Bowman has captured and delivered lidar data since the early 2000s. We have completed projects for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), oil and gas companies, state departments of transportation and all levels of government. We have been awarded three consecutive Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) five-year contracts with the USACE – St. Louis District.
Bowman owns three Optech Galaxy lidar sensors, among the most advanced and efficient sensors available today. They use innovative lidar technology enhancements and incorporated flight and calibration software for significantly increased sensor performance, collection efficiency, improved data quality, and a simplified collection process. We also own a Riegl VQ 1560 III-S lidar sensor that provides unmatched efficiency and precision in large-scale aerial lidar surveying.
For efficiency of acquisition, we have a proven solution to provide simultaneous elevation and image data collection. Our Galaxy Prime lidar systems can be paired with our Phase One digital frame camera systems, with both sets of data collected simultaneously. The dual-sensor configuration reduces flight time, ensures the ground conditions match between the datasets and improves the spatial match of the imagery and lidar data. During post-processing the GNSS+INS trajectory solution is used to process data from both sensors.
Digital Samples
- Lidar Sample 1 (Hydro Collection)
- Lidar Sample 2 (Classified Point Cloud)
- Classified Point Cloud Sample 1
- Classified Point Cloud Sample 2
- Intensity Image Sample 1
- Intensity Image Sample 2
Lidar Applications
- Infrastructure and construction management
- Agriculture
- Urban planning
- Telecommunications
- Oil and gas management
- Natural resources management
- Flood risk management
- Wildlife management
- Forest resources management
- Geologic resource assessment