Overview of Magnetotellurics for Geothermal Exploration
Magnetotellurics (MT) is a ground geophysical method applied in geothermal exploration to target shallow and deep drillholes prior to expensive drilling. Quantec’s Spartan MT system is a technology that is proven in the search for shallow and deep targets and offers a number of benefits for geothermal exploration. In this page, we summarize the applications of MT in geothermal exploration, and look at Spartan MT and its applicability for these applications.
Geothermal energy is the energy contained in the heated rock and fluid that fills the fractures and pores within the earth's crust. It originates from radioactive decay deep within the Earth and can exist as hot water, steam, or hot dry rocks.
Applications in Geothermal Exploration
When exploring for geothermal energy, it is important to consider the following:
- What is geothermal energy?
- What are the components?
- What are the forms of geothermal energy?
- How are geothermal resources used?
- What geophysical surveys are applicable?
- Why is it important to survey before drilling?
- What are the stages in geothermal exploration?
- What are the objectives of geothermal surveys?
To read more on any of these topics, select Applications in Geothermal Exploration
Spartan Magnetotellurics for Geothermal Exploration
Spartan MT is a proven technique for acquiring high quality ground magnetotelluric measurements in a variety of geologic terrains. Here we discuss:
- What is Spartan?
- How is it configured?
- What do the data look like?
- What are the benefits of Spartan?
- What are the benefits of Spartan for Geothermal?
- Why Quantec?
To access this information, select Spartan Magnetotellurics for Geothermal Exploration
Additional information for Geothermal Exploration:
Geothermal - Crustal Thickness Study with MT
Geothermal-Wannamaker- Initial MT Results at Dixie Valley
For more information on MT, please contact us or see other related pages on this web site.