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Geophysics (Gravimetry and Geomagnetism)

Geophysik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ann Marie Hirt
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:18

Abstract

Treatment of fundamental aspects of geophysics in the areas of gravimetry and geomagnetism: methods and applications.

Objective

Treatment of fundamental aspects of geophysics in the areas of gravimetry and geomagnetism: methods and applications.

Content

Gravimetry: gravitation, Earth rotation, centrifugal force. Gravity, geoid, reference ellipsoid, normal gravity. Reduction of gravity measurements, gravity anomalies. Isostasy: models of Pratt, Airy, Vening Meinesz. Geomagnetism: geomagnetic fields of external and internal origin, dipole and non-dipole fields, diurnal variation, magnetic prospecting, magnetic anomalies. Rock magnetism, remanent magnetizations. Paleomagnetism: sample treatment, secular variation, geocentric axial dipole field, apparent polar wander curves, polarity reversals, magnetic stratigraphy.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script will be distributed.

Literature

W. Lowrie: Fundamentals of Geophysics, 1997. C. M. R. Fowler: The Solid Earth - An Introduction to Global Geophysics, 1990.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geophysik
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (NO C 2)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (NO C 2)
4 h weekly

Offered In

      • Allgemeine erdwissenschaftliche Fächer (Für den Erwerb des Bachelor-Diploms muss jede Lerneinheit der Allgemeinen Erdwissenschaftlichen Fächer belegt und die zugehörige Leistungskontrolle erbracht werden. Es muss nicht jede Leistungskontrolle bestanden werden, es müssen mindestens 29 von 35 möglichen Kreditpunkten erworben werden. Die fehlenden 6 KP sind im dritten Studienjahr mit anderen erdwissenschaftlichen Fächern zu kompensieren. Eine der beiden angebotenen Lerneinheiten zur Programmierung (251-0840-00; 251-0842-00) muss belegt werden.)