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Applied Geophysics
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Table of contents
1.1
Application schema ............................................................................................................3
1.2
Description .........................................................................................................................5
1.2.1
GeophysicalInfoPoint ................................................................................................. 5
1.2.2
GeophysicalContourLine............................................................................................ 5
1.2.3
GeophysicalLineInfo .................................................................................................. 5
1.2.4
GeophysicalMeasArea ............................................................................................... 6
1.2.5
GeophysicalMeasPoint .............................................................................................. 6
1.2.6
GeophysicalProfileLine .............................................................................................. 7
1.2.7
GeophysicallyInterpretedSurface ............................................................................... 7
1.2.8
GeophysicallyInterpretedLine .................................................................................... 8
1.2.9
GeophysicallyInterpretedPoint ................................................................................... 9
1.2.10 PetrophysicalPoint ................................................................................................... 10
1.2.11 Association <<Topo>> GeophysicallyInterpretedSurface-GeoDelimLine ............... 10
1.2.12 Association <<Topo>> GeophysicalMeasArea-GeoDelimLine ............................... 10
1.2.12.1 CodeLists .......................................................................................................... 13
1.2.12.1.1 <<CodeList>> PhysicalUnit ........................................................................ 13
1.2.12.1.2 <<CodeList>> PhysicalParameters ............................................................ 13
1.2.12.1.3 <<CodeList>> GeophDipType .................................................................... 15
1.2.12.1.4 <<CodeList>> GeophAnomaly ................................................................... 15
1.2.12.1.5 <<CodeList>> GeophDepthType ................................................................ 15
1.2.12.1.6 <<CodeList>> GeophDipDegree ................................................................ 16
1.2.12.1.7 <<CodeList>> GeophSurface ..................................................................... 16
1.2.12.1.8 <<CodeList>> GeophPointInfo ................................................................... 17
1.2.12.1.9 <<CodeList>> GeophInterpLineType ......................................................... 17
1.2.12.1.10 <<CodeList>> GeophLineInfo .................................................................. 17
1.2.12.1.11 <<CodeList>> GeophMethod ................................................................... 18
1.2.12.1.12 <<CodeList>> GeophInterpMethod .......................................................... 19
1.2.12.1.13 <<CodeList>> GeophTypeArray ............................................................... 19
1.2.12.1.14 <<CodeList>> NaturalRadioactiveRadiation ............................................ 19
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Application schema
GeophysicallyInterpretedSurface
extent [0..1] : SurfaceWithQuality
position [0..1] : PointWithQuality
geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
physicalParameter [0..1] : PhysicalParameters
physicalQuantity [0..1] : Real
physicalUnit [0..1] : Integer
geophSurface [0..1] : GeophSurface
geophStrikeDirection [0..1] : Integer
geophDipCalcMet [0..1] : Integer
geophDipDegree [0..1] : Integer
