Instructional Services

Our training programs are designed for both contractors seeking to enhance their data acquisition and processing skills, and clients who want to make more informed evaluations of the quality and reliability of geophysical datasets.

SGS training is independent of any specific manufacturer and focuses on the core principles that determine the value and accuracy of geophysical surveys. Our flexible approach allows the content to be tailored to a wide range of applications — including 2D and 3D surveys, borehole-based investigations, and marine or waterborne configurations.

Contractor Training Focus

  • How choice of data acquisition strategies influences imaging quality
  • Strategies for dealing with challenging field sites and conditions
  • Quantification of measurement errors and accounting for them correctly in inversion
  • Different options for inverting resistivity and induced polarization data, including open-source software
  • Appraisal of image quality to bring confidence to your interpretation

Client Training Focus

  • What resistivity (and induced polarization) imaging really can do (and absolutely cannot do) before you commit resources
  • Simple tools that can help you determine whether a proposed geophysical study is realistic
  • Understanding how to interpret what is real (and what are artifacts/errors) in inverted images of the subsurface.
  • How to better evaluate the integrity of the resulting geophysical interpretation provided by the contractor.

Flexible Learning Options

On-Site Training

We can bring training directly to your organization, company, or field location — complete with live demonstrations and site-specific data examples.

Virtual Learning

Attend our sessions remotely through webinars. Ideal for learning geophysical theory, field set up and geophysical equipment, data processing and interpretation, and understanding the advantages and limitations of each method.

Hybrid Courses

Combine online theory modules with field-based practical exercises for a complete learning experience tailored to your goals.

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