Infrasound Monitoring for Atmospheric Studies

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Alexis Le Pichon

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 9781402095078

• Pages: 735

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches

About the Book

Infrasound Monitoring of the Atmosphere by Alexis Le Pichon is a comprehensive exploration of the use of infrasound to monitor atmospheric phenomena, a subject that has been largely overlooked in the scientific community despite its wide-ranging applications. The book delves into how infrasound waves, much like seismic waves, can be used to study and understand both the atmosphere and the solid Earth by exploiting the refraction of velocity gradients in these mediums.

Originally emerging from the work of Prof. William Donn and his establishment of an infrasound array at the Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory at Columbia University, the study of infrasound has been instrumental in revealing various natural and man-made events. This book highlights how infrasound monitoring can uncover a host of phenomena, including those with military applications, and explores the potential for further research in this fascinating field.

Spanning 735 pages, the text is a vital resource for anyone involved in atmospheric science, geophysics, or infrasound research. It provides readers with the tools to understand the complexities of infrasound waves and their potential for monitoring hard-to-reach locations, offering a unique look at the intersection of atmospheric and Earth science.