Course of Groundwater Exploration

✅ MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING

- Geoelectric Methods in Exploration

- Physical Principles of the Geoelectric Method

✅ MODULE 2: ROCK RESISTIVITY AND AQUIFERS

- Rock Resistivity in Groundwater Prospecting

- Phenomenon of Electrical Conduction and Water Influence

- Identification and Classification of Aquifer Types

- Electrical Characteristics of Aquifers

✅ MODULE 3: VERTICAL ELECTRICAL SOUNDING AND PLANNING

- Theory of Sounding and Common Arrays

- Limitations of the Vertical Electrical Sounding Method

- Technical Requirements for Generating a VES

- Comprehensive Planning of a Geoelectric Survey

- Data Collection and Organization in the Field

✅ MODULE 4: FIELDWORK IN GEOELECTRIC EXPLORATION

- Equipment Used in Geoelectric Exploration

- Complete Process for Data Collection

✅ MODULE 5: DATA INTERPRETATION AND FIELD ANALYSIS

- Detailed Analysis of Collected Information

- Software Usage for Interpretation Part I

- Software Usage for Interpretation Part II

- Software Usage for Interpretation Part III

Vertical Electrical Soundings Applied to Groundwater Prospecting

✅ MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL METHODS

- Theoretical Fundamentals and Basic Concepts

- Rock and Mineral Composition, Conductivity, and Resistivity

- Practical Application in Electrical Methods

✅ MODULE 2: PLANNING FOR DATA ACQUISITION

- Use of Tetraelectronic Devices

- Performing Vertical Electrical Soundings

- Electrical Tomography Applied to Geophysics

- Key Parameters for Acquisition Planning

- Practical Cases in Planning

✅  MODULE 3: DATA ACQUISITION PROCESS

- Equipment Used for Data Acquisition

- Definition of Responsibilities in the Field

- Installation and Configuration of Equipment

- Complete Measurement Procedure

- Practical Tutorial for Data Acquisition

✅ MODULE 4: SEV AND ELECTRICAL TOMOGRAPHY PROCESSING

- Data Inversion and Processing

- Processing SEV and Electrical Tomography

- Using IPI2WIN Software for SEV

- Using RES2DINV Software for Tomography

✅ MODULE 5: INTERPRETATION OF SEV AND TOMOGRAPHY

- Methodology for Data Interpretation

- Complete Interpretation of SEV Collected

- Interpretation of Electrical Tomography

- Integration of Methods in Interpretation

- Advantages of Method Integration

- Limitations and Disadvantages in Interpretation

✅ MODULE 6: PRACTICAL CASES IN REAL APPLICATIONS

- Identification of Water Table in Subsoil

- Identification of Subsurface Mineral Deposits

- Identification of Mining Cavities and Voids

- Identification of Subsoil Filtrations

Electrical Tomography Applied to Mining

- BONUS 1: PDF – Interpretation of Vertical Electrical Sounding Curves

- BONUS 2: Field Data from Different Areas with Different Geological Formations (Real Data)

- BONUS 3: Installation and Use of the IP2WIN Software to Perform the Interpretation of SES's

- BONUS 4: IP2WIN installation link

- BONUS 5: PDF of the sessions

 5 Downloadable Student Resources

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The exploration and sustainable management of groundwater resources present challenges due to the lack of precise geophysical methodologies for identifying and characterizing aquifers. The absence of specialized tools for resistivity analysis, data acquisition, and subsurface modeling complicates decision-making in groundwater prospecting, affecting efficiency and accuracy.
Our Course of Groundwater Exploration trains geological engineers in advanced geophysical techniques for aquifer identification and evaluation using Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and Electrical Tomography. This comprehensive program includes planning and executing geophysical surveys, resistivity data acquisition, and interpretation using industry-standard software. It covers essential topics such as rock conductivity, water table delineation, subsurface filtration detection, and integration of geoelectric methods. Participants will develop skills to optimize groundwater exploration, improve hydrogeological assessments, and support sustainable water resource management through precise geophysical analysis.
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WHAT WILL YOU ACHIEVE?
✅ Optimize geophysical surveys by applying vertical electrical sounding (VES) and electrical tomography techniques to identify subsurface water-bearing formations with high accuracy.
✅ Interpret resistivity variations in different geological formations to distinguish between saturated and unsaturated zones, enabling precise groundwater prospecting in diverse hydrogeological settings.
✅ Plan and execute field investigations by selecting appropriate electrode arrays, configuring equipment, and collecting geoelectric data to ensure reliable and high-resolution subsurface imaging.
✅ Analyze and process geophysical data using industry-standard software such as IPI2WIN and RES2DINV, optimizing the inversion of electrical resistivity data for enhanced aquifer delineation.
✅ Evaluate aquifer properties by assessing electrical conductivity variations influenced by porosity, salinity, and rock composition, ensuring accurate hydrogeological characterizations.
✅ Detect groundwater reservoirs through the integration of VES and electrical tomography, enhancing exploration efficiency and reducing uncertainty in well siting and water extraction planning.
✅ Assess subsurface contamination risks by identifying filtrations, impermeable layers, and possible contamination pathways, crucial for environmental monitoring and water resource management.
✅ Enhance decision-making in drilling operations by providing detailed subsurface models that guide borehole placement, optimizing drilling depth, and reducing exploration costs
✅ Identify geological discontinuities such as faults, fractures, and mineralized zones, enabling comprehensive subsurface analysis applicable to both groundwater and mineral exploration.
✅ Develop geophysical reports and visualizations by integrating field data, interpreted resistivity sections, and hydrogeological insights, facilitating communication of findings to engineers and decision-makers.
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ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION
For each course, you will receive a specialization certificate (a total of 3 certificates).
By completing a project demonstrating your learning, you can earn a Professional Excellence Certificate (optional).
Upon completing all content in the learning path, you will receive a certification as a "Specialist in Groundwater Exploration"