Environmental geophysics: What is needed to be successful

Abstract

Environmental geophysics refers to professional geophysical services that help site assessments, remediation programs, and engineering construction programs. The term environmental has various implications: the general surroundings, regulatory compliance, health and safety, public works water and sewage facilities, and others. Successful careers in environmental geophysics can have different starting points (mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, and civil, chemical, or petroleum engineering). To be successful in environmental geophysics you need courses in geology, field experience in geologic mapping, operations experience with various geophysical methods, and much practice applying this knowledge in different situations and field conditions. One final preliminary point: The professional judgment to select and use the appropriate geophysical methods in an appropriate way is a competitive advantage in business.