Modeling low-frequency electrode-type resistivity tools in 2-D formations

Qing Huo Liu, Barbara Anderson, Weng Cho Chew

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Abstract

In this work, we derive the low-frequency approximation of the Maxwell's equations to obtain the partial differential equation for the potential field. We then formulate and implement a numerical mode-matching (NMM) method to solve this two-dimensional potential field in order to model electrode-type resistivity tools in invaded thin beds. The new NMM program is validated by comparing the numerical results with those obtained from other DC programs. It is found that this new program is much faster than the program using the finite-element method (FEM), and hence is useful for routine interpretation of resistivity logs. We illustrate one application of the NMM program with an inversion of multiple field logs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBetter Understanding of Earth Environment
EditorsSadao Fujimura
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages273-275
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)0780312406
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 13th Annual International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium IGARSS'93 - Tokyo, Jpn
Duration: Aug 18 1993Aug 21 1993

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Volume1

Other

OtherProceedings of the 13th Annual International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium IGARSS'93
CityTokyo, Jpn
Period8/18/938/21/93

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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