ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
RADAR GEOMORPHOLOGY
ADRIANO RIBOLINI
Academic year2016/17
CourseAPPLIED AND EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
Code097DD
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
GEOMORFOLOGIA RADARGEO/04LEZIONI48
ADRIANO RIBOLINI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will have the knowledge of the principles of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) theory, of the data processing techniques, and of the GPR applications in the main geomorphological settings. The student will have the ability to plan a GPR survey, process GPR data and supply interpretations consistent with the geomorphological contexts.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents (GPR theory, survey planning and applications to geomorphology issues) using the appropriate terminology. The student must demonstrate the ability in the GPR data processing and interpretation discussing a report based on the field/laboratory activities.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam
  • Laboratory report
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in seminar
  • preparation of oral/written report
  • Laboratory work
  • Practical

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Seminar
  • laboratory
Syllabus
Electromagnetic principles of Ground Penetrating Radar. Electric and magnetic proprieties of rocks, soils and fluids. Causes of GPR reflections in sediments. Reconstruction of internal structure of clastic sediments. Radar facies. Processing GPR data. Generation and interpretation of 2D radargrams, time slices and 3D data volume. GPR applications to the principal geomorphological settings (aeolian, coastal, fluvial, permafrost and glacial environments). Field work on dune, beach, fluvial and glacial environments.
Bibliography
Jol H.M. (2009): Ground Penetrating Radar theory and applications. Elsevier Science, 544 pp. Recommended reading includes the following works: Bristow C.S., Jol H.M. (2003): Ground Penetrating Radar in Sediments. Geological Society London, pp. 330. Summerfield M.A (1991): Global_Geomorphology. Wiley, pp. 537. Beside the material supplied by the teacher, further bibliography will be indicated during the course to integrate each lesson.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27