Blue Streak

BLUE STREAK

GEOSPATIAL

Plan a project

Blue Streak

BLUE STREAK

GEOSPATIAL

Plan a project

Blue Streak

BLUE STREAK

GEOSPATIAL

Plan a project

AERIAL INTELLIGENCE / FLOODPLAIN TERRAIN

AERIAL INTELLIGENCE / FLOODPLAIN TERRAIN

AERIAL INTELLIGENCE / FLOODPLAIN TERRAIN

Understand the ground.
Plan for the water.

Understand the ground.
Plan for the water.

Understand the ground.
Plan for the water.

Build a clearer picture of the terrain that shapes drainage. Aerial LiDAR and mapping provide elevation data for floodplain assessment, site planning, and environmental work.

Build a clearer picture of the terrain that shapes drainage. Aerial LiDAR and mapping provide elevation data for floodplain assessment, site planning, and environmental work.

Build a clearer picture of the terrain that shapes drainage. Aerial LiDAR and mapping provide elevation data for floodplain assessment, site planning, and environmental work.

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Explore the data

Wide realistic aerial illustration of a meandering river, gravel banks, low floodplain fields, a bridge, and distant hills
AERIAL LiDAR / FLOODPLAIN TERRAINLiDAR / BARE-EARTH TERRAIN
MAP GROUND ELEVATIONGround elevations.
Drainage context.Ground elevation · Drainage context
01 / DATA OUTPUTBare-earth terrain

Ground levels beneath the vegetation.

02 / DATA OUTPUTDrainage context

Low areas and terrain-derived flow paths.

ILLUSTRATIVE SCENES / SIMULATED SCANS
01 / DATA OUTPUTBare-earth terrain

Ground levels beneath the vegetation.

02 / DATA OUTPUTDrainage context

Low areas and terrain-derived flow paths.

Aerial intelligence. Precision data for land and water.

FLOODPLAIN TERRAIN

FLOODPLAIN TERRAIN

GOOD ASSESSMENT STARTS WITH THE GROUND

GOOD ASSESSMENT STARTS WITH THE GROUND

GOOD ASSESSMENT STARTS WITH THE GROUND

See the terrain in context.

See the terrain in context.

See the terrain in context.

Small elevation differences can matter across a large landscape. Understand the slopes, depressions, banks, and surface connections around your project before deciding what to investigate next. We scope terrain data around the area and analysis your team needs. It provides a foundation for assessment; flood predictions require additional inputs and modelling beyond the terrain dataset.

Small elevation differences can matter across a large landscape. Understand the slopes, depressions, banks, and surface connections around your project before deciding what to investigate next. We scope terrain data around the area and analysis your team needs. It provides a foundation for assessment; flood predictions require additional inputs and modelling beyond the terrain dataset.

Small elevation differences can matter across a large landscape. Understand the slopes, depressions, banks, and surface connections around your project before deciding what to investigate next. We scope terrain data around the area and analysis your team needs. It provides a foundation for assessment; flood predictions require additional inputs and modelling beyond the terrain dataset.

WHERE THE DATA MAKES A DIFFERENCE

WHERE THE DATA MAKES A DIFFERENCE

WHERE THE DATA MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Terrain for the questions ahead.

Terrain for the questions ahead.

Terrain for the questions ahead.

Floodplain assessment inputs

Floodplain assessment inputs

Floodplain assessment inputs

Develop elevation coverage across a project area and its surroundings. Give the team undertaking floodplain assessment a terrain dataset to use alongside hydrologic, hydraulic, and other relevant information.

Develop elevation coverage across a project area and its surroundings. Give the team undertaking floodplain assessment a terrain dataset to use alongside hydrologic, hydraulic, and other relevant information.

Develop elevation coverage across a project area and its surroundings. Give the team undertaking floodplain assessment a terrain dataset to use alongside hydrologic, hydraulic, and other relevant information.

Drainage and site planning

Drainage and site planning

Drainage and site planning

Examine ground levels, slopes, and low areas to understand the terrain context for drainage. Identify features that merit closer investigation as layouts, grading concepts, or infrastructure plans develop.

