Resistivity Array Sensitivity Depth-of-Investigation Estimator Calculator

Quick Answer

Calculate Resistivity Array Sensitivity Depth-of-Investigation Estimator

Result Interpretation

Resistivity Array Sensitivity Depth-of-Investigation Estimator Calculator computes Depth of Investigation in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

Electrode Array Spacing = 5
Resistivity Contrast Ratio = 4

Expected Result:

Depth of Investigation = 2.5

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Depth of Investigation = 2.5 m.

The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.

Formula / Method

depth of investigation = 0.25 * electrode array spacing * sqrt(resistivity contrast ratio)

Formula family: formula_geophysics_resistivity_array_sensitivity_depth_of_investigation_estimator

Variables

Symbol	Label	Role	Description
array_spacing	Electrode Array Spacing	INPUT	Electrode Array Spacing
resistivity_ratio	Resistivity Contrast Ratio	INPUT	Resistivity Contrast Ratio
depth_of_investigation	Depth of Investigation	OUTPUT	Depth of Investigation

Calculation Steps

Enter the electrode array spacing in m.
Enter the resistivity contrast ratio in dimensionless.
Step 1: Compute depth of investigation.
Read the depth of investigation (m) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Resistivity Array Sensitivity Depth-of-Investigation Estimator

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Resistivity Array Sensitivity Depth-of-Investigation Estimator Calculator estimates Depth of Investigation based on the input parameters you provide

Why is electrode array spacing important in this calculation?

electrode array spacing is directly proportional to depth of investigation. When you enter electrode array spacing in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result depth of investigation?

The calculator outputs depth of investigation in m. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula

What units should I use for the inputs?

Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Electrode Array Spacing (m), Resistivity Contrast Ratio (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results

What assumptions does this calculator use?

This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment