More Precise Groundwater Drilling using Geo-Magnetic Resonance (GMR)

Pilot Project Schechen – Essence of Insights

As part of our pilot project in Schechen, we conducted an important comparison: Our Geo-Magnetic Resonance surface measurement (GMR, internationally also referred to as NMR) was evaluated alongside results from an established geophysical method (geoelectrics) and the groundwater drilling derived from it.

It became evident that the drilling campaign could have been carried out far more precisely and efficiently if GMR had been applied in parallel with geoelectrics.

👉 Result: The GMR measurement correlates very closely with the drilling results. While geoelectrics provided valuable information about the geological structure, GMR was able to delineate groundwater-bearing layers much more clearly in terms of depth and position. This creates a more reliable foundation for future drilling projects – not as a replacement, but as a powerful complement to existing methods.

“The NMR measurement seems to reflect the drilling results well.”— Alexander Westermayr, Shareholder · Managing Director · Geophysicist, GEO4 GmbH

This consistency confirms the added value of the GMR method as a non-invasive complement to classical geophysical techniques (in this case: Geoelectrics) and the boreholes based on them. Particularly in groundwater exploration, GMR can make a decisive contribution to avoiding unnecessary drilling costs – in this specific project, potential savings of up to €250,000 were estimated.

Equally important: fewer drillings also mean less environmental impact – reducing ecological disturbance while increasing efficiency. And let’s not forget: the renaturation of drilled soil generates significant additional costs – costs that can be avoided through more precise planning in advance, supported by our advanced NMR technology.

Fig. 1: By combining GIS, magnetic resonance technology (NMR) from the USA, our open-source Vertical Data Integration (VDI) module, and modern AI tools, we provide a service package that enables drilling projects to be carried out more efficiently, cost-effectively, and with less environmental impact — in groundwater exploration, infrastructure (on-/offshore), mining, and soil remediation.

📌 More about our project management strategy and the applied methods and tools in our blog post: “Full-Service Package“ – q.e.d.

Conclusion: 

GIS + NMR + VDI + AI means planning more efficiently, saving costs, and protecting nature.

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