BMHS supports projects including:
- Harbor and channel condition surveys
- Pre- and post-dredge documentation
- Sediment accumulation assessment
- Dam and control structure evaluations
- Bridge, intake, and outfall mapping
- Shoreline and nearshore infrastructure support
We utilize modern multibeam sonar, RTK positioning, acoustic backscatter analysis, and integrated shoreline survey methods to produce clean, engineering-ready datasets.
Built for Field Execution
Our workflows are designed to integrate directly into engineering, CAD, and GIS environments. Deliverables are structured for volume calculations, surface modeling, permitting support, and capital planning.
We understand that marine construction and public works projects operate on tight timelines. BMHS is built to be responsive, adaptable, and capable of scaling through trusted regional partnerships when project demands increase.
Regional Knowledge, Professional Standards
Operating from Northern Michigan, BMHS brings local knowledge of Great Lakes water levels, sediment conditions, and seasonal constraints. Our work aligns with applicable federal and state hydrographic standards and is structured to match client specifications when required.
We regularly collaborate with engineering firms, marine contractors, and academic institutions—including Northwestern Michigan College’s Marine Technology Program—to support workforce development and long-term regional capacity.
Long-Term Freshwater Mapping
In parallel with project-specific work, BMHS is developing a coordinated inland lake mapping effort to improve data consistency across Michigan. This initiative is designed to reduce duplication, lower long-term costs, and provide communities with reliable baseline bathymetry.
BMHS delivers accurate hydrographic data that helps infrastructure owners, engineers, and marine contractors make informed decisions about the freshwater systems they depend on.
Founder
Roger Baty II
Founder, Baty Marine Hydrographic Solutions (BMHS)
Roger is a hydrographic surveyor and data processor educated through Northwestern Michigan College’s Marine Technology Program, where he trained in seafloor mapping, subsea robotics, and geospatial data workflows. Before founding BMHS, he served in the military, gaining the discipline, operational planning skills, and technical adaptability that now shape BMHS’s field operations and project execution.
With hands-on experience in modern multibeam sonar, backscatter analysis, geodetic workflows, AUV/USV operations, and marine project management, Roger created BMHS to fill a critical gap in Michigan’s freshwater mapping capability. Inland lakes have long lacked the high-definition bathymetry and habitat data needed for informed management—BMHS was built to change that.
Roger’s background in technical writing, combined with extensive field experience, positions BMHS at the intersection of precision data, clear communication, and mission-driven freshwater stewardship. He is committed to building local workforce pathways, strengthening academic partnerships, and expanding Michigan’s freshwater data infrastructure one lake at a time.
Mission & Vision
To deliver accurate, science-ready inland lake bathymetry and habitat data using modern hydrographic techniques, empowering Michigan’s lake associations, agencies, and researchers with the clarity they need to make responsible management decisions.
BMHS aims to build Michigan’s first comprehensive Inland Lakes Mapping Network—a statewide, modernized dataset that elevates freshwater stewardship, supports ecological resilience, enhances public understanding, and enables long-term, data-driven conservation.
We envision a future where every Michigan lake has:
- High-resolution bathymetry
- Calibrated substrate and vegetation layers
- Accessible shoreline and habitat data
- Annual monitoring pathways
- Student-driven workforce development pipelines
- A shared information framework connecting community, science, and policy
BMHS exists to accelerate that future: one lake, one dataset, one partnership at a time.
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