Innovation in Near-Surface Geophysics

Instrumentation, Application, and Data Processing Methods

Raffaele Persico, Salvatore Piro, Neil Linford

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9780128124291
• eBook ISBN: 9780128124307
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Geology & Earth Sciences

Innovation in Near-Surface Geophysics: Instrumentation, Application, and Data Processing Methods offers an advanced look at state-of-the-art and innovative technologies for near surface geophysics, exposing the latest, most effective techniques in an accessible way. By addressing a variety of geophysical applications, including cultural heritage, civil engineering, characteristics of soil, and others, the book provides an understanding of the best products and methodologies modern near surface geophysics has to offer. It proposes tips for new ideas and projects, and encourages collaboration across disciplines and techniques for the best implementation and results.Clearly organized, with contributions from leaders from throughout geophysics, Innovation in Near-Surface Geophysics is an important guide for geophysicists who hope to gain a better understanding of the tools and techniques available. - Addresses a variety of applications in near-surface geophysics, including cultural heritage, civil engineering, soil analysis, etc. - Provides insight to available products and techniques and offers suggestions for future developments - Clearly organized by techniques and their applications

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contributors
• Chapter 1: Passive and active electric methods: New frontiers of application
• Chapter 2: Advances in electric resistivity tomography: Theory and case studies
• Chapter 3: Time-domain reflectometry: Current uses and new possibilities
• Chapter 4: Geochemical constraints in near-surface geophysical surveying from in situ XRF spectrometry: Field trials at two aviation archaeology sites
• Chapter 5: Advanced magnetic prospecting for archaeology with a vehicle-towed array of cesium magnetometers
• Chapter 6: Making sense of anomalies: Practices and challenges in the archaeological interpretation of geophysical data
• Chapter 7: Efficiency of the magnetic method in surveying desert sites in Egypt and Sudan: Case studies
• Chapter 8: Advanced SFCW GPR systems
• Chapter 9: Putting it all together: Geophysical data integration
• Chapter 10: Ground-penetrating radar for the evaluation and monitoring of transport infrastructures
• Chapter 11: THz imaging and data processing: State of the art and perspective
• Chapter 12: Ambient noise techniques to study near-surface in particular geological conditions: a brief review
• Chapter 13: Multimethodological approach to investigate urban and suburban archaeological sites
• Index