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Two topics are listed per week, with Fridays typically devoted to preparing for field exercises, and analyzing the results. Lecture links contain supplemental materials.
Two topics are listed per week, with Fridays typically devoted to preparing for field exercises, and analyzing the results. Lecture links contain supplemental materials.
Week 1
Week 1
Class organization, resources, schedule, field exercises, grading; Team Assignment Exercise;
Class organization, resources, schedule, field exercises, grading; Team Assignment Exercise;
Applications lecture by C. Kratt
Applications lecture by C. Kratt
12:00-2:45 PM Lab Period in LME 426
12:00-2:45 PM Lab Period in LME 426
Text: Contents, Mathematical Conventions, p. v-xii, xix-xx, 1-5; this syllabus
Text: Contents, Mathematical Conventions, p. v-xii, xix-xx, 1-5; this syllabus
1.2
1.2
Seismic principles (video lecture on YouTube with subtitles, download video)- wave propagation (example), Fermat, Snell, reflection, refraction, rock velocities, porosity
Seismic principles (video lecture on YouTube with subtitles, download video)- wave propagation (example), Fermat, Snell, reflection, refraction, rock velocities, porosity
Text: 4.1-4.2.1, 4.2.3-4.2.8, p. 136-143, 147-162; Seismic overheads 1: p. 1-10
Text: 4.1-4.2.1, 4.2.3-4.2.8, p. 136-143, 147-162; Seismic overheads 1: p. 1-10
1.3
1.3
Seismic principles (YouTube with subtitles, download)- amplitude, Q, shear and surface waves, sources, geophones and digital recorders
Seismic principles (YouTube with subtitles, download)- amplitude, Q, shear and surface waves, sources, geophones and digital recorders
Text: 4.5.3-4.5.4, p. 192-207; Seismic overheads 1: p. 11-20
Text: 4.5.3-4.5.4, p. 192-207; Seismic overheads 1: p. 11-20
Week 2
Week 2
Refraction (YouTube with subtitles, download)- time-distance (t-X) plots, purpose, depth, dip, reversal, survey design, Crustal refractions in section
Refraction (YouTube with subtitles, download)- time-distance (t-X) plots, purpose, depth, dip, reversal, survey design, Crustal refractions in section
Text: 4.3-4.4.2, 4.6-4.7.1, p. 162-176, 209-216; Seismic overheads 1: p. 21-27
Text: 4.3-4.4.2, 4.6-4.7.1, p. 162-176, 209-216; Seismic overheads 1: p. 21-27
2.2
2.2
GPH and GE Lab Sections: Reflection-Refraction Field Tutorial Reflection-Refraction Field Tutorial and On-Site Survey Work 1 - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
GPH and GE Lab Sections: Reflection-Refraction Field Tutorial Reflection-Refraction Field Tutorial and On-Site Survey Work 1 - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
2.3
2.3
Text: 4.9, p. 235-243; Seismic overheads 1: p. 28-32 -
Text: 4.9, p. 235-243; Seismic overheads 1: p. 28-32 -
Abstract DUE on engineering seismic case history
Abstract DUE on engineering seismic case history
2.4
2.4
Field project organization, objectives - geologic and engineering settings, previous geophysics, planning, training (and subsequent Fridays)
Field project organization, objectives - geologic and engineering settings, previous geophysics, planning, training (and subsequent Fridays)
Week 3
Week 3
Refraction Microtremor (video lecture 1; 20.8-Mb PPT show and media files), definition of Vs30 in International Building Code
Refraction Microtremor (video lecture 1; 20.8-Mb PPT show and media files), definition of Vs30 in International Building Code
3.2
3.2
First-arrival picking and velocity inversion lab Tutorial 1 (watch video) 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
First-arrival picking and velocity inversion lab Tutorial 1 (watch video) 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
3.3
3.3
Gravity Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM, LME 417 and 2nd-floor north patio
Gravity Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM, LME 417 and 2nd-floor north patio
3.4
3.4
Read ahead on: Refraction Microtremor (video lecture 2; 20.8-Mb PPT show and media files), ReMi Field Tutorial
Read ahead on: Refraction Microtremor (video lecture 2; 20.8-Mb PPT show and media files), ReMi Field Tutorial
Week 4
Week 4
Reflection principles CHECK->(watch video)- profiling, sounding, NMO, dip Text: 4.4.3-4.4.8, p. 176-186; Seismic overheads 1: p. 33-37
Reflection principles CHECK->(watch video)- profiling, sounding, NMO, dip Text: 4.4.3-4.4.8, p. 176-186; Seismic overheads 1: p. 33-37
4.2
4.2
