Typically used to locate pyroclastic metal ores. The method is based on the induced polarization effect (IP effect) caused by the ore or water.
The IP method can be applied to locate geological structures and pyroclastic deposits, especially when other electromagnetic methods of geophysics are not effective. The resistivity of the object under investigation can be measured simultaneously.
A separate transmitter and receiver are usually used in the measurements. Electrodes are spread on the ground before the measurement and/or the electrodes are transported during the measurement. The extent of the measurement area and the length of the measurement lines vary from tens of meters to kilometers. The achievable depth and resolution depend on the measurement configuration and soil conditions. Different measurement configurations can be used and are always designed based on the research object.
We mainly use EMIT SMARTem 24 receivers equipped with a 16-channel breakout box. The transmitter is usually IRIS VIP 5000. We also have experience with other multi-channel equipment, so we can also recommend alternative equipment if the project requires it. We have excellent connections to equipment rental companies and an extensive cooperation network. Our staff has diverse experience with various geophysical measurement equipment.
Our customers are always provided with quality-assured raw data from the surveys. In addition, we perform data processing and analysis. Reporting at the selected level and customer familiarization with the research results are carried out as agreed.
The typical end product of IP surveys is a 2D cross-sectional profile or an inverted 3D voxel model of the subsurface.
