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University of Iowa Flood Protection
In June 2008 the University of Iowa experienced a catastrophic flood that caused more than $200 million in damage. The University retained Ayres to develop a flood mitigation plan for the campus. The mitigation plan included an updated hydraulic analysis to establish new flow vs. depth information through the campus. Ayres’ geospatial group developed new… Read More »
WisDOT Ongoing Geospatial Services
Ayres has been providing ongoing geospatial mapping services to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for more than 20 years. WisDOT has come to rely on Ayres for quick-turnaround projects that require highly accurate and detailed specifications. Staying on top of the latest advances in mapping technology is important to WisDOT. Ayres has been providing mobile… Read More »
Advanced Disposal Mapping
Ayres conducted flights in spring 2013 to collect aerial imagery for 21 active landfill sites operated by Advanced Disposal Services. The sites are in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. The aerial imagery was used to create 6-inch orthophotography and 2-foot topographic contours of the active landfill sites. The digital mapping is… Read More »