Integrative Client-Vessel Surveys for Marine Gravity and Magnetic Data
Exploring the ocean’s mysteries requires a comprehensive approach. Marine gravity and magnetic data, crucial for understanding ocean geology, are typically collected alongside diverse survey methods. While often linked with seismic surveys, these valuable datasets also accompany EM surveys, ROV projects, multi-beam bathymetric surveys, and other hydrographic endeavors. This integrated approach not only broadens our insight into marine environments but also enhances the precision and depth of critical survey methods.
Advantages of having the gravity and/or magnetic data acquired in conjunction with other projects includes the benefits detailed below.
Lower Cost
The cost for adding the marine gravity and/or magnetic services to an existing survey is relatively low. In the stand-alone mode, the additional cost for a dedicated vessel with a positioning and bathymetry system can be substantial.
Reduced Permitting & Regulatory Requirements
Generally, adding marine gravity and/or magnetic services to an existing survey does not involve any significant additional permitting or licensing issues with the governing legal authorities.
Co-located Survey Lines
Having the gravity and/or magnetic data acquired along the same survey tracks as the seismic or other survey methods can be beneficial in certain multi-discipline enhanced processing and interpretation methods.
