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Geophysical data processing
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:11
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 principles of digital signal processing and filter theory. Form: Two hours lecture with two hours of computer based exercises per week over 7 weeks.
Content
Analog-digital conversion: dynamic range and resolution; Dirac-impulse, step function; Laplace transformation; Z-transformation; Differential equations of linear time-invariant systems; Examples: seismometer and RC-filter; Impulse response and transfer function; Frequency selective filters: example Butterworth filters; Digital filters: impulse invariance and bilinear transformation; Inverse filters; Response spectra.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes will be provided in class.
Literature
The class follows no single book. A list of relevant texts will be given in class.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Geophysical data processing |
|
4 h weekly |