| Abstract: | The self-potential (SP) Green‘s function for an outcropping vertical dike is derived from solutions for the dc resistivity problem for the same geometry. The Green‘s functions are numerically integrated over rectangular source regions on the contacts between the dike and the surrounding material to obtain the SP anomaly. The analysis is valid for thermoelectrical source mechanisms. Two types of anomalies can be produced by this geometry. When the two source planes are polarized in opposite directions, a monopolar anomaly is produced. This corresponds to the thermoelectrical properties of the dike being in contrast with the surrounding material. When the thermoelectric coefficients change monotonically across the dike, a dipolar anomaly is produced. In either case positive and negative anomalies are possible, and the greatest variation in potential will occur in the most resistive regions. -Author |
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| Citation Author: | Fitterman, D. V. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Modeling of self-potential anomalies near vertical dikes.; 1983; Article; Journal; Geophysics; Fitterman, D. V. |
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| Citation Volume: | 48 |
| Citation Year: | 1983 |
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| Text: | Modeling of self-potential anomalies near vertical dikes.; 1983; Article; Journal; Geophysics; Fitterman, D. V. |
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| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1983 00:00 -0600 |
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