Subsurface conductivity imaging systems and methods

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Ledynh, Bot (Department: 2862)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ

Using electrode arrays, circuits, structure, or supports

Reexamination Certificate

active

07023213

ABSTRACT:
A subsurface imaging cable includes a plurality of sensor modules, wherein the plurality of the sensor modules are flexible and each of the plurality of the sensor modules is spaced apart on the subsurface imaging cable at a selected distance; and a flexible medium connecting the plurality of the sensor modules, wherein the subsurface imaging cable is flexible and adapted to be wound on a reel. A method for subsurface images includes acquiring direct-current measurements at a plurality of sites in a survey area; acquiring a first set of electric and magnetic measurements from natural electromagnetic fields at the plurality of sites; acquiring a second set of electric and magnetic measurements using controlled electric and magnetic sources at the plurality of sites; and determining a subsurface conductivity distribution from the direct-current measurements and the first set and the second set of electric and magnetic measurements.

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