Seismic and Wave Field Exploration

Knowledge and understanding: learn the basic knowledge of seismic methods and georadar, with emphasis on data acquisition and processing in exploration seismology; acquire the terminology pertinent to seismic methods and georadar; learn how to implement simple scripts for data processing.

Applying knowledge and understanding: analyze the problems found in real land and marine reflection seismic data and to propose suitable solutions for the processing and, possibly, for the acquisition; approach correctly the design and the implementation of refraction seismic, surface wave analysis and georadar in applied geophysics; implement simple scrips for processing wave field data.

Making judgements: the acquired knowledge allows to critically evaluate the results obtained at the end of processing of seismic and georadar data. For each processing step, the student is able to evaluate the quality of the processing and the limits of applicability and possible pitfalls of the processing procedures.

Communication skills: The student is able to clearly communicate the topics of reflection and refraction seismic, surface wave analysis and georadar; furthermore, the student is able to clearly explain the issues related to processing and acquisition in seismic and wave field exploration, and to illustrate possible solutions to tackle these issues.

Learning skills: Give the student the ability to learn autonomously topics that can not be dealt with during the lessons due to the limited time available, and also give him/her the ability to deepen the ones discussed.