Survey Equipment Market - Global Forecast to 2021

The survey equipment market is estimated to be USD 5.09 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 6.91 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.30% between 2016 and 2021. Boom in maritime commerce, increased demand of surveys for error-free nautical charts, coastal management and development, and increased infrastructure development and mining operations are driving the demand for survey equipment across the globe.
“Construction & civil application to dominate the application segment of the survey equipment market”
The construction & engineering application is driving the land survey equipment market. Advanced construction techniques, especially in the offshore oil and gas, construction, and aerospace and defense sectors are driving the survey equipment market globally, both, in land as well as hydrographic segments. Advanced techniques, such as standardization and modularization have become an integral part of land surveying operations in the construction and engineering sector.
“North America to dominate the survey equipment market”
North America is estimated to capture the largest market share in the overall survey equipment market in 2016 due to rapid development of infrastructure and maintenance program. The survey equipment market in the APAC region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rise in railway infrastructure as well as maritime commerce is driving the survey equipment market in the region.
Break-up of profile of primary participants of the survey equipment report:
‧ By Company Type - Tier 1 – 35 %, Tier 2 – 45% and Tier 3 – 20%
‧ By Designation – C level – 35%, Director level – 25%, Others – 40%
‧ By Region – North America - 45%, Europe – 20%, APAC – 30%, RoW – 5%

Technological innovation for improved data management, potential demand for hydro survey in the Arctic region, and focus on technological advancements to minimize operation time are some the potential growth opportunities for the market players in the survey equipment market.
In 2015, the key global players in the market were Thales S.A. (France), Trimble Navigation Ltd. (U.S.), Topcon Corporation (Japan), Fugro (Netherlands), and Hexagon AB (Sweden), among others. These companies adopted growth strategies such as new product launches, supply contracts, and business acquisition to capture a majority share in the growing survey equipment market. Among these, Thales S.A. (France) has a widespread geographic presence in the survey equipment market.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
From an insights perspective, this research report has focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis, market share analysis of top players, supply chain analysis, and company profiles. This comprises and discusses basic views on the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the survey equipment market, high-growth regions and countries, and their respective regulatory policies, market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
‧ Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on survey equipment offered by the top 18 players in the global survey equipment market

