Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5413 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in architectural, engineering, and related services, such as drafting services, building inspection services, geophysical surveying and mapping services, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services, and testing services. |
| 54136 | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 541360. |
| 541360 | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys. |
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Classification References
- 01Establishments primarily engaged in taking core samples, drilling test wells, or other mine development activities (except geophysical surveying and mapping) on a contract basis for others are classified in Industry 21311, Support Activities for Mining.
Index Items
Aerial geophysical surveying services
Electrical geophysical surveying services
Electromagnetic geophysical surveying services
Geological surveying services
Geophysical mapping services
Geophysical surveying services
Gravity geophysical surveying services
Magnetic geophysical surveying services
Mapping services, geophysical
Radioactive geophysical surveying services
Remote sensing geophysical surveying services
Seismic geophysical surveying services
Surveying services, geophysical
How Item Can Help
Streamlines inventory management for raw geological samples and survey equipment by automating warehouse operations and tracking materials from procurement to job sites.
Optimizes order-to-cash processes for specialized geophysical survey packages, ensuring accurate dispatching of complex instrument fleets to remote locations.
Integrates survey data with supply chain analytics to forecast material needs and identify bottlenecks in the logistics network for large-scale mapping projects.
External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 541360.
American Association of Geospatial Analysts (AAGA)
A trade association representing geospatial professionals including geophysicists with industry resources and certifications.
Bureau of Land Management - Geologic Map and Database
A US government portal providing public access to geologic maps and subsurface data for geophysical surveying projects.
National Center for Geographic Information Analysis
An academic resource offering tools, datasets, and training for geophysical mapping and analysis through geospatial software.
