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As a fully independent archaeological geophysics contractor, we can provide you with unbiased advice from planning through to the completion of your archaeological geophysics project. We have expertise in all aspects of archaeological geophysics and can advise on the ideal technique combination for your project. The Company has grown organically from 3 to 50 employees […]
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Magnetometry
Measures the ambient magnetic field strength. Effective for detecting features with magnetic contrast from the surrounding soil, including burnt features, pits and ditches.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Measures the travel time of reflected high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. Effective for detecting abrupt interface changes and voids, for example foundation remains, graves, burial chambers and cellars.
Electromagnetic Conductivity (EM)
Measures the ease of which current flow can be induced in material. Effective for detecting conductive features, such as geomorphology and subsurface landforms, ditches and earthworks.
Earth Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
Multiple earth resistance profile measurements are fused to create 2D sections and 3D profiles of electrical resistivity through the ground, commonly used to determine the depth of known features.
Earth Resistance (ER)
Measures the difficulty of passing an electric current through the ground. Effective for detecting features with different moisture content from the surrounding soil, such as foundation remains and ditches.
Magnetic Susceptibility
Measures the ease with which a material can be magnetised. Effective for detecting features with magnetic contrast from the surrounding soil, including burnt features, pits, ditches, and intra-site activity zones.
Archaeological Surveys
As heritage specialists and a CIfA member organisation, we can design and deliver a geophysical survey programme tailored to the specific aims, objectives and needs of your heritage project.
Environmental Geophysics
Skilled in a wide range of near-surface geophysical survey techniques, we can provide geophysical services to address a variety of targeted environmental questions.
Aerial Reconnaissance
Incorporating aerial imaging during ‘walkover’ surveys extends the visual range of the surveyor, allowing reconnaissance to be carried out more safely and efficiently, with vastly more informative visual outputs.
Hazard Identification
Drawing on our geophysical expertise, we can identify and select appropriate techniques for the identification, location and de-risking of buried hazards such as UXO, voids, sinkholes and underground storage tanks.