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TPG4195

Gravimetry and Magnetometry

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

Potential field theory. Instrumentation. Gravity and magnetic measurements, processing, and image analysis. Map production. Interpretation of potential field data, including Fourier analysis, regional-residual analysis,3D Euler Deconvolution. Petrophysical properties of rocks. Forward modelling of potential fields with constraints taken from geology and seismic data. Available potential field data bases in Norway.

Learning outcome

The topic will give knowledge on modern techniques for processing and interpretation of gravimetric and magnetic data. Exercises include processing, map production, interpretation and forward and inverse modelling using PC software.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Exercises are mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Blakely, R.J., 1996. Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 0-521-57547-8

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIG4063 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Applied Geophysics
  • Geophysics
  • Geology
  • Ore Geology
  • Petroleum Geophysics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-15 Time 09:00

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