Bureau of Economic Geology

Services Offered

• Vibrating sample magnetometry for nanoscale materials
• Analysis of magnetic properties
• Sample preparation for magnetometry
• Consultation on experimental design for magnetic studies

Services Offered

• Analysis of soil physical and chemical properties
• Soil nutrient and contaminant testing
• Consultation on soil management and conservation
• Support for environmental and agricultural research

The UT Austin Bureau of Economic Geology’s Near Surface Observatory features LiDAR and hyperspectral data analysis for environmental monitoring and geological research. The observatory's advanced imaging helps capture and analyze surface-level environmental features, supporting studies in fields such as geology, environmental science, and resource management. This program enhances the understanding of Texas’s diverse terrains and provides actionable data for sustainable management and hazard assessment.

Services Offered

• High-resolution LIDAR mapping for surface studies
• Geospatial data collection and processing
• Terrain and vegetation analysis
• Support for geological and environmental research

Services Offered

• Sediment composition and texture analysis
• Grain size distribution and mineralogy
• Analysis of depositional environments
• Support for geological and environmental research

Services Offered

• Testing of rock strength and deformation properties
• Simulation of subsurface stress conditions
• Analysis of fracture and faulting in rocks
• Consulting on geotechnical and energy applications

Services Offered

• Fracture and diagenesis analysis of geological samples
• Experimental setups for rock mechanics and geomechanical testing
• Consulting on subsurface fracture behavior
• Research partnerships on reservoir characterization and petroleum geology