1. Electro-Resistivity at Perry Canyon for the Burris Mine
Team 8: James Pitcher, Peter Porata, Gabriel Nunez
GPH 492
May 3rd, 2016

2. Theory of Operation
Using an Electro-resistivity meter, soundings of greater and greater a-spacings are made until a noticeable change occurs.
Different resistivity measurements indicate where water quality is pure or whether there is an aqueous solution laden with ions/cations.
Once establishment of the notable depth is made using soundings, many readings are made of the area at the salient depths to produce a contour map of the spatial boundaries of where our plume of interest lies.

3. Motivation for performing resistivity soundings
Tracking of acid-bearing leachate plume.
Construct a 1-D contour map that conveys plume position.
Assess water quality.
Further our understanding of geophysical applications.

4. Methods for processing data
Burger & Sheehan “Resistivity” program for # of layers, thicknesses, and correlating resistivity.
Excel plotting of resistivity with depth.
Drawing by hand contour maps distinguishing areas of high resistivity from low.

5. Results from data analysis

6. Conclusion