Analysis Services

We undertake three main types of analytical service:

Sediment and soil analysis

Particle size analysis by dry and wet sieving
Particle size analysis by laser diffraction
Particle size analysis by microscopy
Quantitative colour analysis
Loss on ignition determination
Acid weight loss determination
Particle shape analysis
Particle surface textural analysis
Mineralogical analysis
Chemical analysis
Freeze drying

Particle size analysis using Coulter LS230 and sieve shakers

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Processing of topographic and bathymetric data

Topographic profile and 3D GPS topographic survey data
LiDAR data
Bathymetric profile data
3D swath bathymetric data
Digitization and rectification of historical maps
Digitization and rectification of aerial photographs
Data synthesis with GIS
Quantitative volumetric change analysis from digital elevation models

LiDAR topographic surveys

Bathymetric surveys

Air photograph analysis

Processing and analysis of environmental data

Wind data
Tide gauge data
Wave data
River flow data
Lake water level data
Groundwater level data

Monthly tide levels recorded at Hinkley Point, Somerset

Annual wave rose for Southwold, Suffolk

Recent clients include: CEFAS, Grontmij, Coffey, Countryside Council for Wales, Northwest Coastal Group, Gwynedd Council, APEM, Anglian Water, National Trust, Partrac