System and method for improving surface electromagnetic surveys
US8532928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/6163
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A technique provides a methodology for improving surveys of subterranean regions. The methodology comprises estimating macro anisotropy and an intrinsic or micro anisotropy of an overburden. A surface electromagnetic survey is conducted, and the data from the survey is inverted based on or including information gained from estimating the macro anisotropy and/or intrinsic anisotropy. A processor system can be used to conduct the inversion with the adjustments for anisotropy to improve the information provided by the survey.
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