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SAGE...
- teaches modern geophysical
exploration techniques: seismic reflection and refraction, gravity
and magnetics, electromagnetics (including
magnetotellurics), and electrical resistivity.
- involves extensive
hands-on field experience
- integrates geophysical
methods to solve real geological problems
- addresses geological
problems of research and practical interest
- utilizes multi-institutional
resources and expertise
- includes classroom
instruction and supporting lectures by academic and industrial
professionals
- incorporates computer
processing and modeling
- provides experience
in data synthesis and report preparation
- permits university
credit to be earned publishes its results
in peer-reviewed journals
right: Jennifer Etter (San Diego State
University) and John Granville (Vanderbilt University) operate
the slide-hammer
seismic source
at the site of
a buried Manhattan-era waste disposal trench at Los Alamos during
SAGE 1997.
New Trend in Geophysical Education
The Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE) is
a unique program designated to introduce geophysics students to
geophysical
exploration
and research. Its purpose is to enhance a student's knowledge
by going beyond a standard classroom-based geophysics curriculum,
and to encourage
qualified students in related fields to consider careers in geophysics.
The course focuses the student's preparation and experience on
geological problems of research and practical interest. Students
combine geophysical
data, acquired using a variety of techniques, with knowledge
of
the geological setting to derive integrated subsurface  interpretations.
Processing and modeling of geophysical data are PC and workstation-based,
using state-of-the-art software. Modern field equipment and vehicles
are provided by various academic institutions and industrial
affiliates.
The SAGE faculty consists of active, dedicated, and experienced
researchers. Students are predominantly upper division or graduate
students in geophysics
or related disciplines from a variety of U.S. and foreign institutions,
and professionals from various earth science fields. SAGE has
operated in the Rio Grande rift in New Mexico since 1983.
left: Virginia
M. Pendleton (now of Integrity Geophysics, Inc.) and Gordon Shields
operate a Geodimeter to survey the geophysical line during SAGE
1993. Surveying is now done using GPS techniques.
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