Geophysics has been utilized in the oil/gas and mining industries for decades and is now a growing part of the groundwater industry (hydrogeophysics) due to rising demands for groundwater characterization and use. Hydrogeophysics provides a minimally-invasive way to investigate subsurface properties for a variety of applications. One of the greatest obstacles to the trade is the difficult integration of geophysics with hydrogeologic conditions. RAI offers a multi-disciplinary approach, with experience across several industries to provide a whole-system integration to the geophysical profiles. With over 30+ years of combined experience across thousands of projects in most of the aquifers in the United States, our team has refined our integration to provide our clients with a valuable decision-making tool. RAI specializes in hydrogeophysics for water resource development and water quality investigations, but has experience in all industries for the following applications, investigating:

- New water well locations

- Aquifer and aquitard top/base

- Sand/sandstone quality for the purpose of water extraction

- Groundwater flow pathways and migration

- Depth to bedrock

- Fractured and cavernous rock formations

- Water quality (fresh/brackish/saline, or contamination)

- Aquifer boundaries and recharge features

- Aquifer geometry (i.e., recharge direction, tilt, etc.)

Since 2002, our geoscientists have been investigating all potential geophysical methodologies and systems to utilize in the groundwater industry. We only utilize the most accurate and cost-effective geophysical tools for our clients. The advantages of our geophysical methods include:

- Flexible survey design

- Minimally-invasive

- Environmentally friendly

- Ultra-deep capability

- Cost-Effective

- Accurate

- Ability to interpret results in 2D (swath) or 3D to better understand aquifer characteristics in multiple directions

Sometimes a better understanding of the subsurface is needed to determine whether geophysics is needed on projects. Hydrogeologic Research provides information on known aquifers and groundwater wells on/near the property as well as a recommended path forward from professional geoscientists based on the project objectives.