Case Studies
DIAS32
The DIAS32 Benefit
Flexibility and Scalability
The DIAS32 system provides total flexibility in survey design and can be deployed to achieved virtually any survey resolution. The DIAS32 system is not constrained by set cable lengths, so it can survey using custom inter-electrode spacings – even a 126.3 m spacing. In this way, the survey resolution can be tuned to precisely match the target depth in the survey area. And if the target depth varies across the survey area, the inter-electrode spacing can be easily adjusted for each line.
High Data Volume
Where the target depth is great, the resolution and accuracy of traditional resistivity methods is challenged. The 3D resistivity survey approach provides a data-rich survey product that significantly improves the accuracy and resolution of model images to great depth. 3D surveys produce 5 to 20 times the data volume than traditional methods.
Multi-pole Acquisition
The DIAS32 system is normally deployed in multi-pole mode, which delivers both pole-dipole and pole-pole data sets. The addition of the pole-pole resistivity data set provides enhanced depth sensitivity and can be jointly inverted with the pole-dipole data set for more accurate imaging at depth.
Logistics
The DIAS32 system is light and portable, so full line cutting is not required for most survey areas. Simple brushing out of the lines is normally sufficient. This can significantly reduce the overall cost of a survey.
By minimizing the amount of wire required for surveying, a DIAS32 survey also minimizes leakage, EM coupling, and other noise sources associated with emplacement of wire through the survey area.
Dias has developed a unique system for surveying across lakes. We deploy our receivers in waterproof floats that are tethered to the reference wire. GPS recording ensures that we know the exact location of each electrode, even when strong winds deflect the receivers from their idealized positions.
Comparing DIAS32 3D Surveys with Conventional 2D Surveys
Overview
Dias Geophysical’s DIAS32 3D induced polarization and resistivity (DCIP) system is unique in its ability to deliver high volume data sets that include both multi-azimuth and multi-scale dipoles. These data sets support highly resolved and accurate 3D models of resistivity and chargeability.
- In DIAS32 surveys, dipoles are built in-line and cross-line and with varying azimuths for dense, rich data sets
- DIAS32 data sets combine high resolution and depth sensitivity for robust and accurate 3D models
- Accurate models reduce exploration risk
Situation
In many environments, conventional 2D DCIP surveys image the geology with a high degree of uncertainty. 2D surveys generally produce a relatively low data density and lack the ability to confidently image sources between the survey lines. As a result, there is significant risk in targeting drill holes in complex geologic environments and the ability to accurately image deep sources is limited.
DIAS32 Solution
Dias has patented a completely new mode of acquiring IP and resistivity data called CVR. The DIAS32 system measures the response from individual electrode sensors relative to a common voltage reference (CVR) wire. DIAS32 provides advantages in safety, operational efficiency, data volume and data quality. The DIAS32 system can be deployed in any array configuration at any scale, both in 3D and 2D. CVR allows for the computation of a dipole from any two electrodes across the survey area. This yields a rich, high volume data set that contains multi-azimuth and multi-scale dipoles. Most DIAS32 surveys yield data sets of several million possible dipoles.
Outcome
In the figure above, note the significant resolution difference between the DIAS32 resistivity survey model (top) and the 2D model (bottom). In several places the apparent geologic features and trends differ significantly in the two models.
In the image to the right, note the significant differences between the 2D and 3D models. The vertical sources at depth are known vertical conductive basement units.
DIAS32 CVR data sets provide accurate, high resolution models for confident interpretation and follow-up.
Knowledge through innovation and resolve
Dias delivers unique geophysical solutions to geoscience challenges through the application of innovative technologies. Dias offers induced polarization and resistivity survey services using its proprietary DIAS32 system, a uniquely efficient and effective technology. Dias provides full tensor magnetic gradient survey services using the SQUID-based FTMG system in partnership with Supracon AG.
LATEST NEWS
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Dias at DMEC
Please join Dias Geophysical in the exhibition hall at the DMEC conference from October 22 to 25, 2017. Dias will be sharing a booth with Supracon AG for the duration of the conference. Glenn Chubak, Dias’ VP Technology, will be co-chairing the technical session on Ground and Borehole Geophysics on Tuesday morning, and Jonathan Rudd, Dias’ president, will be speaking on the Progress of the Electrical Resistivity and IP Method, also on Tuesday morning. Dias Geophysical is a proud sponsor of the event.
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KEGS Toronto
Dias presents an overview of the DIAS32 system at the KEGS monthly meeting in Toronto.
SEG Denver
Dias presents two papers at the 3D IP and Resistivity workshop at the SEG conference in Denver.
Tech Corner
Ground magnetotelluric (MT) measurements can be easily acquired using Dias’ DIAS32 3D DCIP system. We employ advanced processing techniques using linear regression and wavelet-based event
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