Computational Geosciences with Mathematica, 2004

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Computational Geosciences with Mathematica
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381 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback

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Computational geosciences with Mathematica, with CD-ROM
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381 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback

Computational Geosciences with Mathematica is the only book written by a geologist specifically to show geologists and geoscientists how to use Mathematica to formulate and solve problems. It spans a broad range of geologic and mathematical topics, which are drawn from the author's extensive experience in research, consulting, and teaching. The reference and text leads readers step-by-step through geologic applications such as custom graphics programming, data input and output, linear and differential equations, linear and nonlinear regression, Monte Carlo simulation, time series and image analysis, and the visualization and analysis of geologic surfaces. It is packed with actual Mathematica output and includes boxed Computer Notes with tips and exploration suggestions.

Chapter 1: Introduction What is Mathematica? Installing and Running Mathematica Chapter 2: Special Plots for Geologic Data Mathematica Packages You Will Need Stem Plots Chapter 3: Solving Linear and Differential Equations Algebraic Manipulation of Equations Symbolic and Numerical Equation Solving using Solve and NSolve Chapter 4: Random Variables and Probability Distributions The Concept of Random Variables Some Continuous Distributions Chapter 5: Probabilistic Simulation Flood Frequency Modeling Plotting the Data Chapter 6: Interpolation and Regression Interpolation vs. Regression: Which is Appropriate? Chapter 7: Visualizing and Analyzing Surfaces Working With Gridded Data Digital Elevation Models Chapter 8: Digital Signal and Image Processing The Nature of Periodic Waveforms Autocovariance and Autocorrelation Appendix A: Mathematica Functions in the Computational Geology Package Appendix B: Labeling Contour Plots Appendix C: Working with Color (CD only)

Relevant to various geology elective courses

Step-by-step applications of Mathematica to formulate and solve quantitative problems in geology

Includes "Computer Notes" throughout the chapters, suggesting exercises for readers having access to a copy of Mathematica

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras