PHYG13005 Geophys Instrumentation

Course description

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

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems
Career: Undergraduate
Units of credit: 6
Requisites: This course has no pre/co-requisites
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
EFTSL 0.12500

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