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Seismic Refraction Prospecting - Albert W. Musgrave ➤ Society of Exploration Geophysicists 1967
Albert W. Musgrave (Editor) Seismic Refraction Prospecting Society of Exploration Geophysicists 1967
Title: Seismic Refraction Prospecting
Author: Albert W. Musgrave
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Society of Exploration Geophysicists 1967
Edition: First Edition
LCCN: 67-22554
Size: 7 x 10 x 1.25 * 604 pages including index
Synopsis: From the Foreword: The purpose of the Refraction Volume is to gather together the newer techniques of refraction seismic surveying into one volume for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. An effort was made to make the information more easily available to those wishing to work with refraction methods. This volume contains a series of articles written principally by members of the SEG who are specialists in refraction techniques. The volume contains only new material, papers written and/or edited for this volume, with a bibliography of references to all other refraction material available to the editorial committee. The volume represents the efforts of a number of geophysicists over a period of several years.
The use of the refraction method has had its ups and downs over the period of seismic exploration history. One of its particular high points was during the late 1950's. In the fall of 1960 it was decided to compile a refraction volume. At that time it was somewhat difficult to enlist authors who were able to obtain releases for their refraction material from their respective companies.
In 1960-1961 a request was submitted to a number of people known to be interested in refraction work. This group of people was designated as the Refraction Volume Committee and is listed on a following page. They were requested to submit a list of topics which would be of interest to them in a Refraction Volume. Sixteen replies were received to this query, and some of them were quite comprehensive. The committee was then asked to submit one or more refraction papers or to approach members of their companies or other acquaintances to submit refraction papers that would cover some of the recommended topics.
An outline of the Refraction Volume was formulated from the list of topics submitted by the Refraction Volume Committee, and from this outline a list of symbols was established. This list is included in the volume. The authors were asked to utilize this list so that common symbols would be established, making it easier for the reader to equate similar quantities from one paper to the next.
Out of approximately 45 papers submitted, 31 were accepted and are included in this volume. The desirability of having refraction case histories was recognized, but very few of the papers submitted were of a case history type. Those that were submitted and are classified here as case histories generally represented relatively small amounts of refraction data, which were then compared with other geophysical methods, rather than being verified by the drill.
Most of the papers submitted for this volume are of a "technique type," describing some particular interpretation technique that may be used for better interpretation of special refraction data. The very nature of refraction work lends itself to many interpretation techniques. Refraction surveying is a good procedure to solve particular problems and, in the hands of an expert, from it many things can be learned. A possible cause for the rise and fall of refraction utilization was the flooding of the market with the type of anomaly that was easily found by refraction methods.
Overall Condition: Gently read book containing taped signed letter from the Editor to Assistant Editor who wrote his name on the front pastedown.
N.B. This is a gift copy from the Chairman and Editor to the Assistant Editor.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
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Title: Seismic Refraction Prospecting
Author: Albert W. Musgrave
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Society of Exploration Geophysicists 1967
Edition: First Edition
LCCN: 67-22554
Size: 7 x 10 x 1.25 * 604 pages including index
Synopsis: From the Foreword: The purpose of the Refraction Volume is to gather together the newer techniques of refraction seismic surveying into one volume for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. An effort was made to make the information more easily available to those wishing to work with refraction methods. This volume contains a series of articles written principally by members of the SEG who are specialists in refraction techniques. The volume contains only new material, papers written and/or edited for this volume, with a bibliography of references to all other refraction material available to the editorial committee. The volume represents the efforts of a number of geophysicists over a period of several years.
The use of the refraction method has had its ups and downs over the period of seismic exploration history. One of its particular high points was during the late 1950's. In the fall of 1960 it was decided to compile a refraction volume. At that time it was somewhat difficult to enlist authors who were able to obtain releases for their refraction material from their respective companies.
In 1960-1961 a request was submitted to a number of people known to be interested in refraction work. This group of people was designated as the Refraction Volume Committee and is listed on a following page. They were requested to submit a list of topics which would be of interest to them in a Refraction Volume. Sixteen replies were received to this query, and some of them were quite comprehensive. The committee was then asked to submit one or more refraction papers or to approach members of their companies or other acquaintances to submit refraction papers that would cover some of the recommended topics.
An outline of the Refraction Volume was formulated from the list of topics submitted by the Refraction Volume Committee, and from this outline a list of symbols was established. This list is included in the volume. The authors were asked to utilize this list so that common symbols would be established, making it easier for the reader to equate similar quantities from one paper to the next.
Out of approximately 45 papers submitted, 31 were accepted and are included in this volume. The desirability of having refraction case histories was recognized, but very few of the papers submitted were of a case history type. Those that were submitted and are classified here as case histories generally represented relatively small amounts of refraction data, which were then compared with other geophysical methods, rather than being verified by the drill.
Most of the papers submitted for this volume are of a "technique type," describing some particular interpretation technique that may be used for better interpretation of special refraction data. The very nature of refraction work lends itself to many interpretation techniques. Refraction surveying is a good procedure to solve particular problems and, in the hands of an expert, from it many things can be learned. A possible cause for the rise and fall of refraction utilization was the flooding of the market with the type of anomaly that was easily found by refraction methods.
Overall Condition: Gently read book containing taped signed letter from the Editor to Assistant Editor who wrote his name on the front pastedown.
N.B. This is a gift copy from the Chairman and Editor to the Assistant Editor.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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