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Rugged Mountain Terrain
Efficient Surveying of Colorado's Whitewater Rapids Using UAV Technology
Situation
The rugged terrain around the Buena Vista Colorado Whitewater Park, with its steep riverbanks and boulder-strewn rapids along the Arkansas River, presented significant challenges for traditional surveying methods, making accurate data collection nearly impossible.
Solution
TopoMatters collaborated with Landmark Surveying & Mapping to capture UAV data for a one-mile stretch of the Arkansas River using advanced photogrammetry and LiDAR technology. From these scans, the team delivered design-ready assets, including 1-foot contours, a Civil 3D TIN surface, and a high-resolution orthophoto, all tailored for precision and efficiency in design workflows.
Impact
By leveraging TopoMatters’ innovative approach, the surveyor’s role was streamlined to laying out control points, check shots, and completing a single day of ground measurements. The Town of Buena Vista received highly accurate, detailed survey deliverables that now serve as essential inputs for future planning, engineering, and construction documentation.
"Partnering with TopoMatters allowed us to overcome the challenging terrain of the Arkansas River with unmatched efficiency. The UAV data not only saved significant time in the field but also provided the client with design-ready assets."
Syd Schieren, PLS
Owner, Landmark Surveying & Mapping
Rugged Mountain Terrain
Efficient Surveying of Colorado's Whitewater Rapids Using UAV Technology
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