Earth Resistivity and Geological Structure*

Earth Specific Resistance Estimation from Earth Geology using Decision Trees Classification Algorithm

“…Besides, geomorphologic studies reveal that ESR may not have the same values even for the same type of rock in different regions. This shows that it is likely to make big mistakes in SR estimations in the regions where SR measurement is not possible [3]. Considering the importance of measuring ESR and system earthing resistance correctly by means of electrical safety, it can be seen that there is a need for more accurate SR estimations.…”

“…Considering the importance of measuring ESR and system earthing resistance correctly by means of electrical safety, it can be seen that there is a need for more accurate SR estimations. In this sense, efforts to associate ESR with geological structure date back to old times [3][4][5][6][7]. In general, these studies can be studied under two major topics.…”

“…In these preliminary studies, only regional geology, that is, earth layers lying right beneath earth and other loose surface materials are taken into account [3]. Nevertheless, while comparing measurement results and geological structures, inconsistent and sometimes inexplicable findings are found.…”