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River Digital Twin®

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Creating components for river catchment digital twins that improve design, management and forecasting for flood alleviation and habitat management projects.

Our surveyors bring together data from different sensors to provide detailed geospatial and environmental data which is used to inform flood and environmental projects. Having a river digital twin enables land managers, engineers and ecologists to be better informed on the full ecosystem, river and floodplain geometry and therefore make more balanced decisions when proposing interventions that influence the hydrology and ecology of the river corridor. Our surveyors measure detail above and below the water surface to provide full information in colourised point clouds, photogrammetry, hi-resolution orthomosaic images and digital terrain models (DTMs).

River Digital twins are typically used for feature extraction on multidisciplinary projects where the extracted data is exported to third party software for flood forecasting and habitat creation. The river digital twin becomes an invaluable engagement tool between designers, managers and stakeholders of the site, who use it to plan projects, analyse vegetation types and heights, extract river channel geometry, extract topographic survey geometry, record soil and water sample data, record temporal 2d orthomosaic images in layers, design habitats, map underground services, add weather data and much more. This can be achieved using a multitude of surveying sensors from both the ground and the air such as Drone Surveys and RPAS Surveys.

Digital twins can be shared on a number of different platforms from cloud databases to GIS software. Having the digital twin ensures that you always have the right level of survey data and visual references of your asset, it also enables you to merge georeferenced temporal data to help understand trends and changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about River Digital Twin®:

What is a River Digital Twin®?

A River Digital Twin® is a sophisticated, data-driven replica of a river system. This virtual model integrates real-time data, historical records, and advanced simulations to mirror the behaviour of the actual river environment. From monitoring water flow and sediment transport to identifying potential flood risks, it’s a game-changing tool for decision-makers, engineers, and environmentalists.

How River Digital Twin® Benefits You

Accuracy: Access precise, real-time data for comprehensive river analysis.
Efficiency: Save time and resources by replacing traditional monitoring methods.
Safety: Reduce hazards by predicting high-risk events with advanced simulations.

Why Choose a River Digital Twin®?

Predictive Analysis: Anticipate changes in river behaviour, including flood risks and erosion patterns.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Make data-informed choices for infrastructure projects and environmental conservation.
Sustainability: Support ecological preservation by understanding the impact of interventions.
Cost Efficiency: Reduce costs associated with physical surveying and mitigate risks early.

Who can benefit from a River Digital Twin®?

Our River Digital Twin technology supports diverse industries, including:

Flood Risk Management: Improve planning and response strategies.
Civil Engineering: Design resilient infrastructure with accurate river data.
Environmental Conservation: Protect aquatic ecosystems effectively.
Urban Development: Plan sustainable urban expansions near river systems.