Electromagnetic surveys are a type of geophysical exploration used to detect metallic and non-metallic minerals. The mining industry uses this surveying method as an economical means of prospecting to acquire useful data for an exploration project. While electromagnetic surveys can be done either by air or on the ground, airborne electromagnetic surveys (AEM) are comparably … Read more
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Do I need a licensed geophysical surveyor to perform airborne geophysical surveys? The answer is that a professional operator will have all licenses, certificates and inspections readily available for the client to view prior to signing a contract. Licenses protect the safety of all involved and are a necessary cost in exploration services.< Specialists in … Read more
How long do airborne geophysical surveys generally take? Is it something that can be done in a single day? A small property sized survey can be performed in a day; however, most surveys require several weeks. Large airborne geophysical surveys for major projects may take months of acquisition time. Specialists in Airborne Geophysical Surveys Terraquest … Read more
The advantages of airborne surveys include low data acquisition costs; widespread coverage; detailed coverage as required; high resolution; and in some cases, the ability to drill directly from the survey results. On the other hand, ground geophysics supports additional methods not possible in the air, including: And so, in reaching a brief conclusion, it can … Read more
