An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics

16An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics provides an introduction to the theory and practice of applied geophysics.The book covers a range of applications including mineral and hydrocarbon exploration but the greatest emphasis is on the use of geophysics in civil engineering, and in environmental and groundwater investigations.Since the publication of the 1st edition of An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics the field of applied and environmental geophysics has grown with significant developments in the subject. The new edition will build on the success of the 1st edition and will include the following key developments:Greater discussion of survey design and standards in geophysical investigationsInclusion of more marine geophysical and geotechical case histories e.g. cable/pip layingInclusion of examples of integrated case historiesInclusion of new sections dealing with thermal imaging of landfills and radioactivity investigationsMore inform16ation of physio-chemical properties of geological, engineering and environmental materialsGreater discussion of borehole techniques especially topography13"A course using it will provide as much geophysics as many want or need, he says, but can also establish a foundation for more advanced courses. It discusses some topics rarely covered in introductory texts, such as geophysical survey design and line optimization techniques, image processing of potential field data, recent developments in high-resolution seismic reflection profiling, and electrical resistivity sub-surface imaging." (Book News, 1 August 2011)