Podcast : A Career in Geology
Liam Clark, Geoscientist at Bell Geospace gives career advice to James Davies, a geology student from the University of Birmingham, UK.
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Press Release - Sri Lanka Data Availability
14,000 Line Kilometers of New Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG) and Magnetic Data is Now Available for Exploration in Sri Lanka
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Propensity To Talk Density - Podcast - Malaysia
Roy Kittrell, Regional Geologist at Bell Geospace dives into the exploration challenges and opportunities in Malaysia. In a podcast discussion with Tyler Kern, Roy examines how understanding the regional geology from the skies, allows geologists to make more informed decisions in relation to the ongoing bid rounds.
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Propensity To Talk Density - Podcast - Crew
Andrew Searle is a Field Operator at Bell Geospace. In this podcast he discusses his role in using Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry equipment to map density changes in the subsurface. Andrew is very passionate about the aircraft used by Bell Geospace and clearly very knowledgeable in his profession.
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Propensity To Talk Density - Podcast - Operations
Keeping operations moving during a global pandemic has not been without it's challenges, but the Bell Geospace team prevailed. In this episode we salute our logistics team as Mark Baguley, Project Director at Bell Geospace is interviewed.
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Annoucement December 13th 2021. A New Airborne Geophysical Survey for Southwest England Begins This Week.
Bell Geospace, an Edinburgh-based airborne geophysical surveying company, is commencing operations this week in the Southwest of the England. The survey will take two to three weeks and involve a plane flying in straight lines at an average height of 200 meters to collect geophysical information on the properties of rocks below the ground. The information being collected creates geological maps. These maps may be used for planning geothermal resources in the area or by domestic mining companies tasked with future-proofing the supply of critical minerals needed to build net-zero economies. The airborne survey involves measuring minor variations in the Earth’s gravitational field. Sensitive measuring equipment located in the aircraft will be used to gather this data. It is a totally passive technique which does not involve sending out any signals or sound waves. Bell Geospace is one of the only two contractors in the world that can do this type of survey. They have been in the geophysical surveying business for over twenty-five years, have an unblemished safety record and an experienced field and office crew. Flights will take place early morning, with take-off at around 6am. Flights typically last between four and five hours. Livestock owners and parishes in the area are being contacted by mail and social media. it is possible for residents and any interested parties to find out more about the survey at info.bellgeo.com/cornwall_faq or by calling the Bell Geospace community helpline, 0131 202 7144.
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Constraining basinal elements in the Lotikipi Basin, NW Kenya, from Ternary Imaging of Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry data.
This paper in the EAGE 2021 workshop of Integrated Applications of Non-seismic Geophysics (gravity, magnetics and electromagnetics), describes a geological interpretation from the Ternary Imaging of the FTG data and, when integrated with the magnetic and available seismic, fast-tracks a decision-making process for further work in the Lotikipi basin.
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A Propensity to Talk Density: Going Airborne
To make mining more effective and efficient, understanding the big picture of the geology first and foremost will help to prioritize the rest of the data and in which order and scale it is required – and this event discusses the tools to make it happen... Airborne Geophysics! Watch this video on demand to learn how going airborne is the answer.
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A Propensity to Talk Density: Geothermal Exploration 'Takes Flight' with Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG)
View this podcast on the applications of Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry for Geothermal operations
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A Propensity to Talk Density: It's All About Carbonates
Exploration for critical minerals, base metals the petroleum needed to fuel construction to the green transition are all looking to carbonates... Carbonate exploration requires the right expertise and the right data. At Bell Geospace we provide Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry data for explorers like Graham Banks and Jean Hsieh to work with.
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A Propensity to Talk Density: Minerals and Gravity Gradiometry – The Whole World in Your Hands
Gravity and density are both critical to mineral explorers. The art of measuring variations in it with full tensor gravity gradiometry (FTG) , is of key importance to the oil and gas and mining industries. To glean some expert insights, A Propensity to Talk Density host Tyler Kern spoke with experts Dr. Tim Wright, Director and Principal Geoscientist at Scorpion Geoscience Ltd, and Gaud Pouliquen, Business Development Manager EAMEAA at Bell Geospace
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Shallow vs. Deep Subsurface Structures of Central Luconia Province, Offshore Malaysia Reveal by Aeromagnetic, Airborne Gravity and Seismic Data
We have very little information on how the crust (basement) of Central Luconia (all Luconia provinces) behave. This paper is highlighting an E-W elongated structure from the aeromagnetic interpretation (TMI_1vd) which might give an idea on the crustal/basement of Central Luconia.Jamaludin, S.N.F.; Pubellier, M.; Sautter, B. Shallow vs. Deep Subsurface Structures of Central Luconia Province, Offshore Malaysia Reveal by Aeromagnetic, Airborne Gravity and Seismic Data. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 5095. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115095
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Sean Walker Joins Mineral Prospectivity Mapping Project
Bell Geospace is delighted to announce that Professional Geoscientist Sean Walker has joined Bell Geospace’s Botswana Mineral Prospectivity Mapping project. The project is set to automate the process for delineating areas based on their mineral potential and estimate the proportion of economically recoverable undiscovered resources.
