The National Geophysical Research Laboratory (NGRI) at Hyderabad is ready to take up heli-borne studies of Amaravati area, where the capital of Andhra Pradesh will come up.
“NGRI has plans to make a proposal to the Andhra Pradesh government. This is the right time to conduct the study since the area is without buildings and other constructions and we get the best data,” NGRI Director in-charge Ch. Mohan Rao said here.
In the heli-borne study waves sent from the helicopter would reflect on the ground and can understand the structure of the earth up to 200 meters. The study can reveal the presence of rock and water. Such a study would help the government plan its buildings and water bodies. NGRI does this survey for State governments and organisations and has conducted studies for ONGC, Delhi Metro and for initial survey for Hyderabad Metro and Rajasthan and Maharashtra have also sought its help.
The heli-borne study would provide the information for construction of a dam or a large water body as the weight of the water has also to be taken into consideration as the pressure from it can affect the earth plate.
On the seismic activity in AP, Dr. Mohan Rao said the State was a safe region but not the best, this included the Amaravati region.
The NGRI Director participated in Association of Hydrologists of India’s convention in the city.
