A follow up on using resisivity for

Treasure Hunting

The four best arrays I use, their setup and value of the information I hope to attain.

1- The Pole-to-Pole

Using this array you use a 4-probe system, you use two remote probes set
away from your grid 20 times the distance of the two measuring probes. The
measuring probes are moved together taking readings, and are always the
same distance apart. The max. Depth is determined by how far apart the
measuring probes are spaced.
The disadvantage of this array is the distance you must set your remote
probes. The best use for this array is looking for old building foundations or
targets 2 feet or less deep. I use a jig I made with the measuring probes
spaced 3 feet apart, and set my remote probes 60 feet from the grid.

2- The two probe using one probe for measuring

Using this array you use only two probes, one remote probe and one
measuring probe. You set up your grid and set the remote probe 30 feet from
it. With the measuring probe start in the upper left corner of your grid, and
take readings no more than 3 feet apart across the row until you finish it,
then drop down to the second row taking readings until you have finished
your grid. The best use of this array is using computer software looking for
targets two to six feet deep. This array will probably go deeper; I have tested
it on a 6 feet deep known target.

3- The two probe averaging array

Using this array you use only two probes, set up your grid, but do not
take measurements inside the grid. Instead you set each probe on the edges of
your grid, and take your reading down the edge. Move both probes the same
distance each time down the edge of your grid (appox. 3 feet apart between
readings), take the next reading, keep doing this until you have reached the end
of the grid. Then set your probes on the left side of grid, one at top and one at
the bottom, and take readings across the grid in the right direction every 3 feet.
If you make a drawing of your grid before you run it, and write the data reading
down in each cell. All your cells will have 4 data readings around it. Add these
together and divide by 4 and you have your average data reading for that cell.
Do all the rest of the cells the same and put these average readings into computer
software.
The disadvantage of this array is you must use computer software, since you are
averaging your data you will not have the high peaks in your data readings you
have with other arrays. IT will be very hard without using computer software to
see a possible target from this field data. Using computer software will show a
smooth pattern around targets and background trends.
The best use of this array is when the terrain around the target area, is rocky or
for other reasons you have problems driving your probes in the ground.

4- Four probes in straight line array

Using this array all 4 probes are placed in a straight-line equal distance
apart. Data readings are taken between probes 1 and 2, 1 and 3, 1 and 4, 2
and 3, 2 and 4, 3 and 4. You can see taking readings this way gives you a lot
of different ways of checking the depth of a target. After you take these
readings you move the entire line of probes up 10 feet and repeat collecting
same data readings. You do this until you reach the end of your grid.
The best use of this array is finding Caves, Tunnels, or Deep objects
These are my favorites;

There is another array that is good for large areas, if you have the option of
switching 6-ways. That is the square array like the Mother-Lode-Locator
manual recommends. You set up a square grid and switch between the 4 outside
probes and the diagonal probes for data readings in one setup. You look for a
25% drop or increase in data readings and move you next grid in that direction,
making it about ½ the size.
For more in-depth information on different arrays, go to this site.
http://www.heritagegeophysics.com/images/lokenote.pdf

Kybob
Two probe array using one probe for measuring
 Pole-to-Pole Array

Pole-Pole Resistivity Depth Data

Probe Spread Image Depth Distance of Remote Probes

Ze Min. Ze Ze Max. 10x 15x 20x

4 feet 1.73 ft 3.47 feet 5.55 ft 40 ft. 60 ft. 80 ft.

5 feet 2.16 ft 4.33 feet 6.93 ft 50 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft.

6 feet 2.60 ft 5.20 feet 8.32 ft 60 ft. 90 ft. 120 ft.

7 feet 3.03 ft 6.06 feet 9.70 ft 70 ft. 105 ft. 140 ft.

8 feet 3.46 ft 6.93 feet 11.09 ft 80 ft. 120 ft. 160 ft.

9 feet 3.90 ft 7.80 feet 12.48 ft 90 ft. 135 ft. 180 ft.

10 feet 4.33 ft 8.67 feet 13.87 ft 100 ft. 150 ft. 200 ft.

11 feet 4.76 ft 9.53 feet 15.25 ft 110 ft. 165 ft. 220 ft.

12 feet 5.20 ft 10.40 feet 16.64 ft 120 ft. 180 ft. 240 ft.

13 feet 5.63 ft 11.27 feet 18.03 ft 130 ft. 195 ft. 260 ft.

14 feet 6.06 ft 12.13 feet 19.40 ft 140 ft. 210 ft. 280 ft.

15 feet 6.50 ft 13.00 feet 20.80 ft 150 ft. 225 ft. 300 ft.

16 feet 6.93 ft 13.87 feet 22.19 ft 160 ft. 240 ft. 320 ft.

17 feet 7.37 ft 14.74 feet 23.58 ft 170 ft. 255 ft. 340 ft.

18 feet 7.80 ft 15.60 feet 24.96 ft 180 ft. 270 ft. 360 ft.

19 feet 8.23 ft 16.47 feet 26.35 ft 190 ft. 285 ft. 380 ft.

20 feet 8.67 ft 17.34 feet 27.74 ft 200 ft. 300 ft. 400 ft.

Note! Use 20x for remote distance when possible!