Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Shiwen Li, Yabin Li, Junhao Guo, Decheng Hong, Zhuwen Wang, Aihua Weng
Summary: The Earth's interior contains a range of multiscale structures, including mantle plumes which connect the core-mantle boundary to the Earth's surface. Reconstructing these plumes using electromagnetic induction methods can provide insights into mantle dynamics and Earth's long-term evolution. Numerical reconstruction using the geomagnetic depth sounding (GDS) method shows that it is possible to reconstruct the broad plume heads near the mantle transition zone with certain limitations for the deeper parts.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Guangtao Xue, Hao Pan, Yi-Chao Chen, Xiaoyu Ji, Jiadi Yu
Summary: Near-field communication (NFC) technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the functionality of mobile devices. We propose MagneComm+, an NFC-like implementation scheme that can be used on almost all mobile and IoT devices, even those without dedicated hardware. By utilizing electromagnetic induction (EMI) signals emitted from computing devices and captured by magnetometers, we address various challenges to efficiently generate and reliably receive EMI signals. Our prototype evaluation shows that MagneComm+ supports a communication distance of around 10 cm with an average data rate of 110 bps in normal speed mode, and a maximum of 17.28 kbps in full-speed mode.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MOBILE COMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Greg A. Oldenborger
Summary: The study experimentally validated a near-linear relationship between electrical conductivity and temperature in NaCl solutions, providing a foundation for geophysical studies of permafrost terrain at subzero temperatures. By extending the temperature-conductivity compensation equation, accurate compensation for the temperature dependence of electrical conductivity can be achieved at -9 degrees C.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Susan S. Hubbard, Myriam Schmutz, Abdoulaye Balde, Nicola Falco, Luca Peruzzo, Baptiste Dafflon, Emmanuel Leger, Yuxin Wu
Summary: This study in Bordeaux vineyards explores the relationship between soil classes and grapevine vigor using simple statistical methods and high-resolution datasets. Results indicate a strong correlation between soil classes and grapevine vigor, providing valuable insights for vineyard management and replanting.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dorijan Spikic, Matija Svraka, Darko Vasic
Summary: This paper introduces the use of high-frequency electromagnetic induction sensors in soil sensing and discusses the relationship between sensor geometry, shielding, and coupling mechanisms. It evaluates the effectiveness of a typical sensor and its shielding through theoretical and experimental analysis, and proposes a method for evaluation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Clinton Mensah, Yeukai Katanda, Mano Krishnapillai, Mumtaz Cheema, Lakshman Galagedara
Summary: The complex nature of podzolic soils makes it challenging to investigate their subsurface. Near-surface geophysical techniques, like electromagnetic induction (EMI), offer significant assistance in studying podzolic soils. This study compares and analyzes the effectiveness of multi-coil and multi-frequency EMI sensors in predicting soil water content (SWC) under different land use conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Martial Tazifor Tchantcho, Egon Zimmermann, Johan Alexander Huisman, Markus Dick, Achim Mester, Stefan van Waasen, Giovanni Betta
Summary: The article presents a temperature drift correction method for electromagnetic induction (EMI) systems using two low-pass filters to account for delayed thermal variations. Experimental results show that this method effectively reduces the influence of temperature drift and improves measurement accuracy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anita Bernatek-Jakiel, Marta Kondracka
Summary: Studying soil pipes is a methodological challenge that requires improvement in detection methods. This study explores the use of electromagnetic induction (EMI) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) to identify soil pipes. The results show that ERT has better detection capabilities, while EMI is more sensitive to water content. It is important to integrate geophysical methods with field recognition for effective detection of soil pipes.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chidiebere Charles Agoha, Tochukwu Innocent Mgbeojedo, Eze Martins Okoro, Francis Begianpuye Akiang, Chukwuebuka Nnamdi Onwubuariri, Latifa Shaheen Al-Naimi
Summary: Outcrop mapping and geophysical surveys helped to interpret the geology of Auchi and Igarra areas, distinguishing between basement and sedimentary rocks. The presence of different lithofacies and major rock groups were identified, along with delineation of basement-sedimentary boundaries.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pauline Kessouri, Tim Johnson, Frederick D. Day-Lewis, Chen Wang, Dimitrios Ntarlagiannis, Lee D. Slater
Summary: This study investigates the long-term impacts of active remediation on treated aquifers by analyzing geophysical signals, showing a correlation with the formation of polarizable, dispersed iron sulfide minerals in the treated zones. Conductivity and phase angle measurements distinguish between treated and untreated areas, providing valuable insights into postremediation effects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Joe R. Feldkamp, Stephen Quirk
Summary: This study explores methods based on the Texas Instruments LDC-1101 chip to measure inductive losses in magnetic induction tomography, and validates their accuracy and feasibility through experiments involving different solutions, coil position tracking technology, and manual scans.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sashini Pathirana, Sebastien Lambot, Manokarajah Krishnapillai, Mumtaz Cheema, Christina Smeaton, Lakshman Galagedara
