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A Comparative Study of 3D MT Modeling Methods (3차원 MT 모델링 기법의 비교 분석)

  • Han, Nu-Ree;Nam, Myung-Jin;Kim, Hee-Joon;Song, Yoon-Ho;Suh, Jung-Hee
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.154-160
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    • 2007
  • This paper compares the characteristics of three different algorithms for three-dimensional (3D) magnetotelluric (MT) modeling. These methods are developed by Mackie et al. (1994), Sasaki (1999) and Nam et al. (2007). The first and second methods are based on the finite difference method (FDM), while the last one the finite-element method (FEM). MT responses, apparent resistivities and phases, for a COMMEMI 3D-2 model show a good agreement with integral equation solutions and only minor discrepancies are found over the anomalous bodies in the 3D model. The computation time of the two methods based on FDM is short and the static divergence correction contributes to speed up. The FEM modeling scheme is accurate but slow.

A Bayesian Approach to Geophysical Inverse Problems (베이지안 방식에 의한 지구물리 역산 문제의 접근)

  • Oh Seokhoon;Chung Seung-Hwan;Kwon Byung-Doo;Lee Heuisoon;Jung Ho Jun;Lee Duk Kee
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.262-271
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    • 2002
  • This study presents a practical procedure for the Bayesian inversion of geophysical data. We have applied geostatistical techniques for the acquisition of prior model information, then the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method was adopted to infer the characteristics of the marginal distributions of model parameters. For the Bayesian inversion of dipole-dipole array resistivity data, we have used the indicator kriging and simulation techniques to generate cumulative density functions from Schlumberger array resistivity data and well logging data, and obtained prior information by cokriging and simulations from covariogram models. The indicator approach makes it possible to incorporate non-parametric information into the probabilistic density function. We have also adopted the MCMC approach, based on Gibbs sampling, to examine the characteristics of a posteriori probability density function and the marginal distribution of each parameter.

Three dimensional resistivity structure of the Serra da Cangalha crater inferred from magnetotelluric modeling

  • Adepelumi Adekunle Abraham
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.06a
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    • pp.182-188
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    • 2004
  • In view of the circular geometry of the Serra da Cangalha impact crater, we have carried out a 3D forward modeling computation for twenty-five MT data in order to obtain the 3D resistivity forward model for the crater region. The 3D resistivity forward model revealed a five-layer model, showing a significant reduction in the basement resistivity. We suggest that this, perhaps, could be due to the structural disturbances that have been caused by the meteorite impact on the crater about 220 million years ago resulting in brecciation, fracturing, alteration and shocked zone filled with fluids. Also, the sensitivity analysis of the 3D model chosen indicates that 3D models having a crater diameter greater than 151 are inconsistent with our data because the 3D model responses are very sensitive to changes in the diameter beyond 15 km. This analysis also reveals that, the depth limits (for the 3D body) causing the anisotropic effects seen on some of our apparent resistivity curves maximally does not extend beyond 1.2 km depth.

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Stress distribution in a passive fully grouted rock bolts

  • Karanam U. M. Rao;Dasyapu S. K.
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.122-128
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    • 2003
  • Rock bolts are widely used as a supplementary roof support system in hard-rock mining since a long time. Since the performance of fully grouted passive bolts depends on bond strength, in the present investigation extensive laboratory pull-out as well as push-out tests were conducted varying the bolt diameter, length and cement-water mixing ratios of grout. The load-displacement curves were developed and were verified with the numerical results obtained from finite element analysis using ALGOR software. Numerical models were validated for push-out tests and a detailed analysis was carried out to know the displacement, stress, strain distribution along the bolt.

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Source Estimation of Digital Filter System using Inverse Problem (역문제: 2차원 전자파 산란문제)

  • Kim, Tae Yong;Lee, Hoon-Jae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2014.05a
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    • pp.47-48
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    • 2014
  • Non-destructive technique to measure internal structure and constant distribution of material can be widely used to exploration of mineral resources, identification of underground cables and buried pipelines, and diagnostic imaging in medical area. In this paper, inverse scattering solution based on 2-dimensional EM scattering problem should be considered and formulated.

