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2D DC Resistivity Lab

fits a parameterized subsurface resistivity model from DC potential observations.

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2D finite volume forward modeling; fixes the anomaly body geometry and only inverts the two resistivities of the background and the anomaly body. The closed sides and bottom surface have zero potential, which belongs to the finite box model; an example of synthetic verification using empty data.

2D DC Resistivity Lab: uses and methods

fits a parameterized subsurface resistivity model from DC potential observations.

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2D finite volume forward modeling; fixes the anomaly body geometry and only inverts the two resistivities of the background and the anomaly body. The closed sides and bottom surface have zero potential, which belongs to the finite box model; an example of synthetic verification using empty data.

model and reference method

∇·(σ∇V) = −Iδ; bounded nonlinear least squares, the data is the transmission resistance ΔV/I.

model version: 1.0.0. The results are used for scientific research, exploration and teaching, please interpret according to the model conditions.

input parameters

background initial resistivity(Ω·m)
Value range: 1 – 5000
Abnormal body initial resistivity(Ω·m)
Value range: 1 – 5000
observation transmission resistance (optional)
JSON array, in A/B/M/N electrode order from the example table; units are Ω. Leave blank to use deterministic synthetic observations.

How to use

  1. Load the example or enter data that matches the field description.
  2. Confirm units and models, run calculations and check diagnostics.
  3. Export charts, tables or results packages and record model versions.

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Industry Application · Independent Reproduction Example

Two-dimensional resistivity anomaly identification in engineering survey

The geotechnical survey team used electrical differences to assist in identifying abnormal bodies and designing additional survey lines.

Public industry reference: Seequent · Res2DInv

Res2DInv 2D inversion workflow for resistivity and IP measurements.

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  1. Run the synthesis example first
  2. Adjust background and abnormal resistivity
  3. Check the differences between observations and predictions

Deliverables

Parameterized resistivity profile and residuals used to verify interpretation hypotheses

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This site has a fixed anomaly body geometry and only inverts two parameters. It cannot replace the complete field inversion.。

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