The article presents data from field experimental observations using the passive method of induced polarization, at the Zhomart mine (Zhaman-Aibat deposit, Republic of Kazakhstan) on September 7-8, 2021. Profiling was carried out with a step of 50 meters, non-polarizing electrodes of the “VITR” brand were used as electrodes. The signals were recorded using a specialized precision 24-bit analog-to-digital converter. In the course of field observations, a profile characteristic was obtained in terms of the induced polarization parameter. An analysis of the profiling graph shows that the obtained profile characteristic marks the presence of an ore body with two peaks with values of 0.35 and 0.32, which, when using a three-electrode differential setup, indicates the presence of polarization anomaly boundaries. Thus, the passive method of induced polarization makes it possible to register ore anomalies down to a depth of 600 m and makes it possible to detect copper-bearing ores.

The article presents physical modeling data for the passive method of induced polarization for the possibility of estimating the depth of immersion of the ore body simulator. Experimental observations were carried out on a laboratory tank filled with sand, the observation time for each measurement point was 180 s, the sampling frequency was 1 kHz. In the course of physical modeling, measurements of the induced polarization parameter were carried out in the absence of an ore body simulator, with its immersion by 10 cm and 20 cm, as well as with full immersion and immersion to a depth of 30 cm. As a result of physical modeling with an ore body simulator, the following results: the dependence of the induced polarization parameter was obtained with increasing depth; with increasing depth, the change in the induced polarization parameter decreases; the background value of the induced polarization parameter in the absence of an ore body simulator leads to a decrease in the sensitivity of the measurement equipment.

The article discusses a numerical model for assessing the depth for the passive method of induced polarization based on previously obtained experimental data at the Samson field (Republic of Khakassia). The model is based on the mathematical model of Komarov, who derived equations for the anomalous polarizability of a sphere observed on the Earth’s day surface, the proposed model for estimating the depth of the anomaly depends on the size of the proposed field and the induced polarization coefficient observed on the surface. In the course of the numerical assessment, it was shown that there is a convergence of data from field observations, exploration drilling and mathematical modeling.

The article deals with the design of receiving equipment for the passive method of induced polarization (IP). It is shown that the best option for recording this kind of signals is a circuit with an input analogue part and amplification of 50-100 times, as well as an input gain of at least 3 MΩ and a digital part based on a modern twenty-four-bit analogue-to-digital converter (ADC). In this case, it is preferable to use one ADC per channel without multiplexing, for better suppression of inter-channel interference. Signal processing is performed using modern microcontrollers based on the Cortex M4 core, and then the data is transmitted via Bluetooth to a laptop or tablet, where visualization and post-processing is carried out. Thus, the proposed scheme for the implementation of the receiving equipment meets all the requirements for the receiving equipment for the passive IP method, and can be introduced into the practice of field work.