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Part I Introduction and Background |
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1 Introduction to Modeling Terminology and Concepts |
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1.1 Mapping or Modeling - Which Is Correct? |
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1.1.1 Definition of the Term "Model" |
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1.1.2 Evolution of the Geological Model Concept |
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1.2 Why Use "Multidimensional"? |
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1.3 Evolution of Digital Geological Modeling |
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1.4.2 Part I: Introduction and Background |
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1.4.3 Part II: Building and Managing Models |
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1.4.3.1 Technical Considerations Chapters 5-8 |
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1.4.3.2 Alternative Model Building Approaches Chapters 9-12 |
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1.4.3.3 Model Application and Evaluation Chapters 13-15 |
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1.4.4 Part III: Using and Disseminating Models |
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1.4.5 Part IV: Case Studies |
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1.4.6 Part V: Future Possibilities and Challenges |
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2 Geological Survey Data and the Move from 2-D to 4-D |
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2.2 The Role of Geological Survey Organizations |
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2.2.1 Establishment of Geological Surveys |
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2.2.2 Systematic versus Strategic Mapping Approaches |
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2.2.3 Geological Mapping by Geological Surveys |
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2.2.4 Difficulty in Maintaining Adequate Financial Support |
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2.3 Challenges Facing Geological Survey Organizations |
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2.4 A Geological Map is Not a Piece of Paper |
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2.4.1 Early Geological Maps |
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2.4.2 Early Digital Mapping and Modeling |
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2.4.3 Advantages of Digital Mapping |
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2.5 The Importance of Effective Data Management |
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2.6 The Challenges of Parameterization - Putting Numbers on the Geology |
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2.6.1 Parameterization of Geological Models |
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2.6.3 Parameter Heterogeneity |
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2.7 Use of 3-D Geological Models with Process Models |
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2.8 The Evolving Mission of the Geological Survey of the Netherlands |
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2.9 Experience With a Multiagency and Multijurisdictional Approach to 3-D Mapping in the Great Lakes Region |
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3 Legislation, Regulation, and Management |
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3.2 Layers of the Subsurface |
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3.5 Regulation and Management |
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3.5.1 Ground Investigation |
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3.5.4 Environmental and Cultural Issues |
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3.6 Approaches to Subsurface Development |
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3.7 Involving Stakeholders |
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3.8 Delivery of Information |
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3.9 The Role of 3-D Subsurface Models |
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4 The Economic Case for Establishing Subsurface Ground Conditions and the Use of Geological Models |
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4.2 The Nature of Geotechnical Investigations |
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4.2.1 Geotechnical Investigations for Management of Geotechnical Risk |
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4.2.2 How Geological Models Sit Within the Geotechnical Investigation Process |
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4.2.3 Potential Impact of Geotechnical Risks |
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4.3 Benefits of Using 3-D Models and Establishing Subsurface Ground Conditions |
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4.3.1 Cost of Geotechnical Investigations |
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4.3.2 Geotechnical Baseline Report |
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4.4 Processes, Codes, and Guidelines for Establishing Subsurface Conditions and Managing Risk |
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4.4.1 Risk Reduction Strategies to Manage Deficient Ground Information |
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4.4.2 Investments to Mitigate Against Deficient Ground Information |
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4.5 Examples of the Use of 3-D Geological Models for Infrastructure Projects |
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4.5.1 Investigating Three-Dimensional Geological Modeling as a Tool for Consultancy |
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4.5.2 Three-Dimensional Geological Modeling for a Nuclear Power Facility in Anglesey, Wales, UK, to Enhance Ground Investigation Quality and Optimize Value |
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4.5.3 Integrating 3-D Models Within Project Workflow to Control Geotechnical Risk |
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4.5.4 The Economic Value of Digital Ground Models for Linear Rail Infrastructure Assets in the United Kingdom |
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4.5.5 Employing an Integrated 3-D Geological Model for the Reference Design of the Silvertown Tunnel, East London |
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4.5.6 A New Dutch Law on Subsurface Information to Enable Better Spatial Planning |
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Part II Building and Managing Models |
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5 Overview and History of 3-D Modeling Approaches |
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5.2 Historical Development of 3-D Modeling |
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5.2.1 Representation of the Third Dimension |
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5.2.2 Electrical Analog Models |
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5.2.3 The Adoption of Digital Mapping Technologies |
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5.2.4 Evolution of 3-D Mapping and Modeling Collaborative Forums |
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5.3 The Mahomet Aquifer: An Example of Evolving Subsurface Modeling |
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5.3.1 Early Modeling Efforts |
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5.3.2 Initial 3-D Geological and Hydrogeological Evaluations |
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5.3.3 Recent Geological and Hydrogeological Models |
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5.4 Digital 3-D Geological Modeling Approaches Discussed in This Book |
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5.4.1 Stacked-Surface Approach to Model Creation |
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5.4.2 Modeling Based on Cross-Sections and Boreholes |
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5.4.3 Three-Dimensional Gridded Voxel Models |
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5.4.4 Integrated Rule-Based (Implicit) Geological Models |
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6 Effective and Efficient Workflows |
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6.1.1 Understanding the Geologic Modeling Process |
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6.1.2 Developing Custom Workflows |
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6.2 Operational Considerations |
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6.2.2 Defining Mapping Objectives |
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6.2.2.1 Delineation of Model Domain |
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6.2.2.2 Definition of the General Geologic Framework Model |
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6.2.2.3 Determination and Representation of the Desired Model Accuracy |
