AAM (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

 

  THAILAND

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• (2020 - 2021) AAMT carried out Network Survey Control, 3D Scanning, TruView colour model, and Revit model production for Siemens Logistics Automation Systems Ltd. at  the MTB (baggage transfer area), Suvarnabhumi Airport.  The Scope of Work for the project was for AAM (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (AAMT) to establish and survey a rigorous network of survey control points, carry out 3D scanning, produce a colour TruView point cloud model, and produce a Revit model of a nominal footprint area of 17,000 square metres at the MBT area at  Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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• (2020) AAMT carried out detailed high accuracy Topographic Survey of an area of 40,000 square metres for our client Constant Energy Services (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (CET), at Samut Sakhon for the design of a PV Solar Farm for private industrial production facilities. The Grid System for the project is referenced to UTM WGS84 Z47N,  Thai Geoid Model 2017, and the Level Datum is referenced to Mean Sea Level (MSL). 

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• (2019) Detailed dimensional survey of basement areas of Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok. The purpose of the survey was to assist in the investigation of a problem with flooding in the basement of the Hotel when there is heavy rain. Survey work by AAMT was carried out in close consultation with the engineer assigned to the project. The requirement included survey of the areas beneath the concrete floors of the basement. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology was utilised  for the sub­-floor / sub-terranium components of the survey.

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• (2018) Hydrographic Survey of Ocean Marina at km 157 Na Jomtien Sattahip, Chonburi. Survey included boat pens and approach channel. Output and deliverables included accurate three dimensional model of the sea bed.

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• (2016-2018) Topographic surveys and volume survey measurement for quarry and canal construction projects near Ubon Ratchathani and Saraburi. Surveys carried out monthly for a period of more than one year.

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• (2017) Topographic surveys for commercial and residential development in Bangkok

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• (2016) Building survey of 36 floor high rise building in Bangkok using precise total station and terrestrial laser scanning methodology. Outputs included reality modeling of all physical features in  the building.​

 

• (2015) Differential static and RTK GPS survey to establish ground control points for airborne laser survey (LiDAR) for development of high speed rail in Thailand. The survey corridor of interest was from Bangkok to Rayong and from Bangkok to Nong Khai.

 

• (2014) Hydrographic survey of Ocean Marina boat pens area and approach channel.

 

• (2013-2015) High precision Dimensional Control (DC) survey at fabrication plant at Laem Chabang. The task over the three year period was to carry out rigorous quality control for work carried out by other surveyors.

 

• (2013) Topographic and as built detail survey of Amari Palm Reef Resort at Koh Samui. The purpose of the survey was for major renovations and extensions to the resort.

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• (2012) For a land development project in Phetchaburi Province AAMT established an extensive network of ground control points using long occupation differential GPS measurement. Extensive field topographic survey of high definition areas were carried out. Integration of cadastral surveys were carried out as part of the project survey.  AAMT carried out digital photogrammetric terrain modeling and digital contouring, including the production of digital colour orthophoto maps of a project area of 120 square kilometres.

 

• (2011) High accuracy field topographic survey of the Amata Springs Country Club Golf Course using a combination of Differential Static GPS, Total Station, and RTK GPS survey methodologies. One of the end products from the survey included animated 3D visualisation surface models of the golf course which incorporated colour photography.

 

• (2011)  Rigorous high accuracy RTK GPS and rapid static GPS survey of approximately 400 line kilometres for gravity surveys in the Surat Thani area.

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  LAO PDR

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• MINING: Survey and Mapping for major mining developments in Lao PDR, including Gold Copper Mines at Sepon and Phu Bia.  Establishment of initial networks of ground survey control points, survey work for exploration through development, operation, production, and maintenance. Comprehensive topographic surveys and digital photogrammetric mapping using stereoscopic large format aerial photography and high resolution stereoscopic satellite imagery were carried out for the mining projects. Work included on going quality control of the mine owners’  surveying systems and requirements.

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      (2019) Surveys at Borneng Poymetallic Mine site for Asiana Minerals Ltd (AML). Surveys included :-

 

            . Establishment of a network of geodetic control ponts using long occupation DGPS.

            . Check and rationalise grid system and elevation datum previously established by others.

            . High accuracy topographic survey of active tin pit mine area of approximately 40 hectares.

            . High accuracy topographic survey of active gold mine areas of approximately 10 hectares.

            . Survey of a selection of drill holes.

            . Survey of geology exploration trenches.

            . Survey of stockpile volumes.

            . Computation of pit excavation volumes.

            . Analysis of drill hole logs.

            . Production of digital drawings for mine planning.

 

• HYDROPOWER: Surveys for numerous hydropower projects in Lao PDR, including Nam Theun 2, Theun Hinboun Expansion, and Hou Sahong. Surveys carried out over many continuous years included network control surveys, topographic surveys, hydrographic surveys, flood plain surveys, river cross sections, digital photogrammetric mapping, and ADCP survey measurements.

