NEWS ARTICLES

Bridging the Gap between Land and Water

Seamless Land and Water Surveys The area between land and water is one that has been difficult to survey with traditional methods. One of Aqua Survey’s specialties is creating engineering-quality 3D models of this transitional zone through the application of recent technological advancements. Seawalls, headwalls, wharfs, piers, bulkheads, sheet pile, utilities and other waterside structures are often difficult to measure and assess.  Urban waterways present unique challenges to engineers due, to the density and complexity of objects near the waterline.

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Life on a Lighthouse

https://vimeo.com/519972393 Before GPS and automated beacons, lighthouses — and the people who ran them — were essential to safe navigation. But life as a lightkeeper was anything but ordinary. In this special feature, a historian, riverboat captain, and former lighthouse keepers share stories of the daily challenges, isolation, and dedication required to maintain the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in its heyday. From freezing winters to round-the-clock maintenance, their accounts shed light on a way of life that’s now part of maritime history.

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Lighthouse Preservation: A Case Study in Reality Modeling

Lighthouse Preservation: A Case Study in Reality Modeling

https://vimeo.com/523961697 Preserving historic structures requires precision — especially when they sit at the intersection of land and water. In this project, Aqua Survey supported engineers assessing the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, NY by producing a detailed 3D engineering-grade point cloud model. Using a combination of above-water lidar, photogrammetry, and subsurface sonar, our team created a seamless reality model that transitions smoothly from above to below the waterline. This comprehensive model gave engineers the spatial clarity needed to evaluate the lighthouse’s

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Lighthouse Preservation: A Case Study in Reality Modeling

Combining multiple survey methodologies, Aqua Survey is able to create engineering-grade 3D point cloud models that seamlessly transition between above and below water. This was a crucial support tool to the engineers assessing the structural integrity of the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, New York. https://vimeo.com/523961697 Seen in this video:  Survey Model https://vimeo.com/519972393 Life on a Lighthouse The life of a lightkeeper was difficult and unusual.  A Historian, Riverboat Captain, and Lighthouse Keepers describe life in the heyday of the

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Gettysburg – An Archeological Investigation

https://vimeo.com/491238465 Aqua Survey performed an Electromagnetic survey on private land near Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. Fought on July 1-3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was a decisive Union victory in the Civil War and the bloodiest battle ever fought in North America. The area surveyed is believed to have been a Confederate field hospital during the conflict. Watch as Aqua Survey’s land-based EM survey equipment leads to some archaeological finds. Watch “Gettysburg” »

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Gettysburg – An Archeological Investigation

Aqua Survey recently performed a survey on private land near Gettysburg National Military Park. Fought on July 1-3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was a decisive Union victory, many considering it to be the turning point of the war. With an estimated 51,000 casualties, it is the bloodiest battle ever fought in North America. About two miles behind what would have been the Confederate lines on the second and third days of the battle, the area surveyed is believed to

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Aqua Survey in the News

Aqua Survey was featured in articles that appeared in New Jersey’s Star-Ledger, the Hunterdon County Democrat and online at NJ.com. The article covered many topics, from our recent treasure find in Florida and our work in Laos mapping unexploded bombs and building schools to the geophysical surveying and sediment sampling we do back here in the states. The online version of the article can be read here.

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007: The Sea Is Not Enough

https://vimeo.com/470355928 The R/V Tesla is a highly maneuverable jet boat designed by Riddle Marine, the shipwrights and engineers behind jet boats of the James Bond movies.  See how this unique and spacious vessel can help support your project.  Watch “007: The Sea Is Not Enough”

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BLU-26 Detonation

https://vimeo.com/365124970 During the Vietnam War, Laos became the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world.  To this day there are millions of cluster-bomb sub-munitions littered across its landscape. Each sub-munition, such as the BLU-26 “bombie” used in Laos, is capable of penetrating soil or sediment before detonating—yet a significant percentage fail to explode on impact, becoming unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazards. Villagers—often farmers and children—continue to be injured or killed by unsuspected bomblets. Contaminated land reduces arable acreage, forcing

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In the Wake of the Argonauts

Dr. Dominique Gorlitz begins construction of the Abora IV, which will in part retrace the mythical voyage of Jason and the Argonauts. Late last week the Abora team arrived in Bulgaria to set up base camp in the small industrial town of Belova. Their mission: begin construction of the Abora IV. Dr. Dominique Gorlitz has a different journey in mind for the new vessel, which will resemble a scaled down version of the Abora III. Commencing in Sochi, the Abora

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Case Study 92: Core Sampling in UXO Contaminated Waterways

Real-time metal detection eliminates need for pre-coring survey. Client Needs: The client needed vibracore samples in an area known to contain UXO (unexploded ordnance). They were concerned about our electro-vibracore making contact with UXO. An EM survey could have been performed to provide markout pre-coring, however this approach has several drawbacks: • Increased time on the water for surveying and in the office for for post-processing the EM data; both leading to increased cost. • Variability in GPS accuracy during

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Request a Quote and get a Coin

Submit a request for a quote and receive an Ancient Roman Coin (at least 1,500 years old) as a token of our appreciation. Aqua Survey supports archaeology, adventure and the exploration of history.  That’s why we’d like to share a small piece of it with you. No need to do anything special.  Request a quote for our services between 2/11/19 and 3/31/19 and we’ll send you an Ancient Roman coin.

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The Jason School Opening

https://vimeo.com/284735241 Aqua Survey President Ken Hayes and other patrons celebrate the opening of the new Vieng Xay school in Laos. The site for the new school was surveyed and cleared of metal objects with Aqua Survey’s EM metal detection capabilities.  Watch “The Jason School Opening”  Learn more about the beginnings of Aqua Survey’s involvement in Laos.

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