Non-Contact Geophysical Methods to Predict Near-Surface Seafloor Soil Properties
Abstract
The purpose of the research is to fundamentally understand how geophysical measurements can be used to predict near-surface seafloor soil properties accurately and reliably in near-shore and deeper water environments. The objectives of the study are to develop correlations relating geophysical properties to engineering properties of a variety of near-surface sediments through controlled laboratory and field trials. An analysis framework will be developed to extrapolate the results to other similar offshore soil conditions. Uncertainties in the correlations arising from the measurements themselves, the inversion model process, and soil variability, will also be studied.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 17, 2016
- Source ID
- W911NF1510540
Entities
People
- Mark Tufenkjian
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- California State University, Los Angeles
- Office of the Secretary of Defense