Ellipse Global and Sightline Maps Unveil 3-D Modeling Capability for Disaster Relief and Special Event Organizers

SEATTLE, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile base camp and integrated services leader Ellipse Global has added a new dimension to its work in the field - actually, three of them.  The company has teamed with Sightline Maps, a leading-edge mapping technology provider, to equip officials planning large scale emergency field operations with detailed 3-D maps of proposed sites - often, in as little as one day.

Millions and, sometimes, billions of dollars are at risk for public sector agencies, energy companies, and event organizers who team with Ellipse to make mission-critical decisions regarding remote site locations needed to temporarily house, feed and care for crews. These mobile communities can accommodate populations ranging from hundreds to thousands, depending on the nature and duration of the event. 

The ability for planners to see a spatially accurate view of an Ellipse base camp at work - before it's actually built - is a game changer. Understanding geo-spatial relationships that involve issues like topography, water supply, waste disposal, power sources, plumbing, transportation, infrastructure, security and logistics have to be considered - quickly. Those factors will influence everything from shower locations, to sleeping accommodations, food preparation, dining, equipment staging, and training.

Sightline's cloud-based technology effectively creates accessible, customized, to-scale immersive experiences using 3D image data. Site planners can walk through an area in 3D without the hassle or expense of software downloads. They can also add buildings and other structures to the model that do not currently exist. 

Ellipse Global CEO Stephen Humphreys said, "Through this innovative tool, we're effectively modeling the future of mobile communities. The speed, ease of use and dimensional detail represents a significant advance - and advantage - over traditional two-dimensional mapping."   

Backed by 45 years of mobile and disaster relief experience through its operating subsidiaries, Ellipse Global companies serve federal, state, and local jurisdictions throughout the U.S. Among the company's client base: the U.S. Forest Service, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), as well as state agencies in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Texas and Washington.

About Ellipse Global
Based in Snohomish, Washington, near Seattle, Ellipse Global is one of North America's largest providers of mobile communities for disaster relief and special events. The company is a market leader in event support and logistics, crisis management and incident response. Ellipse subsidiaries include Incident Catering Services, Inc., OK's Cascade Company, LLC and GFP Response.

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