Geophysics and Brownfield Sites - First Circular
Thursday, 10th February 2005

EIGG - Environmental and Industrial Geophysics Group of the Geological 
Society

To be held at Chester College, Parkgate Street, Chester.

The aim of this conference is to promote the effective application of 
geophysical methods in the investigation of brownfield sites. 
Geophysics is still considered the poor relation to traditional site 
investigation methods by many environmental professionals because it has 
been misapplied or, more commonly, is the tool of the last chance 
saloon.  Considering a geophysical survey only when all other techniques 
have failed is not generally the most effective approach.  It often 
results in the geophysicist being able to give, at best, a cautious 
prognosis for the success of the survey and more typically, professional 
and responsible advice that the survey target is likely to be beyond the 
resolution of standard geophysical methods.  A self-fulfilling prophesy 
for the geophysical disbeliever!

This conference is being held to reaffirm good practice in geophysics in 
the context of brownfield site investigation, to present case studies of 
geophysics supplementing and aiding more routinely employed methods of 
investigation (whilst not ignoring the limitations of geophysics) and 
also to provide a forum to present the more novel and innovative 
applications of geophysics in this setting.

It is intended that the sessions will include contributions from 
environmental engineers and geologists, geophysicists, representatives 
of regulatory bodies, academia and others with experience of remote 
mapping and assessment of brownfield sites.  It is encouraged that the 
audience should include those from a wide range of technical backgrounds 
and with all levels of experience / confidence in geophysical methods.

Registration for the day will be charged at £35 for Geological Society 
members, £40 for non-members and £25 for students, payable on the door 
(cash and cheques made payable to ‘EIGG’ only).  This price includes 
entrance to the conference, a buffet lunch and refreshments during the 
morning and afternoon breaks.  A 20% discount is given for early 
registration (£28 members, £32 non-members, £20 students).  Pre-register 
with Dr Jo Moore (contact details below) by 31st January 2005.

Exhibitors are welcome at this event.  The broad and topical nature of 
this conference is likely to attract a large and diverse audience.  It 
is anticipated that this event will provide a good opportunity to 
promote a related service.

Call for papers
Abstracts are invited on all aspects of geophysics and geotechnology 
including case studies, new technologies, methodologies and good 
practice in the application of all geophysical methods to brownfield 
site investigation.  Talks are welcome from industrial and commercial 
suppliers, regulators, practitioners and researchers, including 
postgraduate students.

Both oral presentations (15-20 minutes with 5 minutes for questions) and 
posters are requested.  Titles and 100-200 word abstracts should be 
emailed to the conference convenors by 10th January 2005.

For further details and for submission of titles and abstracts, please 
contact the convenors Dr Joe Lenham (Reynolds Geosciences) and Dr Jo 
Moore (Environmental Simulations International) on the conference email 
address:

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Alternatively write to:	

Dr Jo Moore
EIGG2005 Brownfield Conference
Environmental Simulations International
Priory House
Priory Road
Shrewsbury
SY1 1RU

or Telephone:   01743 280037