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6.2.2.4 Consideration of Formats for Final Deliverables |
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6.2.3 Geologic Setting and Natural Complexity |
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6.2.4 Existing Data Availability and Management |
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6.2.5 Collection of New Data |
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6.2.6 Staff Availability and Expertise |
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6.3 Selection of Modeling Methods and Software |
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6.4 Products and Distribution |
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6.5 Model Maintenance and Upgrades |
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6.6 Illinois State Geological Survey 3-D Modeling Workflows |
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6.6.3 Project Staffing Considerations |
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6.6.6 Project Deliverables |
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6.6.7 Post-Project Model Management |
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6.7 Modeling Workflow Solutions by Other Organizations |
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6.7.1 University of Waterloo, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences |
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6.7.2 Delaware Geological Survey |
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6.7.3 Ontario Geological Survey |
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6.7.4 Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland |
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6.8 Creating a Custom Workflow |
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7 Data Sources for Building Geological Models |
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7.2 Defining and Classifying Data |
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7.2.1 Data Versus Information |
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7.2.2.1 Spatial Location and Extent Using Points, Lines, and Polygons |
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7.2.2.2 Framework Versus Property Data |
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7.2.2.3 Elevation, Surficial, and Subsurface Data |
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7.5 Surficial and Subsurface Geological Data |
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7.5.1 Geological Survey Data |
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7.5.1.3 Analytical Databases |
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7.5.1.4 Reports and Academic Contributions |
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7.6.1 Seismic Survey Method |
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7.6.1.1 Seismic Refraction Surveys |
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7.6.1.2 Seismic Reflection Surveys |
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7.6.1.3 Surface Wave Surveys |
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7.6.2 Resistivity Survey Method |
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7.6.3 Electromagnetic Survey Method |
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7.6.3.1 Time Domain Electromagnetic Surveys (TDEM) |
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7.6.3.2 Frequency Domain Electromagnetic Surveys |
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7.6.3.3 Airborne Electromagnetic Surveys |
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7.6.4.1 Ground-based Gravity Surveys |
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7.6.4.2 Airborne Gravity Surveys |
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7.6.5 Ground Penetrating Radar |
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7.6.6 Borehole Geophysics |
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7.6.6.1 Borehole Geophysical Logging |
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7.6.6.2 In-hole Seismic Geophysical Logging |
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8 Data Management Considerations |
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8.2 Data Management Methods |
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8.2.1 Standards and Best Practice |
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8.2.2 The Database System |
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8.2.4 Relational Databases |
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8.2.5 Entity-Relationship Diagrams |
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8.2.6 Normalization Process |
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8.2.7 Denormalization Process |
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8.2.8 Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) Processes |
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8.2.10 The Important Role of Metadata |
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8.3 Managing Source Data for Modeling |
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8.3.1 Data from Multiple Data Sources |
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8.3.2 Managing the Connectivity among Data Sources |
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8.3.3 Facilitating Sharing of Database Designs |
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8.4 Managing Geological Framework Models |
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8.4.1 BGS Model Database Design Principles |
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8.4.2 Versioning Existing Models |
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8.4.3 Creating New Models Based on Existing Models - "Model Interoperability" |
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8.5 Managing Geological Properties Data and Property Models |
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8.5.1 Characteristics of Property Data Sources and Models |
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8.5.2 Applications within the British Geological Survey |
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8.6 Managing Process Models |
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8.7 Integrated Data Management in the Danish National Groundwater Mapping Program |
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8.8 Transboundary Modeling |
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8.8.1 The H3O Program: Toward Consistency of 3-D Hydrogeological Models Across the Dutch-Belgian and Dutch-German Borders |
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8.8.2 The Polish-German TransGeoTherm Project |
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9 Model Creation Using Stacked Surfaces |
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9.2 Rationale for Using Stacked Surfaces |
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9.3 Software Functionality to Support Stacked-Surface Modeling |
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9.3.1 Selection of an Interpolation Algorithm |
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9.3.3 Grid Correction or Modification |
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9.3.4 Three-Dimensional Visualization |
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9.3.6 Integration of Diverse Data Sources |
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9.3.7 Specialist Third-Party Applications |
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9.4 Defining the Stacked-Surface Model Framework |
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9.4.1 Establishing Critical Model Boundaries |
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9.4.1.1 Defining the Land Surface |
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9.4.1.2 Defining Geologic Contacts |
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9.4.1.3 Defining the Bedrock Surface |
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9.4.1.4 Defining Subcrop Extents |
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9.4.2 Importance of Synthetic Data |
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9.5 Building Stacked-Surface Geologic Framework Models |
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9.5.1 Establishing the Appropriate Stacking Sequence |
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9.5.2 Stack Adjustment to Represent Unconformities |
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9.5.3 Stack Adjustment to Represent Faults |
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9.5.4 Quantitative Comparisons |
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9.6 Examples of 3-D Framework Modeling Approaches by Different Organizations |
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9.6.1 Lake County, Illinois |
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9.6.1.2 Standardization, Visualization, and Interpretation |
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9.6.1.3 Stacked-Surface Modeling and Editing |
