GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY TRAINING FOR RURAL WATER PRACTITIONERS

This course aims to introduce the foundational ideas, procedures, and applications of geophysical exploration for groundwater investigation using inexpensive equipment. The course will cover the basics of site selection, resistivity theory, vertical electrical soundings, horizontal profiling, and effective comprehensive reporting.

What you'll learn:

• Have an understanding of geophysics as a field of science and its various aspects,
• Understand the principles, methods, and field operations of each of the more frequently used geophysical methods,
• Have a grasp of the general interpretation procedures of geophysical data from each technique,
• Be familiar with the applications of each technique and relate with case studies of recent geophysical investigations and their interpretations.

This course participant will:

• Be instructed by certified and experienced geophysicists in person.
• Receive course-related materials zipped files including Geophysical analysis Software.
• Attain practical fieldwork in different terrains,
• Receive a refreshment during a training session, and
• Be awarded a certificate of completion after the course.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge in Math, Physics and Geography,
• The course shall be delivered in the English Language.

Course Duration:

Five (5) days from 26th September 2022 to the 1st October 2022

Venue:

Water Access Consulting. Plot AI Upper Churchill Drive, Gulu City.

Course logistic:

• A co-funded fee of $ 100.00 USD for each participant to cater for logistical and field visit assistance.
• This course is 90% funded by Water Access Consulting R&D partner Water4 Organisation in support to empower rural water supply practitioners to attain higher borehole drilling success rates during their quest for groundwater exploration.

Note:

All accommodation and dinner will be provided by the individual course participants during the training.