geophDepthType [0..1] : Integer
geophDepth [0..1] : Real
geophAnomaly [0..1] : GeophAnomaly
naturalRadioactiveRadiation [0..1] : NaturalRadioactiveRadiation
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GeophysicallyInterpretedLine
centerline : CurveWithQuality
geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
physicalParameter [0..1] : PhysicalParameters
physicalQuantity [0..1] : Real
physicalUnit [0..1] : Integer
geophInterpLineType [0..1] : GeophInterpLineType
geophStrikeDirection [0..1] : Integer
geophDipCalcMet [0..1] : Integer
geophDipDegree [0..1] : Integer
geophDepthType [0..1] : Integer
geophDepth [0..1] : Real
geophInterpMethod [0..1] : GeophInterpMethod
geophAnomaly [0..1] : GeophAnomaly
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0..1
+boundaryGeoDelimLine
<<Topo>>
0..*
GeophysicallyInterpretedPoint
position : PointWithQuality
geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
physicalParameter [0..1] : PhysicalParameters
physicalQuantity [0..1] : Real
physicalUnit [0..1] : Integer
geophDepthType [0..1] : Integer
geophDepth [0..1] : Real
geophInterpMethod [0..1] : GeophInterpMethod
geophAnomaly [0..1] : GeophAnomaly
PetrophysicalPoint
position : PointWithQuality
physicalParameter [0..1] : PhysicalParameters
physicalQuantity [0..1] : Real
physicalUnit [0..1] : Integer
petrophLithology [0..1] : Integer
petrophMetamorphism [0..1] : CharacterString
petrophStratigraphy [0..1] : CharacterString
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GeoDelimLine
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GeophysicalMeasPoint
position : PointWithQuality
geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
physicalParameter [0..1] : PhysicalParameters
physicalQuantity [0..1] : Real
physicalUnit [0..1] : Integer
geophTypeArray [0..1] : GeophTypeArray
geophDirectionArray [0..1] : Integer
geophLengthArray [0..1] : Integer
gphBorehDirection [0..1] : Integer
gphBorehIncline [0..1] : Integer
gphBorehLength [0..1] : Real
GeophysicalContourLine
centerline : CurveWithQuality
geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
physicalParameter [0..1] : PhysicalParameters
physicalQuantity [0..1] : Real
physicalUnit [0..1] : Integer
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<<Topo>>
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GeophysicalMeasArea
+ extent [0..1] : SurfaceWithQuality
+ position [0..1] : PointWithQuality
+ geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
GeophysicalProfileLine
centerline : CurveWithQuality
geophMethod [0..1] : GeophMethod
geophTypeArray [0..1] : GeophTypeArray
geophDirectionArray [0..1] : Integer
geophLengthArray [0..1] : Integer
GeophysicalLineInfo
+ centerline : CurveWithQuality
+ geophLineInfo [0..1] : GeophLineInfo
GeophysicalInfoPoint
+ position : PointWithQuality
+ geophPointInfo [0..1] : GeophPointInfo
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<<CodeList>>
<<CodeList>>
<<CodeList>>
<<CodeList>>
GeophMethod
GeophInterpLineType
PhysicalParameters
GeophSurface
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Magnetic
total
field, aeroplane = 10
+
Distinct
magnetic
band
=
1
+ Seismic velocity = 10
+ Distinct magnetic band = 1
+ Magnetic total field, helicopter = 20
+ Deep magnetic band?? = 2
+ Resistivity = 20
+ Deep magnetic band = 2
+
Magnetic
total
field, ground = 30
+ Diffuse, strong magnetic band = 3
+ Apparent resistivity = 25
+ Diffuse, strong magnetic band = 3
+ Vertical magnetic gradient, aeroplane = 40
+ Diffuse, weak magnetic band = 4
+ Conductivity = 30
+ Diffuse, weak magnetic band = 4
+ Vertical magnetic gradient, helicopter = 50
+ Discordant magnetic band = 5
+ Apparent conductivity = 35
+ Discordant magnetic band = 5
+ Vertical magnetic gradient, ground = 60
+ Distinct magnetic contact = 10
+ EM wave velocity = 40
+ Banded magnetisation pattern, low mag. level = 10
+ Magnetic susceptibility = 70
+
Discordant
magnetic
contact
=
11