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9.6.1.4 Xacto Section Tool |
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9.6.1.5 3D Borehole Tools |
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9.6.2 Oak Ridges Moraine, Southern Ontario |
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9.6.3 Regional Aquifer Systems Evaluations by the U.S. Geological Survey |
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9.6.3.1 Columbia Plateau in the Northwest United States |
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9.6.3.2 Williston and Powder River Structural Basins in the North-Central United States |
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9.6.3.3 Floridian Aquifer System in the Southeast United States |
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10 Model Creation Based on Digital Borehole Records and Interpreted Geological Cross-Sections |
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10.1.1 The BGS Cyberinfrastructure |
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10.1.2 Geological Surveying and Investigations in 3 Dimensions (GSI3D) |
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10.1.3 GSI3D at the British Geological Survey |
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10.2 The GSI3D Model Construction Sequence |
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10.3 Model Calculation Considerations |
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10.3.1 Laterally Non-continuous Deposits |
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10.4 Additional Considerations on Using This Methodology |
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10.5 Other Software Options |
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10.5.1 SubsurfaceViewer MX |
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10.6 Discussion and Conclusions |
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10.6.2 Advantages of the Method |
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10.6.3 Limitations of the Method |
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10.6.4 Anticipated Developments |
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11 Models Created as 3-D Cellular Voxel Arrays |
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11.2 Construction of Voxel Models |
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11.2.2 Modeling Procedure |
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11.2.2.1 Step 1: Interpretation of Borehole Descriptions |
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11.2.2.2 Step 2: Two-Dimensional Interpolation of Lithostratigraphic Surfaces |
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11.2.2.3 Step 3: Three-Dimensional Interpolation of Lithologic Class |
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11.3.2 Information Entropy |
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11.4 The Value of Adding Property Attributes |
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11.4.1 Hydraulic Conductivity |
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11.4.2 Shear-Wave Velocity |
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11.5 Derived Products for Applications |
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11.5.2 2-D Products from Vertical Voxel Stack Analysis |
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11.5.3 3-D Geological Map Products |
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11.6 Examples of Applications |
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11.6.1 Geotechnical Applications |
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11.6.3 Aggregate Resource Assessment |
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12 Integrated Rule-Based Geomodeling - Explicit and Implicit Approaches |
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12.2 Interpolation Methods |
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12.2.1 Discrete Smooth Interpolation (DSI) |
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12.2.2 Inverse Distance Weighting and Radial Basis Functions |
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12.3 SKUA-GOCAD Geomodeling System |
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12.4 Modeling Shallow Discontinuous Quaternary Deposits with GOCAD |
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12.5.1 GDM Software Suite |
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12.5.2.1 3-D Model Creation and Validation |
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13 Discretization and Stochastic Modeling |
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13.3 Structured Grids and Meshes |
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13.5 Considerations that Influence Grid and Mesh Design |
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13.6 Grid and Mesh Generation and Refinement |
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13.6.1 Grid and Mesh Generation Tools |
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13.7 Stochastic Property Modeling |
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13.7.1 Pixel and Voxel Based Stochastic Simulation Methods |
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14 Linkage to Process Models |
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14.2 Importance of Subsurface Flow and Transport |
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14.3 Numerical Flow and Transport Modeling |
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14.3.1 Hydrology Modeling |
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14.3.2 Hydrogeology Modeling |
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14.3.3 Integrated Surface-Subsurface Modeling |
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14.4 Model Classification |
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14.4.5 Applications of Models |
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14.5 Building Hydrogeological Models Based on Geological Models |
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14.5.1 An Early Example of Integrated Hydrogeological Modeling |
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14.5.1.1 Data Acquisition and Management |
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14.5.1.2 The Model Development Framework |
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14.5.2 Evolved Integrated Hydrogeological Modeling |
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14.5.3 Synthesizing Geological and Hydrogeological Models |
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14.5.4 Calibration of Groundwater Models |
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14.6 Alternative Approaches to Model Calibration |
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14.6.1 Calibration Modified to Evaluate Uncertainty of Transmissivity |
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14.6.2 AZURE Regional Groundwater Resource Model, the Netherlands |
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332 | (1) |
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14.6.3 Calibration of Integrated Catchment Models |
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332 | (2) |
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14.6.4 Chichester Integrated Flood Model |
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14.6.4.1 Surface Hydrology |
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14.6.4.4 SHETRAN Numerical Model |
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14.6.5 Integrated Modeling of the Thames Basin |
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337 | (2) |
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14.6.6 National Scale Catchment Modeling in the United Kingdom |
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339 | (3) |
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14.7 Geotechnical Applications of Geological Models |
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342 | (5) |
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14.7.1 Numerical Modeling of Rock or Soil Behavior |
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342 | (2) |
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14.7.2 Application of Numerical Models to Evaluate Slope Stability |
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344 | (2) |
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348 | (1) |
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15 Uncertainty in 3-D Geological Models |
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15.2 Sources of Uncertainty |
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15.2.1 Cause-Effect Analysis |
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15.2.2 Uncertainty Source 1: Quality of Geological Data |
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15.2.2.1 Inaccurate Measurement |
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359 | (1) |
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15.2.2.2 Experience in Data Interpretation |
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15.2.2.3 Poor Sampling Distribution |
