Handbook Of Geophysics In Archaeology (Equinox Handbooks in Anthropological Archaeology) (Equinox Handbooks in Anthropological Archaeology)

Chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Gravity: The Pull of the Earth -- chapter 3 Case Studies in Gravity -- chapter 4 Magnetometry: Finding Buried Magnets and More -- chapter 5 Case Studies in Magnetometry -- chapter 6 Waves: Some Basic Concepts -- chapter 7 Electromagnetic Induction: A New Frontier -- chapter 8 Case Studies in Electromagnetic Induction -- chapter 9 Ground Penetrating Radar: A True Wave-Based Technique -- chapter 10 Case Studies in Ground Penetrating Radar -- chapter 11 Geotomography: Holograms within the Earth -- chapter 12 Case Studies in Geotomography -- chapter 13 Electrical Resistivity Tomography: Imaging with Electricity.

Geophysics is used in dealing with problems from academic to practical interest. Applications can include, an understanding of the structure of the Earth, resource exploration, environmental and construction concerns, as well as archaeology, palaeontology, law enforcement, and counter-terrorism. The nature of this science makes inaccessible to all but those with rigorous training in mathematics and physics. While there are a great many publications in geophysics at various levels, none has been directed towards those that have a professional need to know about the geophysical techniques or are simply curious. This book was written with that particular audience in mind. Although its fundamental focus is on archaeological applications, it is sufficiently broad to be useful as a reference to support other applications and is sufficiently self-contained to serve as an introductory text.

Geophysics influences a wide range of subjects, from environmental studies to archaeology, palaeontology to counter-terrorism and law enforcement. 'Handbook of Geophysics and Archaeology' offers a comprehensive overview of geophysical techniques. The handbook focuses on applications and issues in archaeology but also provides a broad overview of the basics of geophysics. The Handbook examines a wide range of techniques: techniques associated with gravity, magnetometry, waves, electromagnetic induction, ground penetrating radar, geotomography, and electrical resistivity tomography. Each technique is explored in depth, with detailed case studies illustrating both technical applications and interpretations of data. The Handbook highlights the diverse range of geophysical methods required in the study of the Earth's subsurface. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Foreword 8 Series Editor's Preface 12 Acknowledgments 16 1. Introduction 18 2. Gravity: The Pull of the Earth 22 3. Case Studies in Gravity 83 4. Magnetometry: Finding Buried Magnets and More 90 5. Case Studies in Magnetometry 134 6. Waves: Some Basic Concepts 143 7. Electromagnetic Induction: A New Frontier 164 8. Case Studies in Electromagnetic Induction 216 9. Ground Penetrating Radar: A True Wave-Based Technique 231 10. Case Studies in Ground Penetrating Radar 276 11. Geotomography: Holograms within the Earth 289 12. Case Studies in Geotomography 306 13. Electrical Resistivity Tomography: Imaging with Electricity 316 Appendix A 335 Appendix B 338 Index 344 This book addresses the geophysical techniques that are most commonly employed in near-surface application - those used in probing the underground to a depth of about ten meters. Each technique is covered at multiple levels beginning with elementary discussions that call upon everyday intuitive insights, with subtleties explored in greater depth. For each method considered there are a number of case studies that serve to illustrate the range of applicability of the technique Looks at geophysical techniques most commonly employed in near-surface application in archaeology: