Heuristic methodology for horizontal multilayer soil stratification

Diogo N. Oliveira, Carlos L.B. Silva, Wesley P. Calixto, Aylton J. Alves, Viviane Gomes, Jose Luis Domingos

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Abstract

Soil Stratification methods are used to estimate soil geoelectrical parameters. Several stratification methods are available, but reducing the error estimation introduced by such methods still poses as a challenge. The purpose of this work is to present a heuristic algorithm applied to the optimization of geoelectrical prospection process. The goal is to estimate soil parameters, such as the amount of layers, thickness and resistivity of each layer in an optimal and automated manner. The algorithm consists of analyzing the sensitivity of sampling space parameters. The propose methodology shows error reduction above 75% between the experimental and theoretical curves of the analyzed soils. The results are presented and discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEEEIC 2016 - International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509023196
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 29 2016
Event16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering, EEEIC 2016 - Florence, Italy
Duration: Jun 7 2016Jun 10 2016

Publication series

NameEEEIC 2016 - International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering, EEEIC 2016
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityFlorence
Period6/7/166/10/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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