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359 | (1) |
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15.2.2.4 Anomalies in Legacy Data Sources |
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363 | (1) |
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15.2.3 Uncertainty Source 2: Complexity of the Geological Environment |
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363 | (1) |
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15.2.4 Uncertainty Source 3: Experience of the Modeling Geologist |
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364 | (1) |
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15.2.5 Uncertainty Source 4: Modeling Methodology |
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364 | (1) |
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15.2.6 Uncertainty Source 5: Model Application |
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364 | (1) |
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15.3 Alternative Approaches to Uncertainty Evaluation |
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365 | (1) |
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15.3.1 Qualitative Methods |
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365 | (1) |
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15.3.2 Semi-Quantitative Methods |
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365 | (1) |
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15.3.3 Quantitative Methods |
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365 | (1) |
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15.4 Evaluating Uncertainty of Interpretation |
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366 | (2) |
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15.4.1 Uncertainty due to the Choice of Conceptual Model |
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366 | (1) |
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15.4.2 Uncertainty due to Interpretation Process |
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367 | (1) |
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15.4.2.1 Uncertainty in Interpreting Lithostratigraphic Surfaces |
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367 | (1) |
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15.4.2.2 Influence of Modeler Experience on Interpretation Uncertainty |
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367 | (1) |
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15.5 Evaluating Model Uncertainty |
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368 | (6) |
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15.5.1 Uncertainty of Data Sources |
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369 | (1) |
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15.5.2 Uncertainty of Explicit Models |
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369 | (1) |
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15.5.2.1 Uncertainty Estimated by Geostatistical Interpolation |
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369 | (1) |
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15.5.2.2 Evaluating Uncertainty by Bootstrap Resampling |
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370 | (1) |
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15.5.2.3 Quantifying Uncertainty of Lithostratigraphic Surfaces by Cross-Validation |
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370 | (1) |
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15.5.3 Uncertainty of Implicit Models |
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371 | (1) |
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15.5.4 Uncertainty Aspects of Integrated Multicomponent Models |
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372 | (2) |
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15.6 Computational Aspects of Uncertainty Evaluations |
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374 | (4) |
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15.6.1 Stochastic Methods |
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374 | (1) |
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375 | (2) |
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15.6.3 Information Entropy as a Measure of Prediction Uncertainty |
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377 | (1) |
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15.7 Communicating Uncertainty |
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378 | (1) |
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379 | (4) |
Part III Using and Disseminating Models |
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383 | (44) |
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16 Emerging User Needs in Urban Planning |
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385 | (18) |
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385 | (1) |
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16.2 Urban Planning in Brief |
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385 | (3) |
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386 | (1) |
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16.2.2 The SUB-URBAN Toolbox |
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387 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Resilience as a Key Concept |
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388 | (1) |
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16.3.1 Scarcity of Space and Typical Urban Stresses |
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388 | (2) |
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16.3.2 Geological Data and Information Needs |
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390 | (1) |
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16.4 Challenges to Urban Subsurface Modeling |
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390 | (3) |
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16.4.1 Modeling Artificially Modified Ground |
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390 | (1) |
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16.4.2 Scale and Data Density |
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391 | (1) |
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16.4.3 Communicating and Sharing Information |
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391 | (1) |
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16.4.3.1 Building Information Modeling (BIM) |
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391 | (1) |
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16.4.3.2 The GeoCIM Concept |
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392 | (1) |
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16.5 Case Example: Planning for a More Resilient New Orleans |
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393 | (4) |
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395 | (1) |
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16.5.2 Post-Katrina Investigations |
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395 | (1) |
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16.5.3 The Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan |
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396 | (1) |
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397 | (1) |
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398 | (1) |
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399 | (4) |
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17 Providing Model Results to Diverse User Communities |
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403 | (24) |
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403 | (1) |
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17.2 Visualization Principles |
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404 | (1) |
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17.3 Dissemination of Static Visual Products |
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405 | (1) |
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17.4 Dissemination of Digital Geological Models or Data |
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405 | (4) |
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17.4.1 Direct Distribution of 3-D Geological Model Data Files |
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405 | (1) |
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17.4.2 Distribution of Complete Digital Models on Data Disks |
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406 | (1) |
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17.4.3 Low-cost or Free Specialty "Viewer" Tools |
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406 | (2) |
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408 | (1) |
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17.5 Use of Animations to Explore Geological Models |
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409 | (1) |
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17.6 Interactive Visualization of Multivariate Statistical Data |
