Subsurface geological mapping 1300-OGKW3W
Subject presents possibilities of extension of superficial geological data by adding third dimension for subsurface geological mapping purposes. This subsurface data are acquired mainly from boreholes, mostly from borehole cores. The most popular method is partial coring, and full geological profile is made by using well logging (measurements along the drill hole), and superficial geophysics (seismic, gravimetric, magnetic, magnetotelluric, geoelectric etc.). Seismics is the database for construction of the subsurface geological maps. Presently 3D seismic becomes increasingly popular, enabling constructing subsurface geological spatial models directly from digital seismic data. Methods of numerical presentation of subsurface geology and 3D visualisation of geological structures are discussed.
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Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Practical skill to draw structural cross-sections on the data from drilling and geophysics and preparing subsurface geological maps and maps of horizontal cutting.
Assessment criteria
Final exam (test). Correctional exam – repeated test.
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