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This NAICS code maps to a fully analysed industry with an 81-attribute GTIAS scorecard, risk scenarios, and 42+ strategic frameworks.

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About This Industry

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.

Cross-References.
Establishments 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.

ISIC Rev. 4 Equivalent

NAICS 541360 maps to the following ISIC Rev. 4 class:

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