Integrating UAV LiDAR, USV Data in QGIS

SeaBot Maritime | Academy

Integrating UAV and USV Data in GIS

GIS practical training on integrating topographic data from UAV LiDAR and bathymetric data from USVs to create coherent models of the coastal zone, seabed and land.

The Integrating UAV LiDAR and USV Bathymetric Data in GIS course focuses on combining topographic data collected with UAV LiDAR and bathymetric data collected with USV platforms. The training is designed for users who want to create integrated land–water spatial datasets for coastal zones, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, harbours and shallow-water environments.

Participants will learn how to prepare, compare and merge datasets collected with different sensors, coordinate systems, resolutions and vertical references. The course covers point clouds, DEMs, bathymetric grids, raster surfaces, profiles, cross-sections and map products.

A key focus of the training is the creation of coherent terrain and bathymetry models th

at can be used for environmental monitoring, coastal morphodynamics, erosion studies, sediment analysis, flood modelling, engineering surveys and scientific documentation.

The course will be delivered through practical computer-based GIS sessions:

UAV LiDAR data products: point clouds, DEM, DSM
USV bathymetric data products
Vertical datums, geoid models and water-level corrections
Cleaning and preparing datasets for integration
Rasterisation and interpolation of bathymetric points
Combining DEM and bathymetric surfaces
Generating profiles and cross-sections
Visualisation of terrain and underwater morphology
Creating hillshade, hypsometry, depth zones and contours
Exporting final GIS-ready products
Preparing maps and technical figures for reports

I am an international student. Will I be able to join your training course?

Yes, international students are welcome to join our course. We can provide a letter of invitation to support your visa application. For more information about the visa process, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Will accommodation and travel be included in the course price?

No, accommodation and travel are not included in the course price. However, we can recommend local hotels or advise whether your chosen accommodation is conveniently located near the training site before you book.

What are the career prospects after the course?

The autonomous and uncrewed sector within the maritime industry is growing rapidly, creating exciting new career opportunities. We are seeing increasing demand for operators to have USV training as part of their skill set, making this course a valuable addition to your professional profile.

As the industry continues to evolve, a wider range of roles linked to uncrewed and autonomous technologies is emerging, offering strong potential for career progression and future opportunities.