>Woolpert Chief Scientist Qassim Abdullah published his “Overview of the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, Edition 2, Version 2 (2024)” in the spring edition of Lidar Magazine.

The article provides a comprehensive tutorial for those seeking to align their mapping practices with industry standards and guidelines,” Abdullah said. “The mapping field is still transitioning from traditional methods based on paper maps to new approaches based on digital technologies and informed by updated standards and guidelines. This article offers information intended to support professionals in producing high-quality products according to current accuracy standards and best practices.”

The PDF is below, courtesy of Lidar Magazine. For more from this publication, visit lidarmag.com.

Led by the state’s Geographic Information Office (GIO), Arkansas has leveraged baseline 3DEP digital elevation data to reduce costly agricultural water usage, mitigate flood risks, identify dangerous geohazards, and accelerate infrastructure development activities. As a result, Arkansas residents are safer, their farms are more sustainable, and the overall business climate has grown more attractive.”

Shelby Johnson, the director of the TSS Division of GIS for Arkansas, and Woolpert Program Director Sam Moffat, GISP outline why Arkansas jumped at the chance to be part of the next-generation refresh phase of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), conducted by the US Geological Survey.

This article was published in Lidar Magazine: Refreshing the 3DEP Baseline – LIDAR Magazine

With the demand for data centres continuing to increase, a RIBAJ webinar heard the insights of architects and manufacturers specialising in this growing sector

To view the article, please visit the RIBAJ website.

The National Geodetic Survey is modernizing the National Spatial Reference System in the United States. This involves significant updates to the official reference frames and vertical datum used across the country and will impact the entire geospatial industry. The Modernized NSRS will include improved accuracies and enhanced interoperability and sustainability of geospatial data and systems.

The ASPRS NSRS Modernization Working Group produced this paper to help prepare the geospatial industry for the upcoming changes. It serves as a guide for industry professionals to understand the implications of the Modernized NSRS and recommendations to begin preparing for it. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to ensure a smooth transition to the new reference frames and vertical datum.

This working group includes Woolpert Vice President and Lead Scientist Qassim Abdullah, Oregon State University’s Christopher Parrish and Jenna Borberg, Linda Foster of Esri and NSPS, and Stephen White of NOAA and the National Geodetic Survey.

This paper was published in the ASPRS journal, Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing. Here is a link to that site: PE&RS Issues – ASPRS

The article PDF also is shared here, courtesy of ASPRS.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration contracted Woolpert to conduct an extensive survey of several southwestern Chesapeake Bay tributaries, including the Potomac, Rappahannock, James, and York Rivers. The goal was to collect much-needed bathymetric data to unlock numerous benefits for an array of stakeholders.

Woolpert Market Director and Certified Hydrographer David Neff published an article explaining the advantages the hydrographic data will provide. To read the article, please visit Enhancing the Rivers of Chesapeake Bay: How Comprehensive Surveys Deliver Holistic Benefits in Marine Technology Reporter’s 2024 August E-Magazine.

In November 2022, residents in the City of Tucker, Georgia, voted to approve the creation of its public works department, which had to be fully functional by July 1, 2023, and ready to hit its many objectives. To ensure the new department was prepared to meet its goals, Tucker officials had to quickly identify, implement, and learn to use an asset management system and contracted Woolpert for help.

Woolpert Lead Analyst and Reporting Subject Matter Expert Laura Burns and Woolpert Project Manager and Technical Supervisor Annie Short wrote an article explaining the discovery, implementation, and learning process. To read their article, please visit City of Tucker: Rapid Creation & Success of a Public Works Department in the Owner & Public Sector Magazine.

Woolpert was featured in the June 2025 issue of The Surveyor, the trade publication of Surveyors Australia. This interview with Woolpert Asia-Pacific Market Director Brian Nicholls highlights Woolpert’s growth, acquisition strategy, and global longevity in the survey industry. The article can be found starting on page 22 below or by following this link: https://www.calameo.com/read/000373495a7269cc2e661

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracted Woolpert to move its dredging quality management (DQM) database and tracking system from an on-prem server to Microsoft Azure, a cloud service provider. The project was more complex than usual, as the Corps couldn’t risk encountering failures or interruptions in service since the DQM database and tracking system played such a significant role in the nation’s betterment.

Woolpert Geospatial Technical Consult Jeffrey Mroz published an article explaining how Woolpert approached the cloud migration to ensure a seamless transition to Microsoft Azure. To read the article, please visit Modernizing Dredging Quality Management in The Military Engineers’ 2024 May/June issue.

USACE Europe District and U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) contracted the joint venture of Woolpert and Black & Veatch to provide master planning and programming services for the Poland Provided Infrastructure (PPI) program.

Woolpert Senior Associate and Project Manager Chad Hartley and Black & Veatch Federal Planning Studio Manager Steve Baird wrote an article to discuss the hurdles the project team overcame and the lessons they learned during the one-of-a-kind initiative. To read their article, please visit Challenges, Solutions, and Lessons Learned from PPI Planning in the Federal Planning Division’s 2024 Spring Newsletter.