Electromagnetic Prospecting

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Electrical Imaging SystemsElectrical Imaging Systems

Riboug Research Centre, Schlumberger, France
Drilling an oil well requires a good knowledge of the subsoil. Electrical imaging provides a fuzzy picture of underground structures, which needs to be...

Example Models

Simulation of an Electromagnetic Sounding Method for Oil ProspectingSimulation of an Electromagnetic Sounding Method for Oil Prospecting

The Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) method for oil prospecting has emerged as a promising technique during recent years. The method uses a mobile horizontal electric dipole transmitter and an array of seafloor electric receivers....

Magnetic Prospecting of Iron Ore DepositsMagnetic Prospecting of Iron Ore Deposits

Estimating center-of-mass coordinates and the spatial extent of iron-rich layers helps decrease the cost of exploration. Magnetic prospecting is applicable for doing this for certain types of iron ore deposits. Passive magnetic...