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Tomographic site characterization using CPT, ERT, and GPR. Innovative Technology Summary Report

S&T Accomplishment Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/766840· OSTI ID:766840

ARA developed a geophysical tomographic system that incorporates results from Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) measurements and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Tomography measurements. Both methods are useful for imaging subsurface structures and processes, however, GPR is more effective in sandy material and ERT is more effective in clayey material. CPT or drilling is used to deploy the electrodes in the subsurface

Research Organization:
Applied Research Associates, Inc., South Royalton, VT (US); Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science and Technology (OST) (EM-50) (US)
OSTI ID:
766840
Report Number(s):
DOE/EM-0517; OST/TMS ID 284; OST/TMS ID 284
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English