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Basics in Geophysical Surveying
Geophysical surveying methods generally measure these geophysical properties along with anomalies in order to evaluate various subsurface conditions
5 hours 4.5(24 ratings)
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Geophysical surveying is an applied branch of geophysics, which uses seismic, gravitational, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic physical methodologies at the Earth’s surface to measure the physical properties of the subsurface.
Geophysical surveying methods generally measure these geophysical properties along with anomalies in order to evaluate various subsurface conditions such as the existence of groundwater, bedrock, minerals, oil and gas, geothermal resources, voids and cavities, and much more.
Topics:
Geophysical properties
Exploration, engineering & environmental geophysics
Types of geophysical surveys
Seismology, reflection seismology, seismic refraction, seismic tomography
Seismoelectrical method
Geodesy and gravitational surveys: gravity anomaly, gravimetry, gravity gradiometry
Magnetic surveying: magnetometers, aeromagnetic survey, magnetotellurics
(GPR) ground penetrating radar
(TEM/TDEM) transient time-domain electromagnetics
(MRS) magnetic resonance sounding
Electrical resistivity tomography, (IP) Induced Polarization, (SP) Spontaneous Potential
Borehole Geophysics (well logging), and remote sensing
Geological analysis, UXO locating, hydrogeological applications
Oil, mining, mineral exploration
Environmental, geothermal, and marine applications
Geotechnical engineering
Dam and levee integrity studies
Landfill boundaries, contaminant plumes, USTs, cavities and voids, archaeology
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Petroleum, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of geophysical surveying principles and applications.
Publication Source: Original Courseware by Donald W. Parnell, PE
This course includes:
5 hours on-demand content
Beginner level
No preparation required
Published At Apr 28, 2022
Certificate of completion
No prerequisites
1 year access
Updated At May 3, 2022