First-arrival picking and velocity inversion lab Tutorial 2 (watch incomplete video) 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab Reflection principles (watch video)- Vrms, Dix, vert resolution, horiz resolution
First-arrival picking and velocity inversion lab Tutorial 2 (watch incomplete video) 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab Reflection principles (watch video)- Vrms, Dix, vert resolution, horiz resolution
4.3
4.3
Reflection principles (watch video)- Vrms, Dix, vert resolution, horiz resolution
Reflection principles (watch video)- Vrms, Dix, vert resolution, horiz resolution
Text: 4.5.5, p. 207-209; Seismic overheads 1: p. 38-46
Text: 4.5.5, p. 207-209; Seismic overheads 1: p. 38-46
4.4
4.4
Refraction Microtremor Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM on the Quad
Refraction Microtremor Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM on the Quad
Week 5
Week 5
NO CLASS - Presidents Day Holiday
NO CLASS - Presidents Day Holiday
5.2
5.2
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 2: Refraction-Reflection and Gravity - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 2: Refraction-Reflection and Gravity - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
5.3
5.3
Reflection acquisition (watch video)- phases, spatial aliasing, spreads, stack chart, signal/noise, field strategies
Reflection acquisition (watch video)- phases, spatial aliasing, spreads, stack chart, signal/noise, field strategies
Text: 4.5.1-4.5.2, p. 186-192; Seismic overheads 2: p. 1-52
Text: 4.5.1-4.5.2, p. 186-192; Seismic overheads 2: p. 1-52
5.4
5.4
Magnetics Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM on the Quad
Magnetics Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM on the Quad
Week 6
Week 6
Reflection analysis (watch video)- processing, spectra, BP filtering, Reflection phase, Gather slicing
Reflection analysis (watch video)- processing, spectra, BP filtering, Reflection phase, Gather slicing
Text: 4.7.2-4.7.6, p. 216-228; Seismic overheads 3: p. 1-17
Text: 4.7.2-4.7.6, p. 216-228; Seismic overheads 3: p. 1-17
6.2
6.2
6.3
6.3
Reflection analysis (watch video)- CMP stacking, stacking chart, CV stack picking, diffractions, migration
Reflection analysis (watch video)- CMP stacking, stacking chart, CV stack picking, diffractions, migration
Text: 4.7.7-4.7.14, 4.10.1-4.10.2, p. 229-233, 243-248; Seismic overheads 3: p. 17-33
Text: 4.7.7-4.7.14, 4.10.1-4.10.2, p. 229-233, 243-248; Seismic overheads 3: p. 17-33
- Abstract DUE on seismic reflection case history
- Abstract DUE on seismic reflection case history
6.4
6.4
Resistivity Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM on the Quad
Resistivity Field Tutorial 9:00-9:50 AM on the Quad
Week 7
Week 7
NEED FILE-> J. N. Louie, W. Honjas, and S. Pullammanappallil, Advanced seismic technology for geothermal development: Geophysical Techniques in Geothermal Exploration Workshop, 2007 Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting, Reno, 28 September; with additions made for Nov. 2011 New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland (watch video)
NEED FILE-> J. N. Louie, W. Honjas, and S. Pullammanappallil, Advanced seismic technology for geothermal development: Geophysical Techniques in Geothermal Exploration Workshop, 2007 Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting, Reno, 28 September; with additions made for Nov. 2011 New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland (watch video)
Text: 4.8, 4.10.3-4.11.7, p. 233-235, 248-272
Text: 4.8, 4.10.3-4.11.7, p. 233-235, 248-272
7.2
7.2
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 3: Gravity, Magnetics, ReMi - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 3: Gravity, Magnetics, ReMi - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
7.3
7.3
Gravity principles (watch video)- densities, corrections, instruments, acquisition
Gravity principles (watch video)- densities, corrections, instruments, acquisition
Text: 2.1-2.2.2, 2.3-2.5, p. 6-7, 10-26; Oppliger lectures: Gravity_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-32
Text: 2.1-2.2.2, 2.3-2.5, p. 6-7, 10-26; Oppliger lectures: Gravity_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-32
7.4
7.4
Field planning and interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Field planning and interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Week 8
Week 8
