Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01400
Architecture and controls of sinuous submarine channels: analysis of 3-D seismic data, modern channel systems and experimental investigations
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor S Gupta, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor J Peakall, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
- Grant held at:
- University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Science Topics:
- Earth Resources
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Abstract:
- Sinuous submarine channel systems are important sedimentary components of continental margins and form significant oil reservoirs in the Deep Offshore. Their internal sedimentary archticture and the processes that govern this are very poorly understood, thus limiting their reservoir predictability. We propose an integrated study to analyse the gross-scale hydrodynamic and sedimentary processes of siinuous submarine channels in order to evaluate controls on intra-channel facies distribution. This will be achieved by controlled laboratory experiments, examination of modern systems, and analysis of high-resolution 3D seismic datasets utilising innovative 3D modelling and visualistaion technologies. We will then use these results to build generic facies models of intra-channel architecture, and to develop 3D modelling tools to enhace reservoir prediction.
- Period of Award:
- 1 May 2002 - 31 Jan 2005
- Value:
- £43,513 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01400
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ocean Margins LINK
This grant award has a total value of £43,513
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £27,316 | £3,633 | £12,565 |
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