Marine / Hydrography

Kayak Surveying in Sussex County, Delaware

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

On this day, Eric Cooper, a professional land surveyor of 30 years, was performing cross sections in a pond formed from the outfall of a dam.

Drone-based LiDAR Helps Clover Run Stream Restoration in West Virginia

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Using RedTail LiDAR Systems’ RTL-400 allowed for the rapid inspection and monitoring of miles of stream corridor in very short time periods.

Bathymetric Survey Drones Can Be An Easy Fix to Complex Problems

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

When an unmanned surface vehicle isn't an option, bathymetric survey drones have the advantage of flight.

Company Spotlight: Bathylogger

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:30:00 -0400

Bathylogger was formed to fill a need for a low-cost, Survey-Grade Single-Beam Echo Sounder that every Surveyor can own.

Specialized Applications Tap Power of GNSS

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

To say that GNSS has had a major impact on the growth enjoyed by the geospatial industry would be an understatement. There are literally billions of electronic devices used today that rely on the signals, and with better location information, many new applications are feasible such as self-driving cars and drone deliveries.

Principles of Riparian Boundary Location

lucas_j@bellsouth.net (Jeffery N. Lucas, PLS, Esq.) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The virgin coastline where theory can be put into practice is quickly evaporating, and conflict and litigation are taking its place.

Global Economics Drives U.S. Coast Mapping Effort

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Although the majority of Americans do not use nautical charts on a regular basis, they unknowingly reap the benefits of accurate up-to-date maps of waterways, coastal areas, ports, etc.

Mapping Drone is Waterproof

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The Aeromao Aeromapper Talon Amphibious is a fixed wing UAV system that can be used for inspection and mapping in marine environments.

Esri to Help Modernize Maritime Location Data Infrastructure

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Lithuanian agency chooses Esri to strengthen nautical charting and bathymetry capabilities.

Septentrio Introduces SECORX-60 Correction Service

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

SECORX-60 is a subscription-based service providing over-the-air corrections for Precise Point Positioning (PPP).

CEESCOPE Echo Sounder Now Available with NovAtel GNSS Receiver

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The new GNSS option for CEE echo sounders brings a vast increase in available channels.

Unmistakable Marks: Boundaries Are Affected by Watercourse Location

kkline@buncombe.main.nc.us (Kristopher M. Kline PLS) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:55:00 -0500

Property corners situated on riparian features present unique challenges for land use professionals.

Global Efforts Map the Ocean Floor

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:50:00 -0500

The bottom of the ocean is the largest uncharted area on our planet. Several international organizations are joining forces to create a comprehensive global bathymetric model useful for multiple applications.

East View Geospatial Offers Southern Africa Maps

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The South Africa nautical chart series includes 91 charts and covers all of South Africa.

Career Notes: Surveyor Talks Project Management

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:45:00 -0400

John Abruzzo, LS, has spent the last eight of his nine years as a professional surveyor with American Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, in Plainview, N.Y.

Solo Notes: The Value of Dual Licensure

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Mon, 01 May 2017 08:46:00 -0400

The son of a logger, John McGee, PLS, PE, CWRE, found himself unable to work in the woods for a living after local logging businesses closed down in the mid '70s.

Solo Notes: Surveying in the Outback

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:11:00 -0500

As a young boy, John A. Jamieson, LS, says his family migrated to Australia from Scotland. Since he was the oldest, he was expected to help his parents by becoming self-supportive.

Air/Water Drone Could Simplify Surveying

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:16:00 -0400

The geospatial community has been relatively quick to adopt unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Traversing the Law: Non-Navigable Lakes and Common Law

lucas_j@bellsouth.net (Jeffery N. Lucas, PLS, Esq.) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Perhaps one of the most divergent areas of boundary law has to do with water boundaries and the riparian rights associated with the ownership of waterfront property.

Solo Notes: Surveyor Rolls With The Punches

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:00:00 -0500

Back in 1972, Scott Warnke’s parents, George and Patricia, started G.B. Warnke & Associates as a sole proprietorship.

An Aquifer Survey from the Sky

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:00:00 -0500

The point of a water well is, of course, to produce water, so the objective is always to place it in a spot where the aquifer is plentiful.

POB Columnist Pens Book on Riparian Boundaries

kkline@buncombe.main.nc.us (Kristopher M. Kline PLS) — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:40:00 -0400

To build a true understanding of the rights associated with watercourses, it is essential to dispel three erroneous concepts often associated with riparian boundary problems.

A Salty Situation for Surveyors Working in Western Australia

Mon, 25 May 2015 00:10:00 -0400

With an elevation just below sea level and virtually no rainfall for four years, the saturated brine contained in Australia’s Lake Macleod is about 10 times more saline than normal seawater.

Little River Poses Big Challenge for Large Dam Rehab Project

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0400

The Warm Springs Dam on Dry Creek, near Healdsburg, Calif., provides much needed water storage for residents of Sonoma and outlying counties in the northern part of the state.

Team Effort Behind Award-Winning River Survey in North Dakota

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:51:00 -0400

The City of Williston is located in the heart of the Bakken Oil Formation, and the North Dakota city and surrounding area currently is experiencing a population boom due to unprecedented oil exploration and drilling activity.

Mapping the USS Arizona

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:19:00 -0400

An Underwater Piece of American History

ILMF to Focus on Bathymetric LiDAR

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:19:00 -0500

Three-day conference will take a look at the latest technology and applications.

NOAA Goes Off the (Paper) Charts

hetzlerj@bnpmedia.com (John Hetzler) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:18:00 -0400

Office of Coast Survey moves to print-on-demand charts.

RIEGL Wins Geospatial World Innovation Award

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RIEGL's topo-hydrographic airborne laser scanner won the Geospatial World Award for innovation

2013 Salary & Benefits Study: Professional Pay on an Uptrend

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Conducted by BNP Media's Market Research department, the 2013 study reveals a number of key trends in surveying and mapping and provides insights on how firms and individuals are dealing with changing markets and converging technologies.