Title :
A method for measuring Earth conductivity in non-uniform stratum
Author :
Jiancheng, Chen ; Wenhua, Zhang
Author_Institution :
Design Inst. of China Railways, Wuhan, China
Abstract :
Based on the concept of apparent Earth conductivity (σk), this paper provides a point of view that σk depends on the ρk value measured from only a power-supply polar distance (AB) by the four-electrode method, then an AB polar distance template for measuring σk in the non-uniform stratum is developed. The test results prove that the new method is feasible in the aspect of technology, and it has the significance of obviously improving work efficiency and working quality.
Keywords :
electrical conductivity measurement; geophysical techniques; terrestrial electricity; Earth conductivity measurement; apparent Earth conductivity; four-electrode method; nonuniform stratum; power-supply polar distance; Conductivity measurement; Current measurement; Design engineering; Earth; Electromagnetic induction; Geologic measurements; Interference; Nonuniform electric fields; Power engineering and energy; Rail transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2002 3rd International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7277-8
DOI :
10.1109/ELMAGC.2002.1177413