Geophysical Survey - Types of Geophysical Survey

Types of Geophysical Survey

There are many methods and types of instrumentation used in geophysical surveys. Technologies used for geophysical surveys include:

  1. Seismic methods, such as reflection seismology, seismic refraction, and seismic tomography.
  2. Seismoelectrical method
  3. Geodesy and gravity techniques, including gravimetry and gravity gradiometry.
  4. Magnetic techniques, including aeromagnetic surveys and magnetometers.
  5. Electrical techniques, including electrical resistivity tomography, induced polarization and spontaneous potential.
  6. Electromagnetic methods, such as magnetotellurics, ground penetrating radar and transient/time-domain electromagnetics.
  7. Borehole geophysics, also called well logging.
  8. Remote sensing techniques, including hyperspectral.

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