Brought to you live from Ho-Hum Marina and Bellport Marina, Jacob Colon presents our latest Story from the Field! Watch as Jacob navigates the waters of Ho-Hum Marina and Belport Marina, demonstrating how our engineers tackle hydrographic surveys!
The survey’s primary goal, at the Village of Bellport, encompassing both Bellport Marina and the Fire Island Docking Area at Ho-Hum Marina, is to collect hydrographic, topographic, and boundary data to determine if dredging is needed to facilitate easier navigation for boats entering and exiting the marina and entrance channel.
Comprehensive + Accurate Marina Surveying
Equipped with advanced technology, our marine survey teams utilized the Norbit iWMBS multibeam sonar integrated with an inertial measurement unit and NTRIP Client, mounted on a Norbit Portus Pole, enhanced with RTK corrections and sound velocity profile information. Simultaneously, the on-site engineers collected topographic and boundary data to provide a comprehensive overview of the marinas. From this data, we can extract elevation contours, cross-sections, spot elevations, and identify subsurface features.
At McLaren Engineering Group, our divisions often collaborate to engineer the best solutions for our clients, and this project is a prime example. The combined efforts of our marine, survey, and civil engineering teams ensured a comprehensive and accurate solution for the Village of Bellport.
Video Transcript
Greetings from Bellport, Long Island.
The marine team and the civil team are out conducting a hydro and land survey.
Today we’re doing Bellport Marina.
Yesterday, we were at Ho-Hum Marina over on Fire Island.
Great example of the collaboration between divisions here at McLaren and all the cool work we can do.