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Geophysical fieldwork has been conducted in 22 of the 32 counties in Ireland.
(for example the investigation of the magnetic properties of Irish rocks and geophysical characteristics of geological structures).
(for example mapping the movement of contaminant plumes from waste disposal sites).
Students on the Higher Diploma /M.Sc. in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing take a module entitled ‘Remote Sensing of the Shallow Subsurface’ which encompasses geophysical techniques and some have gone on to do research using geophysical techniques.
Further information can be obtained from Paul.Gibson@mu.ie.
Sensors and Software Inc. PulseEKKO 100 ground penetrating radar system.
Bartington instruments MS2 susceptibility meter, laboratory sensor and field probes.
Bartington instruments Grad 601 magnetic gradiometer.
Campus Geopulse resistivity system with multicore cables and 25 electrodes.
Field laptop for controlling GPR and Campus resistivity system.
TR systems twin electrode résistance array (0.5m spacing).
Allied Associates Tigre 32 electrode resistance meter with multicore cables.
Corcoran Alan (2007) An archaeological geophysical investigation of the ancient royal site of Dun Ailinne in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.
O’Reilly Lorraine (2005) An archaeological geophysical investigation of the Augustinian priory at Ballyboggan, Co. Meath.
2007: Heritage Council: Geophysical Investigation of Bishop’s palace, Kilkenny.
2003-2008: Discovery Programme: Geophysical Investigation of Cloonfree moated site and Tulsk mound, Co. Roscommon.
2006-2008: Discovery Programme: Geophysical Investigation of Tullow Norman settlement site, Co. Carlow.
2006-2008: Discovery Programme: Geophysical Investigation of Carns site, Co. Roscommon.
2006-2007: Offaly County Council: Geophysical Investigation of Rahan monastic site, Co. Offaly.
Meath County Council: Geophysical investigation around the site of the former monastic settlement, Kilskyre, Co. Meath.
2005: Offaly County Council: Geophysical Investigation of Killeigh monastic site, Co. Offaly.
2004: Offaly County Council: Geophysical Investigation of Leamonaaghan monastic site, Co. Offaly.
2004: Heritage Council and Royal Irish Academy. Geophysical Investigation of Clonard monastic site, Co. Meath.
2003: Knowth Archaeological Project. Magnetic study of the Knowth hinterland.
2001: Maynooth University: Electrical resistivity and VLF investigations of potential water bearing structures on north campus of Maynooth University, Co. Kildare.
1999-2001: An integrated geophysical investigation of potential waste disposal sites in the border region Interreg project 1544 with University of Ulster and NUID.
Archaeo-magnetic investigation of the former monastic site at Kilskyre, Co. Meath.
Riocht na Midhe. Records of the Meath Archaeological and Historical Society. V. XXVIII 33-38.
Ground penetrating radar and resistivity study of the Bishop’s Palace, Kilkenny.
Geophysical Investigation of the former monastic settlement, Clonard, Co. Meath, Ireland.
Geophysical study of the former monastic settlement, Kilskyre, Co. Meath, Ireland. EGU 02/06 32 pages.
The earthwork at Tulsk, Co. Roscommon: Topographical and Geophysical Survey and Preliminary Excavation. Discovery Programme Report 7 ISSN 1649-7295 p 65-75.
Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrologists meeting: “Groundwater in Ireland”, Tullamore 19-20th April. “Advances in Geophysics – time-lapse resistivity imaging – location and movement of landfill plumes. pp 117-121.
P. J. Gibson and R. Breen 2005.
The internal structure of the Galtrim motte, County Meath, as revealed by ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity geophysical techniques. Riocht na Midhe. Records of the Meath Archaeological and Historical Society. V. XXVI 23-28.
Geophysical characteristics of the Tow Valley fault zone in north-east Ireland.
Irish Journal of Earth Sciences v.22 p. 1-13.
J. J. O’Sullivan, P. Lyle, C. J. Bean, P. J. Gibson and J. McCloskey, 2004.
To develop an integrated geophysical approach to the preliminary assessment of potential waste disposal sites. DOE Interreg Report No:1544. 110 pages.
Geophysical investigation around the site of the former monastic settlement, Clonard, Co. Meath.
Report No; EGU02/04, 73 pages.
Geophysical investigation of the Leamonaghan monastic settlement, Co. Offaly.
Report No; EGU01/04, 72 pages.
Application of resistivity and magnetometry geophysical techniques for near-surface investigations in karstic terranes in Ireland.
Journal of Cave and Karst Studies. V 66 no 2 pp35-38.
Locating illegal landfills – seeing beneath the surface with geophysics . Sciencespin v.2 no 1 p. 26.
