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Field Geophysics Paperback – 11 February 2011

by John Milsom (Author), Asger Eriksen (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
Edition: 4th
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This handy pocket-sized field guide provides practical information and assistance to anyone engaged in small-scale surveys on the ground. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes comprehensive updates on the use of GPR and GPS and new sections on surface wave seismics and towed array systems. This has become the standard text in this area for use in the field and the experience of the two authors will ensure the book retains its place as one of the most popular handbooks in applied geophysics.
  • Fully revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the field;
  • Focus on quality control of the acquisition of data and basic field interpretation;
  • User-friendly, accessible writing style;
  • Includes updates on Ground Penetrating Radar and the use of GPS;
  • New section on surface wave methods.

Additional material available on the companion website at www.wiley.com/go/milsom/geophysics4e

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  1. ISBN-10
    0470749849
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0470749845
  3. Edition
    4th
  4. Publisher
    Wiley
  5. Publication date
    11 February 2011
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    13.97 x 1.75 x 21.59 cm
  8. Print length
    304 pages
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?Overall, Field Geophysics?one of several published by Wiley-Blackwell in their Geological Field Guide Series?is a good practical introductory reference book for a geophysical technician beginning their career or a quick refresher for someone using an instrument they haven?t picked up for many years.? (Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, 2 May 2013)

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This handy pocket-sized field guide provides practical information and assistance to anyone engaged in small-scale surveys on the ground. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes comprehensive updates on the used of GPR and GPS and new sections on surface wave seismic and towed array systems. This has become the standard text in this area for use in the field and the experience of the two authors will ensure the book retains its place as one of the most popular handbooks in applied geophysics.
  • Fully revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the field;
  • Focus on quality control of the acquisition of data and basic field interpretation;
  • User-friendly, accessible writing style;
  • Includes updates on Ground Penetrating Radar and the use of GPS;
  • New section on surface wave methods;
  • Additional material available on the companion website at: www.wiley.com/go/milsom/geophysics4e

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 4th edition (11 February 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470749849
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470749845
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.75 x 21.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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L. A. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand.
Reviewed in Australia on 28 July 2019
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This book is easy to use in the field and nice and compact. The information contained therein is easy to follow. Colour photos would be nice.
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Miguel Carrillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Entrega a tiempo y en buen estado.
Reviewed in Mexico on 11 July 2019
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Todo excelente. Llega envío a tiempo y en buen estado. Es buen libro de bolsillo para tenerlo de referencia para los estudiantes de Ciencias de la Tierra.
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Alan Weller
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for students and for experienced geophysical workers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2019
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Great item for any geologist been using to these for years.
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Giuseppe
3.0 out of 5 stars Geophysics
Reviewed in Italy on 25 January 2017
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Libro molto buono per i contenuti, soprattutto perchè essendo molto recente è aggiornato. Argomenti trattati in maniera sintetica ma comprensibile (poco più di 240 pagine). Date le piccole dimensioni è sicuramente ottimo da portare con se ma, a mio avviso, non adatto per studiarci a lungo. Il fatto che non è a colori è sicuramente un limite.
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Krm
5.0 out of 5 stars Handy little book
Reviewed in Canada on 18 May 2015
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Great little book to have around. Reminds you of all the principles you may have forgotten over time or only half remember. I would not recommend for anyone without a geophysical/geological background as it gets into the technical details of methods.
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Ildiko Vass
5.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't go into the field without it
Reviewed in the United States on 7 October 2011
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I used this book first when I got out of uni, being a newbie and very green needed all the help I could get. I re-purchased the updated version of this book because I'm once again going back to environmental/near surface geophysics and just wanted to read all the latest about radar and refraction.

I however don't recommend this book unless you thoroughly understand geophysics. This is not something you would give to a biology or English major and send them out to conduct your surveys. All said and done, I think every geophysicist who conducts a lot of field work already has one, or should have one.
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