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    Near Surface Postconvention Workshop IT a Applied to Geophysical Mapping attr AAs) SU SAU ESA a Applying small unmanned airborne systems (SUAS) to the acrquisition of geophysical data will inevitably change the manner in which geophysical surveys are accomp However, there are many challenges that need to be addressed including aircraft performance limitations and lack of geophysical sensors suitable for use with SUAS. Neverth the promise of more data in less time at lowe innovation which will result in the widespread use of drones for geophysical mapping, This workshop brings together experts inthe de operation of small UAS and experts in the acquisition of neti, gravity, and seismic nt and discuss a means e cost of acquisition, The primary emphasis for this workshop is to provide every attendee with new insights into the current jing to using drones for geophysical mapping simultaneously fostering interaction betwee experts currently using drones for mapping and those seeking to integrate drones into their geophysical mapping workflows [WTERWATIONAL EXPOSITION AND 87TH ANNUAL MEETING ‘SEG HOUSTON, TEXAS 24-29 SEPTEMBER 2017 DEES ce CMU CSU DRONES: Applied to Geophysical Mapping Friday, 29 September « 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (-9.00.AM ——Introduetion Jolin Lane, USCS AM Introduction to UAS Systems for Geophysical Mapping Robert Leebrve, NOVAerial Robotics In ‘00M Mapping By Drone Susan Nish AAPG 1000-10-20 AM Coffee Break 0.40 AMA Review of Magnetometers for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Ron Bll, International Geophysical Services 10:40-11.00 AM MFAM: Miniature Atomic Magnetometer for Autonomous Magnetic Surveys Rahul Mhasker, Geometries 20 AM Examples of Autonomous Aeromagnetic Surveys using a Vector Magnetometer Johannes Sol, Mbile Geophysical Technologies 11:20-1140 AM Case History: Application of URS Magnetometry to Mineral Exploration Michael Burns, Pioneer Aerial Surveys Lid 11-A0AM-12:00M Drone Magnetic and LIDAR Surveys for Locating Legacy Oil and Gas Wells Richard Hammack, Garet Veloski and James Sam (NETL) & Luke Wylie (USAVI) 11400- 1200-100 PM Lane 1L.00-1:40 PH Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and ther Applications in Exploration and Mining Thomas Staney-lones, Aerial Imaging Resources 140-2.00PM Case History: UAV Magnetometry for Mineral Exploration Jean-Christophe Ricard, Devbrio Geophysique Ine 20-2.20 PM Comparison of Ground Magnetic and Low Altitude Aeromagnetic Data Ron Bll, International Geophysical Services, LLC 25-800 PM Break UAV Terrain Mapping For Gravity Terrain Corrections Kevin MacNab, MI Geo-surveys nterationa, Inc 3:20-8:40 PM Flight Over Hike: A Seismic Approach with UAV Technologies Rociey Lopez, Gaospace Technologies 3:40-4.00 PM Mapping Oield Infrastructure with UAV ‘TeworRichards and Sarat Res, Denbury Onshore, LC; Aaron Toten Seiclone Surveys, Ie; Panel Discussion on Future Developments 3:00-8:20 PM: 4:00-5:00 PM & Near Surface Technical Section Drones Applied to Geophysical Mapping Post-Conference Workshop Sponsor: GEOMETRICS Innovation + Experience « Results ‘SEG Annual Meeting - George R Brown Corwention Center - Houston, TX - September 29, 2017 Me SEG Near Surface Technioel Section fe je ft ‘uz Post-Conference Workshop Drones Applied to Geophysical Mapping Introduction to the Workshop John W. Lane Jr, PhD. U.S. Geological Survey, Hydrogeophysics Branch For decades, manned and unmanned vehicles have been used to remotely acquire scientific data of various types. From early government-led efforts to address what were primarily military needs, a large and growing commercial ‘remote sensing’ industry has emerged, Although useful for many geoscientific purposes, conventional remote sensing applications overwhelmingly focus on surface to centimeter-scale subsurface mapping over faitly large geographic areas, remain expensive relative to the scale of many environmental, engineering, or property-scale resource exploration projects, and lack the resolution and depth of investigation required to support a wider range of potential project needs, However, recent instrumentation developments that extend the potential depths of investigation of remote sensing surveys into what many would consider the geophysical domain and the advent of widely available and increasingly capable srrall unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) coupled with the loosening of regulations governing use the National Air Space for commercial benefit has resulted in an explosively growing UAS or ‘drone’ sector. In 2016, the estimated size of the U.S. commercial SUAS fleet was 42,000 systems; the FAA projects the number of commercial systems to grow to more than 400,000 systems by 2021. The use of drones to inspect vertical and horizontal structures, provide security, monitor assets, and assist with search and rescue and other first responder actions is already quite common. The application of drones for mapping purposes is growing rapicly; a good example being agricultural sector use of drones to acquire multi-spectral data for crop-health and invasive/noxious species monitoring, Today, use of drones is also expanding into the geophysical sector in myriad support roles as well as for direct geophysical mapping purposes, with the most common application currently being the acquisition of aeromagnetic data However, the path forward toward more routine, extensive, capable, and costeffective use of small unmanned aircraft for geophysical surveying is challenging from a number of technological and regulatory perspectives. In order ta encourage continued development and application of UAS for near- surface geophysics, the Near Surface Technical Section of the SEG decided to sponsor the ‘Drones Applied to Geophysical Mapping’ workshop. The primary