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Field Geophysics
Series: Geological Field Guide
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See moreThis handy pocket-sized field guide provides practical information and assistance to anyone engaged in small-scale surveys on the ground. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes comprehensive updates on the use of GPS and new sections on surface wave seismics, borehole geophysics and towed array systems.
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This handy pocket-sized field guide provides practical information and assistance to anyone engaged in small-scale surveys on the ground. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes comprehensive updates on the use of GPR and GPS and new sections on surface wave seismics and towed array systems. This has become the standard text in this area for use in the field, and the experience of the two authors will ensure the book retains its place as one of the most popular handbooks in applied geophysics.
Field Geophysics offers several key features:
- Fully revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the field;
- Focus on quality control of the acquisition of data and basic field interpretation;
- User-friendly, accessible writing style;
- Includes updates on Ground Penetrating Radar and the use of GPS;
- New section on surface wave methods.
Additional material is available on the companion website at www.wiley.com/go/milsom/geophysics4e.
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Field Geophysics
This handy pocket-sized field guide provides practical information and assistance to anyone engaged in small-scale surveys on the ground. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes comprehensive updates on the use of GPR and GPS and new sections on surface wave seismics and towed array systems. This has become the standard text in this area for use in...Paperback$16900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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Field Geophysics is praised as a practical and accessible guide, ideal for geophysical technicians starting their careers or as a refresher for those revisiting old instruments. This book is part of the Wiley-Blackwell Geological Field Guide Series and is appreciated for its usefulness in practical applications.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780470749845
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 February 2011
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 4th edition
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 117.0mm
Height: 182.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 304
About the Author
John Milsom is the author of Field Geophysics, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Asger Eriksen is the author of Field Geophysics, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.
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