Benefits of geophysics surveys
Geophysical site investigation techniques represent a suite of sophisticated tools that can be used to map the physical and chemical properties of the ground.
Compared with conventional, invasive methods of site investigation, such as boreholes and trial pits, geophysical methods enable complete site coverage with a far-greater sampling frequency, improving the likelihood of locating targets. Importantly, most geophysical ground investigation techniques are non-invasive and environmentally benign, enabling them to be used in situations where direct methods are less appropriate, such as on heavily contaminated sites.
Geophysical techniques therefore enable:
- Rapid aerial coverage
- High spatial resolution
- High spatial sampling
- Non-invasive & environmentally benign sampling
- Volumetric sampling
- Temporal surveys
- Qualitative & quantitative analysis
Benefits in terms of the quality of data analysis include:
- High volume of data
- Sophisticated computer modelling
- Increased reliability of information
- Increased technical robustness of ground models
For site operators, clients and financial backers this means:
- Reduced Health & Safety risks
- Reduced Professional Indemnity risks
- Reduced need for over engineering to cover uncertainty
- Reduced project on-costs
- Reduced project delays
For details of the geophysical site investigation services that we provide, please see our services index.
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