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Record Nr.

UNINA9911006529903321

Autore

Gadallah Mamdouh R

Titolo

Applied seismology : a comprehensive guide to seismic theory and application / / by Mamdouh R. Gadallah and Ray L. Fisher

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tulsa, Okla., : PennWell, c2005

ISBN

1-61583-799-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (492 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FisherRay L

Disciplina

622/.1592

Soggetti

Seismic prospecting

Seismic reflection method - Data processing

Seismology

Geophysics - Mathematics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [445]-453) and index.

Nota di contenuto

""Contents""; ""List of Figures""; ""List of Tables""; ""Caption and Courtesy List""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Overview and Summary""; ""Geological Background""; ""Geophysical and Mathematical Background""; ""Seismic Refraction Exploration""; ""Seismic Reflection Data Acquisition""; ""Seismic Reflection Exploration Processing""; ""Seismic Reflection Data Interpretation""; ""Refraction Calculations""; ""SEG Standard Tape Formats""; ""Workshop Answers""; ""Color Plates""

Sommario/riassunto

This new text provides comprehensive coverage of exploration seismology and elements of geology pertinent to exploration geology.  It is profusely illustrated and has workshops included to aid understanding. The text includes several appendices to explain the math, equations and answers of the selected exercise questions.