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Encyclopedia > Geophysical survey

Geophysical survey refers to the systematic collection of geophysical data for spatial studies. Geophysical surveys may use a great variety of sensing instruments, and data may be collected from above or below the Earth's surface or from aerial or marine platforms. Geophysical surveys have many applications in exploration geology, archaeology, and engineering. Many disciplies have developed unique methods and terminology. ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ...


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Archaeo-Physics, LLC | shallow subsurface geophysical survey (4624 words)
The geophysical investigation consisted of electrical resistance and magnetic gradiometer surveys of portions of the cemetery.
Geophysical survey was performed under the direction of Geoffrey Jones of Archaeo-Physics LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota with the participation of Archaeo-Physics and Berger Personnel.
While these survey blocks did not completely define the perimeter of the cemetery, terrain, vegetation, and other surface indications provide probable limits to the extent of the cemetery in areas not covered by geophysical survey.
Geophysical survey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1587 words)
Geophysical survey most often refers to subsurface imaging techniques used in archaeology.
Survey results can be used to guide excavation [3] and to give archaeologists insight into the patterning of non-excavated parts of the site.
Geophysical methods used in archaeology are largely adapted from those used in mineral exploration, engineering, and geology.
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