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KKME Brings Data to Botswana Mineral Prospectivity Mapping Project
It has been confirmed that KKME’s airborne and ground geophysical data is to be integrated with the high resolution Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG) airborne data acquired in southern Botswana. This forms part of the Mineral Prospectivity Mapping project currently underway by Bell Geospace with Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) over the Molopo Farm Complex.
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Mine Magazine Interview - ''Mapping mineral prospectivity with Bell Geospace''
Bell Geospace has launched a project in partnership with the Botswana Geoscience Institute to evaluate mineral prospectivity in an area of Botswana. Matthew Hall speaks to Bell Geospace business development manager Gaud Pouliquen to find out more about the project.
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Considering FTG Acquisition in Areas of High Topographic Relief
Bell Geospace provides the means to explore in high topographic relief, without the costs of employing a helicopter
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FTG Gravity Gradiometry Podcast with PBE
Easy-listening opportunity to learn how FTG gravity gradiometry can benefit global exploration. Listen in as Colm Murphy talks to the PBE podcast team. The podcast covers a wide range of related topics and end on a series of mining and mineral case studies. We appreciate it is a long show so be sure to follow Bell Geospace on LinkedIn for the highlights.
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The Benefits of Airborne FTG for Mapping and Surveying Work
Although the pandemic is still raging, Scott Hammond, President and CEO of Bell Geospace, knows there are essential mapping and surveying projects that need completion.Now might be the perfect time to employ a cost-saving method like airborne FTG to get these projects back on track.
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FTG in a Downturn Presentation from SEG 2020
A great high level introduction to the theory and applications of FTG with USA-based case studies
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Joint Press Statement Between Botswana Geoscience Institute and Bell Geospace
Bell Geospace and Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) are pleased to announce the launch of a new Mineral Prospectivity Mapping project. Bell Geospace world leaders in gravity gradiometry and Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI), today announced the launch of a Mineral Prospectivity Mapping project. The announcement coincides with the Africa Mining Summit 2020.
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Bell Geospace signs deal with Transparent Earth Geophysics to further increase bandwidth and accuracy of data acquisition offering
Bell Geospace, world leaders in gravity gradiometry, announces an exclusive arrangement with Transparent Earth Geophysics (previously CMG Operations) to offer data acquired from the latest airborne gravimeter. The GTz® will be integrated with Bell Geo’s existing FTG and magnetics products.
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Shallow velocity modelling The application of high-resolution Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry data and seismic tomography: a Permian Basin case study
S. Payton and G. Jorgensen present a multi-physics approach that does not suffer from velocity-depth ambiguity and provides a robust shallow velocity model.
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Video - From Data to Data Room
Seequent provides the ideal ecosystem to interpret FTG data and integrate it with other data sets...see more in this virtual SEG booth talk from Bell Geospace
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Video - FTG and hidden plays in Indonesia
Full Tensor Gradiometry (FTG) measures the rate of change of the gravity field in all directions of the field as presented by sub-surface geological density contrasts. The presentation will briefly introduce the technology and how the many measurements are used to detect and map key geology. Examples from recent survey work in SE Asia will be shown as working case histories demonstrating FTG’s versatility for finding new plays.
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Bell Geospace SEG Booth Talk Videos
On this page you will find the video recordings of the six booth talks presented by the Bell Geospace team during SEG 2020
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Meet Deadlines and Manage Costs with Flexible Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG) Airborne Surveys
Airborne Full Tensor Gradiometry (FTG) data is helping operators optimise budgets. The efficiency and flexibility of FTG surveying means that you can make changes to your plans throughout the process without losing time. After losing time due to COVID-19, the efficiency of this process will help you to catch up and get back on schedule.
