Hydrographic Services
SDI specializes in automated hydrographic surveying using both single‐beam and multibeam
sounding technologies. Hydrographic surveys have been conducted throughout
the State of Florida, other areas of the continental United States, regions of the
Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. SDI also has specialized experience
in remote sensing studies and current, wave and tide studies using self‐recording
gauges.
One of SDI’s primary services that make the firm very unique to the industry is
automated hydrographic employing both single‐beam, dual‐frequency and multi‐beam
technologies. Hydrographic and remote sensing studies are conducted from one of
SDI’s fleet of multiple vessels of varying size, type and capabilities. Typical inland and
nearshore hydrographic surveys are conducted using a 24‐foot survey launch with
enclosed cabin and center‐hull mounted transducer. This vessel has a trailer for
efficient mobilization to any location in Florida. For deep water surveys or survey
operations requiring accommodations and / or long travel, SDI has a 35‐foot launch
with enclosed air‐conditioned cabin, generator, dive compressor, kitchen, head /
shower and sleeping accommodations. This vessel also has a trailer for efficient
mobilization to any location within Florida. For extreme shallow water operations, SDI
has numerous survey skiffs ranging in size for 12 feet to 19 feet. For sediment testing,
including vibra‐coring and dive operations, SDI maintains a 26‐foot survey platform
with open deck and A‐frame.
