Multi-function Resistivity Meter for Underground Water Exploration

Multi-function Resistivity Meter is an electrical device. It uses probes inserted at regular intervals to track the flow of electricity through the ground. Using the readings and the definition of resistivity, which is the amount of resistance to current flow, the device can distinguish between different soil compositions. These meters are used for ground water location, subsurface structure search, and soil surveys.

As electrical current is conducted through dry soil, there is a very high resistance because of the dirt's poor conductivity. When there is water nearby, the resistivity meter will show noticeably lower values because water can permit electrical current to pass quite freely. By generating graphs from repeated observations, a series of probes can be used to visually display the composition of the soil.

Electrical measurements also monitor corrosion-causing salts in addition to the water content. When assessing the soil conditions next to buried pipes and other metallic constructions, a resistivity meter is frequently utilized. To lessen corrosion, protective rods known as anodes can be positioned at regular intervals. Any stray electrical currents are conducted via the anodes and to the ground, allowing the anodes to corrode before the structure does.