A simple method of interpretation of resistivity sounding data using exponential approximation of kernel function

Sri Niwas, ; Israil, M. (1987) A simple method of interpretation of resistivity sounding data using exponential approximation of kernel function Geophysical Prospecting, 35 (5). pp. 548-567. ISSN 0016-8025

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Abstract

A simple unified equation of apparent resistivity for a general four-electrode array is developed. The main idea is the analytical integration of the Stefanescu expression for potential over a layered earth by writing an exponential approximation for the kernel function. Finally a matrix equation is developed to estimate the kernel function from observed apparent resistivity values. The general equation automatically reduces to the particular configuration once the electrode separations are modified suitably. Examples for Schlumberger and Wenner configurations are numerically calculated to estimate the precision of the method. Good results in a short execution time are obtained, irrespective of the shape of the apparent resistivity curve. Finally, the full interpretation of one theoretical resistivity curve and two field resistivity curves is demonstrated. The more stable ridge-regression estimation method is used in the identification of layer parameters from the kernel function.

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