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Magnetic data, whether their acquisition is airborne, UAV or land, it is a little more complicated to use since the earth’s magnetic field is dipolar. This means that a magnetized body’s signature (anomaly) character has two components that need to be considered to obtain viable results. The signature consists of a minimum and a maximum component; and the shape changes based on its geographic location on the earth. The initial measured fields must therefore be corrected for geographic location. Once the magnetic field is understood, the interpretation of geologic structures becomes simpler and their signatures (anomalies) relate to the size, shape, depth, and rock composition can be identified.   Interpretation methods are designed as supplement tools for the exploration professional. Magnetic methods used singularly or integrated with other geophysical and geological data can identify and distinguish various basement and sedimentary structures; such as rifts, faults, hor...

VIDL Network experience can introduce you to Gravity Method for Oil-Gas-Mineral Exploration . The experience allows you to review some applications of these data or to embark on solving a specific geologic problem.  Gravity data can contribute to the resolution of a wide range of geologic problems. The interpretation correlations are considered less complicated than when using the magnetic or electromagnetic fields.  The gravity field relates directly to high- and low-density mass distributions; such as geologic structures (bodies). However, interaction between several masses can mask individual body signatures (anomalies). Therefore one needs to be versed on residualization techniques in order to isolate the anomaly of geologic interest. Gravity is just as useful a tool for investigating deep tectonic structures as part of regional syntheses as it is for finding buried streambeds or caves in urban engineering studies. Data acquisition survey parameters and meter preci...

VIDL Network has with experts in specific fields developed online training course modules embedded with real-data examples. The level of proficiency sought is dependent on what one seeks to target.  Modern learning science suggests that reading and studying a topic alone is not sufficient to become adept in a subject. In depth learning is gained through practice of the topic. The individual subscriber can choose his level of proficiency and his timetable with VIDL Network™.    The new identifier in business is versatile. An incredibly flexible individual with multiple disciplines has become valuable to the employer.  He is the promotable.   If you find yourself as a single-discipline individual/expert, it’s time to start expanding that expertise to stay in the game. I don’t mean an expert in all disciplines. The upward mobility investigates acquiring at a basic level proficiency or working knowledge of a second science; often continue to accomplish p...

Many of us have been through the cyclic changes that occur periodically in our industry. Actually they occur regularly. These slowdowns can be expected every 3 to 5 years and last for 3 to 6 months in duration when industry companies assess their exploration and production objectives and reposition themselves. The 2015 downturn which many agree was market induced has had a longer duration...over 18 months. My observation is that the industry corporations have taken this time to reassess deeper into their business strategies especially technology and personnel. The impact from this current 2015-2016 downturn has resulted in identifying the versatile talents of any geoscientist that has remained on staff. Their talents interfaced tightly with technology didn’t happen over the span of this eighteen month downturn; they have been developing in the last ten years. I think it is safe to write was the start of a new industry. It is leaner due to tight budgets, faster decision making, ...