Proceedings of the Geophysical Association of Ireland conference 26/5/04 ‘Geophysical investigation of the Cloonfree moated site, Strokestown and earthwork mound, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon’, p. 43-49.
Undergraduate understanding and presentation of anomalous data in the Earth Sciences.
Ground Penetrating Radar and conductivity measurements in the Rattoo-Dysert marshes area, Co. Kerry. Report No: EGU01/03, 46 pages.
Seasonal effects on Two-dimensional time-lapse subsurface resistivity imaging. Proceedings of the Geophysical Association of Ireland /Irish Association of Hydrogeologists conference 28/5/03 ‘Geophysical applications in hydrogeological investigations’, p. 1-4.
A resistivity and ground penetrating radar investigation of Maynooth Castle, Co. Kildare.
Report No: EGU02/03, 15 pages.
Magnetic gradiometry and resistivity investigation of the Cloonfree medieval moated site at Strokestown, County Roscommon (Phase 1). Report No: EGU03/03, 38 pages.
Magnetic gradiometry and resistivity investigation of the Tulsk raised earthwork at Tulsk, County Roscommon (Phase 1). Report No: EGU04/03, 19 pages.
Electrical resistivity and VLF investigations of potential water bearing structures on extension of North Campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Report No: EGU01/01 24 pages.
Application of resistivity geophysical techniques to contamination studies. OUGS Journal v. 22 (2) 1-4.
Preliminary resistivity investigations in the Silvermines region of Co. Tipperary. Report No: EGU002/2000. 8 pages.
Radar: The application of spaceborne imaging radar for archaeological investigations.
Archaeology Ireland v. 13 no. 3 1999 8-11.
Geomagnetic investigation of karstic features in the Blue Circle cement works quarry, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.
Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) Report (1998) 18 pages.
Journal of Environmental Geology and Water Sciences v. 27, 178-183.
Ground-based magnetic patterns over selected Irish rocks and structures.
Irish Journal of Earth Sciences 15, 129-143.
Geological Society Engineering Geology Special Publication 11, 123-126.
The application of magnetometer profiling for the delineation of potential groundwater conduits in the vicinity of waste disposal sites.
GSI Groundwater Newsletter. No. 24, p. 17-18.
G-856 MAGNETOMETER REPORT - potential waste disposal site investigations.
Magnetometer profiling in the evaluation of potential waste disposal sites.
Proc. Inst. Civil Engineers v. 107 p. 217-221.
International Journal of Remote Sensing v. 14, no. 1, p. 161-170.
Evidence for a major Tertiary dyke swarm in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, on digitally processed aeromagnetic imagery.
Special Paper Journal of the Geological Society, London v. 150, p. 37-38.
Analysis and interpretation of major magnetic anomalies within the Tertiary basalts of northeast Ireland.
Irish Journal of Earth Sciences v. 12, p. 149-154.
The interpretation of a major non-Caledonian structural lineament in northeast Ireland.
Irish Journal of Earth Sciences 11, p. 181-185.
The layout of this second edition of the book follows that of the first edition to ensure continuity but is greatly enhanced by the addition of new case studies, figures and plates. A very important aspect of geophysics is the processing of geophysical data. An innovative aspect of this second edition is that the reader will be given the opportunity to process real geophysical data collected by the authors. Over 60 files are provided online which can be used in conjunction with the book. This processing is performed using either simple spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or proprietary software downloadable from the web. Such software is often time limited or has some of its functionality removed, but nevertheless, its use provides a valuable teaching and learning tool.
Chapter 1. The reader has the opportunity to investigate the effects of averaging geophysical data and investigate how changing the sampling interval may result in incorrect results. This is graphically illustrated using sine waves.
Chapter 7. The reader has the opportunity to calculate seismic parameters such as velocity, the cross-over point and the thickness of an underlying layer.
Important disclaimer. The software employed in this book was tested on Windows XP and Window 7 and is not designed for other operating systems such as Mac. At time of writing (2013), all software functioned as described here and was available on the web. However, newer versions are released, operating systems evolve over time and software providers may choose to limit access or remove their software. Neither the authors, publishers nor the software providers are obligated to provide technical support or are liable in any way for any damage caused by these programs. All programs are run at the reader’s own risk.
Download can be obtained from Paul.Gibson@nuim.ie.
Download GeoPhysics Data.zip which contains 7 separate folders, by clicking on the name, unzip it and ensure each chapter folder and its contents are placed separately in the C:\drive, i.e. C:\Chapter 1, C:\Chapter 2 ............. up to C:\Chapter 7. Follow the instructions given in the Digital Exercise sections at the end of each chapter in the book.

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