Exploration Geophysics

Exploration geophysics is the applied branch of geophysics that uses surface-based methods to measure the physical properties of the subsurface Earth for resource detection and characterization.

6.6K

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2017–2026

1.7K

Parents

Geophysics

Children

Anisotropy AnalysisBorehole GeophysicsElectrical Resistivity MethodsElectromagnetic MethodsElectromagnetic SurveyingGeophysical InversionGeophysical Signal ProcessingGravity SurveyingGround-penetrating RadarInduced Polarization

Publications

6.6K

Weak elastic anisotropy

Leon Thomsen · Geophysics · 1986 · 4.3K citations

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics +15

An overview of full-waveform inversion in exploration geophysics

J. Virieux, S. Operto · Geophysics · 2009 · 3.6K citations

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics +17

Multichannel analysis of surface waves

Choon B. Park, Richard D. Miller, Jianghai Xia · Geophysics · 1999 · 2.7K citations

Natural Sciences, Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics +15

An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics

Preview · 2011 · 2.7K citations · Full text

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics +17

A tutorial on synthetic aperture radar

Alberto Moreira, Pau Prats, Marwan Younis et al. · IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Magazine · 2013 · 2.7K citations

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics +16

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Authors

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Kees Wapenaar
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
38 publications · 3.6K citations
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Yaoguo Li
Colorado School of Mines, United States
30 publications · 2.2K citations
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Roel Snieder
Colorado School of Mines, United States
30 publications · 2.8K citations
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Michael S. Zhdanov
University of Utah, United States
33 publications · 2.3K citations
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Felix J. Herrmann
University of British Columbia, Canada
31 publications · 2.1K citations
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Venues

Geophysics
1.1K publications · 84.4K citations
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Geophysical Journal International
GJI · 481 publications · 31.7K citations
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Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
JGR · 188 publications · 13.4K citations
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Geophysical Prospecting
309 publications · 13.2K citations
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The Leading Edge
TLE · 252 publications · 11.6K citations
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See also Exploration Geophysics
Core Methods	Induced Polarization Joint Inversion Magnetic Methods Electrical Resistivity Imaging Seismic Refraction Seismic Tomography Seismic Reflection Transient Electromagnetic Fields Frequency-domain Electromagnetics Passive Seismic Processing Magnetotellurics Self-potential Methods
Applications	Engineering Geology Mineral Exploration Groundwater Exploration Hydrocarbon Exploration Geothermal Exploration Environmental Geophysics Carbon Capture Geological Hazard Assessment Archaeological Geophysics
Measured Properties	Induced Polarization Electrical Resistivity Electrical Conductivity Magnetic Susceptibility Remanent Magnetization Elastic Properties
Data Processing	Geophysical Signal Processing Reservoir Characterization Geophysical Inversion Fault Detection Seismic Migration Seismic Data Denoising Seismic Interpolation Facies Classification
Limitations	Uniqueness In Inverse Problems Interpretive Geologic Modeling