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3-D spectral IP imaging: Non-invasive characterization of contaminant plumes. Annual progress report, September 15, 1996--September 14, 1997

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/13566· OSTI ID:13566

'The objective of this project is to develop the scientific basis for characterizing contaminant plumes in the earth''s subsurface using field measurements of induced polarization (IP) effects. The first-year accomplishments are (1) laboratory experiments on fluid-saturated sandstones quantifying the dependence of spectral IP responses on solution chemistry and rock micro-geometry; (2) library research on the current understanding of electromagnetic coupling effects on IP data acquired in the field: and (3) development of prototype forward modeling and inversion algorithms for interpreting IP data in terms of 3-D models of complex resistivity.'

Research Organization:
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Science and Risk Policy
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-96ER14714
OSTI ID:
13566
Report Number(s):
EMSP-55300--97; ON: DE00013566
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English