Africa Surveyors November-December issue 2023

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INTERNATIONAL LiDAR developer and manufacturer YellowScan and drone manufacturer DeltaQuad are joining forces once again. The outcome – more quality 3D mapping data than ever. The YellowScan Surveyor Ultra LiDAR system with an embedded camera is now integrated into DeltaQuad Evo, bringing 1200 ha of dense point clouds for professionals worldwide. Longer quality flight times Yellowscan and DeltaQuad join forces The YellowScan Surveyor Ultra OEM is a new lightweight 360° LiDAR system with a 120° field of view for quality mapping and surveying. Standing out with high point density and light weight, it can now be used to its fullest extent with DeltaQuad Evo Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Evo is a new-age fixed-wing Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) UAV for multipurpose longrange missions. Due to its modularity, Evo can carry multiple payloads simultaneously, like the newest YellowScan Surveyor Ultra OEM with an auxiliary battery. This lets the Evo fly for up to 225 min, capturing up to Record 1200 ha of colorized LiDAR coverage Image: DELTAQUAD 100 data points per square meter. Since the data is processed swiftly and easily with the YellowScan CloudStation software, the integration is perfectly suited for large surveying projects. Continuous attention to mapping experts Just earlier this year, both companies announced Evo becoming the first fixed-wing eVTOL UAV to integrate YellowScan LiDAR & RGB systems. Now, Tristan Allouis, cofounder and CEO of YellowScan, shares the excitement about the continuation of the collaboration: “Gradual progress is what empowers trembling innovations. Integrating the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra OEM in DeltaQuad Evo is a small step but opens up the window of opportunities wider for many mapping and surveying experts.” Douwe Zeeman, the CEO of DeltaQuad, adds: “It is a pleasure to see our products help professionals in different industries and regions. Now, enabled to fly longer distances, they can use the benefits of colorized LiDAR to the maximum.” Strava releases Flyover, an aerial 3D video look back of all your GPS activities Strava, the subscription platform at the center of connected fitness, announced a new feature today, Flyover, a 3D video map rendering with the signature orange polyline that recreates the athlete’s activities and inspires new adventures. The Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into the route, it displays the signature Strava orange polyline in motion as the athlete moves throughout the activity. Flyovers are available for all GPSenabled activities on the subscriber’s profile, including past activities. The new feature is the latest integration of FATMAP’s mapping technology into the platform. Along with acquiring the outdoor adventure platform earlier this year, Strava has been rolling out additional features for athletes to enjoy such as winter 3D maps, maps and route creation, custom waypoints, route details and photos via the online Route Builder. The platform offers a 3D video map rendering of the athlete’s adventure. Images: STRAVA 6 November-December issue l 2023 www.africasurveyorsonline.com
Woolpert Awarded $13M Contract to Collect Bathymetric Lidar Data for Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative INTERNATIONAL The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has tasked Woolpert with acquiring bathymetric survey data using lidar technologies to support the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI) and its mission to produce a comprehensive, publicly available, highresolution seafloor surface model of Florida’s coastal waters by 2026. FSMI builds on the efforts of the Florida Coastal Mapping Program (FCMaP), an initiative led by federal and Florida state agencies and other community stakeholders to facilitate the collection of approximately 171,780 square kilometers of high-resolution coastal seafloor data from Florida’s shoreline to the continental shelf. Once completed, the FSMI dataset is expected to be merged with existing terrestrial lidar. The data will be used by federal and Florida state agencies to help better understand the state’s coastal vulnerability and hurricane impacts, evaluate the performance of restoration projects, and support ongoing coastal resilience efforts and flood risk mapping. Under this task order, Woolpert will collect 23,418 square kilometers of bathymetric lidar data off Florida’s southern coast, including the Florida Keys and extending southwest to Dry Tortugas National Park. Woolpert Program Director Rick Householder said FSMI will acquire the data in two phases. Phase I will include the aircraft acquisition of topographic and bathymetric lidar data up to 20 meters of depth. Phase II will include the acquisition of data beyond 20 meters in depth up to 200 meters using marine vessels equipped with multibeam sonar. “The scale and impact of this project is extraordinary. From helping assess the health of Florida’s marine habitats to improving disaster response and resiliency, the amount of information gained through this initiative The Florida Department of Environmental Protection data will be used to help evaluate the performance of restoration projects and support coastal resilience efforts. Image: Courtesy will have an exponential impact across the state for decades to come,” Householder said. “Not only is this data crucial for the future of protecting Florida’s coastal communities, but this initiative has the potential to provide a blueprint on the benefits of seafloor mapping for all the continental U.S.” Householder said that the full set of data is expected to be acquired by May of next year and delivered in summer 2024. The contract is currently underway. Red Sea Global and VAARST collaborate for advanced marine ecosystem mapping Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, is piloting SubSLAM, an advanced photogrammetry technology developed by VAARST, a leader in marine robotics. This technology is being used to produce high-resolution, 3D digital representations of Al Wajh Lagoon’s coral reefs and vital habitats. This state-of-the-art system is the most accurate underwater 3D real-time measurement system available on the market. VAARST’s photogrammetry and realtime intelligent data collection system are transforming how underwater ecosystems are mapped and preserved. This marks a first in Saudi Arabia and is a testament to RSG’s commitment to sustainable and regenerative tourism. SubSLAM’s capabilities enable precise quantification and identification of corals and underwater objects using advanced 4K www.africasurveyorsonline.com Utilizing SubSLAM’s cutting-edge capabilities, RSG precisely quantifies and identifies corals and underwater objects Image: Read Sea Global sensors. This technology guides remotely operated vehicles in detailed habitat inspections, comparing current and past imagery to monitor changes and promote biodiversity. This technology also empowers RSG’s scientists, in collaboration with King AbdulAziz University in Jeddah, to rapidly identify and classify marine species without the arduous task of reviewing hours of footage. Furthermore, it effectively eliminates the risk of human error caused by fatigue. This proactive approach is vital for addressing challenges like coral bleaching and invasive species, ensuring the Red Sea’s beauty and diversity remain intact for visitors. November-December issue l 2023 7
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