Author:Van Schoor, MichaelDate:Jan 2015This chapter includes a collection of additional case study examples relating to some of the most pertinent coal problems described in this book. Where possible, local coal examples were selected for inclusion, but otherwise the selected ...Read more
Author:Fourie, S; Van Schoor, Michael; Vogt, D; van der Walt, J; Jikelo, A; Campbell, G; Du Plessis, ADate:Jan 2015This chapter introduces a range of geophysical methods that may be applicable to coal mining and exploration problems. The focus of these discussions is on emphasising the link between geology and physics – and how the different geophysical ...Read more
Author:Van Schoor, Michael; Mare, LDate:Jan 2015This chapter explains why geophysicists usually want to know as much as possible
about the physical properties of the different lithological units in an area before
embarking on a geophysical survey. We also highlight some of the common ...Read more
Author:Van Schoor, MichaelDate:Jan 2015This chapter provides a brief overview of some of the most commonly encountered coal mining and exploration problems, where geophysics has either been called upon in the past to provide solutions, or it may be able to play a role in the future. ...Read more