Gravity & Magnetic Exploration (ERTH6530)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
ERTH4121
Prerequisite
Approval of Head of School
Recommended prerequisite
ERTH3021, MATH2100, MATH2200
Restricted
Minimum enrolment quota of 15 students.
Assessment methods
Examinations and Assignments
Course enquiries
Dr S. Hearn/ Dr P. Furness
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course is no longer offered. Please contact the School for advice.
Potential field theory applicable to the gravity and magnetic methods of geophysical exploration. Scalar and vector field theory, boundary value solutions. Transformation of potential fields, reduction to the pole, field continuation. Rock and mineral densities, reductions to gravity observations, forward modelling of gravity anomalies, interpretation of anomalies. Magnetic properties of earth materials. Instrumentation for gravity exploration, zero-length-spring devices. Instrumentation for magnetic exploration including proton free-precession and optical pumped magnetometers. Practical field procedures for gravity and magnetic surveying including base-station procedures. Reduction and interpretation of field recordings from gravity and magnetic surveys. The course will include a number of software development projects to enhance the understanding of theoretical material. ¿¿¿¿¿
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |