Exploration Geophysics

Role of geophysics in mineral exploration.

Role of geophysics in mineral exploration; Basic physical laws; properties of rocks and minerals; instruments; field procedure; data acquisition; reduction and interpretation relating to gravity; magnetic; self potentials; resistivity; induced polarization; electromagnetic; seismic reflection and refraction; and radioactivity methods; Geophysical well logging; Applicability of various methods; field examples; relative cost and survey planning