Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations
The need to use groundwater resources for agricultural and livestock farms is a constantly growing issue, as these resources condition the socio-economic development of many areas with limited climatic regimes and surface water resources. Decisions on the location and characteristics of groundwater...
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| author | Javier Carrasco-García Daniel Porras-Sanchiz Pedro Carrasco-García José Luis Herrero-Pacheco Ignacio Martín-Nieto Juan Manuel Benito-Herrero Pedro Huerta-Hurtado |
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| description | The need to use groundwater resources for agricultural and livestock farms is a constantly growing issue, as these resources condition the socio-economic development of many areas with limited climatic regimes and surface water resources. Decisions on the location and characteristics of groundwater extraction works are based on hydrogeological studies, in which geophysical techniques are a very useful tool. In our study, the Time-Domain Electromagnetics technique (TDEM) was used, which significantly improves the precision and safety when planning to drill for water extraction in Mesozoic formations thanks to the significant resistivity contrast among its different hydrogeological units. The performance of a research campaign using TDEM allows for obtaining 2D geoelectrical profiles which define the hydrogeological structure of the study area and the materials of which it is composed, enabling the selection of a site where drilling can be carried out with the best prospects of success. This article shows the usefulness of this study methodology, applied to Mesozoic formations in a specific area located in the municipality of Liceras (Soria, Spain). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7aa9cd15ad004b2cb08672b20aa2efda2023-11-23T12:44:01ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-08-011217865510.3390/app12178655Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic FormationsJavier Carrasco-García0Daniel Porras-Sanchiz1Pedro Carrasco-García2José Luis Herrero-Pacheco3Ignacio Martín-Nieto4Juan Manuel Benito-Herrero5Pedro Huerta-Hurtado6Técnicas Geofísicas S.L., 05003 Ávila, SpainGeoland Services S.L., 28008 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Cartographic and Terrain Engineering, Geology, Polytechnic School of Avila, University of Salamanca, Av. Hornos Caleros, n° 50, 05003 Ávila, SpainDepartment of Cartographic and Terrain Engineering, Geology, Polytechnic School of Avila, University of Salamanca, Av. Hornos Caleros, n° 50, 05003 Ávila, SpainDepartment of Cartographic and Terrain Engineering, Geology, Polytechnic School of Avila, University of Salamanca, Av. Hornos Caleros, n° 50, 05003 Ávila, SpainInserma Ingenieros S.L., Av. Sotillo, n° 2<sup>a</sup>, 2° D, 40196 La Lastrilla, SpainDepartment of Geology, Higher Polytechnic School of Ávila, University of Salamanca, Av. Hornos Caleros, n° 50, 05003 Ávila, SpainThe need to use groundwater resources for agricultural and livestock farms is a constantly growing issue, as these resources condition the socio-economic development of many areas with limited climatic regimes and surface water resources. Decisions on the location and characteristics of groundwater extraction works are based on hydrogeological studies, in which geophysical techniques are a very useful tool. In our study, the Time-Domain Electromagnetics technique (TDEM) was used, which significantly improves the precision and safety when planning to drill for water extraction in Mesozoic formations thanks to the significant resistivity contrast among its different hydrogeological units. The performance of a research campaign using TDEM allows for obtaining 2D geoelectrical profiles which define the hydrogeological structure of the study area and the materials of which it is composed, enabling the selection of a site where drilling can be carried out with the best prospects of success. This article shows the usefulness of this study methodology, applied to Mesozoic formations in a specific area located in the municipality of Liceras (Soria, Spain).https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/17/8655geophysicsTDEMhydrogeologyLiceras (Soria) |
| spellingShingle | Javier Carrasco-García Daniel Porras-Sanchiz Pedro Carrasco-García José Luis Herrero-Pacheco Ignacio Martín-Nieto Juan Manuel Benito-Herrero Pedro Huerta-Hurtado Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations Applied Sciences geophysics TDEM hydrogeology Liceras (Soria) |
| title | Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations |
| title_full | Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations |
| title_fullStr | Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations |
| title_short | Time-Domain Electromagnetics as a Geophysical Tool in Hydrogeological Exploitation Projects in Mesozoic Formations |
| title_sort | time domain electromagnetics as a geophysical tool in hydrogeological exploitation projects in mesozoic formations |
| topic | geophysics TDEM hydrogeology Liceras (Soria) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/17/8655 |
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