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409 | (1) |
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17.7 Interactive Model Illustrations |
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410 | (2) |
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410 | (1) |
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17.7.2 Lenticular Printing |
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410 | (1) |
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17.7.3 True Color Holograms |
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411 | (1) |
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17.8 Interactive Creation or Interrogation of Digital Geological Models |
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412 | (2) |
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412 | (1) |
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17.8.2 GEOILLUSTRATOR Project Products |
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413 | (1) |
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414 | (1) |
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17.9 Interactive Physical Geological Models |
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414 | (8) |
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17.9.1 Using 3-D Printing Technology to Create Geological Models |
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415 | (3) |
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418 | (1) |
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17.9.3 Laser-engraved 3-D Glass Models |
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418 | (4) |
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422 | (1) |
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423 | (4) |
Part IV Case Studies |
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427 | (192) |
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18 Application Theme 1 Urban Planning |
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429 | (28) |
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429 | (1) |
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Case Study 18.1: Integrated 3-D Modeling of the Urban Underground of Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany |
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430 | (8) |
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430 | (1) |
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18.1.2 Geological Setting |
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430 | (1) |
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18.1.3 Developing the 3-D Model |
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431 | (1) |
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18.1.3.1 Software Selection |
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432 | (1) |
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18.1.3.2 Data Acquisition and Preparation |
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432 | (1) |
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18.1.3.3 3-D Model Construction |
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433 | (1) |
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18.1.3.4 Dissemination of Model Products |
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434 | (1) |
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18.1.4 Model Applications |
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434 | (1) |
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18.1.4.1 Geological Applications |
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434 | (1) |
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18.1.4.2 Urban Planning Applications |
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435 | (2) |
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437 | (1) |
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Case Study 18.2: Accessing Subsurface Knowledge (ASK) Network - Improving the Use of Subsurface Information for Glasgow Urban Renewal |
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438 | (6) |
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438 | (2) |
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18.2.2 Urban Subsurface 3-D Modeling |
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440 | (1) |
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18.2.3 Subsurface Information for Glasgow |
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440 | (1) |
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18.2.4 Difficulties in Re-using Subsurface Information |
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440 | (1) |
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18.2.5 Accessing Subsurface Knowledge (ASK) Network |
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441 | (2) |
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18.2.6 Depositing and Accessing AGS and Geotechnical Data |
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443 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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Case Study 18.3: Geological Subsurface Models for Urban Planning in Mega-Cities: An Example from Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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444 | (13) |
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444 | (1) |
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18.3.2 Geological Setting of Dhaka |
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445 | (1) |
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18.3.3 Development of 3-D Geological Subsurface Models |
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446 | (1) |
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18.3.3.1 The Dhaka Metropolitan City Model (DMC Model) |
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446 | (1) |
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18.3.3.2 The Aftabnager Model (AM Model) |
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449 | (1) |
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18.3.3.3 The Green Model Town Model (GMT Model) |
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449 | (1) |
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18.3.4 Applying Models to Urban Planning Topics |
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449 | (2) |
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451 | (2) |
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453 | (4) |
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19 Application Theme 2 Groundwater Evaluations |
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457 | (22) |
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457 | (1) |
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Case Study 19.1: Three-dimensional Geological Modeling of the Uppsala Esker to Evaluate the Supply of Municipal Water to the City of Uppsala |
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458 | (3) |
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458 | (1) |
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19.1.2 Development of the 3-D Geological Model |
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459 | (1) |
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19.1.2.1 Sources of Information |
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459 | (1) |
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19.1.2.2 Creation of Interpreted Cross-Sections |
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459 | (1) |
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19.1.2.3 Development of 3-D Volumetric Geological Model |
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459 | (1) |
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19.1.3 Transfer of the Geological Model to the Mathematical Groundwater Flow Model |
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459 | (2) |
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461 | (1) |
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Case Study 19.2: Three-dimensional Geological Modeling of the Orangeville-Fergus Area to Support Protection of Groundwater Resources |
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461 | (6) |
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461 | (1) |
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19.2.2 Protection of Groundwater Supplies |
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462 | (1) |
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462 | (1) |
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19.2.4.1 Data Acquisition, Compilation, and Standardization |
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462 | (1) |
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19.2.4.2 Development of the Conceptual Geological Framework |
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464 | (1) |
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19.2.4.4 Generation of Model Outputs and Products |
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465 | (1) |
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19.2.5 Model Application to Groundwater Protection |
