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Field Geophysics Second Edition John Milsom University College, London This handbook has been fully revised and updated to cover the advances that have been made in small scale geophysical surveying since the publication of the first edition in 1989. The techniques described are generally those that can be applied by teams of 1–4 people, using instruments which can, if necessary, be backpacked into the survey area. Additional coverage has been given to the use of electromagnetic methods in conductivity mapping and to the special requirements of investigations in archaeological and land–fill sites for very dense coverage and for different modes of data presentation. A new chapter has been added describing the applications of ground radar. Field techniques and equipment are discussed with particular emphasis on practical limitations, common problems and pitfalls (including those introduced by the increasing use of microprocessors in instrument control systems). Examples, tables and checklists are provided, together with numerous graphs illustrating the ways in which instrument responses and physical properties change with field parameters. The book is designed for anyone using small scale geophysics in the field. It is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of geology and geophysics, as well as for professional geophysicists, geologists, hydrogeologists and archaeologists. The practical information it contains has been derived from the author′s many years of experience as a consultant geophysicist.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1483753 in Books
• Published on: 1996-09-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 198 pages

Review
"...a valuable addition...recommend it to all those involved...a mine of readily accessible information..." (Archaeological Prospection, Vol 11(2), April–June 2004)

“…well produced…” (The Leading Edge, Vol.23, No.8 August 2004)

Review
"...a valuable addition...recommend it to all those involved...a mine of readily accessible information..." (Archaeological Prospection, Vol 11(2), April–June 2004)

“…well produced…” (The Leading Edge, Vol.23, No.8 August 2004)

From the Back Cover
This handbook has been fully revised and updated to cover the advances that have been made in small scale geophysical surveying since the publication of the first edition in 1989. The techniques described are generally those that can be applied by teams of 1 4 people, using instruments which can, if necessary, be backpacked into the survey area. Additional coverage has been given to the use of electromagnetic methods in conductivity mapping and to the special requirements of investigations in archaeological and land–fill sites for very dense coverage and for different modes of data presentation. A new chapter has been added describing the applications of ground radar. Field techniques and equipment are discussed with particular emphasis on practical limitations, common problems and pitfalls (including those introduced by the increasing use of microprocessors in instrument control systems). Examples, tables and checklists are provided, together with numerous graphs illustrating the ways in which instrument responses and physical properties change with field parameters. The book is designed for anyone using small scale geophysics in the field. It is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of geology and geophysics, as well as for professional geophysicists, geologists, hydrogeologists and archaeologists. The practical information it contains has been derived from the author’s many years of experience as a consultant geophysicist.

Customer Reviews

Not a textbook, more of a bible..........
Having done a degree in Geophysics and then taken a sidestep into teaching and then hopped back again, I decided that a good way to refresh my memory would be to purchase this book (which had served me well as a poor student in the uni library).

I was certainly not disappointed by my purchase of this new edition; it is very up-to-date, the level of technical detail is sufficient for most users, it is small enough to be carried around with you "on the job" and it provides some practical advice on problems that can occur and how to improve the data gathering process.

However, being a field guide, it can only contain so much and I felt (and I might be wrong, this is in my humble opinion) the book is slightly let down by the explanations of how some of the survey methods actually work.

For example, the explanation of how Seismic refraction and reflection surveys work are good, but the explanation of how an EM survey works could be better (Keary and Brooks "Introduction to Geophysical Exploration" does this very well).

This book should be purchased by people wanting to learn more about geophysical surveying, those with a relevant qualification and those actively engaged in geophysical surveying, but I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anybody.