Seabed characterization - Developing fit for purpose methodologies

D. Dove, R. Cooper, R. M. Lark, S. Green, B. P. Marchant, K. Crombie, H. A. Stewart, A. G. Stevenson, M. Diesing

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Abstract

We briefly describe three methods of seabed characterization which are 'fit for purpose', in that each approach is well suited to distinct objectives e.g. characterizing glacial geomorphology and shallow glacial geology vs. rapid prediction of seabed sediment distribution via geostatistics. The methods vary from manual 'expert' interpretation to increasingly automated and mathematically based models, each with their own attributes and limitations. We would note however that increasing automation and mathematical sophistication does not necessarily equate to improve map outputs, or reduce the time required to produce them. Judgements must be made to select methodologies which are most appropriate to the variables mapped, and according to the extent and presentation scale of final maps.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication1st Applied Shallow Marine Geophysics Conference, Part of Near Surface Geoscience 2014
PublisherEuropean Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE
ISBN (Electronic)9789462820289
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event1st Applied Shallow Marine Geophysics Conference, Part of Near Surface Geoscience 2014 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 14 Sept 201418 Sept 2014

Publication series

Name1st Applied Shallow Marine Geophysics Conference, Part of Near Surface Geoscience 2014

Conference

Conference1st Applied Shallow Marine Geophysics Conference, Part of Near Surface Geoscience 2014
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period14/09/1418/09/14

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