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Array Laterolog

An electrode device with multiple current electrodes configured in several different ways to produce several different responses. A typical array consists of a central electrode emitting survey current with multiple guard electrodes above and below it. Current is sent between different guard electrodes to achieve greater or less focusing, with greater focusing providing greater depth of investigation. About five basic measurements are obtained, which may be further improved by software focusing to ensure proper response in a wide range of conditions.