Resistivity and Induced Polarization: Theory and Applications to the Near-Surface Earth

Resistivity and induced polarization methods are used for near-surface applications, including hydrogeology, civil engineering, and archaeology. This comprehensive reference text covers theory and practice, with a focus on historical development, electrical properties, instrumentation, acquisition, and modeling. It includes case studies and forward and inverse modeling tools, making it a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 408 pages
\n Publication date: 17 December 2020
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Resistivity and induced polarization methods find extensive applications in diverse fields such as hydrogeology, civil engineering, archaeology, and emerging areas like agricultural and plant sciences. This comprehensive reference text delves into both theoretical principles and practical methodologies, showcasing how to measure, model, and interpret data from both laboratory and field settings. Authored by renowned experts, the book commemorates the 100th anniversary of Conrad Schlumberger's seminal work (1920), providing a comprehensive overview of electrical geophysics, geological material properties, instrumentation, acquisition, modeling, and case studies. Additionally, it offers a robust suite of forward and inverse modeling tools, enabling readers to apply these techniques to a wide range of applications utilizing digital datasets available online. This book serves as a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to delve into near-surface geophysics.

\n Weight: 948g\n
Dimension: 175 x 251 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108492744\n \n