Timothy ThwaitesCommissioned Land Surveyor
Areas of expertise
- Bathymetric/ Hydrographic Surveying
- Optical, Satellite, Sonar, and Drone/UAS instrumentation
- Marine Construction Surveying
- Engineering Surveying
Qualifications
- BSc Geography & Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)
- MSc Surveying
Timothy is a Surveyor with extensive experience in terrestrial, hydrographic and aerial data collection and processing. Timothy mobilizes optical, satellite, sonar, and drone/UAS instrumentation to capture measurements to facilitate numerical modelling, design and construction exercises in the coastal and nearshore environments; he also collates and merges disparate datasets, including coordinate system transformations, reprojections and format conversions. He has collected data across Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean, merging a strong theoretical grasp of data collection techniques and the practical skills to mobilize resources and execute field exercises wherever tasks are located. Timothy holds a Master of Science degree in Surveying from the University College London (UCL), and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography & Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) from the University of Toronto.
When the coast is the question, we are the answer…
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Startup to Success: The story of Port St. Charles, Barbados
Early Days As Sir Charles Williams and his partners set out in the early 1990’s to develop a parcel of land on the west coast of Barbados into the first luxury residential marina on the island, nature placed an obstacle that threatened to derail their plans. On this pristine stretch of coastline, beach sediments flow
September 1, 2021 -
A Conversation with Senior Coastal Engineer Elisabeth Mondon about Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
Meet Elisabeth Mondon, Senior Coastal Engineer The rapidly changing climate and threat of increased sea level rise have generated not only heightened awareness about the need for coastal protection, but also renewed creativity in how to approach it. Smith Warner’s Senior Coastal Engineer Elisabeth Mondon has worked on hydrological and ocean engineering projects on some
September 1, 2021 -
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Waterfront Property
Whether you own a resort, a villa or a piece of untouched waterfront land, intelligent investments in your shoreline can open new doors. Read on to learn more. Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Waterfront Property
March 4, 2021 -
Beyond Covid-19: What Is The Next Threat Facing The Caribbean
But there are things you can do to prevent the worst. Here are lessons learnt and a list of do’s and don’t’s to protect our coastlines from hurricane waves, based on over 30 years of experience. Resorts, governments and waterfront property owners around the Caribbean will find this useful. This article was written by our
August 11, 2020
