Learning on ScreenWeekend of Geophysics, A: Basic Exploration Techniques
- Synopsis
- Describes the activities of a group of Scottish teachers and pupils attending a field course in exploration geophysics. The course was sponsored by the Mineral Industry Manpower and Careers Unit and run by the staff from the Mining and Mineral Sciences Department of Leeds University. Five methods used in exploration geophysics were applied: seismic, resistivity measurements, vertical force magnetometer, electro-magnetic gun, and VLF receiver. The principles of these methods, and the equipment used, are described with the help of animated diagrams.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1978
- Availability
- Hire
- Uses
- 1st-year students of mining or geophysics who are about to do field work.*
- Subjects
- Geology
- Keywords
- field courses; geophysics
Credits
- Director
- John S Murray
- Writer
- Jack McFarlane
- Contributor
- John S Murray
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
University of Leeds Media Services
- Notes
- see Leeds University Television
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
Higher Education Film & Video Library
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1503
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ - Notes
- Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.
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