• Proceedings of the KSEEG Conference
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• 2001.04a
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• pp.126-129
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• 2001

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.7-17
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• 2011

We have developed an inversion code for three-dimensional (3D) resistivity tomography including the anisotropy effect. The algorithm is based on the finite element approximations for the forward modelling and Active Constraint Balancing method is adopted to enhance the resolving power of the smoothness constraint least-squares inversion. Using numerical experiments, we have shown that anisotropic inversion is viable to get an accurate image of the subsurface when the subsurface shows strong electrical anisotropy. Moreover, anisotropy can be used as additional information in the interpretation of subsurface. This algorithm was also applied to the field dataset acquired in the abandoned old mine area, where a high-rise apartment block has been built up over a mining tunnel. The main purpose of the investigation was to evaluate the safety analysis of the building due to old mining activities. Strong electrical anisotropy has been observed and it was proven to be caused by geological setting of the site. To handle the anisotropy problem, field data were inverted by a 3D anisotropic tomography algorithm and we could obtain 3D subsurface images, which matches well with geology mapping observations. The inversion results have been used to provide the subsurface model for the safety analysis in rock engineering and we could assure the residents that the apartment has no problem in its safety after the completion of investigation works.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.180-193
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• 2021

The complex resistivity method is an exploration technique that can obtain various characteristic information of underground media by measuring resistivity and phase in the frequency domain, and its utilization has recently increased. In this paper, a three-dimensional inversion algorithm for the CR data was developed to increase the utilization of this method. The Poisson equation, which can be applied when the electromagnetic coupling effect is ignored, was applied to the modeling, and the inversion algorithm was developed by modifying the existing algorithm by adopting comlex variables. In order to increase the stability of the inversion, a technique was introduced to automatically adjust the Lagrangian multiplier according to the ratio of the error vector and the model update vector. Furthermore, to compensate for the loss of data due to noisy phase data, a two-step inversion method that conducts inversion iterations using only resistivity data in the beginning and both of resistivity and phase data in the second half was developed. As a result of the experiment for the synthetic data, stable inversion results were obtained, and the validity to real data was also confirmed by applying the developed 3D inversion algorithm to the analysis of field data acquired near a hydrothermal mine.

• Proceedings of the KSEEG Conference
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• 1999.04a
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• pp.327-329
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• 1999

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.17 no.1 s.50
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• pp.49-55
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• 2007

Various away methods are required in the electrical resistivity survey in order to find anomalous zone reliably. Array methods are classified as several groups. Among these group, a curved survey along the fixed elevation is designed to increase the mobility of men and survey equipments at the rough terrain. Another method is performed at the survey using inclined, curved, and horizontal boreholes. A survey can also be conducted in an arbitrary location by measurements of potentials for a multi sources. The complex data acquired using various away methods are represented by a correct images reconstructed from the 3D inversion. The element division is applied to the region in which the boreholes are curved and inclined because of a spatial discrepancies between the coordinate of each electrode and the nodal point in a model. The resistivity images are obtained from a good agreement for the anomalous zones in open slope and in survey using an inclined borehole.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.175-180
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• 2010

The small loop electromagnetic (EM) method is a fast and convenient geophysical tool which can provide resistivity distribution of shallow subsurface. Especially, it can be a useful alternative of resistivity method in a very conductive environment such as a reclaimed saline land. We applied the multi-frequency small loop EM method for the site investigation of reclaimed saline land. We inverted the measured EM data using one dimensional (1D) inversion program and merged to obtain three dimensional (3D) resistivity distribution over the survey area. Finally, comparing he EM results with the drill log and measured soil resistivity sampled at 16 drill holes, we can define the site character such as thickness of landfill, salinity distribution, and etc.

