Inversão unidimensional de perfis geofísicos de indução na caracterização dos turbiditos da Bacia de Almada - BA

Abstract

In this work, we developed an one-dimensional inverse algorithm, based in the dumped least square technique, to interpret electromagnetic induction geophysical well log data. The goal was the characterization of a turbidite geological system. Thus, the forward problem consists in the exact mathematical solution of the electromagnetic response of a stratified media crossed by a borehole. The inversion scheme was used to interpret apparent resistivity data obtained in a borehole drilled in a turbidity outcrop of Almada Basin, South Bahia State/Brazil. To validate our interpretation, geologists described the lithology from samples obtained and also using gamma ray log. With the developed algorithm, it was possible to describe the resistivity and thickness of the main layers along the well, besides the bias between final model and experimental data and the fitting error. Although we know that one-dimensional inversion is very unstable, it has some advantages, as a rapidly convergence when initial model is close the correct model.