Since 1978 Baird Petrophysical International (BPI) and Baird Comap Ltd. (BCL) have provided field planning and supervision, data collection and analysis, data interpretation and reports.
Underwater Sonar Survey Planning and Management
Volunteer Exploration Search and Recovery by Texas EquuSearch of Dickinson, Texas
Texas EquuSearch Director Tim Miller and BPI President Ralph Baird
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search Dickinson Bayou, loved drowning victim.
search of Lake Erie, downed aircraft and loved ones.
search of Brazos River, loved young girl.
land searches by foot, mounted search, vehicular search, K9 search, low altitude aircraft search, geophysical search.
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How a side scan sonar sees the ocean floor.
Side Scan Sonar, Image Geometry and Example Sonographs
Sub-bottom Profiler
Magnetometer
High Resolution Fathometer
2D and 3D High Resolution Reflection Seismic Survey
Soil Sampling, Geochemical Sampling
Hot-shot, Emergency Surveys and Research Surveys
Contact Ralph W. Baird for more information. Mr. Baird is a geologist, geophysicist and registered professional engineer in Colorado. He graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Geophysical Engineering. Since 1971 Mr. Baird has pioneered geophysical measurements and high resolution geophysical surveys for applications of search and discovery and for engineering planning.
Baird Petrophysical is not an engineering firm and does not offer engineering services in Texas.
Engineering Geology / Geophysics Data collection
Environmental Geology / Geophysics Data collection
Abandoned Well Evaluation / Planning
Shallow Porosity Reservoir Definition
Land Engineering Site Surveys Acquisition
Land / marine Soil Properties Profiles
Land / marine Environmental Planning
Land / marine Environmental Studies
Marine Site Investigations
Marine Jack-Up Rig Site Surveys
Shallow Gas Detection and Prediction
Debris Clearing Surveys
Potential Drilling Hazard Reports
Oil Platform Site Surveys
Pipeline Pre-Lay Surveys
Pipeline and Cabling Post-Lay Surveys
Wellhead Location Surveys
Harbor, Jetty and Berth Surveys
Depth to Bedrock
Location of Old Mines and Workings
Location and Mapping of Faults
Water Table Depth Determination
Quantification of Near Surface Aggregate
Permafrost Location and Depth
Side Scan Sonar Surveying
Hydrographic Surveying
Water Depth Determination/Certification
Underground Storage Site Planning
Salt Dome and Porosity Storage
Tunneling Site Assessment
Current Metering
Wave and Tide Monitoring
Navigation and Positioning
Sea Bed Sampling
Nuclear Power Plant Site Feasibility
Environmental Clearance Reports
Paleontological and Geochemical Surveys
Safety Studies and Mishap Defense Reports
Blow-out Relief Well Safety Survey and Monitoring
Sediment Stability Studies
Mud Flow Surveys and Monitoring
Search and Location of Heavy Equipment and Shipwrecks
Coral Reef, Sand Waves, Trenches and Ridge Surveys
Deep Water Port and Approaches Clearance Surveys for Super Tankers
Tunnel Location and Monitoring
Sonar Void Zones for Submarine Locations
Harbor and Approaches Defense Feasibilities Studies including
Microzonation
Legal Support Services
Expert Witnesses Services and Testimony
http://www.texasequusearch.org/ Texas EquuSearch, Dickinson, Texas, U.S.A.