Geophysical Prospection

Year
3
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
01003915
Subject Area
Geology
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge in the field of Earth Sciences and general Physics.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes with detailed exposition of the concepts and principles pertaining to geophysical methods and of their applications. Theoretical-practical classes in which students are introduced to the resolution of exercises concerning practical applications (with guidance). Field work in which students have contact with data acquisition with some geophysical methods. Personal work involving the resolution of exercises on an autonomous base.

Learning Outcomes

To provide the fundamental concepts and principles on the main methods in exploration geophysics, as well as insight on their applications, their potentialities and limitations. To gain knowledge on essential processing and interpretation of data, as well as the acquisition concerning some fundamental methods.

Acquiring capabilities in synthesis and analysis, representation and transmission of information, problems solving, critic reflection, autonomous comprehension of new situations, practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Geophysical methods in prospecting. Measured parameters. Electrical methods. Resistivity methods with continuous or low frequency current. Electrical conduction in a continuous medium. Electrical soundings. Resistivity profiling. Other electrical methods. Spontaneous polarization. Induced polarization; time domain and frequency domain. Electromagnetic methods. Electromagnetic induction. VLF (and VLF-R). Transmiter-receiver methods. Seismic methods. Elasticity theory essential concepts. Seismic waves propagation. Refraction seismics. Gravity and Magnetic methods – applications and particular points of these methods within the framework of geophysical prospecting.

For the different methods: physical principles, equipments, acquisition, data processing and interpretation; applications.

Head Lecturer(s)

Nuno Maria Siqueira Alte da Veiga

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 25.0%
Exam: 75.0%

Bibliography

Kearey, P., Brooks, M., Hill, I. (2009) – Geofísica de Exploração. Oficina de Textos.

Parasnis, D.S. (1997) – Principles of Applied Geophysics. Chapman and Hall, London.

Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P. e Sheriff, R.E. (1990) – Applied Geophysics, 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press.

Dobrin, M.B. (1994) – Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting. McGraw-Hill, London.

Orellana, E. (1982) – Prospeccion Geoelectrica en corriente continua. Paraninfo, Madrid.