Use of an automatic resistivity system for detecting abandoned mine workings

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Min. Eng. (Littleton, Colo.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6287233

Peters, W R; Burdick, R G

A high-resolution earth resistivity system has been designed and constructed for use as a means of detecting abandoned coal mine workings. The automatic pole-dipole earth resistivity technique has already been applied to the detection of subsurface voids for military applications. The hardware and software of the system are described, together with applications for surveying and mapping abandoned coal mine workings. Field tests are presented to illustrate the detection of both air-filled and water-filled mine workings.

• OSTI ID: 6287233
• Journal Information: Min. Eng. (Littleton, Colo.); (United States), Vol. 35:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
58 GEOSCIENCES
ABANDONED SHAFTS
DETECTION
MAPPING
CAVITIES
COAL MINES
EXPLORATION
FIELD TESTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
RESISTIVITY SURVEYS
ELECTRICAL SURVEYS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
MINE SHAFTS
MINES
SHAFT EXCAVATIONS
SURVEYS
TESTING
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
012000* - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Mining
580203 - Geophysics- Geophysical Survey Methods- (1980-1989)