Coal geophysics expands with growing global demands for mine safety and productivity

Abstract

Coal geophysics in the United States was once the exclusive domain and best-kept secret of one major coal company. The company was able to develop a full spectrum of remote-sensing technologies to address its complex upstream and downstream challenges. The program started in the 1970s, and greatly expanded a decade later with more robust and diverse applications. Innovative geophysical surveys were routinely conducted to enhance the company's coal exploration, engineering, and environmental programs.