Examine ground levels, slopes, and low areas to understand the terrain context for drainage. Identify features that merit closer investigation as layouts, grading concepts, or infrastructure plans develop.

Examine ground levels, slopes, and low areas to understand the terrain context for drainage. Identify features that merit closer investigation as layouts, grading concepts, or infrastructure plans develop.

Restoration and landscape change

Restoration and landscape change

Restoration and landscape change

Establish terrain baselines around waterways, wetlands, and restoration areas. Compare repeat captures to document changes in elevation or landform and inform where further assessment may be useful.

Establish terrain baselines around waterways, wetlands, and restoration areas. Compare repeat captures to document changes in elevation or landform and inform where further assessment may be useful.

Establish terrain baselines around waterways, wetlands, and restoration areas. Compare repeat captures to document changes in elevation or landform and inform where further assessment may be useful.

FROM CAPTURE TO INTELLIGENCE

FROM CAPTURE TO INTELLIGENCE

FROM CAPTURE TO INTELLIGENCE

See the data in action.

See the data in action.

See the data in action.

Explore a simulated aerial capture. Move between the scene, classified points, and the measurements they support.

Explore a simulated aerial capture. Move between the scene, classified points, and the measurements they support.

Explore a simulated aerial capture. Move between the scene, classified points, and the measurements they support.

Floodplain INTERACTIVE EXAMPLE
AERIAL LiDAR / BARE-EARTH TERRAINSynthetic model · Scan paused
Drag to orbit · Click to inspect
LOWHIGH

Synthetic scenes and simulated measurements demonstrate potential mapping outputs. Project deliverables, reference systems, and accuracy requirements are defined for each scope.

DELIVERABLES WITH A PURPOSE

DELIVERABLES WITH A PURPOSE

DELIVERABLES WITH A PURPOSE

A clearer foundation for assessment.

A clearer foundation for assessment.

A clearer foundation for assessment.

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Classified LiDAR point cloud

Classified LiDAR point cloud

Classified LiDAR point cloud

The captured spatial detail, with ground classification prepared for the project. Inspect the relationship between terrain and above-ground features, including areas where coverage or interpretation needs attention.

The captured spatial detail, with ground classification prepared for the project. Inspect the relationship between terrain and above-ground features, including areas where coverage or interpretation needs attention.

The captured spatial detail, with ground classification prepared for the project. Inspect the relationship between terrain and above-ground features, including areas where coverage or interpretation needs attention.

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Bare-earth terrain model

Bare-earth terrain model

Bare-earth terrain model

An elevation model derived from classified ground points. Use it to represent the land surface across the agreed area, with relevant coverage gaps and limitations carried into the handoff.

An elevation model derived from classified ground points. Use it to represent the land surface across the agreed area, with relevant coverage gaps and limitations carried into the handoff.

An elevation model derived from classified ground points. Use it to represent the land surface across the agreed area, with relevant coverage gaps and limitations carried into the handoff.

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Contours and elevation mapping

Contours and elevation mapping

Contours and elevation mapping

Readable views of ground levels, slope changes, and landforms. Review the wider terrain context with project stakeholders and locate areas that need more detailed investigation or supporting information.

Readable views of ground levels, slope changes, and landforms. Review the wider terrain context with project stakeholders and locate areas that need more detailed investigation or supporting information.

Readable views of ground levels, slope changes, and landforms. Review the wider terrain context with project stakeholders and locate areas that need more detailed investigation or supporting information.

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Terrain change comparisons

Terrain change comparisons

Terrain change comparisons

Where repeat data is available and suitable, compare elevation surfaces to show where the ground has changed. Define consistent references and comparison limits before interpreting the differences.

Where repeat data is available and suitable, compare elevation surfaces to show where the ground has changed. Define consistent references and comparison limits before interpreting the differences.

Where repeat data is available and suitable, compare elevation surfaces to show where the ground has changed. Define consistent references and comparison limits before interpreting the differences.

THE QUESTION SHAPES THE DATA

THE QUESTION SHAPES THE DATA

THE QUESTION SHAPES THE DATA

Match the capture to the analysis.

Match the capture to the analysis.

