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At what altitude does SHOALS operate?
Between 200 and 400 meters.
Can SHOALS collect data more dense than 4 meters?
Yes, but data density has an impact on cost.
How much does a SHOALS survey cost?
Cost is dependent on many factors, including project location, measurement density, and schedule, to name a few. For quotes, please contact us directly.
What data density can SHOALS collect ?
Typically SHOALS produces a 4-meter or 8-meter measurement/grid spacing.
What is the maximum depth that SHOALS can survey ?
The shallower of either 60 meters or about 2.5 times the Secchi Depth.
What typical products of SHOALS?
For every survey, we provide digital depths (tide corrected), metadata file, MicroStation project file, Engineering Drawings or Smooth Sheets.
Who can I contact for more information on SHOALS?
Please contact shoals-info@sam.usace.army.mil with any questions that you have about SHOALS.

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