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Research article
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12 Nov 2024
Research article |
| 12 Nov 2024
| 12 Nov 2024
Development of an internet-of-things-based controlled-source ultrasonic audio frequency electromagnetic receiver
Zucan Lin
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
Keyu Zhou
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
Xiyuan Zhang
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
Xinchang Wang
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
Hui Zhang
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
Feng Liu
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China
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This paper describes the development of a controlled-source ultra-audio frequency electromagnetic receiver based on remote wireless communication technology for use in geophysical prospecting. Our design successfully addresses several shortcomings of such instruments currently available on the market, including their weight, limitations in data acquisition frequency, and difficulty in connecting to the internet for remote monitoring.
This paper describes the development of a controlled-source ultra-audio frequency...
