An Electromagnetic Volumetric Analysis Of Pitch Ponds

This case history describes a unique geophysical engineering project that<br>utilised remote sensing Electromagnetic (EM) equipment to determine an<br>approximate volume for some of the world’s largest Pitch Ponds, located in the<br>Middle East. Several traces were made across these man-made ponds at critical<br>points, to assess the geological parameters that would give a volumetric<br>analysis.<br>The paper discusses the physical difficulties experienced and the preferred<br>solutions amongst the numerous alternatives. Although reasoning for the analysis<br>is offered, comprehensive details are omitted to preserve client confidentiality.