Inversions for MT data in 2D symmetrical anisotropic media

In the paper, a 2D symmetrical anisotropic medium whose strike agrees with one of the horizontal principal axes is considered to develop a corresponding inversion technique. In the specified conditions, if we assume an equivalent conductivity anisotropy in both the vertical and dipping directions, i.e., σzz=σyy, the differential equations obtained are formally the same as that for TE and TM modes in the 2D isotropic geoelectrical media. The same inversion technique as that in the 2D isotropic media can be employed to obtain the anisotropic conductivities. It means that the TE and TM inversion results in the isotropic media can be respectively thought as the resistivities in the two principal directions of the symmetrically anisotropic media, which has offered a new approach and a theoretical guidance for interpreting magnetotelluric data. And the inversion technique developed here is used to test the magnetotelluric data in the area of Tianzhu and Yongdeng in Gansu Province, so that the crust anisotropic geoelectrical structures in this region can be obtained.

Intra-continental Orogeny:Insights from Magnetotelluric Data into the Mesozoic Uplift History of the Eastern Jiangnan Orogen in South China

Despite extensive efforts to understand the tectonic evolution of the Jiangnan Orogen in South China,the orogenic process and its mechanism remain a matter of dispute.Previous geodynamic studies have mostly focused on collisional orogeny,which is commonly invoked to explain the Jiangnan Orogen.However,it is difficult for such hypotheses to reconcile all the geological and geophysical data,especially the absence of ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic rocks.Based on the magnetotelluric data,we present a group of resistivity models produced through the combination of two-dimensional and three-dimensional inversions,revealing the geo-electrical structures of Jiangnan and a typical collisional orogen.In our models,the resistive crust is separated into three parts by a prominent conductive layer with opposite dipping directions on both sides.A special thrust-nappe system,which is different from that developed in a typical collisional process,is revealed in the Jiangnan Orogen.This structure suggests a process different from the simple collisional orogeny.To interpret our observations,an'intra-continental orogeny'is proposed to address the development of the Jiangnan Orogen in the Mesozoic.Furthermore,this'reworked'process may contain at least two stages caused by the decoupling of the lithosphere,which is revealed by an extra conductive layer beneath Jiangnan.

Two-dimensional NMR inversion based on fast norm smoothing method

Two-dimensional(2D)nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)inversion operates with massive echo train data and is an ill-posed problem.It is very important to select a suitable inversion method for the 2D NMR data processing.In this study,we propose a fast,robust,and effective method for 2D NMR inversion that improves the computational efficiency of the inversion process by avoiding estimation of some unneeded regularization parameters.Firstly,a method that combines window averaging(WA)and singular value decomposition(SVD)is used to compress the echo train data and obtain the singular values of the kernel matrix.Subsequently,an optimum regularization parameter in a fast manner using the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of the echo train data and the maximum singular value of the kernel matrix are determined.Finally,we use the Butler-Reeds-Dawson(BRD)method and the selected optimum regularization parameter to invert the compressed data to achieve a fast 2D NMR inversion.The numerical simulation results indicate that the proposed method not only achieves satisfactory 2D NMR spectra rapidly from the echo train data of different SNRs but also is insensitive to the number of the final compressed data points.

Application of tensor CSAMT with high-power orthogonal signal sources in Jiama porphyry copper deposit,South Tibet

The Jiama porphyry copper deposit in Tibet is one of the proven supergiant copper deposits in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at present,with the reserves of geological resources equivalent to nearly 20×10^(6) t.However,it features wavy and steep terrain,leading to extremely difficult field operation and heavy interference.This study attempts to determine the effects of the tensor controlled-source audiomagnetotellurics(CSAMT)with high-power orthogonal signal sources(also referred to as the high-power tensor CSAMT)when it is applied to the deep geophysical exploration in plateaus with complex terrain and mining areas with strong interference.The test results show that the high current provided by the highpower tensor CSAMT not only greatly improved the signal-to-noise ratio but also guaranteed that effective signals were received in the case of a long transmitter-receiver distance.Meanwhile,the tensor data better described the anisotropy of deep geologic bodies.In addition,the tests also show that when the transmitting current reaches 60 A,it is still guaranteed that strong enough signals can be received in the case of the transmitter-receiver distance of about 25 km,sounding curves show no near field effect,and effective exploration depth can reach 3 km.The 2D inversion results are roughly consistent with drilling results,indicating that the high-power tensor CSAMT can be used to achieve nearly actual characteristics of underground electrical structures.Therefore,this method has great potential for application in deep geophysical exploration in plateaus and mining areas with complex terrain and strong interference,respectively.This study not only serves as important guidance on the prospecting in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau but also can be used as positive references for deep mineral exploration in other areas.

Application effect of high-density electrical method on detecting artificial filling layer: A case study of Chengjiangshan area of Huaibei City

High-density electrical method has been proved to be an effective method for probing shallow sedimentary layers.It is principally used to identify the boundary between the Quaternary soil layer and bedrock according to the vertical change of apparent resistivity.However,the artificial filling layer has the characteristics of heterogeneity and high porosity,which makes it challenging to detect the artificial filling layer by high-density electrical method.The key to solve this problem is to detect the difference of conductivity between the filling layer and the underlying bedrock.This paper takes the land in Chengjiangshan area of Huaibei City,Anhui Province as the detection target.On the basis of fully analyzing the physical properties of the artificial filling layer,two-dimensional high-density electrical survey and inversion are used to define the thickness of the artificial filling layer.The research shows that the highdensity resistivity method has obvious advantages in delineating the distribution of bedrock and the thickness of the filling layer,and the reliability of the high-density electrical method in the detection of the artificial filling layer,and delineates the scope of the filling layer is verified by the borehole data.

Concepts in the Direct Waveform Inversion(DWI)Using Explicit Time-Space Causality

The Direct Waveform Inversion(DWI)is a recently proposed waveform inversion idea that has the potential to simultaneously address several existing challenges in many full waveform inversion(FWI)schemes.A key ingredient in DWI is the explicit use of the time-space causality property of the wavefield in the inversion which allows us to convert the global nonlinear optimization problem in FWI,without information loss,into local linear inversions that can be readily solved.DWI is a recursive scheme which sequentially inverts for the subsurface model in a shallow-to-deep fashion.Therefore,there is no need for a global initial velocity model to implement DWI.DWI is unconditionally convergent when the reflection traveltime from the boundary of inverted model is beyond the finite recording time in seismic data.In order for DWI to work,DWI must use the full seismic wavefield including interbed and free surface multiples and it combines seismic migration and velocity model inversion into one process.We illustrate the concepts in DWI using 1D and 2D models.