‧ Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the market

‧ Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the market

‧ Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading market players

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 20
1.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 20
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 20
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 21
1.3.1 MARKET COVERED 21
1.3.2 GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE 21
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 22
1.4 CURRENCY & PRICING 22
1.5 LIMITATIONS 22
1.6 SHAREHOLDERS 23
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 24
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 24
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 25
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 26
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 26
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 26
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primaries 27
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS 27
2.2.1 INTRODUCTION 27
2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS 28
2.2.2.1 Exploration for new shale oil & gas reserves 28
2.2.2.2 Growth in mining and infrastructure Industry 28
2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE INDICATORS 29
2.2.3.1 Advancements in 3D technology 29
2.2.3.2 Increased demand for GNSS & GPS 30
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 30
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 30
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 31
2.4 MARKET BREAKDOWN & DATA TRIANGULATION 32
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 33
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 34
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 41
4.1 ATTRACTIVE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 41
4.2 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET IS EXPECTED TO GROW AT THE HIGHEST CAGR DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD 41
4.3 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE 42
4.4 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE 42
4.5 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT, BY APPLICATION 43
4.6 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY APPLICATION 43
4.7 SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET SHARE, BY REGION 44
4.8 NORTH AMERICA: LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE AND APPLICATION 44
4.9 EUROPE: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE AND COUNTRY 45
4.10 SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET LIFE CYCLE ANANLYIS, BY REGION 45
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 46
5.1 INTRODUCTION 46
5.2 MARKET EVOLUTION 46
5.2.1 LAND SURVEY 46
5.2.2 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY 47
5.3 MARKET SEGMENTATION 48
5.3.1 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE 48
5.3.2 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY APPLICATION 48
5.3.3 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE 49
5.3.4 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY APPLICATION 49
5.3.5 SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY REGION 50
5.4 MARKET DYNAMICS 50
5.4.1 DRIVERS 51
5.4.1.1 Growing maritime commerce industry 51
5.4.1.2 Demand for error-free nautical charts 52
5.4.1.3 Coastal management and development 52
5.4.1.4 Increased infrastructure development 52
5.4.1.5 Technological innovation to minimize operation time 53
5.4.2 RESTRAINTS 53
5.4.2.1 Regulatory hurdles in conducting survey operations 53
5.4.2.2 High cost involved in conducting hydrographic surveys 54
5.4.3 OPPORTUNITIES 54
5.4.3.1 Technological innovation and upgrading of data management systems in surveys 54
5.4.3.2 Potential demand for hydrographic survey in Arctic region 54
5.4.4 CHALLENGES 55
5.4.4.1 Negative impact on the marine ecosystem 55
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 56
6.1 INTRODUCTION 57
6.2 INDUSTRY TRENDS 57
6.3 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS: APPLICATION IN UUVS AND USVS IS THE POTENTIAL TREND IN SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 58
6.3.1 MEMS-BASED INERTIAL SYSTEMS FOR HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY 58
6.3.2 USV & UUV: LATEST TREND IN THE HYDRO SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 59
6.3.3 SYNTHETIC APERTURE SONAR FOR HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY 59
6.3.4 GPS/SINS COMBINATION POSITIONING SYSTEM 60
6.3.5 MOBILE TECHNOLOGY FOR LAND SURVEY 60
6.3.6 ROBOTIC TOTAL STATIONS 61
6.3.7 UAVS & DRONES FOR LAND SURVEY 61
6.3.8 TIDAL CONSTITUENT AND RESIDUAL INTERPOLATION (TCARI) 62
7 SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY END USER 63
7.1 INTRODUCTION 64
7.2 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT 65
7.3 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT 66
8 LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE 69
8.1 INTRODUCTION 70
8.2 SCANNERS & LASERS 71
8.3 GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)/GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) 73
8.4 DETECTION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT 74
8.5 TOTAL STATION & THEODOLITE 76
8.6 DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT 77
9 LAND SUREVY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY APPLICATION 79
9.1 INTRODUCTION 80
9.2 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING 81
9.3 OIL & GAS 82
