Introduction to Geomagnetic Fields
Introduction to Geomagnetic Fields
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USDIntroduction to Geomagnetic Fields is a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of geophysics. It explains the natural magnetic fields in and surrounding the Earth that arise from a variety of electric currents. The author clearly presents these different components of the Earth's magnetic field with a minimum of mathematical complexity. Readers are also introduced to the techniques and instrumentation for measuring geomagnetic fields, and to the range of applications for which these measurements are used. This second edition has been fully revised. It has been designed as a textbook for use with semester courses in geomagnetism and includes student exercises at the end of each chapter. Special appendices review relevant mathematical techniques and direct the reader to various journals, books, organizations, and websites where computer programs for geomagnetism may be downloaded.
- Designed for use on a one semester course in geomagnetism, complete with student exercises
- Contains an appendix which reviews the relevant mathematics
- Gives a full reference list of geomagnetic organizations and information sources, and gives listings of pertinent websites where computer programs may be downloaded
Reviews & endorsements
"This second edition...reflects the most recent research on the natural magnetic fields in and surrounding the Earth arising from a variety of electric currents." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
"...a good introduction for the nonspecialist." Subir K. Banerjee, Physics Today
"The book functions as an excellent textbook for a senior undergraduate or graduate course in geomagnetism. Furthermore, exploration geophysicists involved in magnetic prospecting should read the book to stay on top of their subject. The computer programs and the access to the listed databases are well worth the price of the book." SEG The Leading Edge
"...an excellent, up-to-date work...." Pure and Applied Geophysics
Product details
July 2003Hardback
9780521822060
350 pages
244 × 170 × 21 mm
0.76kg
177 b/w illus. 11 tables
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. The Earth's main field
- 2. Quiet-time field variations and dynamo currents
- 3. Solar-terrestrial activity
- 4. Measurement methods
- 5. Applications
- Appendix A: mathematical topics
- Appendix B: geomagnetic organisations, services and bibliography
- Appendix C: utility programs for geomagnetic fields
- References
- Index.
