Static Shift Correction and Fractal Characteristic Analysis of Time-Frequency Electromagnetic Data

Abstract

The static shift effect is a distortion in electromagnetic data that severely impacts exploration results. Traditional static effect correction methods are often ineffective, prone to overcorrection or undercorrection, and make it difficult to accurately assess the applicability of the correction. Furthermore, some correction processes require additional data, which increases correction costs. This paper first presents the theoretical foundation for correcting static shift effects in the electric field components using magnetic field component information. Based on time-frequency electromagnetic exploration technology, a method is proposed to correct static shift effects in the electric field by using simultaneously collected magnetic field data, aiming to address the distortion issues caused by static shift effects in the electric field and apparent resistivity. The method is validated through both theoretical models and field data, demonstrating its excellent correction performance. Additionally, the paper introduces the use of the multifractal spectrum analysis algorithm to analyze profile measurement points and study the fractal dimension characteristics of static shift effects, providing an effective way to evaluate the appropriateness and potential overcorrection of the correction. Finally, the multifractal features of field data are discussed, validating the ability of the multifractal spectrum to identify subsurface electrical complexity.

Keywords

• time-frequency electromagnetic
• static shift effect
• multifractal spectrum analysis