The Geophysical Survey Specialists
Our team of geoscientists have been delivering honest, reliable and objective subsurface geophysical mapping services for over 30 years.
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Why Terradat Geophysics?
We know complex geophysical surveys, but we keep things down to earth. With over 30 years of expertise, TerraDat is your trusted partner in engineering, environmental, energy, and archaeological ground investigations.
At TerraDat, we understand the importance of reliable geophysical surveys for making informed decisions. Our experienced team of geophysicists use advanced technology to provide precise insights into subsurface conditions, ensuring your project’s success. We tailor each survey to deliver the specific data you need, always focusing on practical outcomes.
Some of our Customers
TerraDat reveals ‘Port Talbot’s Pompeii’ at Margam Park
TerraDat was privileged to conduct the geophysical survey at Margam Country Park that revealed a substantial Roman villa While much of our work involves commercial geophysical surveys for infrastructure and engineering developments, it was wonderful to collaborate closely with archaeologists … Read More
Meet Bison “Thumper” – our seismic weight drop…
TerraDat’s expertise in shallow seismic surveying to profile bedrock and map changes in subsurface engineering properties goes to another level with the recent acquisition of a powerful weight drop source. As far as we know, it’s the only one of … Read More
Brownfield Site Investigation using Geophysics
Most former industrial sites have a legacy of buried structural hazards and contamination. Geophysical surveys can detect buried targets without the need to excavate. Many industrial contaminants, such as salinisation by acids and hydrocarbon plumes, can leave a significant geophysical … Read More
How TerraDat’s work is helping monitor climate change
Twenty years ago, geophysics specialists at TerraDat became involved in a major pan-European project to measure the impact of climate change on permafrost in the mountains of Europe. The PACE (Permafrost And Climate in Europe) Project began monitoring a large … Read More
Aerial LiDAR Survey & UAV Mapping Services
TerraDat has been mapping the world in three dimensions since the earliest days of close-range photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning. As drone technology matured, we were at the forefront of integrating airborne LiDAR — and today our UAV-mounted sensor represents … Read More
Seismic Reflection
TerraDat has specialist experience in designing and implementing high-resolution seismic reflection surveys for onshore and shallow marine environments. The company routinely carries out seismic survey work for geotechnical and environmental applications as well as larger-scale work for oil/mineral exploration. … Read More
Shallow Geophysics for Transmission Cable Route Characterisation
Shallow geophysics plays a crucial role in characterizing the subsurface for transmission cable routes, offering significant advantages to transmission teams working on energy infrastructure projects. By employing non-invasive geophysical techniques, energy providers can optimize cable route planning, reduce environmental impact, … Read More
Specialist Seismic Refraction Survey Company
TerraDat is a specialist Seismic refraction survey company with many years of experience applying and researching its use in shallow engineering and geotechnical work. Seismic survey methods provide a useful tool for investigating geological structure and rock properties. The technique … Read More
Solar Energy: Investigating the Subsurface Beneath Solar Farms Using Geophysics
Click for more information on investigations for Solar Farms Archaeology beneath solar farms TerraDat provides geophysical services to the renewable energy industry, including wind and solar farms. We employ techniques for investigating the ground beneath these developments to assist with … Read More