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Record 1 1977-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Geological Research and Exploration
OBS

Electrical resistivity surveys may be made in two ways: "depth profile" and "step traverse" procedures. (...) The step traverse procedure consists of making measurements along established lines traversing the area of interest, the same electrode spacings being maintained.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
OBS

Les relevés de résistivité électrique peuvent être effectués de deux manières: "profil de profondeur" et "traverse par palier". (...) La méthode des "traverses par palier" consiste à prendre des mesures le long de lignes établies qui traversent la zone étudiée; on maintient le même espacement entre les électrodes.

Spanish

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