ISSN: 2381-8719
Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Research Article
Characterization of Buried Targets at an Experimental Geophysical Site Using Ground Magnetic Geophysical Methods
Author(s): Joseph Omeiza Alao*, Kolawole Muyideen Lawal, Bala Bello Muhammad Dewu and Jimoh Raimi
The ground magnetic investigation is fast becoming a powerful geophysical tool to resolve environmental challenges.
It involves the application of basic geophysical methods and principles to detect environmental contaminants.
This article presents the outcomes of the investigation carried out at Ahmadu Bello University Geophysical Test
Site (ABUGTS) to simulate a broad range of features usually encountered in environmental contexts to enhance
the understanding of the subsurface information. The Total Magnetic Field (TMF) of the natural subsoil of the
site was obtained before the installation of buried targets to identify the possible existing buried materials that
could alter or influence geophysical data. Laboratory test was carried out on the buried targets to determine the
magnetic susceptibility, electrical conductivity, density, volume and mass. Interpretatio.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2381-8719.23.12.1163