Coastal Monitoring

Coastal Monitoring2025-01-06T15:24:00+00:00

Coastal Surveying

Survey Operations is one of the UK’s most experienced coastal erosion monitoring surveying companies. With over 25 years experience with schemes from a few hundred metres to over 200 miles of coastal defences surveyed in hazardous environments.

Having established and maintained a number of schemes in England and Wales, our specialist personnel have safely collected survey data in areas well beyond the comfort zones of most other ‘land surveyors’.

Having worked from the ‘Humber Bridge to the Thames Estuary’ and from ‘Liverpool to Carlisle’ for many years, our biggest challenge to date has been surveying over 2500 hectares of the tidal Morecambe Bay.

Using traditional surveying methods and laser scanning, plus quad ATV’s, hovercrafts and drone/UAV equipment, plus our fleet of hydrographic vessels no coastal location is beyond our reach.

Contact Survey Operations today to enquire about Coastal Monitoring.

Coastal monitoring

The expertise and specialised knowledge provided by our professional survey teams are invaluable for interpreting complex data, facilitating effective planning, conservation, and long-term monitoring of coastal environments.

This approach ensures that development and conservation strategies are informed, sustainable, and aligned with environmental protection standards, making it an essential choice for addressing the multifaceted challenges of coastal management.

Coastal Surveying FAQs

Coastal Monitoring involves the systematic observation and measurement of coastal environments to assess changes in shoreline positions, erosion rates, sediment transport, and the health of coastal ecosystems. This process is essential for effective coastal management, conservation, and development planning.

Coastal Monitoring is crucial for:

  • Erosion Assessment: Identifying areas experiencing significant erosion to implement protective measures.
  • Habitat Conservation: Monitoring the health of coastal ecosystems to ensure biodiversity preservation.
  • Infrastructure Protection: Assessing risks to coastal structures and communities from natural processes.

Informed Planning: Providing data to guide sustainable coastal development and policy decisions.

We employ a range of advanced techniques, including:

  • Traditional Surveying Methods: Utilising established surveying techniques for accurate data collection.
  • 3D Laser Scanning: Capturing high-resolution, three-dimensional data of coastal terrains.
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Deploying drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors to survey large and inaccessible areas efficiently.
  • Hydrographic Vessels: Using specialised boats to conduct surveys in coastal and estuarine waters.

Hovercrafts and Quad ATVs: Accessing challenging coastal and estuary locations to collect data in hazardous environments.

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