Applied Seismology: A Comprehensive Guide to Seismic Theory and Application - Hardcover

Gadallah, Mamdouh; Fisher, Ray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593700229 ISBN 13: 9781593700225

Publisher: PennWell Corp., 2004

Synopsis

This new text provides comprehensive coverage of exploration seismology and elements of geology pertinent to exploration geology.  It is profusely illustrated and has workshops included to aid understanding. The text includes several appendices to explain the math, equations and answers of the selected exercise questions.

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About the Author

Mamdouh R. Gadallah has 40 years of worldwide experience in geophysics, geology, and petroleum engineering. His career began as a field production and reservoir engineer based in Egypt, working in the Sinai Desert for AGIP. He then relocated to the U.S. and worked in the same capacity with a consulting firm before joining Seismograph Service Corporation as a seismic interpreter. Gadallah was chief geophysicist at Pacific Enterprises Oil Company, consultant for 4-D International, and most recently senior geophysical instructor for WesternGeco. He has a BS in petroleum engineering, with graduate studies in geophysics at the Universities of Cairo and Tulsa. He has taught numerous seminars for the University of Tulsa, Division of Continuing Education. He is an active member of SEG and the Geophysical Society of Tulsa.

Ray L. Fisher has more than 40 years of experience in developing specialized training in both geology and geophysics. He began his career with Geophysical Service, Inc. in Dallas before moving to Halliburton and then to Western Geophysical, both in Houston. Fisher earned a BS and MS in Physics from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of Society of Exploration Geophysicists and Geophysical Society of Houston.

Edition details

• Publisher: PennWell Corp.
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593700229
• ISBN 13: 9781593700225
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 600