The complex includes:

1. Equipment audio magnetotelluric sounding (MK4-SM27)

Audiomagnetotelluric sounding equipment (M-K4-SM27) is designed for electric survey method audiomagnetotelluric soundings on the basis of measurements of the electric and magnetic induction of the natural electromagnetic field.

Application area

Regional geophysical investigations, the search for oil and gas structures and deep-seated ore deposits, prospecting and exploration of gold, mapping fault zones and identifying kimberlite pipes, monitoring the state of storage of radioactive and chemical waste, hydrogeological, geotechnical and geothermal research, monitoring of geodynamic processes and prediction of earthquakes. 

Technical characteristics of the apparatus M-K4-SM27

Technical characteristics of the magnetic antenna 

Technical characteristics of the pre-amplifier for summer jobs 

Technical characteristics of the pre-amp for winter work 

The equipment package

2. Radio magnetotelluric sounding equipment, foot option (MK5-SM25F)

The equipment is designed for electric survey method radiomagnitotelluricheskogo sensing with measurements of radio field and controlled source (generator) based on measurements of the electric component of the electromagnetic fields of remote radio stations and own generator.

Application area

Geological mapping, exploration, hydrogeological and engineering-geological surveys, environmental studies (oil pollution mapping, delineation and study of the structure of landfills and industrial waste, leak detection.

Technical characteristics of the apparatus M-K5-SM25F

Technical characteristics of the magnetic antenna

Technical characteristics of the preamplifier

The equipment package

3. The generator electroprospecting high-frequency GHF-1

The generator is designed to work as part of a set of equipment radiomagnitotelluricheskih soundings with controlled source. The generator is powered by a single-phase AC voltage of 220 V with a frequency of 50 Hz to a load resistance of 10-1 000 ohm. 

Technical characteristics of HFO-1 generator:

The instrument set includes:

4. Georadar OKO-2  

Georadar or Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is the modern geophysical device intended for detection of various objects, including non- metal in various environments. Georadars are used for the solution of engineering-geological, hydrogeological and other geotechnical tasks , such as: 

I. Studying of a geological structure and geological section of the territory:

II. Inspection of water areas:

III. Inspection of runways, automobile and railroads:

VI. Inspection of building constructions:

V. Tasks of environmental protection:

VI. Tasks in the field of archeology:

Technical characteristics 

Power supply: from the built-in 3.8 a/h accumulator or from the external power supply of 12 v.

Operating time of the block without recharge: from the built-in accumulator – 2-3 hours (without the connected antenna block).  From the external accumulator 12 in 9 a/h – more than 12 hours.

Display: black-and-white, the increased contrast, with illumination with a resolution of 320 х 240 points.

Case: tight, from aluminum alloy.

Block sizes: 273 х 172 х 55 mm.

Block weight: 2.1 kg.

Working temperature range: -20°C … +50°C.

Type: screened 

  1. 1. antenna block, 90 MHz:
  1. 2. Antenna block 250M:
  1. 3. Antenna block, 1200 MHz:
  1. 4. Basic version of the software (S)
  2. 5. Radio modem maximum working distance – to 100 meters, data transmission speed – to 10 Mbit/sec.

5. Equipment for measurement of induced polarization Radic-Research SIP-Fuchs IV Instrument

SIP-Fuchs III system is designed for electric survey by induced polarization on the basis of measurement of the impedance (amplitude and phase) in a wide range of frequencies in the field and laboratory scale.

Range of application

Humus • Seashore • Arable land • Historical buildings • Contaminated sites • Archaeological sites • Laboratory measurements • Nuclear waste disposal sites • Estimation of hydraulic permeability • Groundwater exploration in arid areas • Discrimination between clay and saline water • Detection and characterization of electronic conductors.

Technical specifications

Base Unit - Frequency range: 1 mHz - 20 kHz - Signal shape: sinusoidal - Optical interfaces to 2-8 RU - Optical interfaces to 2 RRU - PC interface: 920 kBit/s (USB 1.2) - 50W build-In transmitter: ±400 V, ±125 mA or ±200 V, ±250 mA - Interface to ext. 600 watt transmitter - Powered by ext. 12 V car-battery - Weight: 10 kg - Plastic case size: 50 x 35 x 18 cm3.

Remote units - A/D converter: 24 Bit - Data rate: 48 kHz / 2n, n=0,1,2…10 - Input range (voltage): ±10 V, ±0.4 V - Input range (current): ±2.5 A, ±0.1 mA (1 Ω shunt), ±25 mA, ±1 mA (300 Ω shunt) - Time series: max. 64 k samples - Data format: 32 Bit - Digital power line filter - Digital drift filter - Optical cable length: 2-1000 m - Battery capacity: ~20 h - Weight: 5 kg - Case: cable drum ∅ 23 cm.

Remote reference units - Same data as remote unit (voltage) - Can used also as remote unit.

PC - Windows XP, W7 - Control of the whole system - Time series recording, storing, displaying, transfer function, confidents limits.

Optional ext. 600 W transmitter - Frequency range: DC - 20 kHz - Maximum output: ±400 V, ±1.5 A - Powered by: 230 VAC, 47-63 Hz - Weight: 41 kg - Plastic case size: 57 x 63 x 62 cm.