A Student's Guide to Geophysical Equations

by William Lowrie

Book Overview

The advent of accessible student computing packages has meant that geophysics students can now easily manipulate datasets and gain first-hand modeling experience - essential in developing an intuitive understanding of the physics of the Earth. Yet to gain a more in-depth understanding of physical theory, and to develop new models and solutions, it is necessary to be able to derive the relevant equations from first principles. This compact, handy book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521183774
• ISBN13: 9780521183772
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"