Airborne Gravity and Magnetic QC/QA

PC-6 aircraft is owned and operated by New Resolution Geophysics

Independent quality control and quality assurance of airborne geophysical data.

We offer:

  • geological review of the region to advise on survey extent,flight orientation and acquisition height
  • pre-survey design services and consultancy
  • close client liaison
  • in-field monitoring
  • remote QC/QA with weekly reports
  • preliminary interpretation whilst the data are being collected to amend survey design if appropriate
  • comprehensive interpretation services

Pre-survey QC checks include:

  • Heading error
  • Lag test
  • Figure of merit/compensation
  • Base station calibrations
  • Archive arrangements
  • Equipment audit

During the survey data are monitored regularly to ensure compliance with contract specifications, including:

  • Flying height
  • X and Y location
  • GPS statics
  • GPS satellite coverage
  • Magnetic diurnal
  • Magnetic noise
  • Gravity data saturations
  • Local IGRF
  • Spikes and tare detection
  • Levelling/cross over errors
Post-acquisition, we check the final processed data visiting contractor offices if necessary.
Multi-disciplinary teams of technical expert