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 |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Tulsa, Okla. : Society of Exploration Geophysicists, ©2002. |
| Description | 1 online resource (429 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
| Supplemental Content | GeoScienceWorld |
| Subjects |
| Series | Geophysical 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 note | Previous edition: published in print as Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration geophysics. 1991. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Spec. audience char. | Specialized. |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version : 9781560801184 |
| ISBN | 9781560802969 (ebook) : |