Simulation of the Telluric Electrical Field Frequency Selection Method and Its Application in Mineral Water Exploration
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authors
I have completed my review of the manuscript entitled “Simulation of the Telluric Electrical Field Frequency Selection Method and its Application in Mineral Water Exploration” (Manuscript ID: 3964619).
This manuscript presents 3-D simulation of the Telluric Electric Field Frequency Selection Method (TEFSM), combining forward modeling, theoretical analysis, and a field validation for mineral water exploration. The field application of mineral water exploration demonstrates the method’s practical value. The topic is timely and relevant to the journal’s scope, particularly in applied geophysics and hydrogeology. Overall, this manuscript is suitable for publication in WATER.
The study’s strengths lie in its structured theoretical formulation, field validation, and integration of electromagnetic methods with hydrogeological interpretation. However, the manuscript requires some minor revisions. Modification suggestions are:
(1) The effectiveness of TEFSM in practical applications has gained increasing recognition, and the method has been widely adopted internationally. It is recommended to include several English-language studies published within the past five years by non-Chinese scholars to enhance the global perspective and scholarly balance of the reference list.
(2) According to the analysis presented in the manuscript, survey lines L1–L5 are situated within a filled area. Given that the results obtained using the frequency selection method may be influenced by the presence of a loose superficial fill layer, the reason for placing the survey lines in this location should be clarified.
(3) A more detailed explanation should be provided regarding how the apparent depth (hs) is derived in Figure 13.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authors
A short description in the introduction of the basics of the TM method would strengthen the paper including a description of the electromagnetic source.
More explanations to the equations are needed. Additional explanation could be given in an appendix. A full description is comprehensive and can be reduced by giving references to the equations.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authors
The authors have finished the revision. I have no more question to the new version.
Author Response
The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to the editor and reviewer for their patient and thorough evaluation of this manuscript. In response to the feedback provided, revisions have been made accordingly, with all changes highlighted in blue within the revised manuscript.
Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authors
l. 96: Please move the equation number to the right. Check all equations for this issue.
l. 121: 𝑙𝑘represents --> 𝑙𝑘 represents
122: 𝑘1𝑘2on --> 𝑘1 and 𝑘2 on
164: Where𝑰is --> Where 𝑰 is
l. 164: matrix,𝑮(𝒓) --> matrix, 𝑮(𝒓)
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