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PHYG13005 Geophysical Instrumentation

Course details

A study of geophysical instruments as measurement systems, and of geophysical survey design, operation and result interpretation. Orders of magnitude, dimensions, spectral distribution of signal and noise. Transducer selection. Applications of geophysical methods - seismic, magnetic, gravity, nuclear, electrical, electromagnetic. Geophysical field data, principles of interpretation. Extensive field excursions are involved.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: PHYG12003 Geological Science; MATH11160 Technology Maths and ENAG11002 Energy and Electricity or PHYG12003 Geological Science; PHYS11184 Engineering Physics A, PHYS11185 Engineering Physics B, MATH11218 Engineering Foundation Mathematics
Student Contribution Band: 7A
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2013 Term One FLEX
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