Technology

Technology That Powers Precision
Cutting-Edge Surveying

At Terrayn Land Consulting, we believe that the best results begin with the best data. That’s why we’ve invested in a suite of advanced surveying technologies to deliver accuracy, efficiency, and clarity across every stage of your project—from planning and design to execution and compliance.

Our technology ecosystem ensures your infrastructure is built on facts, not assumptions.

Our Core Technologies
LIDAR Scanning
High-Resolution Terrain Mapping

LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses pulsed lasers to measure distances, creating detailed 3D maps of terrain and structures with centimeter-level accuracy. It’s our go-to tool for:

  • Earthworks design and cut/fill calculations
  • Environmental setback mapping
  • Hydrology and watershed modeling

LIDAR helps us detect subtle changes in slope and elevation that other tools miss—giving you confidence in every design decision.

Drone-Based Surveying
Fast, Safe, and Cost-Effective

Our fleet of commercial-grade drones, including the DJI M350 with L2 LIDAR sensors and P1 photogrammetry cameras, allows us to capture high-resolution aerial data quickly and safely.

Applications include:

  • Photogrammetric 3D site models
  • Construction progress tracking
  • Vegetation and surface feature analysis

Drone-based surveys reduce the need for on-foot inspections, improving safety while delivering comprehensive visual and analytical insights.

RTK Surveying
Real-Time Precision on the Ground

RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS enables us to achieve sub-inch accuracy for location and elevation points. RTK is ideal for:

  • Establishing layout control points
  • Verifying as-built features
  • Supporting machine-guided grading

It bridges the gap between digital designs and real-world implementation—ensuring that what’s built matches what was planned.

Sonar Bathymetric Mapping
Mapping the Unseen

Using unmanned boats equipped with sonar (e.g., Sonarmite echo sounders), we perform bathymetric surveys to map the shape and depth of underwater surfaces.

How Bathymetric Surveying Helps you:

  • Reservoir and pond volume calculations
  • Water crossing assessments
  • Support for watershed and floodplain modeling

Bathymetrics ensure your water management strategies are grounded in reality—not estimates.

Machine Control
Precision Grading from the Cab

Our 3D site models are compatible with GPS-based machine control systems used in modern bulldozers and graders. This allows operators to:

  • Follow automated grading paths
  • Maintain proper elevation and slope
  • Avoid restricted zones with digital boundaries

Machine control improves speed, precision, and efficiency on the job site—reducing rework and manual staking.

Custom Software
Data Integration

Behind every scan or flight is a streamlined digital workflow. We process data using industry-standard tools (CAD, GIS, and proprietary modeling software) to deliver:

  • Actionable visualizations and reports
  • Regulatory-ready documentation
  • Seamless handoff to engineering and construction teams

Our integrated approach means the right data flows to the right people at the right time.

How Our Technology Supports Your Project

Whether you’re designing a plant, planning a watershed crossing, or scouting oilfield terrain, Terrayn’s technology delivers value through:

Faster Project Startups

Rapid data collection and processing

Greater Design Accuracy

Buildable, reliable plans that reduce rework

Improved Safety

Reduced field exposure through drone and remote methods

Total Data Alignment

Consistency from initial survey to final build

Ready to Work Smarter?

Let’s put data to work for your next project. From LIDAR-powered earthworks to sonar-based water mapping, Terrayn’s technology delivers clarity where it counts.