PE6302 - GEOPHYSICS - I (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PE6302 - GEOPHYSICS - I (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PE6302

GEOPHYSICS - I

 LPTC
3003

OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge on the Earth as a planet and its internal structure, geomagnetism, paleo- magnetism, geothermal and electrical properties.

UNIT I

9
The earth as a planet and internal structure. Principles of measurements and measurement of earth. Position location techniques on earth’s surface. Geodynamics. Plate tectonics, its mechanics and continental margins.

UNIT II

9
Gravitational force and gravity measurement methods. Accuracy and correction of gravity date. Gravity anomalies and their interpretation. Magnetic field and paleomagnetism. Magnetic surveys, anomalies and interpretation.


UNIT III

9
Heat generation, flow, Distribution and measurement. Geothermal exploration and temperature logging. Electrical properties of rocks. Electrical survey methods. Elecgtromagnetic methods.

UNIT IV

9
Earthquakes, history, observation, nomenclature. Study of body and surface waves and prediction of earthquakes. Seismic waves reflection and refraction and their use in data acquisition. Geometry of Seismic waves, wave theory, diffractions and velocities. Tsunamis.

UNIT V

9
Land operations. Marine methods. 3D exploration. Non-conventional methods – VSP, Shear waves, channel waves. Seismic data processing. Attribute analsis and Migration techniques.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
Students develop a sound knowledge on Seismology, Seismic survey techniques for oil and gas exploration.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Principles of applied geophysics by D.S.Parasnis.
2. Geophysical methods by Robert E.Sherief.

REFERENCE
1. The Blue Planet : An introduction to Earth System Science 2nd Edition by Brain J.Skinner
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