Electromagnetic conductivity measurement system with improved drift correction

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This invention describes an improved electromagnetic induction-based system for measuring the electrical conductivity of a medium, such as soil, by using transmitter and receiver coils. The key innovation is a novel drift correction method: the system directly or indirectly measures the primary magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil, and accounts for its contribution at the receiver coil's location. This enables high-precision correction of temperature-dependent drifts and coil parameter variations that can otherwise distort conductivity measurements.

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• Geophysical surveying and mapping of soil or terrain conductivity for mineral exploration or environmental assessment.
• Agricultural soil analysis for irrigation planning, salinity detection, or soil health monitoring.
• Non-destructive testing and quality assurance of construction materials, pipelines, or pavements.
• Detection of underground structures, utilities, or contamination in civil engineering and urban planning.
• Scientific research requiring precise characterization of electrical properties of natural or artificial materials.

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• Enhanced measurement accuracy due to correction of temperature-induced drifts and other systematic errors.
• Increased reliability and reproducibility of conductivity measurements, even under changing environmental conditions.
• Elimination of the need for frequent manual calibrations or temperature correction tables.
• Capability to use multiple coil configurations and frequencies for flexible deployment in different field conditions.
• Greater depth profiling and spatial resolution, supporting more detailed subsurface imaging.

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The method involves applying a medium (3) by a transmitting coil having an alternating magnetic field, i.e. a primary field, so that currents are induced in the medium to form another magnetic field, i.e. secondary field. The secondary field is measured with a receiver coil to evaluate the conductivity of the medium. The primary field at the location of the transmitter coil is measured directly or indirectly, so that the primary field is evaluated to the field at the location the receiver coil.