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       (2020) Acoustic Doppler Current Profile (ADCP) surveys for Don Sahong Power Company. ADCP measurements were carried out at 

       eight (8) selected sites / locations on the Mekong River. At each of the selected sites / locations, AAMT measured multiple, a minimum

       of 4,  ADCP transects along the same (nominal) alignment between the two banks of the river at each location, alternating left bank to

       right bank, and right bank to left bank.

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• LAND DEVELOPMENT: Field control surveys, topographic, engineering, and set out surveys for major land & residential development projects. Establish base lines, set out road network design, and other facilities and infrastructure. Tasks included training and developing a local project survey team, input to inventory for environmental monitoring and management, close liaison with other project consultants.

 

• MEKONG RIVER NAVIGATION: Surveys of the Mekong River over a 6 year period to develop a safe and reliable navigation system for commercial river boats. The surveys were carried out from the Golden Triangle (Thai / Lao / Myanmar border) in the north to downriver from Pakse in the south, and included  survey of control networks, establish new river chart data, topographic and hydrographic surveys, detailed large scale mapping of key areas of the Mekong river bed, and ADCP measurement surveys.

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  CAMBODIA

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• Near shore ADCP measurements to measure ocean currents and characteristics for a future power plant in the south of Cambodia near Sihanoukville. Measurements were carried out continuously 24 hours each day for a period of 1 week using static ocean-floor mounted ADCP equipment. An automatic recording tide gauge was established for the task.

 

• Project quality control for the establishment of a network of differential static and RTK GPS control points for airborne laser (LiDAR) survey of a 450 kilometre corridor for the development of a new railway. Final compilation of technical report.

 

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  INDIA

 

• Topographic survey of a remote area in Madhya Pradesh State in India as part of a mining exploration team.

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  BANGLADESH

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   AAMT / Mr Dennis Rose appointed to the position of Specialist Photogrammetry Consultant for assignment on the Bangladesh Land  Administration Reform Project (under ADB TA No. 3054-BAN).  The tasks completed included :-

 

• organise and carry out aerial survey photography of four (4) separate pilot project areas in Bangladesh,

• establish field survey control using GPS and total station, and photo identify image control for digital photogrammetric mapping,

• produce large scale digital photo maps of the four (4) pilot project areas,

• carry out cadastral mapping using the digital photo maps,

• carry out field verification and field completion of the cadastral mapping produced using the photo maps,

• conduct a public awareness campaign on the use of aerial photogrammetry and its application to cadastral mapping,

• carry out training of Bangladeshi counterparts in the techniques of digital photogrammetry for cadastral mapping,

• carry out a study and assess the social acceptability and cost effectiveness of aerial photogrammetry and its utilisation for cadastral mapping,

• produce a training manual on the use of aerial photogrammetry for cadastral mapping in Bangladesh,

• produce a detailed comprehensive report on all aspects of the project.

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  NEPAL

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• Carry out differential static GPS surveys to establish a network of survey control points in and around the Kathmandu City and Valley area for the purpose of urban and regional photogrammetric mapping using high resolution stereoscopic satellite imagery.

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  MYANMAR

 

• Survey of a high profile heritage building in Yangon as part of a new property development whereby the existing heritage building is included as an integral part of the project development. Survey methodology included high precision terrestrial laser scanning of complete interior and exterior of the building to produce point cloud model and Revit Model to support reality modeling for design.

 

• Establish a comprehensive network of geodetic survey control by GPS over an area of approximately 18,000 square kilometres in the north east of Myanmar, photo-identify control points for mapping, and carry out digital photogrammetric mapping at scales 1:10000 and 1:2000, with contour intervals of 5 metres and 2 metres, of the Salween River valley and proposed dam sites and weir site, for hydropower project development. Project included transfer of accurate horizontal and vertical geodetic control from Thailand to Myanmar,  establishment of a rigorous network of permanent survey control monuments for engineering works, and survey of river cross sections. All survey and mapping results were provided in digital and graphical form, and a comprehensive technical report was produced.

 

• Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) surveys of a number of river systems in Myanmar as part of studies and planning for various hydropower projects.

 

 

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  SOUTH KOREA

 

• Carry out differential static GPS surveys to establish a network of survey control points in the southern part of South Korea for the purpose of urban and regional photogrammetric mapping using high resolution stereoscopic satellite imagery.

 

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  PHILIPPINES

 

• Airborne GPS Controlled Photogrammetric (GPSCP) survey of a semi-active volcanic area (post eruption Mt Pinatubo) in the Philippines. The Mt Pinatubo Project area block was covered by approximately 1,000 stereoscopic models. High accuracy airborne GPS control, aerial triangulation preparation, measurement, and block adjustment. Tasks included project management (airborne GPS and photogrammetric components), site inspections and selection of field survey control locations, implementation of initial field tests, photogrammetric aerial triangulation and block adjustment in Japan.

