Open AccessAQUIFER MAPPING USING AEM SKYTEM
Author(s) -
Balendhu Shaji
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of engineering applied science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-2143
DOI - 10.33564/ijeast.2021.v06i03.040
Subject(s) - electromagnetics , frame (networking) , geology , aquifer , engineering , geotechnical engineering , mechanical engineering , groundwater , electronic engineering
The new tool is called SkyTEM. It’s an aerialgeophysical survey system towed by helicopter thatmeasures aquifers electronically. SkyTEM useselectromagnetics, a global positioning system, lasers,loggers, and a computer strapped to a giant hexagonshaped frame. Constructed from nonconductive fiberglassand wood, the frame will not interfere with SkyTEM’selectronics as they probe the ground for electricallyconductive layers. Ringing the bottom of the frame is acable of wound copper wires that acts as a transmitter.