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by Alexander A. Kaufman
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
An essential book for all students and scientists in the
field, Part A of Geophysical Field Theory and Method
describes the physical and mathematical principles of
geophysical methods, specifically the behavior of
gravitational, electrical, and magnetic fields. The
broader use of these methods underlines the far-reaching
appeal of this book. Oil and mineral prospecting, solving
groundwater and engineering problems, and well-logging
are just some of the activities which involve geophysical
methods. Parts B and C will be devoted to the theory of
fields and applied to electromagnetic, seismic, nuclear,
and geothermal methods.
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Hardcover, 335 pages
Published by Academic Pr
Publication date: January 1994
Dimensions (in inches): 0.87 x 9.38 x 6.27
ISBN: 0124020437
by W. Scott Keys
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Paperback
Published by National Groundwater Association
Publication date: July 1989
ISBN: 1560340002
by Henry Robert Burger, Douglas C. Burger.
Covers basic geophysical techniques used in environmental and groundwater analysis for advanced students in geology and civil engineering and for working professionals.
For advanced undergraduate ecology students and others who need knowledge of geophysical methods, introduces methods and approaches that are appropriate for the shallow target. Includes computer programs written for the Macintosh (and a disk with Excel templates) for performing direct and inverse modeling using the exploration methods covered in the text.
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Bk&Disks Edition
Hardcover, 489 pages
Published by Prentice Hall
Publication date: January 1992
Dimensions (in inches): 1.22 x 9.57 x 7.21
ISBN: 0132967731
by Edward A. Keller, Nicholas Pinter
Through lucid, carefully organized exposition, this text makes the study of active tectonics (earthquakes in the present and recent past) easily understandable. Extremely current throughout, this text thoroughly explores the effects of earthquakes and active tectonic systems on humans, geomorphic systems, and Earth's topography. Complete with numerous case studies in a variety of regions, the very latest advances in the field, separate quantitative techniques boxed sections, and a host of pedagogical aids.
Introduces principles of active tectonics, with chapters on tectonic geomorphology and quaternary chronology, geodesy, geomorphic indices of active tectonics, effects on rivers and coastlines, folding and earthquakes, paleoseismology, and mountain building. Features b&w photos and diagrams, and chapter summaries, plus an appendix on dating methods and a glossary. For upper division undergraduates and graduate students with basic knowledge of geologic principles.
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to Active Tectonics: Emphasizing Earthquakes
- 2. Landforms, Tectonic Geomorphology, and Quaternary Chronology
- 3. Geodesy
- 4. Geomorphic Indices of Active Tectonics
- 5. Active Tectonics and Rivers
- 6. Active Tectonics and Coastlines
- 7. Active Folding and Earthquakes
- 8. Paleoseismology and Earthquake Prediction
- 9. Mountain Building
- Appendix A
- Glossary
- Index
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Paperback
Published by Prentice Hall
Publication date: March 1996
Dimensions (in inches): 1.40 x 9.20 x 7.27
ISBN: 0023632615
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Summary of Recommendations
- 1. Airborne Geophysics: A Powerful Tool for Studying the Earth
- Precise Position Capabilities and Requirements
- Measuring the Earth's Gravity Field
- Measuring the Earth's Surface Topography
- Very High Resolution Studies with Airborne Techniques
- 2. Scientific Framework
- Interdisciplinary Earth Science Studies and Airborne Geophysics
- Continental Geodynamics and Airborne Geophysics
- High-Resolution Applications and Airborne Geophysics
- Geodesy and Airborne Geophysics
- Global Change Monitoring and Airborne Geophysics
- 3. Future Directions
- Measurement and Positioning Technology
- Kinematic GPS Technology
- Airborne Platforms
- 4. A Strategy for the Future
- Appendix A: Effects of Selective Availability (SA) and Antispoofing (AS)
- Appendix B: Conclusions from the Workshop on Airborne Geophysics
- Appendix C: Workshop on Airborne Geophysics: The Agenda
- Appendix D: Workshop on Airborne Geophysics: List of Participants
- List of Acronyms
- References
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Paperback, 111 pages
Published by National Academy Press
Publication date: May 1995
Dimensions (in inches): 0.32 x 8.95 x 5.98
ISBN: 0309051835
by P. Vallabh Sharma
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Hardcover
Published by Cambridge Univ Pr (Short)
Publication date: December 1997
ISBN: 0521572401
by Donald L. Turcotte
The fundamental concepts of fractal geometry and chaotic dynamics, along with the related concepts of multifractals, self-similar time series, wavelets, and self-organized criticality, are introduced in this book, for a broad range of readers interested in complex natural phenomena. Now in a greatly expanded, second edition, this book relates fractals and chaos to a variety of geological and geophysical applications. These include drainage networks and erosion, floods, earthquakes, mineral and petroleum resources, fragmentation, mantle convection, and magnetic field generation. Many advances have been made in the field since the first edition was published. In this new edition coverage of self-organized criticality is expanded and statistics and time series are included to provide a broad background for the reader. All concepts are introduced at the lowest possible level of mathematics consistent with their understanding, so that the reader requires only a background in basic physics and mathematics. Fractals and Chaos in Geology and Geophysics can be used as a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the physical sciences. Problems are included for the reader to solve.
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Preface to the second edition
- 1. Scale invariance
- 2. Definition of a fractal set
- 3. Fragmentation
- 4. Seismicity and tectonics
- 5. Ore grade and tonnage
- 6. Fractal clustering
- 7. Self-affine fractals
- 8. Geomorphology
- 9. Dynamical systems
- 10. Logistic map
- 11. Slider-block models
- 12. Lorenz equations
- 13. Is mantle convection chaotic?
- 14. Rikitake dynamo
- 15. Renormalization group method
- 16. Self-organized criticality
- 17. Where do we stand?
- References
- Appendix A: Glossary of terms
- Appendix B: Units and symbols
- Answers to selected problems
- Index
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2nd Edition
Paperback, 300 pages
Published by Cambridge Univ Pr (Pap Txt)
Publication date: June 1997
Dimensions (in inches): 0.80 x 9.92 x 7.98
ISBN: 0521567335
by William Lowrie
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Paperback
Published by Cambridge Univ Pr (Pap Txt)
Publication date: October 1997
ISBN: 0521467284