LiDAR Acquisition for Snow & Data

The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is seeking a vendor to collect high-resolution spatial snow depth and snow water equivalent data through LiDAR and light spectrometers. The project aims to provide detailed snow data for water managers and support updated stream flow forecasting efforts. The vendor will be responsible for flight data acquisition surveys, data processing and snowpack modeling, and administration and product support. The project is expected to last for 12 months, with a total budget of $1,900,000. Some key aspects of the project include: • Collecting high-resolution snow data for water managers • Establishing/continuing support for updated stream flow forecasting efforts • Conducting paired LiDAR and spectrometer surveys in several basins throughout the winter • Processing and analyzing the acquired data to generate snow products • Providing product delivery within 72 hours of flights • Supporting WRF-Hydro modeling team and providing phone/web support for product users