Woolpert Contracted to Acquire Topographic, Bathymetric Lidar Data, Imagery for Tonga
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NUKU'ALOFA, Kingdom of Tonga, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ -
-- This project for the Pacific Community incorporates the acquisition and
processing of newly acquired data and imagery to assist in improving navigation
safety, disaster resilience and support for the recent volcanic eruption.
The Pacific Community (SPC(
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)) has contracted with Woolpert(
) to acquire topographic and bathymetric lidar data and aerial imagery that can
be used to develop digital elevation models for the Kingdom of Tonga. The
information and derived products will support nautical charting for navigation
safety, infrastructure planning and rehabilitation, and disaster resilience and
recovery.
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This project complements and expands on similar geospatial data acquisitions
Woolpert has performed throughout the Pacific, including projects currently
underway in Vanuatu(
). The lidar data will support various sector agencies including the Ministry
of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate
Change and Communications (MEIDECC); Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural
Resources; Ministry of Infrastructure; and Tonga Ports Authority.
This project is part of SPC's Pacific Resilience Program, funded by the World
Bank, which is working to strengthen early warning systems and enhance natural
disaster and climate change resilience across Pacific Island countries prone to
natural disasters. In January 2022, Tonga was the site of the world's most
powerful volcanic eruption in 30 years when Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted,
generating tsunamis across the Pacific.
Woolpert is employing data, imagery and resources from multiple partners to
optimize the utilization and application of this collection. Satellite imagery
collected by Planet(
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3562043-1&h=882819502&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planet.com%2F&a=Planet
) following the eruption is helping determine whether water clarity is suitable
for bathymetric lidar acquisition. The lidar data and imagery is being acquired
with survey aircraft provided by Kiwi Air(
), an aviation firm based in New Zealand.
About Woolpert
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and
strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in
the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public,
private and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global
Design Firm, has earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications and
actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect.
Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has 1,900 employees and more than 60
offices on four continents. For more, visit www.woolpert.com.
Media contact: Woolpert PR Manager Jill Kelley; +1 937-531-1258,
jill.kelley@woolpert.com
SOURCE: Woolpert
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