DML recently completed a shallow pond survey using its remotely operated vessel “KOURA”. The small radio controlled vessel undertook a single beam survey of a shallow suspended sediment pond for volume calculations. 

The platform was ideal in this situation due to:

• Very shallow nature of the pond
• Confined feeder channel
• Suspended sediment may have caused issues with a traditional water-cooled outboard engine
• Clean up of the vessel and equipment was a lot quicker
• Contact with the pond water was kept to a minimum.

If you would like to know more about this capability and whether or not it is suitable for your project, contact info@dmlsurveys.co.nz