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  • Why Physical Well Logs Are a Ticking Time Bomb: Preventing Data Loss from Paper Deterioration

    Did you know that data from physical well logs can deteriorate over time, essentially becoming a ticking time bomb for energy companies? These documents provide critical insights into subsurface conditions and can significantly impact decision-making in drilling operations. However, exposing these logs to environmental factors can lead to paper deterioration, resulting in potential data loss…

  • Choosing the Best Filter and Grout Materials for a Monitoring Well

    When it comes to site characterization, your monitoring well is only as reliable as the materials surrounding it. Choosing the right filter pack and grout isn’t just about “filling the hole”—it’s about ensuring hydraulic connectivity while preventing cross-contamination. Filter Pack 1. Filter Pack Material Selection The filter pack (or sand pack) acts as a mechanical…

  • Core Photos: Unlocking Their Full Potential

    Did you know that core photos are revolutionizing the way geologists and mining engineers assess mineral resources? Core images, when spliced and depth-corrected, enable a comprehensive view of subsurface geology, making them invaluable in exploration and extraction processes. In this blog post, we will delve deep into the transformative uses of core photos, their significance…

  • Our Customers Are the Future of GAEA Technologies

    Did you know that GAEA Technologies serves a global network of over 3,000 customers, each contributing unique insights and challenges to the field of geoscientific engineering and analysis? This substantial customer base not only exemplifies our widespread impact but reflects the diverse needs and applications of geoscientific solutions worldwide. Understanding the Global Customer Base GAEA…

  • Choosing the Best Screen and Riser Pipe Materials for Monitoring Wells

    In environmental monitoring, the integrity of your data depends on the “inertness” of your well materials. Screen and riser pipes serve as the structural skeleton of a monitoring well, and their chemical compatibility with local groundwater is paramount. Selecting the right materials ensures that your samples are representative of the actual subsurface conditions rather than…

  • Navigating The Underground: How 3D Cross-Sections Minimize Risk In Tunneling And Foundation Design

    Understanding the complexities of subterranean conditions is crucial for any construction engineer, architect, or project manager. This blog post aims to delve into the world of 3D cross-sections and their transformative impact on tunneling and foundation design. We will explore how these innovative tools help minimize risks associated with underground work, ultimately saving time and…

  • Designing a Monitoring Well for Environmental and Geotechnical Investigations

    Designing a monitoring well involves a balance of technical requirements based on regulatory standards, the site’s hydrogeology, and the specific data objectives of the investigation (environmental or geotechnical). The design must ensure that the well provides a representative sample of the groundwater or an accurate measurement of the water level at the targeted depth. I.…

  • Mining The Archive: Digitizing Historical Seismic Data For Critical Mineral Exploration

    Did you know that up to 90% of historical seismic data is sitting idle, waiting to be accessed for modern exploration? In a world where resource demands are increasing, particularly for critical minerals, the need to digitize and harness this archived information has never been more pressing. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance…

  • How to Create a Well Diagram in WinLoG

    WinLoG can display a wide variety of well diagrams at varying levels of detail and complexity. Monitoring, extraction, injection, and almost any other type of well can be displayed on the log. Well completion details and data can be displayed graphically in one or more columns of the log. Almost all of the well information…

  • How to Import Boring and Well Data from Excel in WinLoG

    Data from Excel spreadsheets can be imported into an existing boring or well log or be used to create new borings or wells in WinLoG. This data can be collected in Excel on laptops, tablets, and I-Pads that support the Excel “xlsx” format. Several types of data for a log can be imported from an…