Advances in Geophysical Methods Applied to Forensic Investigations: New Developments in Acquisition and Data Analysis Methodologies - Rilegato

Leucci, Giovanni

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ISBN 10: 3030462412 ISBN 13: 9783030462413

Casa editrice: Springer Nature, 2020

Riassunto

This book provides a general introduction to the most important geophysical exploration methods and their application to forensic sciences. It describes physical principles, campaign procedures and processing, as well as interpretation techniques, while also highlighting new acquisition and data analysis procedures.

A large section of the book is devoted to applications, from measurements to the interpretation of data. Further, the book shows how to design and perform a forensic survey, and offers guidance on selecting the best method for the problem at hand, and on selecting the best type of data acquisition and processing. Written in straightforward language and chiefly intended as an introductory text for students in several scientific fields, the book also offers a useful guide for specialists who want to expand their expertise in this fascinating discipline.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Giovanni Leucci is a researcher at the Institute for Archaeological and Monumental Heritage - National Research Council (IBAM - CNR). He received a MS degree in Physics from the University of Salento and a PhD in Environmental Geophysics from the University of Messina. He has spent twenty years working on all aspects of exploration geophysics including field operations, data processing and interpretation, and research and development in non-destructive testing for cultural heritage. A former professor at the Faculty of Cultural Heritage, University of Salento, he has written more than 200 publications, many of which have appeared in international peer-reviewed, ISI-indexed journals. He has received many international best paper and poster awards including Journal of Geophysics and Engineering Best Paper Award (2014); Best Poster Award: IMEKO International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Lecce Italy October 23-25, 2017; 2018 Premium Award for Best Paper in IET Science, Measurement & Technology as recognition for the best research papers published during the last two years.

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This book provides a general introduction to the most important geophysical exploration methods and their application to forensic sciences. It describes physical principles, campaign procedures and processing, as well as interpretation techniques, while also highlighting new acquisition and data analysis procedures.

A large section of the book is devoted to applications, from measurements to the interpretation of data. Further, the book shows how to design and perform a forensic survey, and offers guidance on selecting the best method for the problem at hand, and on selecting the best type of data acquisition and processing. Written in straightforward language and chiefly intended as an introductory text for students in several scientific fields, the book also offers a useful guide for specialists who want to expand their expertise in this fascinating discipline.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Nature
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3030462412
• ISBN 13: 9783030462413
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 298
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