1. Electromagnetic sounding of geothermal zones
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Spichak, Viacheslav and Manzella, Adele
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ELECTROMAGNETIC noise , *GEOTHERMAL resources , *INDUSTRIAL noise , *GEOPHYSICAL observations , *GEOLOGICAL mapping , *GEOLOGICAL modeling , *EARTH resistance (Geophysics) , *COMPUTERS in geophysics - Abstract
Abstract: Electromagnetic (EM) data provide a substantial contribution to the geophysical mapping and monitoring of geothermal reservoirs. This paper presents an up-to-date picture of the achievements of EM methods for geothermal exploration as they have emerged over the last few years. It has been proved that EM sounding of geothermal zones and distant monitoring macro-parameters of the reservoirs, fluid-filled faults and other elements of the geothermal system are possible provided that modern 3-D inversion is used along with techniques that reduce the effects of industrial and geological noise. In addition, geological and petrophysical data also need to be included in the analysis. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2009
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