Resource Sector Geomatics & Remote Sensing with Genesis Aviation

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatics Program offers a cohesive reporting system that unifies all surveillance methods. The model ensures accurate and consistent data across your entire geographic area, including satellite, fixed, and rotary wing, as well as drone visual line-of-sight operation. In addition, we advise on visual inspections, leak detections, GIS integration, and standard reporting in compliance with local regulations.

Specifically, during the construction process, regular aerial monitoring keeps you appraised of progress. The development reports can include overall mapping, quantitative measurements, environmental impact assessments on nearby flora, and geotechnical analysis including 3D data products.

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatics Program provides the ability to inspect high or remote areas with airborne cameras and other NDT instruments. The added value is proven through prevention of unplanned failures. Sensor data, combined with machine learning, speeds up large and extensive inspection projects like bridges, communication towers, large aircraft, and tall structures. Properly implemented, the aerial inspections offer efficiency gains in allowing regular operations during inspections, and with the ability to check structural integrity to the centimeter, the user can identify potential issues before they become critical and provide thorough documentation for insurance purposes.

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatic Program incorporates an array of remote sensing technology, designed to conduct multi-faceted surveys in diverse and complex terrains. Genesis’s operational experience encompasses the acquisition of data across major geographic regions within North and South America. Our systems incorporate the advanced technology, which includes satellite and aerial imagery, magnetic and electromagnetic geophysical tools sourced from an airborne vehicle, and 3D modelling based on satellite radar, photogrammetry, or LiDar. The result is the acquisition of quality data providing the opportunity for reliable interpretations, with a view towards completing the program in a cost-effective, time-sensitive and safe environment.

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatics Program can be scheduled for the inspection of turbines affording the opportunity to observe blade and mechanical integrity. Knowledge of potential failures allows for efficient maintenance planning and minimizes downtime. We offer both visual and infrared photography, highlighting temperature deviations that indicate stressed areas or leaks. The equipment has a drone-borne wash system that can rinse the blades of insects and debris, increasing performance and efficiency. New technology is being developed to bring Eddy Current Array Non-Destructive Testing methods onto drone aerial platforms for material integrity testing.

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatics Program can track the current state of infrastructure, suitability of wild spaces, and wildlife numbers, with minimal environmental impact. We utilize orthomosaic imagery implemented into a Geographic Information System, allowing for complete overview and reporting.

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatics Program captures the remote data and then, through our expertise, presents it in a compelling and meaningful way. The information is combined with interviews, videography, and storytelling. Our world-class media partners will convey precisely the message you need for the public, investors, and stakeholders.

Genesis Aviation’s Geomatic Programs are readily adapted for our clients who have their own in-house technical departments, drawing upon our technical personnel and complying with internal processes and data integrity. Training programs are available to staff, respecting all aspects of safe drone and sensor operations. Genesis ensures that all policies and procedures result in both regulatory compliance and efficiencies. Drones are tools that are readily adapted to a wide range of operational circumstances. Once the program is implemented, our clients shall have the knowledge to deploy the technology in a safe and consistent manner. The decades of experience by Genesis’s professionals within Canada’s aviation industry ensures that each of our clients’ systems & operating procedures conform to the industry’s best practices.

There is a variety of cameras suitable for airborne applications: visible light; infrared; narrow-band spectrum; and hyperspectral. Each camera offers a unique perspective from above. In addition, the specific advantages each camera provides can gather data on vegetation, soil composition, rock and mineral quality. On a drone, the cameras are positioned and flown with high accuracy. Other vehicle platforms, such as satellites, offer advantages in large area mapping.

Lasers use reflected pulses to gather data with incredible accuracy. We offer LiDAR (light detection and ranging), with a scanner attached to a plane, helicopter, or drone and used to collect 3D data, penetrating through most vegetation and tree canopies. Airborne scanning is an alternative to tripod-mounted scanners, for faster, more complete coverage in facility inspections.

Sensors identify heat radiation, finding hotspots underground or on-site, and contribute to nocturnal mapping abilities. This equipment is useful in looking for anomalies in a variety of surfaces. Using the differing rates of heating and cooling in materials, we can take advantage of natural cycles. A surface, scanned during a time of ambient temperature change, will highlight areas such as water or oil leaks, corrosion and insulation gaps.

From methane sensors to visual leak detectors, these are extremely useful for oilfields, pipelines, and other areas where fugitive emissions are a common problem. Aircraft and drones can quickly scan large areas and monitor for leaks.

The primary disadvantage of modern remote sensing is the immense volume of raw data collected and the difficulty of processing that content into high value actionable data. A critical component to all our services is methodical automation. Your primary objective is practical information that can be used to make business decisions. We will ensure that your data is transformed into accurate, insightful, translatable reports.

Aerial hypersonic gauge thickness, caged drones for confined spaces, and other airborne magnetic and electromagnetic sensors are available on request.