UAV Survey
Accurate surveys are critical to understanding low-lying, flood prone locations. Surprisingly, the Galápagos Islands—one of the most scientifically studied sites in the world—lacks such data. Without a consistent and unified vertical datum, neither tides nor storm surge can be accurately referenced to the land. Our team used UAVs (drones) and GPS/ GNSS site survey equipment to record aerial survey information of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno’s shoreline and ravines. This information will be essential for modeling past and future storm surge, sea-level rise, and tsunami scenarios as it relates to the island’s urban growth and coastal areas.
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The Environmental Modeling Lab (EMLab) is an applied research unit of the Weitzman School of Design’s McHarg Center, specializing in the the analysis, simulation, and visualization of environmental systems.
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Nov, 2022 ︎︎︎
The November issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine features a wonderful new article showcasing some of the work by the EMLab and its members. See more details on the news page.
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The Environmental Modeling Lab (EMLab) is an applied research unit of the Weitzman School of Design’s McHarg Center, specializing in the the analysis, simulation, and visualization of environmental systems.
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For more information, please contact one of the co-directors: Sean Burkholder (seanburk@design.upenn.edu);
Karen M’Closkey (mcloskey@design.upenn.edu); or Keith VanDerSys (kvand@design.upenn.edu)
Karen M’Closkey (mcloskey@design.upenn.edu); or Keith VanDerSys (kvand@design.upenn.edu)