+ Time = 50
+ Banded magnetisation pattern, medium mag. level = 11
+ Gravimetry = 80
+ Diffuse magnetic contact = 12
+ Bouguer anomaly = 60
+ Banded magnetisation pattern, high mag. level = 12
+ Radiometric, helicopter = 90
+
Antiform,
certain
=
20
+ Magnetic field strength = 70
+ Irregular mag. pattern, low mag. level = 13
+ Radiometric, ground = 100
+
Antiform,
uncertain
=
21
+ Magnetic gradient value = 80
+ Irregular mag.pattern, medium mag. level = 14
+ Radon = 110
+ Synform, certain = 22
+ IP value = 90
+ Irregular mag.pattern, high mag. level = 15
+ VLF, helicopter = 120
+
Synform,
uncertain
=
23
+ Countings = 100
+ Good electrical conductor = 50
+ VLF, ground = 130
+ Magnetic dislocation = 30
+ Voltage = 110
+ Medium good electrical conductor = 51
+ EM, helicopter = 140
+ Good electrical conductor = 50
+ Field weakening = 120
+ Weak electrical conductor = 52
+ EM, ground = 150
+
Medium
good
electrical
conductor
=
51
+ Time constant = 130
+ Geophysical surface, unspecified = 90
+ Ground penetrating radar = 180
+ Weak electrical conductor = 52
+ Remanent magnetisation, declination = 140
+ Conductivity/resistivity = 190
+
Geophysical
line,
unspecified
=
90
+ Remanent magnetisation, inclination = 141
+ IP = 220
+ Density = 150
+ SP = 230
+ Temperatur = 160
<<CodeList>>
+ CP = 240
<<CodeList>>
+ Magnetic susceptibility = 170
<<CodeList>>
GeophTypeArray
+ Reflection seismic = 250
PhysicalUnit
NaturalRadioactiveRadiation
+ Q value = 180
+
Schlumberger
AB/2
=
10
+ Refraction seismic = 270
+ Magnetic permeability = 190
+ m/s = 10
+ Low radiation/concentration = 1
+
Gradient
electrode
configuration
=
20
+ Temperatur = 280
+ Dielectricity = 200
+ ohmm = 20
+ Medium radiation/concentration = 2
+ Pole-pole electrode configuration = 30
+ Neutron log = 290
+ Concentration Cs-137 = 210
+ mS/m = 30
+ High radiation/concentration = 3
+
Pole-dipole
electrode
configuration
=
40
+ Gamma log = 300
+ Depth, magnetic basement = 220
+ m/ns = 40
+ Acoustical log = 310
+ Penetration depth, ground penetrating radar = 225 + Dipole-dipole electrode configuration = 50 + ns = 50
+ Wenner electrode configuration = 60
+ Resistivity/conductivity, borehole = 320
+ Depth, reflector = 230
+ ms = 55
+ Level, reflector = 231
<<CodeList>>
+ mGal = 60
GeophPointInfo
+ Depth, refractor = 235
+ nT = 70
<<CodeList>>
+ Level, refractor = 236
+ nT/m = 80
+ Earth electrode = 1
GeophInterpMethod
+ Depth, conductor of electricity = 240
+ % = 90
+ Noise source = 2
+ Not interpreted/modelled = 0
+ Level, electrical conductor = 241
+ c/s = 100
+ Interpreted/modelled = 1
+ microV = 110
+ mV = 112
<<CodeList>>
+ V = 115
<<CodeList>>
GeophLineInfo
+ PT/m = 130
<<CodeList>>
GeophDepthType
GeophDipDegree
+ kg/m3 = 150
+ Noise source = 1
+ Penetration depth, ground penetrating radar = 10
+
oC
=
160
+
Earth
cable
=
2
+
Steep
(60-90°) = 10
+ Depth to reflector, ground penetrating radar = 20
+ H/m = 190
+ Energizing loop = 3 + Medium (30-60°) = 20
+ Level, reflector (ground penetrating radar)) = 21
+ F/m = 200
+ Gently sloping (0-30°) = 30
+ Depth to reflector, reflection seismic = 30
+ kBq/m2 = 210
+ Uncertain = 40
+ Level, reflector (reflection seismic) = 31
+ m = 220
+ Depth to refractor = 40
+
Undefined
=
300
+ Level, refractor = 41
+ Depth to magnetic basement = 50
<<CodeList>>
+ Depth to electrical conductor = 60
GeophAnomaly
+ Level, electrical conductor = 61
<<CodeList>>
+ Very strong = 10
GeophDipType
+ Strong = 20
+ Value calculated from magnetic modelling = 10
+ Medium = 30
+ Dip direction interpreted from shape of curve = 20
+ Weak = 40
+ Very weak = 50
+ Reduced penetration, ground penetrating radar = 90
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Description
1.2.1
GeophysicalInfoPoint
No
Name/
Role name
Description
1
Class
GeophysicalInfo
Point
1.1
position
1.2
geophPointInfo
site where bedrock sample
has been collected and on
which measurements of
physical parametres have
been carried out in the
laboratory.
location where the object
1
exists
point objects that are not
0
geophysical objects
themselves, but that are
important for the
interpretation of these
1.2.2
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Name/
Role name
Description
2
2.1
Class
GeophysicalCont
ourLine
centerline
2.2
geophMethod
2.3
physicalParamet
er
2.4
physicalQuantity
2.5
physicalUnit
isoline drawn through
points with the same
geophysical value
course followed by the
central part of the object
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
various types of physical
and petrophysical
parameters
quantitative statement of a
physical quantity
unit in which the physical
parameters are given
Type
1
1
0
1
CurveWithQual
ity
GeophMethod
0
1
PhysicalParam
eters
0
1
Real
0
1
Integer
Constraint
GeophysicalLineInfo
Name/
Role name
3
Class
supplementary information
GeophysicalLineI about line types not
nfo
necessarily related to
geophysical
measurements
centerline
course followed by the
1
central part of the object
geophLineInfo
line objects that are not
0
3.2
PointWithQuali
ty
GeophPointInf
o
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
No
3.1
1
Constraint
GeophysicalContourLine
No
1.2.3
1
Type
Description
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1.2.4
GeophysicalMeasArea
No
Name/
Role name
Description
4
area with geophysical
measurements
4.1
Class
GeophysicalMea
sArea
extent
4.2
position
4.3
geophMethod
4.4
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
1.2.5
Name/
Role name
5
Class
GeophysicalMea
sPoint
position
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.1
0
Type
Constraint
0
1
0
1
0
1
SurfaceWithQu
ality
PointWithQuali
ty
GeophMethod
0
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregrati
on
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
1
1
0
1
PointWithQuali
ty
GeophMethod
0
1
PhysicalParam
eters
0
1
Real
0
1
Integer
0
1
GeophTypeArr
ay
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
GeophysicalMeasPoint
No
5.1
area over which an object
extends
location where the object
exists
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Description
site where geophysical
measurements have been
carried out.
location where the object
exists
geophMethod
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
physicalParamet various types of physical
er
and petrophysical
parameters
physicalQuantity quantitative statement of a
physical quantity
physicalUnit
unit in which the physical
parameters are given
geophTypeArray types of cable array used
for geophysical
??survey/measurement
geophDirectionAr direction of laid cable in
ray
degrees
geophLengthArra length of laid cable in
y
metres
gphBorehDirectio measured value for
n
borehole direction in
degrees
gphBorehIncline measured value for
borehole inclination in
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gphBorehLength
1.2.6
degrees
measured value for length
of borehole in metres
Name/
Role name
6
Class
profile along which
GeophysicalProfil geophysical
eLine
measurements have been
carried out
centerline
course followed by the
central part of the object
geophMethod
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
geophTypeArray types of cable arrays used
for geophysical
measurement
geophDirectionAr direction of laid cable in
ray
degrees
geophLengthArra length of laid cable in
y
metres
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
1.2.7
Name/
Role name
7
Class
GeophysicallyInt
erpretedSurface
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
Real
Description
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
1
1
0
1
CurveWithQual
ity
GeophMethod
0
1
GeophTypeArr
ay
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
GeophysicallyInterpretedSurface
No
7.1
1
GeophysicalProfileLine
No
6.1
0
Description
area containing
classification based on the
interpretation of
geophysically measured
values
extent
area over which an object
extends
position
location where the object
exists
geophMethod
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
physicalParamet various types of physical
er
and petrophysical
parameters
physicalQuantity quantitative statement of a
physical quantity
physicalUnit
unit in which the physical
parameters are given
geophSurface
classification of various
interpreted geophysical
surfaces
geophStrikeDirec measured value for strike
tion
direction
geophDipCalcMe method used in qualitative
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0
1
0
1
0
1
SurfaceWithQu
ality
PointWithQuali
ty
GeophMethod
0
1
PhysicalParam
eters
0
1
Real
0
1
Integer
0
1
GeophSurface
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
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7.1
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7.1
2
7.1
3
7.1
4
7.1
5
determination of
geophysical dip
geophDipDegree the degree of steepness of
geophysical dip
geophDepthType designation of type of a
geophysical depth,
calculated by means of
more than one method
geophDepth
depth value for
geophysical depth in
metres
geophAnomaly
classification of
geophysical anomaly
strength
naturalRadioactiv graduation of natural of
eRadiation
radioactive radiation from
subsurface
Note: Rough classification
based on various
radiometric examinations.
