Encyclopedic dictionary of applied geophysics / Robert E. Sheriff.

Author/creator Sheriff, Robert E.
Other author Sheriff, Robert E., 1922-2014.
Other author Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Format Electronic
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoTulsa, Okla. : Society of Exploration Geophysicists, ©2002.
Description1 online resource (429 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Supplemental ContentGeoScienceWorld
Subjects

SeriesGeophysical reference series ; v. 13
Geophysical reference series ; v. 13. UNAUTHORIZED
Summary Hundreds of terms have been added since publication of the third edition in 1991, reflecting rapid evolution of the science, especially in the areas of engineering and production problems, 3D (including multicomponent) acquisition and processing, visualisation, S- and converted waves, interpretation, anisotropy, AVO, geostatistics, geohazards, neural networks, tomography, downhole measurements, horizontal drilling, and deepwater work. Definitions of hundreds of other terms have been updated. The dictionary includes a guide to pronunciation and a list of reference figures and tables.
General notePrevious edition: published in print as Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration geophysics. 1991.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Spec. audience char. Specialized.
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record.
Issued in other formPrint version : 9781560801184
ISBN9781560802969 (ebook) :