Innovation in Near-Surface Geophysics: Instrumentation, Application, and Data Processing Methods

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 working in a variety of industries to gain an 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 developmentsClearly organized by techniques and their applicationsIncludes a companion web site with sample codes, video clips, etc.

1. Passive and active electrical methods: New frontiers of application 2. Advances in electrical resistivity tomography: Theory and case studies 3. TDR methodology for the measure of magnetic properties of materials at radio frequencies 4. In situ XRF spectrometry: A geochemical complement the geophysical field survey of an aircraft crash site 5. Advanced magnetic prospecting with vehicle towed array and solid Cs magnetometers 6. Making sense of anomalies: Practices and challenges in the archaeological interpretation of geophysical data 7. Efficiency of the magnetic method in surveying desert sites in Egypt and Sudan: Case studies 8. Step Frequency Continuous Waveform (SFCW) GPR systems 9. Putting it all together: Geophysical data, integration 10. Ground Penetrating Radar for the evaluation and monitoring of transport infrastructures 11. THz imaging and data processing: state of art and perspective 12. Ambient noise techniques to study near-surface in particular geological conditions: A brief review 13. Multimethodological approach to investigate urban and suburban archaeological sites