Ge 111ab: Applied Geophysics Seminar and Field Course
Summer 2000 Field Camp Location: Mono Lake, CA. Photo: Mono Lake
Committee webpage.
PICTURES FROM 2000 FIELD COURSE AVAILABLE here
Course Description
An introduction to the theory and application of basic geophysical
field techniques consisting of a comprehensive survey of a particular field
area using a variety of methods (e.g., gravity, magnetic, electrical, GPS,
seismic studies, and satellite remote sensing). The course will consist
of a seminar (Ge 111a) held in the spring quarter in which we will discuss
the scientific background for the chosen field area, along with the theoretical
basis and implementation of the various measurement techniques. The field
course (Ge 111b) will take place soon after commencement, and consists
of 6-10 days in the field with final reports due soon after the return
to Caltech.
Units: 3-3-0 (spring), 0-3-6 (summer). The seminar
is graded, with auditing not permitted; The field course must be taken
for a grade and the seminar is required for participation in the field
component.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor(s)Spring/Summer
2000The 2 hour seminar takes place Tuesdays 1-3 PM in 215NM during the
spring quarter. The first meeting will be Tuesday, April 4. The field
course will take place from Sunday, June 11 to Sunday, June 18. Reports
will be due 5pm Wednesday, June 21. We will be camping near Mono Lake for
the entire field course.
The course schedule and assignments
for spring 2000 are on the web and updated weekly.
Course Topics
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Regional and local geologic setting
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Seismic reflection/refraction
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Theory
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Reflection analysis - ISIS
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Refraction analysis - SAC2000
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Gravity
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Electrical Methods
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Magnetic Methods
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Ground Penetrating Radar
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Remote Sensing/Satellite data
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Surveying techniques
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Intro to Matlab
as a data processing tool.
(Topics will not necessarily be covered in this order).
Intructors
Mark Simons, 355 South
Mudd, simons@gps.caltech.edu,
x6984
Robert W. Clayton, 352
South Mudd, clay@gps.caltech.edu,
x6909
Joann Stock, 356 South
Mudd, jstock@gps.caltech.edu,
x6938
Teaching Assistants
Emily Brodsky, 358 South
Mudd, brodsky@gps.caltech.edu,
x6971
Matthew Pritchard, 167
South Mudd, matt@gps.caltech.edu,
x3992
Textbook
Reynolds, John M. (1997) An Introduction to Applied and Environmental
Geophysics , John Wiley & Sons.
Previous Class Web Pages
1999: Blackhawk Landslide
Last updated, May 4, 2000
