Exploration of Geophysical Field Teaching and Industry-Education Integration: A Case Study of Production Practice in the Datong Volcano Geopark

Abstract

Geophysical exploration is essential for obtaining subsurface geological information and has broad applications in resource prospecting, environmental management, and engineering construction. As a core component in the cultivation of geophysics professionals, practical teaching is increasingly integrating multidisciplinary, multi-platform, and multi-agent resources.

This study takes the Datong Volcano Geopark as a practical teaching platform to explore a collaborative field instruction model involving multiple methods, including UAV-based aeromagnetics, gravity, electrical methods, and passive seismic surveys. By adopting a group rotation system, the program effectively optimizes teaching schedules and equipment usage, enhancing students’ hands-on skills and analytical abilities. During the internship, students completed key stages such as data acquisition, preprocessing, processing, and inversion interpretation, preliminarily revealing the deep structural features of volcanic cones and their underlying magma conduits. The outcomes have been compiled into standard maps and reports, providing important data support for local geological research and science outreach in the park.

This practice has also promoted integration between universities, local governments, and research institutions, establishing a triadic "teaching–research–service" collaboration model. The experience presented in this paper offers a practical reference for reforming geophysical field education and cultivating a new generation of application-oriented talent.