Introduction to Applied Geophysics: Exploring the Shallow Subsurface | 
 enlarge | Authors: H. Robert Burger, Anne F. Sheehan, Craig H. Jones
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 600
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 1.3 x 0.1
ISBN: 0393926370
Dewey Decimal Number: 622.15
EAN: 9780393926378
ASIN: 0393926370
Publication Date: July 6, 2006
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Product Description
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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 Applied Geophysics January 8, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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-
 Not what I expected July 2, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
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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