Anisotropy investigations with azimuthal self potential measurements
About authors
- 1 — Ph.D., Dr.Sci. professor Moscow State University
- 2 — master, post-graduate student Moscow State University
- 3 — master, post-graduate student Moscow State University
Abstract
New field technology for studying anisotropy of hydraulic properties in fractured rocks on azimuthal self potential (SP) measurements, developed by D.N. Wishart and L. Slater, is considered and used to study water filtration in loose grain sediments of river floodplain. Azimuthal SP diagrams allow finding direction of groundwater filtration and can add to traditional azimuthal resistivity survey.
Область исследования:
(Archived) Application of the modern electric exploratory technologies in prospecting of mineral deposits
Funding:
None
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