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Messing around in boats

Jesse in the boat with the depthsounder at Lake Hood

“There is nothing… half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats”
Kenneth Graham – Wind in the Willows.

We recently had the team messing around in boats at a couple of sites. However, instead of towing a waterskier they had a depthsounder behind them.  The projects required us to get levels inside a couple of ponds and a lake, and we have a depthsounder that integrates nicely with our field equipment. The depth reading, coupled with the reading from our GPS equipment, allows us to build an accurate picture of the contours of the base of the pond or lake.  In these first few projects we were working in water up to 10m deep.

Here’s a photo of Jesse in the boat at Lake Hood.

Jess in the boat with the depthsounder at Lake Hood

 

Once we’ve got the measurements then we’re able to present the data to the client in a variety of ways, and even run some volume calculations.

So, if your pond is a bit deep for your broom handle, then give us a call. We’d love to help.

Author

  • Michael Martin is a Registered Professional Surveyor and Director at Fox, known for his sharp analytical thinking and decades of experience in subdivision design. He specialises in roading and drainage design and contract management, and also leads our IT innovation, solving complex technical challenges for clients and the team.

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