Hydroacoustic Surveys

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  • Dedicated team of hydroacoustic surveyors & full range of craft for all water bodies

  • Mobile fisheries surveys in rivers, lakes and canals using state of the art Biosonics DTx, split beam echosounder & software linking outputs to GIS

  • Technologically advanced fish stock & plankton density assessments

  • Marophyte mapping & biomass estimation at various locations including important conservation sites to determine height, cover & PVI

  • Bathymetric surveys of rivers & lakes for 2D & 3D modelling, volume drawdown relationships for public supply reservoirs, pre-dredging sediment depth/accumulation determination & reservoir capacity determination

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What can we offer?

Hydroacoustics is an example of APEM's use of innovative technology to obtain the highest quality data and develop valuable new services for our clients. This sophisticated and highly versatile tool offers a number of significant surveying benefits. It is a non-intrusive, cost-effective way to assess large waterbodies. Data are collected rapidly with GPS co-ordinates logged for uploading to GIS. We investigate fish stocks, plankton and macrophyte communities. In addition we perform bathymetric profiling and sediment typing from the acoustic signature of the bed and can quickly and accurately calculate reservoir volumes and sedimentation rates.

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Why choose APEM?

APEM is a science-based company, working exclusively within the realm of Aquatic Science for over 20 years. We operate UK-wide, providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to the monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems. Our scientists are recognised experts in their diverse and specialist fields. Our teams work to exacting standards and are committed to providing a professional, client-focused service.

 

Who are our clients?

  • Environment Agency

  • Water and power companies

  • Local authorities

  • Port authorities

  • Consulting engineers

  • Conservation agencies

  • Planners & developers

  • Environmental consultancies

 

Key Projects

Salford Quays Bathymetry Survey  

Barrow-in-Furness Dock Management

Bathymetric Survey of Ship Canal

Major Resource Development Scheme