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.39 no.4 s.179
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• pp.473-483
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• 2006

Although application of electrical methods in Korea began with observation of self potentials before World War II, the methods were developed slowly by the beginning of 1980's when a major burst of development activity took place. DC resistivity methods are applied in Korea more to geotechnical problems rather than to environmental ones unlike other developed countries. As with every other branch of technology, the evolving speed of the silicon chip and of streaming data to hard disk has revolutionized data collection and noise reduction processing. The last two decades saw major advances in data collection, processing, and interpretation of electrical data. Development of smooth-model two-dimensional (2D) resistivity inversion is one of the most visible changes to geophysical interpretation of the last 40 years and is now routinely applied to apparent resistivity data. The ability to represent resistivities in section rather than pseudosection view has revolutionized interpretation. Although calculation of sensitivities for general electromagnetic problems require numerous forward modelings, DC resistivity methods can enjoy computational efficiencies if sources and receivers occupy the same position, and previously intractable 3D inversion is now becoming available.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.368-372
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• 2008

This study evaluates the usefulness and capability of surface electrical resistivity technique for identifying the weak zones or subsurface cavities in karst area with limestone formation. Weak zones or cavities near surface can be potentially dangerous and several problems are associated with collapse of roads or buildings accompanied by subsidence phenomena. In this paper, both two and three dimensional resistivity investigation were conducted to investigate subsidence along a road in Yongweol-ri, Muan-gun, South Korea. The results of the resistivity survey using dipole-dipole array provide a clear view of the weathered regolith, the distribution of weak zones or cavities and bedrock. Several low resistivity areas were identified and subsequent drilling led to the discovery of several weak zone or clay-filled underground cavities. The drilling results show excellent correlation with the resistivity images. It is illustrated, the ability of electrical technique to produce high resolution images of subsurface, which are useful for subsidence assessment. Also the results of this study have demonstrated that two and three dimensional electrical resistivity surveys are useful for delineating the subsidence area. Based on resistivity imaging, the map of hazardous zone has been developed.

• 한국지구과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.09a
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• pp.93-102
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• 2005

변산반도 서부 해안지역의 소규모 유역에 대하여 대수층을 통한 해수침투의 범위를 공간적으로 규명하기 위하여, 시추자료를 포함한 전기비저항 탐사와 지하수의 수질분석을 실시하였다. 전기비저항 탐사는 다층 구조로 되어있는 대수층 내 지하수의 수질변화 특성을 효과적으로 탐지해 낼 수 있는 수직탐사법을 이용하였으며, 탐사결과 겉보기비저항 곡선은 H type에 해당함을 알았다. 시추에 의해 3층 구조로 밝혀진 연구지역에 대하여 총 30 지점에 대한 H type 수직탐사 자료의 1차원 역산결과, 중간층과 상/하부층의 비저항 크기 차이가 크게 나타남에 따라 이 연구에서는 고전도도 지역, 중간지역, 저전도도지역 등 3가지의 영역으로 구분하였다. 15개 지점의 천부 지하수 관정에서 채취된 지하수 시료 분석결과를 TDS에 대한 HCO3/Cl과 Ca/Na 몰비로 도시하였는데, 그래프의 기울기에 따라 크게 2가지 그룹으로 구분되었다. 수직탐사의 3가지 영역과 지하수 수질 분석에 의한 2가지 그룹을 비교한 결과 낮은 농도의 HCO3/Cl과 Ca/Na를 나타내는 관정은 고전도도 지역에 위치하며, 높은 농도의 HCO3/Cl과 Ca/Na를 나타내는 관정은 저전도도 지역에 위치하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 이 연구에서 제시한 바와 같이 전기비저항 수직탐사 결과와 지하수 수질분석 결과를 복합 해석하는 경우 시추자료가 제한적인 해안지역 대수층을 통한 해수침투 범위를 효과적으로 규명할 수 있는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.139-149
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• 2018

The resistivity monitoring is a practical method to resolve changes in resistivity of underground structures over time. With the advance of sophisticated automatic data acquisition system and rapid data communication technology, resistivity monitoring has been widely applied to understand spatio-temporal changes of subsurface. In this study, a new 4D inversion algorithm is developed, which can effectively emphasize significant changes of underground resistivity with time. To overcome the overly smoothing problem in 4D inversion, the Lagrangian multipliers in the space-domain and time-domain are determined automatically so that the proportion of the model constraints to the misfit roughness remains constant throughout entire inversion process. Furthermore, a focusing model constraint is added to emphasize significant spatio-temporal changes. The performance of the developed algorithm is demonstrated by the numerical experiments using the synthetic data set for a time-lapse model.