Use Cases

How Land Managers Use Terrain360

Our 360° documentation serves multiple institutional needs, from satisfying federal compliance requirements to protecting against liability claims. The same visual records that support your internal operations also engage the public.

Deferred Maintenance Documentation

The Problem:

$23+ billion in deferred maintenance across NPS alone. Agencies struggle to document conditions and prioritize needs for budget requests.

The Solution:

Visual evidence that shows decision-makers exactly what needs fixing and why. Timestamped, georeferenced documentation that supports funding requests with compelling visual proof.

Grant Compliance & Reporting

The Problem:

Conservation grants require visual baseline documentation. Most organizations lack sufficient records to satisfy reporting requirements or demonstrate project outcomes.

The Solution:

Timestamped, georeferenced documentation that satisfies grant reporting requirements. Before/after visual records demonstrate project impact and justify continued funding.

Pre-Construction & Restoration Baseline

The Problem:

Before major projects, you need documentation of existing conditions. Without baseline records, there's no way to assess impact or verify restoration success.

The Solution:

Comprehensive baseline records before Phase 2 begins. Document existing conditions so you can demonstrate change, verify contractor work, and satisfy environmental compliance.

Climate & Disaster Preparedness

The Problem:

When floods, fires, or storms damage assets, FEMA requires proof of pre-disaster conditions. Without documentation, recovery funding claims are delayed or denied.

The Solution:

Baseline documentation now means faster recovery funding later. Georeferenced visual records provide the evidence FEMA requires to process disaster relief claims.

Liability Protection

The Problem:

Trail incidents can lead to litigation. Documentation of conditions at the time of an incident is a key risk management strategy—but most organizations lack systematic records.

The Solution:

Timestamped visual records of trail conditions protect against negligence claims. Defensible documentation shows what conditions existed and what warnings were posted.

Stakeholder Communication

The Problem:

Decision-makers who've never visited can't understand what's at stake. Budget requests and project proposals fall flat without visual context.

The Solution:

Show county commissioners, board members, and funders exactly what exists without requiring site visits. Virtual access brings remote stakeholders into the conversation.

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