Geophysical Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Geophysical techniques used by the Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provide a relatively quick and inexpensive means to gain insights into how groundwater systems work and the occurrence and distribution of certain contaminants. These techniques are an important tool for scientific investigations, environmental planning, and resource management. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCE CAPABILITIES
OTWSC has expertise in a wide variety of geophysical science applications, including, but not limited to:
- Surface-water/groundwater interaction
- Using passive near-surface and frequency-domain electromagnetic induction methods profiling to identify surface-water and groundwater interaction.
- Using time-domain electromagnetic sounding (TDEM) and seismic refraction tomography (SRT) geophysical methods for mapping the contacts between aquifers or geologic units.
- Borehole Geophysics
- Calculating and analyzing hydraulic properties
- Processing and analyzing acoustic properties
- Developing conceptual hydrogeologic models
- Delineating freshwater/saline water transition zones
- Surface Geophysics
- Determining leakage potential along streams and canals
- Developing near-surface zone fractures
- Characterizing hydrostratigraphy
- Detecting near-surface fractures and voids
Find out more about OTWSC geophysics science expertise in this printable information sheet.
CURRENT GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCE
Hydrogeology and Groundwater Quality Assessment
Hydrogeologic Atlas for Fort Bliss
Hydrogeologic Framework of Gaines, Terry, and Yoakum Counties
Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program
Surface-Water and Groundwater Interactions
Seismic and Geoelectric Characterization of the Precambrian Granite Gravel Aquifer
Projects related to geophysical science are listed below.
Publications related to geophysical science are listed below.
Use of borehole geophysical logs for improved site characterization at Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, Dallas, Texas
Analysis of data from test-well sites along the downdip limit of freshwater in the Edwards Aquifer, San Antonio, Texas, 1985-87
Hydrogeologic data from a study of the freshwater zone/salinewater zone interface in the Edwards Aquifer, San Antonio region, Texas
Hydrologic and geologic data for the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone near Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, 1986-87
Effects of artificial recharge on the Ogallala aquifer, Texas
Structure, temperature, pressure, and salinity of Cenozoic aquifers of south Texas
Test drilling for ground water in Hudspeth, Culberson, and Presidio Counties in westernmost Texas
Hydrologic interpretation of geophysical data from the southeastern Hueco Bolson, El Paso, and Hudspeth Counties, Texas
Geophysical techniques used by the Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provide a relatively quick and inexpensive means to gain insights into how groundwater systems work and the occurrence and distribution of certain contaminants. These techniques are an important tool for scientific investigations, environmental planning, and resource management. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCE CAPABILITIES
OTWSC has expertise in a wide variety of geophysical science applications, including, but not limited to:
- Surface-water/groundwater interaction
- Using passive near-surface and frequency-domain electromagnetic induction methods profiling to identify surface-water and groundwater interaction.
- Using time-domain electromagnetic sounding (TDEM) and seismic refraction tomography (SRT) geophysical methods for mapping the contacts between aquifers or geologic units.
- Borehole Geophysics
- Calculating and analyzing hydraulic properties
- Processing and analyzing acoustic properties
- Developing conceptual hydrogeologic models
- Delineating freshwater/saline water transition zones
- Surface Geophysics
- Determining leakage potential along streams and canals
- Developing near-surface zone fractures
- Characterizing hydrostratigraphy
- Detecting near-surface fractures and voids
Find out more about OTWSC geophysics science expertise in this printable information sheet.
CURRENT GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCE
Hydrogeology and Groundwater Quality Assessment
Hydrogeologic Atlas for Fort Bliss
Hydrogeologic Framework of Gaines, Terry, and Yoakum Counties
Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program
Surface-Water and Groundwater Interactions
Seismic and Geoelectric Characterization of the Precambrian Granite Gravel Aquifer
Projects related to geophysical science are listed below.
Publications related to geophysical science are listed below.