Łukasz Janowski – VILAMAP: VIstula LAgoon MApping Project. High-resolution remote sensing approach for enhanced environmental and archaeological insights

M/Y IMOROS 2 ready for survey operations in the Vistula Lagoon

by Łukasz Janowski 10/09/2026Comments are Disabled

We are pleased to announce the successful mobilization and calibration of M/Y IMOROS 2, which is now fully prepared for the upcoming multibeam bathymetric survey campaign in the Vistula Lagoon. For this project, we will deploy the cutting-edge R2Sonic 2026-V multibeam echosounder, operating in advanced multifrequency mode. This state-of-the-art system allows the simultaneous acquisition of …

Partnership announcement: joining forces with 3DeepVision for next generation bathymetric mapping

by Łukasz Janowski 11/06/202610/09/2026Comments are Disabled

We are pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement with 3DeepVision, an innovative company specializing in Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB), AI-driven marine observation, and advanced geospatial analytics. This partnership represents another important milestone in the development of our Vistula Lagoon mapping programme. By combining airborne bathymetric LiDAR surveys, multibeam echo sounder measurements, and cutting-edge …

High-resolution mapping of the Vistula Lagoon moves forward

by Łukasz Janowski 20/04/202610/09/2026Comments are Disabled

We are delighted to announce that, after a long and demanding negotiation process, the tender for the airborne acquisition and processing of bathymetric LiDAR data and RGB/NIR photogrammetric imagery for the Vistula Lagoon has been officially awarded. The procurement procedure was concluded on 17 April 2026, marking the beginning of one of the most ambitious …

Kick-OFF meeting

by Łukasz Janowski 22/09/202510/09/2026Comments are Disabled

The VILAMAP Sonata project officially opened with a dynamic kick‑off meeting on September 22, 2025, bringing together an international team of experts to launch an ambitious effort to map the Vistula Lagoon with unprecedented precision. Over two hours, the team aligned on scientific goals, major technical challenges, and a multi‑sensor strategy that will define one of the most complex shallow‑water mapping initiatives ever conducted in Poland. From environmental obstacles to cutting‑edge processing pipelines and geopolitical risks, the discussion set the stage for an intensive and innovative research program.