Principles and Methods of Geophysical Geodesy

Author: Xu Caijun
Publisher: Wuhan University Press
Book Description:
This book is written as a textbook and consists of 13 chapters. Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Related Geophysical Problems; Chapter 3: Earth Reference Systems and Earth Reference Frames; Chapter 4: Geodetic Observation Methods for Tides and Tidal Corrections; Chapter 5: Space Geodetic Methods for Determining Earth Rotation Parameters; Chapter 6: Plate Tectonics and Active Block Tectonics; Chapter 7: Crustal Movement Monitoring and Data Processing; Chapter 8: Crustal Stress and Strain Analysis; Chapter 9: Continuous Deformation, Strain Observation, and Data Processing; Chapter 10: Geodetic Research Methods for Seismic Activity; Chapter 11: Oceanographic Geodetic Monitoring Methods; Chapter 12: The Global Gravity Field and Its Geological Interpretation; Chapter 13: Geodetic Inversion Theory and Methods.
This book provides background knowledge in geodesy and geophysics as well as new interdisciplinary content in these fields. It is characterized by up-to-date content, broad coverage, clear concepts, easy-to-understand explanations, and strong theoretical and practical value. It can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate and graduate students in Surveying Engineering and Solid Earth Physics. It is also suitable for scientists, engineers, and researchers in related fields and disciplines.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
§1.1 Development of Geophysics
§1.2 Development of Geodesy
§1.3 Connotation of Geophysical Geodesy
§1.4 Relationship Between Geophysical Geodesy and Earth Dynamics
Chapter 2 Related Geophysical Problems
§2.1 Major Members of the Solar System
§2.2 Earth's Structure
§2.3 Earth Tides
§2.4 Earth Rotation and Related Issues
§2.5 Global Gravity Field and Its Time Variations
§2.6 Stress and Strain Tensor Overview
§2.7 Earth Deformation Under Load
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
§1.1 Development of Geophysics
§1.2 Development of Geodesy
§1.3 Connotation of Geophysical Geodesy
§1.4 Relationship Between Geophysical Geodesy and Earth Dynamics
Chapter 2 Related Geophysical Problems
§2.1 Major Members of the Solar System
§2.2 Earth's Structure
§2.3 Earth Tides
§2.4 Earth Rotation and Related Issues
§2.5 Global Gravity Field and Its Time Variations
§2.6 Stress and Strain Tensor Overview
§2.7 Earth Deformation Under Load
§2.8 Seismic Evaluation
Chapter 3 Earth Reference Systems and Earth Reference Frames
§3.1 Reference Systems, Reference Frames, and Reference Baselines
§3.2 Establishing the Globally Optimal Conventional Terrestrial Reference Frame (CTRF) with Various Technologies
§3.3 Maintaining the Conventional Terrestrial Reference Frame
§3.4 Several Specific Implementations of Geodetic Reference Systems
§3.5 ITRF International Terrestrial Reference Frame and Transformations Between ITRF Frames
Chapter 4 Geodetic Observation Methods for Tides and Tidal Corrections
§4.1 Tide Station Observations and Guidelines
§4.2 Tidal Stress Field and Tidal Factors
§4.3 Gravitational Solid Tide Observation
§4.4 Geodetic Tidal Corrections
§4.5 Geophysical Significance of Studying Tidal Phenomena
Chapter 5 Space Geodetic Methods for Determining Earth Rotation Parameters
§5.1 Role of Gravitational Gradient Measurement
§5.2 Basic Principles of Determining Earth Rotation Parameters Using SLR Technology
§5.3 VLBI Technology for Determining Geodetic and Geophysical Parameters
§5.4 Global Dynamical Processes Involved in Earth Rotation Changes
§5.5 Variations in Earth's Angular Velocity of Rotation
Chapter 6 Plate Tectonics and Active Block Tectonics
§6.1 Overview of Plate Tectonics
§6.2 Basic Units of Plate Tectonics
§6.3 Plate Tectonic Movement
§6.4 Driving Forces of Plate Movement (Fu Rongshan et al., 2001)
§6.5 Active Block Hypothesis
§6.6 Geodetic Division Methods for Active Blocks
§6.7 Determination Methods for Present-Day Plate (Block) Movement and Crustal Deformation Models
Chapter 7 Crustal Movement Monitoring and Data Processing
§7.1 Global Plate Movement Monitoring
§7.2 High-Precision National GPS Observation Network
§7.3 Regional and Local Crustal Movement Monitoring
§7.4 Data Processing and Analysis of Horizontal Crustal Movement Monitoring
§7.5 Data Processing and Analysis of Vertical Crustal Movement Monitoring
Chapter 8 Crustal Stress and Strain Analysis
§8.1 Crustal Stress and Stress Analysis Basics
§8.2 Regional Crustal Movement Strain Analysis
§8.3 Comprehensive Estimation of Crustal Strain
§8.4 Seismic Moment Tensor Estimation of Crustal Strain Rate
§8.5 Present-Day Plate (Block) Movement and Strain Models
Chapter 9 Continuous Deformation, Strain Observation, and Data Processing
§9.1 Earth Slope Measurement
§9.2 Cave Body Strain Observation
§9.3 Borehole Strain Measurement
§9.4 Preprocessing for Data Gaps in Continuous Observation Sequences
§9.5 Data Processing of Continuous Deformation and Strain Observations
§9.6 Tidal Strain and Slope Data Processing (Zhang Guomin et al., 2001)
Chapter 10 Geodetic Research Methods for Seismic Activity
§10.1 Basic Characteristics of Seismic Activity in China
§10.2 Scientific Approach to Seismic Prediction
Chapter 11 Oceanographic Geodetic Monitoring Methods
Chapter 12 The Global Gravity Field and Its Geological Interpretation
Chapter 13 Geodetic Inversion Theory and Methods
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