USGS Fact Sheet 2011–3037: Enhancement of USGS Scientific Investigations in Texas by Using Geophysical Techniques, 2005

Enhancement of USGS Scientific Investigations in Texas by Using Geophysical Techniques, 2005–10

By Gregory P. Stanton, Jason D. Payne, Andrew P. Teeple, Jonathan V. Thomas

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Geophysical techniques are an increasingly important tool for scientific investigations, environmental planning, and resource management. During 2005–10 the U.S. Geological Survey Texas Water Science Center greatly expanded its capabilities of using surface and borehole geophysical techniques to gain insights into how groundwater systems work and the occurrence and distribution of certain contaminants. Geophysical techniques provide a relatively quick and inexpensive means to characterize the subsurface hydrology and lithology.

First posted May 5, 2011

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For additional information contact:
Director, Texas Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
1505 Ferguson Lane
Austin, TX 78754-4501

World Wide Web: http://tx.usgs.gov/

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Stanton, G.P., Payne, J.D., Teeple, A.P., Thomas, J.V., 2011, Enhancement of USGS scientific investigations in Texas by using geophysical techniques, 2005–10: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2011–3037, 4 p.

Contents

Introduction

Geophysical Workgroup Skills and Capabilities

Example Applications of Geophysical Techniques

References Cited