Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Servicesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
29 June 2007
Industry Code : 54136
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Geophysical data acquisition (seismic and nonseismic) |
| - | Sale of geophysical products (data and software) |
| - | Provision of integrated geophysical services |
| - | Other specialized services (e.g., data processing and analysis) | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Geophysical surveying and mapping of subsurface terrain or formations |
| - | Identifying subsurface fault lines and mineral deposits |
| - | Magnetic surveys |
| - | Gravity surveys |
| - | Seismic surveys |
| - | Electrical and electromagnetic surveys |
| - | Geophysical surveying for metal mining (contract basis) |
| - | Geophysical surveying for oil and gas fields (contract basis) |
| - | Geophysical surveying for nonmetallic minerals (contract basis) | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
