Interactive web mapping tools and custom subsurface cross-sections for interdisciplinary geologic investigation

Journal Article · Tue Dec 28 00:00:00 EST 2021 · Applied Computing and Geosciences

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acags.2021.100077· OSTI ID:1924520

Gardner Oldemeyer, Tessica Anne ^[1]; Russell, Glenn Paul ^[1]

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1. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Using Python-based geospatial analytics, open-source web mapping technologies, geophysical data models, and subsurface stratigraphy models from the Regional Geology Geologic Framework Model database assembled by Los Alamos National Laboratory, we developed a suite of web-based geologic investigation tools to identify and understand subsurface structures and geophysical properties concerning salt and shale formations within the contiguous United States. Coupled with a web map interface, these tools allow for the interactive visualization of various geologic data and demonstrate the ability to quickly generate custom subsurface cross-sections, borehole charts, and diagrams for azimuthal orientation data. These capabilities were developed for stakeholder and researcher use to facilitate informed decision making for spent nuclear waste disposition. However, these capabilities provide a flexible model for a variety of subsurface investigation needs, and we have demonstrated this flexibility by adapting these tools to meet visualization needs for various subsurface models within a web-based platform.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC07-05ID14517
• OSTI ID: 1924520
• Report Number(s): INL/JOU-22-67333-Rev000
• Journal Information: Applied Computing and Geosciences, Journal Name: Applied Computing and Geosciences Vol. 13; ISSN 2590-1974
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
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97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
Digital cross-sections
Geologic web mapping
Subsurface data models
Subsurface geologic modeling
Web-based geologic investigation
Web-based subsurface visualization