Function
Hydrographic surveys examine the impact of the floating offshore wind farm development on local sedimentation and coastal processes such as erosion. This is often part of the geophysical survey. These surveys are also part of the post construction monitoring during the operations phase.
What it costs*
About £800,00 for a 450 MW floating offshore wind farm.
Who supplies them
Specialist hydrographic survey companies: Fugro, Gardline and MMT.
Impact modelling consultants: ABPmer and HR Wallingford.
Key facts
Understanding the sedimentation environment of the proposed site is of particular importance as it informs the scour characteristics of the site and subsequent protection measures required.
What’s in it
- Crews
- Survey equipment
- Vessels
- Analysis and reporting