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Articles & Guides

Practical insight on geophysical surveys in Indonesia — resistivity, groundwater, geotechnical, and exploration.

Resistivity

How to Choose a Resistivity Meter (Geoelectric / Geolistrik)

How the geoelectric method works, the types of instruments, and how to pick the right resistivity meter for groundwater, mineral, and geotechnical surveys.

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Groundwater

How to Find Groundwater with Geophysics

Geophysical methods for groundwater exploration: resistivity, magnetic resonance sounding (NMR) that detects water directly, and borehole logging.

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Geotechnical

What is Vs30 and How to Measure It (SNI 1726)

Vs30 is the basis of seismic site classification in SNI 1726. Learn how to measure it with MASW, refraction, and PS logging (OYO McSEIS-PS).

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Geotechnical / Seismic

Seismic Refraction & MASW for Geotechnical Surveys

How seismic refraction and MASW work, when to use them, and the instruments needed to map bedrock depth and ground velocity profiles.

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Mineral Exploration

Induced Polarization (IP) for Mineral Exploration

Why Induced Polarization is effective for detecting sulfide mineralization, and how to combine it with resistivity for more accurate exploration.

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Magnetic Survey

Magnetic Surveys & Drone Magnetometers for Exploration

Principles of magnetic surveys, the difference between ground and drone (UAV) magnetometers, and the advantages of drone-based surveys for mineral exploration and mapping.

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Borehole Logging

Understanding Geophysical Borehole Logging (Well Logging)

What geophysical borehole logging is, the common log types, and its applications for groundwater, geotechnics, and exploration.

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