Resistivity and Induced Polarization
Theory and Applications to the Near-Surface Earth

A comprehensive text on resistivity and induced polarization covering theory and practice for the near-surface Earth supported by modelling software.

Andrew Binley (Author), Lee Slater (Author)

9781108492744, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 17 December 2020

408 pages
25 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.95 kg

'Andrew Binley and Lee Slater, two experienced scientists in the field of near-surface geophysics, have compiled a modern textbook that describes the development and the state of the art of resistivity and IP technology. The book provides deep insight into the theoretical fundamentals, and presents the breadth of application of these geophysical methods. Considering the wealth of information and the clearly arranged presentation, the textbook will be useful both for academic education and as a reference work for researchers and practitioners. This book will certainly inspire further research work and practical application of resistivity and IP methods.' Andreas Weller, Technische Universität Clausthal

Resistivity and induced polarization methods are used for a wide range of near-surface applications, including hydrogeology, civil engineering and archaeology, as well as emerging applications in the agricultural and plant sciences. This comprehensive reference text covers both theory and practice of resistivity and induced polarization methods, demonstrating how to measure, model and interpret data in both the laboratory and the field. Marking the 100 year anniversary of the seminal work of Conrad Schlumberger (1920), the book covers historical development of electrical geophysics, electrical properties of geological materials, instrumentation, acquisition and modelling, and includes case studies that capture applications to societally relevant problems. The book is also supported by a full suite of forward and inverse modelling tools, allowing the reader to apply the techniques to a wide range of applications using digital datasets provided online. This is a valuable reference for graduate students, researchers and practitioners interested in near-surface geophysics.

Preface
Acknowledgements
List of symbols
1. Introduction
2. Electrical properties of the near surface Earth
3. Instrumentation and laboratory measurements
4. Field configuration and acquisition
5. Forward and inverse modelling
6. Case studies
7. Future developments
Appendix A. Modelling tools
Index.

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN], Hydrology & the hydrosphere [RBK], Geophysics [PHVG], Mathematical modelling [PBWH], Petroleum & oil industries [KNBP], Archaeology [HD]