The basic logic is to inject electrical current into the ground at specific points and measure the resulting potential difference. A resistivity system generally consists of the following components:

• Power Source: Provides direct current (DC) or very low-frequency alternating current.
• Current Electrodes (A and B): Delivers the current into the soil.
• Potential Electrodes (M and N): Measures the resulting voltage difference.

The Schlumberger method is an electrode array particularly preferred in Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) studies. In this method, electrodes are placed symmetrically along a single line.

Array Structure In the Schlumberger array, the distance between the potential electrodes (M and N) is kept quite small relative to the distance between the current electrodes (A and B).

• The center point remains fixed.
• While M and N electrodes stay close to the center, A and B electrodes are gradually moved outward from the center.
• As the current electrodes move further apart, the electrical current penetrates deeper into the ground.

Resistivity systems and the Schlumberger method are safely used across a wide range of industries thanks to their precise data collection capabilities. They offer high accuracy specifically in geothermal resource exploration, underground water mapping projects, and defining the boundaries of mining sites. Our devices maximize the efficiency of your field operations by providing fast installation and easy data reading even in rugged terrain conditions.

Furthermore, it is an ideal solution for determining bedrock depth in pre-construction site surveys and non-destructive imaging of structural remains in archaeological surveys. The user-friendly interfaces and durable hardware architecture developed by BilgiBiz Software shorten the training process for technical staff while increasing the analytical quality of data obtained from the field.