Marine Growth Predictions
Predict the thickness and nature of marine growth using desktop analysis and species distribution models.
Marine Growth Services
Our team offers marine growth assessments, including site-specific desktop analysis to predict the thickness and nature of marine growth by depth and habitat type, targeted field study that evaluate site specific marine growth, and inspections that assess and possibly remove marine growth.
Our Marine Growth Assessments Inform Enginering Design and Effective Marine Growth Removal Campaigns
The thickness and nature (i.e., hard vs soft) of marine growth affects hydrodynamic loads, dynamic response, accessibility, and corrosion rate. We offer desktop analysis to predict site-specific marine growth to inform engineering decisions and expectations for marine growth removal.
We develop marine growth removal campaigns focused on areas with excessive growth by first conducting assessments that capture spatial variation using spot checks or image-based methods that virtually reconstruct the 3D surfaces using video or images captured from a camera mounted to an ROV. Image-based approaches increase efficiency and consistency, particularly, when using algorithms to automate image analysis.
Our Marine Growth Assessments Inform Enginering Design and Effective Marine Growth Removal Campaigns
Considerations in Designing Marine Growth Campaigns
Marine Growth Assessment
Capture spatial variation using spot checks or image-based methods that virtually reconstruct the 3D surfaces.
Capture spatial variation using spot checks or image-based methods that virtually reconstruct the 3D surfaces.
3D Photogrammetry
This technology allows for precise measurement and visualization of marine growth patterns, thickness, and distribution.
This technology allows for precise measurement and visualization of marine growth patterns, thickness, and distribution.
High Resolution Video Surveys
High-resolution video in benthic hard bottom surveys provides detailed, accurate data for photogrammetry and marine growth assessments.
High-resolution video in benthic hard bottom surveys provides detailed, accurate data for photogrammetry and marine growth assessments.
Using Algorithms to Automate Image Analysis
Algorithms automate image analysis, enhancing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, while reducing manual inspection time and human error.
Algorithms automate image analysis, enhancing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, while reducing manual inspection time and human error.
Improved Safety
Enables early detection of both environmental and structural issues, improving safety for infrastructure and personnel.
Enables early detection of both environmental and structural issues, improving safety for infrastructure and personnel.
Other Services
Benthic Resource Assessments
Regulatory Support Services
Benthic Monitoring Plans and Implementation
Benthic Habitat Mapping
Foundation and Secondary Cable Protection Inspections
Habitat Creation and Restoration
Sediment Profile Imaging/Plan View (SPI/PV) Surveys
Towed Video Surveys
ROVs, High Resolution Video & 3D Photogrammetry
We provide trusted expert support with a proven track record of success