
Principles of Applied Geophysics
D.S. Parasnis(Author)
Chapman and Hall (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 31. December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-412-64080-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book gives a comprehensive and authoritative survey of modern geophysical methods used in prospecting for natural resources, and in civil engineering, geohydrological, and environmental investigation. It is written with an emphasis on physical explanation and practical applications. Principles of Applied Geophysics is essential reading for all earth science undergraduates and postgraduates studying applied geophysics, as well as practising geophysicists and civil and environmental engineers who require an up to date overview of the subject.
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Edition
5th ed. 1996
Language
English
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
456 p.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
875 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-412-64080-3 (9780412640803)
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Principles of Applied Geophysics
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11/1986
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Content
Introduction. Magnetic methods. Gravitational methods. Electrical methods. Induced polarization. Electromagnetic methods. Seismic methods. Radioactivity methods. Outline of well logging in oil fields. Miscellaneous methods and topics. Appendices. References. Answers and hints. Index.