Applied Science Associates, Inc. (ASA) is a marine science consulting firm with headquarters in Narragansett, Rhode Island and affiliate offices in the France, Australia, and Brazil. ASA develops and uses computer modeling tools to address some of the greatest challenges regarding water pollution, from permitting facilities to oil spills. ASA's solutions extend from routine analytical approaches to multidimensional computer models that simulate physical, chemical, and biological processes in marine and freshwater systems. ASA's suite of consulting services and specialized software products are used in diverse industries around the world to minimize risk or damage to natural resources, improve environmental performance, and make sound engineering and business decisions.

ASA's mission is:

• To create reliable and cost-effective solutions to environmental problems in surface waters.
  
• To supply supporting, specialized consulting services for engineering projects.
  
• To manage information with user-friendly computer models, integrating geographical information systems (GIS) display capabilities, environmental data monitoring, and modeling