The use of GPR to image three-dimensional (3-D) turbidite channel architecture in the Carboniferous Ross Formation, County Clare, Western Ireland

J. K. Pringle; J. D. Clark; A. R. Westerman; A. R. Gardiner

The use of GPR to image three-dimensional (3-D) turbidite channel architecture in the Carboniferous Ross Formation, County Clare, Western Ireland

J. K. Pringle, J. D. Clark, A. R. Westerman, A. R. Gardiner

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Abstract

Petroleum reservoir models are currently built from two-dimensional (2-D) information. An understanding of both the large-scale and internal three-dimensional (3-D) architecture of turbidite channel deposits is important for both hydrocarbon exploration and production. A ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey was undertaken on a study site exposing Upper Carboniferous Ross Formation deposits in western Ireland. Both channel margins and intrachannel fill were imaged in 3-D. Constant-offset, 2-D reflection sections were calibrated by vertical radar profiles. GPR data were integrated with sedimentary and survey data to produce a 3-D model of the study site.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315-326
Number of pages	12
Journal	Geological Society Special Publications
Issue number	211
Publication status	Published - 2003

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The use of GPR to image three-dimensional (3-D) turbidite channel architecture in the Carboniferous Ross Formation, County Clare, Western Ireland

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