Example: In the case of
cesium (Tsjernobyl) and
radon. Radioactive hazard
area
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
1.2.8
Name/
Role name
Description
8
Class
GeophysicallyInt
erpretedLine
8.1
centerline
8.2
geophMethod
8.3
physicalParamet
er
8.4
physicalQuantity
8.5
physicalUnit
line containing
classification based on the
interpretation of
geophysically measured
values
course followed by the
central part of the object
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
various types of physical
and petrophysical
parameters
quantitative statement of a
physical quantity
unit in which the physical
parameters are given
8.6
geophInterpLine
Type
geophStrikeDirec measured value for strike
tion
direction
geophDipCalcMe method used in qualitative
8.8
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Real
0
1
GeophAnomal
y
0
1
NaturalRadioa
ctiveRadiation
0
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregrati
on
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
1
1
0
1
CurveWithQual
ity
GeophMethod
0
1
PhysicalParam
eters
0
1
Real
0
1
Integer
0
1
0
1
GeophInterpLi
neType
Integer
0
1
Integer
GeophysicallyInterpretedLine
No
8.7
0
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8.1
0
8.1
1
8.1
2
8.1
3
determination of
geophysical fall degree
geophDipDegree the degree of steepness of
geophysical dip
geophDepthType designation of type of
geophysical depth,
calculated by means of
more than one method
geophDepth
depth value for
geophysical depth in
metres
geophInterpMeth methodology used in
od
interpretation of a
geophysical
object/signature
geophAnomaly
classification of
geophysical anomaly
strength
1.2.9
Name/
Role name
9
Class
GeophysicallyInt
erpretedPoint
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Real
0
1
GeophInterpM
ethod
0
1
GeophAnomal
y
GeophysicallyInterpretedPoint
No
9.1
0
Description
site containing
classification based on the
interpretation of
geophysically measured
values
position
location where the object
exists
geophMethod
measuring technique for
accomplished geophysical
measurement
physicalParamet various types of physical
er
and petrophysical
parameters
physicalQuantity various types of physical
and petrophysical
parameters
physicalUnit
unit in which the physical
parameters are given
geophDepthType designation of type of a
geophysical depth,
calculated by means of
more than one method
geophDepth
depth value for
geophysical depth in
metres
geophInterpMeth methodology used in
od
interpretation of a
geophysical
object/signature
geophAnomaly
classification of
geophysical anomaly
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1
0
1
PointWithQuali
ty
GeophMethod
0
1
PhysicalParam
eters
0
1
Real
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Real
0
1
GeophInterpM
ethod
0
1
GeophAnomal
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1.2.10
PetrophysicalPoint
No
Name/
Role name
10
Class
PetrophysicalPoi
nt
10.
1
10.
2
10.
3
10.
4
10.
5
10.
6
10.
