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
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
An interview with TerraDat co-founder Nick Russill
In this interview with Alan Wick, originally broadcast on his radio show, you will hear from TerraDat co-founder Nick Russill about: How to continue to grow your business by innovating and staying agile Why it’s important to sometimes say ‘No’ … Read More
How we brought the evocative story of Swansea’s copper heritage to life using 3D Reality Capture
An evocative video combining the oral history of one of Wales’ most important industrial sites with a 3D digital model created from laser scan surveys are preserving its heritage for future generations as well as connecting local communities with their … Read More
MASW (Surface Wave Surveys)
Multi-channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) is a very useful method for investigating shallow geological structure and, in particular, the relative shear strength of subsurface materials. By incorporating density values for the local bedrock and overburden sediments it is possible … Read More
Karst Geology: Void detection & Karst Mapping using Geophysics
TerraDat is regularly contacted by ground engineers asking about our void detection surveys using geophysics. The benefits of our geophysical surveys in terms of maximum area coverage and minimal ground disturbance provide an ideal solution. The best geophysical methods for … Read More
Archaeological Geophysics (Archeology)
CHECK OUT OUR NEW DEDICATED ARCHAEOLOGICAL GEOPHYSICS WEBSITE TerraDat’s archaeological geophysics team is uniquely placed to draw on decades of experience in applied geophysics and archaeological surveying. TerraDat’s approach uses our fully-trained geophysicists to deal with the geophysics while our … Read More
Geophysics for Mapping Geology along Pipeline Routes
Pipelines and cable routes present a set of unique developmental and geotechnical challenges. TerraDat has designed an integrated survey approach, providing data useful to all stages of the project design. Archaeological assessments and UXO detection: Due to the large distances … Read More
Magnetics
The magnetic survey technique is based on mapping localised variations in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by sub-surface magnetic materials, which range from naturally occurring magnetic minerals to man-made ferrous objects. This leads to a wide range of applications, from … 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