Research geophysics laboratory

Research geophysics laboratory is a structural division of the research section of VNII Galurgii JSC. Established in 2013.

research in geophysics;
engineering and geophysical surveys;
engineering-geophysical research using ground penetrating radar, seismic survey, electric survey (including electrical tomography);
inspection of state of buildings and structures ground;
securing safe operation of Verkhnekamskoye potash and potash-magnesium salts deposit (VKMS) using geophysical methods;
geophysical monitoring and forecast for development of potentially dangerous zones in the undermined areas;
technical diagnostics of state of buildings and structures using nondestructive testing methods (main methods: ultrasound tomography and ground penetrating radar;
adaptation of world achievements in geophysical research to VKMS conditions;
geophysical research in salt tailings piles of operating mines in order to detect caverns;
mine geophysics for the purpose of clarifying the geological structure and solving mining engineering problems;
ground geophysical surveys to study the geological structure of the operating mines and prospective areas of the VKMS.