Project Abstract

Abstract
The integration of seismic and magnetic methods for subsurface imaging has emerged as a promising approach in geophysics for enhancing the understanding of subsurface structures and properties. This research project focuses on investigating the combined use of seismic and magnetic techniques to improve subsurface imaging capabilities, with a particular emphasis on their complementary nature and potential synergies. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating seismic and magnetic data for subsurface imaging and to assess the benefits of this integrated approach in comparison to traditional single-method surveys. The research begins with a comprehensive review of the theoretical background and principles underlying seismic and magnetic methods, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations in subsurface imaging applications. The literature review also explores previous studies that have investigated the integration of seismic and magnetic techniques, identifying the key findings and challenges encountered in these endeavors. The methodology chapter outlines the research design and data acquisition procedures for the integrated seismic and magnetic surveys. It includes details on the selection of study sites, instrumentation setup, data collection protocols, and processing techniques. The research methodology also addresses the integration of seismic and magnetic data sets through joint inversion and interpretation methods to generate comprehensive subsurface models. The findings chapter presents the results of the integrated seismic and magnetic surveys, highlighting the enhanced imaging capabilities and the added value of combining the two methods. The discussion section critically analyzes the findings, comparing them to results from single-method surveys and evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated approach in resolving subsurface structures and properties. In conclusion, this research project demonstrates the potential benefits of integrating seismic and magnetic methods for subsurface imaging, showcasing the synergies between these techniques and their ability to provide more comprehensive and accurate subsurface models. The study contributes to advancing the field of geophysics by introducing an innovative approach to subsurface imaging that can improve exploration and characterization efforts in various geological settings. Keywords seismic methods, magnetic methods, subsurface imaging, integration, geophysics, joint inversion, data interpretation.

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