Geology- Brochure

GeologyRZ_06_Geology_102008.qxd:Layout 1 12.11.2008 16:39 Uhr Seite 2Geology as a basic field of science involves the understanding of the Earth's interior and surface, as well asits natural processes, primary resources and interaction with the environment. In recent times, the sector has been experiencing strong growth - driven by the increased demand for rawmaterials and hydrocarbons, especially in the upcoming emerging markets, and the high price levels of suchcommodities. GAF meets the resulting demand for thematic information and information management in the mineral and hydrocarbon sector by providing a number of highly competitive and operational services. GAF's multi-disciplinary professionals have broad geo-science backgrounds and extensive experience workingon a diverse range of domestic and international projects; these address major issues, such as geologichazards and disasters, energy and mineral resources, ecosystem and ground-water availability, and moderninformation systems.In particular, our staff has a thorough understanding of the integral and underlying economical and institutionalframework conditions relating to raw material demands and policies, such as mining sector reform programmesin developing nations. Our portfolio of activities in this domain includes (but is not limited to):RZ_06_Geology_102008.qxd:Layout 1 12.11.2008 16:39 Uhr Seite 3Consulting ExpertiseGEOLOGICAL MAPPING- Geological Field Mapping- Turnkey Mobile Field Mapping IT-Solutions (GeoRover™)- Digital Geological Inventory Mapping- Integrated Geological GIS and DB- Web-based Information Systems- Multi-source Data Compilation- Environmental Impact AnalysisMINING INDUSTRY- Exploration and Exploitation GIS- Mineral Potential Analysis- Structural Analysis- DEM and Geomorphological Maps- Alteration Zone Analysis HYDROCARBON INDUSTRY- Basin Studies- Structural Analysis- 3D Subsurface Reservoir Visualisation and Interpretation- Micro-seepage Alteration Indicators- Uplift Probability Maps (UPM) - In-SAR Subsidence Mapping- Integrated Hydrocarbon Information SystemsGROUNDWATER SECTOR- Integrated Water Resource Management- Aquifer Reconnaissance Maps- Fractured Aquifer Drilling Targets- Hydrogeological Maps- Integrated Water Resources GIS/Database- Reservoir and Recharge Estimate Studies- In-SAR Subsidence MappingINSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT - Requirements Analysis- Conceptual and System Design- Expert and Decision Support Systems- GIS and Database Solutions- Mining and Hydrocarbon Cadastre Systems- Mining Sector Reform Capacity BuildingRZ_06_Geology_102008.qxd:Layout 1 13.11.2008 15:27 Uhr Seite 4The mining and hydrocarbon sector is technically complex and requires a rangeof focused skills and detailed applications to meet the diversity of client requirements. GAF can address these challenges with a unique combination of IT capacity, personnel skills and applied geo-expertise. At numerous locationsworldwide, GAF has proven its capacity to implement services and applicationsthat make a tangible difference to the effectiveness of resource managementand the overall productivity of exploitation activities.Services offered by GAFGEO-DATA STORE- Earth observation data imagery and products- Digital elevation models- Land cover dataDATA PROCESSING- Digital image processing- Mapping and monitoring- Digital cartography and map production- Virtual reality (3D)INFORMATION SYSTEMS- System analysis, integration and migration- GIS/DB design and implementation- Application development- Spatial data structure conceptsSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT- Development of customised spatial software - Standalone, internet and enterprise GIS- SDI development- Standards based development and integrationMANAGEMENT CONSULTING- Institutional/sector assessment- Know-how transfer and capacity building- Project definition/supervision- Research and sector analysis studiesArnulfstrasse 197 • 80634 München • GermanyPhone: +49 (0) 89 12 15 28 -0 • Fax: +49 (0) 89 12 15 28 -79E-mail: info@gaf.de • www.gaf.deRZ_06_Geology_102008.qxd:Layout 1 12.11.2008 16:39 Uhr Seite 1