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Source Body Migration as a Method of Depth Separation for Gravity Gradient Data
This paper presents an alternative approach to depth separation that makes use of the approximate inversion method Source Body Migration.
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Layer Migration, an inversion method for gravity gradient data, demonstrated using an FTG survey from offshore Sarawak, Malaysia
Layer Migration is a method of inverting gravity gradient data. The method uses an initial model of the source mass distribution which is adjusted using the output of a 3D inversion
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Identification and assessment of depressions within the Ochoan evaporites through the integrated interpretation of 3D seismic and Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG) in the Delaware Basin of Texas
A method is presented that integrates FTG data into the depth migration workflow in order to pave the way towards a better 3D seismic image which is not contaminated by push downs produced by unresolved shallow velocity value
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Operations Update - The relevance of Airborne Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry during these times
Airborne Full Tensor Gradiometry (FTG) data is helping operators optimize 2020/21 budgets and Bell Geospace is fortunate to have been back in the air since June 3rd 2020
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How FTG Can Rejuvenate Old Seismic Data
One of the prime uses for FTG technology is that it can be used to rejuvenate old seismic or poor quality seismic. This function of FTG has become especially important in recent years. In fact in the downturn of 2011, an Operator reported that instead of starting from scratch and shooting three dimensional seismic, they took their old two dimensional data set and flew some new FTG. They managed to get incredible results, while spending only around 3% of the cost
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PETRONAS acquire Malaysia FTG Multi-Client programme
A Malaysian FTG Multi-Client Programme which includes airborne 3D Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry and magnetic survey data has been undertaken across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. It covers 376,000 sq kms of which 250,500 sq kms fully processed and interpreted FTG data is available now from Bell Geospace, with the remaining datasets of the programme area expected to complete in 2020.
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COVID-19 Statement from Bell Geospace
We hope that as you read this announcement your family, your friends and you are safe and in good health, as we are all confronted by the threat of COVID 19.
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Air-FTG survey completion in Thompson, Canada
Bell Geospace is pleased to announce the successful completion of an Air-FTG® survey near Thompson MB, Canada for Vale Canada Limited. The high resolution Full Tensor dataset will provide Vale with the imaging needed to better understand the Thompson Nickel belt. The survey was acquired by one of Bell Geospace’s three Basler aircraft, and in the winter months, where ground temperatures were regularly below -20C. For ongoing project updates please follow us on LinkedIn.
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Gravity Gradiometer Design Comparison by Three Different Methods
Differing gravity meter designs exist; two gravity gradiometer designs are currently available for commercial survey operations and other instruments are in the late stages of pre-deployment research. These gradiometer systems differ from one another with respect to the number and orientation of sensing accelerometer pairs. There is a need for a theoretical framework to evaluate how these design variations affect the expected performance of these devices
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Sri Lanka multi-client Air-FTG® acquisition agreement
On the 15th of August 2019, Hon. Minister Kabir Hashim and John Macfarlane met at the Ministry of Highways & Road Development and Petroleum Resources Development to execute an agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and Bell Geospace for airborne gravity, gravity gradiometry and magnetic surveys on a multi-client basis. Bell Geospace will acquire data in the under-explored Mannar and Cauvery offshore basins
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Source Body Migration Imaging of the SEAM Salt Body Model
The paper presents a discussion of source body migration as a method of converting gravity gradiometer survey measurements to a three dimensional density image. At the core of the method is the concept of upward continuation of density, which due to the non-uniqueness of potential field data does not change the observed field values. The workflow uses a combined iterative process of source body migration followed by density continuation and is demonstrated using a simulated gravity gradiometer survey data set generated using the SEG SEAM salt body model.
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Application of full tensor gradient invariants in detection of intrusion-hosted sulphide mineralization: implications for deposition mechanisms
In this paper the authors describe how an airborne gravity gradiometry exploration survey provided details over a massive sulphide mineral mining prospect in Newfoundland, Canada.
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Enhancement and Inversion of Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry Data for Gold Prospecting in West African Greenstone Belts
In this SEG paper the author shows how key structures, including NE-SW trending splay faults, directly associated with gold mineralization were defined and target areas were identified that were confirmed to contain gold mineralization from drill results.
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Shallow hazard detection and risk assessment through the acquisition and interpretation of Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry in the Delaware Basin of Texas
Curvature analysis of Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry data reveals a striking correlation to cavern analysis performed in outcropping areas of the Castile formation. Riskiest and safest drilling sites are identified by means of analyzing the curvature information. FTG can be used to detect shallow hazards.
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