Aurora Geophysics Limited, the leading geophysical company in Kazakhstan, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the field stage of aerogeophysical work using HeliFalcon technology for Yildirim Holding Kazakhstan.
The work was carried out within the Kempirsai Massif, and is distinguished by the fact that for the first time in Kazakhstan, the Falcon AGG (Airborne Gravity Gradiometry) technology was used on a helicopter carrier in combination with magnetic gradiometry. Falcon AGG technology is a joint development of Xcalibur Multiphysics, BHP and Lockheed Martin created specifically for the purpose of searching for solid minerals and hydrocarbons.
The main advantages of the Falcon AGG system are the unique technical characteristics of its gravimetric accelerometer sensors. Being extremely sensitive instruments, they are designed in such a way that they compensate for the effects of turbulence and vibrations inherent in all types of geophysical research conducted with the help of aviation. The innovative technology increases the accuracy of gravimetric measurements to 0.1 mGal, and also has a resolution of up to 90 meters compared to 3 km typical of traditional aerogravimetric technologies.
Helifalcon is the only gravimetric data collection system in the world that can be used on a helicopter. Due to the flight characteristics of the helicopter, namely the ability to fly safely at lower altitudes and lower speeds, as well as more effectively circumnavigate the terrain, the product of aerogeophysical research is ultra-high resolution data comparable to data from ground-based gravimetric surveys. At the same time, this type of research, due to the speed of shooting an aircraft, is several times higher than the productivity of similar ground operations.
It is also worth noting that during the research, a combination of geophysical methods was used and simultaneously with gravimetric data, magnetic characteristics data were recorded. Combining the two methods will allow for a more accurate interpretation of the geology of the site and provide information about promising sites for the further drilling program of the Customer.
All work was carried out in strict accordance with aviation safety standards as well as IAGSA (International Airborne Geophysics Safety Association) safety standards.