Introduction to Seismology and Seismics
This note provides an understanding about the basics of seismic wave propagation and methods to determine the structure of the earth and the mechanism of an earthquake. Topics covered includes: The elastic wave equation, Ray theory, travel time equations, reflection/transmission coefficients, Refraction seismics, Reflection seismics, Travel time inversion, Surface waves and normal modes, Earthquake focal mechanisms.
Author(s): Hanneke Paulssen
NA Pages 
Seismology in the Solar System
Seismology is the classic method to investigate the deep interior of the Earth, as well as its dynamic behaviour. This PDF covers the following topics related to Seismology in the Solar System : Introduction, Mercury, Venus, Moon, Phobos and Deimos, Jupiter and Saturn - the giant planets, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, Titan, Enceladus, The Uranus and Neptune system, Interstellar objects, Lessons, Conclusion.
Author(s): Simon C. Stahler, Institute for Geophysics, ETH Zürich, Martin Knapmeyer, Institute for Planetary Science, DLR Berlin
36 Pages
Introduction to Engineering Seismology
The main objective of this note is to introduce the basic knowledge on earthquake engineering. This note covers the source mechanics of earthquake, hazards and its consequences and also covers earthquake measurement and instrumentation.
Author(s): Dr. P.Anbazhagan
NA Pages
Introduction to Seismology and Seismics
This note provides an understanding about the basics of seismic wave propagation and methods to determine the structure of the earth and the mechanism of an earthquake. Topics covered includes: The elastic wave equation, Ray theory, travel time equations, reflection/transmission coefficients, Refraction seismics, Reflection seismics, Travel time inversion, Surface waves and normal modes, Earthquake focal mechanisms.
Author(s): Hanneke Paulssen
NA Pages
This note presents a basic study in seismology and the utilization of seismic waves for the study of Earth's interior. It introduces techniques necessary for understanding of elastic wave propagation in layered media. Topics covered includes: Stress and strain, Relationship between stress and strain, Equation of motion, Wave equation, d'Alembert's solution, Separation of variables, Fourier transform, Slowness, Travel time curves, Travel time tomography, Snell's law, Critical and post-critical reflection, Surface waves-ground roll, Normal modes, Anisotropy, Earthquake, Focal mechanics.
Author(s): Prof. Robert Van Der Hilst and Scott Burdick
NA Pages
This book covers the following Topics: Concepts in Classical Seismology, Seismic Waves, Seismic Tomography, Theory of Seismic Source, Retrieval of Seismic Source Parameters, Seismic Source Parameters, Physics of Earthquakes, Earthquakes and Plate Motion.
Author(s): Thomas H. Heaton
427 Pages
