Geop.745 Environmental Geophysics (3 C.H)
Course contents: Basic Principles of Geophysical Exploration Techniques: Physics Fundamentals in Geophysical Methods; Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Basics; Resistivity and Induced Polarization Surveys; Ground-Based and Airborne Electromagnetic Surveys; Seismic Refraction and Reflection Surveys; Seismic Tomography and MASW (Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves); Gravimetric Surveys for Density Variation Studies; Magnetic Surveys for Subsurface Anomalies and Structures; GPR Principles and Equipment; GPR Applications in Soil and Groundwater Investigations. Geophysical Monitoring of Groundwater Resources: Hydrogeophysical Surveys for Aquifer Characterization; Inversion Methods for Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport. Geophysical Techniques for Pollution Source Identification; Geophysical Imaging of Contaminant Plumes and Migration Pathways; Geophysical Assessment of Landslides and Slope Stability; Seismic and Geomagnetic Monitoring of Earthquake Prone Areas. Case Studies in Environmental Geophysics: Real-World Applications; Challenges and Limitations in Field Applications. Integration of Geophysical Data with Environmental Assessments: Multidisciplinary Approach in Data Fusion; GIS and Remote Sensing Integration for Environmental Mapping; Advancements in Geophysical Instrumentation and Technology.
Recommended Books:
- An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics by Reynolds, J. M. (2011). Wiley, Germany.
- Environmental Geophysics: A Practical Guide by Vogelsang, D. (2012). Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Germany.
- Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics: Geotechnical (1990). Society of Exploration Geophysicists, United States.
- Environmental and Engineering Geophysics by Sharma, P. V. (1997). Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom.