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The Theory, Construction, and Field Use of a Direct Current Potentiometer for Measuring Earth Resistivity

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Doolittle, Russell Carter (1940) The Theory, Construction, and Field Use of a Direct Current Potentiometer for Measuring Earth Resistivity. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/D941-WY06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03122010-083823737

Abstract

The fundamental theory underlying direct current methods of measuring "apparent" earth resistivity and of interpreting these field measurements to obtain the actual resistivities of the parts of a composite earth is extensively reviewed. The three main types of apparatus used in making the field measurements, the Gish-Rooney, "Megger", and "porous pot" instruments, are briefly outlined. Considerations involved in making a general design for a "porous pot" outfit are briefly discussed, and a detailed description of the apparatus used by the writer is given. Field data obtained with this apparatus is interpreted by the several methods discussed in the literature.

Item Type:Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Geology
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Geological and Planetary Sciences
Major Option:Geology
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Peterson, R. A.
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 June 1940
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:03122010-083823737
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03122010-083823737
DOI:10.7907/D941-WY06
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:5594
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Tony Diaz
Deposited On:13 Apr 2010 17:58
Last Modified:16 Aug 2023 23:35

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