Colorado – Merrick & Company’s geospatial solutions
team received two awards at the sixth annual MAPPS Geospatial Excellence Awards
Program in the remote sensing and surveying/field data collection categories. The
two awards were presented to Merrick at the MAPPS /ASPRS joint specialty
conference recently held in Tampa, Fla.
Merrick took first place in two of the seven technical
categories that include: photogrammetry/elevation data generation, airborne and
satellite acquisition, remote sensing, surveying/field data collection, GIS/IT,
small projects and technology innovation.
Each entry was judged on complexity, innovative application of
technology, future value to the geospatial profession and the public, and
client/owner satisfaction.
“Winning these two prestigious MAPPS awards is an honor
and an example of Merrick’s culture to be thought leaders in our profession,”
said Brian Raber, vice president of Merrick & Company.
Merrick’s “Enhancing
Airfield Safety with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Technology – Dobbins
Air Reserve Base (ARB), GA” project received an award for remote sensing
for the airfield obstruction survey effort at Dobbins ARB, Ga. The project was
completed to refresh airfield obstruction data and mapping products in support
of airfield operations. In order to enhance the 3D remote sensing analysis,
LiDAR was collected to develop a tree management and maintenance plan as the
region’s trees had adversely affected safe airfield operations. Merrick’s
advanced remote sensing approach also included on-installation and clear zone
obstructions, approach/departure zone obstructions and airspace obstructions
analysis.
Merrick’s “Barrenlands,
Bombs & Boundaries – Luke Air Force Base (AFB), AZ” project received
the surveying/field data collection
award, recognizing surveying services covering 1.7 million acres, one of the
largest boundary surveys ever performed by Merrick as well as one of the
largest completed within the U.S. in 2011. Services were provided to the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District for the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Gila
Bend Auxiliary Field and Auxiliary 1 Airfield at Luke AFB, Ariz. The boundary covered a 215 perimeter mile
area with portions of the range located in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma Counties.
Merrick & Company Wins Two at MAPPS Awards
November 26, 2012
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