HOW TO COLLECT GEOLOGICAL SAMPLES

The Basics of Oil Field Sample Collection

Atoka recommends preparing geological sample collection bags before entering the field. This has proven to be the best way to avoid collection errors and mistakes in the field.
Items you will need:

• HAND TROWEL OR GRUB HOE
• BLACK PERMANENT MAGIC MARKER
• ZIP-LOCK SANDWICH BAGS
• GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) OR TOPOGRAPHIC MAP TO RECORD SAMPLE LOCATIONS IN THE FIELD