Gravity interpretation (watch video)- modeling, trends, contouring, spatial filters
Gravity interpretation (watch video)- modeling, trends, contouring, spatial filters
Text: 2.6-2.8, p. 26-48; Oppliger lectures: Gravity_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 33-50 -
Text: 2.6-2.8, p. 26-48; Oppliger lectures: Gravity_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 33-50 -
Abstract DUE on potential fields case history
Abstract DUE on potential fields case history
8.2
8.2
Gravity Lab Tutorial 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
Gravity Lab Tutorial 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
8.3
8.3
Magnetics principles (watch video)- properties, susceptibility units, diurnal drift, storms, instruments, acquisition
Magnetics principles (watch video)- properties, susceptibility units, diurnal drift, storms, instruments, acquisition
Text: 3.1, 3.3-3.5, p. 62-63, 67-84; Oppliger lectures: Mag_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-40
Text: 3.1, 3.3-3.5, p. 62-63, 67-84; Oppliger lectures: Mag_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-40
8.4
8.4
GPH Section: Final field preparations, vehicle pickup and loading 9:00-9:50 AM from LME 207
GPH Section: Final field preparations, vehicle pickup and loading 9:00-9:50 AM from LME 207
Week 9
Week 9
Spring Break Field Project for GPH lab section 1101 - MISSING FOLDER ->2019 data area - Previous Fieldwork Photo Albums: 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2013; 2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2007; 2005; 2003; 2002; 2000
Spring Break Field Project for GPH lab section 1101 - MISSING FOLDER ->2019 data area - Previous Fieldwork Photo Albums: 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2013; 2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2007; 2005; 2003; 2002; 2000
Week 10
Week 10
Magnetics interpretation (watch video)- modeling, trends, contouring, poles, filters
Magnetics interpretation (watch video)- modeling, trends, contouring, poles, filters
Text: 3.6-3.7, p. 84-114; Magnetics overheads
Text: 3.6-3.7, p. 84-114; Magnetics overheads
10.2
10.2
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 4: Magnetics, ReMi, Resistivity - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 4: Magnetics, ReMi, Resistivity - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
10.3
10.3
Gravity/magnetics case studies (watch video) - basin and bedrock geometry
Gravity/magnetics case studies (watch video) - basin and bedrock geometry
Text: 2.8, 3.8-3.9, p. 48-52, 114-134 (read problems and look at accompanying diagrams); Seismic overheads 3: p. 34-40
Text: 2.8, 3.8-3.9, p. 48-52, 114-134 (read problems and look at accompanying diagrams); Seismic overheads 3: p. 34-40
10.4
10.4
Week 11
Week 11
Electrical/hydraulic properties (watch video)- rocks, fluids Q&A
Electrical/hydraulic properties (watch video)- rocks, fluids Q&A
Text: 5.1-5.4, p. 283-292; Oppliger lectures: Elect-Props-Resist-glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-20
Text: 5.1-5.4, p. 283-292; Oppliger lectures: Elect-Props-Resist-glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-20
11.2
11.2
Surface-wave dispersion analysis and modeling lab Tutorial 1 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
Surface-wave dispersion analysis and modeling lab Tutorial 1 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
11.3
11.3
DC Resistivity (watch video)- acquisition, apparent resistivity
DC Resistivity (watch video)- acquisition, apparent resistivity
Text: 8.1-8.4, p. 522-535; Oppliger lectures: Elect-Props-Resist-glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 21-45
Text: 8.1-8.4, p. 522-535; Oppliger lectures: Elect-Props-Resist-glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 21-45
11.4
11.4
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Week 12
Week 12
DC Resistivity (watch video)- by R. Hill on modeling, curve fitting
DC Resistivity (watch video)- by R. Hill on modeling, curve fitting
Text: 8.5-8.7, p. 535-570; Oppliger lectures: Elect-Props-Resist-glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 46-78
Text: 8.5-8.7, p. 535-570; Oppliger lectures: Elect-Props-Resist-glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 46-78
- Abstract DUE on electromagnetic case history
- Abstract DUE on electromagnetic case history
12.2
12.2
Surface-wave dispersion analysis and modeling lab Tutorial 2 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