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Estimation of Far-field Radiation by 2-Dimensional EM Scattering (2차원 전자파 산란에 따른 방사패턴의 추정)

  • Kim, Tae Yong;Lee, Hoon-Jae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2014.05a
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    • pp.51-52
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    • 2014
  • Non-destructive technique to measure internal structure and constant distribution of material can be widely used to exploration of mineral resources, identification of underground cables and buried pipelines, and diagnostic imaging in medical area. In this paper, we considered 2-dimensional EM scattering problem. Radiation pattern in far field is estimated by using some measured information obtained from near-field solutions.

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Source Estimation in Near-field by 2-Dimensional EM Scattering (2차원 전자파 산란에 따른 근방계에서의 소스 추정)

  • Kim, Tae Yong;Lee, Hoon-Jae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2014.05a
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    • pp.59-60
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    • 2014
  • Non-destructive technique to measure internal structure and constant distribution of material can be widely used to exploration of mineral resources, identification of underground cables and buried pipelines, and diagnostic imaging in medical area. In this paper, we considered 2-dimensional EM scattering problem. Incident wave source is estimated by using some measured information obtained from near-field solutions.

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Precise Gravity Terrain Correction of Gravity Exploration for Small Anomalous Bodies (소규모 이상체의 중력탐사를 위한 정밀지형보정)

  • Lee, Heui-Soon;Rim, Hyoung-Rea
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2010
  • Many studies have successfully developed a number of terrain correction programs in gravity data. Furthermore, terrain data that is a basic data for terrain correction has widely been provided through internet. We have also developed our own precise gravity terrain correction program. The currently existing gravity terrain correction programs have been developed for regional scale gravity survey, thus a more precise gravity terrain correction program needs to be developed to correct terrain effect. This precise gravity terrain program can be applied on small size geologic targets, such as small scale underground resources or underground cavities. The multiquadric equation has been applied to create a mathematical terrain surface from basic terrain data. Users of this terrain correction program can put additional terrain data to make more precise terrain correction. In addition, height differences between terrain and base of gravity meter can be corrected in this program.

Experimental Study on Estimation of $CO_2$ Saturation by the Electrical Resistivity Monitoring during $CO_2$ Injection for Rock Samples ($CO_2$ 지중저장에 의한 전기비저항 모니터링 및 포화도 예측을 위한 실험 연구)

  • Kim, Jong-Wook;Song, Young-Soo
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.388-396
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    • 2010
  • As a part of basic studies on monitoring and saturation estimation of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) storage using resistivity survey, laboratory experiment has been conducted to measure the change of the electrical resistivity through repeated experiments of supercritical $CO_2$ and brine water injection into homogeneous and heterogeneous sandstones. The $CO_2$ saturation is estimated by using resistivity index based on the resistivity measurements. The experimental results of two types of sandstones show that the effect of pore structure in the rock and the effect of contained clay minerals in the rock can be affected to calculate the $CO_2$ saturation. The result can be useful to evaluate the $CO_2$ saturation based on resistivity survey at the site where $CO_2 sequestrates.

3-D EM Modeling Using Approximate Integral Equation Method for the Models with Non 1-D Background Conductivity (1차원 이외의 배경 전기전도도 구조에서 근사 적분방정식을 이용한 3차원 전자탐사 모델링)

  • Lee Seong Kon;Zhdanov Michael S.
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.207-217
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    • 2005
  • We present a new approximate formulation of the integral equation (IE) method for models with variable background conductivity. This method overcomes the standard limitation of the conventional If method related to the use of a horizontally layered background only. The new approximate IE method still employs the Green's functions for a horizontally layered 1-D model. However, the new method allows us to use an inhomogeneous background with the IE method. The method was carefully tested for modeling the EM field for complex structures with a known variable background conductivity. It can find wide application in modeling EM data for multiple geological models with some common geoelectrical features, like a known inhomogeneous overburden, or salt dome structures.