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465 | (1) |
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466 | (1) |
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Case Study 19.3: Successful Construction of a 3-D Model with Minimal Investment: Modeling the Aquifers for Kent and Sussex Counties, State of Delaware |
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467 | (3) |
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467 | (1) |
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19.3.2 Three-dimensional Model Construction |
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467 | (2) |
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19.3.3 Model Applications |
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469 | (1) |
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Case Study 19.4: REGIS II A 3-D Hydrogeological Model of the Netherlands |
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470 | (9) |
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470 | (1) |
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19.4.2 Hydrogeological Setting |
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471 | (1) |
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19.4.3 Developing the REGIS II Subsurface Models |
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472 | (2) |
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19.4.4 Application of the Models |
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474 | (1) |
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474 | (2) |
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476 | (3) |
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20 Application Theme 3 Geothermal Heating and Cooling |
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479 | (22) |
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479 | (1) |
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Case Study 20.1: Assessing Shallow Geothermal Resources at Zaragoza, Northeast Spain, with 3-D Geological Models |
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480 | (5) |
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480 | (1) |
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20.1.2 Construction of the 3-D Geological Model |
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480 | (2) |
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20.1.3 Three-dimensional Hydrogeological and Heat Transport Numerical Modeling |
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482 | (1) |
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20.1.4 Zaragoza Hydrogeological Model |
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482 | (2) |
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20.1.5 Zaragoza Thermal Plume Model |
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484 | (1) |
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485 | (1) |
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Case Study 20.2: Cross-border 3-D Models for Assessing Geothermal Resources |
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485 | (5) |
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485 | (1) |
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20.2.2 Geological Setting |
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486 | (1) |
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20.2.3 Developing the 3-D Geological Subsurface Model |
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486 | (2) |
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20.2.4 Application of the Model |
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488 | (2) |
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20.2.5 Concluding Remarks |
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490 | (1) |
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Case Study 20.3: Use of 3-D Models to Evaluate Deep Geothermal Potentials in Hesse, Germany |
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490 | (11) |
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490 | (1) |
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20.3.2 Three-dimensional Geological Model |
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491 | (1) |
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20.3.3 Three-dimensional Geothermal Model |
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491 | (2) |
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20.3.4 Quantification of Geothermal Potential |
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493 | (2) |
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495 | (1) |
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20.3.6 Application in Urban Planning Processes |
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495 | (2) |
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497 | (1) |
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497 | (4) |
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21 Application Theme 4 Regulatory Support |
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501 | (18) |
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501 | (1) |
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Case Study 21.1: The use of 3-D Models to Manage the Groundwater Resources of the Lower Greensand Confined Aquifer, Hertfordshire and North London, England |
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502 | (6) |
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502 | (1) |
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21.1.2 Geological Setting |
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502 | (1) |
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21.1.3 Developing the 3-D Lower Greensand Group Subsurface Model |
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503 | (1) |
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21.1.3.1 Data Selection and Preparation |
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503 | (1) |
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21.1.3.2 Model Construction |
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504 | (1) |
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505 | (2) |
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21.1.5 Applications of the 3-D Model at the Environment Agency |
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507 | (1) |
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Case Study 21.2: Regional 3-D Models of Bremen, Germany: Management Tools for Resource Administration |
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508 | (11) |
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508 | (1) |
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21.2.2 Geological Setting |
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508 | (2) |
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21.2.3 Development of 3-D Subsurface Models |
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510 | (1) |
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21.2.3.1 Geological Framework Model |
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510 | (1) |
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21.2.3.2 Groundwater Flow Model |
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513 | (1) |
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21.2.3.3 Higher-resolution Local Geological Framework Models |
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513 | (1) |
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21.2.3.4 Stochastic Simulations of Heterogeneity |
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514 | (1) |
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21.2.4 Application of the Models |
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515 | (1) |
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516 | (1) |
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516 | (3) |
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22 Application Theme 5 Geohazard and Environmental Risk Applications |
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519 | (36) |
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519 | (1) |
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Case Study 22.1: Christchurch City, New Zealand, 3-D Geological Model Contributes to Post-Earthquake Rebuilding |
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520 | (8) |
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520 | (1) |
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22.1.2 Geological Setting |
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521 | (1) |
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22.1.3 Development of 3-D Subsurface Models |
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522 | (1) |
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22.1.3.1 Selected Modeling Software |
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522 | (1) |
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22.1.3.2 Eastern Canterbury Geological Model |
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523 | (1) |
