Surveying and navigation for geophysical exploration

Book · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5783137

Spradley, H L

Spradley presents an array of the newest positional tools and methods used in navigation systems. These tools enable geophysicists to utilize the most complex data acquisition systems and interpretation methods, which require every bit of accuracy possible. Spradley explains these methods in the context of geophysical exploration. He examines each technique in detail which can help to reduce errors in observation and to perform correct computation of coordinates. These tools not only provide strength to seismic operations, but they can aid researchers to unify and understand data from other field measurements. Contents include: 1. Positioning requirements for geophysical exploration. 2. The figure of the earth. 3. Earth rotation, timekeeping and longitude. 4. Data. 5. Projections and grids. 6. Noncoordinate reference systems. 7. Mapping and database systems. 8. Tools of the trade. 9. Field astronomy. 10. Layout of geophysical surveys. 11. Traverse methods. 12. Recording survey observations. 13. Computation of surveys. 14. Monumentation of surveys. 15. Positioning at sea: navigation or surveying. 16. Navigation systems and sensors. 17. Calibrating and operating navigation systems. 18. Postprocessing of navigation data. 19. The TRANSIT satellite system. 20. Satellite-fix computation. 21. Doppler positioning for land surveys. 22. Transit satellite applications in marine surveys. Appendices. References. Index.

• OSTI ID: 5783137
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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