Advances in interpretation of subsurface processes with time-lapse electrical imaging

Singha, Kamini; Day-Lewis, Frederick D.; Johnson, Timothy C.; Slater, Lee D.

doi:10.1002/hyp.10280

Title: Advances in interpretation of subsurface processes with time-lapse electrical imaging

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Electrical geophysical methods, including electrical resistivity, time-domain induced polarization, and complex resistivity, have become commonly used to image the near subsurface. Here, we outline their utility for time-lapse imaging of hydrological, geochemical, and biogeochemical processes, focusing on new instrumentation, processing, and analysis techniques specific to monitoring. We review data collection procedures, parameters measured, and petrophysical relationships and then outline the state of the science with respect to inversion methodologies, including coupled inversion. We conclude by highlighting recent research focused on innovative applications of time-lapse imaging in hydrology, biology, ecology, and geochemistry, among other areas of interest.

Authors:: Singha, Kamini; Day-Lewis, Frederick D.; Johnson, Timothy C.; Slater, Lee D.

Publication Date:: Sun Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2015

Research Org.:: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1208765

Report Number(s):: PNNL-SA-110809
47870; KP1702030

DOE Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830

Resource Type:: Journal Article

Journal Name:: Hydrological Processes, 29(6):15-49-1576

Additional Journal Information:: Journal Name: Hydrological Processes, 29(6):15-49-1576

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: INDUCED-POLARIZATION DATA; DATA INCORPORATING TOPOGRAPHY; NONSYMMETRIC LINEAR-SYSTEMS; INFILTRATING RIVER WATER; RESISTIVITY TOMOGRAPHY; SOLUTE TRANSPORT; RESISTANCE TOMOGRAPHY; DC-RESISTIVITY; COMPLEX CONDUCTIVITY; HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

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                    Singha, Kamini, Day-Lewis, Frederick D., Johnson, Timothy C., and Slater, Lee D. Advances in interpretation of subsurface processes with time-lapse electrical imaging.  United States: N. p., 2015. 
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                    Singha, Kamini, Day-Lewis, Frederick D., Johnson, Timothy C., & Slater, Lee D. Advances in interpretation of subsurface processes with time-lapse electrical imaging.  United States.  https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.10280

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                    Singha, Kamini, Day-Lewis, Frederick D., Johnson, Timothy C., and Slater, Lee D. 2015.  
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  title        = {Advances in interpretation of subsurface processes with time-lapse electrical imaging},

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  abstractNote = {Electrical geophysical methods, including electrical resistivity, time-domain induced polarization, and complex resistivity, have become commonly used to image the near subsurface. Here, we outline their utility for time-lapse imaging of hydrological, geochemical, and biogeochemical processes, focusing on new instrumentation, processing, and analysis techniques specific to monitoring. We review data collection procedures, parameters measured, and petrophysical relationships and then outline the state of the science with respect to inversion methodologies, including coupled inversion. We conclude by highlighting recent research focused on innovative applications of time-lapse imaging in hydrology, biology, ecology, and geochemistry, among other areas of interest.},

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