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22.1.3.3 Christchurch Geological Model |
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523 | (1) |
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22.1.3.4 Christchurch Geotechnical Model |
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524 | (3) |
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22.1.4 Applications of 3-D Models |
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527 | (1) |
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528 | (1) |
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Case Study 22.2: Evaluation of Cliff Instability at Barton-On-Sea, Hampshire, England, with 3-D Subsurface Models |
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528 | (5) |
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528 | (1) |
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529 | (2) |
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22.2.3 Software and Modeling Workflow |
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531 | (1) |
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22.2.4 Results and Discussion |
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531 | (2) |
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533 | (1) |
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Case Study 22.3: Role of 3-D Geological Models in Evaluation of Coastal Change, Trimingham, Norfolk, UK |
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533 | (6) |
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533 | (1) |
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22.3.2 Coastal Behavior Modeling Framework |
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534 | (2) |
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22.3.3 Conditions at Trimingham |
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536 | (1) |
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22.3.4 Evaluation of Cliff Erosion at Trimingham |
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536 | (1) |
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537 | (2) |
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Case Study 22.4: Three-dimensional Geochemical Modeling to Anticipate the Management of Excavated Materials Linked to Urban Redevelopment - Example of Nantes |
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539 | (5) |
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539 | (1) |
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22.4.2 Construction of the 3-D Geological Model |
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540 | (1) |
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22.4.3 Typology of Made Ground |
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540 | (1) |
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22.4.4 Application of the 3-D Geochemical Model |
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541 | (3) |
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544 | (1) |
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Case Study 22.5: Managing Drinking Water Supplies for Ljubjana, Slovenia with a 3-D Hydrofacies Model, Numerical Groundwater Flow and Transport Model, and Decision Support System |
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544 | (11) |
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544 | (1) |
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22.5.2 Geological Setting |
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544 | (1) |
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22.5.3 Hydrogeological Model of the Ljubljana Field Aquifer |
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545 | (1) |
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22.5.3.1 Defining the Aquifer Base |
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546 | (1) |
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22.5.3.2 Modeling the Spatial Distribution of the Hydrofacies |
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546 | (1) |
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22.5.3.3 Modeling the Distribution of Perched Aquifers |
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548 | (1) |
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22.5.3.4 Numerical Modeling of Groundwater Flow and Transport |
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549 | (1) |
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22.5.4 Applications of the Model |
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549 | (1) |
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22.5.4.1 Contaminant Plume Evaluations |
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549 | (1) |
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22.5.4.2 Decision Support System |
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551 | (1) |
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551 | (1) |
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551 | (4) |
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23 Application Theme 6 Urban Infrastructure |
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555 | (18) |
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555 | (1) |
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Case Study 23.1: Design and Construction of a New Crossrail Station in London Assisted by a 3-D Ground Model |
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556 | (6) |
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556 | (1) |
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23.1.2 Design Concerns at Farringdon Station |
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556 | (1) |
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23.1.3 Role of a 3-D Geological Model in Station Design and Construction |
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556 | (2) |
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23.1.4 Applying the 3-D Model to Reduce Geotechnical Risk |
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558 | (3) |
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561 | (1) |
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Case Study 23.2: Using 3-D Models to Evaluate Designs for Railway Infrastructure Renewal |
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562 | (3) |
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562 | (1) |
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23.2.2 Model Construction |
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562 | (1) |
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23.2.3 Economic Benefits from Model Application |
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563 | (2) |
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Case Study 23.3: Use of Integrated BIM and Geological Models for the Reference Design of the Silvertown Tunnel, East London |
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565 | (8) |
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565 | (1) |
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23.3.2 Tunnel Design Challenges |
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566 | (1) |
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23.3.3 Geological Conditions at the Silvertown Crossing |
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567 | (1) |
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23.3.3.1 Geological Influences on Tunnel Construction |
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567 | (1) |
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23.3.3.2 Geotechnical Risks |
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568 | (1) |
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23.3.4 Creating the Integrated 3-D Model |
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568 | (1) |
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23.3.4.1 Geological Data Sources |
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568 | (1) |
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23.3.4.2 Managing Geotechnical Data |
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568 | (1) |
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23.3.4.3 Modeling Infrastructure Elements |
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569 | (1) |
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23.3.4.4 Integration of Geological and Infrastructure Models |
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570 | (1) |
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23.3.5 Economic Value of Integrated 3-D Model |
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570 | (1) |
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570 | (1) |
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571 | (2) |
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24 Application Theme 7 Building and Construction |
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573 | (22) |
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573 | (1) |
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Case Study 24.1: Three-Dimensional Volume Change Potential Modeling in the London Clay |
