Resistivity

Resistivity has played a part in geophysics for many years, and is an established and fundamental technique towards understanding the earth’s makeup. Traditional methods of resistivity sounding employed the Wenner or Schlumberger techniques, however resistivity has in recent years seen a radical change to deployment methods, and applications.

With the introduction in the late 1980’s of the resistivity imaging technique, a number of electrodes (initially 25) would be addressed, alternating from current to potential electrode by way of a computer program. The use of such a program allows for a large number of electrodes to be sequenced in differing order and with varying spacing thus offering automation of the entire operation. The result of such automation is to produce pseudo-sections of the ground below the electrodes of apparent resistivity, and with a suitable inversion program such as RES2DINV or RES3DINV, applied resistivity values are obtained.

With the introduction of larger systems employing greater numbers of electrodes, much longer profiles can be obtained. We offer the Tigre systems, which can deploy up to 128 electrodes from a single instrument, which offers the user long profile options and increased resolution at depth.

The resulting benefit of such imaging has offered a further dimension in understanding the often-complex make-up of ground conditions. Applications include:

• Detection of contamination plumes
• Cavity detection
• Leachate studies
• Landfill boundary mapping
• Locating fracture zones
• Groundwater exploration
• Environmental site studies
• Archaeology
• Geotechnical investigations

Who We Are

Founded in 2001, UAV Survey is a leading global provider of geoscience solutions. We have provided geophysical equipment, contracting and consulting services to a multitude of mining, Oil companies, geological services and Universities of all sizes, from the world’s largest diversified enterprises, to emerging juniors focused on grass roots exploration.

Our Mission

UAV Survey strives to:

• to provide the greatest opportunity of success for our clients through innovative quality applications of technology
• to technically differentiate both our company and our clients in order to maintain a competitive market advantage
• to act with integrity and operate professionally, ethically, and with the highest regard for quality of services, products and the environment

A Truly Integrated Approach to Exploration

UAV Survey operates on the principles of continuous improvement, innovation and best practices to provide advanced technology exploration solutions worldwide. Our focus is to help a growing number of companies effectively manage exploration risk and enhance their drilling returns.

Through our vast experience in field operations and diverse environments, Geo Store has established a wealth of knowledge we look to pass onto our clients. Employing an objective specific approach, we ensure that each of our clients receive detailed attention. By matching our collective knowledge and technologies with the expertise of our clients, we strive to achieve a truly integrated approach to exploration.

Global Coverage

UAV Survey offices are strategically located to provide effective global coverage for our clients’ exploration needs. We operate in North America with offices in Canada, Mexico and Argentina, we can mobilize easily throughout the continent.