USING SMOOTHNESS-CONSTRAINT LEAST-SQUARES INVERSION OF SCHLUMBERGER CONFIGURATION RESISTIVITY GEOELECTRIC METHOD TO ANALYZE GROUNDWATER DISTRIBUTION AT PADANG SELATAN

Authors

  • Silvia Dona Sari
  • Akmam . Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
  • Irepia Refa Dona Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
  • Rahmi Kurnia Putri Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
  • Budiman Nasution Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia
  • Eviyona L Barus Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia
  • Yanthy L. Perdana Simanjuntak Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/eins.v13i3.69054

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the distribution of groundwater in the South Padang area through the application of the Smoothness-Constraint Least-Squares Inversion (SCLSI) method to the Schlumberger configuration geoelectric data. This method was chosen because of its ability to produce a smoother and more accurate resistivity model, and to overcome noise problems in geoelectric data. Measurements were taken at several points with the Schlumberger configuration, which were then processed using SCLSI to map the soil layers and the presence of groundwater. The analysis results showed significant resistivity variations, where areas with low resistivity were identified as potential groundwater accumulation zones. This study makes an important contribution to water resources management, especially in determining the location of exploration and sustainable groundwater management. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for the development of groundwater management policies in the area.

Author Biographies

Akmam ., Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

   

Irepia Refa Dona, Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

   

Rahmi Kurnia Putri, Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

   

Budiman Nasution, Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia

   

Eviyona L Barus, Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia

   

Yanthy L. Perdana Simanjuntak, Departemen of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

   

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Published

2025-10-27

How to Cite

Sari, S. D., ., A., Refa Dona, I., Kurnia Putri, R., Nasution, B., L Barus, E., & L. Perdana Simanjuntak, Y. (2025). USING SMOOTHNESS-CONSTRAINT LEAST-SQUARES INVERSION OF SCHLUMBERGER CONFIGURATION RESISTIVITY GEOELECTRIC METHOD TO ANALYZE GROUNDWATER DISTRIBUTION AT PADANG SELATAN. EINSTEIN (e-Journal), 13(3), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.24114/eins.v13i3.69054

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): EINSTEIN (e-Journal)

Section

Vol 13, No 3 (2025): EINSTEIN (e-Journal)

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Copyright (c) 2025 Silvia Dona Sari, Akmam ., Irepia Refa Dona, Rahmi Kurnia Putri, Budiman Nasution, Eviyona L Barus, Yanthy L. Perdana Simanjuntak

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