APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

GEOFISIKA TERAPAN
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Pertemuan 1 (6 Maret 2018)

TIME SCHEDULE
APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
Geofisika Terapan

 Week 1(Introduction)  Week 9

 Week 2 (Electric Geophisycs for  Week 10

Groundwater) Presentation
 Week 11
 Week 3 (Electric Geophisycs study for
 Week 12
geological disaster)
 Week 13 ( Preparation for Final exam)
 Week 4 (Electric Geophisycs study for
 Week 14 (Final Exam)
geological disaster)

 Week 5 (Geomagnet for ore exploration)

 Week 6 ( Seismic for oil and Gas

Exploration)

 Week 7 ( Preparation for Mid Exam)

 Week 8 (Mid Exam)

What is geophysics?

 Geophysics is the application of

physics to study the Earth,
oceans, atmosphere and near-
Earth space. It is a broad subject
that encompasses many of the
major sciences – physics,
astronomy, planetary science,
geology, environmental science,
oceanography, and meteorology.
Many different scientists from
different disciplines class
What is geophysics?
What is applied geophysics ?
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Applied geophysics is based on physics principles (e.g., gravity,

magnetics, mechanics and electromagnetic, etc), collect and interpret
data to extract info about the subsurface conditions for practical
purposes, including oil and gas exploration, mineral prospecting,
geothermal exploration, groundwater exploration, engineering
applications, archaeological interests, and environmental concerns,
etc..
What is applied geophysics ?

 The investigation depth of applied geophysics is shallow, typically from the

ground surface to several kilometers deep where economic, culture,
engineering or environmental concerns often rise.

 In applied geophysics, geophysicists usually are required of good

understanding of math and physics principles, geology knowledge, computer
skills, and hand-on experiences on electronic instruments. Geophysicists’ routine
job includes survey designs, data acquisition, data processing, data
interpretation and generating reports.

 The main component of applied geophysics is exploration geophysics. Other

components such as engineering geophysics and environmental geophysics are
rising. Forensic geophysics, hydrogeophysics, and archaeology geophysics are
also considered as parts of applied geophysics.
Applied geophysics methods

 Applied geophysics almost uses all of the

current geophysical methods, including
electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic,
gravimetric, geothermal, seismic,
seismoelectric, magnetotelluric, nuclear and
radioactive method, etc.
Component of applied geophysics
 Exploration geophysics

Natural underground or sub bottom targets of interests, including oil, gas, minerals,
geothermal energy and groundwater, etc, along with their surrounding media and
geological settings, could have distinct physical properties. With appropriate
geophysical methods, including seismic, magnetic, gravity, electrical and
electromagnetic methods, etc., the geophysical data are collected on the ground/water
surface and/or boreholes/wells to catch the corresponding geophysical signatures.
The first task of geophysical exploration is to use appropriate equipment, choose the
suitable time and areas, and determine the best data acquisition parameters to collect
data according to various physical properties of the geological settings. The next task is
to use effective algorithms to extract the required information from the data. Based on
physical properties of rocks and soils, combined with analysis of geological conditions,
geophysicists make geological interpretations about existences, locations, sizes and
ranges of the targets of interests.
Component of applied geophysics
Engineering geophysics
Engineering geophysics are often used in construction sites where rise a variety of
geological, geotechnical, or quality control problems. The basic task of engineering
geophysics is to apply physics theories and methods to determine subsurface conditions
for building foundations and test quality of man-made structures (bridges, roads, dams,
etc).
The advantages of engineering geophysics over traditional test boring method:
Non-destructive - Most geophysical methods do not involve coring, boring or
excavation.

Fast - Geophysical surveys enable relatively quick coverage of large areas .

Comprehensive – Geophysical surveys usually provide continuous data coverage and

2D/3D images of subsurface or building materials can be provided as a result. On top
of this, results from different geophysical methods may be integrated to provide even
more comprehensive results.
Component of applied geophysics
Environmental geophysics

Environmental geophysics has been used for pollution source searching,

monitoring of pollution control/clean up, environmental change projections, and
so on. Geological changes in the environment due to pollution, human activities,
or natural evolutions, will produce corresponding geophysical effects, causing a
variety of geophysical changes (gravity, magnetism, electricity, seismic waves,
radiation, heat, etc.). Through careful survey designs, data acquisition, data
processing and interpretation, environmental geophysics is used to delineate
these changes or “anomalies”.
Current engineering geophysics & environmental
geophysics research shows the following trends

1. Continuous adaptation of the geophysical

instruments already used in exploration geophysics.
2. Continuous improvement of data processing
methods
3. Increased interests in geo-hazard monitoring
4. Expanding applications
5. Developing new devices/methods
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