ABSTRACT. This paper presents the results obtained from surface and borehole geophysical investigations carried out at the Shallow Geophysical Test Site of IAG-USP. The main objective was to characterize the sediments and the top of basement. The area is constituted by sandy-clay sediments of São Paulo Basin (São Paulo and Resend Formations) on the granite-gneiss basement with different degrees of weathering. In the area of studies, three boreholes were drilled for geological and geophysical research purposes (pioneer in Brazil). These boreholes were used to verify the stratigraphy, to collect the sample for laboratory measurements, to calibrate the results of surface geophysics and to carry out well logging. The surface methods used were: seismic (reflection and refraction), electric-resistivity (profiling and RESUMO. Este trabalho sintetiza os resultados de investigações geofísicas de superfície e de poço realizadas no Sítio Controlado de Geofísica Rasa do IAG-USP,visando caracterizar os sedimentos e o topo do embasamento. Aáreaé constituída por sedimentos areno-argilosos da Bacia de São Paulo (Formações São Paulo e Resende) sobrepostos ao embasamento granito-gnáissico com diferentes graus de intemperização. Naárea de estudos, também denominada de campo de provas do IAG, foram perfurados três poços para pesquisas geológicas e geofísicas (pioneiros no Brasil), visando verificar a litoestratigrafia, coleta de amostras de calha, calibrar os resultados e realizar as perfilagens geofísicas. Foram utilizados os seguintes métodos: sísmica rasa (reflexão e refração), eletrorresistividade (caminhamento elétrico e sondagem elétrica vertical) e GPR-Ground Penetrating Radar. A integração dos resultados mostrou uma excelente concordância e permitiu elaborar um modelo geológico-geofísico para este ponto da Bacia Sedimentar de São Paulo, bem como testar, em condições controladas de campo, os diversos métodos geofísicos usados rotineiramente em estudos geológicos, geotécnicos e ambientais.

ABSTRACT. The data interpretation from shallow geophysical survey can be complex because the uncertainty about subsurface targets. To reduce the ambiguity and help in the interpretation of geophysical data, the Shallow Geophysical Test Site of IAG-USP (Sítio Controlado de Geofísica Rasa-SCGR do IAG-USP) was installed inside the campus at USP. Different targets at various depths were installed along seven lines. The targets buried in the Test Site simulate targets found in geotechnical, archaeological, and environmental studies. In this article, the construction methodology of the Test Site and some GPR results along a line characterized by empty metallic tanks are presented. The geophysical characterization in controlled field condition allowed the calibration of geophysical responses due to known targets, such as, metallic tanks. 250 MHz GPR profile showed an excellent agreement with a GPR 2D model determined by finite difference in time domain method. Fk-migration improved the resolution and the spatial position of the metallic tanks. GPR 3D results, such as 3D cube, fence diagrams, and depth slices, were very important to improve the characterization of the targets in subsurface. SCGR-IAG revealed itself as important tool for teaching, research and extension activities in university related to Geophysics, and it will be very important to our community. With the installation of this Test Site, an important step was done in searching the State of Art in Shallow Geophysics in Brazil, were the development of news equipment, modeling and inversion software could be tested and its response calibrated.Keywords: SCGR-IAG, Shallow Geophysical Test Site-IAG, GPR-Ground Penetrating Radar, Modeling GPR 2D, Metallic tanks, Cube 3D, Fence diagrams, Depth slices. RESUMO.A interpretação de dados de investigações geofísicas rasas pode ser complexa devidoàs incertezas a respeito dos alvos em subsuperfície. Para reduzir as ambigüidades e auxiliar a interpretação dos dados geofísicos de superfície foi instalado no campus da USP o Sítio Controlado de Geofísica Rasa do IAG-USP. Diferentes alvos foram instalados em várias profundidades ao longo de 7 linhas. Os alvos instalados no Sítio Controlado simulam alvos encontrados em estudos geotécnicos, ambientais e arqueológicos. Neste artigo são apresentadas as principais etapas envolvidas na construção do Sítio Controlado de Geofísica Rasa do IAG/USP e alguns resultados GPR ao longo de uma linha caracterizada por tambores metálicos vazios. A caracterização geofísica, sob condições controladas de campo, permitiu uma calibração das respostas geofísicas para os tambores metálicos instalados no SCGR-IAG. O perfil GPR de 250 MHz apresentou uma excelente concordância com a modelagem GPR 2D através do método das diferenças finitas no domínio do tempo. A migração-fk melhorou a resolução e o posicionamento espacial dos tambores metálicos. Os resultados GPR 3D na forma de cubo 3D, diagrama de cercas e depth slices, mostraram-se muito importantes para melhorar a caracterização dos alvos em subsupe...

