Field Geophysics, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

John Milsom (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471966347 | ISBN-13: 978-0471966340 | Publication Date: October 24, 1996 | Edition: 2

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.

Editorial Reviews

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"...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) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (October 24, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471966347
• ISBN-13: 978-0471966340
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,677,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Update for middle age professionals, August 27, 2005

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Joannes Stevinus (Mexico City, MEX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Field Geophysics (Geological Field Guide) (Paperback)

This book is a chance to update new advances, technics, and methods in geophysics. I rather think this is focused for professionals (on Geology or Geophysics) who have been dealing with a specific area for some years and need to know about the state of the art on Geophysical methods. New developments in GPR, Gravimetry, Magnetometry, Seismic and Electrical exploration is a pretty good chance to take an updated overview on Geophysics.
I recommend such issue as an overview of modern Geophysics, it is not necessary to get involved in hard math develops to understand the goal of the book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, December 1, 2006

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Ryan E. North "99thpercentile" (Vicksburg, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Geophysics (Geological Field Guide) (Paperback)

I wish I would have had this book six years ago when I started performing geophysical field work. This book covers everything that you would possibly need to think of when doing small scale geophysical surveys. I have purchased copies of this book for all of the new geophysicists that I work with so they won't make the same mistakes that I did. I read the entire book and highlighted the best sugestions and dog eared a lot of pages.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't go into the field without it, October 7, 2011

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Ildiko Vass "vassildi" (Norway) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Geophysics (Geological Field Guide) (Paperback)

I used this book first when I got out of uni, being a newbie and very green needed all the help I could get. I re-purchased the updated version of this book because I'm once again going back to environmental/near surface geophysics and just wanted to read all the latest about radar and refraction.

I however don't recommend this book unless you thoroughly understand geophysics. This is not something you would give to a biology or English major and send them out to conduct your surveys. All said and done, I think every geophysicist who conducts a lot of field work already has one, or should have one.