A Final Report on Computed Magneto-Telluric Curves for Hypothetical Models of Crustal Structure

By J.I. Pritchard

1965

Abstract

Several mathematical models were investigated to determine the capa-bilities of the magneto-telluric method for determining the resistivity structure of the earth's crust. The model parameters were based on the crust model proposed by Keller (1963). The mathematical technique used was developed by Cagniard (1953).

The investigations indicate that a three-layer model approximation of the crust and mantle is the most detailed model warranted in inter-preting the information provided by the magneto-telluric method about the lower crust. Only the thickness of the lower crust can be determined, and not the resistivity.

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Pritchard, J.I., 1965, A final report on computed magneto-telluric curves for hypothetical models of crustal structure: U.S. Geological Survey Crustal Studies Technical Letter Number 32, 15 p. (Available at https://pubs.usgs.gov/misc/tl/0032/.)

Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Sedimentary Models

Models of Special Resistivity Layering Sections

Conclusions

References

In cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

A Final Report on Computed Magneto-Telluric Curves for Hypothetical Models of Crustal Structure

By J.I. Pritchard

1965

Abstract

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