| Abstract: | A finite number of layers must normally be used to represent the electrical properties of a horizontally-layered region. It is well known that these representative layers must include anisotropy. Applying the concept of joint inversion to DC resistivity and magnetotelluric (electromagnetic) data from a structure consisting of many fine layers, we show how the resistivities in the horizontal and vertical directions can be separately determined in each layer. The results are related to the contrasts existing in the interbeds which comprise the composite layers. The method has applications in both engineering and exploration. |
