Description: Emphasizing practical agricultural applications, this book provides a concise overview of current and potential near-surface geophysical techniques. Accessible even to those without a strong geophysics background, the book begins with an introduction and summary of past applications. It describes the three near-surface geophysical methods most commonly employed, namely resistivity, electromagnetic induction, and ground-penetrating radar. Case histories comprise roughly half the book and demonstrate geophysical techniques for precision farming, site infrastructure assessment, hydrologic monitoring, and environmental investigations.
Review Quotes:
"This practical book will be well used for students and practitioners who need to apply near-surface geophysical tools for gathering agricultural information for solving problems. It will be a useful addition to academic science library collections."
- Barbara Delzell in American Reference Books Annual, March 2009