The usefulness of multicomponent, time-domain airborne electromagnetic measurements

Time‐domain airborne electromagnetic (AEM) systems historically measure the inline horizontal (x) component. New versions of the electromagnetic systems are designed to collect two additional components [the vertical (z) component and the lateral horizontal (y) component] to provide greater diagnostic information. In areas where the geology is near horizontal, the z‐component response provides greater signal‐to‐noise, particularly at late delay …