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Exploration Seismology

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ISBN-10: 0521468264

ISBN-13: 9780521468268

Edition: 2nd 1995 (Revised)

Authors: L. P. Geldart, R. E. Sheriff

List price: $112.00
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Description:

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.…    
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Book details

List price: $112.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 8/25/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 628
Size: 8.19" wide x 10.71" long x 1.18" tall
Weight: 3.190
Language: English

Introduction
Theory of seismic waves
Partitioning at an interface
Geometry of seismic waves
Seismic velocity
Characteristics of seismic events
Seismic equipment
Reflection field methods
Data processing
Geological interpretation of reflection data
Refraction methods
Three-dimensionsal methods
Specialized techniques
Specialized applications
Background mathematics