Electrical properties are among the most useful geophysical parameters in characterizing earth materials. Variations in electrical resistivity (or conversely, conductivity) typically correlate with variations in lithology, water saturation, fluid conductivity, porosity and permeability. Resistivity tomography can be used for the following applications:
- Mapping geological features,
- Detection of buried structures,
- Karst mapping,
- Groundwater exploration,
- Landfill waste mass studies.
Benefits
- Up to 1.5 line km per day,
- Depths down to 60+ meters,
- Laterally continuous data,
- Non-destructive,
- Exceptionally low cost.
