Fugro EarthData Maps Caribbean Islands

Fugro EarthData is currently producing new high resolution orthoimagery over the islands of Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra in the Caribbean. Contracted by the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) in Belgium, the project comprises a total of 9,300 square kilometers and will involve both color and color-infrared mapping to support the Puerto Rico Planning Board's land management activities.

The airborne acquisition phase, using the Leica ADS40-SH52, was completed at the end of January. Data processing is underway with final deliverables scheduled for the end of March. In awarding the project to Fugro EarthData, VITO cited our experience mapping in the region and ability to meet the aggressive delivery schedule, as two important factors in their decision to select the company.