A new electronic model of seismoelectric measurements: Theory,
simulations and experimental validation
Abstract
Here we present a novel electronic model of seismoelectric (SE)
measurements. It allows to obtain the impedance seen by the electronic
acquisition system while the SE effect is taking place. This information
within this model is useful for a better estimate of the SE voltage in
modulus and phase, i.e. being insensitive to the influence of the
electronic acquisition system and contact losses linked to electrode
coupling within the medium. Furthermore, the model implementation shows,
where there are the constraints of the acquisition system and how the
latter should be designed in order to better acquire the SE signal. The
theoretical model presented is validated by laboratory measurements and
simulations.