Quantitative analysis of self-potential anomalies in archaeological sites of Israel: an overview

摘要: Self-potential (SP) method is one of the most non-expensive and unsophisticated geophysical methods. However, its application limits absence reliable interpreting methodology, first for complex geological–environmental conditions. The typical disturbances appearing in SP ways their removing (elimination) are discussed. Some brief review available interpretation methods indicates insufficient effectivity, especially environments. For magnetic prospecting, special quantitative procedures applicable under non-trivial environments (oblique polarization, rugged relief unknown level normal field) have been recently developed. Performed analysis allowed to revealing some essential common peculiarities between fields. These aspects make it possible apply advanced developed prospecting method. Besides determination depth anomalous target, these methodologies enable calculate polarization effect corrections non-horizontal observations. classification anomalies supposed employ a new parameter—‘self-potential moment’. (improved modifications characteristic point tangent techniques) successfully tested on models employed real situations various archaeological sites Israel. present paper generalizes earlier performed studies. obtained results indicate practical importance methodology.