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Geophysical Properties

To develop a thorough understanding of the theory and science of geophysical methods requires an understanding of the geophysical properties involved in the methodology. The following geophysical property terms should aid in the understanding of geophysical methods.








 

The pages found under Properties are substantially based on a report produced by the United States Department of Transportation:

Wightman, W. E., Jalinoos, F., Sirles, P., and Hanna, K. (2003). "Application of Geophysical Methods to Highway Related Problems." Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division, Lakewood, CO, Publication No. FHWA-IF-04-021, September 2003. http://www.cflhd.gov/resources/agm/

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