EXHIBIT 99.1
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                      ASI ANNOUNCES NEW FINANCING AGREEMENT
                       WITH AN INVESTMENT FUND MANAGED BY
                               CANNELL CAPITAL LLC

    CANNELL TO PURCHASE $2 MILLION CONVERTIBLE NOTE AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE
      COMMON STOCK; NEW FINANCING WILL VIRTUALLY ELIMINATE ASI'S BANK DEBT
                           AND PROVIDE WORKING CAPITAL

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA -- March 22, 2002, Analytical Surveys, Inc. (ASI) (Nasdaq:
ANLT) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with an investment
fund managed by Cannell Capital LLC in connection with the purchase of a $2
million senior secured convertible note, and the issuance of warrants to
purchase additional shares of ASI's common stock. ASI will use the initial $2
million investment to extinguish virtually all remaining bank debt and for
working capital. As a result of the transaction, Cannell will be entitled to
appoint a majority of ASI's board of directors, and if the note is fully
converted and the warrants exercised, Cannell will own a majority of ASI's
outstanding common stock. For complete details regarding the terms of the
transaction, investors are referred to ASI's filing with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission on Form 8-K.

ASI's President and CEO Norman Rokosh said, "This agreement is the result of an
extensive effort to eliminate our bank debt, recapitalize ASI and position ASI
for long-term operational and financial success. We are very pleased to have
Cannell as our new financial partner."

Rokosh added, "This important development should provide current and prospective
clients with the knowledge that ASI has the financial resources and operational
focus to meet its customers' GIS-related needs. We appreciate the dedication and
loyalty of our employees and clients during our rebuilding phase."

Under Nasdaq rules, the issuance of securities that are convertible into more
than 20% of the outstanding common stock of a company normally would require
shareholder approval. Under rules that allow for an exception to this
requirement, ASI has obtained a waiver of the shareholder approval requirement
from Nasdaq for the issuance of the note and the warrants. ASI justified its
request for a waiver on the basis of a financial need to expedite the
transaction. ASI's audit committee has expressly approved the waiver.
Additionally, ASI is mailing to all shareholders, no later than 10 days before
issuing the securities related to this transaction, information describing the
transaction and informing shareholders of its decision to obtain a waiver of the











shareholder approval requirement in lieu of seeking the shareholder
approval that would otherwise be required. Subject to closing conditions, the
transaction is scheduled to close on or about April 2, 2002.

Analytical Surveys Inc. (ASI) provides technology-enabled solutions and expert
services for geospatial data management, including data capture and conversion,
planning, implementation, distribution strategies and maintenance services.
Through its affiliates, ASI has played a leading role in the geospatial industry
for more than 40 years. ASI is dedicated to providing utilities and government
with responsive, proactive solutions that maximize the value of the information
and technology asset. In addition to corporate offices in Indianapolis, Indiana,
ASI maintains several facilities across the United States and is listed on the
Nasdaq under the symbol "ANLT." For more information, visit www.anlt.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. The statements contained in this press release that are not
purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. When used in this
press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend" and
"expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the
statements regarding ASI's strategy, future sales, future expenses and future
liquidity and capital resources. All forward-looking statements in this press
release are based upon information available to ASI on the date of this press
release, and ASI assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. ASI's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in
this press release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Item 1. Business--"risk
factors" and elsewhere in ASI's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

CONTACTS:

Analytical Surveys, Inc.                    Pfeiffer High Public Relations, Inc.
Michael A. Renninger                                                  Geoff High
Chief Financial Officer                                             303-393-7044
mrenninger@anlt.com                                       geoff@pfeifferhigh.com