Surface Geophysics

Surface Geophysics provides a rapid, cost-effective, noninvasive approach for solving a variety of environmental-, geotechnical-, groundwater- and archaeological-related issues. WESTON has been providing geophysical services to both private industry and government agencies since our first magnetometry surveys in the early 1970s. WESTON’s highly trained personnel have extensive geophysics training and experience in the most current state-of-the-art technologies, including:

• Electromagnetics (EM), Self Potential (SP) Resistivity

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

• Magnetometry, Gradiometry

• Magnetotellurics

• Seismic Reflection/Refraction

• Very Low Frequency (VLF) EM

Areas in which WESTON has used geophysical methods to benefit our clients include:

• Hazardous Waste Site Characterization

• Geotechnical Investigations

• Groundwater Exploration

• Archaeological Studies

Benefits of WESTON’s Geophysical Methods

• Decreases health and safety risk factors.

• Provides rapid and cost-effective site reconnaissance and site screening.

• Develops the structural framework for a site conceptual model.

• Identifies underground utilities and infrastructure, avoiding liability and maximizing reuse potential.

• Provides focus for traditional “intrusive” methods.

• Optimizes placement of wells, borings, or exploratory test trenches.

• Increases confidence levels in traditional data.