Exploration seismology /
Robert E. Sheriff, Lloyd P. Geldart.
- 2nd edition.
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c1995, 1982
- xv, 592 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
1. Introduction overview 1.1 Outline of seismic methods 1.2 History of seismic exploration 1.3 Geophysical activity
2.Theory of seismic waves overview 2.1 Theory of elasticity 2.2 Wave equation 2.3 General aspects of waves 2.4 Body waves etc
3.Partitioning at the interface overview 3.1 Application of boundary conditions 3.2 Partitioning at normal incidence 3.3 Partitioning at nonnormal etc
4. Geometry of seismic waves 4.1 Reflection paths for constant velocity 4.2 Vertical velocity gradient and raypath curvature 4.3 Refraction paths
5. Seismic velocity overview 5.1 Model of sedimentary rock 5.2 Experimental data on velocity 5.3 Application of velocity concepts etc
6. Characteristics of seismic events 6.1 Distinguishing features of events 6.2 Reflection 6.3 Events other than primary reflection etc
7: Equipment 7.1 Determining location 7.2 Impulsive land energy sources 7.3 No impulsive energy sources
8. Reflection field methods 8.1 Basic consideration 8.2 Field operation for land surveys 8.3 Field layouts etc