Handbook of Geophysics and Archaeology / Edition 1

by Alan Joel Witten

Overview

Geophysics influences a wide range of subjects, from environmental studies to archaeology, palaeontology to counter-terrorism and law enforcement. 'Handbook of Geophysics and Archaeology' offers a comprehensive overview of geophysical techniques. The handbook focuses on applications and issues in archaeology but also provides a broad overview of the basics of geophysics. The Handbook examines a wide range of techniques: techniques associated with gravity, magnetometry, waves, electromagnetic induction, ground penetrating radar, geotomography, and electrical resistivity tomography. Each technique is explored in depth, with detailed case studies illustrating both technical applications and interpretations of data. The Handbook highlights the diverse range of geophysical methods required in the study of the Earth's subsurface.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781904768609
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2005
Series:	Equinox Handbooks In Anthropological Archaeology Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	345
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

AlanJoel Witten

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Gravity: The Pull of the Earth; 3. Case Studies in Gravity; 4. Magnetometry: Finding Buried Magnets and More; 5. Case Studies in Magnetometry; 6. Waves: Some Basic Concepts; 7. Electromagnetic Induction: A New Frontier; 8. Case Studies in Electromagnetic Induction; 9. Ground Penetrating Radar: A True Wave-Based Technique; 10. Case Studies in Ground Penetrating Radar; 11. Geotomography: Holograms within the Earth; 12. Case Studies in Geotomography; 13. Electrical Resistivity Tomography: Imaging with Electricity; A. Quick Reference; B. Glossary