Application of integrated geophysical techniques in geothermal exploration in Binhai County, Jiangsu Province

Abstract

	•Audio magnetotelluric sounding technology (AMT) data are creatively introduced into controlled source audio-frequency magnetotelluric method data processing to aid in correcting and inverting constraints on near-field and transition field curves.
	•The new data processing method has effectively improved inversion accuracy and depth without increasing the computational time, and shows better ability to reflect deep structures and strata.
	•The successful outflow of geothermal wells indicates high reliability in the comprehensive interpretation of resistivity and wave velocity.

Keywords

controlled source audio frequency magnetotelluric method (CSAMT) / geothermal exploration / integrated geophysical technology / micromotion detection technology

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