Geothermal modeling of Jackson Hole, Teton County Wyoming: Final report

Technical Report · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6500286· OSTI ID:6500286

Heasler, H P

This study investigated the possibility of high-temperature-heat sources (greater than 300/sup 0/C) in the area of Jackson Hole, northwestern Wyoming. Analytical and finite-difference numerical models describing conductive and convective terrestrial heat transport were utilized in an attempt to define the thermal regime of this area. This report presents data which were used as constraints for the analytic and numerical thermal models. These data include a general discussion of geology of the area, thermal spring information, subsurface temperature information, and hydrology of the area. Model results are presented with a discussion of interpretations and implications for the existence of high-temperature heat sources in the Jackson Hole area.

• Research Organization: Wyoming Univ., Laramie (USA). Dept. of Geology and Geophysics
• DOE Contract Number: FG07-85ID12607
• OSTI ID: 6500286
• Report Number(s): DOE/ID/12607-T1; ON: DE87010181
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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