researchResearch forms an important part of our ability to provide our clients with the most advanced capability. We undertake extensive thematic research to provide clients with decision making information. Our work includes, amongst others, statistical reviews, current best practice, annual production and exploration reviews, as well as expert reviews and competent person reports. We have also managed and participated in a number of technological research programmes. The following is a selection of our recent achievements:UNDERSAFE INTERKONSULT is part of a multi-national consortium working on a new underground sensing system funded by the EU- FP7 framework to develop a safety system that will protect staff and visitors in sub-surface tourist atractions such as caves and former mine workings. This is a two year programme that will examine the potential for applying the technology to a wide range of applications CLARETDevelopment of a 4 dimensional contaminated land mapping system under funding from the Department of Trade and Industry in the UK. In conjunction with the British Geological Survey, VHE Construction PLC and South Kesteven District Council a two year programme of research and development has been undertaken aimed at developing a real-time, remote contaminated land monitoring system using electrical tomography. Key features of the work involved laboratory and site tests, hydrogeological flow modelling, cost benefit and marketing analysis and project management (see www.claretproject.org).
| | SMARTResearch and development of new ground radar technology under funding from the British Government SMART programme. The work involved extensive trials of ground radar for use in a range of applications, including agriculture, mapping of waterways, contaminated land, railways, archaeology and construction as well as mineral exploration. | | STEPWe have also supported the Shell Technology Enterprise Programme (STEP) by funding undergraduates to research into the application of Artificial Intelligence systems for the prediction of fires in tunnels. | |
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