Principles of the Gravitational Method

A.A. Kaufman and R.O. Hansen (Eds.)9780444529930, 0444529934

This self-contained monograph gives a thorough introduction to the theory of gravity which is used as the basis for developing applications in exploration and geodesy. In addition, a survey of gravity instrumentation is given, with emphasis on the theory of underlying these instruments. The book finishes with an exposition of forward modeling and inverston, again emphasizing fundamental principles.*Surveys gravity instrumentation with emphasis on the theory of why certain instrumentation is used*Presents thorough developments of the theory of gravity to aid in creating applications in exploration and geodesy*Emphasizes the fundamental principles of forward modeling and inversion in the gravitational method

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Table of contents :
Content:
Introduction
Pages ix-xii
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Chapter 1 Principles of Theory of Attraction Review Article
Pages 1-58
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Chapter 2 Gravitational Field of the Earth Review Article
Pages 59-159
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Chapter 3 Principles of Measurements of the Gravitational Field Review Article
Pages 161-215
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Chapter 4 Uniqueness and the Solution of the Inverse Problem in Gravity Review Article
Pages 217-237
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Appendix Review Article
Pages 239-241
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Subject Index
Pages 243-245