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Image of Fountain Creek taken from a natural color sensor mounted on a UAS
In April 2019 the NUSO completed a study to compare UAS collected data versus traditionally manually collected data for supporting geomorphic surface monitoring. Previous data collection efforts having taken place in February 2016, and January and March of 2017.
Image of Fountain Creek taken from a natural color sensor mounted on a UAS
In April 2019 the NUSO completed a study to compare UAS collected data versus traditionally manually collected data for supporting geomorphic surface monitoring. Previous data collection efforts having taken place in February 2016, and January and March of 2017.
The movie previews a 3-D hydrogeologic model of the Rio Rico and Nogales 7.5’quadrangles Arizona, included in USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2018-5062 (Page and others, 2018). The model was built in EarthVision (Dynamic Graphics, Inc.) 3D modeling software.
The movie previews a 3-D hydrogeologic model of the Rio Rico and Nogales 7.5’quadrangles Arizona, included in USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2018-5062 (Page and others, 2018). The model was built in EarthVision (Dynamic Graphics, Inc.) 3D modeling software.
USGS researchers Todd Burton and Joe Adams flying a UAS at the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea Volcano
USGS researchers Todd Burton and Joe Adams flying a UAS at the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea Volcano
Image of the 2018 Eruption of the Kilauea Volcano taken from a UAS at night
Image of the 2018 Eruption of the Kilauea Volcano taken from a UAS at night
UAS ground control station at the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea Volcano
UAS ground control station at the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea Volcano
Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona
The NUSO, at the request of the National Park Service (NPS), collected high-resolution UAS data over five archeological sites within the park in October of 2018 and then produced highly accurate, high resolution 3D point clouds, orthomosaics, and digital elevation models for each site.
Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona
The NUSO, at the request of the National Park Service (NPS), collected high-resolution UAS data over five archeological sites within the park in October of 2018 and then produced highly accurate, high resolution 3D point clouds, orthomosaics, and digital elevation models for each site.
A FireFLY6 Pro vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing UAS sits on the ground between flights at the Corral Bluffs study area to support fossil studies by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
A FireFLY6 Pro vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing UAS sits on the ground between flights at the Corral Bluffs study area to support fossil studies by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
USGS scientists placing a UAS ground control target at Corral Bluffs
USGS scientists placing a UAS ground control target at Corral Bluffs
Image of Corral Bluffs taken from a natural color sensor mounted on a fixed wing UAS
Image of Corral Bluffs taken from a natural color sensor mounted on a fixed wing UAS
USGS researchers Joe Adams and Mark Bauer at a UAS launch site at Colorado’s Dinosaur Ridge
Jefferson County Open Space and the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge collaborated with the NUSO in September 2018 to collect high-resolution UAS data for use in constructing 3D photogrammetric terrain models of potential landslide areas.
USGS researchers Joe Adams and Mark Bauer at a UAS launch site at Colorado’s Dinosaur Ridge
Jefferson County Open Space and the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge collaborated with the NUSO in September 2018 to collect high-resolution UAS data for use in constructing 3D photogrammetric terrain models of potential landslide areas.
Image of the confluence of the Blue and Colorado Rivers taken from a UAS
USGS hydrologists, with help from the NUSO, planned to evaluate the value of UAS data collected over the confluence of the Blue and Colorado rivers in August 2018 for river discharge calculations and velocity rate evaluation.
Image of the confluence of the Blue and Colorado Rivers taken from a UAS
USGS hydrologists, with help from the NUSO, planned to evaluate the value of UAS data collected over the confluence of the Blue and Colorado rivers in August 2018 for river discharge calculations and velocity rate evaluation.
Image of the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea volcano taken from a Sony RX1R II natural color sensor mounted on a UAS
Image of the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea volcano taken from a Sony RX1R II natural color sensor mounted on a UAS
Leaf On natural color image at the Colorado State Arboretum taken from a UAS
Leaf On natural color image at the Colorado State Arboretum taken from a UAS
USGS researcher Todd Burton prepares a UAS with a mounted lidar sensor
At the request of the National Park Service in October 2017 the NUSO utilized UAS to acquire geospatial data to support development of a flood management plan for the Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming.
USGS researcher Todd Burton prepares a UAS with a mounted lidar sensor
At the request of the National Park Service in October 2017 the NUSO utilized UAS to acquire geospatial data to support development of a flood management plan for the Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming.
USGS scientist using RTK to establish ground control for a UAS mission
USGS scientist using RTK to establish ground control for a UAS mission
UAS launch site at Talus slopes in the Bitterroot National Forest
The Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, with help from the NUSO in July 2017, evaluated the use of UAS in high elevation areas of Montana over Talus slopes to collect the thermal imagery needed to map unique habitats for montane species.
UAS launch site at Talus slopes in the Bitterroot National Forest
The Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, with help from the NUSO in July 2017, evaluated the use of UAS in high elevation areas of Montana over Talus slopes to collect the thermal imagery needed to map unique habitats for montane species.
Research Geologist Leah Morgan working in the USGS Argon Geochronology Laboratory in Denver
Research Geologist Leah Morgan working in the USGS Argon Geochronology Laboratory in Denver
An ideal ice core site is the highest, flattest glacier in a region. In 2016, a transect of 7-9 m ice cores was drilled on the Matthes Glacier, Juneau Icefield to determine if recent fires are affecting the glacier surface. (Photo: Lucas Foglia, used with permission)
An ideal ice core site is the highest, flattest glacier in a region. In 2016, a transect of 7-9 m ice cores was drilled on the Matthes Glacier, Juneau Icefield to determine if recent fires are affecting the glacier surface. (Photo: Lucas Foglia, used with permission)
USGS scientist Joe Adams preparing a UAS for launch at the Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
USGS scientist Joe Adams preparing a UAS for launch at the Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
Natural color image of Fall Creek Lake taken from a UAS
The NUSO performed UAS-based data collection during the November 2016 drawdown at Fall Creek Lake to help determine the effectiveness of this high-resolution imagery for generating digital elevation models (DEMs) with detailed reservoir bathymetry.
Natural color image of Fall Creek Lake taken from a UAS
The NUSO performed UAS-based data collection during the November 2016 drawdown at Fall Creek Lake to help determine the effectiveness of this high-resolution imagery for generating digital elevation models (DEMs) with detailed reservoir bathymetry.
Natural color image of the Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge taken from a UAS
Natural color image of the Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge taken from a UAS