Match the capture to the analysis.

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Start with the assessment.

Start with the assessment.

Start with the assessment.

Tell us the project question and who will use the terrain. Define the study area, surrounding context, and any model or planning requirements that should shape the capture.

Tell us the project question and who will use the terrain. Define the study area, surrounding context, and any model or planning requirements that should shape the capture.

Tell us the project question and who will use the terrain. Define the study area, surrounding context, and any model or planning requirements that should shape the capture.

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Review the landscape.

Review the landscape.

Review the landscape.

Consider vegetation, water coverage, access, and collection timing. Agree the reference system and any supporting measurements needed for features the aerial dataset may not fully describe.

Consider vegetation, water coverage, access, and collection timing. Agree the reference system and any supporting measurements needed for features the aerial dataset may not fully describe.

Consider vegetation, water coverage, access, and collection timing. Agree the reference system and any supporting measurements needed for features the aerial dataset may not fully describe.

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Define the usable outputs.

Define the usable outputs.

Define the usable outputs.

Set the model extent, output formats, and documentation with the receiving team. Record assumptions and limitations so the terrain can be used appropriately in the wider assessment.

Set the model extent, output formats, and documentation with the receiving team. Record assumptions and limitations so the terrain can be used appropriately in the wider assessment.

Set the model extent, output formats, and documentation with the receiving team. Record assumptions and limitations so the terrain can be used appropriately in the wider assessment.

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

Questions before we scope.

Questions before we scope.

Questions before we scope.

Does terrain mapping show where flooding will occur?

Does terrain mapping show where flooding will occur?

Does terrain mapping show where flooding will occur?

A terrain dataset describes ground elevation and shape. Predicting flood extent or depth requires additional inputs and suitable hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. The terrain is an input to that work, not a standalone flood model.

A terrain dataset describes ground elevation and shape. Predicting flood extent or depth requires additional inputs and suitable hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. The terrain is an input to that work, not a standalone flood model.

A terrain dataset describes ground elevation and shape. Predicting flood extent or depth requires additional inputs and suitable hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. The terrain is an input to that work, not a standalone flood model.

Can LiDAR map ground beneath vegetation?

Can LiDAR map ground beneath vegetation?

Can LiDAR map ground beneath vegetation?

LiDAR can record ground where returns pass through gaps in vegetation. Coverage depends on site conditions and collection approach. Dense vegetation may limit the available ground detail, which should be considered during scoping and interpretation.

LiDAR can record ground where returns pass through gaps in vegetation. Coverage depends on site conditions and collection approach. Dense vegetation may limit the available ground detail, which should be considered during scoping and interpretation.

LiDAR can record ground where returns pass through gaps in vegetation. Coverage depends on site conditions and collection approach. Dense vegetation may limit the available ground detail, which should be considered during scoping and interpretation.

Can aerial mapping capture submerged terrain?

Can aerial mapping capture submerged terrain?

Can aerial mapping capture submerged terrain?

Do not assume an aerial terrain dataset includes the bed beneath water. If submerged elevations matter, we can scope bathymetric data separately and agree how the land and water datasets will relate.

Do not assume an aerial terrain dataset includes the bed beneath water. If submerged elevations matter, we can scope bathymetric data separately and agree how the land and water datasets will relate.

Do not assume an aerial terrain dataset includes the bed beneath water. If submerged elevations matter, we can scope bathymetric data separately and agree how the land and water datasets will relate.

YOUR NEXT PROJECT STARTS HERE

YOUR NEXT PROJECT STARTS HERE

YOUR NEXT PROJECT STARTS HERE

Start with your terrain question.

Start with your terrain question.

Start with your terrain question.

Share the location, study area, and assessment ahead. We’ll help define the aerial data your project team needs to understand the ground.

Share the location, study area, and assessment ahead. We’ll help define the aerial data your project team needs to understand the ground.

Share the location, study area, and assessment ahead. We’ll help define the aerial data your project team needs to understand the ground.

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MORE WAYS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR SITE

MORE WAYS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR SITE

MORE WAYS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR SITE

Earthwork volumes

Conservation

Bathymetry