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Phoenix Geophysics is a geophysical manufacturing and contracting company founded in 1975.

We are the world leader in magnetotelluric (MT) and induced polarization (IP) instrumentation.
Phoenix systems are used in more than 80 countries for exploration and research.

Our clients are mining and oil companies, geophysical contractors, universities, research institutes, and government earth science agencies.

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Canadian Innovation in Mining Exploration

Canadian Innovation in Mining ExplorationPresident Leo Fox gave a presentation to the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association (CERBA) at the recent PDAC conference. Click the image or the link to download a .zip file of the slides and notes (17 MB).
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Leap Year, Leap Second: GPS Alert!

Leap Year, Leap Second: GPS Alert!Not only will 2012 see an extra day at the end of February, it will also see an extra second at the end of June. The clock will tick from 23:59:59 to 23:59:60 before July arrives at 00:00:00. Customers using Phoenix GPS-synchronized equipment are advised to avoid transmitting or recording over the midnight transition from June 30 to July 1, and for about 15 minutes afterward. Otherwise, they may find time-stamp errors or phase discrepancies in their data.
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Windows Operating Systems

Windows Operating SystemsCustomers considering the purchase of new computer equipment are advised that Phoenix does not natively support 64-bit Windows operating systems. Software for instrument programming and data processing must be installed on either 32-bit hardware or virtual 32-bit operating systems on 64-bit hardware.
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Natural MT Signal On the Rise!

Natural MT Signal On the Rise!The MT method relies on a natural signal associated with sunspot activity, which fluctuates on a roughly 11-year cycle. The cycle has recently bottomed out, causing low signal strength and survey production difficulties for several years. Happily, the sunspot cycle is now on the upswing, and the stronger signal will make it easier to get high-quality MT data in less time.
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Important CompactFlash Alert!

Important CompactFlash Alert!All customers using CompactFlash cards with Phoenix equipment should read the FAQ explaining the incompatibility of CF cards from different manufacturers. Failure to follow Phoenix recommendations may result in corrupt data, damage to equipment, or both!
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Testimonials

TestimonialsPhoenix Geophysics has sold equipment, trained personnel and conducted SSMT® electrical geophysical surveys for many organizations in many different countries. Here are the letters we received from our satisfied customers worldwide.
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Phoenix Geophysics Corporate Brochure

Phoenix Geophysics Corporate BrochureTo know more about us, download our PDF corporate brochure.
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Applications


Base and Precious
Metals Exploration
Oil and Gas Exploration Diamond Exploration Environmental and
Engineering Studies
Geothermal Exploration
Base and Precious Metals Exploration Oil and Gas exploration Diamond Exploration environmental and engineering studies Geothermal exploration

Reservoir Monitoring Groundwater
Exploration
Deep Crustal
Research
Earthquake Prediction
Research
Reservoir monitoring Groundwater exploration Deep crustal research Earthquake prediction research