The Section maintains a set of calibration pads in Ottawa, that can be used for both airborne (helicopter or fixed-wing) and ground (hand-held) spectrometers. The Section offers consultation on calibration procedures, data processing and analysis.

Gamma-ray spectrometry standards laboratory

The Section can offer expert advice and assistance in re-processing and/or interpreting a set of airborne or ground gamma-ray spectrometry data, at both technical and geological levels:

• Do you have some gamma-ray spectrometry data, and would like assistance with processing it or displaying it?
• Did you purchase airborne gamma-ray spectrometry data and/or maps, and you would like assistance with interpretation of the data?
• Do you want a second opinion on the processing that has already been applied to your data?

The Section offers a practical workshop-style seminar on Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometry, Theory and Applications combining a series of case histories with a high level of practical knowledge and field experience.

The manual for the workshop is also available as GSC Open File 3061 (Shives et al, 1995), and can be ordered directly from the Geological Survey of Canada Bookstore

For all of these services, contact the Section Head, Rob B.K. Shives, for further information (availability, scheduling, pricing).