7
site where bedrock
samples have been taken
and on which
measurements of physical
parametres have been
carried out in the
laboratory.
position
location where the object
exists
physicalParamet various types of physical
er
and petrophysical
parameters
physicalQuantity quantitative statement of a
physical quantity
physicalUnit
unit in which the physical
parameters are given
petrophLithology lithological unit (name of
rock type)
petrophMetamor the degree of conversion
phism
of the bedrock
petrophStratigrap designation of stratigraphic
hy
unit
1.2.11
Name/
Role name
11
Association
GeophysicallyInt
erpretedSurfaceGeoDelimLine
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
GeophysicallyInt
erpretedSurface
11.
2
1.2.12
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
1
0
1
PointWithQuali
ty
PhysicalParam
eters
0
1
Real
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
CharacterStrin
g
Constraint
Association <<Topo>> GeophysicallyInterpretedSurfaceGeoDelimLine
No
11.
1
Description
Description
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
0
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregatio
n
0
1
GeophysicallyI
nterpretedSurf
ace
Association <<Topo>> GeophysicalMeasArea-GeoDelimLine
No
Name/
Role name
12
Association
GeophysicalMea
sAreaGeoDelimLine
Description
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12.
2
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
GeophysicalMea
sArea
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1
GeophysicalM
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CodeLists
1.2.12.1.1 <<CodeList>> PhysicalUnit
Nr
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
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m/s
ohmm
mS/m
m/ns
ns
ms
mGal
nT
nT/m
%
c/s
microV
mV
V
PT/m
kg/m3
oC
H/m
F/m
kBq/m2
m
Undefined
Definition/Description
unit in which the physical parameters are given
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PhysicalParameters
Seismic velocity
Resistivity
Apparent resistivity
Conductivity
Apparent conductivity
EM wave velocity
Time
Bouguer anomaly
Magnetic field strength
Magnetic gradient value
IP value
Countings
Voltage
Field weakening
Time constant
Remanent magnetisation, declination
Remanent magnetisation, inclination
Density
Temperatur
Magnetic susceptibility
Q value
Magnetic permeability
Dielectricity
Concentration Cs-137
Depth, magnetic basement
Penetration depth, ground
penetrating radar
Depth, reflector
Level, reflector
Depth, refractor
Level, refractor
Depth, conductor of electricity
Level, electrical conductor
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1.2.12.1.3 <<CodeList>> GeophDipType
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3
3.1
3.2
Code name
CodeList
GeophDipType
Value calculated from magnetic
modelling
Dip direction interpreted from shape
of curve
Definition/Description
method used in qualitative determination of geophysical dip degree
Code
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20
1.2.12.1.4 <<CodeList>> GeophAnomaly
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4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Code name
CodeList
GeophAnomaly
Very strong
Strong
Medium
Weak
Very weak
Reduced penetration, ground
penetrating radar
Definition/Description
classification of geophysical anomaly strength
electromagnetic methods
Code
Note: Often used for electrical and
10
20
30
40
50
90
1.2.12.1.5 <<CodeList>> GeophDepthType
Nr
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
Code name
Definition/Description
CodeList
designation of the type of geophysical depth, calculated by means of more than one method
GeophDepthType
Penetration depth, ground
penetrating radar
Depth to reflector, ground penetrating
radar
Level, reflector (ground penetrating
radar))
Depth to reflector, reflection seismic
Level, reflector (reflection seismic)
Depth to refractor
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5.8
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5.10
Level, refractor
Depth to magnetic basement
Depth to electrical conductor
Level, electrical conductor
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1.2.12.1.6 <<CodeList>> GeophDipDegree
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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Code name
CodeList
GeophDipDegree
Steep (60-90°)
Medium (30-60°)
Gently sloping (0-30°)
Uncertain
Definition/Description
the degree of steepness of geophysical dip
Code
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20
30
40
1.2.12.1.7 <<CodeList>> GeophSurface
Nr
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
Code name
Definition/Description
CodeList
classification of various interpreted geophysical surfaces
GeophSurface
Distinct magnetic band
Deep magnetic band
Diffuse, strong magnetic band
Diffuse, weak magnetic band
Discordant magnetic band
Banded magnetisation pattern, low
mag. level
Banded magnetisation pattern,
medium mag. level
Banded magnetisation pattern, high
mag. level
Irregular mag. pattern, low mag. level
Irregular mag.pattern, medium mag.
