Near-Surface Applied Geophysics
Cambridge University Press, 4/25/2013
EAN 9781107018778, ISBN10: 1107018773
Hardcover, 415 pages, 25.2 x 19.3 x 2.3 cm
Language: English
Just a few meters below the Earth's surface lie features of great importance, from geological faults which can produce devastating earthquakes, to lost archaeological treasures. This refreshing, up-to-date book explores the foundations of interpretation theory and the latest developments in near-surface techniques, used to complement traditional geophysical methods for deep-exploration targets. Clear but rigorous, the book explains theory and practice in simple physical terms, supported by intermediate-level mathematics. Techniques covered include magnetics, resistivity, seismic reflection and refraction, surface waves, induced polarization, self-potential, electromagnetic induction, ground-penetrating radar, magnetic resonance, interferometry, seismoelectric and more. Sections on data analysis and inverse theory are provided and chapters are illustrated by case studies, giving students and professionals the tools to plan, conduct and analyze a near-surface geophysical survey. This is an important textbook for advanced-undergraduate and graduate students in geophysics and a valuable reference for practising geophysicists, geologists, hydrologists, archaeologists, and civil and geotechnical engineers.
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Data analysis
3. Magnetics
4. Electrical resistivity method
5. Induced polarization and self-potential
6. Seismic reflection and refraction
7. Seismic surface wave analysis
8. Electromagnetic induction
9. Ground-penetrating radar
10. Emerging techniques
11. Linear inversion
12. Nonlinear inversion
local methods
13. Nonlinear inversion
global methods
Appendix A. Shannon sampling theorem
Appendix B. Solution of Laplace's equation in spherical coordinates
Appendix C. The linear Ä-p transformation of seismic data
Appendix D. Horizontal loop over a conducting halfspace
Appendix E. Radar TE waveguide mode equations
References
Index.
Advance praise: 'This book provides an excellent introduction to the rapidly emerging field of near-surface geophysics. The state-of-the-art material covered in the text will not only be helpful for undergraduate and graduate students, but it will also serve as a valuable reference for practitioners.' Hansruedi Maurer, ETH Zürich