The use of geophysical characterization of karst systems can provide an economical and non-invasive alternative for extracting information about cavities, sinkholes, pathways for water infiltration as well as the degree of karstification of underlying carbonate rocks. In the present study, three geophysical techniques, namely, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic (VLFEM) methods were applied at three different locations in relation to fluvial karst, which is listed as an environmentally sensitive area in Rio Vermelho, Mambaí, Goiás, Brazil. In the data acquisition phase, the GPR, direct-current (DC) resistivity and VLFEM profiles were obtained at the three locations in the area. Data were analyzed using commonly adopted processing workflows. The GPR results showed a well-defined lithology of the site based on the amplitude of the signal and radar typologies. On the other hand, the inverted resistivity cross-sections showed a three-layered stratigraphy, pathways of water infiltration and the weathered structures in carbonate (Bambui group). The interpretation of VLFEM as contours of current density resulted from Fraser and Karous–Hjelt filters, indicated the presence of conductive structures (high apparent current density) that might be linked to the weathered carbonate and other conductive and resistive anomalies associated with the water-filled and dry cavities (cave), respectively. The results encourage the integrated application of geophysical techniques such as the reconnaissance for further detailed characterization of the karst areas.

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Geophysical methods have a varying degree of potential for detailed characterization of landslides and their dynamics. In this study, the application of four well-established seismic-based geophysical techniques, namely Ambient Noise Interferometry (ANI), Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR), Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) and Nanoseismic Monitoring (NM), were considered to examine their suitability for landslide characterization and monitoring the effect of seasonal variation on slope mass. Furthermore, other methods such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and DC Resistivity through Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) were also used for comparison purpose. The advantages and limitations of these multiple techniques were exemplified by a case study conducted on Sobradinho landslide in Brazil. The study revealed that the geophysical characterization of the landslide using traditional techniques (i.e., GPR, ERT and MASW) were successful in (i) the differentiation between landslide debris and other Quaternary deposits, and (ii) the delineation of the landslide sliding surface. However, the innovative seismic based techniques, particularly ambient noise based (HVSR and ANI) and emitted seismic based (NM), were not very effective for the dynamic monitoring of landslide, which might be attributed to the short-time duration of the data acquisition campaigns. The HVSR was also unsuccessful in landslide site characterization i.e., identification of geometry and sliding surface. In particular, there was no clear evidence of the light seasonal variations, which could have been potentially detected from the physical parameters during the (short-time) ambient noise and microseismic acquisition campaigns. Nevertheless, the experienced integration of these geophysical techniques may provide a promising tool for future applications.

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ABSTRACT. The vinasse, a waste produced in the proportion of 13 liters for each liter of alcohol. It has a high potential of polluting groundwater and superficial water resources, changes the soil behaviour and can also develop sanilization problems. This work aims to evaluate the efficiency of the DC-resistivity method in detecting and mapping anomalies caused by inappropriate disposal of vinasse in an inactive infiltration tank located at Sepé-Tiarajú settlement of landless agricultural laborers in the Ribeirão Preto region. Besides, as secondary goals, this work aims to characterize the type of anomaly residue as well as to diagnose its influence inside and outside of the limits of the tank. Eleven electrical resistivity tomography profiles were carried out with the dipole-dipole array, 10m of dipoles length and 5 levels of investigation.The geophysical survey enabled us to conclude that the DC-resistivity method is appropriate for mapping the contamination plume caused by intense vinasse disposal and its influence. It enabled also to conclude that the contamination exceeds the tank limits. The vinasse influence can be characterized by low resistivity values between 10 Ohm.m and 90 Ohm.m and its behavior can be compared with the one of the chorume, which is also conductive.Keywords: vinasse, DC-resistivity, soil contamination. RESUMO.A vinhaça, resíduo gerado na proporção de 13 litros para cada litro deálcool produzido, possui um alto potencial poluidor dos recursos hídricos subterrâneos e superficiais, causa alterações no comportamento do solo e pode gerar problemas de salinização. Este trabalho objetiva avaliar a eficiência do método da eletrorresistividade para a detecção e mapeamento das anomalias causadas pela disposição inadequada de grandes quantidades de vinhaça em um antigo tanque de infiltração localizado no Assentamento Sepé-Tiarajú, Região de Ribeirão Preto -SP. O trabalho objetiva também caracterizar o tipo de anomalia inerente ao resíduo no local estudado e diagnosticar sua influência dentro e fora dos limites do tanque. Foram executados onze perfis de tomografia elétrica, arranjo dipolo-dipolo radial e espaçamento entre eletrodos de 10 metros e 5 níveis de investigação. Os ensaios geofísicos mostraram que o método da eletrorresistividadeé apropriado para mapear as anomalias decorrentes da disposição de grandes quantidades de vinhaça no solo, apontar suasáreas de influência e concluir que a contaminação extrapola os limites do tanque. A influência da vinhaça pode ser caracterizada por baixos valores de resistividade entre 10 Ohm.m e 90 Ohm.m, podendo o seu comportamento ser comparado ao do chorume, que tambémé bastante condutivo.Palavras-chave: vinhaça, eletrorresistividade, contaminação do solo.

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