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651-4005-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ERDW
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Geophysical Data Processing

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Carlo Virgilio Cauzzi, Dr. Nikolaj Louis Dahmen
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:08

Abstract

This course presents fundamental digital signal processing and filter theory with a focus on geophysical applications.

Objective

The goal of the course is to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of digital signal processing and filter theory for application in geophysics and seismology. Form: two hours lecture and two hours of computer aided exercises per week.

Content

Seismic station; noise; digitisation; the seismometer; Laplace transform; Z-Transform; digital filters design and application; inverse filters design and application; appendixes (e.g., response spectra).

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes will be made available for download from the website of the course.

Literature

The class follows no single book. A list of relevant texts will be given in class.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Grading scheme: mid-term test (30%) + final exam (70%). Final exam: written test + oral presentation (summarising the results of a computer-based exercise).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geophysical Data Processing
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (NO E 39)
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (NO E 39)
28 h semesterly

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