Earth`s Potential Fields

This course dives into Earth`s potential fields, focusing on gravitational and magnetic fields. In this course, we will explore the fundamental potential field theory, learn how to analyze and interpret regional gravity and geomagnetic data, and master techniques forward and inverse modeling to understand subsurface structures. Hands-on exercises will be key, helping you apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

Competences:
• Deep understanding of potential field theory, gravity, and geomagnetism.
• Proficiency in data reduction, forward and inverse modeling techniques for potential fields.
• Ability to interpret potential field data and derive geological information.
• Practical experience with relevant software for potential field analysis.

mündliche Prüfung

• Blakely, R. J. (1995). Potential Theory in Gravity & Magnetic Applications. Cambridge University Press.
• Lowrie, W. (2007). Fundamentals of Geophysics. Cambridge University Press.

1. SWS: Introduction to potential field theory
2. SWS: Consequences of the potential
3. SWS: Gravitational potential
4. SWS: Magnetic potential
5. SWS: Spherical harmonical analysis
6. SWS: The regional gravity field
7. SWS: Exercise on reductions
8. SWS: Forward modelling
9. SWS: Exercise on gravity modelling
10. SWS: The geomagnetic field
11. SWS: Exercise on magnetic modelling
12. SWS: Inverse modelling
13. SWS: Exercise on inverse modelling of gravity data
14. SWS: Exercise on inverse modelling of magnetic data

Notebook-Pool, Programmierung mit Python