level
Irregular mag.pattern, high mag. level
Good electrical conductor
Medium good electrical conductor
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7.15
Weak electrical conductor
Geophysical surface, unspecified
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1.2.12.1.8 <<CodeList>> GeophPointInfo
Nr
8
8.1
8.2
Code name
CodeList
GeophPointInfo
Earth electrode
Noise source
Definition/Description
point objects that are not geophysical objects themselves, but that are important for the
interpretation of these
Code
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2
1.2.12.1.9 <<CodeList>> GeophInterpLineType
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9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
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9.13
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9.15
9.16
9.17
Code name
CodeList
GeophInterpLineType
Distinct magnetic band
Deep magnetic band??
Diffuse, strong magnetic band
Diffuse, weak magnetic band
Discordant magnetic band
Distinct magnetic contact
Discordant magnetic contact
Diffuse magnetic contact
Antiform, certain
Antiform, uncertain
Synform, certain
Synform, uncertain
Magnetic dislocation
Good electrical conductor
Medium good electrical conductor
Weak electrical conductor
Geophysical line, unspecified
Definition/Description
line types determined on the basis of geophysical interpretation
Code
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Code name
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
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10.1
10.2
10.3
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GeophLineInfo
Noise source
Earth cable
Energizing loop
line objects that are not geophysical objects themselves, but that are important for the
interpretation of these
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3
1.2.12.1.11 <<CodeList>> GeophMethod
Nr
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
11.11
11.12
11.13
11.14
11.15
11.16
11.17
11.18
11.19
11.20
11.21
11.22
11.23
11.24
11.25
Code name
Definition/Description
CodeList
measuring technique for accomplished geophysical measurement
GeophMethod
Magnetic total field, aeroplane
Magnetic total field, helicopter
Magnetic total field, ground
Vertical magnetic gradient, aeroplane
Vertical magnetic gradient, helicopter
Vertical magnetic gradient, ground
Magnetic susceptibility
Gravimetry
Radiometric, helicopter
Radiometric, ground
Radon
VLF, helicopter
VLF, ground
EM, helicopter
EM, ground
Ground penetrating radar
Conductivity/resistivity
IP
SP
CP
Reflection seismic
Refraction seismic
Temperatur
Neutron log
Gamma log
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Acoustical log
Resistivity/conductivity, borehole
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1.2.12.1.12 <<CodeList>> GeophInterpMethod
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12
12.1
12.2
Code name
CodeList
GeophInterpMethod
Not interpreted/modelled
Interpreted/modelled
Definition/Description
methodology used in the interpretation of a geophysical object/signature
Code
0
1
1.2.12.1.13 <<CodeList>> GeophTypeArray
Nr
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
Code name
CodeList
GeophTypeArray
Schlumberger AB/2
Gradient electrode configuration
Pole-pole electrode configuration
Pole-dipole electrode configuration
Dipole-dipole electrode configuration
Wenner electrode configuration
Definition/Description
types of cable array used for geophysical measurement
measurements
Code
Example: For electrical
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40
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1.2.12.1.14 <<CodeList>> NaturalRadioactiveRadiation
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14
Code name
CodeList
NaturalRadioactiveRadiation
14.1
14.2
14.3
Low radiation/concentration
Medium radiation/concentration
High radiation/concentration
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
??gradation/grading of natural degree of radioactive radiation from subsurface Note: Rough
classification based on various radiometric examinations. Example: In the case of cesium
(Tsjernobyl) and radon. Radioactive hazard area.
Code
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3
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