Potential field theory applicable to the gravity and magnetic methods of geophysical exploration.<br/>Scalar and vector field theory, boundary value solutions. Transformation of potential fields, reduction to the pole, field continuation. Rock and mineral densities, reductions to gravity observations, forward modelling of gravity anomalies, interpretation of anomalies. Magnetic properties of earth materials. Instrumentation for gravity exploration, zero-length-spring devices. Instrumentation for magnetic exploration including proton free-precession and optical pumped magnetometers. Practical field procedures for gravity and magnetic surveying including base-station procedures. Reduction... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr S. Hearn/ Dr P. Furness
