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About the ASEG

The ASEG is a non-profit company founded in 1970. Its aims are:

  • to promote the science of geophysics, and specifically exploration geophysics, throughout Australia
  • to foster fellowship and co-operation between geophysicists
  • to encourage closer understanding and co-operation with other earth scientists
  • to assist in the design and teaching of courses in geophysics and to sponsor student sections where appropriate.

General Information

The Federal Executive assists in the formation of local branches of the society throughout Australia and will publish any material considered desirable for the promotion of its objectives.

Activities

The ASEG's main activities are publication of the technical journal Exploration Geophysics and the bi-monthly magazine Preview and occasional Special Publications. The ASEG organises a Geophysical Conference and Exhibition every 18 months. The ASEG also conducts continuing education courses and supports Research in exploration geophysics.

Membership

The ASEG's current Membership is over 1200. Your are invited to join the ASEG.

Research Foundation

The ASEG has a Research Foundation which helps fund specific research projects at Australian tertiary institutions. Up to $5,000 can be made available to help pay research costs incurred by each project.

Technical Standards Committee

The ASEG’s Technical Standards Committee is responsible for implementing industry wide standards to aid in data transfer and data quality. The chairman's positon is currently vacant. Please contact the ASEG Secretariat if you are interested in taking up this role.
Members of the standards committee include most Chief Geophysicists of state geological surveys.
Click here to see a summary of this committee's activities

Associated Societies

A list of Click here for a list of associated societies along with links to their websites.