Hydroelectric Turbine Sites for Alternative Energy Project Yukon River, Alaska

We used remote sensing equipment along a 2,000 meter stretch of the Yukon River in Alaska. The purpose of this project was for identification of optimum hydroelectric turbine placement locations. The scope of this project included the production of bathymetry, current velocity and discharge measurements of the river, and sub-riverbed geophysical information.

The bathymetric survey yielded an interpolated surface with consistent and predictable topology. Vertical datum was established to match the local USGS vertical datum by controlling the vertical aspect of the river relative to the USGS Staff Gage in Eagle, Alaska.

Two hydroelectric turbine placement locations were identified and investigated during this project. TerraSond acquired, measured, and interpreted the information that was needed to identify probable hazards to the hydroelectric turbine with a degree of confidence that allowed for construction and implementation of the engineering controls necessary for a successful hydroelectric project.

As a result of our work, the client was able to quantify and qualify aspects of common natural hazards for the purpose of developing engineering estimations and solutions.

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