Buch, Englisch, 173 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 295 g
A Practical Guide
Buch, Englisch, 173 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 295 g
Reihe: Environmental Science and Engineering
ISBN: 978-3-642-85143-8
Verlag: Springer
The book describes in detail, yet in a simple language, possibilities, advantages and shortcomings of geophysical methods. Case histories from the US and all over the world are discussed and richly illustrated, and cost estimates for geophysical surveys and criteria for the choice of methods and the compilation of tenders are provided.
The book will enable engineers, scientists and lawyers to appraise the possibilities of geophysics in the assessment of environmental risks.
Zielgruppe
Professional/practitioner
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
1 Introduction.- 1.1 Targets.- 1.2 Fundamentals.- 1.3 Preconditions.- 1.4 Cooperation.- 2 Methods.- 2.1 Geomagnetic Methods.- 2.2 Geoelectric Methods.- 2.3 Seismic Methods.- 2.4 Gravity.- 2.5 Geothermometry.- 2.6 Well Logging.- 2.7 Radioactivity.- 2.8 Isotope Hydrology.- 3 Case Histories.- 3.1 Abandoned Hazardous Sites.- 3.2 New Disposal Sites.- 4 Costs of Geophysical Surveys.- 4.1 Cost Structures.- 4.2 Comparison of Geophysical Expenditures.- 5 Briefing for Geophysical Surveys.- 5.1 Areas of Application.- 5.2 Objectives and Limitations.- 5.3 Planning and Execution of Investigations.- 5.4 Combination of Geophysical Methods.- 5.5 Research and Development.- 6 Geophysical Tenders.- 6.1 Procedures.- 6.2 Call for Tenders.- 7 List and Origin of Figures and Tables.- 7.1 List of Figures.- 7.2 List of Tables.- 8 References.- 9 Index.
