Hydrographical Surveying

Acute Engineering Surveys has a number of small vessels equipped to carry out in-shore Hydrographic Surveys of canals, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Surveys are primarily undertaken with an array of echo-sounders and survey-grade GPS position fixing equipment. In addition to this Sub-Bottom Profiling, Sector Scanning and SideScan Sonar Techniques can be used to provide a fuller picture of the bed surface and sub-surface.

Using the latest processing and communication equipment the data gathered on site is processed by on-board computer and a real-time display of the survey data obtained. The processed data is then transmitted back in the office for checking and plot production.

Our Surveyors are all fully trained in boat handling and safety techniques.

Final results can be presented as coloured contour plots, sections, or 3D models for manipulation. Volumes can be calculated against previous surveys, design surfaces or dredging profiles.