1. Using ERT and GPR in polygonal patterned ground analysis
- Author
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Široký, Jakub, Křížek, Marek, and Hartvich, Filip
- Subjects
ERT ,nedestruktivní mělký průzkum ,pseudomorph ,morphometric characteristics ,non-destructive shallow sounding ,Krkonoše ,ground penetrating radar ,sorted polygon ,morfometrické charakteristiky ,Krkonoše mountains ,pseudomorfóza ,Podřipsko ,electrical resistivity tomography ,GPR ,Podřipsko area ,tříděný polygon ,georadar ,elektrická rezistivitní tomografie - Abstract
Polygonal cryogenic structures cannot be investigated with conventional methods as they could be harmed during measurement. A real3D GPR and ERT non-destructive surveys were used to examine and prove applicability for topsoil covered ice-wedge pseudomorphs and coarse-grained sorted polygons (patterned ground). A list of processing tools and algorithm suitable for such environments was created and tested. The benefits of 3D measurements are illustrated on horizontal slices and pseudo3D visualisation of 3D Cube. Basic morphometry characteristics of both forms were collected. Abilities of geophysical imaging for advanced shape characterisations are discussed, too. The low-frequency measurements gave better results at both sites. Pseudomorphs, 2 wide and up to 6,5 long, were found penetrating depth bigger than 3,5 . Sorted polygons, 2,5 wide in diameter, were depicted locked by stony ring of width around 1 . Sorting depth extends up to 0,54 depth for sure, perhaps more.
- Published
- 2014