Blackhawk, which is a division of Zapata Incorporated, is a leader in high-resolution geophysical imaging services since 1987. We apply state-of-the-practice geophysical imaging and emerging technologies to address a wide variety of applications and engineering problems related to transportation, infrastructure, environmental, mining, tunneling, unexploded ordnance, and oil and gas exploration. Read More
Selected Projects
Blackhawk conducted a non-destructive geophysical investigation on sound wall pillar structures. The purpose of the geophysical investigation was to assess the interior conditions of these structures so that appropriate remediation and maintenance can be applied.

The presence of swelling clay beneath roadways poses a significant problem to road rehabilitation design and construction. Blackhawk, in coordination with the FHWA-CFLHD, conducted multi-phase surface geophysical investigations using various EMI instruments to rapidly and accurately locate clay-rich zones beneath long stretches of roadways.


What People Are Saying

"Your team… completed this extremely challenging project [Schofield Range Clearance] while exceeding all my expectations… Zapata Engineering worked to manage the customer’s expectations while making proposals to adjust the scope of work to maximize customer value."

Plyler McManus
Project Manager
US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville


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