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Gravimetry

Gravimetric measurements constitute a valuable means to explore large-scale structures as well as local inhomogenities in rock density. Gravimetry is usually applied to:

For gravimetric surveys we own several metal spring gravimeters (LaCoste-Romberg) and automatic quarz-spring gravimeters (Scintrex). The indispensible high-precision geodetic surveying is done with RTK DGPS or tacheometers of Trimble and Stonex.

Measurement in Bad Frankenhausen
Gravimetry survey in Bad Frankenhausen, ©GGD mbH
Local field
Gravity map of a lignite mine after local filtering, ©GGD mbH