High-Power IP Surveys for Deep, Widespread Mineral Targets
To find deep, disseminated mineral bodies, IP surveys need high power and many simultaneous measuring points. IRIS transmitters up to 12 kW paired with distributed FullWaver receivers record the full signal at many points — deeper penetration, wider coverage, richer data.
The problem: conventional IP lacks power and is too slow for deep targets
Mineral exploration often chases deep, disseminated sulphide bodies. Conventional IP with long cables and one line at a time is power-limited, shallow in reach, and slow to cover wide areas. Deep targets are missed and survey costs balloon.
One low-power line, or many high-power points.
IRIS high-power IP injects a large current (up to 12 kW) while distributed FullWaver receivers record the full signal at many points at once, GPS-synced. This high-power class is barely carried by any other distributor in Indonesia.
| Aspect | Conventional IP (cabled, 1 line) | IRIS High-Power IP (FullWaver) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection power | Limited | Up to 12 kW — strong signal in conductive ground |
| Depth | Shallow–medium | Deeper |
| Coverage | One line at a time | Many distributed points at once |
| Data | Summary values | Full waveform at every point |
How a high-power IP survey works
Inject high current
A TIP transmitter injects high current (up to 12 kW) into the ground.
Spread the receivers
FullWaver units are placed across many points of the survey area.
Record full signal
Each receiver independently records the full signal, GPS-synced.
Process in 3D
Data is processed into chargeability and resistivity sections/volumes.
What you get
Chargeability & resistivity maps
IP response distribution that flags disseminated mineralisation.
Deeper penetration
High power reaches targets at great depth.
Wide-area coverage
Many distributed points cover ground faster.
Sulphide/mineral targets
Helps map mineral bodies to guide drilling.
Who it's for
High-power IP surveys matter for those exploring deep, widespread mineralisation:
Complete it: pair IP with SYSCAL resistivity & magnetics
FullWaver and TIP transmitters fit within the same IRIS ecosystem as SYSCAL resistivity systems. For a multi-method approach, a drone magnetic survey rounds out the subsurface picture.
Field proof
We're preparing an Indonesian high-power IP case study — how a 12 kW transmitter plus FullWaver maps deep mineral targets. Have an exploration area? Contact us for a consultation or demo.
Why Jatific
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an IP (induced polarization) survey?
- IP measures rock's ability to briefly store electrical charge. Disseminated metallic minerals (e.g. sulphides) give a characteristic IP response, so the method is widely used for mineral exploration.
- Why is high power needed?
- Deep targets or conductive ground need a large injection current so the signal is strong enough to read at the surface. IRIS transmitters up to 12 kW give better penetration and signal-to-noise.
- What is FullWaver?
- FullWaver is a distributed IP receiver that independently records the full waveform at many points at once, GPS-synced — making large, deep IP surveys more efficient than conventional cabling.
- Can it be combined with resistivity?
- Yes. TIP transmitters and FullWaver sit within the same IRIS ecosystem as SYSCAL resistivity systems, so resistivity and IP can be acquired in one workflow.
- Does Jatific provide training?
- Yes. Jatific provides consultation, demos, operator training, and after-sales support for IRIS IP systems across Indonesia.