In the induced polarization (IP) geophysical method the electrical polarizability of subsurface soils and rocks is measured for exploration purposes. While originally developed for the prospection and characterization of mineral deposits, which represent well polarizable targets, in recent years the value of the IP method also has been recognized for near-surface studies in relatively low-polarizable, sedimentary environments. The latter development has become possible due to considerable improvements over the last decade in instrumentation, macroscopic modelling and inversion techniques, and the understanding of the microscopic origin of IP. Promising applications of the IP method are particularly seen in the rapidly emerging fields of hydrogeophysics and biogeophysics, including for instance the characterization of hydraulic properties or the monitoring of biogeochemical processes in the subsurface. The aim of the workshop is to discuss the recent developments of the method as well as future research needs, applications and limitations. Any contribution on the subject is welcome, addressing for example data acquisition, petrophysical relationships, theory and laboratory studies, inverse modelling and imaging, or dealing with environmental, hydrological or engineering applications.
Keynote Speakers
Andrew Binley, Lancaster University, UK
André Revil, Colorado School of Mines, USA
Lee Slater, Rutgers University, USA
Kenneth H. Williams, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
Information on participating / attending:
Entrance fee: 60, - EUR for DGG members and students, 80,- EUR for others.
Date:
09/30/2009 08:30 - 10/01/2009 17:30
Event venue:
Universitätsclub Bonn e.V.
Konviktstraße 9
53113 Bonn
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Geosciences
Types of events:
Entry:
09/24/2009
Sender/author:
Dr. Alexander Rudloff
Department:
Geschäftsstelle
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event28786
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