Summary: Information on the spatiotemporal variability of soil properties and states within the agricultural landscape is crucial for precision agriculture. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic induction (EMI) techniques have been used to assess soil characteristics and their variability. GPR provides high-resolution measurements and is commonly used for estimating soil water content, while EMI has broader applications such as estimating soil salinity and bulk density. However, integrating these two techniques presents challenges, and future advancements should focus on overcoming the limitations of each technique and enhancing their applications to support precision agriculture.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenping Xie, Jingsong Yang, Rongjiang Yao, Xiangping Wang
Summary: The study focuses on the temporal variation and spatial distribution characteristics of soil salinity in the Yangtze River Estuary using geostatistics combined with electromagnetic induction survey method. The research developed regional soil salinity survey and mapping by coupling limited laboratory data with proximal sensed data obtained from EM and analyzed the variation of soil salinity in different hydrological years under the impoundment of the Three Gorges Reservoir.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kim Madsen van't Veen, Ty Paul Andrew Ferre, Bo Vangso Iversen, Christen Duus Borgesen
Summary: This study provides a robust and efficient way to design electromagnetic induction (EMI) surveys using machine learning. By generating a large number of forward models and utilizing machine learning algorithms, the optimal EMI design for subsurface properties can be predicted. The ML-based approach aligns with traditional optimization methods and offers additional insights.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maged Mohammed, Ahmed El Mahmoudi, Yousef Almolhem
Summary: Al-Ahsa Oasis is an important agricultural center in Saudi Arabia facing challenges of increasing soil salinity and the existence of a hardpan layer. The application of modern geophysical techniques can effectively solve these problems and improve agricultural productivity.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Birger Stichelbaut, Nicolas Note, Timothy Saey, Daan Hanssens, Hanne Van den Berghe, Jean Bourgeois, Marc Van Meirvenne, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Wouter Gheyle
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2017)
Article
Soil Science
Nicolas Note, Wouter Gheyle, Hanne Van den Berghe, Timothy Saey, Jean Bourgeois, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Van Meirvenne, Birger Stichelbaut
Article
Archaeology
Birger Stichelbaut, Nicolas Note, Jean Bourgeois, Marc Van Meirvenne, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Hanne Van den Berghe, Wouter Gheyle
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2019)
Article
Archaeology
Nicolas Note, Timothy Saey, Wouter Gheyle, Birger Stichelbaut, Hanne Van den Berghe, Jean Bourgeois, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Van Meirvenne
GEOARCHAEOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Geography, Physical
Fen Chen, Rui Zhou, Tim Van de Voorde, Xingzhuang Chen, Jean Bourgeois, Wouter Gheyle, Rudi Goossens, Jian Yang, Wenbo Xu
Summary: The Altai Mountains are a valuable archaeological area with burial mounds dating back over two millennia, but are currently threatened by various factors including global warming. This study demonstrates the feasibility of using deep convolutional neural networks to automatically detect stone mounds from satellite images in the Altai Mountains, with promising results for capturing their spatial distribution. The proposed method could potentially be applied to construct an inventory for all stone mounds in the region.
ISPRS JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND REMOTE SENSING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sophie Barbaix, Philippe De Maeyer, Xi Chen, Jean Bourgeois, Alishir Kurban
Summary: This research examines the relationship between karez and their location in the physical landscape. The study finds that karez are restricted to specific landscape types and their distribution is closely related to settlement patterns and vegetation distribution. However, there is still variability within one site location. The distribution of karez is not solely determined by physical surroundings, indicating the presence of other socio-economic, mental, or historical factors.
LANDSCAPE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Wouter Gheyle, Jean Bourgeois, Nicolas Note, Timothy Saey, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Van Meirvenne, Birger Stichelbaut
Summary: This integrated research presents findings from an unusual First World War site in Flanders, Belgium, using methods such as aerial photography, proximal soil sensing, historical research, and excavations. Aerial photography revealed well-preserved military camp structures, which were further explored through targeted excavations. The excavations provided insights into the structure of the camp and the daily life of British and Australian pioneers. This research highlights the potential of preserved barracks camps in uncovering stories from behind the front lines.
JOURNAL OF CONFLICT ARCHAEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Jean Bourgeois, Kaatje De Langhe, Alexander V. Ebel, Eduard P. Dvornikov, Nikita Konstantinov, Wouter Gheyle
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN ASIA
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hanne Van den Berghe, W. Gheyle, B. Stichelbaut, M. Van Meirvenne, J. Bourgeois, V. Van Eetvelde
Article
Environmental Studies
Hanne Van den Berghe, W. Gheyle, N. Note, B. Stichelbaut, M. Van Meirvenne, J. Bourgeois, V. Van Eetvelde
GEOGRAFISK TIDSSKRIFT-DANISH JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hanne Van den Berghe, W. Gheyle, B. Stichelbaut, T. Saey, N. Note, M. Van Meirvenne, J. Bourgeois, V. Van Eetvelde
LANDSCAPE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Archaeology
Nicolas Note, Philippe De Smedt, Timothy Saey, Wouter Gheyle, Birger Stichelbaut, Hanne Van den Berghe, Jean Bourgeois, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Van Meirvenne
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2017)
Article
Anthropology
Birger Stichelbaut, Wouter Gheyle, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Van Meirvenne, Timothy Saey, Nicolas Note, Hanne Van den Berghe, Jean Bourgeois
Article
Archaeology
Ruben Vergauwe, Jean Bourgeois, Wouter Gheyle
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN ASIA
(2018)
Article
Geography
Wouter Gheyle, Birger Stichelbaut, Timothy Saey, Nicolas Note, Hanne Van den Berghe, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Van Meirvenne, Jean Bourgeois