Gaining broad awareness of the geophysical problems associated with real-life applications in mining, oil & gas exploration and production, civil and environmental engineering.
Understanding the fundamental concepts of geophysical exploration techniques associated to each application, and being able to put these concepts into practice.
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Geophysical techniques are widely used in civil engineering, in environmental monitoring and in oil and mineral prospecting. We will take a problem-driven approach by looking at the technical challenges underpinning each application/industry, and studying the geophysical approaches used to address these challenges. Throughout the course, we will give an overview of the classical and state-of-the art geophysical methods, including potential field, seismic methods and ground penetrating radar. The course will review the basic physical principles underlying the various exploration techniques, together with practical elements such as how geophysical data are acquired, processed and interpreted. During practicals the students will solve a range of didactic and realistic problems (computer practicals), as well as conduct group-based research into geophysical literature and convert it into short oral presentations for class discussions. Students will acquire an appreciation for which techniques are appropriate for which application, together with a realistic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of different geophysical methods. There will also be seismic field work during the course.
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