Exploration seismology /
Sheriff, Robert E.
Exploration seismology / R.E. Sheriff, L.P. Geldart - Second edition - xv, 592 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction --
2. Theory of seismic waves --
3. Partitioning at an interface --
4. Geometry of seismic waves --
5. Seismic velocity --
6. Characteristics of seismic events --
7. Equipment --
8. Reflection field methods --
9. Data Processing --
10. Geologic interpretation of reflection data --
11. Refraction methods --
12. 3-D Methods --
13. Specialized techniques --
14. Specialized applications --
15. Background mathematics --
App. A List of abbreviations used --
App. B Trademarks and proper names used --
App. C Random numbers --
App. D Units --
App. E Decibel conversion --
App. F Typical instrument specifications and conventions --
App. G A seismic report --
App. H Symbols used in mapping.
This is the completely updated revision of the highly regarded book Exploration Seismology. Available now in one volume, this textbook provides a complete and systematic discussion of exploration seismology. The first part of the book looks at the history of exploration seismology and the theory - developed from the first principles of physics. All aspects of seismic acquisition are then described. The second part of the book goes on to discuss data-processing and interpretation. Applications of seismic exploration to groundwater, environmental and reservoir geophysics are also included. The book is designed to give a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the applications of seismology. Exploration Seismology's comprehensiveness makes it suitable as a text for undergraduate courses for geologists, geophysicists and engineers, as well as a guide and reference work for practising professionals.
0521468264 (pbk.) 9780521468268 (pbk.)
94004153
Seismic prospecting
Geofísica
Sismología
622.15
Exploration seismology / R.E. Sheriff, L.P. Geldart - Second edition - xv, 592 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction --
2. Theory of seismic waves --
3. Partitioning at an interface --
4. Geometry of seismic waves --
5. Seismic velocity --
6. Characteristics of seismic events --
7. Equipment --
8. Reflection field methods --
9. Data Processing --
10. Geologic interpretation of reflection data --
11. Refraction methods --
12. 3-D Methods --
13. Specialized techniques --
14. Specialized applications --
15. Background mathematics --
App. A List of abbreviations used --
App. B Trademarks and proper names used --
App. C Random numbers --
App. D Units --
App. E Decibel conversion --
App. F Typical instrument specifications and conventions --
App. G A seismic report --
App. H Symbols used in mapping.
This is the completely updated revision of the highly regarded book Exploration Seismology. Available now in one volume, this textbook provides a complete and systematic discussion of exploration seismology. The first part of the book looks at the history of exploration seismology and the theory - developed from the first principles of physics. All aspects of seismic acquisition are then described. The second part of the book goes on to discuss data-processing and interpretation. Applications of seismic exploration to groundwater, environmental and reservoir geophysics are also included. The book is designed to give a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the applications of seismology. Exploration Seismology's comprehensiveness makes it suitable as a text for undergraduate courses for geologists, geophysicists and engineers, as well as a guide and reference work for practising professionals.
0521468264 (pbk.) 9780521468268 (pbk.)
94004153
Seismic prospecting
Geofísica
Sismología
622.15