseback riding or river rafting in the summer, or coursing down the mountains on skis, our luxurious spa treatments can help your family rejuvenate and prepare for a relaxing night's sleep.
Summertime weather is truly perfect with 70-80 degree temps in the daytime and cool temps at night - perfect for a warm fire and hot chocolate. In the winter, don on coats, gloves, and hats, because it gets mighty cold, and if you love the nippy air, we are just up your alley for a fun, outdoor winter experience.
So, this summer or winter, treat your family to this awesome, once-in-a-lifetime family resort experience that will have your kids talking about for years to come, and enjoy the Rocky Mountains of Montana.
Six Most Common Uses of Summit Evolution Software (Written for DAT/EM, 2021)
Whether you’re in the construction, government, or
transportation businesses, ensuring you have clear and concise geo-mapping is
essential. Because Summit Evolution’s photogrammetry software includes features
that make it user-friendly and cost-effective, you can apply it in many
industries: forestry, Departments of Transportation, City, State, and Federal
infrastructure mapping, military, watershed management, predictive sea level
rising modeling, and more.
Photogrammetry has taken the process of 3D photo extraction
to the next level from Stereo data mapping for aerial photography via drones to
ground digital photography.
Today, we will discuss the six most common uses of Summit
Evolution software from the list above. You will learn how the software has
ease of use and configuration, is compatible with most hardware, and has the
unique capability of compiling mapping data directly into a target CAD or GIS
systems; these include Bentley MicroStation, AutoDesk, AutoCAD, or Blue Marble
Global Mapper. This is without needing to translate or manage the data after
the fact.
Continue reading for a quick overview of the leading
industries we serve and how the Summit Evolution software helps.
Learn about the Summit
Evolution of photogrammetry.
What is Photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry is the science and technology of obtaining
reliable information about physical objects and the environment through
recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic images and patterns of
electromagnetic radiant imagery and other phenomena. Coined from the Prussian
architect Albrecht Meydenbauer, photogrammetry appeared in his 1867
article, “Die Photometrographie.” and was defined by the American Society for
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. (ASPRS)
It’s about as old as photography itself—about 150 years.
Since then, it has evolved into digital, or softcopy photogrammetry based on
digital imagery and computer vision. The concept involves taking precise
measurements of three-dimensional objects primarily from two-dimensional
photographs. It’s used in many applications, such as:
- Coordinate
measuring
- Quantification
of distances, areas, heights, and volumes
- Preparation
of topographic maps
- Generation
of digital elevation models and orthographics
There are two types of photogrammetry: arial (in the air
with a camera) and terrestrial (handheld camera or on a tripod) Two other types
of photogrammetry you may encounter include interpretive and metric.
Interpretive uses careful and systematic analysis to identify objects and
gather considerable factors from an image. Metric photogrammetry is all about
finding measurements and covering planimetric and topographical mapping.
Industry Applications for Summit Evolution Software
As stated above, our software serves several industries.
Let’s break down the six common applications for Summit Evolution’s workstation
software, how it helps, and what makes it stand out from the rest.
Forestry
One of the applications Summit Evolution software serves is
in the forestry industry. This includes compartment mapping, logging road
layout, harvest planning, stand management, forest fire assessment, and
mitigation. In addition, 3D images enable farmers to get insights into soil
quality, irrigation scheduling, nutrition, and pests in agriculture. Another
valuable photogrammetry service is the ability to survey land after storms or
floods to address growth and crop damage.
City, State, and Federal Infrastructure Mapping
For precision mapping of roadways, bridges, buildings,
housing, urban forestry, landscape architecture, and the mapping of taxable
assets, Summit Evolution Federal ensures you have the tools and resources
necessary to find and capture 3D stereo data information. The software
features:
- CAD
and GIS interfaces
- 3D
stereo vector superimposition
- Automated
feature editing
- Contour
Generation,
- And
much more
Summit Evolution Federal can apply coordinate transformation
and allow unlimited zoom levels, past pan, and automatic loading of adjacent
stereo models. This is accomplished with DAT/EM Superimposition of CAD and GIS
vectors over the image view. This program is primarily used for land surveying
and by construction crews, architects, and local governments to discover and
use data analysis for deciding about property boundaries and building planning.
Discover more about Summit Evolution Federal.
Departments of Transportation
Using areal footage of roads and streets provides better
State and Federal roadway management and long-term planning when using
photogrammetry. 3D images produce dimensional data for mapping, design, and
computation of earthwork and other construction quantities; it also provides a
clear picture of traffic accidents for investigative purposes. With over 75
million vehicles on roadways, the urban planner is responsible for planning
today and tomorrow’s mobility; therefore, using photogrammetry via a drone
gives them an accurate visible assessment of infrastructure.
Planning transportation is a massive job that needs to be carefully
considered for public roads, neighborhood streets, and highways. Using a 3D
aerial view offers a clear image of an area that can be surveyed and studied.
Military Intelligence
If you need software that allows for discovering and
capturing 3D information from stereo data, our world-class photogrammetry
workstation is one to consider. This software assists in campaign planning,
wargaming, access mapping, and defense planning. Necessary for
understanding a landscape, photogrammetry creates an accurate geo-locational
mapping with low processing times, which, together with aerial imagery and
photogrammetric technology, enables accurate 3D maps—all without human input.
The two purposes the military uses aerial imagery is for map
preparation, used by Army staffs to plan their operations and by the combat
troops to find their way on the ground, from place to place, or when computing
field artillery and infantry firing data; it’s also used for intelligence
purposes. Pictures taken above and over enemy lines are studied for signs of
movement to help with military planning and disclosing those of the enemy.
Watershed management
Central and local authorities adopt photogrammetry for
watershed management, including contour mapping for runoff estimation, flood
risk assessment, and emergency response to flooding events. The software makes
it more manageable, allowing crucial assessments and imagery. For example, it’s
used for pinpoint accuracy locating people stranded after a natural disaster,
along with a visual of the depth of damage to an area.
When it comes to integrated and participatory watershed
management approaches, drones are vital catalysts in providing authorities with
integrated management, planning, forecasting, executing, and sustaining
projects. Participatory management involves actively collaborating with NGOs,
local government, and people.
Survey and Engineering
With the advent of drone technology, it’s now much easier to
take more accurate and more transparent images on contours and landmasses. This
is a valuable tool for engineers to evaluate a construction project, allowing
for more detailed photos. Land surveyors can also take more precise
measurements, which assists local government in mapping out areas, benefiting
the community.
Like land surveying, photogrammetry can also help with
commercial and residential development and subdivision planning by giving
clients and construction workers perspective images; this allows them to take
in-progress visuals or prospective results.
Visit DAT/EM for Summit Evolution’s Software
The applications for photogrammetry are vast and offer
valuable tools in many industries when precise data is crucial for mapping and
photo extraction. Summit Evolution’s software gives you everything you need to
obtain the best 3D images. In addition, our products include key features that
will become more valuable as technology evolves and more industries come on
board.
Take advantage of the ground-breaking technology of
photogrammetry’s digital landscape and start seeing what makes us stand apart.
Visit our product
page for more information or contact us for
general inquires or sales information.
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