T69 Using 3-D Geological Models to Explore Geologic Processes, Assess Natural Resources and Hazards, and Meet Societal Needs

Sunday, 22 September 2024
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
304B

Presentations

• 1:40 PM
  THE VALUE OF 3D MODELS AND DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING AND FACILITATE STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION
  Kelsey MacCormack, Edmonton, AB
  403978 (Technical Sessions)
• 2:00 PM
  THE LOOP PROJECT: TOWARDS BETTER MANAGEMENT OF SUB-SURFACE RESOURCES
  Laurent Ailleres, Monash University, Monash University, VIC and Lachlan Grose, Monash University, Monash University, VIC and Mark W. Jessell, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia and Angela Rodrigues, Monash University, Monash University, VIC and Rabii Chaarani, Monash University, Monash University, VIC and Rabii Chaarani, Northern Territory Geological Survey, Darwin, NT
  400611 (Technical Sessions)
• 2:15 PM
  A 3D GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK MODEL OF THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS, USA: PROGRESS TOWARD A NATIONAL SCALE SUBSURFACE MODEL
  Leland Spangler, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Denver, CO
  401741 (Technical Sessions)
• 2:30 PM
  USING BLENDER FOR 3-D MODELING AND GEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ALONG THE EAST MONTEBELLO FAULT: INTEGRATING ADVANCED EXPLORATION TECHNIQUES INTO A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPREHENSIVE GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK
  Yannick Wirtz, Earth Consultants International, Santa Ana, CA and Eldon Gath, Earth Consultants International, Santa Ana, CA and Joe Roe, Verdantas, Irvine, CA
  404533 (Technical Sessions)
• 2:45 PM
  THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING OF THE DENVER BASIN: PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND LESSONS LEARNED
  Judd Goldberg, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO
  402090 (Technical Sessions)
• 3:00 PM
  INTEGRATING DRONE MODELING WITH TRADITIONAL FIELD MAPPING EXERCISES
  Trevor Van Dyke, Iowa State Universituy, Ames, IA and Jacqueline Reber, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  401466 (Technical Sessions)
• 3:25 PM
  FROM 3D GEOLOGY TO 3D GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE MAPS: PROGRESS AND REMAINING CHALLENGES
  Sarah Gelman, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO and Erick R. Burns, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Moffett Field, CA and Justin Birdwell, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO and Rand Gardner, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO and Jacob DeAngelo, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Moffett Field, CA
  402247 (Technical Sessions)
• 3:45 PM
  APPLICATIONS OF 3D MODELING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE EVALUATION, GREAT BASIN REGION, WESTERN USA: LESSONS LEARNED IN STRUCTURALLY COMPLEX VOLCANIC TERRANES
  James Faulds, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
  405649 (Technical Sessions)
• 4:00 PM
  A JOINT GAUSSIAN PROCESS MODEL OF GEOCHEMISTRY, GEOPHYSICS, AND TEMPERATURE FOR GROUNDWATER TDS IN THE SAN ARDO OIL FIELD, CALIFORNIA, USA
  Michael Stephens, Sacramento, CA and Will Chang, Berkeley, CA and David H. Shimabukuro, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA and Amanda Howery, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA and Theron Sowers, California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA and Jan Gillespie, San Diego, CA and Jan Gillespie, U.S. Geological Survey, San Diego, CA
  402278 (Technical Sessions)
• 4:15 PM
  USING 3-D GEOLOGIC MODELS TO DETERMINE AQUIFER EXTENTS AND THICKNESSES ACROSS NEW MEXICO
  Laila Sturgis, New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, Socorro, NM and Daniel Lavery, New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, Socorro, NM and Alyssa Baca, New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, Socorro, NM
  404837 (Technical Sessions)
• 4:30 PM
  A METHODOLOGY FOR BUILDING 3-D HYDROGEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK MODELS IN AREAS OF SPARSE DATA WITH A CASE STUDY IN NORTHWEST KENYA
  Wayne Belcher, U.S. Geological Survey, Boulder City, NV
  401191 (Technical Sessions)
• 4:45 PM
  THE CHALLENGE OF DEVELOPING A NUMERICAL FLOW MODEL OVER VARYING SPATIAL SCALES AND DATA DENSITY IN A STRUCTURALLY COMPLEX AREA WITH A VARYING GRID CELL DISCRETIZATION USING LEAPFROG WORKS AND GROUNDWATER VISTAS
  Emily Frisbee, Denver, CO and Brent Johnson, Denver, CO and Daniel Weber, Denver, CO
  404145 (Technical Sessions)