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573 | (7) |
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573 | (1) |
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24.1.2 London Clay Lithology and Shrink-Swell Potential |
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574 | (1) |
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24.1.3 Definition of Volume Change Potential |
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574 | (1) |
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24.1.4 Modeling the 3-D VCP of the London Clay |
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574 | (1) |
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24.1.4.1 GoCAD S-Grid Model |
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575 | (1) |
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575 | (1) |
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24.1.4.3 Three-Dimensional GeoSure Model |
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577 | (2) |
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24.1.5 Applications of the Models |
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579 | (1) |
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580 | (1) |
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Case Study 24.2: Dutch Experience in Aggregate Resource Modeling |
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580 | (5) |
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580 | (1) |
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24.2.1.1 Economic Considerations |
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582 | (1) |
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24.2.1.2 Applications and Scope |
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582 | (1) |
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24.2.2 Three-Dimensional Modeling for Aggregate Exploration |
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582 | (1) |
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24.2.3 Dutch Case Example |
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583 | (1) |
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24.2.3.1 Development History |
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583 | (1) |
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583 | (1) |
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24.2.3.3 Visualization of Results |
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583 | (1) |
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24.2.4 Discussion and Conclusions |
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584 | (1) |
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Case Study 24.3: Modeling the Distribution and Quality of Sand and Gravel Resources in 3-D: A Case Study in the Thames Basin, UK |
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585 | (10) |
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585 | (1) |
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586 | (1) |
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24.3.3 Developing the 3-D Model |
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586 | (1) |
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24.3.3.1 Defining the Voxel Grid |
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587 | (1) |
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24.3.3.2 Geostatistical Computations |
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589 | (1) |
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589 | (2) |
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591 | (1) |
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591 | (4) |
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25 Application Theme 8 Historical Preservation and Anthropogenic Deposits |
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595 | (24) |
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595 | (1) |
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Case Study 25.1: Evaluating Geological and Anthropogenic Deposits at the Bryggen World Heritage Site, Bergen, Norway |
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596 | (5) |
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596 | (1) |
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25.1.2 Geological Setting |
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596 | (1) |
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25.1.3 Bryggen's Archeological Heritage |
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597 | (2) |
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25.1.4 The Geological Model |
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599 | (2) |
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601 | (1) |
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Case Study 25.2: Characterizing the Near-Surface Geology of Newcastle upon Tyne |
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601 | (6) |
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601 | (3) |
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25.2.2 Geology of the Study Area |
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604 | (1) |
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25.2.3 The 3-D Geological Model |
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604 | (1) |
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25.2.4 Hydrogeological Interpretation |
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604 | (2) |
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606 | (1) |
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607 | (1) |
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Case Study 25.3: Techniques and Issues Regarding the 3-D Mapping of Artificially Modified Ground |
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607 | (14) |
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607 | (1) |
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25.3.2 Deposit Modeling by Archeologists |
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607 | (1) |
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25.3.3 Classification of AMG |
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607 | (1) |
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25.3.4 Evaluating AMG in 2-D |
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608 | (2) |
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25.3.5 Evaluating AMG in 3-D |
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610 | (3) |
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25.3.6 Example of 3-D AMG Modeling |
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613 | (4) |
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617 | (2) |
Part V Future Possibilities and Challenges |
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619 | (16) |
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26 Anticipated Technological Advances |
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621 | (14) |
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621 | (1) |
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26.2 General Technological Trends |
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622 | (1) |
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26.3 Current Successes and Conundrums |
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623 | (1) |
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26.4 Three Technology Cases in Detail |
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624 | (5) |
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26.4.1 Using Game Engines to Simulate Rockfalls |
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624 | (2) |
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26.4.2 BGC Case Study - 3-D Visualization and Stakeholder Communication |
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626 | (1) |
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26.4.3 Using 3-D Geological Models to Enhance Decision-making and Stakeholder Communication |
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627 | (1) |
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26.4.4 Discussion of the Technology Cases |
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628 | (1) |
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26.5 Future Operational Considerations |
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629 | (2) |
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26.5.1 Holistic Decision-making |
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630 | (1) |
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26.5.2 Alberta Geological Survey Case Study - Application of 3-D Models |
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630 | (1) |
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26.6 Economic and Legal Issues |
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631 | (1) |
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632 | (1) |
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633 | (2) |
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