Spatial Solutions & Surveys
Spatial Solutions builds on Scott Wilson’s
comprehensive capability in traditional topographical and building
surveying, by offering clients a totally integrated planning,
survey and analysis package. We have collaborated with the
University of Nottingham to introduce the latest techniques in
terrestrial laser scanning and unmanned aerial vehicle surveys, so
that our professional surveyors use state-of-the-art
technology.
Our surveys cover a wide range of assets,
including heritage buildings, coastal structures, highway bridges,
railway tunnels, etc and can be used for townscape modelling,
rehabilitation design, accident recording, minerals planning, etc.
Equipment is chosen to obtain the best quality data compatible with
our clients’ requirements.
- Traditional techniques, supplemented by hand-held laser
measuring equipment
- Total Stations incorporating reflectorless technology, reducing
the need for access and improving safety
- Terrestrial Laser Scanning, where millions of data points in
the line of sight are geo-referenced, and can be used to create a
3D virtual environment enhanced by the integrated digital
camera
- Novel systems involving extensible masts or aerial surveys
- Data can be downloaded from remote locations via GSM, to enable
more rapid reporting when required.
Scott Wilson’s geographical coverage, combined
with our responsiveness, ensures that we can mobilise across the
UK. Our breadth of engineering knowledge ensures that we understand
the reason for the survey, and can advise on the best equipment and
techniques, not only to meet our client’s requirements, but also to
provide added value.
Terrestrial Laser Scanning provides great
flexibility; it is non-contact and accurate, covering large areas
quickly if necessary. Data can be loaded into 3D CAD software,
allowing interaction with new structures to be explored, or linked
to a Geographical Information System (GIS) so that information on
asset condition can be accessed by the user. In a more forensic
mode, the reflectivity of measurements can be used to identify
defective or repaired materials; finally data can be used to create
’fly-throughs’ to aid visualisation of schemes.
