GEOPHYSICAL METHODS FOR GLACIERS AND PERMAFROST ANALYSIS
cod. 1009868

Academic year 2022/23
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Geofisica applicata (GEO/11)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
24 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Learning objectives

Understanding theory and applications of geophysical methods in glacial and periglacial areas.

Prerequisites

Earth Physics, Applied Geophyiscs.

Course unit content

Electromagnetic-induction (EMI) methods:
Time Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM);
Frequency Domain Electromagnetic (FDEM).
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR);
Earth Resistivity Tomography (ERT).

Full programme

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Bibliography

Course notes.
Burger, 2006, Introduction to Applied Geophysics;
Reynolds, 1997, An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics;
Telford, Geldart, Sheriff, 1990, Applied Geophysics.

Teaching methods

Lectures, labs, field work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Team work, written and oral examinations.

Other information

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