Surface-wave dispersion analysis and modeling lab Tutorial 2 12:00-2:45 PM DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
12.3
12.3
Geothermal Case Study lecture by J. Craig
Geothermal Case Study lecture by J. Craig
12.4
12.4
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Week 13
Week 13
GPS and Geodesy principles 1 Mb PDF of details from G. Blewitt
GPS and Geodesy principles 1 Mb PDF of details from G. Blewitt
Oppliger lectures: GPS_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-26
Oppliger lectures: GPS_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-26
13.2
13.2
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 5: Magnetics, ReMi, Resistivity - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
GE Section: On-Site Survey Work 5: Magnetics, ReMi, Resistivity - 12:00-2:45 Manzanita Bowl
13.3
13.3
GPS acquisition, analysis, case histories, inSAR, Lidar
GPS acquisition, analysis, case histories, inSAR, Lidar
Oppliger lectures: GPS_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 27-71
Oppliger lectures: GPS_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 27-71
13.4
13.4
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Week 14
Week 14
Frequency-domain electromagnetics (watch video)- wavelengths, phase, skin depth
Frequency-domain electromagnetics (watch video)- wavelengths, phase, skin depth
Text: 6.2.2-6.2.3, p. 306-309; Oppliger lectures: EM_methods_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-26
Text: 6.2.2-6.2.3, p. 306-309; Oppliger lectures: EM_methods_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 1-26
14.2
14.2
Resistivity modeling lab Tutorial 12:00-2:45 PM LME 426
Resistivity modeling lab Tutorial 12:00-2:45 PM LME 426
14.3
14.3
Time-domain electromagnetics (watch video)- dynamos, eddy currents, acquisition, modeling
Time-domain electromagnetics (watch video)- dynamos, eddy currents, acquisition, modeling
Text: 7.3-7.6, p. 361-383; Oppliger lectures: EM_methods_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 27-62
Text: 7.3-7.6, p. 361-383; Oppliger lectures: EM_methods_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf slides 27-62
14.4
14.4
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Week 15
Week 15
Ground-probing radar; induced polarization, self potential (watch video)- theory, acquisition, interpretation
Ground-probing radar; induced polarization, self potential (watch video)- theory, acquisition, interpretation
Text: 7.7, p. 383-477; Oppliger lectures: EM_methods_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf
Text: 7.7, p. 383-477; Oppliger lectures: EM_methods_glo-jnl.ppt.pdf
15.2
15.2
Field interpretation teamwork 12:00-2:45 LME 426 and DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
Field interpretation teamwork 12:00-2:45 LME 426 and DeLaMare Dataworks South Lab
15.3
15.3
Hydrogeophysics integrated case studies (watch video)- water quality, waste plume characterization
Hydrogeophysics integrated case studies (watch video)- water quality, waste plume characterization
Text: 7.8, p. 477-504; Hydrogeophysics case histories, 692-kb PDF
Text: 7.8, p. 477-504; Hydrogeophysics case histories, 692-kb PDF
15.4
15.4
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Field interpretation teamwork 9:00-9:50 AM LME 417
Week 16
Week 16
The borehole environment; Borehole methods - SP, induction, laterologs, acoustic, gamma, neutron
The borehole environment; Borehole methods - SP, induction, laterologs, acoustic, gamma, neutron
Text: 11.1-11.11, p. 645-690; Seismic overheads 3: p. 41-44
Text: 11.1-11.11, p. 645-690; Seismic overheads 3: p. 41-44
- draft results paragraphs, improved result plots DUE to class from each field team Tues.
- draft results paragraphs, improved result plots DUE to class from each field team Tues.
16.2
16.2
Group Project Results Presentations (15 minutes each) and Discussion 12:00-2:45 LME 426
Group Project Results Presentations (15 minutes each) and Discussion 12:00-2:45 LME 426
- Abstract DUE on geodetic/inSAR case history
- Abstract DUE on geodetic/inSAR case history
Week 17
Week 17
Instructors available during final period 7:30-9:30 AM in LME 417
Instructors available during final period 7:30-9:30 AM in LME 417
17.2
17.2
- Abstract DUE on borehole case history (extra credit)
- Abstract DUE on borehole case history (extra credit)
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