USGS 3DEP Multi-State Aerial Lidar Collection

Posted on August 6th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman was contracted to lead aerial lidar acquisition and processing across multiple southeastern states as part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The project area included over 8,800 square miles in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and South Carolina—regions impacted by Hurricane Helene. The work was performed in partnership with Merrick & Company, with […]

Arlington County Tree Canopy Assessment

Posted on July 30th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

Our team deployed a dual-sensor setup to gather aerial imagery and lidar data in a single flight. The mission combined a Teledyne Optech Galaxy T2000 lidar sensor with a Phase One digital frame camera, producing a 4-inch GSD image set and QL2-grade lidar.

Solar Farm Mapping

Posted on September 27th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

Performed surveying and engineering services for this 2.1 acres to support development of a solar panel farm. Scope included detailed topographic survey of the area bounded by the woods line.

USACE St. Louis District Flooding

Posted on September 27th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District turned to us, emphasizing the urgency for rapid acquisition of aerial imagery. The task order was to acquire 1,248 square miles of 1’ GSD 4-band color aerial imagery of the Mississippi River above Vicksburg, MS.

Meramec River Flood Imagery

Posted on September 27th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

Missouri’s Meramec River is one of the largest free-flowing waterways in the state. Our team monitored the flood waters and was able to conduct aerial imagery acquisition to pull together a complete coverage of the flooded area for local communities and disaster recovery officials.

Hawaiian Island Resort

Posted on July 5th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Bowman supplied 3D laser scanning, Revit modeling and aerial mapping services for the major remodel of an iconic Hawaiian resort. The iconic facility spanned 15 acres, 11 stories, a 150-foot grade change and hundreds of roaming chickens.

Missouri Platte River Flooding

Posted on May 3rd, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

Our team performed all imagery acquisition and processing as well as most of the LiDAR acquisition (approximately 3,100 square miles) for this project. In order to enable capture of peak flood conditions, typical orthoimagery acquisition specifications for no clouds or haze, etc. were not required for this project.

Jefferson City Tornado Disaster Mapping

Posted on April 19th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

On May 22, 2019, an EF-3 tornado hit Jefferson City, MO. Within a few hours, several geospatial entities within the state established a data acquisition plan. Because of the emergency nature of this project, it was essential to provide data as quickly as possible to assist first responders in relief and recovery activities.

City of Albuquerque International District Library

Posted on March 27th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

Our team was extensively involved in the planning and design for a proposed City of Albuquerque library. The project site encompasses two city blocks of property divided by a public city street. The property was previously developed with a night club and pawn shop which have since been demolished to make way for the new construction.

Las Cruces I-25 Study Corridor

Posted on March 27th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

Our role included subsurface utility engineering quality levels B, C and D along approximately seven miles of I-25 right-of-way from the Dona Ana Interchange south to Lohman Avenue, with an additional seven miles of densely populated utility corridors beneath several arterial roadways and interchanges.