Description: The British Geological Survey (BGS) is carrying out a low-level airborne geophysical survey of the South West of England as part of the Tellus South West Project.
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A twin-engined Rheims Cessna F406 aeroplane, fitted with geophysical survey equipment, used in the Tellus South West survey. Photo courtesy of Fugro Airborne Surveys (Pty) Ltd.
The Tellus South West project is a collaborative, environmental survey and research project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and carried out by a partnership of the British Geological Survey (BGS), the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the University of Exeter Camborne School of Mines .
Tellus South West provides scientific data to benefit the economy, businesses and the environment in south west England. The data and follow up scientific research provides new knowledge of geology, landscape and ecosystems, helps us manage risks from natural hazards, and provides a census of the current state of the environment for measuring impacts of future change. The project will identify new opportunities for sustainable use of natural resources, and assist with improving the quality of water and soil