Abstract:Seismic waves and electrical current can be used to provide a great deal of information about soil and rock layers, rapidly and cheaply, without digging or blasting. While these methods are by no means new, their potential has not been realized in forestry. However, instrumentation and techniques have now advanced to the point where interpretations can usually be made with confidence. Obvious applications are in road alignment, dam location, etc. The methods could be used in forest research to locate field exp… Show more
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