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Introduction to Applied Geophysics: Exploring the Shallow Subsurface
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 622.15
EAN: 9780393926378
ISBN: 0393926370
Label: W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 600
Publication Date: July 06, 2006
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Studio: W. W. Norton & Company
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Introduction to Applied Geophysics covers the fundamental principles and common methods of exploration geophysics, preparing students for field study of the shallow subsurface. Offering a chapter on each of the most common methods of exploration, the text explains in detail how each method is performed and discusses that method’s geologic, engineering, and environmental applications. In addition to ample examples, illustrations, and applications throughout, each chapter concludes with a problem set. The text is also accompanied by the Field Geophysics Software Suite, an innovative CD-ROM that allows students to experiment with refraction and reflection seismology, gravity, magnetics, electrical resistivity, and ground-penetrating radar methods of exploration. .
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I used this book in my applied geophysics course and it is by far the best written textbook I've ever read. The author is clear, concise, and explains things beautifully. It reads like he's talking to you, and the mathematical derivations of the equations are very easy to follow.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a solid introductory textbook in applied geophysics. It's a bit of a math-based text, but it is also great at explaining the concepts behind the methods with ... Read More
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This book has to much math theory not enough practical field geophysics or walk through problems for geology of geophysics folks in the field. If you want to give your students a math test in geophysics this is it.
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This is a great starter book for a Geophysics/Geology student. It incorporates the mathematics as well as the basic premisses needed for an understanding of a complex, developing and ever-changing science. It is to be used for my senior geophysics class and I have read the book to prepare for the class itself. Parts of this book could be used for advanced high school students although the derivation of equations would be beyond the scope of the vast majority of high school students. -Karl-
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There was way too much math in this book. Many formulas were derived, substuted, etc so that the ready needed a thorough understanding of calculus and trigonometry to fully appreciate and understand. I needed a more basic understanding and interpretation of the data for taking the ASBOG exam. The practice problems would have been helpful if the solutions were included, but they were not.
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