Geomathematics - Modelling and Solving Mathematical Problems in Geodesy and Geophysics

A comprehensive summary of the fundamental mathematical principles behind key topics in geophysics and geodesy.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Required Mathematical Basics; 3. Gravitation and Harmonic Functions; 4. Basis Functions; 5. Inverse Problems; 6. The Magnetic Field; 7. Mathematical Models in Seismology; Appendix A. Hints for the Exercises; Appendix B. Questions for Understanding; References; Index.

About the author

Volker Michel is a mathematics professor at the University of Siegen where he founded the geomathematics group. He is also an editor-in-chief of the 'International Journal on Geomathematics' and a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Geodesy and Mathematics of Computation and Data Science. Previous works include Lectures on Constructive Approximation (Springer, 2013) and 'Multiscale Potential Theory' (Birkhauser, 2004) with Willi Freeden. Michel has organised several conferences on inverse problems and geomathematics.

Summary

A comprehensive summary of the fundamental mathematical principles behind key topics in geophysics and geodesy. Each section begins with a problem in gravimetry, geomagnetics or seismology and analyses its mathematical features. With each chapter ending with a series of review questions, this is a valuable reference for students and researchers.

Foreword

A comprehensive summary of the fundamental mathematical principles behind key topics in geophysics and geodesy.

Product details

• Authors: Volker Michel, Volker (Universitat Siegen Michel, Michel Volker
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2022
• EAN: 9781108419444
• ISBN: 978-1-108-41944-4
• No. of pages: 466
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Geophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Geophysics, Mathematical modelling, Cartography, map-making and projections, Volcanology & seismology, Volcanology and seismology, Geodesy & surveying for maps & charts