Links Austria International Search GBA Site Global Geophysics Geophysical studies are conducted in surficial and environmental topics to support the mapping program, the search for economic resources including groundwater and for geotechnical relevant projects. By application of geophysical methods, the Geological Survey investigates crustal rocks on the basis of their physical properties, such as magnetism, density, electric conductivity, seismicity and radioactivity. Based on these data, conclusions can be drawn with regard to the composition of the underlying bedrock, the occurrence and depth of groundwater and mineralization, and the potential for landslides. Measurements are made from a helicopter or on the ground.
Airborne geophysics is especially valuable for a mountaineous country such as Austria.
The data resulting of these various research methods are processed by the use of computer-based technologies.