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geophysicist

Geophysicists study the physical characteristics of the earth and apply physical measurements to geological situations.

Description

Geophysicists study the physical characteristics of the earth and apply physical measurements to geological situations. Geophysicists use the principles of gravity, seismicity and electromagnetics to identify the structure and composition of the earth.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

seismic measurement techniques physics geology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electrical engineering electronics geography archaeology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate seismic equipment document seismic research conduct field work use measurement instruments prepare scientific reports advise on geophysical procedures engineer seismic equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

assess potential oil yield perform gravity measurements address problems critically assess potential gas yield perform electromagnetic geophysical measurements perform electrical geophysical measurements measure reservoir volumes

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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geophysicist

Geophysicists study the physical characteristics of the earth and apply physical measurements to geological situations.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

seismic measurement techniques physics geology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electrical engineering electronics geography archaeology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate seismic equipment document seismic research conduct field work use measurement instruments prepare scientific reports advise on geophysical procedures engineer seismic equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)