 

 

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  TAIPEI

 

• Carry out differential static GPS surveys to establish a network of survey control points in and around Taipei for the purpose of urban photogrammetric mapping using high resolution stereoscopic satellite imagery.

 

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  SRI LANKA

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• AAM (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  was commissioned to carry out the production of a DTM (digital terrain model) and digital orthophoto of an area of 25 square kilometres, to cover the area of interest for a Mineral Sand Project in Sri Lanka.  The scope of work defined was to produce digital terrain model (DTM) data, with expected accuracy in the order of +/- 0.5 metre, to cover a (general) north-south strip from the shoreline 500 metres wide inland. The length of the strip was defined as 50 kilometres, resulting in an area of 25 square kilometres for the DTM. High resolution stereoscopic satellite imagery was used to carry out digital photogrammetric mapping of the client’s area of interest. Cross sections running in a general east-west direction were generated as part of the output and deliverables.

 

 

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  VIETNAM

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• AAMT appointed surveying and mapping consultant to carry out all survey control and large scale mapping for 40 kilometres of onshore natural gas pipeline, Nam Con Son Pipeline Project. Tasks carried out and completed by AAMT included :-

 

       - establishment of rigorous network of GPS geodetic survey control

       - establishment of precise level control,

       - rationalisation of grid systems, origins of co-ordinates, level datums, and computation of transformations between various geodetic  

         survey systems,

       - establish survey interface between offshore and onshore survey systems,

       - precisely locate existing buried natural gas pipeline, and multiple LNG pipelines,

       - large scale digital topographic mapping of right of way corridor for location of new pipeline,

       - large scale digital topographic mapping of plant sites and other infrastructure facilities,

       - production of full digital and graphical output of all surveys and mapping,

       - fly large format colour metric aerial survey photography to cover the entire pipeline route and surrounding areas,

       - produce digital colour photomaps from aerial photography,

       - carry out digital video survey of complete project area, including comprehensive geo-referenced indexing,

       - extensive geotechnical study and soil investigation, including drilling and laboratory analysis, for the plant sites and other infrastructure 

         facilities,

       - extensive work involving detection and disposal of large quantities of unexploded

       - ordnance (UXO) within the project area,

       - continuous and close liaison with all levels of Vietnamese authority and community,

       - production of comprehensive technical reports on all aspects of the survey, mapping, geotechnical, and UXO components of  the work.

 

• AAMT / Dennis Rose, appointed to carry out specialist digital photogrammetric consultancy work for the project ‘Modernisation of Cadastral Mapping and Land Recording, Vietnam. The tasks included the application of the technology of photogrammetry in use for specific areas of land use management, transferring of the technology, technical training for preparing and developing the technology for the whole country. Specifically, the work involved assistance in the development of a complete mapping production plan, including the design and supervision related to the establishment of GPS survey control, development of a production plan for each of the specific project alternatives ; the digitised stereo model, the rectified photo maps, the digital orthophoto maps, and give advice accordingly during production. The tasks also involved giving guidance and presenting training on each production step, evaluation of each of the stages and recommending improvements, and design of a mapping program for introduction to the whole country.

 

• Conduct training programs and practical workshops for Vietnamese counterparts in the use of differential static GPS.

 

• Large scale topographic survey of the proposed gas pipeline landfall area at Long Hai, Vietnam, as part of the Nam Con Son Gas Pipeline Project. The onshore area of approximately 40 hectares  was surveyed in conjunction with additional survey of the nearshore area to establish and verify the interface between the hydrographic (offshore) and the onshore survey data. 

 

• The scope of work defined by the client, and tasks completed by AAMT included :-

 

      1. Establish and verify land ownership and boundaries

      2. Establish and verify details of any service (i.e. cables, pipes, drains, etc.) including location, depth, material and condition.

      3. Establish topographic details (relative to onshore and offshore horizontal / vertical datums)

      4. Establish and define overlying soils and vegetation

      5. Establish and verify the position and depth of Bach Ho pipeline and mark its position where buried

      6. Establish and verify position of Bach Ho pipeline Right of Way and mark its position

      7. Mark position of new pipeline and tie-in point

      8. Compare results from previous topographic survey and identify variances

      9. Survey to extend 50 m to the west of the boundary with Anoasis Resort.

    10. Survey to extend to 100 m east of the existing Bach Ho pipeline.

 

• Outputs and deliverables included a comprehensive, fully illustrated report, and large scale digital topographic survey drawings (onshore and offshore) with a graphical output scale of 1:500 with 0.5 metre contours. All reports and digital survey drawing data were delivered on CD and in hardcopy form.

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  MALAYSIA

 

• Carry out differential static GPS surveys to establish a network of survey control points in and around Kuching for the purpose of urban photogrammetric mapping using high resolution stereoscopic satellite imagery.