The GEM is an advanced sub-surface characterization and optimization tool that integrates a full-range of near-surface and deep formation investigation capabilities –observation, interpretation, modeling, mapping and assessment – into a single platform. The system enables large-scale groundwater environments to be surveyed, modeled and optimized faster and more cost effectively with the generation of high quality data and tools across a wide range of environments.

GEM uses an innovative measurement to significantly enhance the characterization and understanding of sub-surface water. The system measures entire groundwater systems using both indirect and in situ methods, characterizing aquifer features and dynamics from a few centimeters below the surface to as deep as a several thousands of meters. The system integrates a wide range of latest groundwater observation and detection techniques, including geospatial, radar, airborne, seismic, hydrogeophysics, as well as exploration drilling and down-hole imaging, providing an unparalleled geographic coverage and geologic versatility.

With more data generated comes the need for smart data processing. The GEM System employs a unique big-data processing technique to process the immense quantity of data that these advanced measurements techniques afford. Conventional methods of data processing would require “stitching” these individual datasets into a composite, creating gaps and dissonance in the interpretation, thus increasing the surveyor’s reliance on a priori knowledge and raising the prospect for human error. GEM avoids this issue by applying unique data handling formulas to process large amounts of data from multiple modalities and platforms concurrently, while measuring different groundwater properties at different depths and formulating a single coherent characterization of the complete subsurface system.

A key functionality of GEM is solving a wide range of complex problems regarding groundwater use and optimization. The system seamlessly integrates data measurement with simulation and tool development under the same GIS environment. The system uses leading edge numerical and stochastic modeling to extract high-quality information about near-surface and deep formation groundwater and simulate a range of complex conditions, lending the system a versatile range of critical problem-solving capabilities: geological and geomechanical issues such as structural, subsidence, compaction, consolidations, faults and stress deformation; and hydrogeological and hydraulics issues such as multi-aquifer prediction, recharge and discharge zones, storage and retrieval of waste water, flow prediction, transport, brackish and saltwater intrusion, simulation of shallow, mid-range and deep aquifers over large regions.

The GEM’s tools development module processes data and synthesis, allowing a suite of tools to be tailored for specific groundwater management needs. A sample of tools includes: high-resolution groundwater mapping, groundwater data management systems, well field optimization systems, aquifer storage and recovery systems, groundwater optimization and planning tool, crop optimization tool, groundwater monitoring systems and seawater intrusion control systems.

We use GEM to rapidly and precisely explore the big-picture intricacies of groundwater, and save our Clients’ valuable time and investment, and ultimately enhancing the design of high-performance groundwater development projects. Our GEM team will employ the system’s modules to deliver clients the following services:

• Near real-time synoptic data for groundwater resources
• Large-scale advanced groundwater surveys and investigations
• Shallow, mid-depth and deep aquifer reserve forecast and advisory services for location-specific intelligence
• Advanced groundwater resources surveys, assessments and investigations
• Precision, high-resolution, 3D aquifer and groundwater resources mapping
• Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) analysis and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) systems design
• Well and borehole design, precision siting and planning
• Well field systems analysis and optimization
• Emergency groundwater systems design and delivery for humanitarian, crisis situations and contingency
• Groundwater re-use and re-injection systems analysis and design
• Groundwater economics and viability assessments
• Dynamic surface water and groundwater modeling
• Coastal zone groundwater modeling for seawater intrusion control and well optimization
• Groundwater use optimization tool design and industry-specific customization (agriculture, energy, environment, domestic, municipal)
• Design and installation of telemetry-platform based systems for real-time groundwater monitoring and optimization
• Client-tailored on-line groundwater data management and decision support systems
• Strategic planning and institutional support for groundwater management and policy making

Hydro Nova is a company built on technical innovation; GEM System is our groundwater intelligence solution designed to improve confidence in decision-making, greater operational efficiency, reduced costs and minimized risks. With GEM, Hydro Nova is able to deliver clients the full range of groundwater intelligence needs and a peace of mind.The system offers a number of benefits over conventional and less-developed methods of large-scale hydrogeological investigation methods:

All-in-one platform for groundwater exploration, investigation, modeling, assessment, optimization, mapping and tools development

Broad area of coverage (thousands of km2) of subsurface patterns, with local-scale characterization and sufficient temporal resolution

High precision, 2D and 3D, regional groundwater characterization at full depth-range potential – surface to deep aquifers – reducing the dependence on a priori knowledge and “creative speculation”.

A one-stop-shop for large-scale, rapid and precise groundwater exploration for a diverse range of sector needs, including emergencies, municipal, industry, agriculture, energy and defense.

High versatility, succeeding in a wide range of conditions where other approaches fail, including both data-rich and data-poor areas and virtually every climate and vegetation zones.

Supports a wide-range of time-sensitive, high-stakes decision making, such as the big-picture management optics, where to develop new sustainable groundwater reserves, how to protect your aquifers from becoming depleted or polluted, or how to get the most productivity from your groundwater reserves for your project or investment.

In addition to significant costs savings per area surveyed, the key advantage of GEM over existing groundwater assessment methods include wider coverage, reduced data collection and processing periods, rapid mobilization and better measurement resolution.

Integrates key economics and business models for groundwater optimization, building water models to increase groundwater productivity and ROI on related assets and groundwater dependent projects

The cross-disciplinary nature of this approach combines the latest earth and environmental science with hydrogeophysics, economics and advanced modeling, opening up new areas for research and solutions to significant and challenging problems involving groundwater.