Geology/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning physical and historical geology, environmental geology/hydrology, environmental consulting, remote sensing/aerial photo interpretation, G&G computer applications, petroleum exploration, drilling, geochemistry, geochemical and microbiological prospecting, 3D reservoir modeling, computer mapping and drilling.I am not a geophysicist.
Experience in the area
I have 24 years experience split between the petroleum and environmental industries. I have served as an expert witness in remote sensing, developmental geologist, exploration geologist, enviromental project manager, and subject matter expert in geology and geophysical software development.
Organizations
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
American Association of Photogrammetrists and Remote Sensing
Education/Credentials
Bachelor and Master of Science
Registered Geologist in State of Texas
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alon | 02/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | the response was just what i needed ..... |
| Niaz | 01/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sam | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You are a life - saver, thank ..... |
| Alex | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Keith's answer was detailed, thorough, and thought ..... |
| Bobby | 12/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Keith Patton
2012-02-01 career advise:
Alon: There is something to be said for doing what you love. Going to your job is never work if you love what you do. But, there is the need for money...lol. There is still an great need for stratigraphers
2012-01-25 Challenges of Life in the Andes.:
Sam: First: The Andes are such a formidable geographic obstacle, that many of the national borders in South America were established on them. Look at a map of South America. Notice the shape of
2012-01-24 Contribution to Uiversity as a Student of Geology if given the admission:
Niaz: I think you also need to include in your Academic intent, how you plan to use your degree to benefit your developing nation of graduation. That is one of the requirements of the Developing Nations
2012-01-23 Coral fossil:
Alex: I am not sure what you are really asking. Are you asking for a referral for a lab that would examine your hand specimen to identify the other fossils or "structures" in the same piece? If so
2012-01-15 Petroleum Engineering:
Not true, at least not when I started. The pay scale was Engineers, geophysicists and geologists in that order. When you consider that you can start as an engineer with just a BS that makes the pay difference
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