Borehole geophysics plays a critical role in subsurface exploration, offering detailed insights into geological formations, fluid distributions, and reservoir properties. With advancements in technology, multi-geophysical approaches—integrating data from various geophysical methods—have emerged as powerful tools for improving the accuracy and resolution of subsurface imaging. These methods are particularly valuable in complex geological settings, where single-method approaches often fall short. This research topic aims to explore the latest developments in borehole geophysics, specifically focusing on the integration of multiple geophysical techniques to address challenges in resource exploration, environmental studies, and geotechnical engineering.
The primary goal of this research topic is to address the challenges and opportunities associated with borehole multi-geophysics. Specifically, it seeks to examine how integrating various geophysical methods—such as seismic, electromagnetic, and nuclear logging—can enhance subsurface characterization and improve decision-making capabilities in resource exploration and environmental monitoring. By bringing researchers and practitioners together, this topic aims to foster innovation in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation techniques. Additionally, it seeks to identify gaps in current methodologies and propose effective solutions to enhance the reliability and efficiency of borehole geophysics practices. Ultimately, the objective is to advance this field by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of novel tools and workflows.
This research topic invites contributions that focus explicitly on the integration of multiple geophysical methods in borehole environments. Specific themes include (but are not limited to):
• Innovations in borehole geophysical instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Case studies demonstrating applications of multi-geophysical approaches in resource exploration, environmental studies, or geotechnical projects.
• Advances in data processing, inversion, and interpretation techniques for integrated geophysical datasets.
• Development of machine learning or AI-based methods specifically designed for borehole geophysics applications.
• Challenges and solutions related to integrating borehole and surface geophysical data.
We welcome original research articles, review papers, and technical notes addressing these themes. Manuscripts should emphasize practical applications, methodological advancements, and/or theoretical insights that meaningfully contribute to the field of borehole geophysics.
Keywords: Borehole geophysics, Multi-geophysics integration, Subsurface imaging, Geophysical logging, Reservoir characterization
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