Mid-Atlantic Technology And
Environmental Research, Inc.

Mid-Atlantic Technology And Environmental Research, Inc. (M-AT/ER) is a consulting firm that was formed in 1992 to conduct specialized marine remote sensing and target identification surveys. Since that time, M-AT/ER has completed more than 20 survey projects per year in the United States and Caribbean. Our primary clients have included various districts of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Navy, the Federal Highway Administration, the Mineral Management Service, the Department of Interior, and the Department of Commerce. M-AT/ER also has worked with various State agencies, engineering firms, and private individuals.

M-AT/ER collects, processes, and interprets geotechnical and cultural data related to marine and freshwater environments. M-AT/ER provides advice based on the results, generally for the purpose of construction or enhancement of port facilities, industry, or coastlines.

Capabilities Geophysical surveys Underwater archaeological surveys Underwater site mapping Seabed habitat mapping Mineral exploration Hydrographic surveys Pipeline and cable route surveys Mine and bomb detection surveys Geohazard assessment Insurance and recovery surveys

Magnetic signature of Well VPL 5 near Point Fortin, Trinidad.

M-AT/ER has three primary remote sensing specialists who collectively have more than 65 years of remote sensing and offshore marine survey experience. M-AT/ER personnel help our clients to achieve their engineering goals by integrating modern technology and innovative methodologies. The result is quality remote sensing data and geophysical information that is key to project planning. M-AT/ER maintains the majority of our own remote sensing equipment in-house. Each of our key personnel has a great deal of experience in troubleshooting and field repair of marine electronics and computer systems. Each person has extensive experience not only in equipment operation but also in the interpretation of remote sensing data.

Equipment Specialization

• Marine magnetometers (Geometric, Littlemore Scientific)
• Digital side-scan sonars (Klein, EdgeTech, Marine Sonic)
• Depth recorders (Odom, Ocean Data Equipment)
• Sub-bottom and seismic profilers (EdgeTech, Benthos, Klein)
• Multi-beam sonar
• Multi-channel seismic

Although M-AT/ER normally uses various Differential Global Positioning Systems for accurate positioning and data recording, we have experience in all types of positioning systems. All position systems can be interfaced with our remote sensing equipment and with navigation systems for controlled surveys and the production of accurate survey records and maps.

Reporting M-AT/ER can provide our clients with detailed project reports that include: Competent site/target assessment and analysis Digital and GIS-ready contour mapping Sonar mosaics Accurate volume calculations Route planning and assessment Bottom classification and assessment Many of our surveys are designed to identify hazardous materials or sub-merged cultural resources prior to dredging activities. M-AT/ER is one of the more experienced groups in the world at locating, identifying, and the assessment of manmade objects underwater. M-AT/ER has been particularly successful in the location identification, mapping, and recovery of objects buried below the seabed.

Side-scan sonar image of historic coal barge, Monongahela River, Pennsylvania.

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