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Ground Types
Typical values for selected ground types are given below. Typical good ground is low hills with un-forested rich soil or flat wet coastal regions; fair ground is medium hills or forested heavy soil; and typical poor ground includes rocky steep hills, sandy dry coastal regions, and city industrial areas.
Ground Dielectric Constant
Ground type Conductivity Dielectric
Very Dry .0001 mhos/m 3
Medium Dry .001 15
Good Ground .01 10
Wet Ground .01 30
Poor Ground .001 4
Sea Ice .001 4
Polar Ice Cap .0001 1
Fresh Water .002 80
Sea Water 5.0 80
Ground Conductivity
Ground type Conductivity Dielectric
Very Dry .0001 mhos/m 3
Medium Dry .001 15
Good Ground .01 10
Wet Ground .01 30
Poor Ground .001 4
Sea Ice .001 4
Polar Ice Cap .0001 1
Fresh Water .002 80
Sea Water 5.0 80
Here is an interesting and useful web site:
"Map of Effective Ground Conductivity in the USA"
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/m3/index.html
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