objective of the workshop is to bring together practicing UAS geophysical specialists and interested geoscientists, engineers, and managers to share ‘what is currently being accomplished with drones and to discuss industry needs and opportunities in order to support the continued development of the UAS geophysics sector in the years to come, As Chief of the USGS Hydrogeophysies Branch (HB), Dr. John W. Lane supervises Branch research, technical support, and technology transfer activities using borehole, surface, and airborne geophysics including the development and demonstration of geophysical applications of small unmanned aircraft systems, tel: 860.487.7402 x13 e-mail: jwlane@iuses.gov SEG Annual Meeting - George R Brown Convention Center - Houston, TX - September 29, 2017 http //seg org/News-ResourcesiNear-Surface (SES Near Surface Technical Sect je , : cmuone Bh Corerece Wokson, _- Drones Applied to Geophysical Mapping Introduction to UAV Systems for Geophysical Mapping Robert Lefebvre - Managing Director, NOVAerial Robotics Inc. This session will compare and contrast the large variety of different aircraft types, with particular emphasis placed on the application of UAV technology to typical geophysical survey 7 operations. It will cover the strengths and weaknesses of each of the Vehicle types, and help operators decide which is best suited to meet their data acquisition needs, This will include muttrotors, helicopters, and fixed wing UAV, The discussion will be both eritical and fair for all vehicles types, and will atterpt to dispel some of the misconceptions that are prevalent in the industry. Furthermore, the presentation will touch on non-aitborne vehicles, such as ground rovers, boats and even submersibles, Finally, it will include a general comparison between different autopilot systems and other electronios. There are many good Commercial Off-The-Shelf UAV solutions available on the market today, but the majority of these ate designed for short-range fights carrying simple camera sensor payloads, Geophysics applications typically require long range flight with specialized payloads of greater weight These applications also have more difficult mobilization requirements; transport to remote areas, and launch and recovery from rough terrain, fying at high altitudes, temperatures, and even in high winds, Consideration has to be made for these requirements, which COTS UAV’s are often not designed for. ‘Speaker Biography: NOVAerial Robotics was founded in 2014 by Robert Lefetwre. NOVAerial Robotics Inc was incorporated in 2017, and Robert is currently serving as the Managing Director. Robert is a mechanical engineer with diverse skills derived from ‘experience in autorrotive engineering and industrial controls. He began working in the UAV industry in 2011, and has been one of the lead developers of the Ardupilot project during that time, with the major focus on helicopter and muitirtor fight ‘control. His Knowledge of physics, vehicle dynamics, control systems and human factors engineering have helped Ardupilot evolve into the high performance and reliable fight control system itis today. He is the leading Ardupilot expert in Canada, and has worked with commercial companies and universities around the world, For more information, contact ty NOVAerial -rail:sobert lefevre @novecrial com , Robotics web site: hitps novaerial oom SEG Annual Meeting - George R Brown Convention Center - Houston, TX - September 29, 2017 hitp//seg.orgiNews-Resources/Near-Surface ris SEG Near Surface Technical Section je je it cuz Post Conference Workshop Drones Applied to Geophysical Mapping Mapping by Drone Susan Smith Nash, Ph.D., Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists ‘An increasing number of surface surveys are being conducted by smell quadcopter drones as ‘well as larger ones with a longer flight time and the ability to carry heavier payloads. The price of drones has dropped considerably, and such models such as Dl Phantom 4 are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and are equipped to be able to carry high-resolution cameras and sensors, as well as to interface with a ‘wide array of planning and mapping software packages This presentation reviews surface mapping by drone in the upstream sector of the oil industry, land it discusses the costs and benefits of different types of equipment, sensors, software, and integration with other data. Specifically, the presentation examines photogrammetry, hyperspectral and multispectral sensors, and infrared (thermal) to create 3D Images used for a wide range of applications. In addition to surface feature mapping and 3D digital outcrops, the surveys are also used for calculating volumes, the presence of heat sources (bodies, etc.), fugitive gas emissions, and rock textures and geological structures, In addition to evaluating the surface, the maps developed from drone-derived data are integrated with other data such as seismic, petrophysics, and geochemistry for reservoir characterization. In addition to recent uses, there are a number of emerging applications that require specific combinations of hardware, software, and analytics, as well as well-defined workflows. SEG Annual Meeting - George R Brown Convention Center - Houston, TX - September 29, 2017 http //seg org/News-ResourcesiNear-Surface Near Surface Technical Section ie , i Post-Conference Workshop Drones Applied to Geophysical Mapping Speaker Biography: Susan Smith Nash is Director of Innovation, Emerging Science and Technology at the American ‘Association of Petroleum Geologists. In addition to experience as a petroleum geologist, Nash has experience in program development involving economic, technology, and educational initiatives, She is currently assembling joint industry initiatives to identify potential mult-

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