5 - Classification of Mining Geophysics
Abstract
The geophysical methods used in mining are numerous, more numerous than those used in petroleum exploration. The types tabulated above are used in mineral ore prospecting (column 3 ) and the applied methods (column 2) are classified in a manner easily studied. Column 4 demonstrates a certain symmetry between the two groups. A passive method nearly always has its equivalent in the active methods. In column 1, it is noted that certain passive methods take advantage of an artificial signal, the signal of radio transmitters. However, as this signal is not output by the geophysical equipment these methods are truly passive.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
Geophysical Methods and Applications
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 347–347
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter