An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics - Couverture rigide

Reynolds, John M.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471968021 ISBN 13 : 9780471968023

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

An introductory text which covers the structure, physical forces and evolutionary history of the earth. The range of applications covered includes mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, but the emphasis is on the use of geophysics in civil engineering.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, 2nd Edition, describes the rapidly developing field of near–surface geophysics. The book covers a range of applications including mineral, hydrocarbon and groundwater exploration, and emphasises the use of geophysics in civil engineering and in environmental investigations.  Following on from the international popularity of the first edition, this new, revised, and much expanded edition contains additional case histories, and descriptions of geophysical techniques not previously included in such textbooks.

The level of mathematics and physics is deliberately kept to a minimum but is described qualitatively within the text.  Relevant mathematical expressions are separated into boxes to supplement the text.  The book is profusely illustrated with many figures, photographs and line drawings, many never previously published. Key source literature is provided in an extensive reference section; a list of web addresses for key organisations is also given in an appendix as a valuable additional resource.

• Covers new techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Sounding, Controlled– Source EM, shear–wave seismic refraction, and airborne gravity and EM techniques
• Now includes radioactivity surveying and more discussions of down–hole geophysical methods; hydrographic and Sub–Bottom Profiling surveying; and UneXploded Ordnance detection
• Expanded to include more forensic, archaeological, glaciological, agricultural and bio–geophysical applications
• Includes more information on physio–chemical properties of geological, engineering and environmental materials
• Takes a fully global approach
• Companion website with additional resources available at www.wiley.com/go/reynolds/introduction2e
• Accessible core textbook for undergraduates as well as an ideal reference for industry professionals

The second edition is ideal for students wanting a broad introduction to the subject and is also designed for practising civil and geotechnical engineers, geologists, archaeologists and environmental scientists who need an overview of modern geophysical methods relevant to their discipline. While the first edition was the first textbook to provide such a comprehensive coverage of environmental geophysics, the second edition is even more far ranging in terms of techniques, applications and case histories.

Présentation de l'éditeur

An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics John M. Reynolds Reynolds Geo–Sciences Ltd, UK An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics represents the first introductory text to describe the developing field of environmental geophysics. A significant proportion of the material has never before been featured in a book of this type; particularly the case histories, some of which have never been published. The geographical basis of the case histories is worldwide, with examples originating from Australia to North America, Arctic Canada to the Antarctic, and from Europe to China. Some of the new material includes chapters on detailed survey design, Ground Penetrating Radar, electro–magnetic methods in environmental applications, electrical Sub–Surface Imaging (2–D tomography), Spectral Induced Polarisation, and high resolution engineering reflection seismology. The range of applications covered includes mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, but the greatest emphasis is on the use of geophysics in civil engineering, and in environmental and groundwater investigations. The level of mathematics and physics is deliberately kept to a minimum but is described qualitatively within the text. Relevant mathematical expressions are separated into boxes to supplement the text and the book is profusely illustrated with many figures and line drawings. Ideal for students wanting a broad introduction to the subject, the book is also designed for practising civil engineers, geologists, archaeologists and environmental scientists who need an overview of modern geophysical methods relevant to their discipline. This book is the first to provide such a comprehensive coverage of environmental geophysics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0471968021
• ISBN 13: 9780471968023
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 806
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible