Water Exploration
Airborne electromagnetic (AEM) methods are widely used to map groundwater resources. These methods can detect the electrical conductivity of subsurface materials, helping to identify aquifers, groundwater salinity, and geological structures. AEM surveys are efficient for covering large areas and are less invasive compared to traditional methods.
Infrastructure Planning
Airborne geophysical surveys, such as magnetic and electromagnetic surveys, are valuable for identifying geological structures like faults and fractures. This information is crucial for planning tunnels, railways, and other infrastructure projects
Salt Water Intrusion
Airborne geophysics, particularly the use of airborne electromagnetic (AEM) methods, is highly effective in studying saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers. This phenomenon occurs when saline water from the ocean infiltrates freshwater aquifers, often due to over-extraction of groundwater.
Earthquake Risk Assessment
High-resolution aeromagnetic and gravity surveys can map fault lines and other major geological structures, aiding in understanding seismic risks
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Other areas
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)
Airborne magnetic and electromagnetic surveys are commonly used to detect UXO. These methods identify anomalies in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by ferromagnetic materials in ordnance. Advanced systems, like helicopter-mounted magnetometers, allow for efficient wide-area detection2.
Wellheads
Airborne geophysics can locate abandoned or buried wellheads by detecting their metallic components. Magnetic and electromagnetic surveys are particularly effective for this purpose, as they can identify conductive materials underground.
Crashed Ships and Planes
Airborne geophysical methods, such as magnetometry, are used to locate wreckage. These techniques can detect metallic debris and provide high-resolution imaging of the search area.
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