The coming of age of gravity gradiometry

Abstract

Gravity gradiometry is coming of age as a resource exploration tool. Systems have been actively used for 15 years in search of mineral and hydrocarbon targets. New and innovative system designs, operational deployments, and applications are coming to realization as both developers and operators mature their understanding of gravity gradient data value. This presentation will provide an update on the current state of the art in system deployments with a view toward the future. New applications and capabilities will be cited with actual survey data cited as appropriate. An analysis of the Value of Information (VOI) of gravity gradient data will also be a focus of the presentation.