| Abstract: | Theoretically exact type curves are presented to show the effect on response shape of changing dip, strike, transmitter-receiver separation, depth of burial and target conductance. Relatively small dip variations produce a marked asymmetry in response shape. For steeply dipping conductors, strike can be determined from the cross-over width of the anomaly. The curves illustrate the dynamic character of the transient process, and suggest how the spatial disposition and quality of large sheet conductors might be inferred from the extent of peak-amplitude displacement with time, and rate of eddy-current diffusion. A generalized interpretation scheme is proposed based on dimensionless response characteristics which will facilitate the rapid determination of conductor dip, conductance and depth of burial for any time regime. |
