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Technical Guides & Advice


2004 European GPR Code of Practice


ASTM International Standards for Geophysics


Surface Geophysical Methods:


  • D5777-00(2006) Standard Guide for Using the Seismic Refraction Method for Subsurface Investigation
  • D6429-99(2006) Standard Guide for Selecting Surface Geophysical Methods
  • D6430-99(2005) Standard Guide for Using the Gravity Method for Subsurface Investigation
  • D6431-99(2005) Standard Guide for Using the Direct Current Resistivity Method for Subsurface Investigation
  • D6432-99(2005) Standard Guide for Using the Surface Ground Penetrating Radar Method for Subsurface Investigation
  • D6639-01 Standard Guide for Using the Frequency Domain Electromagnetic Method for Subsurface Investigations
  • D6820-02 Standard Guide for Use of the Time Domain Electromagnetic Method for Subsurface Investigation
  • D7046-04 Standard Guide for Use of the Metal Detection Method for Subsurface Investigation
  • D7128-05 Standard Guide for Using the Seismic-Reflection Method for Shallow Subsurface Investigation

Borehole Geophysical Methods:


  • D4428/D4428M-07 Standard Test Methods for Crosshole Seismic Testing
  • D5753-05 Standard Guide for Planning and Conducting Borehole Geophysical Logging
  • D6167-97(2004) Standard Guide for Conducting Borehole Geophysical Logging: Mechanical Caliper
  • D6274-98(2004) Standard Guide for Conducting Borehole Geophysical Logging-Gamma
  • D6726-01(2007) Standard Guide for Conducting Borehole Geophysical Logging-Electromagnetic Induction
  • D6727-01(2007) Standard Guide for Conducting Borehole Geophysical Logging-Neutron

Near-Surface Geophysics Applications & Case Studies