Special Services

Seismic Refraction


Seismic refraction provides a cost-effective means of estimating near-surface elastic properties. Application areas include:

  • planning of highway cuttings, railway tunnels, dams and large buildings

  • deep-lead mineral prospecting

  • groundwater investigations

  • shot-hole design prior to reflection surveys

  • high-resolution statics control for reflection surveys

  • Velseis offers a complete seismic refraction service, including survey design, acquisition, processing and interpretation. The company is experienced in complying with survey specifications of various government authorities.

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