Seismic
FPM Geophysical & UXO Services geophysicists conduct high-resolution seismic refraction and seismic reflection surveys in support of a variety of engineering, environmental, and hydrogeologic investigations.
| Seismic surveys are also a cost-effective way to extend information derived from borehole logs over a much larger area, minimizing the need for costly multiple borings. Crosshole seismic surveys are used to determine geotechnical properties of rock and soil. FPM Geophysical and UXO Services geophysicists typically use the generalized reciprocal method (GRM) to analyze high-resolution seismic refraction data.
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Seismic surveys are often employed to:
- Map stratigraphy and bedrock topography
- Detect faults in bedrock
- Estimate depth to groundwater
- Map lateral continuity of geologic strata
- Estimate bedrock rippability
- Determine thickness of overburden
- Conduct velocity analysis of overburden
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