See What Lies Beneath the Surface

Every body of water has a story beneath the surface—but without the right technology, it's impossible to see.

AUS SonarVision combines advanced sonar technology with decades of real-world underwater experience to produce detailed maps of ponds, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and industrial water bodies. Unlike traditional mapping methods, sonar allows us to safely and efficiently collect underwater data without draining the waterbody or relying on divers for every investigation.

Because AUS SonarVision is powered by the underwater specialists at AUS Dredge & Dive, we don't just collect data—we understand what it means and how it impacts maintenance, repairs, dredging, and long-term asset management.

Better Information Leads to Better Decisions.

Whether you're managing a golf course pond, municipal lake, mining operation, HOA, or industrial facility, understanding what's below the surface can save thousands of dollars in unnecessary work.

Sonar mapping can help you:

• Measure sediment accumulation
• Determine dredging priorities
• Locate underwater hazards
• Inspect bridge and dock foundations
• Identify submerged debris
• Evaluate shoreline conditions
• Document underwater infrastructure
• Create accurate depth maps
• Establish baseline conditions for future monitoring
• Support engineering and permitting efforts

Side-Scan Sonar

Produces high-resolution images of the lake bottom, allowing submerged objects, debris, vegetation, and structures to be identified with remarkable detail.

Ideal for:

• Debris investigations
• Hazard identification
• Structure inspections
• Environmental assessments

Bathymetric Mapping

Create detailed underwater contour maps showing depths, slopes, and basin geometry.

Perfect for:

• Lake management
• Pond restoration
• Golf courses
• Municipal lakes
• Engineering projects

Sediment Depth Mapping

Understand exactly where sediment has accumulated—and how much.

This information allows property owners and engineers to accurately estimate dredging volumes, compare project alternatives, and prioritize maintenance budgets.

Sub-Bottom Profiling

See beneath the lake bottom to measure sediment thickness and identify the original pond or lake floor.

This technology is especially valuable when planning dredging projects because it provides a much clearer understanding of how much material has accumulated over time.

Infrastructure & Scour Assessments

Inspect underwater assets without unnecessary diving or excavation.

Common applications include:

• Intake structures
• Outfalls
• Bridge piers
• Culverts
• Dams
• Spillways
• Boat ramps

Most sonar companies stop after delivering the map.

We don't.

Because AUS SonarVision is backed by the commercial diving, dredging, and underwater construction expertise of AUS Dredge & Dive, we can help interpret the results and recommend practical next steps. Whether the solution is dredging, underwater repairs, vegetation removal, or simply continued monitoring, you'll receive recommendations grounded in decades of hands-on field experience.

That's what makes AUS SonarVision different.

AUS SonarVision works with organizations responsible for maintaining, improving, and protecting water resources.

Our clients include:

• Municipalities
• Parks & Recreation Departments
• Homeowners Associations
• Golf Courses
• Mining & Aggregate Operations
• Industrial Facilities
• Engineers & Consultants
• Marinas
• Property Owners
• Environmental Professionals

Every mapping project includes professional deliverables designed to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making.

Depending on the project, deliverables may include:

• High-resolution sonar imagery
• Bathymetric contour maps
• Sediment thickness maps
• GIS-compatible files
• CAD-ready data
• Volume calculations
• Technical summary report
• Recommendations for next steps

• Backed by decades of underwater experience
• Commercial divers and dredging experts
• Modern sonar technology
• Accurate, data-driven reporting
• Nationwide service
• Practical recommendations—not just data
• Seamless integration with dredging and underwater construction services

Whether you're planning a dredging project, investigating an underwater concern, or simply gathering better information, AUS SonarVision provides the data you need to make confident decisions.

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or call 817-377-8512