Hydrographic Surveys
Survey Operations have been undertaking hydrographic surveys since the early 1990’s, from small mill ponds, quarries, canals, rivers, to estuaries and inshore coastal regions.
Hydrographic Survey Equipment
Our experience and a large range of equipment and vessels, varying from radio controlled model boats, inflatable dinghy’s, rigid dinghy’s, ribs, jet-ski/wet bikes to our ‘Gannet’ a Cheetah 7.9 metre road transportable vessel and our ‘White Osprey’ a Cygnus Tornado 28 inshore hydrographic vessel.
Use the contact form on the page to get in touch with Survey Operations about hydrographic surveys.
Inland Hydrographic
From river estuaries to working inland waterways, river morphology and scour development creates an ongoing client need for data. Survey Operations provide that data, often collected in some of Britain’s most challenging environments.
Incorporating the needs of our consultant clients has naturally extended our capabilities to include harbour, bridge and general marine structures surveying with particular specialisations in shallow and fast-flowing water environments.
Inland Rivers
Survey Operations are one of the UK’s largest providers of data for river modelling and FRM studies with individual project lengths ranging from a few hundred metres to over 80km. EA approved with experience up to category 3 waters makes Survey Operations the ideal choice for river surveys.
Waterways, Reservoirs & Lakes
Due to our long-established links with the water and minerals industries, Survey Operations initially developed hydrographic surveying options relevant to inland lakes, lagoons, quarries and reservoirs.
From volumetric analysis to underwater embankment stability assessment, our varied client requirements are achieved with accurate, efficient solutions.
Hydrographic Survey FAQs
Supporting Services for Hydrographic Survey Projects
Hydrographic surveys are often required for projects involving rivers, reservoirs, lakes, canals, coastal areas and other water-based environments. Depending on the location, water conditions and project objectives, additional survey services may be needed to provide a more complete understanding of both the underwater and surrounding land environment.
For projects involving inland waterways, our inland hydrographic surveys can provide accurate data for rivers, canals and other inland water bodies. Where coastal or nearshore data is required, our inshore bathymetric surveys can support coastal development, erosion monitoring and marine mapping projects.
When working on reservoirs, lakes or similar environments, our reservoir surveys can help provide accurate survey data for infrastructure, maintenance and environmental planning. Hydrographic survey work may also be supported by our river surveys, particularly where flood modelling, channel analysis or watercourse management information is required.
These related services can work alongside hydrographic surveying to help clients gain a clearer understanding of water depth, bed levels, surrounding features and wider site conditions.
Need accurate survey data for a water-based project?
If your project involves rivers, reservoirs, lakes, canals or coastal environments, our team can advise on the most suitable survey approach. Contact Survey Operations to discuss your requirements.