GEO 5230 - Physical Fields I: Gravity, Magnetics, and Thermal Physics

Measurement and theory of gravity and magnetic fields of the earth; small- to large-scale gravity and magnetic anomalies in exploration and global geophysics; reduction of gravity and magnetic data and forward modeling; applications to exploration, tectonics, and environmental problems. Thermal properties, temperatures, and heat transfer within the context of global geological and geophysical processes, such as plate tectonics and sedimentary basin evolution. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Two weekend exercises. Meets with GEO 6230.