9.4 UTILITIES 83
9.5 RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE 84
10 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE 86
10.1 INTRODUCTION 87
10.2 POSITIONING SYSTEMS 88
10.3 ACOUSTIC UNDERWATER SYSTEMS 89
10.4 NON-ACOUSTIC MARINE GEOPHYSCIAL SYSTEMS 91
10.5 OCEANOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS & SMAPLERS 92
10.6 OTHERS 94
11 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY APPLICATION 96
11.1 INTRODUCTION 97
11.2 HYDROGRAPHIC/BATHYMETRIC SURVEY 98
11.3 SEABED FEATURE MAPPING 99
11.4 PORT & HARBOR MANAGEMENT 100
11.5 DREDGE OPERATIONS 102
11.6 OFFSHORE OIL & GAS EXPLORATION 103
11.7 CABLE/PIPELINE ROUTE SURVEY 104
11.8 CHARTING 105
12 REGIONAL ANALYSIS 107
12.1 INTRODUCTION 108
12.2 NORTH AMERICA: LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 109
12.2.1 BY TYPE 111
12.2.2 BY APPLICATION 111
12.2.3 BY COUNTRY 112
12.2.3.1 U.S. 112
12.2.3.1.1 By type 112
12.2.3.1.2 By application 113
12.2.3.2 Canada 113
12.2.3.2.1 By type 113
12.2.3.2.2 By application 114
12.3 NORTH AMERICA: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 115
12.3.1 BY TYPE 116
12.3.2 BY APPLICATION 116
12.3.3 BY COUNTRY 117
12.3.3.1 U.S. 117
12.3.3.1.1 By type 117
12.3.3.1.2 By application 118
12.3.3.2 Canada 118
12.3.3.2.1 By type 118
12.3.3.2.2 By application 119
12.4 EUROPE: LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 119
12.4.1 BY TYPE 120
12.4.2 BY APPLICATION 121
12.4.3 BY COUNTRY 121
12.4.3.1 Germany 122
12.4.3.1.1 By type 122
12.4.3.1.2 By application 122
12.4.3.2 U.K. 123
12.4.3.2.1 By type 123
12.4.3.2.2 By application 123
12.4.3.3 France 124
12.4.3.3.1 By type 124
12.4.3.3.2 By application 124
12.4.3.4 Russia 125
12.4.3.4.1 By type 125
12.4.3.4.2 By application 125
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12.5 EUROPE: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 126
12.5.1 BY TYPE 127
12.5.2 BY APPLICATION 127
12.5.3 BY COUNTRY 128
12.5.3.1 Germany 128
12.5.3.1.1 By type 128
12.5.3.1.2 By application 129
12.5.3.2 U.K. 129
12.5.3.2.1 By type 130
12.5.3.2.2 By Application 130
12.5.3.3 France 131
12.5.3.3.1 By type 131
12.5.3.3.2 By application 132
12.5.3.4 Russia, 132
12.5.3.4.1 By type 133
12.5.3.4.2 By application 133
12.6 ASIA-PACIFIC: LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 134
12.6.1 BY TYPE 135
12.6.2 BY APPLICATION 136
12.6.3 BY COUNTRY 136
12.6.3.1 China 137
12.6.3.1.1 By type 137
12.6.3.1.2 By application 137
12.6.3.2 India 138
12.6.3.2.1 By type 138
12.6.3.2.2 By application 138
12.6.3.3 Japan 139
12.6.3.3.1 By type 139
12.6.3.3.2 By application 139
12.7 ASIA-PACIFIC: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 140
12.7.1 BY TYPE 141
12.7.2 BY APPLICATION 142
12.7.3 BY COUNTRY 142
12.7.3.1 China 143
12.7.3.1.1 By type 143
12.7.3.1.2 By application 143
12.7.3.2 India 144
12.7.3.2.1 By type 144
12.7.3.2.2 By application 145
12.7.3.3 Japan 145
12.7.3.3.1 By type 145
12.7.3.3.2 By application 146
12.8 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 146
12.8.1 BY TYPE 148
12.8.2 BY APPLICATION 148
12.8.3 BY COUNTRY 149
12.8.3.1 Saudi Arabia 149
12.8.3.1.1 By type 149
12.8.3.1.2 By application 150
12.8.3.2 U.A.E 150
12.8.3.2.1 By type 150
12.8.3.2.2 By application 151
12.8.3.3 South Africa 151
12.8.3.3.1 By type 151
12.8.3.3.2 By application 152
12.9 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 152
12.9.1 BY TYPE 153
12.9.2 BY APPLICATION 154
12.9.3 BY COUNTRY 154
12.9.3.1 Saudi Arabia 155
12.9.3.1.1 By type 155
12.9.3.1.2 By application 156
12.9.3.2 U.A.E 156
12.9.3.2.1 By type 156
12.9.3.2.2 By application 157
12.9.3.3 South Africa 157
12.9.3.3.1 By type 158
12.9.3.3.2 By application 158
12.10 REST OF THE WORLD: LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 159
12.10.1 BY TYPE 160
12.10.2 BY APPLICATION 161
12.10.3 BY COUNTRY 161
12.10.3.1 Brazil 162
12.10.3.1.1 By type 162
12.10.3.1.2 By application 162
12.11 REST OF THE WORLD: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT MARKET 163
12.11.1 BY TYPE 164
12.11.2 BY APPLICATION 164
12.11.3 BY COUNTRY 165
12.11.3.1 Brazil 165
12.11.3.1.1 By Type 165
12.11.3.1.2 By application 166
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13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 167
13.1 INTRODUCTION 167
13.2 MARKET SHARE ANANLYSIS 169
13.3 BRAND ANALYSIS 172
13.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATION AND TRENDS 173
13.4.1 CONTRACTS 174
13.4.2 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS 176
13.4.3 ACQUISITIONS, COLLABORATIONS, AND EXPANSIONS 177
13.4.4 PARTNERSHIPS AND AGREEMENTS 179
14 COMPANY PROFILES 180
14.1 INTRODUCTION 180
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
14.2 THALES GROUP 181
14.3 RAYTHEON COMPANY 185
14.4 TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 188
14.5 TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED 191
14.6 HEXAGON AB 195
14.7 KONGBERG GRUPPEN ASA 197
14.8 TOPCON CORPORATION 200
14.9 FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 202
14.10 ATLAS ELECTRONIK GMBH 204
14.11 VALEPORT LTD 206
14.12 SECO 208
14.13 NIKON-TRIMBLE CO., LTD. 209
*Details on overview, financials, product & services, strategy, and developments might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.

15 APPENDIX 210
15.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 210
15.2 INTRODUCING RT: REAL-TIME MARKET INTELLIGENCE 214
15.3 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 215
15.4 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS 217
15.5 RELATED REPORTS 218